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Local Matters PodcastWhat's Right with America with Hon. Paul JohnsonPaul Johnson, former Mayor of Phoenix, AZ, is also an author and host of The Optimistic American Podcast, discusses his background in politics and his experiences as a young elected official. He explores the political landscape of Arizona, and why he is optimistic about our country's future. Paul shared insights about the value of listening and avoiding labels in political discourse, the council-manager form of government, how the provision of services should come first, and the benefits of non-partisan elections. They also touch on the lack of decorum in public spaces and the degree to which we have become tribal...2025-07-2344 min
Black Women’s Wellness: Inspiring Mental, Physical, and Social Health – Seasonal Sister PodcastDance, Discipline, and Discovery: Camille Johnson’s Wellness JourneyIn this inspiring conversation, Janice sits down with Camille Johnson, a powerhouse entrepreneur, dancer, and wellness advocate based in Detroit, Michigan. As the founder of Motor City Dance Factory and a proud HBCU alumna, Camille shares her dynamic journey of using movement, mentorship, and mindset to redefine what wellness looks like—especially for women over 40.From performing at the Super Bowl to hosting healing new moon gatherings, Camille's story is a testament to the power of community, intention, and cultural connection. This episode is filled with real talk, rhythmic wisdom, and reminders that it’s never too late...2025-07-2340 min
Film Festival RadioBest-Selling author Varian Johnson Chats New Book - "Little Big Man"Award-winning best-selling author Varian Johnson has written several novels for children and young adults. His brand-new book, Little Big Man, is a beautifully illustrated by NY Times bestselling illustrator Reggie Brown. The book highlights the fun journey of a young child building his confidence as he steps up into the big kid role, specifically as the little big man of the house. An excellent book for kids for summer reading!
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2025-07-1127 min
Stroke Sisters: Stories of Strength and ResilienceReclaim Your Life: Janice Johnson's Triumph Over StrokeJanice Johnson, a retired tech industry pioneer and Black woman, shares her incredible story of resilience after surviving a bilateral stroke during the COVID-19 pandemic. Faced with paralysis and the inability to speak, Janice’s recovery journey was challenging. Her husband and daughter played crucial roles in her rehabilitation. Janice’s husband, a social worker, secured necessary services to aid her recovery. Her mental toughness, rooted in being born during the civil rights movement, helped her overcome the challenges of recovery.80% of strokes are preventable. Get screened today for your risks of stroke and/or cardiovascular diseases.Li...2025-06-2840 min
WURD RadioDr. Janice Johnson Dias | Reality check w/ Tonya Pendleton - 5.28.25Dr. Janice Johnson Dias is the President of the GrassROOTS Community Foundation, Associate Professor of Sociology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, and author of Parent Like It Matters: How to Raise Joyful Change Making Girls Proud. The GrassROOTS Community Foundation is a global public health organization co-founded by Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter, the lead emcee of The Roots, and dedicated to women and girls’ health and wellbeing.
