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I created this podcast in honor of my late father, Herman McKalpain, Jr. He was once a sports radio show host on WGPR in Detroit. His show was called “Speaking Of Sports” - which is the inspiration behind the name of my podcast “Speaking Of Love”

My dad committed suicide on March 2, 2020. My purpose and my mission is to spread love and raise awareness for suicide prevention in honor of my dad.

Speaking Of Love Podcast La Toya Bond

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I created this podcast in honor of my late father, Herman McKalpain, Jr. He was once a sports radio show host on WGPR in Detroit. His show was called “Speaking Of Sports” - which is the inspiration behind the name of my podcast “Speaking Of Love”

My dad committed suicide on March 2, 2020. My purpose and my mission is to spread love and raise awareness for suicide prevention in honor of my dad.

    Speaking Of Love Podcast - Episode 135 - Featuring Michelle Ciaramellano, LMSW

    Speaking Of Love Podcast - Episode 135 - Featuring Michelle Ciaramellano, LMSW

    Michelle Ciaramellano, LMSW
Michelle received her Bachelor of Social Work Degree from Ferris State University and her Master of Social Work degree from Wayne State University.

    Michelle has been with Havenwyck Hospital in a variety of roles for over 17 years.  Initially, Michelle worked as the lead social worker on the adult inpatient unit,

    then became the first Director of Partial Hospital Programs and eventually transitioned to the business development team.

    Michelle’s current title is Assistant Director of Business Development.

    With business development, Michelle spends much of her time in Oakland County, building relationships with community partners.  

    Michelle has taken an active role in the Suicide Prevention Community, She is a SAFE Talk Trainer, an ASIST Trainer and is on the leadership board of the Oakland County Suicide Prevention Task Force. In addition to her role in the hospital,

    Michelle also has a private practice where she works with individuals in the criminal justice system and youths who are struggling with suicide.

    • 40 min
    Speaking Of Love Podcast - Episode 134 - Featuring Manisha Leary, LMSW

    Speaking Of Love Podcast - Episode 134 - Featuring Manisha Leary, LMSW

    Manisha is a Licensed Masters Social Work (LMSW)  and Psychotherapist in the State of Michigan, earning her degree from The University of Michigan. With over 13 years of experience, she has dedicated her life to helping others process their traumas while learning to live a fulfilling life.  Currently working for Wayne State University, as the Program Manager of Frontline Strong Together, better known as FST5. FST5 is a mental and behavioral wellness program for First Responders and their families."  She’s here today to share her love and wisdom.

    • 36 min
    Speaking of Love - Episode 133 - Featuring Dianne Burckhardt

    Speaking of Love - Episode 133 - Featuring Dianne Burckhardt

    Dianne Burckhardt is an award-winning author and graphic designer, host of Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt - Book talk Podcast and publishes Book Banter Magazine. She is currently working on her medical memoir, Free Bad Haircut with Each Craniotomy, which details her experiences in 2004 as she struggled to survive seven surgeries in six months, six of which were brain surgeries. She shares everything in this memoir including a suicide attempt she had never previous revealed, her near death experience when she actually died briefly from a MRSA staph infection in her brain, and what it has been like learning to thrive with brain damage the past twenty years.

    • 46 min
    Speaking Of Love Podcast - Episode 132 Featuring Charise Carter

    Speaking Of Love Podcast - Episode 132 Featuring Charise Carter

    Charise Carter is a woman of God with a heart of gold. Her benevolent spirit has captured the hearts of many throughout the course of her lifetime. She is here to today to share her journey of love. Please join us.

    • 56 min
    Speaking Of Love Podcast - 130 - Featuring Tony Lynch

    Speaking Of Love Podcast - 130 - Featuring Tony Lynch

    Tony Lynch is an international bestselling author, grief coach and founder of several non-proits. He is here today to share his journey, wisdom and love.

    • 46 min
    Speaking Of Love Podcast 131 - Featuring Jesse Cruz

    Speaking Of Love Podcast 131 - Featuring Jesse Cruz

    Jesse Cruz is a remarkable man! He’s my guest today! Join us!

    • 26 min

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