The Divorce Detox Ft. Queen Afua

In today's world it is becoming more common to experience relationships with more than one long term partner. With the lack of information preparing us to live wholistic lives many of us struggle to maintain healthy relationships. How do we heal from the traumas of separation and cultivate the strength to move forward? Join us as we discuss the wholistic methods of separating from long term relationships and marriages while maintaining and cultivating wholistic peace, balance, and wellness with legendary wholistic practitioner, author, and wholistic entrepreneur Queen Afua. The call in # 917.932.8881 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/109-9penstation/2013/03/19/conversations-with-the-queen

Unity In The Community: Defeating Our Ego To Make Real Change

 Show Info

On Conversations With The Queen Mon. Dec. 3 @9pm Et we will be speaking on our ability to unify and create great changes in our community by defeating the egocentric programming we've acquired, with author Robert Brotha Blaze Murray. We will discuss key strategies that we as black people can use to strengthen and replenish our community. The call in number is 917.932.8881 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/poeticenergynetworkstation/2012/12/04/unity-in-the-community-defeating-our-ego-to-make-real-chang

Our Featured Guest 

Brotha Blaze is an author, playwright, poet, musician and actor from Philadelphia,Pa. He is a Nuwaupian who has penned his first book Memoirs of a Neophyte, in which he shares his experiences and wisdom from many lessons learned and observations made. His varied exposures to numerous learning systems and doctrines makes him a teacher who can reach people on all levels. One who has learned the hard way so that he may be able to teach the easy way.

 

Conscious Hip Hop Artist Ptah Ra Tehuti

PTAH RA TEHUTI HAS TAKIN THE WORLD BY STORM WITH HIS NEW REFRESHING SOUND OF GOOD HIP HOP. DEBUTING FIRST IN 2010 WITH HIS PARADIGM SHIFT MUSIC MIXTAPE , HE HAS MADE POLITICAL , CLUB, SOCIALLY CONSCIOUS MUSIC FOR ALL DEMOGRAPHICS MAKING HIM ONE OF THE FEW EMCESS THAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO HEAR ANYWHERE GIVING THE FACT THAT THERE IS NO BOX TO PLACE HIM IN. A NORTH CAROLINA BORN NATIVE, PTAH HAS BEEN INTRODUCED TO ALL MULTIFACETED SIDES OF HIP HOP WHICH CAN EXPLAIN HIS EASILY ADAPTABLE STYLE. PTAH RA TEHUTI DROPPED HIS NEWEST MIXTAPE TITLED "JACKIN FOR BEATZ VOL . 1 JULY 13TH , MAKING IT HISCon THIRD PROJECT TO DATE. HE HAS BEEN ON THE ROAD FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME WITH DEAD PREZ AND WORKED WITH A HANDFUL OF ATLANTA ARTIST TO CREATE DIVERSITY IN HIS MUSIC. PARADIGM SHIFT MUSIC IS THE MOVEMENT , GODKING IS THE TEAM                                                                               



 Ptah Ra Tehuti will be on Conversations With The Queen Mon.  Oct. 1. We will be interviewing this bright up and coming artist, listening to some of his tracks, and building on positivity in the hip-hop and black community. So join us for this enjoyable and enlightening show. The call in number is 917.932.8881 you can also listen in via http://www.blogtalkradio.com/poeticenergynetworkstation/2012/10/02/conversations-with-the-queen      

TO SUPPORT PTAHS MUSIC VISIT http://ptahratehuti720.bandcamp.com/album/paradigm-shift-leaks

Our Bodies, Our Babies—Our Responsibility

by Devin Bailey-Nicholas

            On the subject of birth in regards to Black women, there is a necessity to reclaim, remember, and reignite the passion for art and science of childbearing.  If we continue to allow those from outside of our community to dictate our needs and throw out lazy solutions to cure the health disparities that disproportionately effect us, our babies will continue to die and our bodies will continue to be unnecessarily cut on and mistreated.  In the United States, the infant mortality rate is 7 deaths per 1000 live births, lagging behind the majority of “First” world countries.  Our maternal mortality rate isn't any better at about 12.7 deaths per 100,000 live births.

            Now check this, the infant mortality rate for Black babies is 2x that of their white counterparts. The Black maternal mortality rate is 2.7x that of white women.  Don't believe the hype that this is simply due to teenage, uneducated, poor & nutritionally deficient pregnancies. Unfortunately, Black rates of infant and maternal mortality are at the same rate regardless of socioeconomic backgrounds.  As a matter of fact, a Havard educated Black mother has a higher chance of her baby dying before the age of 1, than a white mother who has never graduated high school.

            Accordingly, there are many factors that affect these rates, one of the biggest factors is stress—especially from institutional and systematic racism.  Long term stress due to oppression, prejudice can effect pregnancy by releasing a hormone from the brain that can cause premature contractions (please see “Unnatural Causes” documentary, “When the Bough Breaks” segment).  Remember, premature babies (babies born before 37 weeks gestation) are at a higher risk for dying before their first birthday.

