As Jay Blessed draws near to a podcast milestone, she prepares her Jay Birds for her upcoming break. Listen as she explores her thoughts on a wide variety of people, topics and lessons.  SIGN UP for the Jay Blessed Media Newsletter HERE. Topics: Sign up for the JBM Newsletter Social media fast Be kinder to yourself Preserve the good friendships Unlearn to learn Check your head Follow @HEADwithJB and @RaiseTheRug  What lessons have you learned during lockdown? Let us know by using the official hashtag #HEADwithJB to share your thoughts on social media. Listen to IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, Soundcloud, Spotify and now on Pandora!   PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE, LEAVE A POSITIVE RATING AND COMMENT!    Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook.   Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com – “A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective.”   This is a Jay Blessed Media LLC. Production.

Based in Trinidad, Quincy D Ross is one of the nation's creative masterminds responsible for some local, regional and international advertising campaigns. The co-founder of Caribbean gastronomical platform - EatAhFood, and brains behind ChewDat, brought his artistic genius and whole self to Ep. 48: "Caribbean Content Creation." Jay and Q cover a range of topics including the creative struggle, Morvant uprising, caring for aging parents and choosing to stay in the Caribbean instead of migrating. Trini accent on 100 and laughs galore - get into this super relatable #HEADwithJB episode!  WATCH: Jay appears on Table 34’s “The Great Pelau Wars” It is always refreshing to hear Caribbean men speak on matters that personally affect them, including family life. QD doesn't hold back in this 66 minute interview, which covers... Topics: Morvant Uprising Trinidad 2020 Elections Lack of Respect Towards Creatives Creatives Fighting For Payments Downplaying One's Greatness  Being A Caretaker To Aging & Sick Parents  Single in The Caribbean QD's 5 Kitchen Must Haves Hilarious Rapid Fire Q&A   Resources: EatAhFood   ChewDat Pelau Wars Op-Ed on Morvant Uprising     How has your struggle been as a Caribbean creative? Let us know by using the official hashtag #HEADwithJB to share your thoughts on social media.   SIGN UP for the Jay Blessed Media Newsletter HERE.   Listen to IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, Soundcloud, Spotify and now on Pandora!   PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE, LEAVE A POSITIVE RATING AND COMMENT!    Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook.   Make sure to visit www.JayBlessed.com – “A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective.”   This is a Jay Blessed Media LLC. Production.  

Can women really have healthy relationships? Jay Blessed invited fellow Caribbean podcaster, K. Nicole Bent of the Oh Hell No podcast, to chop it up on Ep 47: “Girl Chat on Female Friendships.” The ladies discuss different types of female friendships. They also delve deep into toxic friendships, getting their hearts broken by sister friends and the importance of and maintaining healthy friendships. Jay encourages her Jay Birds to establish exit interviews when closing off a friendship to maintain peace and good karma. Listen to this uncensored and raw conversation as these two women prove that having a good sister friend is a powerful experience!   Check out Jay's appearance on K. Nicole’s “Side Talk” podcast, Episode 3: “Healthy Relationships... How Many of Us Have Them” HERE.   Follow K. Nicole and support her OH HELL NO podcast HERE.     Topics covered: Vibes Don’t Lie When A Sister Friend Breaks You Heart Good Girlfriends Don’t Ghost You Exit Interviews For Friendships Friendships vs Alliances Jay Shouts Out Some Amazing Women In Her Life   RELATED: Ep. 38: “A Girl Chat on Mental Health and Motherhood” with Shanna Lynch     Do you have a sister friend whose presence has empowered you and made your life better? Let us know by tagging their names and using the official hashtag #HEADwithJB to share your thoughts on social media.   SIGN UP for the Jay Blessed Media Newsletter HERE.   Listen to IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, Soundcloud, Spotify and now on Pandora!   PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE, LEAVE A POSITIVE RATING AND COMMENT!    Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook.   Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com – “A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective.”   This is a Jay Blessed Media LLC. Production.

