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One Rhyme At A TimeOne Rhyme At A Time - Alcoholism: The Impact and EffectsIt has been said that "Alcohol is a very effective dissolving agent. It dissolves families, marriages, friendships, jobs, bank accounts and neurons, but never problems."In this episode, we feature the poem "Taken Back" by poet M. K. Simon followed by a discussion with mental health professional, DeShanee Thomas MA MFT on the topic of Alcoholism: The Impacts and the Effects.Join in the conversation by sending your poetry inspired by this topic to us at RNCPoetry@gmail.com for the opportunity to have your poem read on a future episode. Be sure...
2025-11-2158 minOne Rhyme At A TimeOne Rhyme At A Time - ALZHEIMER'S - featuring Liz CooperMany lives have been impacted by Alzheimer's. Maybe it's through friends. Maybe it's through family connections. And maybe, just maybe, it is you, who has witnessed the decline of a loved one through your own eyes and your own experiences. In this episode, we feature the poem "Nothing But Love" by author, poet and caregiver, Liz Cooper as we discuss her poetry, her book and her Alzheimer's journey. Join in the conversation by sending your poetry inspired by this topic to us at RNCPoetry@gmail.com for the opportunity...
2025-10-1758 minOne Rhyme At A TimeOne Rhyme At A Time - CARING FOR THE CAREGIVER - featuring Kweens Crown and Tongeia FarmerHow has caregiving impacted your life? Did you give care? Did you receive care? Did you witness a caregiver in action?In this episode, we feature the poem "Audacity" by Kweens Crown and an inspired discussion with mental health professional, Tongeia Farmer on the topic of "Caring for the Caregiver." Join in the conversation by sending your poetry on this topic to us at RNCPoetry@gmail.com for the opportunity to have your poem read on a future episode.Be sure to Like and Follow as a new episode launches each month.LISTEN...
2025-09-1958 minOne Rhyme At A TimeOne Rhyme At A Time - DEALING WITH DEPRESSION - with Woodson Carpenter and Felicia CottonHow does depression show up in your life? In this episode, we feature the poem "Pre-Existing Condition" by Woodson Carpenter and an inspired discussion with mental health professional, Felicia Cotton on the topic of "Dealing with Depression." Join in the conversation by sending your poetry on this topic to us at RNCPoetry@gmail.com for the opportunity to have your poem read on a future episode. Be sure to Like and Follow as a new episode launches each month. One Rhyme At A Time is a new podcast to...
2025-08-2258 min
One Rhyme At A TimeOne Rhyme At A Time - Humor & Mental Health - featuring Kate Landers and Jamelia Knox, MS MFTHow does keeping a sunny disposition in hard times impact your mental health? In this episode, we feature the poem "Why You Should Always Invite Writers to Your Party" by Kate Landers and an inspired discussion with mental health professional, Jamelia Knox on the topic of "Humor and Mental Health." Join in the conversation by sending your poetry on this topic to us at RNCPoetry@gmail.com for the opportunity to have your poem read on a future episode.Be sure to Like and Follow as a new episode launches each month.
2025-07-1858 minOne Rhyme At A TimeOne Rhyme At A Time -PURPOSE & IDENTITY -SPECIAL REBROADCAST-with listener-submitted poetry readingsAt the end of each episode, we ask that listeners submit poetry inspired by the episode. We are featuring this episode again and ending with listener-submitted poetry inspired by previous episodes. Be sure to check them out at the end of this video. Who are you? How are you? Why are you? In this episode, we feature the poem "My Muse II: Reconciliation" by Laura Brown and an inspired discussion with certified professional life coach, Dr. David Banks on the topic of "Identity & Purpose." Join in the conversation by sending your poetry on this topic to us at RNCPoetry...
2025-06-2058 minOne Rhyme At A TimeOne Rhyme At A Time - NARCISSISM, PSYCHOPATHY & SOCIOPATHY - with Jacquelyn "Jamnjaq" Atkerson and Katharine M. Perry, LCSWWhat is narcissism? How does it relate to psychopathy and sociopathy? Have you encountered a narcissist? How have you coped? How have you healed? In this episode, we feature the poem "Choosing Me" co-written by Jacquelyn "Jamnjaq" Atkerson and Marsha "The Poetic Diva" and an inspired discussion with mental health professional, Katharine M. Perry on the topic of "Narcissism, Psychopathy & Sociopathy: Coping & Moving On." Join in the conversation by sending your poetry on this topic to us at RNCPoetry@gmail.com for the opportunity to have your poem read on a future episode.
