Interruptions-Disrupting the Silence: Recent Episodes
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Interruptions is a podcast hosted by Rev. Odell M. Cooper and Cathy Patton, two parents whose lives were Interrupted - one by gun violence and the other by autism. The hosts use their voices to Disrupt the Silence caused by inherited faith and family traditions, cultural and societal stigmas, and fear. Each episode openly addresses racial and economic disparities and the impact on mental health in communities of Black and Brown people. Their guests share personal stories about how their lives have been traumatically Interrupted and portions of their own survival narrative.
Join us to hear the stories of how to reinvent yourself in the midst of your Interruptions.
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Hosts 1: Rev. Odell Montgomery Cooper Rev. Odell Montgomery Cooper MA, is currently a playwright, soon be an author “Interruptions, Disrupting the Silence” which is her personal story of trauma, faith and resilience as she responds to her Interruptions and the awakening. Also serving as an Associate Minister at Mt. Aery Baptist Church in Bridgeport, CT. An advocate for social Justice and issues that impacts communities of color. Rev. O is committed to share her personal journey of Suburban Urban mother having her life abruptly interrupted. Which led to a domino effect in her life. B y ignoring and not recognizing trauma, she suffered from PTSD, loss of employment, detachment from relationships and suicidal ideation. As a minister, Odell struggled with coping with her faith and God’s decision. Rev. O suffered a Brain aneurysm on the birth date of her son who became another innocent casualty to gun violence. She shares her trauma, will to live and becoming resilient. Odell struggled to overcome family traditions, cultural and societal stigmas about mental health and discovered a way reinvent herself during her trauma. Rev. Cooper a Bostonian, completed her undergraduate degree at Howard University in Washington, D.C. Her path toward ministry began while attending Hartford Seminary's Black Ministries Program (BMP). Where she also earned her master’s degree. She currently serves as the President of the Hartford Seminary's Black Ministries Program Alumni Association (BMPAA). Professionally, she has a successful career in being innovative in developing others to achieve successful employment and leadership development in various sectors and faith-based sectors. She serves on the executive leadership team for Congregations Organized for a New Connecticut (CONECT). Board Chair for Connecticut Violence Intervention Program (CTVIP) and member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., New Haven Alumnae Chapter. She is the mother of two children, Jackie and John (deceased), and loving grandmother.
Host 2: Cathy Patton Cathy Robinson-Patton a native of Bridgeport, CT. An active member in her childhood church Mount Aery Baptist Church serving as the Administrative Chair for the MAAFA Production. Cathy earned a BA and Masters in the field of Social Work, from the University of Connecticut. Afterwards she secured a career with The Department of Social Services. Being rewarded for skills and talents and commitment to the profession she was promoted to various positions retiring as the Deputy Director of Field Operations. Her responsibilities included children, adults, and the disabled population. Cathy has served as the past President of the Theta Epsilon Omega Chapter, of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. member of the Order of Eastern Star, Eureka Chapter #2 and host of other community organizations. Currently she is working in Social and Human services with students at Western University as an Adjunct Professor. She is also with The Connecticut Center for School Change as a Parent Liaison for their Parents Supporting Educational Excellence (Parent SEE) program, that assist parents to become leaders within their school districts to so that all children receive quality education and achieve at high levels. Being a parent of a child with Autism, she has spent many years as an advocate for all parents to ensure this population receives equal opportunities. She was also a past member of the Hamden Board of Education and Diversity Advisory Board. Her favorite and most active role is that of being a wife of 33 years to her college sweetheart, Garland Patton and the proud mother of two, Garland Jr. and Teal, her daughter in-law Jazmine and her 3 grand dogs.
Health inequities continue to prevail in the African American communities. Despite economic or social status, people of color are too often treated differently among medical institutions and professionals.
The impact of that treatment can have devastating impacts among those treated unfairly. While women are more vocal about this treatment, we tend to forget to listen and encourage the voice of men when they bare witness to a loved one being on the receiving end of treatment, and feeling the sense of helplessness addressing their care.