Dr. Dias joins the show to talks about a 5k run GrassROOTS is having at the start of Philadelphia's famous yearly concert event, The Roots Picnic, on May 31st, 2025. She also talks...2025-05-2814 min
One Fear Per YearYou Don't Face Fear Sitting on Your Couch -- Carla Johnson Shares Why Movement is Always the Answer💬 I sat down with Carla Johnson for this episode—and wow. She inspired me with her stories of facing fear head on. ✨We dove right in:I asked her, “What’s been your relationship with fear?”Carla shared how a defining moment came when her father battled cancer. Before he passed, he told her:“Don’t live with regrets.”That simple advice shifted everything.Instead of letting fear drive her life, she learned to move it to the backseat.(Still there, just not steering.)🌍 She and her husband made bold choices—like quitting their jobs to backpack around South America for a year.They...2025-05-1320 min
When I Stop Fighting - The PodcastSeason 2 Episode 3 with Janice Johnson DowdPlanting Seeds | The Power of Sustained Effort | Social Work | A.A. | Recovery | Rebuilding Relationships Janice was raised in a dysfunctional home and with parents who had a history of alcoholism in their lineage. Not a blame thing, just the reality of her beginning in life.Through high school and her younger years, Janice only experimented with alcohol and drugs. She was driven to do better things with her life and made all the efforts to do just that. The standards were much higher for the boys in her family th...2025-04-3048 min
Where Parents Talk: Evidence-based Expert Advice on Raising Kids TodayHealing Relationships Amidst Addiction with Janice Johnson DowdIn this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino discusses the complexities of family relationships amidst addiction and mental health challenges/Guest Janice Johnson Dowd, a licensed master social worker and author, shares her personal journey of recovery and the profound impact of addiction on her family dynamics. From her childhood experiences in an alcoholic household to her own struggles with alcoholism, Janice provides an insightful perspective on the choices that shape our lives and the importance of communication in healing. She discusses the pivotal moments that led her to seek help...2025-03-0835 minWhere Parents Talk: Evidence-based Expert Advice on Raising Kids TodayHealing Relationships Amidst Addiction with Janice Johnson DowdIn this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino discusses the complexities of family relationships amidst addiction and mental health challenges/Guest Janice Johnson Dowd, a licensed master social worker and author, shares her personal journey of recovery and the profound impact of addiction on her family dynamics. From her childhood experiences in an alcoholic household to her own struggles with alcoholism, Janice provides an insightful perspective on the choices that shape our lives and the importance of communication in healing. She discusses the pivotal moments that led her to seek help...2025-03-0835 min
The High Performing Dental Team#148 Building Confidence and Hiring Strategies with Janice HurleyIn this episode of the High Performing Dental Team podcast, Dayna Johnson interviews Janice Hurley, a dental image expert, discussing the importance of confidence in dental practices, effective hiring and onboarding practices, and enhancing the external image of dental practices to improve patient experience. Janice shares insights on building confidence in frontline team members, creating a positive work environment, and the critical role of online presence in shaping first impressions.
Takeaways
➡Confidence is essential for team effectiveness and patient interaction.
➡Hiring should be done from a position of confidence, not desperation.
➡Flexibility in job roles can attract better candidates.
➡Clear expectat...2025-03-0333 min
For Love of Recovery"My loved one is finally sober—now what?” Rebuilding relationships in recovery (with Janice Johnson Dowd)When someone "gets sober" or begins their recovery journey, we want to believe everything will fall back into place. But the truth? Recovery is M E S S Y.Relationships don’t magically heal overnight. Trust isn’t instantly restored. And for families, the real work is just beginning.In this episode, Janice Johnson Dowd—author, social worker, and person in recovery—gets real about what it takes to rebuild trust and connection after addiction and the stories shared in her new book, Rebuilding Relationships in Recovery. She opens up about the lies she told...2025-03-0139 min
The Self-Centered Woman PodcastRebuilding Relationships With Social Worker and Recovering Alcoholic Janice Johnson DowdIn this episode, Rachel interviews Janice Johnson Dowd, social worker, speaker, recovering alcoholic, mother of four, and author of the book Rebuilding Relationships in Recovery. They discuss the journey through addiction, the damage left in its wake, and the hope of rebuilding our relationships with ourselves and others, utilizing The Four Seeds of Self-Care.Rebuilding Relationships in Recovery will be available for purchase March 4.To Get Connected to the Reconnected To Life community, sign up via www.reconnectedtolife.com to receive our weekly newsletter, Re-Centering Your Wednesday: Because Life Is About Much More Than Getting...2025-02-2359 min
Positive Sobriety PodcastEpisode 167 • Rebuilding Relationships with Janice Johnson DowdAn entertaining and inspiring conversation with Janice Johnson Dowd, author of Rebuilding Relationships in Recovery: How to Connect with Family and Friends After Active Alcoholism and Addiction.
