Get Happy With J Podcast

Turn on any news show and you are likely to hear the political debate about healthcare. Sadly, what is usually missing is the actual personal perspective of individuals for whom healthcare is not merely a talking point, but a crisis. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has been under constant attack since it was signed into law by President Barack Obama in 2009. The health of millions of Americans has been used as a political punching bag. In this podcast episode, you will get to hear the story of a woman who was stricken with an illness and had a long journey to getting the care she needed and the continued care to maintain her health. Listen and be sure to know in the upcoming election in 2020 where all the candidates stand where it comes to healthcare. Your life could depend on it. No one plans to be sick, but when it happens we all deserve to have access to quality medical care. https://www.facebook.com/gethappywithj/ https://gethappywithj.com/

Guest Karen Wilson This week's podcast episode is a mash-up of several hot topics. Take a listen and share your thoughts. We discuss the tragic mass shooting in New Zealand and the rise of white nationalism. We also delve into the Leaving Neverland documentary, the Jussie Smollett scandal and more. Thanks for listening!

In this podcast episode my guest, Jeanne Anders, and I review the HBO documentary Leaving Neverland and the Oprah Winfrey hosted show, After Neverland. It's a no holds barred discussion of the documentary with further commentary about child sexual abuse and pedophilia. Listen and join the conversation by sending a comment to the Get Happy With J Facebook page or the website. If you or someone you know needs help or more information about sexual abuse visit the website listed below. https://www.rainn.org/ https://gethappywithj.com/ https://www.facebook.com/gethappywithj/

This episode is a quickie! Jittaun shares podcast updates and answers a few listener questions ranging from politics to pop culture. https://www.facebook.com/gethappywithj https://gethappywithj.com/

The 2018 midterm elections saw an unprecedented wave of female winners. This is a phenomenon that not only saw big wins in Congress, but in local elections all over the country. Our guest for this podcast episode is Dr. Rita Ali, who is currently running for City Council at Large in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Ali discusses her reasons for running and her political platform. It was a pleasure chatting with this amazing and accomplished woman. Her local primary election is this Tuesday, so if you are in the Peoria area please remember to vote. We would never tell you who to vote for, only to implore you to exercise your right to vote. Send a comment to us at our Facebook page or on the website. As always, thank you for listening! https://www.facebook.com/gethappywithj/ https://gethappywithj.com/

Karen Wilson returns for a chat covering current topics. In this episode we discuss the Grammy Awards, the Colin Kaepernick settlement and more. Whether you agree or disagree with the opinions expressed, we would love to hear from you. Drop us a line at our Facebook page or on the website http://www.gethappywithj.com.

My guest in this podcast episode is 27 year old Richie Crowley. At his young age he has already discovered what it takes to have balance, mindfulness and success. When I think about who I was at his age, I am in awe. I was a newlywed without a clue as to what my purpose was in life. We can all learn something from this inspirational millennial. I wish I had had his awareness and drive at that age, but it is never too late to get it together and follow your dreams. For any of us who are worried about the future in the hands of stereotypical millennials, don't fret. Young people like Richie are forward thinking, kind and thoughtful. With millennials like him, we are in good hands. Check out our episode now and the links below to keep up with Richie. Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Medium Wild But Well

When you think of segregation, the Civil Right's movement probably comes to mind. A time when African-Americans fought and even died for the right to go to schools of their choice, the right to vote and fairness in housing. So, fast forward several decades later and the stark reality hits that too many communities in America today are segregated; some even more than prior to the Civil Right's Movement. A new study has looked at segregation in Illinois, and found that Peoria, Illinois is ranked #1 for the most racially segregated schools and #6 for most racially segregated housing in the country. Since this happens to be the community where I reside, I had to address the issue in this week's podcast. I was blessed to grow up in a multi-cultural community where I made life-long friends with people of all races and socio-economic backgrounds. Those experiences enriched my life in many ways. It is sad to imagine not having that privilege, yet that is exactly the case right under my nose. Pastor Quinton Brown and Karen Wilson join me in the conversation.

In this podcast episode we speak with Dr. Maryann Akers. She imparts knowledge to help us understand sexual abuse victims and why they sometimes stay with abusers. We also explore the mindset of the offender and discuss whether or not they can change. We must continue the important discussion about sexual predators to be able to support victims and recognize the warning signs to prevent more girls and women from being victimized in the future. The problem is way beyond R Kelly, as we have offenders in our neighborhoods, schools and even churches. Let's keep the conversation going. Take a listen and join the conversation by adding a comment to our Facebook page or on the website. https://gethappywithj.com/ https://www.facebook.com/gethappywithj/?ref=bookmarks

It's been a week now since the Surviving R Kelly docu-series shocked and disgusted the nation on the Lifetime network. The #MuteRKelly movement has picked up significant steam and there have been more conversations about sexual predators. However, the black community is still divided on how we move forward. As crazy as it seems, there are still countless R Kelly fans who refuse to stop supporting him. His digital music sales have spiked tremendously and the embattled singer was videotaped out at a Chicago nightclub shamelessly celebrated his 52nd birthday surrounded by fans as he crooned to them. Adding to the confusion are the revelations that at least two of the commentators in the documentary have also been accused of either sexual assault or inappropriate behavior, and even the producer of the documentary has been accused of misbehavior. The alleged victims have also come under scrutiny. R Kelly has denied all allegations and has even gone as far as to "out" his accusers on a website he has had created for that purpose. Although there may be some discrepancies in the stories of some of the alleged victims and some contributors of the docu-series, I believe it is safe to say that everyone was not lying. As of today there are prosecutors in several cities across the country who are looking to potentially come after R Kelly legally. It is uncertain how successful they will be, but in this time of the #MeToo movement, Kelly should not be sleeping well at night. He need not look any further than Bill Cosby to know that justice can be slow, but it has a tendency to catch up to you. As for the rest of us, we need to examine where we stand. It is my personal opinion is that we can't justify the continual support of this individual. If we support him then we are complicit, period.