In this "Sunday Blessings" Podcast Jay Hildebrandt talks with songwriter Michael McLean about how he became a songwriter and his inspiration for his "Forgotten Carols" songs.Kirjoittanut Sunday Blessings

Jenny Oaks Baker is an LDS concert violinist. She talks with Jay Hildebrandt about what it takes to become a concert violinist, how music brings her closer to God and what it's like being the daughter of an apostle of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.Kirjoittanut Sunday Blessings

T.C. Christensen has written and directed a number of critically acclaimed faith-based films. He talks with Jay Hildebrandt about his most recent film, "Escape From Germany," which depicts the miraculous events surrounding the escape of American missionaries from Germany in the chaotic time just days before World War II broke out. He also talks abo…

Paige Ann was a finalist in the 2023 American Idol TV competition. She speaks with Jay Hildebrandt about what it was like and how it ended up being a spiritual experience with unmistakable answers to prayer.Kirjoittanut Sunday Blessings

As Jay Blessed draws near to a podcast milestone, she prepares her Jay Birds for her upcoming break. Listen as she explores her thoughts on a wide variety of people, topics and lessons. SIGN UP for the Jay Blessed Media Newsletter HERE. Topics: Sign up for the JBM Newsletter Social media fast Be kinder to yourself Preserve the good friendships Unle…

Based in Trinidad, Quincy D Ross is one of the nation's creative masterminds responsible for some local, regional and international advertising campaigns. The co-founder of Caribbean gastronomical platform - EatAhFood, and brains behind ChewDat, brought his artistic genius and whole self to Ep. 48: "Caribbean Content Creation." Jay and Q cover a ra…

Can women really have healthy relationships? Jay Blessed invited fellow Caribbean podcaster, K. Nicole Bent of the Oh Hell No podcast, to chop it up on Ep 47: “Girl Chat on Female Friendships.” The ladies discuss different types of female friendships. They also delve deep into toxic friendships, getting their hearts broken by sister friends and the…

Jay Blessed hosted America's Psychologist, Dr. Jeff Gardere, in a recent conversation. This proud Haitian American doctor breaks down mental health in a light-hearted, comical and relatable way. In case you missed the 2nd SocaMom Summit, check out Ep. 46 "Conquering Emotional Exhaustion," where Dr. Jeff gives us actionable tools to be our best selv…

DISCLAIMER: Audio Quality is not stellar but the content is one of kind AND FUNNY. Jay Blessed invited her daughter Mimi Blessed to celebrate her 16th birthday on the #HEADwithJB podcast. This mother-daughter duo bring laughs as Mimi discusses being an American child who identifies as Caribbean in Ep. 45, “Raising A ‘Caribbean’ American Teen.” List…

Lt. Edwin Raymond is a Haitian American Brooklynite who is making a difference in his community. He rose to national fame as part of the NYPD12, a group of whistleblower cops who sued the NYPD for illegal arrest quotas, which was chronicled in the Sundance award-winning documentary, Crime + Punishment. In Ep. 44 "Be The Change You Want To See," Ray…

DISCLAIMER: SENSITIVE SUBJECT MATTER. A black maî·tre d in a fine dining restaurant is equivalent to finding a unicorn but this Jamaican “hospitalitarian” has earned this coveted spot. George Thomas takes us on a journey of his life - full of trials and triumphs! His career in hospitality brings us to the intersection of race, culture, identity and…

The celebration of Caribbean American Heritage month continues with Eva Green Wilson aka SocaMom in Ep 42, “Keeping Caribbean Heritage Alive Through Online Storytelling.” This award winning blogger, content creator, Howard Law grad and “Socamom” gives us insight into her very full and creative life. What was meant to be a discussion on the power of…

June is Caribbean American Heritage Month and "IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed" kicks off a special series focused on extraordinary individuals of Caribbean heritage, who are making valuable contributions to American society. Up first is Dr. Aletha Maybank, first ever Chief Equity Officer and VP at the American Medical Association. Dr. Maybank talks ab…

Black People Are Exhausted. Cities across the U.S. are presently experiencing civil unrest as angry citizens express their outrage over the latest police killing of George Floyd, another unarmed black man. Senator Kevin Parker (D) kept it 100 in this uncut discussion on systemic racism, the killing of innocent black and brown people, black empowerm…

Frantz Metellus passed the NY State Bar, started his own law firm & Rustik Tavern, and was living his best life…until his work with one client changed his life! During the Subprime Mortgage Crisis, Frantz was arrested by the FBI as part of a mortgage fraud scheme. Not one to be defined by his mistakes, this proud Haitian-American father reminds the…

Many people are experiencing high levels of stress and fatigue under these unprecedented conditions. It is perfectly normal to feel mentally and physically exhausted, and to lack the energy and desire to perform work tasks or even be intimate with your partner. On Ep. 39: " "Excuse Me While I Take A Break," Jay unpacks the present climate, dispels …

