Join Podcast Host, Eddie G. Hall, Jr. for a new season of conversation including hot topics from today's news headlines.

Topics for this episode include:

The Bible in the Classroom

Fires in Los Angeles

Prison Reform in Florida

Guests for this episode include Angie the Attorney, and Vanessa Williams, Therapist and Prison Reform Activist. Stay to the end of the show for our always popular WTF segment - We Talkin' about Turkey... or are we?

Let’s talk about relationships. What makes a relationship healthy vs an unhealthy one? Join podcast host, Eddie G. Hall, Jr. and special guest Ms. Tracy Hudson, LMHC as they discuss the topic “Restoring Relationships.” This conversation will help you look at different relationships in your life- family, friendships, marriage, partnerships and how to look for the indicators of relationship health. Also in this episode’s WTF segment, we react to a marriage proposal that went viral.

The Urban Therapist Podcast Team continues the interview with Dr. Stella Arduser, Principal. Education reform and the challenges that schools have never seen before in our school systems, a lack of qualified teachers. School districts are reporting difficulty hiring new teachers, and the teachers who are employed are dissatisfied and often ready to quit. Join host Eddie G. Hall, Jr. as we examine how we can forge a new direction to benefit our students.

As students return to schools this fall, they face challenges that we have never seen before in our school systems, a lack of qualified teachers. In fact, 86% of school districts reported difficulty hiring new teachers. In addition to those challenges, the teachers who are employed are dissatisfied and often ready to quit. Join host Eddie G. Hall, Jr. as he leads an entertaining, yet informative interview with Dr. Stella Arduser, elementary school principal. Together they explore the challenges that schools are facing and how we can forge a new direction to benefit our students.

Let’s talk about medication.  Often times depression and ADHD is treated with medication, but what is the effectiveness of this method of treatment.  Is there a better way?   Join podcast host, Eddie G. Hall, Jr. as he presents “Mental Health Mine-fields,” which is a look at how the industry could possibly be overmedicating patients being treated for Mental Health. Today's Episode features Dr. Melissa Waybrant-Ennis, APRN, DNP, PMHNP-BC with expert commentary on the topic.

Also in this episode’s WTF segment, we react to the viral phenomenon created from the Barbie Movie.  If you haven’t heard about the Barbie Foot Challenge, tune in to be educated.  

On any given night in the United States, over half a million experience homelessness.  For a country that is experiencing record wealth, that wealth is sharply contrasted by the faces of homelessness.  Join podcast host, Eddie G. Hall, Jr. as he presents “The Different Faces of Homelessness”  a look at a rising new demographic in the homeless population - homeless youth.   This episode features guest, Jaime Bryant Williams, Director of Social Shelter Services of City Rescue Mission Jacksonville.

Also in this episode’s WTF segment, we react to the viral phenomenon simply known as “Heaven’s Receptionist.” A woman with a beautiful spirit who is using the internet and it’s social platforms for good as she greets people at the pearly gates.  You don’t want to miss this one.

It’s rare to overcome a problem on your first attempt.  In fact research shows that only about 20% of people permanently conquer long standing problems on their first try.  Join podcast host, Eddie G. Hall, Jr. as he presents “The Ten Lessons of Relapse,”  a look at how we can overcome relapse experiences in our efforts to meet goals that we have set.

Also in this episode’s WTF segment, we react to the AI computer that is fooling people everywhere by posing as a real person on social media.  It’s sure to be an interesting discussion to say the least.

A Traumatic event is a deeply distressing or disturbing experience. Join The Urban Therapist podcast host Eddie G. Hall, Jr as he discusses Trauma: Healing Past the Hurt with guest Mimi Culpepper, LMHC.  This episode revolves around the definition of trauma, as well role trauma plays in our lives, either immediately after or even years later.  

Also in our WTF segment, we react to the man who faked his own death, which was likely a traumatic experience-- to say the least, to his friends and loved ones.