            So, what do we do?  We flood our respective communities, lodges, churches, mosques, temples, fraternities, sororities, biker and social clubs with information about birth.  We must discuss our options in where we birth: home, hospital, birthing center?  Do we want an OB-GYN, Midwife, Doula? Do we want to do a free/unassisted birth?  What ever we choose, we must be informed.  Individually we educate ourselves, so collectively we save our mothers and babies.  We must encourage breastfeeding, because not only does a breastfed baby have a better chance to make it past the age of 1, but breastfeeding has been also been linked to lower the risk of breast cancer. At this time, the number of Black women with breast cancer are climbing.

            Another thing our village must do is support our pregnant mothers no matter the age, no matter how many children they have.  Open the door for pregnant mothers, give up your seat from pregnant moms, and congratulate them.  Don't bring unnecessary confusion, drama, and gossip to the ear of a pregnant woman—she is baring life, she doesn't need to hear or see death and violence. Nurture pregnant and new moms with nutritious foods for prenatal and postpartum recovery.  Visit new babies when families are ready, not when you want to see the baby.  If you stop by a new mother's home bring a meal, or offer to cook.  Tend to the older children for a while so mom and new baby can get some rest.  Help a new mom wrap her stomach or clean her staples/stitches.  It's time for our community to do the work and be the village everyone keeps talking about, by taking responsibility for each other.

Get involved! International Center for Traditional Childbearing www.ICTCmidwives.org

                        Birthing Project USA www.birthingprojectusa.org

Devin Bailey-Nicholas is a mother of 2, wife, ICTC trained Full Circle Doula, Traditional Healer, and Founder of Community Birth Companion, a grass roots non-profit org working to decrease infant and maternal mortality rates in Opelousas, LA. Communitybirthcompanion.org 

Her Passion For Poetry Ft Jazzy Sdilhc

I was born September 9th 1978, on the southside of Chicago. I am the sixth of seven children. In 1984, my parents moved my siblings and I to Nashville Tn, where I have resided ever since. I began writing poetry and short stories at the age of eight. Both of my parents are also writers(as well as all my siblings). So creative thinking and literature has always been embedded in my genes. Out of all my writing skills (short stories, essays, speeches, etc.), poetry took a strong liking to me and soon became my passion. After my two children were born in 2001 and 2003, I became very busy with work, school, and of course, motherhood. Which did not leave me much room for anything else, especially not poetry. I was forced to take a break but still knowing that I loved to write and I instilled the freedom of writing to my kids. In 2009, I took my gift of poetry and words to (what I felt as) a higher level. I started performing my pieces live in front of an audience. This landed me a spot as the "House Poet" at a Nashville performance venue. In 2010, I went a step higher and recorded my first song. I ended up co producing(with my husband and producer Curtis Sdlihc) my 1st Cd entitled "Love Mixx Vol.1". But that was just the beginning. Now here I am two years later. I'm still writing, still recording, still performing, and still loving it! I have different projects that I'm working on and have so much more in store for my fans and supporters (whom I thank dearly).I will also be a guest performer at the 1st Annual SpokenWord Billboard Awards in Michigan this month. I have a few social media connections where I can be contacted. www.reverbnation.com/jazzysdlihcwww.twitter.com/mizzjazzy909 Facebook/jazzysdlihc and Jazzy Sdlihc Fan Page

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..."im right with the mic, because i write with the mic..."

Jazzy Sdlihc will be a featured guest on CWTQ on Mon September 24. She is a profound poet and featured artist in the Spoken Word Billboard Awards. Come join us as we discuss her passion for poetry. The show starts 9 pm EST. Listen through the call in number 917.932.8881 or through http://www.blogtalkradio.com/poeticenergynetworkstation/2012/09/25/conversations-with-the-queen

Community Birth Companion Founder Divine Bailey Nicholas

Out next featured guest will be Divine Bailey-Nicholas who is a Traditional Healer/Rootworker, Prenatal Health Coach, ICTC Trained Doula, Director and Founder of Community Birth Companion and Mother of 2 daughters.  Originally from Chicago, IL, Divine makes her home in Opelousas, LA where she enjoys gardening, homeschooling and working in the family herbal business--Supreme Wellness--with her husband Knowledge    
Conversations With The Queen presents the founder of Community Birth Companion Divine Bailey Nicholas. CBC is an organization based in Louisiana dedicated toward educating African American women about prenatal and postnatal health and ending the disproportional infant mortality rate in LA. Join us as we become educated on this topic and help preserve the lives and health of our babies and women. The show starts @9pm est and the call in number is 1917 932 8881 or you can listen to the live stream through http://www.blogtalkradio.com/poeticenergynetworkstation/2012/09/18/conversations-with-the-queen