Jay Blessed hosted America's Psychologist, Dr. Jeff Gardere, in a recent conversation. This proud Haitian American doctor breaks down mental health in a light-hearted, comical and relatable way. In case you missed the 2nd SocaMom Summit, check out Ep. 46 "Conquering Emotional Exhaustion," where Dr. Jeff gives us actionable tools to be our best selves despite the chaos happening around us.  Topics covered:  Overcoming Emotional Fatigue Managing Stresses Caused By Work, Family & Society Psycho-Therapy & Alternatives To Mental Wealth  The Importance of Rest & Sleep Thriving As A Black Person In A Stressful Workplace A Call For Men To Be More Supportive of Their Women Ep. 46: "Conquering Emotional Exhaustion" (with Dr. Jeff Gardere) Watch the FULL VIDEO of Jay & Dr. Jeff at the SocaMom Summit HERE! Emotionally exhausted? How have you been managing your mental health during these chaotic times? Share their names with us by using the official hashtag #HEADwithJB to share your thoughts on social media.   SIGN UP for the Jay Blessed Media Newsletter HERE.   Listen to IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, Soundcloud, Spotify and now on Pandora!   PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE, LEAVE A POSITIVE RATING AND COMMENT!    Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook.   Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com – “A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective.”   This is a Jay Blessed Media LLC. Production.

DISCLAIMER: Audio Quality is not stellar but the content is one of kind AND FUNNY. Jay Blessed invited her daughter Mimi Blessed to celebrate her 16th birthday on the #HEADwithJB podcast. This mother-daughter duo bring laughs as Mimi discusses being an American child who identifies as Caribbean in Ep. 45, “Raising A ‘Caribbean’ American Teen.” Listen to Mimi’s authentic Trini accent and hilarious commentary as we celebrate her Sweet 16! Ep. 45: "Raising A 'Caribbean' American Teen" (with Mimi Blessed) Jay Blessed shares the joy of her daughter with the Jay Birds, and invites them to celebrate Mimi Blessed on her official 16th birthday. Mimi talks being an American teen who loves her Caribbean culture, food, music and also shares her experience of being the daughter of a Caribbean mother. Listen with your kids and get some laughs! Are you raising a Caribbean American teen? Share their names with us by using the official hashtag #HEADwithJB to share your thoughts on social media.   SIGN UP for the Jay Blessed Media Newsletter HERE.   Listen to IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, Sound-loud, Spotify and now on Pandora!   PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE, LEAVE A POSITIVE RATING AND COMMENT!    Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook.   Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com – “A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective.”   This is a Jay Blessed Media LLC. Production.  

Lt. Edwin Raymond is a Haitian American Brooklynite who is making a difference in his community. He rose to national fame as part of the NYPD12, a group of whistleblower cops who sued the NYPD for illegal arrest quotas, which was chronicled in the Sundance award-winning documentary, Crime + Punishment. In Ep. 44 "Be The Change You Want To See," Raymond gives us a look into his life as a Caribbean American man, a black man, a man in law enforcement and a man on a mission. Listen as he kicks it with the JAY BIRDS and officially announces his run for New York City Council, LIVE on #HEADwithJB!!!   Ep. 44: "Be The Change You Want To See" (with Lt. Edwin Raymond)   RESOURCES: Crime + Punishment Documentary ‘I Got Tired of Hunting Black and Hispanic People’ A Black Police Officer's Fight Against the N.Y.P.D. FBI warned of white supremacists in law enforcement 10 years ago. Has anything changed?   Who are the Caribbean American change makers in your community? Share their names with us by using the official hashtag #HEADwithJB to share your thoughts on social media.   SIGN UP for the Jay Blessed Media Newsletter HERE.   Listen to IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, Soundcloud, Spotify and now on Pandora!   PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE, LEAVE A POSITIVE RATING AND COMMENT!    Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook.   Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com – “A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective.”   This is a Jay Blessed Media LLC. Production.  

