Living Strong: The Flip Side of Adversity

Rooted Before You Rise: Building Stable and Sustainable Growth

Join me for a special solo episode as we wrap up Season 15 of The Flip Side of Adversity before I take my summer break! ☀️But let me be clear—this isn’t about endings… it’s about new beginnings. 🌱💫We’re talking about what it really means to get rooted before you rise—because stable, sustainable growth doesn’t happen by accident, it happens on purpose. 🙌🏾Let’s close this season with some laughs, some lessons, and a whole lot of celebration. 🎊 Don’t leave me hanging, y’all—come vibe with me, reflect, and get ready for the next chapter.

Bold, Black, & Bankable: The Truth About Black Beauty

In this empowering episode, we explore the brilliance, resilience, and billion-dollar power of Black beauty—body, business, and brain. From busting myths to building wealth, discover how Black creators are claiming their space, rewriting narratives, and turning culture into capital. Bold. Black. Bankable. This is the truth about Black beauty.

Championing Black Maternal Health

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Pennsylvania State Representative Gina H. Curry—educator, equity champion, and co-founder of the PA Black Maternal Health Caucus. With decades of experience serving youth, families, and underrepresented communities, Rep. Curry shares why the fight for Black maternal health is urgent, personal, and long overdue. Together, we unpack the systemic disparities that have placed Black women at risk and the legislative action being taken to change that narrative. This is more than policy—it’s about saving lives, reclaiming wellness, and restoring dignity. Tune in for a conversation rooted in purpose, power, and possibility.

The Survivor Power Playbook

The Survivor Power Playbook with guest Krystal Gonzalez
Founder of Redirecting Our Culture Inc., grief & resiliency coach, and unstoppable activist.
 
After enduring the unimaginable loss of her daughter to gun violence, Krystal made a powerful decision—she turned her pain into purpose. Now, she uplifts grieving mothers, guides families through trauma, and teaches others how to transform grief into legacy.
 
This episode is not just a conversation—it’s a call to hope, healing, and action.

Cultivating An Ecosystem For Healing

We’re closing out our Trauma Through the Lens of Gender series with a powerful conversation featuring Brandon R. Brown—a nationally recognized trauma specialist and community healer with over 25 years of experience.
TONIGHT, we’ll explore how to build healing-centered spaces through emotional intelligence, trauma-informed practices, and intergenerational resilience.
💬 It’s time to go back to the basics—because healing isn’t a solo journey. It’s a community movement.
🎧 Don’t miss this transformative episode on The Flip Side of Adversity!
 

Strategies For Healing

Part 2 with Brandon Brown!! NOW!!! This episode dives into the ecosystem of trauma—how it shapes perceptions, impacts relationships, and influences how we show up in the world. We’ll unpack the role gender plays in that ecosystem and offer practical strategies for building emotional intelligence and leading others toward healing.
🧠💬 What does it really take to lead people through trauma? How do we build emotional intelligence when pain runs deep?
We’re getting honest, intentional, and transformational. Join us for a Flip Side Conversation on healing.

Mental Health Replay With Sara Ashley Andrews

For Mental Health Awareness Month listen in to this Encore episode with Sara Ashley Andrews as we dive into the tension between Resilience and Adversity and answer a few questions:
“Resilience Through Adversity: Turning Pain into Purpose”
        1. How can adversity help foster personal growth and resilience in individuals?
2.In what ways can overcoming challenges reshape one’s perspective on success and failure?
3.How does adversity cultivate stronger problem-solving skills and creativity?
4.Can experiencing adversity enhance empathy and compassion for others? How?
5.What are some strategies for turning adversity into an opportunity for positive transformation?

Black Women, Weathering and How to Weatherproof For Health

Black women are more likely to die from heart attacks, stroke, high blood pressure, and several cancers than any other racial or ethnic group. Weathering is the term coined by Dr. Arline T. Geronimus, a public health researcher, to explain this health gap. Her theory is that systemic discrimination, racism, and oppression cause a cascade of biological changes in the body, leading to an increase in chronic disease, suppressed immune function, and cancer. On this episode of Flipside of Adversity, Dr. Shanda McManus will discuss weathering and how you can fight back and become WeatherProof.

Trauma Through The Lenses Of Gender

In this powerful and thought-provoking episode of Living Strong: The Flip Side of Adversity, Dr. Veirdre Jackson is joined by guest co-host Brandon Brown for a courageous conversation that explores trauma through the lens of gender. Together, they unpack the ways gender identity and societal expectations shape how individuals experience, express, and heal from trauma.
Whether you're on your own healing journey or supporting someone through theirs, this episode is a must-listen.

Living with Purpose

This week on The Flip Side of Adversity, Dr. Jackson is joined by special co-host Dr. Zenida Driver—therapist, visionary, and founder of Right Path Counseling. In this heartfelt episode, Dr. Driver opens up about her deeply personal journey to discovering her purpose, one filled with unexpected U-turns, long pauses, and meaningful detours.
She shares how those moments of uncertainty ultimately shaped her calling: to empower others to find and follow their unique path. With wisdom rooted in reflection and persistence, Dr. Driver reminds us that purpose isn’t about having it all figured out—it’s about honoring the process and showing up with intention, even when the road gets messy.
Tune in for a powerful conversation on purpose, resilience, and what it really means to live a life that feels true.