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Because you don’t need to be perfect to live powerfully. You just need to be you—open, healing, and willing to grow.

Hosted by Barbara L Parker, MA, LPCC-S, CEO of BF Empowerment Center and advocate for healing, this podcast is a sanctuary for anyone navigating life after heartbreak, divorce, trauma, or major life transitions. Each episode dives deep into the real, raw, and often messy journey o... more

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Ever wonder why some kids push every button just to see if you’ll leave? We sat down with welterweight champion, father, and entrepreneur Montana Love to unpack the power of consistency, the weight of community trauma, and the discipline it takes to ... more

A single nickname can carry a lifetime of weight. When “Barb” surfaces, it’s not just shorthand; it’s a trigger tied to an old marriage, a lost sense of self, and the slow work of rebuilding identity. We open that door and walk through it with care—n... more

You’re not overreacting…

👉 you’re responding to old pain.

In this episode of Powerfully Broken Podcast, Barbara Parker breaks down one of the most important mental health skills:

👉 Learning how to respond instead of react

We talk about:

•  Why... more

If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Why do I keep ending up with the same kind of partner?” this conversation goes straight to the root. We talk about how toxic relationship patterns can feel like comfort, why familiarity is so hard to let go of, and how... more

Pain can break you open or harden you shut—and Montana Love chose the first path. We sit down with the junior welterweight champion to unpack how a kid who started fighting at five turned grit into purpose, fatherhood into a calling, and fame into re... more

We hand the questions to Lucas Tindell from Lucas Live Media and let him pull Barbara L. Parker out from behind the host chair. What comes out is the real origin of BF Empowerment Center and the philosophy that drives Powerfully Broken: mental health... more

What if the secret to lasting love is letting go of the highlight reel and embracing the ordinary acts that build trust? We sit down with Ace X—magician, mentor, husband, and father—to unpack how men grieve divorce, why calling it a lesson changes ev... more

Purpose changes the way we count success. We sit down with Andre Dotson to trace his path from hustling for survival to leading with service through CAV Leadership Academy, where kids ages five to eighteen find mentorship, a safe space, therapeutic s... more

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Apostle Andre Dotson
Mayoral candidate and community advocate
Episode: Love Is A Choice, Not A Feeling
Andre Dotson
Mayoral candidate and community leader
Episode: How A Former Teen Hustler Became A Community Apostle
Ateira Ashley
A mother, wife, cheer coach, and member of AKA sorority
Episode: 20 Years In: The Real Truth About Marriage, Longevity, and Choosing Each Other
Dania Christian
Mentor to business owners and military maven
Episode: When Comfort Is Killing You: Denia Christan on Quitting, Scaling, and Cutting Dead Weight
Atira Ashley
A cheer program leader on a mission to empower young girls through education and cheer.
Episode: Faith, Cheer, and Legacy: Obedience in the Storm
Diahnna Curtis
President of the Akron Realtist Center and expert in real estate and minority wealth building
Akron Realtist Center
Episode: Stop Letting the State Take Grandma’s House: Diahnna Curtis on Black Wealth, Trusts & Homeownership
Shanika Jordan
Mental health advocate and survivor
Episode: 7 breaks, 1 breakthrough: My Fight To Find The Right Help
Stephanie Brooks
A mother, minister, and advocate in the kink community.
Episode: Episode 8: Let’s Talk About Sex (For Real): Boundaries, Kinks, & Healing After Trauma
Miriam White
Nurse, qualified behavioral health specialist, mother, and model
Episode: Episode 6: From Pleasing Everyone to Saving Myself: A Working Mom’s Wake-Up Call

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Barbara L. Parker
Host of the podcast and advocate for healing, Barbara L. Parker is a mental health professional with expertise in supporting individuals through their personal journeys. She fosters a compassionate space for deep discussions on healing and empowerment.

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He Thought He’d Die By 25 And Chose To Live For Kids Instead
Q: How do you take care of yourself when you're grieving?
Melvin stays by himself during grieving, participates in grief classes, and finds solace in personal activities to cope with loss.
He Thought He’d Die By 25 And Chose To Live For Kids Instead
Q: What inspired you to become a qualified behavioral health specialist?
Melvin's inspiration came from his background in football and wrestling, along with encouragement from coaches and family to channel his strength positively through physical fitness.
How A Former Teen Hustler Became A Community Apostle
Q: What do you think is the best way to help prevent kids from going down that path?
I believe it takes a village, and real role models should guide the youth away from negative influences.
How A Former Teen Hustler Became A Community Apostle
Q: What do you think kept you out of the penitentiary?
The grace of God kept me out, and I believe my purpose made a difference in my life.
20 Years In: The Real Truth About Marriage, Longevity, and Choosing Each Other
Q: What was your turning point where you felt you needed to grow as a partner?
Ateira describes realizing her role as a full wife and embracing responsibilities, including supporting each other.

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