• Train Up The Child, Helicopter Moms, and The Drive to Choose Better
    Oct 25 2021

    Episode 8 is dedicated to:
    Pam Haskins
    Doris and Larry Sperling
    Mama and Poppa Bowman

    Disclaimer:
    We are not licensed therapists. If you need help as an offspring or parent please consult the professional help of a therapist, counselor, psychologist, psychiatrist, or perhaps all of the above. The purpose of this show is to enlighten, educate, and entertain, please do not take it purely as professional advice. Besides Soul Food tastes better with a "grain of salt."

    In this episode, Joy discusses the importance of holding young men and their mother's accountable. Eddy explores ways his son and mother have helped to train him for life. Plus, our hosts discuss the bonus family that helped to shape their lives as well. From Helicopter Moms to couch-surfing Twenty-Somethings, this episode explores many topics related to the hardships, lessons, and happiness derived from the hardest job on the planet -- Parent.

    Music:

    Special thanks to the artists who contribute to Motion Array.

    Meeting at Sunrise by Pressmaster 

    Steps by Lance Conrad

    My Saxy Valentine by FrozenjaZz

    Gracefully Dancing Light by audiomechanica

    If you are reading this and you are a musician and would like to see your name ^ here. Find us on LinkedIn @ EnJoyment + Eddy-fication.

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    31 mins
  • A Short Discourse on Accountability for the Modern Human Person
    Oct 18 2021

    Joy + Eddy take an interesting approach to explaining what prohibits a person from being accountable. Eddy explains how shame and being too trusting can lead to dead ends. Joy expresses how pride has been the very thing that has held her back for full accountability.

    Everybody Get Up. BMI. Ilan Pustopetski.
    Stylish People by DPmusic
    Coffee Beans by MemoryProd
    Warm Days by BioFunky Music
    Something I Have by BioFunky Music

    Paraphrase of the quote from Tyrone and Camille Taylor's book Train Up a Child
    "Never ask for the advice of anyone whose life you wouldn't want."

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    Head to:

    https://www.patreon.com/joyandeddy

    EnJoy the Moment. EnJoy the Day!

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    20 mins
  • The Company You Keep
    Oct 11 2021

    Who are the five to eight people you hang out with the most?
    How would you describe them?
    What do they say about you?
    How does the way you end a relationship affect you and the people you severe ties with?

    Episode Six explores these questions and tries to figure out what your relationships do to you, and what do you do to your relationships.

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    33 mins
  • The Package at the Door
    Oct 4 2021

    When life gives you the gift of a relationship are you mature enough to handle with care? Or do you mishandle the love and cause it to be damaged beyond repair? What if you feel you are too damaged to deserve love? As with these show notes this episodes poses more questions than offers answers. Hopefully, it's still Soul Food for Thought.

    Domestic Abuse:
    thehotline.org
    Domestic/Dating Abuse Services - Women's Resource Center ...
    https://www.wrcnm.org › Services/Programs
    WRCNM offers domestic abuse services with staff that has experience and training to assist survivors. Contact us 24/7 at 
    800-275-1995.

    Music from Thomas Phillips tomdabomb2u on SoundCloud
    Check him out!

    Thank you to our Patreon Patrons. You are amazing!

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    43 mins
  • The Black Cotton Cave of Comfort: A Safe Space Initiative For Black Men
    Sep 27 2021

    Joy grills Eddy on what he needs to feel safe in the world as a Black man. Eddy probes Joys for the secrets to delivering sanctuary and friendship. This episode features the Three Stooges, Aaron Neville, and Joy's prerequisites for creating a safe space in a relationship.

    DISCLAIMER: We are not licensed therapists. This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. If you do need help don't hesitate to reach out to a professional. There are tons of resources for you online or even mental health apps such as:

      • Talkspace 
      • · Calmerry 
      • · BetterHelp 
      • · ReGain Counseling 
      • · MDLive Counseling 
      • · Pride Counseling 

    (As of the writing of these notes we are not affiliated with the resources listed above. They are included here for your consideration and should be scrutinized to your satisfaction)


    Music Featured in this Podcast:
    Niv Yosef Ben Eli

    Artist Original Music

    Out of the Cycle


    Shades of Gray

    Geronic

    Motion Array License


    BMI

    Ilan Pustopetski

    Artist Original Music

    Counting The Money


    LoFi Day Dreaming

    Chapeltron

    Motion Array License


    Saturday Morning

    Raspberry music

    As of the writing of these notes Aaron Neville is 79 with a greenhouse in New York. We imagine its his Safe Space.

    Thank you so very much to all of our Patreon Supporters.

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    38 mins
  • Triggered By Triggers
    Sep 20 2021

    Our fearless warriors of awareness, humor, and keeping it real address one of their mightiest foes: emotional triggers. In this episode Joy + Eddy discuss their experience with triggers, and how their weak spots lead to being affected negatively. Will our heroes succumb to unhealthy reactions caused the vicissitudes of life? Or will they find the strength, and humor, to overcome and maybe even escape with a helpful dose of inspiration? There's only one way to find out! 

    Disclaimer: The hosts of this show are not licensed therapists. Please, if you are struggling with your emotions and the hardships of life...

    ...seek professional help!

    For those in Michigan:
    Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority
    24 Hour Crisis Line
    (800) 241-4949

    National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
    (800) 273-8255


    Music:
    Beat 27 by Uncle Andre aka Classick
    Beat 44 by Uncle Andre aka Classick
    LoFi Boom Bap Workout by Frequently Asked Music
    Harlem Rain by Andy Warner 

    Big thanks to our listeners for suggesting a few means of audibly indicating "air quotes" in the podcast. Thanks KW and AP!

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    28 mins
  • Atonement, Abandonment, and The Unhealed Places of Doom
    Sep 13 2021

    Disclaimer: The hosts of this podcast are not licensed therapists. If you are dealing with issues surrounding these and other topics please seek out professional help. This podcast is for entertainment, and educational purposes only.

    For those in Michigan:
    Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority
    24 Hour Crisis Line
    (800) 241-4949

    National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
    (800) 273-8255

    When Sly Calls (Don't Touch That Phone)
    Michael Franks

    Joy explains how her separation from Eddy for ten years lead to feelings of abandonment. Together, the friends discuss the mechanics and make up of atonement and how their atonement is so successful via the podcast.

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    24 mins
  • Reunited
    Sep 6 2021

    Disclaimer:
    The hosts/writers of this show are not therapists. This show was created for educational and entertainment purposes only. If you require professional help please reach out to:

    National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
    800-273-8255

    Original Music: 
    Uncle Andre aka Classick aka Andre Bowman

    Special Thanks to Our Patreon Patrons:
    Kaiya W.
    Greg D.
    Arb Bee
    Linda S.

    Remember you too can support us on Patreon:

    www.patreon.com/joyandeddy

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    36 mins