Join podcast host Eddie G. Hall, Jr as he discusses one of life's greatest secrets. Doing good for others helps you to feel better about yourself and about life. Research indicates that those who consistently help other people experience less depression, greater calm, fewer pains and better help. Also in our WTF segment, we look closer at the Texas author who became an overnight bestseller after the video of him trying to sell his books at a store went viral.

Join "The Urban Therapist" Host, Eddie G. Hall, Jr. as he discusses explores the difference in hunger and food insecurity with his guest Chaplain Belinda Smith. Belinda Smith is the CEO of the non-profit organization, Women Working with Women, an organization that is committed to benefitting the local community and beyond. Women working with women takes on food insecurity in the local community but also provides many other services to women who need a hand. We also take a look at our newest segment, a lighthearted look at the world called, Where's that from??? where we look at newsworthy events with a different perspective. This episode looks at a man who attempts to rob an Atlanta nail salon with surprising results.

Is internet pornography an addiction? Join the host of "The Urban Therapist", Eddie G. Hall as he takes a closer look at one of the biggest industries in multimedia and it's growing impact on society. He also explains the Coolidge effect, which drives the stimulation created by novelty in sexual interaction. During the episode, Eddie asks you the important questions for you to decide if viewing internet pornography is negatively impacting your relationships, work, and other aspects of your life.

What are the implications and impacts of internet pornography on children and families? Join the host of "The Urban Therapist", Eddie G. Hall as he takes a closer look at one of the biggest industries in multimedia and it's growing impact on society. Also learn about the Coolidge Effect, which research demonstrates how our brains are wired to pursue novelty, which can be impacted by ease of access to pornography.

Between 2001 and 2007, the Internet porn industry went from a $1-billion-a-year industry to a $3-billion-a-year in the United States alone. Today in 2023, pornography is a 97 billion dollar industry. That means a lot of people are paying for porn, and it's viewership is at an all time high. Join the host of "The Urban Therapist", Eddie G. Hall as he takes a closer look at one of the biggest industries in multimedia and it's impact on male versus female viewership over time.

Sex is the most popular searches on the internet. In fact, recent studies reveal 68% of young adult males and 18% of young adult females look at porn at least once a week. Join our show host, Eddie G. Hall as he breaks down the statistics and why we should care about one of the biggest industries in multimedia, pornography.

Protests over the killing of Tyre Nichols began on January 27, 2023, following the release of police body camera and surveillance footage showing five Black officers from the Memphis Police Department beating Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man.  Listen to what host Eddie G. Hall thinks about another incident involving a senseless fatality at the hands of law enforcement.

Protests over the killing of Tyre Nichols began on January 27, 2023, following the release of police body camera and surveillance footage showing five Black officers from the Memphis Police Department beating Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man.  Listen to what host Eddie G. Hall thinks about another incident involving a senseless fatality at the hands of law enforcement.

During our experience of processing grief, there comes a time when our imaginations calm down and we slowly start to look at the reality of our present situation.  Bargaining is no longer an option and we are now faced with the reality of what has happened or is happening.  Join Eddie G. Hall, Jr., the host of "The Urban Therapist," to learn about how to cope with grief.  Also learn how to allow others you may encounter to go through the stages of grief.

The stages of grief are how our attempts to process change and protect ourselves while we adapt to a new reality.  Bargaining is a stage of grief that helps you hold on to hope in a situation of intense pain.  You might think to yourself that you're willing to do anything and sacrifice everything if your life was restored to the way it was before your loss.  Join Eddie G. Hall, Jr., the host of "The Urban Therapist," to learn about how to cope with grief.  Also learn how to allow others you may encounter to go through the stages of grief.

The second half of a 2 part episode about grief.  Grief is how we make sense out of the loss of loved ones, friendships, careers, and aspects of our way of life.  Join Eddie G. Hall, Jr., the host of "The Urban Therapist," to learn about how to cope with grief.  Also learn how to allow others you may encounter to go through the stages of grief.

One change everyone goes through in life is loss..Grief is how we make sense out of the loss of loved ones, friendships, careers, and aspects of our way of life.  Join Eddie G. Hall, Jr., the host of "The Urban Therapist," to learn about how to cope with grief.