2025-05-1658 minOne Rhyme At A TimeOne Rhyme At A Time - PURPOSE & IDENTITY - featuring Laura Brown and Dr. David BanksWho are you? How are you? Why are you? In this episode, we feature the poem "My Muse II: Reconciliation" by Laura Brown and an inspired discussion with certified professional life coach, Dr. David Banks on the topic of "Identity & Purpose." Join in the conversation by sending your poetry on this topic to us at RNCPoetry@gmail.com for the opportunity to have your poem read on a future episode.Be sure to Like and Follow as a new episode launches each month. LISTEN ON CHATTANOOGA'S NPR STATION WUTC 88.1...
2025-04-2558 min
One Rhyme At A TimeOne Rhyme At A Time - RECONCILING EXPECTATIONS - with Deep Thought the Lyricist and Anthony Wiley, Jr.Let's talk about mindfulness and the expectations that we put on ourselves and the ones that others put on us. In this episode, we feature the poem "Superman" by Arsenio "Deep Thought the Lyricist" Sorrell and an inspired discussion with mental health advocate, Anthony Wiley, Jr. on the topic of "Reconciling Expectations." Join in the conversation by sending your poetry on this topic to us at RNCPoetry@gmail.com for the opportunity to have your poem read on a future episode.Be sure to Like and Follow as a new episode launches each month.
2025-03-2858 min
One Rhyme At A TimeOne Rhyme At A Time - Emotional Intelligence - Obbie WestIn this special edition, we have a conversation with professional spoken word artist and advocate, Obbie West, on the topic of EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE. Featuring his poem "They Don't Get Me" and a conversation about the meaning behind and symbolism used in the poem. We got a peek into the personality and perspective of this amazing creative.Join in the conversation by sending your poetry on the topic of "Emotional Intelligence" to us at RNCPoetry@gmail.com for the opportunity to have your poem read on a future episode.Be sure to Like and...
2025-02-2858 min
One Rhyme At A TimeOne Rhyme At A Time - CHILDHOOD TRAUMA - with Cynthia Robinson Young & MyChelle Pinkerton, M.A., LMFTUnresolved trauma from one's childhood often manifests in adulthood. In this episode, we feature the poem "For Dead Molesters Whose Secrets We've Kept" by Cynthia Robinson Young and an inspired discussion with MyChelle Pinkerton, M.A., LMFT on the topic of "Childhood Trauma." Join in the conversation by sending your poetry on this topic to us at RNCPoetry@gmail.com for the opportunity to have your poem read on a future episode.Be sure to Like and follow as a new episode launches each month.
2025-01-2458 min
One Rhyme At A TimeOne Rhyme At A Time - GRIEF - featuring Mama T and April Taylor, LPC MHSP S
Grief plays a part in everyone's life. In this episode, we feature the poem "Stupid Apology" by Mama T and an inspired discussion with April Taylor, LPC MHSP S on the topic of "Grappling with Grief." Join in the conversation by sending your poetry on this topic to us at RNCPoetry@gmail.com for the opportunity to have your poem read on a future episode.
We will share a new episode the Thursday after the 3rd Wednesday each month at 7PM. Thanks to RISE Chattanooga's Amplify series and WUTC 88.1, Chattanooga's NPR Station along with the support of First Property...
2024-10-1855 min
One Rhyme At A TimeOne Rhyme At A Time - ANXIETY - featuring Neelanjan Patri and Jamelia Knox, MS, MFTWe all experience feelings of anxiety in our lives. In this episode, we feature the poem "My Time Box" by Neelanjan Patri and an inspired discussion with Jamelia Knox, MS, MFT on the topic of "Anxiety, Anxiousness and Angst." Join in the conversation by sending your poetry on this topic to us at RNCPoetry@gmail.com for the opportunity to have your poem read on a future episode.
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2024-09-2058 min
One Rhyme At A TimeOne Rhyme At A Time - "Breaking Up With Lonely" and DisappointmentWe all encounter disappointment from time to time. In this episode, we feature the poem "Breaking Up With Lonely" by Desiree "Dezigner" Seay and an inspired discussion with Adrienne McCroskey, LCSW, CCM on the topic of "Coping With Disappointment." Join in the conversation by sending your poetry on this topic to us at RNCPoetry@gmail.com for the opportunity to have your poem read on a future episode.
We will share a new episode the Thursday after the 3rd Wednesday each month at 7PM. Thanks to RISE Chattanooga's Amplify series and WUTC 88.1, Chattanooga's NPR Station along with the support...
2024-09-0556 min
The DrinkS2, E2: The Drink with Marsha Mills for National Poetry MonthIn this episode, I have special guest Marsha Mills aka The Poetic Diva, who is the president of Rhyme N Chatt, an interactive poetry organization that curates events for poets specifically in Chattanooga, TN, and has impact around the world! We discuss her poetic journey, why she hasn't published a poetry book yet, and we get the lovey opportunity to hear her perform her spoken word piece "Open Mic."
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2023-04-2125 min