Mother’s Day 2020 is upon us and for many the day brings a sense of celebration, for others a sense of dread. Jay invited one of her dearest friends to the #HEADwithJB podcast to have a girl chat on mental health and motherhood. Jay Birds, get into this conversation with Jay and Shanna Lynch. READ: I Don’t Hate My Mother, I Just Prefer To Stay Away…

It’s been a while since Jay had an intimate conversation with her Jay Birds! So, in Ep. 37: “How Are You Really Feeling?” - your favorite Caribbean podcaster chops it up solo...from her closet! April was solely focused on COVID19 and its effects and Jay closes off the month on a lighter note by exploring her feelings, giving an immigration update, …

Many parents are having a difficult time home-schooling their children. However, remote learning can be just as, if not more, frustrating for the child. In Ep 36: “Saving Our Children And Their Education During A Pandemic,” Dr. Nadia Lopez walks us through the challenges affecting most New York City public schools, especially those in impoverished …

DISCLAIMER: Ep. 35 “A Pandemic Survival Story” contains sensitive subject matter. With over 10,000 deaths and counting in New York due to COVID19, an executive at a major Brooklyn hospital shares his first-hand experience with the dreaded virus. Khari Edwards, VP of External Affairs at Brookdale Hospital Medical Center, joins Jay on Ep. 35 to discu…

Millions of people are trying to make sense of their new reality caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Restricted movement, quarantine, and social distancing are causing many to experience anxiety, sadness, frustration, anger, isolation, depression and grief. In Ep. 34, Seneca Williams, LMHC, joins Jay Blessed in a discussion on how we can grieve our ol…

DISCLAIMER: Episode 33 "Stay Home and Save Lives" represents the opinions of Jay Blessed and her guests. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for informational purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. Episode 33: "Stay Home and …

Episode 32 was recorded in late February 2020. Jay begins by delivering a special address on the podcast's delay and the current global health pandemic - Coronavirus (COVID-19). Despite March being a month of the unexpected, it's still Women’s History Month and we’re celebrating esteemed attorney and legal analyst, Midwin Charles, Esq. Ep 32: Celeb…

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In the final episode of the IN MY HEAD 2019 season, Jay Blessed puts the year in review. Oh, what a year it has been! She has found a heightened level of self-awareness, a deeper place of healing and a higher sense of purpose. Showing love to her #HeadwithJB first season’s guests, she also acknowledges some of the people in her life and encourages …

Social media has conditioned us to show the highlight reels of our lives as the default preference. However, even though your seemingly happy photo may include #livingmybestlife, are you really living your BEST life? Or do you just want people to believe you are? Her life might not be the best but it’s undoubtedly a very BLESSED one. Listen as Jay …

The 2019 holiday season will be especially hard for those who lost a loved one this year, including Courtney K. Williams. The father of 4 daughters, relives the moment he got the dreadful call about his youngest, Kendell. Listen as this strong father, grandfather and friend shares his deepest thoughts, rawest emotions and encourages Caribbean men t…

Fresh from receiving a 2019 Impact Award, Jay Blessed takes a moment to celebrate with her Jay Birds. In six months, IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed has reached listeners in 54 countries, motivated 20 people to start therapy and 4 to start medication, hosted a sold-out live podcast experience, was featured thrice in the NY Daily News and has made an im…

The son of Haitian and Jamaican immigrants, David Germain has overcome so many near-fatal life events but he had a praying mother. His early years were spent in an abusive home, he spent a year in the hospital as a kid, blew $90k in four months as a teen, failed the real estate license exam twice and is now one of the leading real estate broker and…

They live among us, fete with us, look so fly and happy but are enduring abusive relationships. Today’s guests’ names and voices have been changed to preserve their anonymity. Mother and daughter duo, Susan and Sasha, share their personal experiences with an abusive patriarch - Susan’s ex-husband and Sasha’s dad. This is the story of people you kno…

In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Episode 24 “Surviving Domestic Violence” features Nicole Sharpe, founder of The Heather Hurley Foundation and board member, Dionne Davis. Both ladies share their personal experiences; Davis escaped abusive relationships, while Sharpe shared the harrowing tale of being present when her father shot and k…

The mind has the power to heal the body. The last two years of Grier Bowen-Wright’s life have proven this statement to be true, as she has chosen to fight pancreatic cancer through a strict plant-based diet, positive thinking and the support of her family. Listen to Jay's heartfelt conversation with one woman fighting off one of the world’s deadlie…

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JAY! IN MY HEAD will officially turn 5 months old on October 17th, the day Jay Blessed was born! Our favorite Caribbean podcaster celebrates her milestone birthday in this episode as she addresses generational curses she has broken, getting back into the dating scene and her hopes for her bright future. Libras rules! DONATE HERE!!!! …

From humble beginnings in Trinidad to living the American dream, in a rare interview with Jay Blessed, the Soca King of New York City - Lyrikal opens up about his family life, dating, exclusively shares three new ventures and gets real about the responsibilities and stress of being an international performing artiste. Ep. 21 "Life Beyond Soca with …

