[EPISODE WARNING: This episode contains descriptions of drug use and may contain references to specific drugs. If you or someone you know if struggling with addiction, please seek professional help. Listener discretion is advised.]

Mr. James Boyd doesn’t shy away from his after. He’s grateful, thankful, and makes sure that he gives credit to his creator, God for his after. Enjoy this incredible story of the after, the overcoming as Mr. Boyd shares how he overcame his use of heroin and a life that could have turned out so differently. We celebrate with him and share this story to encourage others that there can be an after. 

Enjoy, Mr. James Boyd in Part II of Before and After. 

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Before and After 

[EPISODE WARNING: This episode contains descriptions of drug use and may contain references to specific drugs. If you or someone you know if struggling with addiction, please seek professional help. Listener discretion is advised.]

Mr. James Boyd shares in very vivid detail the accounts that led him to addiction and recovery. In Part I, the Before, Mr. Boyd explains how he became addicted and how his addiction led him to some very difficult places in life. His story is inspiring and gives hope to anyone who is struggling to find their way out. Listen and share this podcast with someone you love. Recovery is possible! Healing is possible. After is possible! 

Enjoy, Mr.  Boyd in Part I of Before and After. 

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Monique believes that none of her journey was done alone. There are so many who have helped her along the way and she is more than grateful. In part 2 of our conversation Monique shares some of her musical inspirations and the core of her belief system. Monique believes we should all intentionally “Breathe” as we heal with music. She wants us to all exhale and live a full and vibrant life. 

We are all destined for greatness if we take the time to be free and to breathe. Enjoy Monique’s message of fearlessness, life, letting go, and being your personal best. You can only be your best when you show up as your authentic self. Monique will keep making beautiful music and changing the world with her music. Enjoy Monique’s inspirational message of love, hope, healing, and life! Be intentional about living happy. Breathe!

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"Music has healed me." Monique Brooks Roberts gives us a soul stirring intimate view into her life and her journey. She speaks deeply about the impact of fear in her life. She makes sure that we all know how important is is to "do it afraid." 

Monique shares how religious fear nearly crippled her and how she overcame it every step of the way. Moving from "Am I good enough? Am I saved enough? What will people say? to the point of allowing her own music to hear her and others. Be Free! Be Healed! Be Free! 

Enjoy this deeply moving and loving conversation with the one and only, Monique Brooks Roberts. If you have ever needed to be healed, you don't want to miss this one. If you've ever wanted to hear how someone learned to live as their "authentic self" you don't want to miss this one. Share this story with others who need and or want to be healed. Monique's journey can be used as a roadmap for healing. Enjoy! 

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Dr. Angel Jackson shares her journey from education to healing. Enjoy this conversation as she walks us through some intimates parts of her life and her story. 

Dr. Jackson wants everyone to heal, to do the work. Listen in and come share your journey with drLoni. 

Celes always knew he was different and takes us on his very personal journey. He dispels some myths about transitioning, sexual identity, what it means to transition, and about some of his personal fears. 

Advocacy is the best gift that Celes and those who live in his shoes can ask for. Enjoy this conversation with Celes and drLoni as we explore so many pieces of his incredible life. 

Music: 

All Love (Epidemic Sounds)

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As a young child Celes knew he was different. When he began to experience social policing, "boys don't do this and girls don't do that" he understood that there was a life out there that he was destined to live. 

With the love and support of his family, Celes transition from his former life to one of freedom and self acceptance. He explains his journey of transitioning and makes it clear that everyone owns their individual story. Enjoy this beautiful conversation with Celes and drLoni. 

[EPISODE WARNING: This episode contains descriptions of childhood sexual trauma, domestic violence and other abuse listener discretion is advised]

In this episode Cherie shares with us her journey out of domestic violence. And although she doesn’t feel like she is a survivor, her escape from the trauma of childhood abuses and domestic violence cannot be understated. drLoni calls her, a survivor!

Enjoy Cherie’s journey and her desire to help other women and men get free from violence and to help set them on a path to new freedoms from everything from food to public opinion. Cherie doesn’t hold back and urges all of us to get free! 

Music: 

All Love (Epidemic Sounds)

Echelon - Brendon (Epidemic Sounds)

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