Hear the story of one young man whose sense of fear, anger, and doubt left him with a sense of not wanting any more children after he watched his wife suffer insurmountable pain during the birth experience of their child.
Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication. According to the Centers for Disease Control, autism affects an estimated 1 in 44 children in the United States today.
In this Episode we speak to Tracey Foskey, CEO and Creator of The TJAY Foundation. Tracey is also the mother of a child diagnosed with Autism. Tracey share with us why she created the foundation, and she issues she had doing so. She also opens up to the audience how her life was changed as she began to understand the diagnosis of autism for her child.
April is Autism Awareness Month.
Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication. According to the Centers for Disease Control, autism affects an estimated 1 in 44 children in the United States today.
In this podcast "Welcome to Holland" we will interview to mothers whose children have been diagnosed with Autism. They will talk about the challenges and triumphs of raising a child and adult with autism.
"Welcome to Holland" is in reference to a poem written by a parent of a child with a disability and she tries to comfort other parents struggling to accept their own special needs situations.
Interruptions Red Carpet is a 3-part series where we meet some of characters from the book that shaped the lives of the Cooper family and were with them during this Interruption. In each episode, Coach Cathy and Rev. O dare to invite the stories from characters themselves. You will hear stories that are tearful, heartfelt and often hilarious.
In this finale of the Red Carpet interviews we welcome cousin Darsweil Rogers -- the insightful HBCU alumni who enforces Odell to change. Cousin Darseil and Howard University Alumni mandates that Odell experience the HBCU experience to enrich her learning and exposure to a cultural college experience. Listen to his reasons and Odell’s challenges to adjust as a transfer student from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY to Washington D.C.
Talk about an Interruption - This is It!
If you haven't read the book, purchase and come meet the real characters. You can also listen to the audio version of the podcast on your favorite podcast player.
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Interruptions - the book - has launched and we are rolling out the Red Carpet!
Interruptions Red Carpe is a 3-part series where we meet some of characters from the book that shaped the lives of the Cooper family and were with them during this Interruption. In each episode, Coach Cathy and Rev. O dare to invite the stories from characters themselves. You will hear stories that are tearful, heartfelt and often hilarious.
In part 2 of the series, we hear the response from The Daughter - Jackie - a millennial, Black woman and single mother shares her journey of losing her brother and her mother’s sudden brain aneurysm. Jackie shares the journey of grieving and healing when the
bridge that kept them together is gone. The challenges of cultural and gender stigmas and how myths played a dominant hurdle in healing.
If you haven't read the book, purchase and come meet the real characters.
https://www.baobabtreestories.com/show/interruptions-disrupting-the-silence/
Interruptions - the book - has launched and we are rolling out the Red Carpet!
Interruptions Red Carpe is a 3-part series where we meet some of characters from the book that shaped the lives of the Cooper family and were with them during this Interruption. In each episode, Coach Cathy and Rev. O dare to invite the stories from characters themselves. You will hear stories that are tearful, heartfelt and often hilarious.
Part 1 of this 3 part series welcomes The Godfather - longtime friend of Rev O and the godfather of her daughter.
If you haven't read the book, purchase and come meet the real characters in the book.
Guests names: Anthony Bonnett
Interruptions is the personal triumph story of dealing with a traumatic life event and how Rev. O challenged every belief system to reinvent herself. Hear Rev. O share that questioning her faith, upbringing, culture, and education helped her to select the characteristics to help her heal and discard the myths and stereotypes that were hindering her emotional wellness.
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Dr. Thandeka, a mother of two and divorced, decides to give life and love a second chance. She signs up for a dating app, re-evaluates her priorities and learns that being submissive is a wonderful feeling. Dr. Thandeka finds a surprising and fulfilling relationship with her superman. Join us as she shares the cleansing and remarkable story of woman and man.
