About SoundBalming with LaMarr D. Shields: Inviting you into his basement Balm shelter once weekly for emergency relief from the rays of negative reinforcement bombarding us throughout our daily living experiences, LaMarr D. Shields drops balms made up of inspiration, information, uplift, and edutainment on shelter dwellers in the form of amazing stories about innovative individuals--artists, activists, social entrepreneurs, social impact practitioners, educators, soldiers of our civic systems, everyday people/courageous everyday doers--committed to creating positive progressive social change in our world today, often doing so via unique, unusual, and surprisingly unexpected methods and approaches.Hosted by the Baltimore based and Chi-town south side raised, Dr. LaMarr Darnell Shields, SoundBalming brings its listeners social change ideas through audio lectures, audio interviews and roundtable discussions. With the intention to help you rise and thrive, Dr. Shields chronicles the journeys of his special guests creating their own paths, enlightening and illuminating the way forward for you on your own special road to restoration, healing, progressive change and positive action.
Are you on a quest to find happiness? While happiness might feel elusive or out of your reach at times, that doesn't make it an impossible journey or goal to achieve.
On the contrary, happiness could…
Doug Cartwright is a speaker, author, and the CEO and Founder of The Daily Shifts, an online company dedicated to inspiring lasting transformation of the mind, body, and soul. The Daily Shifts was bo…
Today I sit down with the author of the national bestseller Clean Meat: How Growing Meat Without Animals Will Revolutionize Dinner and the World (published by Simon & Schuster's Gallery Books in 2018…
In this interview, Dr. Shields talks to Anissa A. Morgan, Founder and CEO of Dollars At 10. Dollars At 10 is a unique nonprofit organization for families, teaching transformation through financial ed…
When the depression hit, Shawn Tegtmeier felt unlike herself. And her chain-smoking made it worst. Then she met Walt and began to run.
In this episode, I sit down with Shawn Tegtmeier, who I started …
In this episode, Jay Shifman shares his life journey and explains how and why it is so vital the child and youth mental health system is fixed. Jay shares how storytelling allowed him to find a path …
Committing to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEI&B) is not about having a feel-good story; it’s not even about being an employer of choice. DEI&B is about the success of your business and,…
Simone Knego is the best-selling author of The Extraordinary UnOrdinary You, is a speaker, entrepreneur, and mother to six multicultural children. With her bold witticism, larger than life personalit…
For too long, women have been told to confine themselves—physically, socially, and emotionally. So on this episode, Dr. Shields sits down with Eliza VanCort, author of A Woman's Guide to Claiming Spa…
In this episode, Maria Brito shares her most essential information about creativity. She discuses how creativity works, how to find your hidden creative genius, and how to create meaningful work by …
The ancient Egyptians' attitude towards death was influenced by their belief in immortality. They regarded death as a temporary interruption rather than the cessation of life. To ensure the continuit…
Dr. Shani Fox helps cancer survivors get back in charge of their health and build their confidence so they can make the most of their new chance at life. Believing unconditionally in each person’s in…
John Moyer is a professional hypnotist, speaker, and filmmaker. He has appeared throughout the Unites States performing his stage hypnosis show for numerous universities, corporate and private events…
PAUL SALTER is a Registered Dietitian Coach, Author, and Sustainable Weight-Loss Expert. He firmly believes that weight-loss-related challenges aren’t related to lack of nutrition knowledge, but are …
In this episode, I sit down with inspirational speaker, Certified Psychodramatist, Team Coach, and owner of The Game Plan for Better Living, Joshua Lee! We discuss helpful habits to get your life ba…
In this episode of SoundBlaming, Paul Cope continues his lesson on problem-solving. He shares some observations about the nature of problems, and how to dive into the art of problem solving. Paul wr…
What do monks, Olympians, and entrepreneurs all share in common?
At first glance, it is the differences between the three callings that appear most starkly. Monks devote their life to inconspicuous pr…
Philosophers, researchers, spiritual leaders—they’ve all debated what makes life worth living. Is it a life filled with happiness or a life filled with purpose and meaning? Is there even a difference…
Over the last seven months, as the Covid-19 virus has continued its spread, our worlds have become smaller. Working from home has morphed from a novelty to the mundane. Travel for business or pleasur…