Dr. G welcomes Tonya McKenzie, founder of Sand & Shores Public Relations and Leadership Firm, to discuss trauma, addiction and resilience. Tonya is a Los Angeles County Commissioner of Alcohol and other Drugs, an author, and a master storyteller. You can find her at the intersection of public relations and leadership. Tonya consults civic organizations, nonprofits, authors, and other leaders on the rise to magnify their message and elevate their leadership in their careers, communities, and the media landscape. Mrs. McKenzie is also the co-host of My Morning Coffee Podcast with Lieutenant Gia Neil of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. She is currently serving as the first African American woman elected to the Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors, President of the NRBBA (North Redondo Beach Business Association), the City of Redondo Beach GPAC (General Plan Advisory Council), Vice president of Black Public Relations Society – Los Angeles, and serves on the Redondo Beach Police Community Engagement Board. Her body of work with chambers and business associations has shaped her into an advocate and valuable resource for small businesses and community organizations. Tonya McKenzie can be found highlighted in the pages of Amazing Moms: Parents of the 21st Century. As a young gun violence survivor, she has become a dedicated youth advocate. She is the author of a memoir titled, A Child's Memories of Cartoons and Murder, addressing non-combat-PTSD, predatory behavior, generational dysfunction, and domestic violence. Tonya has been married for 20 years, has four kids, including a set of twins. She has culminated her work with the nonprofit, private and public arena to step out and speak up for the empowerment of women, the future of our children, and disadvantaged youth. Tonya prides herself on being able to simplify complex issues through conversation. For more about Tonya McKenzie: Website: http://www.sandandshores.com/ Follow Dr. G @thedrgshow on all social media http://drgshow.com http://drglife.com

Dr. G analyzes the intense themes on full display in the Aaron Sorkin Oscar nominated film Being The Ricardos. Join Dr. G as he explores the scrutiny and pressure Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz faced as a Hollywood power couple dealing with anxiety over headlines, taboos and betrayal. For more analysis of your favorite #TV and film content, check out Dr. G on BEOND.TV.

Dr. G welcomes The Go-Go's guitarist Jane Wiedlin to the show! Jane talks about her personal journey with mental health, addiction and skyrocketing to fame in the 80's. Trigger warning: discussion of suicide. If you are struggling, The National Suicide hotline is available 24/7 at 800-273-8255. Congratulations to Jane and all The Go-Go's for their induction into the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame! More stories and interviews on beond.tv and on our free Roku and Amazon FireTV apps.

Dr. G and his favorite patient, Sammie, break down the stigma of mental health in this short form satire “The Doc and The Dog”. In this episode, Sammie visits Dr. G for help with her anger issues. What are you doing this week to help with your own mental health? More Dr. G: Engaging Minds on beond.tv, Roku and Amazon FireTV.

Can you tell a joke? Is there a right way to tell a joke? Dr. G tries to retell an old Buddy Hackett joke on Lisa Lampanelli and well.....you'll just have to watch to see how it's received!

Heroes In Sobriety: Jayson Williams, former NBA All-Star, has risen above a life of addiction and trauma to become an All-Star in recovery through his extreme sports program REBOUND.