Regina Mullings, a mother of two and happily married and in love for 23 years. The family placed the house on the market and planned to relocate south before discovering a life altering Interruption. Listen how Regina kept her faith in God while planning a homegoing service for the husband and wedding for the daughter in the same week. Through her healing journey, Regina fell in love and reinvented herself while helping others through her prayer journal, “And I Pray: My Daily declaration to Walking in my Destiny and small group ministry for widows and widowers.
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Interruptions is a true story that details Rev. O's journey after her son, Jonathan, was murdered in a case of mistaken identity, becoming another victim of gun violence. This "interruption" in Rev. O's life ignited a domino effect of PTSD, depression, and grief compounded by a subsequent loss of employment, detachment from relationships, addition, and suicidal ideation. This whirlwind of experiences eventually triggered a brain aneurysm, leaving her in such dire straits that her doctors suggested her family begin planning for a funeral.
Rev. O shares how she emerged resilient in her struggle to overcome her physical maladies, family traditions, cultural and societal stigmas, and racial and economic disparities about mental health. She discovers a way to reinvent herself through her faith, learned experiences, and network of support.
How many middle-aged Asians do you know that suffer from a stroke, anxiety, or early death? Not many, why is that? Shifu Shirley Chock shares how she uses Tai Chi to balance the stress and interruptions that happen in everyday life. Shirley wants to spread the message of this ancient Chinese Art of Healing with others. Join us and hear the ancient art of healing.
Listen to Rev. Dr. Anthony Bennett, Senior pastor at Mount Aery Baptist Church (Bridgeport CT) share his responsibility to carry the torch and message of the MAAFA as a ministry. As a young reverend Pastor Bennett was introduced to the MAAFA from his mentor, Bishop Johnny Ray Youngblood from St. Paul Baptist Community Baptist Church in Brooklyn. Pastor Bennett also shares his story about pastoring in the midst of the pandemic while being husband, father, friend, fraternity brother and self.
The MAAFA begins a smaller production this October 31, 2021 at Mount Aery Church. Tickets are on sale
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Can I find my true passion in this new phase of my adult life and
be happy?
Owner of a newly opened shop called Bloom in New Haven, CT. Bloom is a
vibrant shop in the Westville community. Meet the owner Alisha as she
shares her story growing up in Boston to a single parent in Orchard
Park, and Mission Hill, receiving a scholarship to private schools in
Brookline, MA and attending college at Amhurst. As a young creative
woman Alisha relocates to NY and creates a career as a stylist in the
music industry - traveling the world and gaining fame and notoriety. Her
life was INTERRUPTED by false love which caused her to return to New York
and reclaim herself and life. Her journey caused her relocation to Harlem
and finding true love, marriage, and motherhood. Her life was progressing nicely...
And then the pandemic!
Committed to self and family, Alisha creatively develops and opens
Bloom. Listen to how the idea and the small local store has brought wellness to Alisha and all who visit it.
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Enola G. Aird is an activist mother. A former corporate lawyer. She was born in the Republic of Panama, of Caribbean heritage, and attributes much of her vision and passion for the movement for emotional emancipation to stories passed down in her family about her great-grandfather, Samuel Alleyne, a loyal follower of Marcus Garvey.
Enola shares the framework of the Emotional Emancipation Circles (EE Circles, EECs) are evidence-informed, psychologically sound, culturally grounded, and community-defined self-help support groups designed to help heal, and end, the trauma caused by the root cause of anti-Black racism: the centuries-old lie of White superiority and Black inferiority.
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The Rev. Dr. Jerry Streets shares how and why he integrated Mental Health Ministries into the fabric of his church. Listen to how he selected, implemented, and executed a safe place for disciples and leadership to share their stories without judgement. The Trauma informed ministries have begun to disrupt the silence of the myths and stigmas of mental health in the black community.
Since COVID the pastor noticed the disciples of the church started reported their anxiety and higher levels of depression. Now they have ministries and weekly conversations to check in on each other and access to community resources to help them heal.