DISCLAIMER: SENSITIVE SUBJECT MATTER. A black maî·tre d in a fine dining restaurant is equivalent to finding a unicorn but this Jamaican “hospitalitarian” has earned this coveted spot. George Thomas takes us on a journey of his life - full of trials and triumphs! His career in hospitality brings us to the intersection of race, culture, identity and manhood. Be prepared to laugh and cry in the episode Jay Blessed calls her “favorite to date!” Ep. 43: "I Am Not Your Slave" - My Life In Hospitality with George Thomas RESOURCES:  INDP RESTAURANT STABILIZATION FUND Restaurant COVID-19 Statistics NYC Restaurant Reopening Info    Are you a hospitality worker affected by COVID-19? Join the conversation using the official hashtag #HEADwithJB to share your thoughts on social media.   SIGN UP for the Jay Blessed Media Newsletter HERE.   Listen to IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, Soundcloud, Spotify and now on Pandora!   PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE, LEAVE A POSITIVE RATING AND COMMENT!    Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook.   Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com – “A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective.”   This is a Jay Blessed Media LLC. Production.

The celebration of Caribbean American Heritage month continues with Eva Green Wilson aka SocaMom in Ep 42, “Keeping Caribbean Heritage Alive Through Online Storytelling.” This award winning blogger, content creator, Howard Law grad and “Socamom” gives us insight into her very full and creative life. What was meant to be a discussion on the power of blogging and Caribbean-inspired content, quickly evolved into a heart to heart sister-talk between friends discussing single parenthood to marriage, parenting gifted children, homeschooling, the stresses and joys of motherhood, the myth of work life balance and the complexities of being Caribbean American! Get into Episode 42!   The SocaMom Summit takes place June 12- 14th. Register today for this virtual conference via SocaMomSummit.com.   Check out Jay's session "Conquering Emotional Exhaustion During Societal Disruption," featuring Dr. Jeff Gardere on Sunday June 14th at 3:30pmET.    What’s your favorite Caribbean blog? Sound off by using the official hashtag #HEADwithJB to share your thoughts on social media.   SIGN UP for the Jay Blessed Media Newsletter HERE.   Listen to IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, Soundcloud, Spotify and now on Pandora!   PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE, LEAVE A POSITIVE RATING AND COMMENT!    Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook.   Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com – “A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective.”   This is a Jay Blessed Media LLC. Production.

June is Caribbean American Heritage Month and "IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed" kicks off a special series focused on extraordinary individuals of Caribbean heritage, who are making valuable contributions to American society. Up first is Dr. Aletha Maybank, first ever Chief Equity Officer and VP at the American Medical Association. Dr. Maybank talks about her Antiguan background; being a black physician in American; dives deeply into COVID-19's impact on our minds and our children; and breaks down her fight towards dismantling systemic biases and providing health equity. Get into Ep. 41: "A Discussion on Health Equity."    RESOURCES: Dr. Maybank Q&A with Oprah on COVID-19 impact on minorities (4/15) AMA Announces New COVID-19 Health Equity Resources The Coronavirus Was an Emergency Until Trump Found Out Who Was Dying The Pandemic’s Missing Data- NYT Op-Ed by Dr. Maybank Top physician orgs urge COVID-19 mortality by race, ethnicity (4/8) States tracking COVID-19 race and ethnicity data (updated 5/22) Why racial and ethnic data on COVID-19’s impact is badly needed (by Dr. Maybank – 4/8)   Join in the conversation by using the official hashtag #HEADwithJB to share your thoughts on social media.   SIGN UP for the Jay Blessed Media Newsletter HERE.   Listen to IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, Soundcloud, Spotify and now on Pandora!   PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE, LEAVE A POSITIVE RATING AND COMMENT!    Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook.   Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com – “A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective.”   This is a Jay Blessed Media LLC. Production.      

