Best Jenee Darden Podcasts (2025)

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Sights and Sounds: James Aaron Oh 6:00

20h ago6:00

6:00

On this week's episode of "Sights & Sounds," actor James Aaron Oh gives his arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.By Jeneé Darden, Porfirio Rangel

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Sights and Sounds: Stephanie Tsao 6:00

8d ago6:00

6:00

On this week's episode of "Sights & Sounds," artist Stephanie Tsao shares some of her favorite architecture and designs around San Francisco.By Jeneé Darden, Porfirio Rangel

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Sights and Sounds: Jackie Keliiaa 6:00

22d ago6:00

6:00

On this week's episode of "Sights & Sounds," comedian Jackie Keliiaa gives her arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.By Jeneé Darden, Porfirio Rangel

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Sights and Sounds: Oakland Author and Retired Librarian Dorothy Lazard 6:00

29d ago6:00

6:00

On this week's episode of "Sights & Sounds," Oakland author and retired librarian Dorothy Lazard gives her arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.By Jeneé Darden, Porfirio Rangel

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Sights and Sounds: In the Name of Love 9:17

1M ago9:17

9:17

On this week's episode of "Sights & Sounds," artists performing in "In the Name of Love: A Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr." tell us more about the upcoming show.By Jeneé Darden, Porfirio Rangel

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Sights and Sounds: Porfirio and Jenee 6:00

2M ago6:00

6:00

On this week's episode of "Sights & Sounds," producer Porfirio Rangel and host Jenee Darden give their arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.By Jeneé Darden, Porfirio Rangel

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Sights and Sounds: Parris Lane 6:00

2M ago6:00

6:00

On this week's episode of "Sights & Sounds," Emmy nominated actress and singer Parris Lane tell us more about the lineup for her upcoming show.By Jeneé Darden, Porfirio Rangel

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Sights and Sounds: Kat Croswell 6:00

2M ago6:00

6:00

On this week's episode of "Sights & Sounds," Oakland author Kat Croswell gives her arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.By Jeneé Darden, Porfirio Rangel

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Sights and Sounds: Josiah Luis Alderete 6:00

3M ago6:00

6:00

On this week's episode of "Sights & Sounds," poet Josiah Luis Alderete gives his book recommendations to read.By Jeneé Darden, Porfirio Rangel

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Sights and Sounds: Dorothy Lazard 6:00

3M ago6:00

6:00

On this week's episode of "Sights & Sounds," author and retired librarian Dorothy Lazard gives her arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.By Jeneé Darden, Porfirio Rangel

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Sights and Sounds: D'Arcy Drollinger 6:00

4M ago6:00

6:00

On this week's episode of "Sights & Sounds," San Francisco Drag Laureate D'Arcy Drollinger give her arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.By Jeneé Darden, Porfirio Rangel

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Sights and Sounds: Constance Pleasant and William “Billy” Anderson 6:00

4M ago6:00

6:00

On this week's episode of "Sights & Sounds," “Veteran Comic Con” founder Constance Pleasant and emcee Billy Anderson give their arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.By Jeneé Darden, Porfirio Rangel

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Sights and Sounds: Mauricio Vivas 6:00

4M ago6:00

6:00

On this week's episode of "Sights & Sounds," florist Mauricio Vivas gives his arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.By Jeneé Darden, Porfirio Rangel

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Sights and Sounds: Kim Thoman and Joell Jones 6:00

4M ago6:00

6:00

On this week's episode of "Sights & Sounds," visual artists Kim Thoman and Joell Jones give their arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.By Jeneé Darden, Porfirio Rangel

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Sights and Sounds: Steve Wasserman 6:00

4M ago6:00

6:00

On this week's episode of "Sights & Sounds," author and Heyday publisher Steve Wasserman gives his arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.By Jeneé Darden, Porfirio Rangel

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Sights and Sounds: Jon Funabiki 6:00

5M ago6:00

6:00

On this week's episode of "Sights & Sounds," film producer and journalist Jon Funabiki gives his arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.By Jeneé Darden, Porfirio Rangel

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Sights and Sounds: Bill Burns 6:00

5M ago6:00

6:00

On this week's episode of "Sights & Sounds," cosplayer Bill Burns gives his arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.By Jeneé Darden, Porfirio Rangel

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Sights and Sounds: Whitney Anne Adams 6:00

