One Moment Podcast

por Kevin Odom

Isolation to Connection: Blue Hour Gospel and Queer Mental Health Truths #Authenticity #HealingJourney

Growing up gay in the 90s mental health created isolation that still echoes. Colin Belcourt joins One Moment Podcast to talk Blue Hour Gospel, the liminal space where identity felt both possible and impossible, and why surface-level allyship fails the moment real vulnerability appears. The conversation moves through stigma myths, the need to listen without centering yourself, the oxygen-mask priority of knowing yourself first, and how a therapist’s journaling homework became a book that forced parents to sit with the full truth. Patience, presence, and authentic self-work are the through-lines—tools that turn isolation into actual connection across difference. Timestamps: 00:00 podcast intro 07:06 social death sentence 18:31 bridging surface vs real 32:25 put your mask on first 45:02 right immersion 1:03:49 final takeaway #mentalhealth #queer #vulnerability #selflove #therapyworks Rate and review after listening—what one practice from this episode are you taking into the week? Fueled by: #theplacetooheal #brightlifetherapypllc Subscribe via RSS.com feeds (Apple, Pandora, Deezer, Amazon Music, Listen Notes) and set the episode to download automatically. Find Colin on LinkedIn and Instagram for more. Content addresses mental health, stigma, and recovery themes. Contact 988, Seattle WA crisis resources, or local emergency help if support is needed.

30 jul 2026

1:08:10

Hope in Recovery: Addressing War on Drugs Through Collegiate Communities #RecoveryIsPossible #CollegiateRecovery

Reflection on systemic challenges leads to action in building accessible recovery. Jarmichael Harris discusses the war on drugs' lasting effects and the growth of collegiate recovery efforts that support students holistically. Evergreen insights on social determinants, prevention, and sustained support beyond treatment make this a valuable listen for anyone in or supporting recovery. Timestamps: 04:49 - Policy realities 13:10 - Community pillars 28:54 - College transitions 36:37 - High school and peer programs 49:26 - National gaps and dreams #MentalHealthRecovery #SoberPath #HealingCommunities #YouthResilience #Connection Share via RSS feeds and discuss with your circle. What evergreen lesson stands out? Recovery allies: #mindfullymecounselingpllc #brightlifetherapypllc Follow via RSS.com and your favorite directories for consistent episodes. Rate and review to boost discoverability. Connect with Jarmichael Harris: jarmichaelharris.com, @engagerecovery (Facebook/Instagram), https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrisja06/ Disclaimer: Not a replacement for professional care. Contact 988 or episode-specific local resources (e.g., NC/Wilmington areas) for help. Note: Please do not reach out to the One Moment Podcast offering social media services, SEO services, follower growth, or similar promotions.

1 jul 2026

1:06:11

Quiet Mind, True Essence: J Clay on Music, Thoughts & Recovery #MentalHealthRecovery #HealingJourney

Reflection turns action when we follow the inner thread without attachment to outcomes. J Clay and Kevo reflect on spiritual rap's role in uniting conflicts, the educational path of repeated lessons, and embracing perfection as creations. From vibration experiments to St. Francis prayer, the talk emphasizes one-moment helpfulness, seed planting, and walking in spirit's sunlight. Evergreen insights for sustained recovery, mental clarity, and purposeful living. Timestamps: 00:00 First Show Since February 01:43 Artist Update 05:41 Transformation Story 08:37 Thoughts Destiny Quote 12:44 Stoic Outcomes 19:13 No Difference at Core 26:51 Family Psychic Abilities 32:09 Higher Vibrations 37:27 Kidney Transplant Guidance 46:09 No Expectation Leaps 54:01 Channel of Peace Spiritual rap artist recovery journey through thought transformation and triggers delivers timeless tools for reflection to action. #recoveryispossible #spiritualawakening #traumahealing #rawresilience #mindfulmoments Reflect and act—share this feed with your circle and discuss what "be helpful in this moment" means for you. Supported by: #brightlifetherapypllc #theplacetooheal Subscribe via RSS.com feeds for Apple, Pandora, Deezer, Amazon Music, Listen Notes and more. Disclaimer: Mental health topics covered. National 988 Lifeline and local San Antonio resources available 24/7. P.S.A.: One Moment Podcast does not accept or respond to outreach offering social media management, SEO services, follower growth, or similar promotional services. We focus on authentic recovery conversations and appreciate genuine listener engagement only.