Black People Are Exhausted. Cities across the U.S. are presently experiencing civil unrest as angry citizens express their outrage over the latest police killing of George Floyd, another unarmed black man. Senator Kevin Parker (D) kept it 100 in this uncut discussion on systemic racism, the killing of innocent black and brown people, black empowerment and even leaves us with actionable items. Listen as Senator Parker gives us much to think about, including his statement, “George Floyd’s blood is on our hands.” Get into Bonus Episode #3 AND SHARE THIS!    Our discussion on race, mental health and black power included: COVID 19’s effects on Small Businesses Amy Cooper / Christian Cooper George Floyd / Eric Garner NYPD West Indian American Day Carnival Association (WIADCA) Black Power and the importance of Malcolm X The Reopening of New York Managing Your Mental Health as a Leader Suggested Books by Senator Parker: The Autobiography of Malcolm X: As Told to Alex Haley Parable of The Sower Octavia Butler The Destruction of Black Civilization by Chancellor Williams Are you an exhausted black person? Sound off by using the official hashtag #HEADwithJB to share your thoughts on social media.   SIGN UP for the Jay Blessed Media Newsletter HERE.   Listen to IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, Soundcloud, Spotify and now on Pandora!   PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE, LEAVE A POSITIVE RATING AND COMMENT!    Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook.   Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com – “A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective.”   This is a Jay Blessed Media LLC. Production.

Frantz Metellus passed the NY State Bar, started his own law firm & Rustik Tavern, and was living his best life…until his work with one client changed his life! During the Subprime Mortgage Crisis, Frantz was arrested by the FBI as part of a mortgage fraud scheme. Not one to be defined by his mistakes, this proud Haitian-American father reminds the Jay Birds that, "it ain't about your fall, its all about your get up!” Listen to this riveting account of Frantz’s journey on Ep. 40: “I Am More Than My Mistakes.” Support Rustik Tavern and their staff during these COVID19 times by ordering online HERE. References: [VIDEO] An Intimate Discussion on Mental Health In The Caribbean Ep. 14: “I Am More Than My Mistake.” (with Alicia Ifill) Ep. 31: “Vibing With Brooklyn Borough President – Hon. Eric Adams”   Ever made a mistake you thought you’d never recover from? Use the official hashtag #HEADwithJB to share your thoughts on social media.   SIGN UP for the Jay Blessed Media Newsletter HERE.   Listen to IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, Soundcloud, Spotify and now on Pandora!   PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE, LEAVE A POSITIVE RATING AND COMMENT!    Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook.   Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com – “A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective.”   This is a Jay Blessed Media LLC. Production.  

Many people are experiencing high levels of stress and fatigue  under these unprecedented conditions. It is perfectly normal to feel mentally and physically exhausted, and to lack the energy and desire to perform work tasks or even be intimate with your partner. On Ep. 39: " "Excuse Me While I Take A Break," Jay unpacks the present climate, dispels the need to be busy during this COVID19 season, talks about masturbation and also discusses her latest piece on motherhood. Get your life together as Jay reminds us to be easy with ourselves. After all, it's a pandemic, not a productivity contest! READ: Motherhood Is Hard As F*ck! Overcoming Mommy Guilt. Are you stressed out and exhausted during this pandemic? Use the official hashtag #HEADwithJB to share your thoughts on social media.   SIGN UP for the Jay Blessed Media Newsletter HERE.   Listen to IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, Soundcloud, Spotify and now on Pandora!   PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE, LEAVE A POSITIVE RATING AND COMMENT!    Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook.   Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com – “A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective.”   This is a Jay Blessed Media LLC. Production.