For many persons of faith it has been our cultural to turn to God and pray to ask for relief, direction, and/or healing when we experience a traumatic life event. We have exercised the same practices when we or a family member displays unrecognizable or misunderstood behaviors. For generations, rather than seek professional guidance, we excuse these behaviors and attempt to deal with them in our own households and communities. The remedy is often directed toward prayer, or even worse, not addressed at all. We know mental health can be difficult to recognize and deal with, but as a result of COVID 19, exposing racism in the healthcare for communities of color, Mental Health can no longer be swept under the rug.
The Black church has had their virtual doors open, but soon the opening of their physical doors are to follow. The members of the
returning congregation may look the same on the outside, but internally, it has changed many of them. Are these Pastors ready for
the host of mental health issues that has been plaguing their membership and how are Pastors going to address this new pandemic?
In the midst of police killings of innocent unarmed Black Men, meet two young black men who reconnected with God and committed to stopping generational trauma in our youths in a unique methods.
Both Kirk Wesley, a lead organizer for Congregations Organized for a New CT (CONECT) and Chaz Carmon, President for "ICE The Beef" are disrupting generational trauma in our community and with our youth by providing them with a purpose in life. Both are Teaching our youth and young adults to make better life decisions. Both Kirk and Chaz are on a mission to agitate white privilege in CT.
We welcome Rev. Marcia Clinkscales as we honor and recognize Women’s History Month. She has been instrumental in educating
and empowering women to thrive in careers, earn their doctorate degree and become changers of the world.
Rev. Clinkscales was raised as an only child, she thought, until one day, she learned from one of her doctoral students research
on her father, that she in fact was not an only child. The students' discovery led her to locate siblings: 2 brothers, and 1 sister and a
host of nieces and nephews. Listen and watch as Dr. Clinkscales speaks with her, look a-like, biological sister whose lives match in their career paths as well as educational journey’s.
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In this episode, we introduce you to Dori Dumas, President of NAACP New Haven Chapter. Dori shares her journey in politics and passion toward providing change in the New Haven community. Dori shares how she uses her voice and power as a the president of
New Haven Chapter of NAACP to honor the legacy, history and mission of the organization. The New Haven chapter is celebrating
112 years and as being the first elected woman to the chapter comes with challenges and rewards.
Dori shares a honest conversation about the impact of COVID and Black Lives Matter has on the community, the role of the local and
national chapter.
In this episode, we introduce you to State Senator Gary Winfield, CT State Senator-Democratic Party, Chief Deputy Majority Leader.
State Senator Gary shares his journey in politics and passion toward providing change in his community. State Senator Gary shares how he uses his voice and power as a Black man who is the CT State Senator in speaking up for the Black Lives Matter Movement.
As a husband, father of 4 dealing with the COVID pandemic at home and ensuring his family is safe.
In this episode we hear from RanDe Rogers, owner and Head Chef of Sister's Cuisine in East Harlem, NY. Learn how his mid-town Manhattan upbringing and family culture has prepared him to acquire the family restaurant in Harlem and making a strong impact in the community.
Chef RanDe has continued the legacy of providing a powerful and authentic flavor on Caribbean Soul Food.
"About 24 million children in America live without their biological father, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. And there have been numerous local and national efforts to improve these statistics.
Children without fathers in the home have a greater risk of poverty, are more likely to abuse drugs and alcohol, are more likely to dropout of high school and more likely to go to prison, according to HUD officials.
Meet our guest John Barrett, a HBCU Graduate a divorcee and father of 3. He said, “I am their father. What else should I be doing?”"
The most common symptom of the holiday blues is amplified depression. This is true of people who may being dealing with depression already as well. You may be experiencing a bout of seasonal depression or holiday blues if you feel like simple activities are more difficult than normal.
The ‘holiday blues’ is not an officially recognized psychiatric condition This does not mean that you should not talk to your physician about any concerning symptoms. Our series shares options of helping yourself in addition to seeking medical support when needed.
