Breathe Easy Podcast

Join us as we explore the topic of Cultural Foods, its place in African American culture and its effects on your mental state. We’ll have a special guest, Jerome Oliver, @jjoomassive, with us as we dive into the seasonings of the soul.

Join us and share your views on Cancel Culture. We'll share our views - Is it good or is it bad? We'll talk through thought-provoking insights - who controls cancel culture? And so much more.  Cancel Culture is a modern form of ostracism in which someone is thrust out of social or professional circles – whether it be online, on social media, or in person.

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In this episode, we speak with a 20year veteran of the Baltimore Police Department, Detective Sgt Lamont Davis about the mental health effects of policing. We'll also explore the mental effects of policing on the black and brown communities. This is an episode of gained insights and new perspectives.

Did you know that every day, 22 veterans lose their battle to post-traumatic stress on American soil? That is 1 veteran every 65 minutes. Following the Memorial Day holiday, we are talking about Mental Health in the Military Community. Join us as we have this important conversation.

Now more than ever, taking steps to preserve your mental health is imperative. A lot is happening in the world, yet each of us can play a part in ensuring that we are mentally healthy and sound. One of the best ways to do this is by getting in regular exercise.

2020 was an unprecedented year that has created conditions that challenge our mental wellbeing. In this episode, we talk about those challenges and the ones right around the corner regarding returning to the office.

Have you ever had to qualify your blackness? Having to justify how black you are? How did that make you feel? These questions and more is what we uncover in our live episode of the Breathe Easy Podcast. We uncovered how one might be secure in their identity regardless if they fit the stereotype or not.

Money, Power, and Respect are three elements that have an effect on the male ego. In this episode, Cal, Chris, and Ralph run the gambit on this topic which ranged from the traditional definition of masculinity, which element reigns supreme, and how all of this affects a man’s mental health. This candid and raw conversation is had by all. Listen today!

Code-switching is a term that involves adjusting one's style of speech, appearance, behavior, and expression. In this episode, the Breathe Easy Crew talk about their experiences with code-switching in the workplace and as persons from the U.S. Virgin Islands. When you listen to this episode you’ll hear personal accounts of code-switching to fit in, its challenges, and how it can be used for your personal gain. Share your experience with us about code-switching on YouTube!

Social media has become a dominant force in modern society, influencing just about every aspect of our lives from news, to influences of our worldview, to the way we view ourselves in relation to others. This tool is as fascinating as it has the ability to be devastating to our psyche. In this episode, Chis, Cal and Ralph explore the Social Media Effect and how to overcome it.