5M ago6:00

6:00

On this week's episode of "Sights & Sounds," costume designer Whitney Anne Adams gives her arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.By Jeneé Darden, Porfirio Rangel

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Sights and Sounds: Stuart Schuffman 6:00

5M ago6:00

6:00

On this week's episode of "Sights & Sounds," writer Stuart Schuffman gives his arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.By Jeneé Darden, Porfirio Rangel

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Chef Chad Cherry on Serving the Community and the Obamas 25:31

7y ago25:31

25:31

After being hospitalized in his 20's, Chad Cherry became passionate about eating organic food. Chef Cherry is the founder of Chef Kulture, a company based in Ft. Lauderdale that educates the community about healthy eating and is fighting food disparities in low-income areas. Cherry was one of the few chosen to be part of the Red Bull Amaphiko Acade…

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Handling Her Business 28:26

7+ y ago28:26

28:26

Cocoa Fly host Jenee Darden interviews women entrepreneurs who are handling their business in unique ways. Zuvaa founder Kelechi Anyadiegwu turned a $500 investment into a $2 million dollar traveling African fashion marketplace. Cosplayer Lisa Lou Who has made bringing our favorite characters to life her business. Black Girls Run co-founder Toni Ca…

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Black Women It's Time to March for US! 15:11

7+ y ago15:11

15:11

Many Black women were turned of by the Women's March following inauguration of Trump. Some felt our issues were ignored. Well, now it's our turn. The nonprofit Black Women United in Sacramento, Calif. decided it's time to put our issues first. On Saturday, July 15th they're taking their voices to the capital of California, along with other major wo…

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Burger Love and a Side Letter to Sweet Potato 16:14

8y ago16:14

16:14

Jenee Darden performed stories about family, the O.J. Trial, love, online dating and womanhood at the Nomadic Press Uptown Fridays in Oakland. This podcast includes: "Grandma Wants a Boyfriend," "Life Sentence," "Burger," "Eartha Kitt/Selena Kyle" and more.By Jenee Darden

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Nomadic Press Performance with Jenee Darden, Christine No and Nkechi 30:50

8y ago30:50

30:50

Real, Raw and Beautiful describes this literary reading with Cocoa Fly host Jenee Darden, writer and filmmaker Christine No and singer Nkechi. They performed at Nomadic Press Uptown Fridays in Oakland. This episode is for mature audiences.By Jenee Darden

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Laughs and Real Talk on Race, Bordertown and Disney with Lalo Alcaraz 15:33

9+ y ago15:33

15:33

Political cartoonist Lalo Alvaraz talks to Cocoa Fly host Jenee Darden about his new gig, TV writer for the FOX animated series Bordertown. The show, which is created by the producers of Family Guy, takes a satrical look at immigration. Alvaraz, who is the creator of the nationally syndicated comic strip La Cucaracha also shares his reaction to the…

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The Impact of Mental Health Stigma on Chinese Americans 22:25

10y ago22:25

22:25

There are 1.25 million Chinese living in California. Many of them are in the Bay Area. Like other groups, certain cultural factors and experiences can affect Chinese Americans and their mental health. In this episode we'll cover how issues such as stigma, immigration, generational differences, assimilation, family, community, access to care, the Mo…

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Innovative Program Helps African-American Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Heal and Overcome 23:47

10+ y ago23:47

23:47

Grandparents raising grandchildren is becoming more common in the African-American community. With that responsibility comes a need for support. It can also raise other personal issues of trauma that call for healing and mental wellness. A special project called Healing Trauma and Overcoming Stress is helping grandparents work through these challen…

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Health and Fitness Devices at the MacWorld/iWorld Conference 10:41

10+ y ago10:41

10:41

In a previous show, Host Jenee Darden took you on a geeky journey through the MacWorld/iWorld Conference in San Francisco. Now she’s exploring wearable devices and devices that help manage your health at the conference. Jenee speaks with Jeff Gamet, managing editor of The Mac Observer magazine. He says some of these devices helped him lose weight. …

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The Hunt for Wellness & Technology at MacWorld 13:11

11y ago13:11

13:11

Host Jenee Darden was in geek heaven when she attended the MacWorld/iWorld Conference in San Francisco. It’s a fun conference where you can find out what’s new and what’s up with Apple and technology. Jenee look for gadgets that could also be wellness tools. She learned about making her own custom cell phone cases with VivoPrint. Then she played wi…