Todays guest has turned Mary Kay and Paparazzi Jewelry into a ministry for cancer patients
and women living in homeless Shelters. Www.UtopianBijoux.com
Our other 2nd guest uses music by
singing to autistic children to help them to adopt coping behaviors.
Welcome to part 1 of our 3 part series "Pursuit of Happiness"
In this series we introduce a variety of ideas to encourage your path toward resiliency. Our series shares options of helping yourself in addition to seeking medical support when needed. The ‘holiday blues’ is not an officially recognized psychiatric condition. This does not mean that you should not talk to your physician about any concerning symptoms.
In part 1 of this series we help you find the strength to bounce back emotionally and physically by exploring a new hobby. This episode begins with a conversation with our friend Tamja Gray-Moore, LCSW.
Also joining us is Kareema Riddick about the benefits of her personal blended "Yes Darling Teas" delivered to your doorstep for every mood.
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Arts and Crafts with Ceresa Newsome, founder of "Endangered Stitches" on ways to soothe your mind and spirit.
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Join us in a discussion with Mark Brevard of the New England Donor Foundation about organ donation from the perspective of the agency that not only recruits donors, but helps the donor and/or family work through the process of this interruption of life.
How do you explain the process to those who have fear or
misunderstand the donor process?
How has COVID 19 impacted organ donations?
How or why did you get involved in the type of business?
How do explain the process to a family who did not know
their family member was an organ donor?
How do you ask a family for a members organs?
We have a riveting conversation with Abdul Rahmaan I. Muhammad who shares how the Manhood Tree Program has allowed men to become victorious in life as they unmask and reveal the naked truth about life, interruptions, and relationships.
Abdul is the Director of My Peoples Clinical Services and creator of The Manhood Tree and Fathers' MANologues. Through inspirational conversation he shares why he is invested in supporting men to unmask from the all the expectations of the world, work, and relationships, as they journey to be free of unrealistic expectations and find their true selves. We discuss fatherhood and hear about a few unspoken expectations that are placed upon men. Abdul engages us in real dialogue about his personal life interruptions, relationships, false expectations, and the pedestals others try to position men on.
The Fathers' MANologues has served as a creative therapy and place where men feel safe to share and voice their concerns. The participants in the program long to finally hear the magic words... "That’s my son! That’s my Daddy! That’s my man!"
We will discuss the following topics with our guest Adrienne Dean Parkmond of The WorkPlace Inc. the following questions:
- As a result of covid 19 how have you had to reimagine organizational processes in order or your organization to stay true to it's mission and those you service?
- What are the programs and services offered by your agency?
- As an African American woman with the position of Chief Operating Officer, how have you dealt with the Black Lives Matter issues within your organization?
We hope to begin understanding the true impact of covid 19 and the impact on professional and personal lives.
We are joined this episode by Dr. Alice Forrester, CEO of Clifford Beers to discuss how individuals personal and professional life have been impacted by trauma and Interruptions, and the power of being resilient.
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In this episode we discuss trauma and how one's personal and professional life are impacted by an interruption and the process of resiliency. We get David Addams, Executive Director, William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund to respond to the questions:
- What are the organizational process and procedures that were impacted due to the Interruption?
- What are the ongoing current strategies of the foundation to achieve the organization's mission?
- What is the future for the foundation?
We witnessed the unfolding of the layers of trauma that socially and emotionally crippled this family and their friends; the domino-effect of consequences that unfolded in the wake of that fateful night her son was murdered.
As an ordained minister, the mother felt an emotional conflict between her family's inherited traditions of their faith practices and Christian language that did not help to lessen her anger and hostility. As a servant of the Gospel, the mother took God’s lack of intervention personally. ONLY to discover, four years later that God was always present, always intervening and had a plan for this servant's life. The mother has learned to reinvent herself and has emerged as a playwright, author and continues to be an advocate not only in her community but to a global audience.
