It’s always personal in Philadelphia
by Paul
It’s Always Personal In Philadelphia is an in-depth objective perspective through the lens of a mindful, conscious and spiritually aware African American family man. This fast evolving production delivers an exceptionally novel and creative audio experience. It’s Always Personal In Philadelphia is a beautiful, classy, smart, and edgy show that is grounded in history & facts.
Episodes
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Unlearning the Inheritance: Post-Traumatic Slave Syndrome, Self-Hatred, and the Path to Healing
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Parham for one of the most vulnerable conversations I’ve ever recorded. We explore how Post-Traumatic Slave Syndrome doesn’t just live in history—but in habits, coping mechanisms, and quiet forms of self-hatred we normalize every day. I openly unpack my own...
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The Loneliness Epidemic: Why Are We So Disconnected & How Do We Fix It?
Loneliness is more than just a feeling—it’s an epidemic. In this episode, trained psychologist Dr. Parham joins the conversation to unpack the deep roots of disconnection in today’s world. Why are so many people feeling isolated, and what can we do about it? Tune in as we explore the…
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Locked & Loaded: The Real Talk on Black Gun Ownership with Jerel Crew & Paul Brown
In this powerful episode of It’s Always Personal in Philadelphia, I sit down with Jerel Crew, the founder of That Gun Talk, an African-American gun club dedicated to educating and empowering Black communities through firearm ownership and safety. We dive deep into the history of Black gun...
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Strength in Stillness: A Deep Dive into Fitness, Addiction, and the Power of Vulnerability
In this transformative episode, we sit down with Antoine Lindsey, a remarkable personal trainer whose journey is nothing short of phenomenal. Antoine shares his powerful story of overcoming addiction through the pillars of mindset, healthy eating, physical fitness, and mindfulness. With a focus…
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Unspoken Bonds: A Child’s Story, A Mother’s Love, and the Legacy of Trauma
Join us on this latest episode as I sit down with Kemp Banks and his mentee, Ebony Smith. Ebony shares her powerful story of longing for her mother’s love—a love she never received. Despite this painful experience, Ebony has persevered and now thrives as a successful real estate investor…
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Guidance, Grit, and Wealth Growth
In this episode, Paul Brown sits down with his childhood friend, Antoine Daniels, to share a pivotal story from their journey. Together, they explore the power of healthy habits, mindset, the shifts that transformed their outlook, and how to grow wealth—both mentally and financially—as we step…
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How Kemp Banks Built a Real Estate Empire Using Emotional Intelligence to Fuel His Passion for Comedy
In this episode, Paul Brown sits down with the multitalented Kemp Banks for an inspiring conversation that began after Paul and his wife experienced Kemp’s hilarious comedy routine. What starts as an exploration of Kemp’s ability to freestyle his performances—layered with authenticity and…
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Mindful Manifestation: Paul & Dr. Parham Unlock the Power of Presence
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Mumir Parham to explore the transformative power of mindfulness and its role in manifestation, personal growth, and living intentionally. We discuss the importance of being fully present in the moment and how adopting a mindfulness-centered lifestyle can help...
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LEARN WHY THE 2ND AMENDMENT WASN’T DESIGNED FOR BLACK AMERICAS "THAT GUN TALK" PART 1
This episode focuses on “That Gun Talk” firearm safety, training & gun club. Special thanks to J. Crew for all of his amazing work educating our community on firearms safety, training, community and family. Please view https://www.thatguntalk.com to learn more about “That Gun Talk”. "It doesn't...
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MY “LOVE LANGUAGE” IS SELF LOVE
This episode is dedicated to my wonderful amazing wife Dr. Brown. My “Love Language” is to love myself so much that my love manifest’s itself in all things in the path of my love. Listen to “Love Languages” to transform your mindset on self care and the meaning of true authentic self love.
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TALKING ABOUT SEX “RATED MATURE”
This episode focuses on sex, dating and self awareness in the age of information.
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TALKING ABOUT MINDFUL CHILDREARING “MINDFULNESS & AWARENESS” - TALK WITH APRIL & PATE
In a time when large amounts of information are widely available to many people, largely through digital technology it is easy to be immersed in the narratives of others. It is extremely important to be conscious of your own feeling, thoughts and emotions in the present moment. This episode…
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HOW TO ENHANCE YOUR FOCUS - “THE ART OF FOCUSING”
People all over the world are experiencing information overload. Many simply do not have the space to process the information a lot of the information being received. This episode focuses on the need to unplug from the digital world in order to help us focus on creating positive narratives for…
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TALKING ABOUT POST TRAUMATIC SLAVE SYNDROME “TATTOOS PART 1” - CONVERSATION WITH BAHIA OVERTON
This episode focuses on post traumatic slave syndrome, social science, self care and spirituality. Special thanks to Bahia Overton!
