SoundBalming with Dr. LaMarr Darnell Shields
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.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 49 minutes
- Episodes
- 230
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2023
How to Maintain Harmony at Home While Inspiring Productivity with Tandy Pryor
Now that so many of us are spending time working at home (thanks, COVID-19), a harmonious work/home space is more vital than ever. Whether you've got a master bedroom, dorm room, or the tiniest studi…
I'm Not My Disability with Johanness Atlas
Inspirational Speaker Johanness Atlas did not let his disability stand in the way of gifts.
In this interview, he talks about how he has been treated as a person living with Poland’s syndrome, a diso…
From Engineer to Handbag Mogul with Inventor/Designer Sherrill Mosee
Sherrill Mosee, inventor and designer of MinkeeBlue, set out to solve a problem she calls the “overload bag syndrome.” Like many women, Mosee carried two or three bags to work—a purse, laptop bag, lu…
The Power of Investing in Girls in Sierra Leone with Dr. Adama Kalokoh
Dr. Adama Kalokoh is a strong advocate for women and girls in her ancestral homeland, Sierra Leone. Her passion for helping others and devotion to the service of humanity was crystalized after she ma…
Get Out of Your Heard to Reduce Social Anxiety with Tom Simmons
Tom is the founder of Becoming Tom, which provides candid insights into his battles with mental health and anxiety, along with the steps he is taking to help improve his outcomes.
In this episode, we…
No More Mr. Nice Guy: Express Your Desires & Overcome Your Deepest Fears with Dr. Michael Pariser
In today’s episode of SoundBalming, Dr. Michael Pariser and I had a great conversation about living on a boat, overcoming depression, surviving and thriving through a global pandemic, working through…
From Marine To Mindfulness Coach with David Richards
On this episode, I sit down with Mindset Expert, David Richards to talk about how we can alleviate some of the worry by being more mindful of our thoughts.David is a #1 international best-selling aut…
The Crisis of Black Teen Unemployment with Albert Phillips Jr.
Every year, millions of African American teenagers work to navigate the American job market. Unfortunately, courageous and resilient young people are often under-prepared and face various barriers du…
Art As A Spiritual Awakening with Jacqueline Claire
In today's SoundBalming conversation, my guest, Jacqueline Claire, a Visual Artist and Spiritual Storyteller Coach, shares how she uses her platform to uplift the community and bring people together …
EXHALE: There's Finally A Meditation App for Black Ingenious, Women of Color with Katara McCarty
From out of the realities of abandonment by her biological mother, being bi-racial, and growing up in a Black home, Katara McCarty realized early in life that the color of her skin mattered. After be…
Women, Claim Your Power with Dorenthea Nemeth
In this episode, I'm interviewing international relational facilitator, writer, and women's empowerent consultant, Dorenthea Nemeth, about all things womanly.
Dorenthea is an author and women's confe…
Staying Motivated During Challenging Times with Case Kenny
Case Kenny is the host of the New Mindset, Who Dis podcast – an iTunes top-ranked podcast. He is also the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of PRSUIT.com. He writes every day, records the podcast twice a w…
Train Your Mind and Your Belly Will Follow: How to Overcome Emotional Eating with Renee Jones
Most diets, detoxes, or pills promise overnight and effortless weight loss, but it never lasts, and 'yo-yo dieting' leads to greater and more demoralizing weight gain. We typically follow the diet u…
How to Help Your Marriage Survive the Stress of COVID-19 with Jed Jurchenko
Jed helps busy professionals incorporate a common language and principles for success into their daily lives. He is a therapist, author, coach, and founder of iThrive3:20.
Jed's mission is to help cou…
A Reason to Be with Norman McCombs
In this episode, I speak with author and engineer Norman McCombs, who's debut novel "A Reason To Be" Is out now. Norman is a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, which honored him …
You Don't Always Have to Be Right with Jennifer Thornton
Jennifer has developed her expertise in Talent Strategy and Leadership Professional Development over her exciting 20 plus year career as an HR Professional. She’s led international teams across Great…
Taking Back Your Health with Dan Pelino
What is a trusted healer? What is patient centered medical home? Does everyone need both? AND, What type of leadership is needed to propel a healthcare revolution? Join Dr. LaMarrr D. Shields as he e…
Creating a Life of Wellness with Aura Elena Martinez
Aura Elena Martinez is a Self-Discovery and Empowerment Coach, helping the outer and inner travelers who seek greater well-being and personal fulfillment to discover themselves powerfully so that the…
Why A Pandemic is a Great Time to Start a Business with Greg Kihlstrom
CareerGig CEO Greg Kihlström joined me in the BalmShelter to talk about the CareerGig platform, and why both freelancers and companies can benefit by working together.
Greg is a best-selling author, …
Unlock Your Potential and Ignite Your Life and Career with Kris Holmes
Kris Holmes has helped unlock the careers of tens of thousands of people in her role as an executive recruiter. In her new book, Ignite Your Career!, she shows the best tools she’s honed over two-plu…