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Your world with Dr. Beatrice Hyppolite

Beatrice Hyppolite

58 episodes

5 days ago

A party is easy. Building a pathway takes courage, coordination, and love. We open with a striking contrast: communities throwing big homecomings for someone returning from prison while barely nodding to the student coming home with a degree. That tension isn’t about shaming celebration—it’s about balance and what happens after the music stops. Are we funding a night, or are we funding the future? Together we dig into what real reintegration looks like: legal help that clears barriers, hands...

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A party is easy. Building a pathway takes courage, coordination, and love. We open with a striking contrast: communities throwing big homecomings for someone returning from prison while barely nodding to the student coming home with a degree. That tension isn’t about shaming celebration—it’s about balance and what happens after the music stops. Are we funding a night, or are we funding the future? Together we dig into what real reintegration looks like: legal help that clears barriers, hands...

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Your world with Dr. Beatrice Hyppolite

Balancing Celebration And Support

A party is easy. Building a pathway takes courage, coordination, and love. We open with a striking contrast: communities throwing big homecomings for someone returning from prison while barely nodding to the student coming home with a degree. That tension isn’t about shaming celebration—it’s about balance and what happens after the music stops. Are we funding a night, or are we funding the future? Together we dig into what real reintegration looks like: legal help that clears barriers, hands...

5 days ago

27 minutes

Your world with Dr. Beatrice Hyppolite

Black Boys, Strong Minds

The data is loud, but the silence around it has been louder—until now. We sit down with Mr. Mahess Bennett, a veteran, educator, social worker, and father, to face a hard reality: Black boys are carrying trauma in a world that often reads their pain as defiance. Together, we unpack why depression can look like anger, how anxiety can sound like constant vigilance, and what happens when kids normalize violence because no one offers a safer script. The point isn’t doom. It’s a blueprint. Mr. Be...

1 week ago

30 minutes

Your world with Dr. Beatrice Hyppolite

After The Papers: Finding Yourself Again

What if leaving wasn’t the end of a story, but the start of a wiser one? We dive into the complicated truth of divorce—where escaping abuse can be life-saving, yet the aftermath can shake identity, finances, and family rhythms. With Chaplain Dr. Graham Levinston, we draw a clear line on integrity while offering grounded steps for rebuilding: faith that steadies your mind, communities that hold you up, and practical habits that restore confidence day by day. We get specific about happiness as...

2 weeks ago

45 minutes

Your world with Dr. Beatrice Hyppolite

Haitian Mental Health, Explained

What if the sharpest pain of depression feels like a pounding head or a locked stomach? We open a clear-eyed look at Haitian mental health, where spirituality, family, and survival shape the words people use for suffering and the paths they take to find relief. From colonial wounds to earthquakes and daily insecurity, we trace how trauma travels through the body, why stigma sticks, and how community often becomes the first clinic. Together we unpack the three pillars that define the landscap...

3 weeks ago

17 minutes

Your world with Dr. Beatrice Hyppolite

Raising Capable Kids Starts At Home

Love isn’t a weekend; it’s the weekday work that keeps a home standing. We get real about why marriages buckle under uneven chores, late-night fatigue, and money leaks—and how early training, cultural flexibility, and everyday teamwork can flip the script. From the first sweep of a messy floor to the last dish washed, responsibility becomes a love language that lowers resentment and lifts connection. We trace how upbringing, and for some, military habits, forge useful rhythms: inspections, s...

3 weeks ago

43 minutes

Your world with Dr. Beatrice Hyppolite

Crossing Borders, Carrying Minds

Paperwork doesn’t show the weight a move puts on a mind. We open up about the parts of migration most people don’t see: the way language gaps turn simple tasks into daily tests, how legal uncertainty hijacks planning, and how grief for home can sit under every choice. From TPS renewals to humanitarian parole timelines, we break down why policy shifts feel like emotional earthquakes—and what that means for sleep, mood, and motivation. We also name the hard experiences many carry quietly: dang...

1 month ago

18 minutes

Your world with Dr. Beatrice Hyppolite

Vows, Fractures, and the Work Between

What keeps a marriage alive when the butterflies fade? We open the door to the unglamorous truth: friendship first, daily care second, and a covenant that means something only when both people honor it. With Reverend Dr. Captain David Graham, we trace the arc from dating and courtship to the quiet rituals that build a life—late-night feedings, shared shows, and the simple tenderness of holding hands on a walk. Then we face the hard parts head-on: when does forgiveness heal, and when does it b...

1 month ago

38 minutes

Your world with Dr. Beatrice Hyppolite

Sleep, Boundaries, and a Kinder Self

Stress doesn’t always shout; sometimes it hums in the background, stealing sleep, focus, and joy. We unpack a simple, humane toolkit to steady your mind: consistent sleep, movement you actually enjoy, food that fuels a calmer brain, and daily practices that turn down the noise. Along the way, we get honest about boundaries—why “no” is an act of care—and how mindfulness helps you release what you can’t control so you can act on what you can. We also dig into the power of connection. Conversat...

1 month ago

5 minutes

Your world with Dr. Beatrice Hyppolite

Roots, Values, and the Weight of Family

A stable life doesn’t happen by accident—it’s built on choices, conversations, and the values we practice when no one’s watching. Dr. Beatrice Hyppolite and Deacon Ronald Agnant join us to unpack how love as effort, clear family planning, and daily education at home shape identity, mental health, and the kind of citizens our communities desperately need. We trace the arc from kitchen-table traditions to the hard edges of poverty and insecurity, and we examine why some young people drift towar...