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TALKING ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF MENTORS - “CONVERSATION, HAIRCUTS AND TATTOOS”
This episode focuses on how to develop a growth mindset.
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LEARN WHY PENNSYLVANIA’s “DISTRICTS 2 AND 3” ARE SO POOR.
This episode focuses on the history of systematic racism and poverty in Philadelphia and other major cities in America.
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WHY I’M VOTING FOR MALCOLM KENYATTA FOR PA STATE SENATE “SUPER VALID”
This episode focuses on the Pennsylvania 2022 senate race.
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LEARNING ALL ABOUT “MASTERMIND ALLIANCES”
This episode focuses on the need for community growth and support
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HOW TO MURDER THE MIDDLE MAN
This episode focuses on the quality and affordable healthcare Dr. Brown is providing. Click the attached link and become a member today. https://g.co/kgs/2Dq6Ff
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LEARNING ALL ABOUT “THE IMPACT PROGRAM”
In this episode focuses on providing support for the youth of Philadelphia.
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LEARNING ALL ABOUT ATV & DIRT BIKE STREET CULTURE “BIKE LIFE FAMILY”
This episode focuses on Philadelphia bike life and the need for community organizations, self express, mentorship and local politics.
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HONORING MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR
This episode focuses on the injustices experienced by many African Americans during the civil rights movement that many continue to experience today. Dedicated to Joyce Wilson!
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A BLACK WOMEN’S TRUTH
Please contact Naaserah Abdul on Facebook, Instagram (Top_notch_na) or via email ([email protected]) for proper financial coaching..........This episode focuses on financial literacy. I hope it serves to help develop a growth mindset. This episode is dedicated to my amazing wife, daughters ,...
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LEARNING ABOUT NEUROPLASTICITY - “THE SLEEPER MUST AWAKEN”
This episode focuses on self expression, mental health and reparations for the descendants of enslaved African Americans. “Please purchase the book “The Debt by Randall Robinson” to understand what America needs to provide to the descendants of enslaved African Americans.
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TALKING ABOUT THE BLACK HOLOCAUST AKA “THE MAAFA”
The MAAFA is a Kiswahili term for " terrible occurrence " or " great disaster " . It refers to the Black Holocaust when millions of Africans died during the journey of captivity from the west coast of Africa to the shores of America, known as the Middle Passage . Our ancestors died in the belly…
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TALKING ABOUT “NEUROPLASTICITY, POST TRAUMATIC STRESS AND POST TRAUMATIC SLAVE SYNDROME”
This episode focuses Neuroplasticity, Post Traumatic Stress and Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome. Neuroplasticity also known as neural plasticity, or brain plasticity, is the ability of neural networks in the brain to change through growth and reorganization. It is when the brain is rewired to...
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LEARN THE HISTORY OF VOTER SUPPRESSION “WHISPERS FROM THE PAST” - CONVERSATION WITH BILL MARX
Learn about the history of voter suppression. Voter suppression is a strategy used to influence the outcome of an election by discouraging or preventing specific groups of people from voting.
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HOW TO HAVE A BALANCE OF TALKING AND LISTENING “THE ART OF CONVERSATION”
Learn how to have a conversation. A conversation is a talk, especially an informal one, between two or more people, in which news and ideas are exchanged. "she picked up the phone and held a conversation in French"
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PROTECTING YOUR PEACE - CONVERSATION WITH DR. PARHAM
Protecting your peace means maintaining a healthy environment for growth and also guarding your state of mind. ... Protecting your peace means cultivating a safe space internally and externally where you can be productive rather than just doing things just to do them. Dedicated to my wife and...
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FREEDOM IN GRIND CONVERSATION WITH JAY THE BARBER.
This episode focuses barbering, business and mentorship.
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THE FACTS (PART 2)
This episode focuses on history and the need for teamwork.
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I’M VOTING FOR BIDEN & HARRIS
This episode focuses on the importance of voting against Trump.
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BILL MARX FOR CONGRESS
https://www.billmarxforcongress.org. Through legislative debate and compromise, the U.S. Congress makes laws that influence our daily lives. It holds hearings to inform the legislative process, conducts investigations to oversee the executive branch, and serves as the voice of the people and the...
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PERMISSION TO FEEL
Labeling emotions accurately increases self-awareness and helps us to communicate emotions effectively, reducing misunderstanding in social interactions. vmgp6itRTNw https://youtu.be/vVVA_siR-xg https://youtu.be/ibc8Q1H1sKc https://youtu.be/ceIHHbx0jV4 https://youtu.be/Tpsdndojdjs...
