IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed

It’s been a while since Jay had an intimate conversation with her Jay Birds! So, in Ep. 37: “How Are You Really Feeling?” - your favorite Caribbean podcaster chops it up solo...from her closet! April was solely focused on COVID19 and its effects and Jay closes off the month on a lighter note by exploring her feelings, giving an immigration update, and sharing her “7 Fun Things To Do While On Lockdown.” Check out this light-hearted episode, as Jay Blessed delivers this Caribbean-infused podcast, in a way only she can!

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LINKS:

• Dear Sophie: How will President Trump’s order ‘suspending immigration’ affect me?
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This is a Jay Blessed Media LLC. Production.

Frantz Metellus passed the NY State Bar, started his own law firm & Rustik Tavern, and was living his best life...until his work with one client changed his life! During the Subprime Mortgage Crisis, Frantz was arrested by the FBI as part of a mortgage fraud scheme. Not one to be defined by his mistakes, this proud Haitian-American father reminds the Jay Birds that, "it ain't about your fall, its all about your get up!” Listen to this riveting account of Frantz’s journey on Ep. 40: “I Am More Than My Mistakes.”

Support Rustik Tavern and their staff during these COVID19 times by ordering online HERE.

References:

[VIDEO] An Intimate Discussion on Mental Health In The Caribbean

Ep. 14: “I Am More Than My Mistake.” (with Alicia Ifill)

Ep. 31: “Vibing With Brooklyn Borough President – Hon. Eric Adams”

Ever made a mistake you thought you’d never recover from? Use the official hashtag #HEADwithJB to share your thoughts on social media.

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DISCLAIMER: Ep. 35 “A Pandemic Survival Story” contains sensitive subject matter. With over 10,000 deaths and counting in New York due to COVID19, an executive at a major Brooklyn hospital shares his first-hand experience with the dreaded virus. Khari Edwards, VP of External Affairs at Brookdale Hospital Medical Center, joins Jay on Ep. 35 to discuss the realities of what’s happening in New York and to share how he looked his own mortality in the face, as he fought not being a death statistic.

Ep. 35 “A Pandemic Survival Story with Khari Edwards”

Lockdown is beginning to take a mental hold as the constant sounds of sirens become the daily soundtrack of New York City. On Ep. 35 “A Pandemic Survival Story,” Jay shares current Covid19 data and information before she is joined by the first VP of color at Brookdale Hospital Medical Center. Khari Edwards’ perspective from the administrative level at one of the hardest-hit hospitals is invaluable. However, his personal battle with coronavirus gives us an inside view on what COVID19 does to the body, mind, spirit and even relationships. Listen and share this emotionally raw episode, as we also acknowledge the mental health effects of this pandemic and honor those who have died a lonely death – those whose bodies still lay in trailers outside of hospitals. Edwards delivers a deeply heartfelt address to those grieving, that will surely remind you to be grateful for your gift of life.

Check out Jay Blessed’s panel “An Intimate Discussion of Mental Health In The Caribbean Community” from the recently concluded virtual SocaMom Summit, HERE.

Have you lost a loved one due to the novel coronavirus? Use the official hashtag #HEADwithJB to share your thoughts on social media.

“What’s Playing In Jay’s Head: Rise Up by Andra Day.

RESOURCES:

• Testing for COVID-19
• Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA)
• CNN: Inside a Brooklyn hospital that is overwhelmed with Covid-19 patients and deaths
• NBC: Dr. Fauci: We Have to ‘Focus on Getting Resources’ to Vulnerable African-American Communities
• The Caribbean Immigrant Victims Of Covid-19

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Millions of people are trying to make sense of their new reality caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Restricted movement, quarantine, and social distancing are causing many to experience anxiety, sadness, frustration, anger, isolation, depression and grief. In Ep. 34, Seneca Williams, LMHC, joins Jay Blessed in a discussion on how we can grieve our old normal while taking control of our mental health during these unprecedented and uncertain times.

Ep. 34: "Managing Your Mental Health During A Pandemic" with Seneca Williams, LMHC

Hailing from St. Vincent, Seneca Williams, LMHC, shares her life's story, as she walks us down the path that led her to become a licensed mental health counselor and professional coach. In Ep. 34: "Managing Your Mental Health During A Pandemic,” Seneca delivers helpful tips to surviving this pandemic.

She covers:

• Growing Up In A Seemingly Perfect Yet Toxic Home.
• Walking Away From An Accident That Should’ve Killed Her.
• Therapy In The Caribbean Community.
• Identifying Anxiety Signs and Symptoms.
• 5 Tips To Managing Your Mental Health During A Pandemic.
• Plea To Those Presently In A Very Dark Place.

Seneca Williams is available for online therapy in Florida, New York, and New Jersey. For more information visit www.senecawilliams.com.

THE SOCAMOM® SUMMIT: On April 10th and 11th, The SocaMom® Summit will virtually engage and empower Caribbean people across the diaspora, with online panels and discussions from some of the Caribbean’s leading voices and creative minds. Learn more and register for FREE — HERE!

Need someone to talk to while you cope through these tough times? Check out these resources:

NY's COVID-19 Mental Health Hotline. For FREE emotional support, consultation, and referral to a provider, call 1-844-863-9314

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) COVID-19 Information & Resources HERE.

Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Free 24/7 assistance via 1-800-273-8255 or online at https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

NYC Well is providing FREE digital mental health resources for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic HERE. Or call 1-888-NYC-WELL (1-888-692-9355) or Text WELL to 65173.

Contact your personal health insurance providers for referrals and guidelines on online therapy.

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Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com – “A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective.”

This is a Jay Blessed Media LLC. Production.

June is Caribbean American Heritage Month and "IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed" kicks off a special series focused on extraordinary individuals of Caribbean heritage, who are making valuable contributions to American society. Up first is Dr. Aletha Maybank, first ever Chief Equity Officer and VP at the American Medical Association. Dr. Maybank talks about her Antiguan background; being a black physician in American; dives deeply into COVID-19's impact on our minds and our children; and breaks down her fight towards dismantling systemic biases and providing health equity. Get into Ep. 41: "A Discussion on Health Equity."

RESOURCES:

• Dr. Maybank Q&A with Oprah on COVID-19 impact on minorities (4/15)
• AMA Announces New COVID-19 Health Equity Resources
• The Coronavirus Was an Emergency Until Trump Found Out Who Was Dying
• The Pandemic’s Missing Data- NYT Op-Ed by Dr. Maybank
• Top physician orgs urge COVID-19 mortality by race, ethnicity (4/8)
• States tracking COVID-19 race and ethnicity data (updated 5/22)
• Why racial and ethnic data on COVID-19’s impact is badly needed (by Dr. Maybank – 4/8)

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Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook.

Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com – “A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective.”

This is a Jay Blessed Media LLC. Production.