DOCTORS , TRAINERS, AND CONQUERORS SHARE PERSONAL STORIES ON SUSTAINABLE WELLNESS
DOCTORS , TRAINERS, AND CONQUERORS SHARE PERSONAL STORIES ON SUSTAINABLE WELLNESS
As the granddaughter of a Pentecostal pastor, I learned early that people open up to those they trust—no one wants to carry emotional weight alone. The real barrier isn’t silence; it’s being met with recycled responses from listeners who only partly understand. I was raised around people who led with a strength-based approach—listening deeply and responding with care that’s thoughtful, personal, and truly aligned.
In late January 2026, Buddhist monks on a 2,300-mile Walk for Peace passed through North Carolina on their journey from Texas to Washington, D.C. Along U.S. Highway 64 toward Raleigh, their quiet presence offered a powerful reminder of compassion and purpose.
During an unscripted conversation, one monk shared a brief reflection on peace as a daily practice. I am honored to share his words with you.
Purpose unclear? You fight to be right.
Purpose clear? You choose to do right.
Podcast host at the 2025 Congressional Black Caucus
Two women visit the hospital with chest pains.
One had no symptoms until the day of her emergency open-heart surgery day.
The other spent a year fighting to be believed and was told it was advised to see a psychiatrist because it was all in her head.
Their powerful stories remind us to trust our bodies, seek agile clinicians, and never stop advocating for ourselves.
Maldonado shares how her superiors stepped in to help her escape domestic violence — protecting her and shielding her from future encounters with her abuser. Since her retirement, she’s watched the military begin to take stronger action against domestic violence. A new legal system now removes commanders from prosecution decisions, placing that authority in independent Offices of Special Trial Counsel. In just 17 months, the results are already clear: convictions for domestic violence have more than doubled across multiple branches. Her story is one of survival, change, and the courage it takes to turn pain into progress. Maldonado is also an active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. Part 1 https://www.military.com/daily-news/investigations-and-features/2025/06/24/military-domestic-violence-convictions-skyrocketed-after-commanders-were-removed-process
Dobbins grew up dreaming of fighting in combat — it was all he ever wanted.
He never imagined living past 30, so he lived fast, chasing every thrill with drugs and alcohol.
When Dobbins failed the combat exam, he lost his dream… until one commander’s belief changed everything. Part 1
Dobbins grew up dreaming of fighting in combat — it was all he ever wanted.
He never imagined living past 30, so he lived fast, chasing every thrill with drugs and alcohol.
When Dobbins failed the combat exam, he lost his dream… until one commander’s belief changed everything. Part 2
When Madison left the military, he lost everything, including his home.
But what he didn’t lose were the values he learned while serving.
Those same principles helped him rebuild his life. He did it one step at a time
Maldonado shares how her superiors stepped in to help her escape domestic violence — protecting her and shielding her from future encounters with her abuser. Since her retirement, she’s watched the military begin to take stronger action against domestic violence. A new legal system now removes commanders from prosecution decisions, placing that authority in independent Offices of Special Trial Counsel. In just 17 months, the results are already clear: convictions for domestic violence have more than doubled across multiple branches. Her story is one of survival, change, and the courage it takes to turn pain into progress. Maldonado is also an active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. Part 2 https://www.military.com/daily-news/investigations-and-features/2025/06/24/military-domestic-violence-convictions-skyrocketed-after-commanders-were-removed-process
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