Nature & Our Mental Health with N'nako Kande' and Dr. Valerie Radu

Описание: How does nature impact our mental health? How can nature heal us and how does trauma come from the earth?

In this episode, we feature the poem "The Forester's Daughter" by poet N'nako Kande' followed by a discussion with mental health professional, Dr. Valerie Radu on the topic of Nature & Mental Wellness.

Join in the conversation by sending your poetry inspired by this topic to us at [email protected] for the opportunity to have your poem read on a future episode.

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LISTEN TO THIS NEW EPISODE ON CHATTANOOGA'S NPR STATION WUTC 88.1FM and CHECK OUT THE PREMIERE OF THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE, SPOTIFY, AMAZON MUSIC, APPLE PODCASTS and other podcast platforms on Thursday, January 15 at 7PM! (LINKS BELOW)

One Rhyme At A Time is a new podcast to the Chattanooga podcast lineup. This podcast shines a light on the connection between the creating and sharing of poetry and mental wellness.
Each episode features one poet sharing one poem and a discussion about the inspiration and writing of the poem. This is followed by a conversation on a mental health topic inspired by the poem.

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This podcast is not meant to replace getting care from a mental health professional and is not meant to diagnose or treat any condition or illness. It's purpose is to normalize the importance of having discussions like this, supporting your own mental wellness and using artistic expression through poetry as a tool on your healing journey.

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Poets and mental health professionals who are interested in being featured in upcoming recordings should contact us at [email protected].

Thanks to all supporters for making these conversations possible.
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Theme Music created by Swayyvo
Script writing, graphic design & video/audio editing by Marsha "The Poetic Diva" of GoldNook Productions
Venue provided by GoldNook Productions
Platforms include: RNCPoetry YouTube channel, Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts and other podcast platforms
Financial support from the Lyndhurst Foundation, ArtsBuild, and Rhyme N Chatt Interactive Poetry Organization
Technical support by Rhyme N Chatt and GoldNook Productions.
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*USE THE LINKS ABOVE TO ACCESS THESE EPISODES*
Season 3
Episode 1 - Premiered 01/15/26
Topic: Nature & Our Mental Health with N'nako Kande' and Dr. Valerie Radu

Season 2
Episode 11 - Premiered 11/20/25
Topic - Alcoholism - with M. K. Simon and DeShanee Thomas, MA MFT

Episode 10 - Premiered 10/16/25
Topic - ALZHEIMER'S - with Liz Cooper

Episode 9 - Premiered 09/18/25
Topic - CARING FOR THE CAREGIVER - with Kweens Crown and Tongeia Farmer

Episode 8 - Premiered 08/21/25
Topic - DEALING WITH DEPRESSION - with Woodson Carpenter and Felicia Cotton

Episode 7 - Premiered 07/17/25
Topic - HUMOR & MENTAL HEALTH - with Kate Landers and Jamelia Knox, MS MFT

Episode 6 - Premiered 06/19/25
Topic - IDENTITY & PURPOSE - with Laura Brown and Dr. David Banks - featuring listener-submitted poetry

Episode 5 - Premiered 05/15/2025 & Reaired 12/18/2025
Topic - NARCISSISM, PSYCHOPATHY & SOCIOPATHY - with Jacquelyn "Jamnjaq" Atkerson and Katharine M. Perry, LCSW

Episode 4 - Premiered 04/24/25
Topic - IDENTITY & PURPOSE - with Laura Brown and Dr. David Banks

Episode 3 - Premiered 03/27/25
Topic - RECONCILING EXPECTATIONS - with Deep Thought the Lyricist and Anthony Wiley, Jr.

Episode 2 - Premiered 02/27/25; Replayed 03/06/25
Topic - EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE - with Obbie West

Episode 1 - Premiered 01/23/25
Topic - CHILDHOOD TRAUMA - with Cynthia Robinson Young and MyChelle Pinkerton, M.A., LMFT

Season 1
Episode 3 - Premiered 10/17/24; Replayed 12/24
Topic - GRAPPLING WITH GRIEF - with Mama T and April Taylor, LPC MHSP S

Episode 2 - Premiered 9/18/24; Replayed 11/24
Topic - ANXIETY, ANXIOUSNESS & ANGST - with Neelanjan Patri and Jamelia Knox, MS, MFT

Episode 1 - Premiered 8/21/24
Topic - DEALING WITH DISAPPOINTMENT - with Desiree "Dezigner" Seay Green and Adrienne McCroskey, LCSW, CCM