1 jul 2026

1:03:34

Patient Voices on Informed Consent & Mental Health Care Gaps #RecoveryTruth #Advocacy

In a system quick to prescribe but slow on full disclosure, what does true informed consent look like? Ellen Lubensky and Kev unpack benzo withdrawal, trust erosion, and paths forward in this evergreen One Moment Podcast discussion. Covering parity needs, label impacts, self-advocacy tools, and the human element often lost in 15-minute visits, this episode offers reflection and actionable evergreen insights for listeners worldwide. Timestamps: 04:46 - System Concerns 08:34 - Doctor Trust 13:10 - Forced vs Voluntary Contexts 19:23 - Addiction vs Dependence 25:39 - Borderline & Substance Overlaps 30:04 - Diagnosis Challenges 42:49 - Rights Loss in Holds 58:44 - Asking for Options 1:08:51 - Final CTA Anchored in informed consent benzodiazepine withdrawal mental health, it promotes enduring reflection into action. #MentalHealthReform #HealingJourney #PatientCentered #RawResilience #PurposeDriven Reflect, share with your circle, and subscribe via RSS for clean feeds across directories. What's one step you'll take for better advocacy? Partners in the journey: #vitalapparel #mindfullymecounselingpllc Add to your favorite RSS reader or apps like Apple Podcasts, Pandora, etc., for reliable updates and cross-platform access. Sensitive topics on healthcare and mental health. Not advice—consult professionals. NJ-specific: Reach local crisis services or Mental Health Association. National: 988 for immediate support. Prioritize safety. P.S.A. Hey everyone, quick note from the One Moment Podcast team: Please do not reach out offering social media management, promotion, SEO services, or any kind of marketing help. We appreciate the support, but we handle our own growth in-house. We’re focused on raw, authentic conversations—personal stories and thoughtful comments are always welcome in the comments. Thanks for understanding and keeping the space real.

30 jun 2026

1:11:15

More Me Than Before: Borderline Inpatient Story & Emotional Tools #MentalHealthRecovery #HealingJourney

Evergreen listen on evolving recovery: Marie’s update from previous appearance—navigating new layers of trauma, borderline, physical health, and inpatient growth. Focus on feeling emotions fully, schemas, moral injury processing, and advocacy. Includes poetry and forward sparks for lasting healing. This reflection-to-action episode supports consistent listening across feeds. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 08:39 - Sobriety & Recent Challenges 18:00 - Inpatient Reset Details 25:58 - Deep Dive into Schemas & Moral Injury 41:11 - Practical Emotional Tools & DBT 51:18 - Self-Advocacy & Healthcare 1:04:46 - Poem: Facing Emotions 1:15:13 - Human Essence Discussion 1:23:16 - Ways to Connect Aligned with timeless recovery journeys. #TraumaHealing #SobrietyJourney Reflect & act—reach out or journal one emotion today. Big thanks to: #dubbyenergy #webhash Add to your RSS feed for consistent recovery content. Disclaimer: Resources: 988, local crisis centers (St. George, UT). Professional support key. P.S.A.: Please do not reach out to us about wanting to pay for any social media services, monetizing our social media, growing our followers, etc. We are not interested in paying for said services.