Courage: Warriors Rites of Passage Ft. Adisa El

Adisa El (Adisa Heru-Tehuty Hannib-El) Founder of I Am Courage: Warriors Rites of Passage, Kupigana Ngumi/Martial Arts rites of passage program for all age groups. Founded in 2006 to live and provide a greater access to martial arts training in Adisa’s life, greater access for his community and for people in general who don’t have access or are learning martial arts ``outside themselves``. I Am Courage is a platform medium that promotes the development and nourishment of the action of Courage, which is necessary to have to achieve all and any virtue in life including healing, healthy lifestyles, and from self-development to community development via a rites of passage process.  Adisa is a 3^rd generation martial artist, 1^st degree Black Belt and holds ranks and experience in several arts, he is a trained Afrikan/Moorish Holistic Health practitioner, Reiki Master, Entrepreneur, Actor, Artist Manager, Martial Arts Instructor, Writer and Mentor, Motivational Speaker. Along with those before him who started the Kupigana Ngumi movement, noticed the lack of “our martial art” presence and cultural expression in their communities, as Capoeira is in Brazil, and Salsa is in Cuba. So they through their own efforts developed and introduced martial arts training and schooling to their peers and communities and “I Am Courage” is Adisa`s own efforts for his community in the territory in which he resides. He also serves on the M.U.F.T.I./Vanguard Enforcement and Security as the Grand Mufti/Vanguard in Canaanland/Kanaanta (Canada) of the Moorish Divine and National Movement of the World. He supports and works with various organizations active in the true upliftment of the quality of life among his people and all of humanity. “I Am Courage” has been traveling performing, doing workshops and lectures in schools, programs, festivals, etc. throughout the country and receiving independent film roles. ``We Will Find A Way, or Make One`` - I Am Courage, Salute!

Website: IAmCourage.webs.com

Facebook Group: I Am Courage

Next Monday on Conversations With The Queen we are proud to announce the appearance of our special guest Adisa El the founder of Courage: Warriors Rites of Passage. A powerful group that is dedicated toward reigniting the principle of rites

 of passage in our communities. This will be a powerful show! Tune in @9pm Est the call in number is 917 932 8881 or listen viahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/poeticenergynetworkstation/2012/09/11/conversations-with-the-queen

Gemstone Therapy With Dr. Khailfani Rivers

Conversations With The Queen is excited to bring to you Dr. Khalfani Rivers. With years of experience as a master astrologer, herbal physician, and all around metaphysian, Dr Khailfani will provide expert advice on the subject of gemstone/crystal therapy. He will also be providing free mini readings! So will be a show you do NOT want to miss! The call in number is 917 932 8881 and you can listen via  http://www.blogtalkradio.com/


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Womanifest Contest Winner: Cezanne Poetess

Congratulations to our Womanifesto Winner Cezanne Poetess! She has won the opportunity for her  poem will be featured on the Conversations With The Queen & The Queendom Post blog sites! She will also get the chance to spit her poem live on Conversations With The Queen and receive a free pair of Angel Wings Earrings! 


The Preparation 

As you walk in, 
I can feel your passion rising. 
But you’re not ready for me, 
See, you’re still carrying the negative energy 
You picked up along the way during your day, 
So let me run you a bath 
And help you wash all your troubles away. 
Leave behind all the pressures of life 
The worries and strife 
The drama, the bills 
And enter if you will, into my Queendom 
A safe haven 
A place of mental freedom 
Feel my energy, 
Come, lay your head on my chest 
Feel my breath as I whisper sweet words of love in your ears 
Ease your fears, 
Let me stroke your face, 
Erase the tension, 
Let me massage away the stresses of the day 
Relax, enjoy 
Let your Self go 
Think of nothing, 
Not even me 
Let the aromatherapy soothe your mind, spirit, soul and body 
Allow it take over all your senses 
Let your mind be free 
Hmmm...there you go 
NOW you’re ready for me!

Touch me, and now I want you to
Touch me, you know it’s only you
Who can make me feel the way you do
So touch me and make my dreams come true.

You’re my Sun, I’m your Moon
Ooooh, there’s nothing more I love to do
Than to share my energy with you
‘Cause you give it back to me so good!

(Oh baby, you make me wanna sing with this sweet sweet loving you’re giving!)

So touch me
Lay your kisses on me and
Touch me all over my body baby
‘Cause when you’re touching me your love for me I feel
So touch me and let me feel your energy
(Yeah, right there baby...)

Cezanne (visual & spoken word artist/author)

Follow her on Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/CezannePoetess

Read her blog: www.cezannepoetess.wordpress.com

For products featuring her artwork and poetry: www.cezannesart.co.uk

Listen to her poetry/songs: www.soundcloud.com/cezannepoetess

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