My husband, Jessie Cowan , returns as the guest to respond to the top five emotional needs of men and women in relationship. The discussion is based on the book "His needs, her needs - building an affair-proof marriage" by Dr. Willard F. Harley. (This podcast is an entity of J and J Cowan Enterprises, LLC)…

Dr. J. and her husband Jessie Cowan discuss "Four things women want from a man," a book by Dr. A.R. Bernard, the founder and CEO of the Christian Cultural Center in Brooklyn, NY. Mr. Cowan gives his opinion on the points Dr. Bernard makes about a woman's desire for maturity, decisiveness, consistency, and strength in a mate.…

Guests discuss the trend today of some parents who do not establish behavioral boundaries for their children when they were young. This can then result in entitled attitudes and a lack of respect for authority. This can lead to poor performance and adjustment in school, on the job, and in life in general.…

Self-talk is the continuing conversation you have in your head. Research shows that most of this talk is negative and most of what you tell yourself is not based on facts. My guest, Mrs. Camille Burgin, speaks about how to take these thoughts captive and speak positively about yourself and your circumstances. Positive thinking leads to positive spo…

Dr. Pamela Thompson tells the story of how she finally found a successful path to weight loss. She describes her three-point program that consists of dietary modifications, development of a positive mindset, and participation in daily physical activity. She also stresses that the journey is not success only but she gives pointers on how to get past…

Ladies, have you found that when you're looking for a good man you can't seem to find one? It's likely because you have a preconceived notion of what your mate will look like and what his socioeconomic status will be and you may be overlooking good prospects. However, when you look beyond the outer package you may find exactly what you need. For mo…

The co-founders of the Drug Alternative Program, Clifford and Freddie Harris, talk about their efforts to get men addicted to drugs to turn from that life and turn to Jesus as the only alternative. Their residential program also teaches them self-sufficiency through daily work and Bible study. Clif also shares his own journey through the horrors of…

Dementia goes beyond forgetfulness. It is the gradual loss of mental acuity and it has different levels that can go from mild cognitive impairment to full-blown Alzheimer's disease. It is imperative that we stay observant in order to detect signs of dementia as early as possible in family and friends and even in ourselves. It is also important that…

In this episode, Dr. Rhonda Moore Jackson details her experience with breast cancer from its initial detection by her at age 21, to the double mastectomy and reconstructive surgery, to the issue with body image post-surgery. Her story of survival of this battle is educational and inspirational and enough to increase your faith in the power of God a…

Lupus erythematosus is an autoimmune disease that can lead to damage to many parts of the body, including the joints, skin, kidneys, heart, lungs, blood vessels and brain. Some of its symptoms include joint pain or swelling, muscle pain, skin rashes, fever, hair loss and feeling very tired. Of the about 1.5 million Americans with this disease, wome…

In this episode, Ms. Savoni Haywood speaks of her experience serving as a foster parent and the procedure she is now going through to qualify to adopt one of her charges. She speaks about the various levels of fostering and the need for more African Americans to foster African American children. (You can read about other topics of interest at https…

In June I attended the 50th reunion for the 1969 graduating class of Tipton High School, Selma, AL. My class. While there, a few of my classmates agreed to share their stories on what their immediate plans were at the time of graduation, how their lives actually turned out, and any advice they would give their 17 year old selves today.…

Dr. Rhonda Jackson and Mrs. Danielle Barnes talk about the rewards and challenges of raising young Black men in today's America. Collectively, they have four teenage sons and they are single mothers, which add another layer to the equation. They speak about what works for them and the support systems they have to help them through the rough spots.…

In this episode, Mrs. Sophya Johnson discusses how she juggles the demands of being a wife to a husband who is mainly home on the weekend and two sons who demand a lot of attention all of the time. She also emphasizes the need to find a bit of "me" time every day.

This episode continues the conversation on dealing with life issues. It offers advice, based on the guests experiences, on how to move from the problem identification phase to the development and implementation of action plans to move ahead in life. It talks about the need for a support group and the selection of at least one accountability partner…

In this episode, I speak to two women who have faced serious relationship issues. They talk about the methods they used to face their issues and to move past them in a positive direction.

In this episode, I give the background for establishing the podcast and begin the conversation on the issues that real women deal with on a daily basis. I also briefly discuss topics from my blog, which can be found at https://womeninconversation.weebly.com.