Today’s episode is one that carries weight, courage, and truth. We’re talking about surviving abuse — the realities people face behind closed doors, and the strength it takes not only to endure it, but to speak about it, heal from it, and reclaim your life.

This conversation isn’t about graphic details or shock value. It’s about understanding. It’s about breaking silence. And it’s about honoring the resilience of survivors who’ve had to navigate manipulation, fear, and pain that no one should ever have to experience.

Whether you’re a survivor yourself, you’re supporting someone you care about, or you simply want to learn, this space is here to offer insight, validation, and resources. You are not alone, and your story — whatever it looks like — matters.

Now, let’s begin this important conversation — with our guest, Ms. Tamika Powell, a survivor who has committed her life story to help others who face similar challenges.

Before we begin, a gentle note: this episode may be emotionally difficult for some listeners. Please take care of yourself, pause when you need to, and reach out to a trusted friend, support hotline, or a professional if anything we discuss brings up heavy feelings.

We’re talking relationship red flags.
From the subtle signs that something’s off, to the glaring warnings we somehow convince ourselves to overlook, red flags can show up in the healthiest-looking relationships. So how do we recognize them before we’re in too deep? And more importantly — what should we actually do when we spot one?

So get comfortable, take a deep breath… and let’s talk about the red flags we can’t afford to ignore.

Join Podcast Host, Eddie G. Hall, Jr. for a new season of conversation including hot topics from today's news headlines.

Topics for this episode include:

The Bible in the Classroom

Fires in Los Angeles

Prison Reform in Florida

Guests for this episode include Angie the Attorney, and Vanessa Williams, Therapist and Prison Reform Activist. Stay to the end of the show for our always popular WTF segment - We Talkin' about Turkey... or are we?

Let’s talk about relationships. What makes a relationship healthy vs an unhealthy one? Join podcast host, Eddie G. Hall, Jr. and special guest Ms. Tracy Hudson, LMHC as they discuss the topic “Restoring Relationships.” This conversation will help you look at different relationships in your life- family, friendships, marriage, partnerships and how to look for the indicators of relationship health. Also in this episode’s WTF segment, we react to a marriage proposal that went viral.

The Urban Therapist Podcast Team continues the interview with Dr. Stella Arduser, Principal. Education reform and the challenges that schools have never seen before in our school systems, a lack of qualified teachers. School districts are reporting difficulty hiring new teachers, and the teachers who are employed are dissatisfied and often ready to quit. Join host Eddie G. Hall, Jr. as we examine how we can forge a new direction to benefit our students.

As students return to schools this fall, they face challenges that we have never seen before in our school systems, a lack of qualified teachers. In fact, 86% of school districts reported difficulty hiring new teachers. In addition to those challenges, the teachers who are employed are dissatisfied and often ready to quit. Join host Eddie G. Hall, Jr. as he leads an entertaining, yet informative interview with Dr. Stella Arduser, elementary school principal. Together they explore the challenges that schools are facing and how we can forge a new direction to benefit our students.

Let’s talk about medication.  Often times depression and ADHD is treated with medication, but what is the effectiveness of this method of treatment.  Is there a better way?   Join podcast host, Eddie G. Hall, Jr. as he presents “Mental Health Mine-fields,” which is a look at how the industry could possibly be overmedicating patients being treated for Mental Health. Today's Episode features Dr. Melissa Waybrant-Ennis, APRN, DNP, PMHNP-BC with expert commentary on the topic.

Also in this episode’s WTF segment, we react to the viral phenomenon created from the Barbie Movie.  If you haven’t heard about the Barbie Foot Challenge, tune in to be educated.  

On any given night in the United States, over half a million experience homelessness.  For a country that is experiencing record wealth, that wealth is sharply contrasted by the faces of homelessness.  Join podcast host, Eddie G. Hall, Jr. as he presents “The Different Faces of Homelessness”  a look at a rising new demographic in the homeless population - homeless youth.   This episode features guest, Jaime Bryant Williams, Director of Social Shelter Services of City Rescue Mission Jacksonville.

Also in this episode’s WTF segment, we react to the viral phenomenon simply known as “Heaven’s Receptionist.” A woman with a beautiful spirit who is using the internet and it’s social platforms for good as she greets people at the pearly gates.  You don’t want to miss this one.