Mother’s Day 2020 is upon us and for many the day brings a sense of celebration, for others a sense of dread. Jay invited one of her dearest friends to the #HEADwithJB podcast to have a girl chat on mental health and motherhood. Jay Birds, get into this conversation with Jay and Shanna Lynch. READ: I Don’t Hate My Mother, I Just Prefer To Stay Away From Her! Ep. 38: “A Girl Chat on Mental Health and Motherhood” with Shanna Lynch. Shanna Lynch is a first-generation Caribbean American, born to Bajan parents. In Ep. 38: “A Girl Chat on Mental Health and Motherhood” these best friends cover a range of topics such as being a single mother, Caribbean parenting, elder care, the hardships of motherhood and waiting for the right guy! As Shanna packs up her life to take care of her aging mom, we see how selfless it is to be a nurturer and to be a mom! Be on the lookout for a new blog post on Mother's Day 2020 from Jay Blessed on JAYBLESSED.com! How are you navigating your mental health and motherhood? Use the official hashtag #HEADwithJB to share your thoughts on social media.   SIGN UP for the Jay Blessed Media Newsletter HERE.   Listen to IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, Soundcloud, Spotify and now on Pandora!      PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE, LEAVE A POSITIVE RATING AND COMMENT!  Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook. Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com – “A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective.”   This is a Jay Blessed Media LLC. Production. 

It’s been a while since Jay had an intimate conversation with her Jay Birds! So, in Ep. 37: “How Are You Really Feeling?” - your favorite Caribbean podcaster chops it up solo...from her closet! April was solely focused on COVID19 and its effects and Jay closes off the month on a lighter note by exploring her feelings, giving an immigration update, and sharing her “7 Fun Things To Do While On Lockdown.” Check out this light-hearted episode, as Jay Blessed delivers this Caribbean-infused podcast, in a way only she can!   How are you really feeling? Use the official hashtag #HEADwithJB to share your thoughts on social media.    CLICK HERE to leave a 5-STAR review on Apple Podcasts. LINKS: Dear Sophie: How will President Trump’s order ‘suspending immigration’ affect me? Sign up for Mercari and get $10 off your first purchase. Here's Jay’s invitation link: https://merc.li/qcc7cfb Join Jay on Poshmark, her favorite app to buy & sell fashion. Save up to 70% off top brands! For a limited time, use her code MRSALLEYNE to save $10: https://posh.mk/3uT0SMcg45   Listen to IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, Soundcloud, Spotify, and now on Pandora!    PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE, LEAVE A POSITIVE RATING AND COMMENT!  Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook. Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com – “A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective.”   This is a Jay Blessed Media LLC. Production. 

Many parents are having a difficult time home-schooling their children. However, remote learning can be just as, if not more, frustrating for the child. In Ep 36: “Saving Our Children And Their Education During A Pandemic,” Dr. Nadia Lopez walks us through the challenges affecting most New York City public schools, especially those in impoverished neighborhoods, like Brownsville. Dr. Lopez highlights the hardships of homeschooling, discusses IEP / SETSS students, identifies the weaknesses and inequities in our educational system, challenges the public to be more active in elections, and offers sound advice to discouraged parents. Dr. Lopez even leaves Jay speechless in this powerful episode.   Ep. 36: "Saving Our Children and Their Education During A Pandemic" with Dr. Nadia Lopez   Dr. Nadia Lopez of Mott Hall Bridges Academy gives us inside access to the challenges our children, educators, and schools are facing during and after this pandemic. As a fellow parent of Latinx and Caribbean descent, this NYC school leader is overcoming her own personal mental health experience and is still championing for her scholars to maintain access to their education. As COVID19 continues to wreak havoc on the weaknesses in our community, students in poor areas could fall prey to generational issues if we do not provide educational resources and emotional support. Dr. Lopez shines a bright light on how we can prioritize our children’s education and strategize our collective voices to make valuable changes in the educational system, that disproportionately affect black and brown children.   Resources: Dr. Nadia Lopez's... State of the Village Address TED TALK: Why open a school? To close a prison. BOOK: The Bridge to Brilliance: How One Principal in a Tough Community Is Inspiring the World  Autism Resource: Sailing Autistic Seas Please Fill Out The 2020 Census HERE.    Have you been having difficulty with your child’s remote learning? Use the official hashtag #HEADwithJB to share your thoughts on social media.   Listen to IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, Soundcloud, Spotify and now on Pandora!    PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE, LEAVE A POSITIVE RATING AND COMMENT!  Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook. Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com – “A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective.”   This is a Jay Blessed Media LLC. Production. 