17 jun 2026

1:28:07

Mental Health Impact on Officers & Families: Doug Lawrence Recovery Story #RecoveryJourney #PTSDSupport

Evergreen look at one officer’s PTSD, alcohol use for coping, relational strain, and sustained recovery. Doug shares service impacts, drinking patterns, family near-loss, protective factors like a nurse and letters, and lessons on seeking help amid stigma. Includes timelines of struggle and sobriety, generational context, grief distinctions, daily practices, and the power of safe conversations with disclaimers. Optimized for clean syndication. Reflection to action encourages proactive mental health steps personally and communally. Timestamps: 00:00 - Welcome 04:25 - Mental Health Ripples 10:16 - Help-Seeking Barriers 17:38 - Triggers 23:14 - Resources Evolution 28:27 - Marital Effects 34:06 - Long-Term Thoughts 43:44 - Drinking Duration 48:18 - Trust Rebuild Applicable for Winston-Salem, NC listeners and wider audiences. #MentalHealthAwareness #RecoveryIsPossible #EmotionalWellbeing #InnerStrength #Healing Big thanks to: #theplacetooheal #brightlifetherapypllc #vitalapparel Subscribe via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Pandora, Deezer, Amazon Music, Listen Notes, and beyond for easy access across platforms. Disclaimer Educational sharing of experiences only—not professional advice. Utilize 988 or local NC resources. PSA: Do not reach out to us trying to get us to pay for social media services, such as monetizing our content, growing our following, etc.

5 jun 2026

1:03:32

Intergenerational Healing: Father's Camp Story & Women's War Contributions #ResilienceStories #RecoveryJourney

Liisa Kovala's decision to document her father's Stutthof experiences at 84 became a catalyst for understanding deeper family wounds. This episode examines healing from historical trauma through storytelling and family legacy, highlighting Finnish resilience and women's vital roles. Liisa walks through her research process, camp visit, and how fiction allowed her to process real events like Alzheimer's alongside wartime narratives. Sisu emerges as key—courage that begins where grit ends. The reflection leads to action: telling stories to honor the past and build better futures. Evergreen wisdom for anyone carrying heavy histories. Timestamps: 03:14 - Canadian winter realities 09:12 - University creative writing path 28:56 - Gender focus evolution in writing 40:19 - Eye-opening camp facts and nationalities 57:03 - Post-WWII women's reckoning How can sharing one story create ripples of understanding? Let us know. #HistoricalTrauma #SisuStrength #StorytellingHealing #EndTheStigma #TraumaRecovery Subscribe via RSS, rate the show, and pass this episode along to spark meaningful talks. Recovery allies: #mindfullymecounselingpllc #webhash #dubbyenergy Add to your favorite feed on RSS.com, Apple, Pandora, and more for seamless listening. Episode touches on trauma. Local Winston-Salem/Forsyth County: Contact BEAR Team. National: 988. Resources in disclaimer only.

2 jun 2026

1:05:27

AI Game Companions, Bias Breaking & Detaching Outcomes: A Recovery Conversation That Hits Different #ResilienceJourney #EmotionalWellbeing

In this honest back-and-forth, Kevin recounts his recovery origins—high-school curiosity about psychology amid substance use, the frustration of pills and misdiagnoses that never touched the internal ache, and the mentor whose shared story finally created identification where nothing else did. He gets vulnerable about the cultural immersion that ended 26 years of fear toward Muslims, the universal question of “what are we afraid of?” that shifted his worldview, and why practicing detachment from outcomes after life’s unexpected detours like car accidents or border crossings allowed him to live more freely in the present as an existentialist who sees every person as equally deserving of love and respect. Carissa Karban unpacks AstroPuffs, the iOS game her team is building with relational AI companions that remember you, build relationships, and make progression about community contribution rather than scarcity or violence—drawing on coaching experience, leadership, neuroscience, and evolutionary biology to prove play is the point before adulthood narrows possibility. The conversation shows how these elements create real emotional development seeds that translate beyond the screen. Timestamps: 0:13 – Welcome & Carissa’s game vision 1:22 – AI companions that remember and relate 5:33 – Chronic dysregulation vs. abundance through play 14:35 – Kevin’s recovery origin and mentor impact 29:22 – Roots of division, fear of the unknown, and one immersion that changed everything 43:52 – Detaching from outcomes for real freedom 1:15:48 – Join the AstroPuffs waitlist at astrapuffs.com 1:17:08 – Final takeaway: loosen your hold #MentalHealthRecovery #HealingThroughPlay #BreakTheBias #CommunityHealing #DetachmentJourney What’s one way you’re choosing connection over isolation or fear this week? Rate, review, and share this feed with someone who needs it. Supported by: #dubbyenergy #vitalapparel Subscribe via RSS, add to your favorite podcast app, and keep the conversation alive. This episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice. If you’re in crisis, call or text 988 immediately for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. In the Winston-Salem, NC area, reach out to NAMI North Carolina (800-451-9682) or the local Forsyth County BEAR Team for compassionate, rapid response support.

