Urban Tools For Change Network

One Setback Is Not Your Whole Story | Dr. Lisa LaCon

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Guest: Dr. Lisa LaCon

One failed test does not define who you are. In this concise archive reflection, Dr. Lisa LaCon works through an example of harsh self-talk and five actions she names: recognize, reverse, respond, reveal and repeat. The example separates a setback from a judgment about the whole person. The speaker's positive-talk and “universe” language reflects her personal perspective—not a clinical protocol, a proven mechanism or a promise that repetition alone resolves distress.

Topics: Recognize harsh self-talk · An everyday example · One failed test is not your identity · Reverse and respond · Reveal and repeat

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Why Fear Can Stay With You | Dr. Lisa LaCon

32 views · 17h ago · 3:54

Guest: Dr. Lisa LaCon

Why can a past experience—or something you witnessed or heard about—shape what you expect next? Dr. Lisa LaCon explores three ways fearful expectations can take hold in this concise archive reflection. Starting with her personal account of a dog attack, she distinguishes an experience that happened to you, an event you witnessed, and an event you learned about through someone else or the media.

Topics: A personal experience of fear · When an experience shapes an expectation · When you witness what happened to someone else · When you hear or read about an event

📚 Books mentioned: Buy the book · Buy the book

Job Interview Answers: Show Your Experience Clearly | Dr. Lisa LaCon

291 views · 18h ago · 6:54

Guest: Dr. Lisa LaCon

Show what you did—not just the duty you held. These mock-interview examples explore how to describe work experience, explain a search for growth, and research a company while checking whether the fit works both ways. Dr. Lisa LaCon and archival guest Weldon Montague III discuss a shelf-stocking illustration, a role-play answer about stepping in for an absent production assistant, reasons for seeking advancement, and connecting desired growth with contribution.

Topics: Show an outcome, not just a duty · Describe a time you stepped up · Explain growth, then organize your example · Research the company—and check mutual fit · Connect what you want to what you can contribute

📚 Books mentioned: Buy the book · Buy the book

Thoughts vs. Feelings: Pause Before You Respond | Dr. Lisa LaCon

394 views · 1d ago · 6:27

Guest: Dr. Lisa LaCon

What do you do when your thoughts and feelings seem to pull in different directions? In this selected archive conversation, Dr. Lisa LaCon and Tajh Hutchins, also identified in the archive as Monk Satori, reflect on belief, experience, hope, and choosing how to respond.

Topics: Consider the consequences of your response · Meet the guest · Thoughts and feelings: the conversation · Belief and personal experience · Hope and a personal learning example · An everyday routine reflection

Feeling Stressed? Start Smaller | Dr. Lisa LaCon

401 views · 1d ago · 7:06

Guest: Dr. Lisa LaCon

Feeling stressed can make it hard to decide what deserves your attention. In this selected archive reflection, Dr. Lisa LaCon explores a useful-thought question, a gentle reality check, appropriate support, and one smaller next step.

Topics: Is this thought useful? · A gentle reality check · Notice your surroundings and support · Evidence, preparation, and a personal example · A personal reflection after a car theft · What are you focused on?

Trust Takes Time: A Conversation on Boundaries & Accountability | Dr. Lisa LaCon

2.7K views · 3d ago · 8:13

Guests: Dr. Lisa LaCon, Trust Takes Time

Trust is not decided in one moment. In this focused archive conversation, Dr. Lisa LaCon and Sean LaCon reflect on taking time to observe consistency, holding hard conversations with care, and choosing a response that fits your values.

Topics: Trust Takes Time · Selectivity and relationship bandwidth · Trust and observation over time · Pause and notice · The difficulty of ending a close tie · Accountability and a sincere apology

How to Respond to Bullying: A Steadier Next Step | Dr. Lisa LaCon

2K views · 3d ago · 11:44

Guest: Dr. Lisa LaCon

Bullying can put pressure on confidence, safety, and the next decision. In this focused archive reflection, Dr. Lisa LaCon revisits three steady ideas: notice what behavior is trying to do, hold on to your worth, and reach for appropriate support when a situation repeats or feels unsafe.

Topics: How to Respond to Bullying · What bullying seeks to do · Pause and notice · Confidence and self-worth · Name and report

When the Holidays Feel Heavy: A Gentle Reset | Dr. Lisa LaCon

2K views · 3d ago · 9:57

Guest: Dr. Lisa LaCon

The holidays can hold joy, memories, expectations, and pressure—all at once. In this guided reflection, Dr. Lisa LaCon invites you to pause, name what feels heavy, keep what carries meaning, release what adds pressure, and choose one steady next step.

Topics: When the season feels heavy · Connection and boundaries · Rituals and rest · Gratitude and grounding · One next step

Day One: When Fear Feels Close | Tiny Book Guided Reflections

4.8K views · 5d ago · 8:36

Guest: Day One

When fear feels close, an ordinary day can begin to feel smaller than it really is. This Day One guided reflection offers a gentle pause, a four-part practice, and one question for the next hour: what is one safe, grounded step you can take?

Topics: Day One — When Fear Feels Close · Chapter One — The Room Fear Creates · Chapter Two — Pause and Notice · Chapter Three — Name and Choose · Chapter Four — Return to the Hook

📚 Books mentioned: Buy the book · Buy the book

Roots and Legacy: The Dove Family Story

384 views · 2y ago · 55:44

As they prepare for the upcoming Dove Family Reunion, three generations of Dove descendants come together to reflect on their rich heritage and the importance of family unity. Spanning decades and distances, the Dove family discusses how they’ve maintained strong bonds despite being spread across the country.

From Speech Disorder to Comedian: Meet Quincy Carr

7.2K views · 2y ago · 52:28

Guest: Quincy Carr

Join us in this inspiring episode as we sit down with Quincy Carr, a talented comedian who overcame a speech disorder to become a highly sought after entertainer. Quincy shares his journey, the challenges he faced, and how he turned his struggle into a strength. Discover the power of resilience and laughter in this heartwarming conversation in the #urbansuite with me, Dr. Lisa LaCon.

Project 2025: Let's Talk About It!

6.8K views · 2y ago · 1:53:48

Project 2025 is an initiative of The Heritage Foundation aimed at implementing conservative policies by the year 2025. However, it raises significant questions and concerns: Is Project 2025 a tool for the destruction of the Black community? Is it an attempt to decimate our family structures and fundamentally alter our societal fabric? These are crucial questions we need to address as we examine the potential impact of this initiative on our communities.

Relationship Matters: Divorce in the Black, the Movie

7.2K views · 2y ago · 1:31:06

Guest: Relationship Matters

What would summer be without a Tyler Perry movie? A good start! In this episode, we're going to have fun discussing the new Tyler Perry movie, "Divorce in the Black", along with other topics sure to make you laugh during this mild heatwave. Check it out in the #urbansuite with me, #drlisalacon, and special guest, Sean LaCon.

Live Tuesday Show - Summer Break

1.7K views · 2y ago · 1:12:07

Guest: Summer Break

This is just a short broadcast to update you on some missing person cases.

The Exodus of Greek Life: Denouncing Sororities and Fraternities

12K views · 2y ago · 1:30:45

Ten years ago, AshleyD19 wrote an article on Reddit titled “The Pretty Wrapping on Sin: Alpha Kappa Alpha Idolatry and Deception.” Fast forward to today, a growing number of individuals are choosing to leave behind the world of sororities and fraternities. Join me as I explore the reasons behind this exodus, the challenges faced by those denouncing their affiliations, and the impact on campuses nationwide.