DISCLAIMER: Ep. 35 “A Pandemic Survival Story” contains sensitive subject matter. With over 10,000 deaths and counting in New York due to COVID19, an executive at a major Brooklyn hospital shares his first-hand experience with the dreaded virus. Khari Edwards, VP of External Affairs at Brookdale Hospital Medical Center, joins Jay on Ep. 35 to discuss the realities of what’s happening in New York and to share how he looked his own mortality in the face, as he fought not being a death statistic.   Ep. 35 “A Pandemic Survival Story with Khari Edwards”   Lockdown is beginning to take a mental hold as the constant sounds of sirens become the daily soundtrack of New York City. On Ep. 35 “A Pandemic Survival Story,” Jay shares current Covid19 data and information before she is joined by the first VP of color at Brookdale Hospital Medical Center. Khari Edwards’ perspective from the administrative level at one of the hardest-hit hospitals is invaluable. However, his personal battle with coronavirus gives us an inside view on what COVID19 does to the body, mind, spirit and even relationships. Listen and share this emotionally raw episode, as we also acknowledge the mental health effects of this pandemic and honor those who have died a lonely death – those whose bodies still lay in trailers outside of hospitals. Edwards delivers a deeply heartfelt address to those grieving, that will surely remind you to be grateful for your gift of life.   Check out Jay Blessed’s panel “An Intimate Discussion of Mental Health In The Caribbean Community” from the recently concluded virtual SocaMom Summit, HERE.     Have you lost a loved one due to the novel coronavirus? Use the official hashtag #HEADwithJB to share your thoughts on social media.   “What’s Playing In Jay’s Head: Rise Up by Andra Day.    RESOURCES: Testing for COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) CNN: Inside a Brooklyn hospital that is overwhelmed with Covid-19 patients and deaths NBC: Dr. Fauci: We Have to ‘Focus on Getting Resources’ to Vulnerable African-American Communities The Caribbean Immigrant Victims Of Covid-19   Listen to IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, Soundcloud, Spotify and now on Pandora!      PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE, LEAVE A POSITIVE RATING AND COMMENT!  Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook. Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com – “A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective.”   This is a Jay Blessed Media LLC. Production.   

Millions of people are trying to make sense of their new reality caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Restricted movement, quarantine, and social distancing are causing many to experience anxiety, sadness, frustration, anger, isolation, depression and grief. In Ep. 34, Seneca Williams, LMHC, joins Jay Blessed in a discussion on how we can grieve our old normal while taking control of our mental health during these unprecedented and uncertain times. Ep. 34: "Managing Your Mental Health During A Pandemic" with Seneca Williams, LMHC Hailing from St. Vincent, Seneca Williams, LMHC, shares her life's story, as she walks us down the path that led her to become a licensed mental health counselor and professional coach. In Ep. 34: "Managing Your Mental Health During A Pandemic,” Seneca delivers helpful tips to surviving this pandemic.  She covers: Growing Up In A Seemingly Perfect Yet Toxic Home. Walking Away From An Accident That Should’ve Killed Her. Therapy In The Caribbean Community. Identifying Anxiety Signs and Symptoms. 5 Tips To Managing Your Mental Health During A Pandemic. Plea To Those Presently In A Very Dark Place. Seneca Williams is available for online therapy in Florida, New York, and New Jersey. For more information visit www.senecawilliams.com.   THE SOCAMOM® SUMMIT: On April 10th and 11th, The SocaMom® Summit will virtually engage and empower Caribbean people across the diaspora, with online panels and discussions from some of the Caribbean’s leading voices and creative minds. Learn more and register for FREE — HERE!   Need someone to talk to while you cope through these tough times? Check out these resources:  NY's COVID-19 Mental Health Hotline. For FREE emotional support, consultation, and referral to a provider, call 1-844-863-9314   NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) COVID-19 Information & Resources HERE.  Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Free 24/7 assistance via 1-800-273-8255 or online at https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/  NYC Well is providing FREE digital mental health resources for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic HERE. Or call 1-888-NYC-WELL (1-888-692-9355) or Text WELL to 65173. Contact your personal health insurance providers for referrals and guidelines on online therapy.      PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE, LEAVE A POSITIVE RATING AND COMMENT!  Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook. Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com – “A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective.”   This is a Jay Blessed Media LLC. Production. 