27 may 2026

1:20:47

Bet on the Right Horse: Mentors, Relationships & Recovery Truths #RecoveryWisdom #PathForward

Patrick Sangimino knew his dream job by age 10—sports writing like Oscar Madison. Decades later, after covering pro football and facing layoffs, a health pause let him finish "Dogs Chase Cars," a novel about a columnist forced to choose between career glory and the relationship that completes him. Evergreen lessons emerge on tough-love mentoring, the slow death of family dinner tables, fake news fatigue, and why relationships remain central to mental health and recovery. Listeners gain perspective on life's forks, discernment, and creating meaning without walking alone—timeless for podcast feeds seeking depth. Timestamps: 03:34 - Path to journalism 07:37 - Family & mentors in development 20:23 - Drafting the novel 28:32 - Journalism's challenges 37:58 - Cultural family contrasts 58:49 - Defining the path yourself #EmotionalWellbeing #RecoveryJourney #PersonalGrowth #MentorshipMatters Rate, review, and share on your favorite app—every interaction helps these stories reach more people ready for real talk. Big thanks to: #webhash #mindfullymecounselingpllc #brightlifetherapypllc Subscribe via RSS.com or your preferred app for automatic updates, cross-platform access, and supporting independent mental health storytelling. Not a replacement for professional care. In crisis, contact 988 or Charlotte, NC local lines. Psychology Today for therapist connections.

21 may 2026

1:13:18

Soul on Fire with Glenda Benevides: Intention, Compassion & Leaving the World Better #EdutainmentHealing #LegacyBuilding

Glenda Benevides returns to One Moment Podcast with a clear message: soul on fire, authenticity, self-reflection, and mental health recovery all start when you stop living on autopilot. She shares how she took her many artistic gifts and turned them into a one-of-a-kind hybrid experience that uses music, stories, visuals, and journaling to create real community and lasting change. This episode leans into the legacy lens — why clarity and courage matter more than the constant “me-first” grind, how compassion can interrupt the reaction cycle, and what it took for Glenda to make peace with her younger self on old footage. Listeners get the full picture of her upcoming Soul on Fire live shows that deliver entertainment, tools, and warm handoffs to coaches and therapists so the healing continues. Timestamps: 00:01 – Intro & Glenda’s return 03:32 – Soul on Fire meaning & vision 07:48 – We are more than any label 18:26 – Compassion in real-life moments 34:54 – Sitting comfortably with yourself 1:08:49 – Always a way forward & legacy #HealingJourney #AuthenticLiving #SelfReflection #RawResilience #CompassionPractice Fueled by: #dubbyenergy #brightlifetherapypllc #vitalapparel What intention are you setting after hearing this? Share it in the comments or your own feed and pass the episode on. Subscribe via RSS.com and follow on all platforms for every new drop. Watch video on YouTube, stream audio on Apple, Pendora, Amazon, Listen Notes, and more! This episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 immediately. In the Greensboro, NC area, reach out to the local BEAR Team for immediate response or call the NC Peer Warmline at 855-PEERS-NC for peer support 24/7.

14 may 2026

1:12:24

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