My team would never allow me to fall or fail. Despite choosing to take a break from releasing an episode this week, my partner Venor Yard surprised me with Episode 20, done entirely by him, titled “Finding Peace In Your Greatness.” This is proof that #HeadwithJB is a movement!!! Show him some love Jay Birds! He did the damn thing!!!! DONATE to the …

The Jay Birds on Instagram chose this week’s episode, prompting Jay to explore the unhealthy habit of self-sabotage. Some of us really beat ourselves up, so Jay encourages her listeners to give to themselves the same kindness, compassion, and forgiveness, that they offer to others. DONATE to the IN MY HEAD podcast HERE!!! EPISODE 19: “Be Easy With …

September is Suicide Prevention Month and Jay gets very personal on the topic. Have you ever been in a very dark place? Seemingly falling deeply into an abyss of pain? Well, Jay has contemplated suicide...a few times. In Episode 18, "Pain So Real You Want To Die," she speaks of her own experiences with suicide and gets emotional, as she shares priv…

Infertility issues affect many black men and women. Oftentimes, public pressure and family scrutiny can really disturb one's mental health on such a sensitive matter, especially when they've suffered a miscarriage or are privately struggling to conceive. In Episode 17, Dr. Cindy M.P. Duke, one of the world's leading fertility doctors, drops gems wi…

Today marks four months since the first episode of IN MY HEAD! Focusing on mental health and human experiences from a Caribbean perspective, I’ve since carved out a niche market for an underserved demographic. With 17 shows (16 + a bonus) under my belt and thousands of downloads, I am feeling very proud and very confident about the next four months…

Caribbean cultural events, gatherings, and venues in NYC seem to be under siege by outsiders. However, Jay has a raw and in-depth discussion about our internal forces that are working against itself with Ray Martin, Associate Director of Nightlife Industry and Community Relations. Listen as Ray talks bluntly about organizing, mobilizing and strengt…

"Some of the best things in life are mistakes!" Ali reveals to Jay how things she did in the darkness came back to haunt her; and how deception took away her freedom, made her miss the death of her Bajan grandfather but the love of her mother and weekly therapy have kept her sane. EPISODE 14: “I Am More Than My Mistake.” Jay has a candid conversati…

"In all things give thanks." Jay relives IN MY HEAD - The Live Experience with a detailed recap, and a heart filled with gratitude. Listen as she expresses her deepest thanks to the people who were instrumental in the event's success. But she still had some time to be a little petty! IN MY HEAD - The Live Experience was featured in the New York Dai…

Jay hypes her fans for “IN MY HEAD - The Live Experience” happening tonight in Brooklyn! As she shares her reasons for the live recording, Jay brings a heavy dose of reality to her jay Birds that we are in charge of our destiny, not others, therefore their opinions should not matter! EPISODE 12: “You Are Not Who They Say You Are!” Jay Blessed share…

Money issues can be the bane of existence for many people but Jay adds some comedic relief to a stressful problem. One of Prudential’s top Financial Advisors, Migdalia ‘Meg’ Morales, brings her brilliant money mind and raw honesty to Episode 10; spicy Latina funny flare included! EPISODE 11: “I Don’t Want To Be Poor” with Migdalia “Meg” Morales Jay…

How do you manage the loss of a loved one, a child, a relationship, a job, a pet? Jay shares that she’s been dealing with a loss and tries to explain her present state of mind. EPISODE 10: “I’ve Been Numbing My Pain” After cheerily reviewing the events she recently attended and addressing Brooklyn's Caribbean party scene, Jay got down to the uncens…

Jay Blessed's first in-studio and male guest Jason Rosario was held hostage until he answered some more questions! Nah seriously, the two were having so much fun that Jason kept his wittiness, great advice, and engaging personality on full throttle while kicking it Bronx style! Listen at your own risk! No Fugazis Allowed. BONUS EPISODE #1 Jay Bless…

Jay welcomes her first IN MY HEAD in-studio guest, the multi-hyphenated Jason Rosario. These two get real and raw as they discuss socialization, machismo, the struggles of co-parenting, and how we can love each other better. EPISODE 9: “Teach Me How To Love!” In a rare interview, Jason Rosario gets very personal with Jay Blessed as he shares his da…

Jay Blessed gives thanks to some special people and then drops her tough love on Episode 8, as she virtually shakes her listeners out of procrastination and time-wasting. Using Cassie and Diddy as a relatable example, Jay reminds us to stop wasting years on people we know are not helping us be our best selves and who aren't giving us what we really…

Jay Blessed encourages her listeners to take personal responsibility for the things they accept, instead of blaming others for their behaviors. In Episode 7, she uses Future, Ciara and Russell Wilson to illustrate how honesty and healing can help you make internal changes to break your toxic behaviors and live a happier life. EPISODE 7: “Am I The T…