DISCLAIMER: Episode 33 "Stay Home and Save Lives" represents the opinions of Jay Blessed and her guests. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for informational purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions.   Episode 33: "Stay Home and Save Lives with Dr. Cindy Duke"   We have an invisible threat that is ravaging the world's population and upending global healthcare systems. On Episode 33 "Stay Home and Save Lives," Jay gets helpful information and updates from Dr. Cindy M. Duke (find her credentials HERE) on the novel Coronavirus.   Tobago-born, Dr. Cindy Duke returns to #HeadwithJB to discuss the coronavirus pandemic and its effects, with strict instructions to all listeners to "stay home" and follow state mandates to avoid the spread of the (COVID-19) disease.   She covers: What is Coronavirus - (COVID-19). Identifying (COVID-19) symptoms. When should one go to the hospital? Healthcare workers who are high risk. Why is it necessary to stay home? Being careful of the internet's "at home" remedies. Ways to boost our immune systems. Covid19 and pregnancy.   We apologize for the choppy phone call/audio in this episode. The information was too invaluable to withhold.   CARIBBEAT: Caribbean-Americans step up to help New York cope in the COVID-19 crisis (Jay Blessed feature)   How has Covid19 affected your life? Use the official hashtag #HEADwithJB to join the conversation on social media.   There’s currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease (COVID-19). You can protect yourself and help prevent spreading the virus to others if you:  Wash your hands regularly for 20 seconds, with soap and water or alcohol-based hand rub Cover your nose and mouth with a disposable tissue or flexed elbow when you cough or sneeze Do not touch your eyes, nose, or mouth if your hands are not clean Avoid close contact (1 meter or 3 feet) with people who are unwell Stay home and self-isolate from others in the household if you feel unwell   PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE, LEAVE A POSITIVE RATING AND COMMENT!  Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook. Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com – “A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective.”   This is a Jay Blessed Media LLC. Production. 

Episode 32 was recorded in late February 2020. Jay begins by delivering a special address on the podcast's delay and the current global health pandemic - Coronavirus (COVID-19). Despite March being a month of the unexpected, it's still Women’s History Month and we’re celebrating esteemed attorney and legal analyst, Midwin Charles, Esq.  Ep 32: Celebrating Women’s History with MIDWIN CHARLES, Esq. First-generation Haitian-American Attorney Midwin Charles shares her head and heart, in a very rare interview on her full life. Laced in vibrancy and sincerity, Midwin takes us on her journey of growing up in Brooklyn in the 80’s; her challenging college years; landing then leaving her dream job; to being her own boss! Listen as this confident career woman shares her insight on various and sensitive topics, even gets honest about dating, and inspires us all to get and stay on our grind!  Topics covered: Growing up Haitian, Surviving and Thriving In A Single Parent Household, Career-Driven Mindset, Respectability Politics, Diversity, Inclusion and Equity, Black Women and Equal Pay, Pet To Threat, Imposter Syndrome, Gayle King and Cancel Culture, Oprah and The Black Community, Harvey Weinstein’s Verdict (which was breaking news during our recording) Elections 2020, and... Dating (and Relationships) as a Successful Black Woman! Also, check out Midwin’s Rapid Fire responses in reference to a few Caribbean women.   What’s Playing In Jay’s Head: "Golden" - Jill Scott  Listen to IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, Soundcloud, Spotify and now on Pandora!    PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE, LEAVE A POSITIVE RATING AND COMMENT!  Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook. Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com – “A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective.”   This is a Jay Blessed Media LLC. production. 

