What happens when the care we receive becomes the foundation for the care we give? In this episode of All Things Well, I sit down with Dr. Ronnie Guerra to explore the complexities of caregiving, resilience, faith, and grief. Dr. Guerra shares his journey of living with multiple sclerosis, shifting his focus from limitations to possibilities, and experiencing the profound impact of being cared for by his wife. That experience later shaped his own role as a caregiver to his mother, whose journey through addiction, recovery, and declining health brought both challenges and deep love. Through his story, we explore the importance of receiving care, navigating loss, and making space for the emotions that accompany caregiving. This is a conversation about the interconnectedness of care and the reminder that even those who are accustomed to holding others need space to be held, too.

What does it mean to stay engaged with life, even through seasons of depression, uncertainty, and pain? In this episode of All Things Well, I sit down with prolific writer, filmmaker, painter, and Essence bestselling author Bill Holmes for a deeply personal conversation about mental health, creativity, friendship, and hope. Bill shares how art has become an important part of managing major depression, what he has learned through his own experience with suicide, and how connection and community can remind us that we don't have to navigate difficult seasons alone. We also explore his commitment to creativity through his regular “artist dates,” his participation in the Out of Darkness Walk, and the many reasons he continues to create, connect, and look toward what comes next.

Because sometimes wellness is not simply about getting through the hard moments. It is about discovering what makes life worth staying for.

What happens when the person who has spent a lifetime caring for others has to learn how to receive care?

In this episode of All Things Well, I sit down with Dr. Greg McMillian to explore the wellness of receiving. We talk about his experience navigating heart failure, the importance of mental and emotional support, and the unexpected ways caregiving can shape our understanding of wellness. Dr. McMillian shares what it has meant to move from being the caregiver to allowing others to care for him—and why receiving care is not a sign of weakness, but an essential part of wholeness.

Because sometimes wellness means allowing ourselves to be cared for, too.

What happens when we make space to be honest about who we are? In this episode of All Things Well, I sit down with Jimmy Bonds to explore Black men's mental health, authenticity, vulnerability, fatherhood, therapy, and the role creativity can play in healing. We talk about his personal journey, his work in podcasting, music, and film, and his upcoming docuseries Broken, which continues the conversation around Black men's mental health.

What happens when you step outside the life you once knew and allow the world to introduce you to new possibilities? In this episode of All Things Well, I sit down with Tarik Hamer to explore his journey as an expat, his decision to make Mexico home following his divorce, and the ways travel, culture, food, community, and new environments reshaped his understanding of wellness.

What does it really mean to build a home?

In this episode of All Things Well, host Tamara R. Jackson sits down with real estate broker, business owner, educator, and founder of Harkes Realty and Associates, Fareeda Stokes, for a conversation that goes beyond buying and selling homes.

Together, they explore the connection between housing and wellness, discussing the mindset needed to prepare for homeownership, the realities of renting, financial wellness, and the emotional side of creating a place to call home. Whether you're purchasing your first home, rebuilding your finances, or simply seeking greater peace in your living space, this episode offers practical wisdom and thoughtful reflection for every stage of the journey.

Because home is more than a house, it's where wellness begins.

All Things Well is a podcast that explores wellness in all its forms—mind, body, spirit, relationships, purpose, and the everyday experiences that shape our lives.

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What shapes our sense of home? In this episode of All Things Well, I sit down with radio personality Jullian Seward to explore how identity, family, and community influence our well-being. Together, we reflect on the power of belonging, the importance of legacy, and how the places and people that have formed us continue to influence who we become.

What if one of the greatest gifts you could offer someone isn't advice, but your presence?

Grief, loss, and death are conversations many of us avoid until they become part of our story. In this episode of All Things Well, Tamara Jackson and Holding Space Consultant Joie Toussaint Parrish explore how presence, compassion, and intentional support can help us navigate life's most difficult moments. Discover why wellness isn't the absence of grief, but the ability to find meaning, connection, and hope even in the midst of it.