SoundBalming with Dr. LaMarr Darnell Shields

Dr. LaMarr Darnell Shields
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SoundBalming with Dr. LaMarr Darnell Shields

About SoundBalming with LaMarr D. Shields: Inviting you into his basement Balm shelter once weekly for emergency relief from the rays of negative reinforcement bombarding us throughout our daily living experiences, LaMarr D. Shields drops balms made up of inspiration, information, uplift, and edutainment on shelter dwellers in the form of amazing stories about innovative individuals--artists, activists, social entrepreneurs, social impact practitioners, educators, soldiers of our civic systems, everyday people/courageous everyday doers--committed to creating positive progressive social change in our world today, often doing so via unique, unusual, and surprisingly unexpected methods and approaches.Hosted by the Baltimore based and Chi-town south side raised, Dr. LaMarr Darnell Shields, SoundBalming brings its listeners social change ideas through audio lectures, audio interviews and roundtable discussions. With the intention to help you rise and thrive, Dr. Shields chronicles the journeys of his special guests creating their own paths, enlightening and illuminating the way forward for you on your own special road to restoration, healing, progressive change and positive action.

  1. Promoting mental health through storytelling with LaMonika Video

    05/30/2023

    Promoting mental health through storytelling with LaMonika Video

    In this episode, Dr. LaMarr D. Shields is joined by LaMonika Hill, the author of Liv & Gabby. LaMonika shares her personal challenges with mental illness and decided to write a book entitled Liv and Gabby: Brighter Days Ahead to help children understand the effects and causes of mental illness, and to learn the importance of being supportive and never losing sight of brighter days, no matter how dark things may seem.LaMonika's advocacy work is centered on increasing awareness to end...

    52 min
  2. Rediscover the Joy of Play with Drew Vernon

    05/17/2023

    Rediscover the Joy of Play with Drew Vernon

    Research shows that there is real power in play. Through play, children develop the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical skills they need to thrive both now and into their futures. In this episode, Dr. Shields is joined by Drew Vernon, Founder, and CEO of tonies. Drew Vernon is the marketing director for tonies, a dad, podcaster, and childhood advocate, who understands that their is purpose in play.The Toniebox is an imagination-building, screen-free digital listening experience th...

    41 min
  3. Living In The Present with Yoga Instructor Kim Tang

    04/24/2023

    Living In The Present with Yoga Instructor Kim Tang

    What’s the value of living in the present?This is the question Dr. Shields posed to Kim Tang, an internationally recognized yoga instructor and breathwork facilitator. In this episode, Kim shares strategies to eliminate distracting and staying present.www.kimtangyoga.com Support the show

    43 min
  4. How To Be A More Intentional Leader with Karan Ferrell- Rhodes

    04/17/2023

    How To Be A More Intentional Leader with Karan Ferrell- Rhodes

    On this episode of SoundBalming, Intentional Leader Karan Ferrell- Rhodes explains that leadership is a verb. Not unlike a high-performing athlete that mitigates injury and reaches performance goals by being intentional in every move they make, if we lead our teams with intentionality we can achieve better and more predictable outcomes. Karan Rhodes is a leadership speaker who shares how to grow from being a high potential leader to one who “leads at the top of their game” .www.sh...

    43 min
  5. Social Media and Your Mental Health with Dr. Margaret Cochran

    03/15/2023

    Social Media and Your Mental Health with Dr. Margaret Cochran

    In this episode, we discuss the social media platforms like Instagram, which made headlines last year for suppressing likes to curb the comparisons and hurt feelings associated with attaching popularity to sharing content. But do these efforts combat mental health issues, or are they simply applying a band-aid to a wound? We discuss the excessive use of Social Media with Dr. Margaret Cochran and how it fuels feelings of addiction, anxiety, depression, isolation, and FOMO.Dr. C is a...

    44 min
  6. How I Beat the Odds with Dr. Salvatore Forcina, M.D.

    02/20/2023

    How I Beat the Odds with Dr. Salvatore Forcina, M.D.

    Born in Italy during World War II, Salvatore Forcina was a young boy who survived all odds by living through his young childhood without any real or proper shelter. Like many Italians during this time, a month after turning eight years old his parents followed this migration to Argentina, a developing country at the time rich with natural resources and hope for a more stable life. Sent away to live with Redemptorist priests for seven long years as the only available option to study, this youn...

    37 min
  7. The Intersection of Art and Activism with GaKnew Roxwel

    02/14/2023

    The Intersection of Art and Activism with GaKnew Roxwel

    Communicating new perspectives, questioning the status quo, speaking out about beliefs, and inspiring others to take action—art and activism often share some of the same underlying motivations. This interview looks at the art and activism of Hip-Hop Artist and Social Worker, GaKnew Roxwell, across time and cultures to examine how art can activate ideas for both the maker and the audience, and asks you to think critically about different approaches to activism and how you can ...

    55 min
  8. Overcoming Generational Trauma in the Latinx Community with Priscilla Maria

    01/23/2023

    Overcoming Generational Trauma in the Latinx Community with Priscilla Maria

    The conversation about first-generation trauma is emerging in the Latino community, specifically in social media spaces focused on improving mental health. For this reason, Priscilla Maria joins Dr. LaMarr D. Shields to discuss generational (or intergenerational) trauma, which differs from first-generation trauma because it is passed down through generations.She offers listeners compassion, empathy, and patience because she is a trauma survivor. She knows how challenging it is to r...

    46 min
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About SoundBalming with LaMarr D. Shields: Inviting you into his basement Balm shelter once weekly for emergency relief from the rays of negative reinforcement bombarding us throughout our daily living experiences, LaMarr D. Shields drops balms made up of inspiration, information, uplift, and edutainment on shelter dwellers in the form of amazing stories about innovative individuals--artists, activists, social entrepreneurs, social impact practitioners, educators, soldiers of our civic systems, everyday people/courageous everyday doers--committed to creating positive progressive social change in our world today, often doing so via unique, unusual, and surprisingly unexpected methods and approaches.Hosted by the Baltimore based and Chi-town south side raised, Dr. LaMarr Darnell Shields, SoundBalming brings its listeners social change ideas through audio lectures, audio interviews and roundtable discussions. With the intention to help you rise and thrive, Dr. Shields chronicles the journeys of his special guests creating their own paths, enlightening and illuminating the way forward for you on your own special road to restoration, healing, progressive change and positive action.

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