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The 411 on In-Home Help and Personal Care Assistants 14:24

11y ago14:24

14:24

Have you ever been in such a deep depression that you didn’t have the mental energy to dress yourself? Or maybe you were hurt in an accident and standing up to cook is hard on your body. Well, your state may be able to send someone to your home to help you. In Minnesota they’re called personal care assistants or PCAs Andre Best’s agency helps peopl…

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We Remember Mental Health Advocate and PEERS Board President Luther Jessie 3:20

11y ago3:20

3:20

Mental Health and Wellness Radio salutes mental health advocate and PEERS Board President Luther Jessie, 54. Luther died at the beginning of the year. Host Jenee Darden reflects on his work in the community and shares an interview she did with him last year about his own wellness.

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Take a Chance 3:23

11y ago3:23

3:23

Mental Health and Wellness Radio Host Jenee Darden noticed a recurring theme of “Taking a Chance” came up for her frequently in 2013. As we head into 2014, Jenee reflects on 2013. She shares why being open to taking chances can be a positive thing and good for your wellness for 2014.

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Asian-American Students and Mental Health 15:57

11+ y ago15:57

15:57

Mental illness doesn’t care about your race, culture or age. However, culture can play a role in how we view mental health. And it can affect our access to proper care. Health journalist Katherine Kam did a three-part series on Asian-American students, depression and suicide for New America Media. She's also a 2012 Rosalynn Carter Mental Health Jou…

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Cocoa Fly Women and Sexual Empowerment Series: The cast of “The V Monologues: A Black Women’s Perspective” 16:49

11+ y ago16:49

16:49

Our Women and Sexual Empowerment series continues with a look at a new play that’s arousing interests, “The V Monologues: A Black Woman’s Interpretation.” Tracie Collins is the show’s writer, director and producer. It is derived from Eve Ensler’s groundbreaking production “The Vagina Monologues.” Tracie has worked in theater most of her life and an…

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Cocoa Fly Women and Sexual Empowerment Series Episode 1 : Interracial Romance Writer Roslyn Hardy Holcomb 22:07

11+ y ago22:07

22:07

In the first episode of Cocoa Fly’s Women and Sexual Empowerment Series, host Jenee Darden talks to one of her favorite authors, Roslyn Hardy Holcomb. Jenee says Roslyn brings the sweet and the HEAT in her writing. Roslyn is an interracial romance writer. She and Jenee chat about sexuality, writing, and whether sex gets better with age. Roslyn Hard…

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Making Peace After They're Gone: Here One Day Director Kathy Leichter on Her Mother and Suicide 16:48

11+ y ago16:48

16:48

Documentary filmmaker Kathy Leichter moved back into her childhood home where her mother, Nina, committed suicide in 1995. Nina had bipolar disorder. She was charming, witty and a mental health activist. Kathy gained greater insight into Nina’s joys and struggles when she found her mother’s personal audiotapes. Kathy chronicles her mother’s life an…

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When Words Heal: First-Time Author Nash On Her Book and, Youth and Suicide 17:54

11+ y ago17:54

17:54

In the story Words for Warning, protagonist and poet Alaina Down struggles with a family secret. The pain and anguish she has kept buried for years is starting to unravel. While her silence has driven her to a strong desire to end her life. Nash is the author of Words for Warning and a student at South Carolina State University. This is her first b…

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The Blessings Behind Mental Illness 14:04

11+ y ago14:04

14:04

When you think about your mental illness, how would you describe it? Challenging, a struggle, treatable? Would you ever call it a blessing? Dick Peterson does. He lives with bipolar disorder, major depression and generalized anxiety disorder. The former journalist is now a peer recovery support specialist for a homeless center in the Chicago area. …

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Freedom and the Mental Health Movement 2:52

11+ y ago2:52

2:52

June has been a busy news month. From Nelson Mandela reportedly on his deathbed to historical Supreme Court rulings and Junteenth celebrations. For Mental Health and Wellness Radio host Jenee Darden, all of these big stories share a common theme: freedom. Jenee reflects on the importance of freedom, the individual and the mental health movement.…

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At the 10x10 Walk: Fun with Wellness, Weight Loss and Healthy Living 16:52