In honor of Black History Month, Brooklyn’s Borough President, Hon. Eric L. Adams, sat down with award-winning Caribbean podcaster Jay Blessed in a rare conversation on his prismatic personal life, controversial career as a 22-year NYPD veteran, challenging political rise and his passionate pursuit to be the next Mayor of New York City. Despite the traumatic experience of being innocently arrested and beaten by cops at 15 years old, along with his younger brother, Adams chose to become an NYPD officer to be the change he wanted to see in his community, by using his voice and service as a form of therapy. The 2021 NYC Mayoral Candidate and formidable frontrunner shares his vulnerability in this unconventional and transparent podcast interview. Though some might consider him pugnacious, controversial and a firebrand, Adams shares that his dedication towards being a rebellious public servant has been deeply rooted in disrupting and correcting unfair, unjust and unhealthy societal norms. Jay Blessed skillfully leads this 63 minute light-hearted yet complex conversation, packed with raw emotions and covering a range of topics such as: Mental Health, Mindfulness, Police Brutality, Public Safety, Immigration Issues and Reform, Voting Rights, Diabetes, Food Justice, School Nutrition, Plant-Based Health, African American Men’s Health. Affordable Housing, Gentrification, Real Estate Fraud, Homelessness, Women’s Rights, Women’s Equal Pay, Corruption Scandals, Race-Based Brutality, Caribbean-American Issues. Adams brings his receipts as he declares, “I didn’t go into the police department because I wanted to, I went into the police department because I was called to. I’m not running for Mayor because I want to, I’m running for Mayor because I’m called to!” Get some laughs, learn something new and get to know the man behind the titles, as we get inside the head of the Borough President and, possibly, next Mayor of New York City!   Do you believe Eric Adams has what it takes to be the next Mayor of New York City? Use the official hashtag #HeadwithJB and share your thoughts with us on social media.   “What’s Playing In Jay’s Head: "Say It Loud, I'm Black and I'm Proud" by James Brown  Listen to IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, Soundcloud, Spotify and now on Pandora!    PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE, LEAVE A POSITIVE RATING AND COMMENT!  Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook. Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com – “A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective.”   In My Head Soundtrack by Venor Yard.  Jay Blessed Media & KSAP Production.  (NOTE: This interview was recorded in December 2019 for the 2020 season.)

After two months hiatus, Jay Blessed returns for the 2020 season of In My Head. She updates her listeners on what they've missed and lays the forecast for this year in podcasting. The unexpectedly painful death of Kobe Bryant takes center-stage, as Jay uses this global loss to expound on the topic of "Legacy" while challenging her listeners to view their lives after death, by being conscious of the decisions they make today and how it will affect those they love. Venor Yard (@venormusic) joins #HeadwithJB’s first episode of 2020 and shares his perspective on many things related to being the editing mind behind the podcast, to his philosophical approach to life and legacy. Filled with the usual uncensored banter and laughter the Jay Birds have grown to love, Jay Blessed and IN MY HEAD is back and ready to conquer 2020 with healthy conversations focused on strengthening our mental health.   Five Ways To Define Legacy and Leadership. 1.  Identity and Values 2.  Guiding Foundational  Principles                        3.  Courage and Risk-Taking 4.  Genuine Care to Advance Others 5.  Responsibility and Accountability Adapted from: 5 Ways A Legacy-Driven Mindset Will Define Your Leadership by Glen Llopis, via Forbes.   Will you be making a concerted effort to focus on the positive legacy you leave behind? Use the official hashtag #HEADwithJB to join the conversation on social media.    “What’s Playing In Jay’s Head:” Toast by Grammy Award-winning reggae phenom, Koffee.   Listen to IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, Soundcloud, Spotify and now on Pandora!    PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE, LEAVE A POSITIVE RATING AND COMMENT!  Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook. Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com – “A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective.”   In My Head Soundtrack by Venor Yard.  Jay Blessed Media & KSAP Production.