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PSYCHOSIS - CONVERSATION WITH Dr. PARHAM
Psychosis - is an umbrella term; it means that an individual has sensory experiences of things that do not exist and/or beliefs with no basis in reality. During a psychotic episode, an individual may experience hallucinations and/or delusions. They may see or hear things that do not exist.…
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THE MULFORD ACT OF 1967 - CONVERSATION WITH DAN MERIN
The Mulford Act was a 1967 California bill that repealed a law allowing public carrying of loaded firearms. Referenced sources: https://youtu.be/I-m2Y8eLjmI https://youtu.be/ofsncCF9O_U https://youtu.be/9Pwro3vCUdU https://youtu.be/RIrcB1sAN8I https://youtu.be/vcqc8E8rj6E...
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NEUROPLASTICITY - CONVERSATION WITH ILYA MOSES
Neuroplasticity: The brain's ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life. Neuroplasticity allows the neurons (nerve cells) in the brain to compensate for injury and disease and to adjust their activities in response to new situations or to changes in their...
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VICTORY GARDENS FOR PHILADELPHIA - CONVERSATION WITH DAN MERIN
A vegetable garden, especially a home garden, planted to increase food production during a war. Referenced sights listed below. https://youtu.be/-I3e6Mkfp7M https://youtu.be/Zlpx2UARByo. https://youtu.be/iOXiutxssdM https://youtu.be/7bXXgQBB9Z4. https://youtu.be/tqXvwaBKtRc...
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EXIT STRATEGY- CONVERSATION WITH DR. PARHAM
ex·it strat·e·gy a preplanned means of extricating oneself from a situation that is likely to become difficult or unpleasant. "it is vital that all investors have some sort of exit strategy"
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“U.S.” & THE “RONA” - CONVERSATION WITH DR. PARHAM
“What is anxiety?” - Gun Stores Ruled Essential Businesses During Coronavirus Shutdowns Trump administration adds guns to list of industries like food and energy after lobbying by firearms industry. Gun sales have picked up during the coronavirus pandemic. By Zusha Elinson (WALL STREET JOURNAL -...
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THE RONA / PREVENTATIVE MEASURES - CONVERSATION WITH P.H.
Pre·ven·ta·tive Intended or used to prevent or hinder; acting as an obstacle: preventive measures. Carried out to deter expected aggression by hostile forces. Preventing or slowing the course of an illness or disease; prophylactic: preventive medicine; preventive health care.
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MEMORY TEST PART 2 - SELF-HELP / SELF-WORTH
Self worth is the opinion you have about yourself and the value you place on yourself. An example of self worth is your belief that you are a good person who deserves good things or your belief that you are a bad person who deserves bad things.
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MEMORY TEST - CONVERSATION WITH PATE-O
The Benefits of Forgetting. When you let go of your emotional charges from your past, you retain the wisdom but stop overloading your system. This results in greater inner clarity and well-being. It also makes it much easier to learn and remember new information.
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“Positive Energy”
An energy which makes the surrounding feel good from inside and outside. An energy where ones finds a reason to live and smile. A person who is able to spread happiness even in his or storm is a person with positive energy. Hence this is an positive energy.
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THE “ME TOO MOVEMENT” DURING “WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH”
Why Do We Celebrate Women's History Month? Women's History Month is a dedicated month to reflect on the often-overlooked contributions of women to United States history. ... In 1980, President Jimmy Carter issued the first presidential proclamation declaring the week of March 8 as National…
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JUST LISTEN - PART 2
Vote for Bernie Sanders 4/28/2020
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HOW NOT TO BE A LIAR (CONVERSATION WITH MARTY & JABAR)
HELPING YOU POLICE YOUR CREDIT TO COP WHAT YOU NEED (https://creditcop.org)
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JUST LISTEN - CONVERSATION WITH JAE
Show about everything “we” need to know.
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GOOD MONEY “CONVERSATION WITH MANI”
kar·ma - (in Hinduism and Buddhism) the sum of a person's actions in this and previous states of existence, viewed as deciding their fate in future existences.
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Michael Bloomberg vs The Hip-Hop Flag
New York Times article by Maggie Astor Feb. 19, 2020 Days before he announced his presidential campaign in November, Michael R. Bloomberg, the mayor of New York City from 2002 through 2013, renounced one of his signature policies: stop-and-frisk, in which police officers stopped and searched...
About this show
It’s Always Personal In Philadelphia is an in-depth objective perspective through the lens of a mindful, conscious and spiritually aware African American family man. This fast evolving production delivers an exceptionally novel and creative audio experience. It’s Always Personal In Philadelphia is a beautiful, classy, smart, and edgy show that is grounded in history & facts.
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