2025-02-031h 02
The Real Deal Landman ShowEpisode 12: O CanadaEver wondered what it’s like to work in land management north of the border? In this episode of The Real Deal Landman Show, Drew Hopkins and Jerris Johnson sit down with Janice Redmond from Calgary to break down the differences (and surprising similarities) between the U.S. and Canadian land industries.
We’re talking cultural exchanges, the quirks of land ownership and mineral rights in Canada, and how renewable energy is shifting the industry. Plus, Janice shares the inside scoop on parenting in Canada’s hockey culture—because let’s be honest, if you’re Canadian, you probably...2025-01-2950 min
Eternally AmyRebuilding Trust After Alcoholism: Effective Strategies for Parents with Janice JohnsonIn this episode, Amy Liz Harrison welcomes Janice Johnson Dowd to share her powerful story of healing family relationships while navigating the path of sobriety. Together, they dive into the challenges and rewards at the intersection of motherhood, recovery, and the transformative journey of emotional healing.
Key Points:
Janice's Journey: Janice opens up about her battle with alcohol addiction, which began in her 30s, and the toll it took on her family. She speaks candidly about the difficult "trauma years" her children faced as she struggled with dependency.
The Healing Process: Janice reflects on how her...2024-10-0857 min
Soulful and SoberRebuilding Bonds: Navigating Relationships and Recovery in Addiction with JaniceJanice Johnson-Dowd shares her story of addiction, recovery, and rebuilding relationships. Janice talks about the shame and guilt she carried and the triggering events that led to her drinking becoming problematic. She emphasizes the importance of finding a recovery method that works for each individual and the need for support and understanding. Janice also highlights the process of self-discovery and personal growth that comes with sobriety. She shares how she neglected and hurt her children during her early recovery and the importance of including family members in the treatment process. She also talks about the second emotional bottom she...2024-08-0951 min
The Grief Informed PodcastJanice Johnson Dowd: Grief and Addiction Recovery.Today we have an incredibly honest conversation with Janice Johnson Dowd, a Social Worker, Author, speaker, mother and recovering alcoholic who helps recovering individuals repair their relationships with their family and friends.Janice spent her early career working in the most intense environments of the social work world. She also spent time working at both in patient and out patient recovery programs not realizing that one day she would be a patient in similar programs, recovering from alcoholism.We deep dive into the world of what triggered her drinking and what she would have to...2024-04-231h 00
Film Festival RadioShay Johnson (Love & Hip Hop); Chris Woolsey (Chicken Soup for the Soul Ent) & Courtney Daniels (Author/filmmaker)Shay Johnson from Love & Hip Hop Miami chats about the new Season 5; Chris Woolsey, Senior director of Communications for Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment chats about their brand new streaming channel men will love; filmmaker/author Courtney Daniels chats about her new book "Yes You Can - How to Make a Movie for Almost No Money."2024-02-281h 12
Sharise Johnson-Moore's PodcastAuthor's Excerpt Sunday Podcast - Special Guest - Janice KenyattaOur Special Guest Today is Janice Kenyatta, author of the book, "Just As It Is!!!" and her main character is named Abena. She has even made a doll of her main character in the book. Her book can be purchased on her website - https://www.janicekenyatta.com
Facebook - www.facebook.com/janicekenyatta
Instagram - @Janice Kenyatta
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CashApp - $ShariseJohnsonMoore2024-02-2434 min
Sharise Johnson-Moore's PodcastAuthor's Excerpt Sunday Podcast - Special Guest - Janice KenyattaToday's Special Guest For Author's Excerpt Sunday Podcast is Ms. Janice Kenyatta, author of a children's book entitled, "Just As It Is!!" Her main charcter is name is Abena and she has created a doll as well that goes along with the book. You can purchase the book & doll on her website - www.janicekenyatta.com
You can find Janice Kenyatta on the following social media channels