In today's podcast we asks again, "How did I get here?", and the response is, only through the Grace of God. We meet another servant of God that played a special role in the mother's healing and reconciling with God.
In this podcast we will be focusing on mental health characteristics and the process of identifying them through counseling.
We also highlight how some of these mental health conditions are hereditary and can be unconsciously conveyed through generations of shared stories. Through these discussions we see how generational trauma creates patterns of learned behaviors and language that develops internal biases in ongoing family lineage.
In conclusion, We believe what “Big Momma” told us!
A mother hears another black man was shot at the same time and in the same vicinity of the establishment in Hamden, CT where her son was murdered - by mistaken identity. She decides to no longer remain numb to the repeated gun violence and criminal activities surrounding that restaurant. This news triggered a different response and springs her into action.
She reaches out to CONECT Congregations Organized for a New Connecticut (a broad based organization of which she is a member), Hamden Police and the Mayor’s Office to assist CONECT in finding a way to stop the violence and prevent another mother from waking up to a 1:30am phone call which began unfolding the layers of trauma that socially and emotionally cripple a family and their friends.
With the additional support of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. New Haven Alumnae Chapter, local Black Churches, Southern Connecticut State University and the Hamden residents, the call to action began. Hear the process of how the lawyer, also a member of CONECT, volunteered his time and the detective assigned to her son’s case, aided this community to submit a petition to the Liquor Control Division in efforts to cancel their liquor license which led to their closure.
When a mother learns that her life was interrupted following her child becoming another innocent casualty of gun violence. Not only is a mother told that her son was murdered, her disbelief leads her to demand answers. Three weeks into the police investigation, the detectives confirmed that her son's murder was due to mistaken identity; therefore validating her suspicion.
"Interruptions" begins to unravel the layers of trauma that socially and emotionally cripple a family and their friends. The trauma that justifies... a mother’s cry.
In this episode, the hosts share the stories that have bonded a mother and child through joy, laughter and love. A mother’s love for her child is unwavering, through their triumphs, tragedies and struggles. We are joined and guided in our conversation by Tamja Gray,
"Interruptions" intends to disrupt the silence of trauma and dismiss the stigmas of mental health and counseling which have allowed this mother to share and remember the joy and love of motherhood.
We bring to you... a mother's cry.
Society, family, and social media outlines the perfect life. You should be married, have a successful career with 2.5 children, a dog, and a house surrounded with a white picket fence by the age of 25 and retired by the time your reach the age of 62... DONE! This was the inherited dream! However, if you want to make God laugh, tell him what you have already planned your life.
What happens when your plans are interrupted? How do you deal with life then? We are too often conditioned to inherit the hype from our upbringing to accept the traumas that occur in our lives and remain silent about the pain. What we neglect to respect and acknowledge is when our body screams out in pain.
Listen as we honestly discuss the tribulations of being the mother of a murdered son... a child with autism. And just when you think it’s safe to go back into the waters... COVID-19 appears.
Listen to how the hosts unfold our realities and share how we had to break-through stigmas and family traditions by understanding that healing
involves peeling away the layers of conditional trauma and counseling is not unthinkable.
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On a warm sunny day, family friend Jonathan is enroute to a political fundraiser and notices Odell sitting in her front yard. Wanting to do a check in with her since the loss of her son the previous year. He begins a casual conversation. Odell is reluctant to discuss her grief regarding her loss and even more, hesitant since she doubts that Jonathan has knowledge of the recent brain aneurysm she suffered. Instead through her journey of trauma therapy she has learned to define her present status as a reinvention of self. Her response piques Jonathan's interest as Odell responds by sharing details of the last seven months. As Odell begins to unfold the truth of the traumatic events, network of support and godly interventions. He encourages her to write her story as a theatrical production to help her, family, friends
and the community through the healing process.
Special Guest: Abigail onwunali, Jonathan Q. Berryman and Alexus Coney.