1 month ago

35 minutes

Your world with Dr. Beatrice Hyppolite

Reclaiming Family Values

What happens when we lose connection to the values that once defined our families and communities? Dr. Beatrice Hyppolite and Deacon Ronald Agnant tackle this profound question, offering a passionate exploration of how respect, moral character, and responsibility form the bedrock of healthy family structures. The conversation opens with a powerful reminder about the importance of respecting our elders—not merely as a cultural formality but as a vital link connecting generations. "We ex...

1 month ago

33 minutes

Your world with Dr. Beatrice Hyppolite

The Global Mental Health Crisis

The numbers are staggering. Over one billion people worldwide live with mental health disorders. Anxiety and depression each affect 300 million individuals. Suicide claims 727,000 lives annually. Yet despite this enormous burden of suffering, mental health remains critically underfunded and frequently misunderstood. Our global response to this crisis reveals troubling disparities. While high-income countries manage to provide care for approximately 70% of people with psychosis, low-income na...

1 month ago

4 minutes

Your world with Dr. Beatrice Hyppolite

Foundations of Family: Building Strong Societies

Family stands as the cornerstone of society, yet its foundations face unprecedented challenges in our rapidly evolving world. What happens when parents—overwhelmed by work demands and life's pressures—inadvertently resign from their most crucial roles? Deacon Ronald Agnan brings nearly five decades of marriage experience and professional insight to this profound conversation about family's irreplaceable role in human development. He shares compelling stories of children who, lacking pa...

1 month ago

31 minutes

Your world with Dr. Beatrice Hyppolite

The Digital Battlefield: Protecting Children from Online Predators

The hidden dangers of our children's digital lives demand more than casual oversight. Between predators lurking behind innocent-looking profiles and the growing mental health crisis fueled by social media addiction, parents face unprecedented challenges in protecting their kids online. Dr. Beatrice Hyppolite and Mr. Mar Bonhomm deliver a wake-up call about digital parenting that goes beyond simply checking passwords. She explores how predators create fake profiles using children'...

2 months ago

26 minutes

Your world with Dr. Beatrice Hyppolite

The Digital Divide: Social Media's Impact on Youth

The digital landscape has fundamentally transformed how young people interact, communicate, and develop their sense of self—with profound implications for their mental wellbeing. This eye-opening conversation with Dr. Beatrice Hyppolit and returning guest Marc Bonhomme explores the complex relationship between social media and youth mental health through both personal observation and compelling research. Remember when teenagers gathered in rooms and actually talked to each other?...

2 months ago

24 minutes

Your world with Dr. Beatrice Hyppolite

Dancing Through Life

The transformative power of dance stretches far beyond entertainment, touching every aspect of human existence. In this illuminating conversation with dance expert Pierre Villarson, we uncover the profound physical, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions of this universal art form. Dance emerges as both primal expression and sophisticated art—a practice rooted in our earliest ancestors yet continually evolving. "Dancing is an expressive activity that comes out of creation," Pierre expla...

2 months ago

50 minutes

Your world with Dr. Beatrice Hyppolite

Age Gap Relationships: Navigating Incompatibility

What makes two people truly compatible? In this candid, thought-provoking conversation, Dr. Beatrice Hyppolite and Pastor Brevil cut through conventional wisdom to explore the complex dimensions of relationship compatibility that many couples never discuss until it's too late. Age gap relationships take center stage as the speakers examine how differences in life stages create unique challenges. "You almost don't have the same vision when you are 50 and when you are 35," Pastor Brevil notes,...

2 months ago

1 hour 3 minutes

Your world with Dr. Beatrice Hyppolite

Navigating Character Incompatibility in Marriage

What happens when two people who love each other discover they're fundamentally incompatible? This question lies at the heart of countless relationship struggles, yet few address it head-on until it's too late. In this enlightening conversation, Dr. Beatrice welcomes Pastor Jean-Ducarmel Brevil to tackle the taboo subject of character incompatibility in marriage. With candor and wisdom drawn from years of counseling couples, Pastor Breville unpacks how differences in social preferences, educ...

3 months ago

1 hour 8 minutes

Your world with Dr. Beatrice Hyppolite

Empowering Lives Through Occupation

Occupational therapy transforms lives through meaningful engagement—a concept Dr. Gus Schlegel embodies with remarkable passion. Drawing from decades of experience and a personal library of over 700 professional texts, Dr. Schlegel reveals how OT extends far beyond clinical treatment into a philosophy that shapes every aspect of life. The conversation takes us through the fascinating world of doctoral capstone projects, where students develop original research or programs that address real-w...

3 months ago

38 minutes

Your world with Dr. Beatrice Hyppolite

Embracing Cultural Context in Healthcare

Cultural humility isn't just a buzzword—it's a transformative force that reshapes how healthcare professionals approach treatment. As Dr. Gus Schlegel shares in this deeply moving episode, a simple moment watching a family eat their traditional meal completely changed her understanding of occupational therapy. When milestone charts indicated a two-year-old child from an African immigrant family should be learning to use utensils, Dr. Schlege initially saw the mother's questioning response as...

3 months ago

28 minutes

Your world with Dr. Beatrice Hyppolite

The Resilient World of Occupational Therapy

What exactly does an occupational therapist do? Dr. Gus Schlegel takes us on a fascinating journey through this often misunderstood healthcare profession that helps people return to meaningful activities in their daily lives. Beginning with his own unexpected path into the field through military service during Desert Storm, Dr. Schlegel reveals how occupational therapy's roots stretch back to World War I, when healthcare workers noticed soldiers engaged in purposeful activities recovered fas...

3 months ago

30 minutes