Facebook - www.facebook.com/janicekenyatta
Instagram - @Janice Kenyatta
Tiktok - Keny8530
Donations:
Paypal - paypal.me/SNJMoore
Ca...2024-02-2434 min
How To Talk To Kids About AnythingHow to Raise Joyful, Change-Making, Socially-Aware Girls with Dr. Janice Johnson DiasThe post How to Raise Joyful, Change-Making, Socially-Aware Girls with Dr. Janice Johnson Dias appeared first on Dr Robyn Silverman.2024-02-2000 min
How To Talk To Kids About AnythingHow to Raise Joyful, Change-Making, Socially-Aware Girls with Dr. Janice Johnson DiasThe post How to Raise Joyful, Change-Making, Socially-Aware Girls with Dr. Janice Johnson Dias appeared first on Dr Robyn Silverman.2024-02-2000 min
Film Festival Radio'Couple to Throuple (hosts); Dayna Isom Johnson (Etsy.com); Tyler Fulgum ("ESPN BET Live"); Carolyn Lawrence "(Spongebob Squarepants") actressIt's our Super Bowl Show! Etsy.com trend expert Dayna Isom Johnson: Tyler Fulghum ESPN sports betting expert from show ESPN BET LIVE; Spongebob Squarepants voice actress Carolyn Lawrence who does the voice of "Sandy Cheeks"; Scott Evans and Shamyra Howard hosts of new show Couple to Throuple hosts of new show
Dayna Isom Johnson (trend expert); Tyler Fulghum, ESPN Betting expert of ESPN BET LIVE; Carolyn Lawrence, voice of 'Sandy Cheeks' of Spongebob Squarepants; hosts Scott Evans and Shamyra Howard of new Peacock dating series about threesomes couples 'Couple to Throuple" Scott Evans.2024-02-1254 min
The Begin Again PodcastEP 31 - 🏡Mending Fences: Janice Johnson Dowd's Path to RedemptionIn this powerful episode, join host Gary Menkes as he sits down with Janice Johnson Dowd to discuss her inspiring journey of recovery and the transformative power of recovering out loud. Janice's story is one of resilience and healing, as she shares her personal experiences growing up in an alcoholic home and the detrimental effects addiction had on her family.From finding solace in sports to becoming a social worker, Janice used her own struggles with addiction to empathize with and support others. Through seeking help and finding support, she overcame her challenges and repaired...2024-02-0857 min
Young Dad Podcast92: Parenting in Recovery- Janice Johnson DowdIn this episode, Jey welcomes guest Janice to discuss the topic of recovery mixed with motherhood. Janice shares her personal story of growing up with addiction in her family and how distractions played a role in coping. They explore the genetic predisposition to addiction and the responsibility for repairing relationships. The importance of transparency, accountability, and consistency in parenting is emphasized. Janice opens up about her unresolved relationship with her biological mother and the need for forgiveness and reconciliation. The episode concludes with the YDP3 segment, where Janice shares her roots, what grounds her, and advice for struggling parents.2024-02-0553 min
Defending IndianaHoosier Writers, Oh Hell Yes!So it turns out many people really do write books in Indiana. Bronwen Carlisle from Indiana Humanities joins Colleen and Janice to discuss the books and authors that everyone should have on their reading lists. This is a great conversation that highlights another overlooked but significant fact about the Hoosier State...and it's damn entertaining too.Bronwen Carlisle, programs and special projects manager, manages a variety of Indiana Humanities’ literary programs, including the Indiana Authors Awards and its affiliated events. She also supports the organization with grant reporting, copy writing and project management.Bron...2024-01-2449 min
Sober Living StoriesHelping Individuals Repair Relationships in Recovery: Janice Johnson Dowd's StoryMeet Janice Johnson Dowd, a mother of four, and a Licensed Master Social Worker with over 20 years of experience working with families and addiction. Janice is dedicated to helping individuals in recovery repair relationships with their family and friends. You are not just meeting a professional, you're meeting a woman who has walked through the fire of alcoholism and had to do it all herself first. Janice begins her story by accepting that she had the disease of alcoholism at the age of 40, despite a professional life dedicated to helping others and a personal vow to avoid the p...2024-01-2343 min