Michael Motivates Podcast: Recent Episodes
Michael Carter Jr
Michael Carter Jr. took the courage to share his journey dealing with mental health and using his pain to find his purpose in life. He is discussing personal stories to live a better and happier life while attempting to inspire the world. Michael believes that he can help others by using his experiences.
As a person that has become resilient during times of adversity while also receiving professional counseling and spirituality to help maintain a balanced life. Michael is dedicated to putting his passion into helping others overcome life's adversity and dream to achieve it.
In this episode, my special guest is a comedian, actor, writer, and radio personality, but best well known in the comedy world by appearing on HBO's Def Comedy Jam Show, Laffaholics, Whiteboyz In Da Hoo, and more. My guest is Comedian Talent. We discuss finding laughter in comedy as a resource to help us laugh through the pain. The guys reminisce about the good times working together at the radio station, gravitating to positive energy from others around them, comedy is healthy and good for you, and much more. You can follow Comedian Talent on Social Media to find out his upcoming shows:
IG: @Talentdacomedian
FB: Kingtalent Harris
Twitter: @itsjustcomedy
Email: Talent@itsjustcomedy.com
In this episode, Michael's special guest is Dr. Keisha Mack, Co-Founder, and Partner of "The MECCA Group." Dr. Mack has extensive training, education, and research in counseling and clinical psychology. She will discuss the stigma behind mental health illness that affects thousands of people and labels individuals negatively that separates them from others. These harmful effects of stigma can be intentional or unintentional and leave a person feeling judgmental about themselves. Every year people overcome the challenges of mental illness to do the things they enjoy. Through developing and following a treatment plan, you can dramatically reduce many of your symptoms.
The MECCA Group, LLC information:
Email: admin@themeccagroupllc.com
FB: Facebook.com/themeccagroup
IG - @themeccagroup
Linked In - The MECCA Group LLC
Phone: 202-529-3117
In today's episode, we talk about You Cannot Heal What You Do Not Reveal with my special guest Fatima C. Oliver. She shares her personal story of overcoming physical and sexual abuse, a personal tragedy, abandonment issues, domestic violence, and horrible decision making to become a scholar in psychology, a life coach, and a published author. We will discuss her book "The Prescription is in the Dirt," as she shares the following tools:
- Being a victim vs self victimization
- Finding her safe place
- How she got to the core of her trauma and letting it go
- Dealing with psychodynamic issues
- How letting go helped reduce her anxiety
- Tripping into writing a book "The Prescription is in the Dirt"
- And more
For more information on Fatima C. Oliver visit :
website: https://fatimac.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fatimaoliver1975
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFatimaCOliver/
In today's episode of Michael Motivates, There is no guest. Michael shares his enjoyable weekend as he drives to Philadelphia to attend a 76ers game with his two friends. His anxiety the night before the game of thinking about reuniting with a former NBA player.
- The car rental experience at Enterprises to start the day.
- Driving to Philly listening to old school hip
- Living in the moment
- Facing the reality of my mother suffering from dementia
- Judging the outdoor festival in West Nyack, NY
- Having a good time at brunch with the family
Michael's guest is his cousin Mark Black, a former soldier with an inspiring story. He served this country and could've died from the bomb hitting his vehicle. He lost a friend that day, but he walked away with minimal injuries. He shares his story about what gave him the courage to enlist in the service. The importance of April 4th, which is known as "Black Sunday" to soldiers. The meaning behind it and why this date is so important that it brings anxiety to him. He also talks about:
Dealing with PTSD How infantry prepared his mind to push yourself to overcome life's most challenging battles How he prepared himself to be broken entering the Marines The moment he realized he needed help Finding his relationship with God
Episode # 11: Today, I'm talking to an incredible businesswoman Sandy Rowley on Overcoming Life's Hardships to Become The Top Webdesigner to Celebrities and Brands. She is one of the country's top SEO experts, an honorary Webby Award recipient, and the founder of several web design and marketing agencies. She shares her remarkable journey from changing careers during adversity to becoming a successful web designer for celebrities, world-renowned brands, and other high-growth start-up enterprises throughout the country. She shares her journey on how to overcome life's hardships to building a successful web design company: Changing careers during adversity How to stay motivated Having the imagination to help you get through the tough times Make the best of your opportunity to maximize the moment Designing for Patti Labelle
For questions and inquiries contact Sandy Rowley Call/text: 775-870-0488
Mon-Sat 8AM - 8PM CST
On this episode of Michael Motivates, my special guest is my cousin Govinda "G2da" Carter. We discuss his journey from being illegally evicted from his apartment to being homeless and dealing with loneliness and depression while raising his son. We also discuss what helped him get out of living in his truck, abusive relationship, being a victim of his circumstances, and his mindset to kill his old self to become the best version of himself today. Tune in!
You can listen to G2da's music:
https://soundcloud.com/g2daofficial
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SLGhMMKtLI
https://ditto.fm/diamond-mine-g2da
You don’t have to be a professional athlete or the best sports team to have the most incredible comeback. You can be who you are and believe that you can still overcome your setbacks and learn from your mistakes. It’s probably the best teacher for building your character and resilience to overcoming difficulty.