11+ y ago16:52

16:52

What are the activities or people in your life that gave you balance and peace of mind? Mental Health and Wellness Radio Host Jenee Darden took her recorder to the Alameda County 10x10 Walk/Move for Health for answers. Hear from a woman who lost 350 pounds with diet and exercise, and gained self-esteem. And a man says his co-workers keep him well. …

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Love and Dating 411 with Paul C. Brunson in San Francisco 15:46

12y ago15:46

15:46

Author and matchmaker Paul C. Brunson shares love knowledge at Bloomingdales in San Francisco for his It’s Complicated Live tour. Paul’s book is called It’s Complicated (But It Doesn’t Have to Be): A Modern Guide to Finding and Keeping Love. He also stars in the OWN reality show Lovetown, USA. In this fun interview, Paul sits down with CocoaFly.com…

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Finding Hope in a Psych Ward: Tanya J. Peterson on Her Book 'Leave of Absence' 21:27

12y ago21:27

21:27

Tanya J. Peterson’s novel Leave of Absence takes readers into the broken, genuine hearts of two patients in a behavioral health center. Oliver is suicidal and deeply depressed after the loss of his wife and baby. Penelope is a young woman recently diagnosed with schizophrenia and doesn’t feel she deserves her fiancé’s love. Both are mourning the lo…

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Depression, Stigma and the Model Minority Myth in the Asian-American Community 16:51

12y ago16:51

16:51

Ryan Macasero opened up about his battles with depression and anxiety in an essay for The FilAm, a Filipino magazine. The essay is titled “Young journalist opens up about overcoming depression: The Asian American in isolation.” His story recently won him a journalism award. Ryan speaks with host Jenee Darden about his journey to recovery, obstacles…

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Lucinda Bassett On Hope After Suicide 22:47

12y ago22:47

22:47

Lucinda Bassett rose to success as the founder of the Midwest Center for Stress and Anxiety. But her personal life has been far from an easy journey. She grew up poor in Ohio with an abusive father, who was also an alcoholic. She battled anxiety disorder and her husband of 25 years committed suicide in 2008. Lucinda speaks with Mental Health and We…

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Bringing WRAP and Mental Health Awareness to Ghana 13:24

12y ago13:24

13:24

We end our series on the 2nd Annual WRAP Around the World with a look at WRAP’s future in Ghana. WRAP stands for Wellness Recovery Action Plan. There are 22 million people in the African country. But mental health services are dire. Only 3 psychiatric hospitals and roughly 12-14 therapists are available to those in need. Inhumane treatment of peopl…

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WRAP for Sex and Mental Health 23:38

12y ago23:38

23:38

In her continuing coverage of the WRAP Around the World Conference, host Jenee Darden takes a look at mental health and sex. Two topics that may seem unrelated, but actually coincide with each other. After all, the brain is the biggest and most powerful sex organ. Audrey Garfield is a WRAP facilitator in Vermont and President of the Copeland Center…

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How WRAP Can Help with Hoarding and Clutter 24:37

12y ago24:37

24:37

Can’t seem to throw things away? Are you or someone you know living in an extremely cluttered environment? People who love WRAP, Wellness Recovery Action Plan, say you can use it for anything to better your life. That includes hoarding or severe collecting. In the next installment of our series about WRAP and the 2nd Annual WRAP Around the World Co…

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What is WRAP, Wellness Recovery Action Plan? 11:40

12y ago11:40

11:40

For the next few weeks we’re going to discuss various ways to use WRAP, the Wellness Recovery Action Plan. It’s a plan that was developed by people with mental health challenges. It helps people manage their own mental health and wellness. But it can be applied to various parts of life and even business. The book is written by Mary Ellen Copeland. …

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Got Anxiety? Have Compassion 31:04

12y ago31:04

31:04

Mental Health and Wellness Radio looks into what it’s like living with generalized anxiety disorder. In this energetic discussion, we get personal accounts of living with anxiety from host Jenee Darden and guest Jay Scott Smith, a reporter with TheGrio.com. In the second segment of the show Jenee discusses a treatment that helped her with anxiety c…

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Zumba Works the Body and Mind 6:46

12y ago6:46

6:46

Mental Health and Wellness Radio host Jenee Darden heard a lot of good things about Zumba from her friends. She decided to see how the Latin-inspired dance workout is good for the body and mind. Jenee and PEERS intern Kelly Tong visit Just Dance Ballroom in Oakland. They get their Zumba on with instructor and professional dancer Eduardo Vargas. *Ph…

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