This Is Us

How does childhood emotional neglect show up in adults? What are the indications and what are the corrective steps that can be taken? 

In this follow up espideo Dr. Hessings talks with us about the impact of endometriosis on fertility and the importance of men understanding this condition and supporting their partner through the challenges that come with it.

The This Is Us Podcast - S1 - E9 - Her Body-Her Pain  With Dr. Clovet Hessing takes us behind the skin of a woman's reproductive sexual health.  Dr. Hessing walks us through the debilitating condition of Endometriosis which affects many women.  She helps us understand its causes symptoms and treatment options.  This will be part 1 of 2.     Hosts Latoya and Teddy Jones invite you to share with every female teen and older and the men in your family as we seek to help raise awareness and support from the partners of our women facing this issue. 

The This Is Us Podcast - S1-Episode 8 Part 2 - Call Him Daddy - Marjaalaine Francis  Hosted By Latoya and Teddy Jones - Your Journey...Our Journey.   A daughter's journey to forgiving an absentee father. Marjaalaine shares her story of how she was able to forgive her father whose absence impacted her life in multiple negative ways. Learn practical steps you can take to deal with unforgiveness to experience the power of releasing yourself from its chokehold

Call Him Daddy Confronting The Father Wound is Episode 8 in season of The This Is Us Podcast with special guest Marjaalaine Francis, Author and Life Coach.  Marja shares her journey of forgiveness for her absentee father.  Hosted By Latoya and Teddy Jones - Your Journey...Our Journey   Connect with us online at www.TeddyAJones.com/thisisus/ or Instagram @thisisusjonesclan

Death rips into our hearts. It is devastating to lose your spouse. Watch Episode 7 of The This Is Us Podcast to learn from Camille's story of healing after becoming a widow at 29. If you need counselling or coaching as a result of being widowed please reach out to us at The This Is Us Podcast.  Visit www.TeddyAJones.com/thisisus/

Part 2 of Long and Lasting Love: The Infusion Fresh from celebrating their 37th wedding anniversary, Easton and Melvine Berry join us to share nuggets on what infuses a couple together for a long and lasting love Hosted By Latoya and Teddy Jones - Your Journey...Our Journey Follow om IG and FB @thisisusjonesclan

How does one stay married to the same person for so long? In this episode our guests, Melvine and Easton Berry, who celebrated their 37th wedding anniversary on September 8, 2022 share with us what is the infusion that has given them a long and lasting love.  This is Part 1.  They will be back to continue sharing with us some of the valley moments and how they overcame those to keep the love strong and other issues we will be exploring together.   Remember to send your comments and questions to Latoya and Teddy Jones.   You can email them via [email protected]  Follow the podcast on IG @thisisusjonesclan

In Episode 5 - Restoring Families - African Linkages - Rev. Courtney Richards is our special guest.  Rev. Richards is a psychologist, minister of religion and global missionary who has spent several years working among various groups in Eastern and Southern Africa.  We explore together the linkages between African and Western families and how we can utilize ancient practices like rites of passage to build stronger youths for our societies. Rev. Richards leads an international ministry focused on youth, men, mentoring and missions.  Learn more about RENEWED Ministries here. 

We keep making and hearing reference to "Youth At Risk". In this episode of The This Is Us Podcast our guest wants to change the narrative to "Youth at Potential."  R. Anthony also known as Robert Green shares the riveting and inspiring story of his journey from abject poverty in one of the troubled sections of Montego Bay, Jamaica to stages around the world and becoming a highly sought after youth leader, trainer, author and...chef!   Join hosts Latoya and Teddy Jones as they delve into the shift from risk to potential and challenge us all to change the narrative and change apathy to practical solutions for engaging youth to be their best selves. 

Our special guest for Episode 3 of Season 1 is Rev. Napoleon Black.   He leads a frank critical no holds barred analysis of sexuality and the western church. Key issues raised: What is the role and responsibility of the church towards those grappling with their gender identity, the intersex community? Is the faith community missing the mark by taking the allegorical rather than the literal approach to Songs of Solomon in the Bible? Are there humanitarian issues not being explored in the church's rejection of the homosexual community?  Follow us On Facebook   | Instagram | Website  | YouTube

Sexuality In The Brave New World takes "This Is Us" off from the shore and out on the ocean of issues facing families and persons in relationships in today's world.   Our special guest, Dr. Joan Pinkney join us as we begin the exploration

Welcome to This Is Us.  Latoya and Teddy are delighted to bring this Podcast to Life.  This is Us focuses on the family and relationships as an entry point for social change. We hope you enjoy these podcasts as we explore what it means to be a family in the 21st century, and how we can build strong relationships that are healthy, belonging-based and purposeful.   In this Episode you will meet Latoya and Teddy, hear about the vision and mission for the Podcast and what to expect in the moments ahead for This Is Us. 

This is Us is a podcast that looks at issues around relationships and families, openly celebrating their successes and sharing their vulnerabilities. Come listen to real people share the trials and the joys of being in family. The word family conjures up a host of images, ideas, and emotions depending on our upbringing, culture, and life experiences. Through interviews, observations and stories about the people and places they encounter, hosts Latoya and Teddy Jones seek to harness our journey, your journey, our stories, your stories to weave a tapestry of healthy and wholesome family life as a mechanism of social change. Each week we want to make it plain that we are in this together. You and Us...This is Us.