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Healing Your Inner Child: Learning to Listen to the Younger You

What if healing your inner child isn’t about going back and changing what happened—but about learning to listen to the younger version of yourself?

In Episode 42 of Outreach With Reggie, Reggie explores inner-child healing, childhood experiences, emotional regulation, self-compassion, boundaries, reparenting, relationships, identity, and the ways our early experiences can continue to shape how we see ourselves and connect with others.

What did you learn about love...

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What if what you thought you wanted wasn’t actually what you needed?

In this episode of Outreach With Reggie, we take an honest look at intimacy, sex, love, emotional connection, boundaries, vulnerability, and the ways we learn to understand relationships.

Sometimes we think we’re looking for sex when what we’re really looking for is affection, reassurance, emotional safety, companionship, connection, or simply someone who will hold us.

Reggie explores what happens when we confuse being desired with b...

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Season 4, Episode 3 — “Are You Really Here: The Power of Being Present”

What does it actually mean to be there for someone?

September is Suicide Prevention Month, but this conversation goes deeper than crisis intervention. In this episode of Outreach With Reggie, we explore the loneliness that can exist even when you’re surrounded by people, the lost art of meaningful conversation, the privilege of community and family, and what happens when someone doesn’t feel seen, heard, chosen, or loved.

Through...

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Grief doesn’t follow a schedule.

It doesn’t arrive on a convenient day, and it doesn’t disappear simply because you think you should be feeling better.

In Season 4, Episode 2 of Outreach With Reggie, we take an honest look at grief and the many forms that loss can take—not just losing someone we love, but losing relationships, dreams, expectations, opportunities, stability, and even the future we once imagined for ourselves.

We explore why grief isn’t linear, what happe...

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Who told you that your dream was too big? That you weren’t capable? That you were behind? And just as importantly—who told you that you could?

In the Season 4 premiere of Outreach With Reggie, Reggie explores the voices, experiences, relationships, beliefs, and moments that shape the way we see ourselves and our potential.

This episode dives into the psychology of unfinished and completed goals, the power of words, early inspirations, support systems, constructive criticism, self-belief, faith, patience, atomic success, and...

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Who are you when no one is watching?

We spend so much of our lives performing.

For our jobs. For our families. For our communities. For social media. For the expectations placed on us by the people around us. We become the strong one, the reliable one, the funny one, the successful one—until the role we’ve been playing starts to feel more familiar than the person underneath it.

In this deeply reflective episode of Outreach with Reggie, Regg...

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Men are often told to “man up,” stay strong, and push through life’s challenges. But what happens when the pressure becomes too much?

In recognition of Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, host Reggie explores the growing conversation around men’s mental health and the rise of the “soft life” movement. Is the soft life truly about healing, or can it become a form of escapism? Can men prioritize peace and mental wellness while still pursuing purpose, responsibility, and calling?

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In this powerful episode of Outreach With Reggie, Reggie explores what it truly means to create healthy spaces and have honest conversations in a world where connection can often feel surface-level and performative.

“Can We Talk?” challenges listeners to reflect on the environments, relationships, and conversations shaping their lives. Are the spaces you occupy helping you heal and grow — or are they simply familiar places you’ve learned to survive?

This episode dives into the difference between healthy...

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In this deeply personal episode of Outreach with Reggie, Reggie reflects on grief, closure, motherhood, and the reality of navigating life after the passing of his mother on Mother’s Day 2024.

Continuing his foster care journey from last episode, Reggie opens up about the psychology of loss, the weight of last conversations, healing without closure, and what it means to keep showing up for others while grieving privately yourself.

This episode is a love letter to his mo...

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In honor of National Foster Care Month, this episode of Outreach With Reggie is one of the most personal I’ve ever recorded.

This is more than awareness—this is my story.

From entering foster care as a child, being separated from my siblings, and navigating constant instability… to facing trauma, loss, and mental health battles during my teenage years—this episode walks through the reality of growing up in the system.

I share wh...

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In this thought-provoking episode of Outreach with Reggie, I sit down with educator, author, and speaker Kevin Cripe for a powerful conversation on what it really takes to help young people succeed—both inside and outside the classroom.

With over two decades of experience working with students from diverse and often underserved backgrounds, Kevin brings a perspective that challenges how we define intelligence, measure success, and support the next generation. From building a nationally recognized after-school chess program to shaping the lives of fi...

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In this episode of Outreach With Reggie, we delve into the transformative power of therapy in promoting youth mental health, especially within foster care and community advocacy contexts.

Host Reggie Holloway explores how therapy can serve as a critical tool in trauma informed care, fostering systemic change and personal healing for vulnerable populations.

Through engaging personal stories and expert insights, listeners will gain a deeper understanding of the role of therapy in nonprofit leadership and social impact. Join us to learn...

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In this powerful episode of Outreach with Reggie, we delve into critical issues surrounding foster care, youth mental health, and juvenile justice. Too often, young people navigating the juvenile justice system—especially those from foster care backgrounds—are misunderstood. This episode explores the connection between foster care and juvenile justice, highlighting how trauma, instability, and early life experiences shape behavior and contribute to the pipeline from foster care to incarceration.

We examine gaps in the current system, including the widespread lack of t...

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Outreach with Reggie is a weekly podcast dedicated to community advocacy, youth advocacy, foster care reform, and social impact. Hosted by Reggie Holloway, the show delves into critical topics such as child welfare advocacy, nonprofit leadership, mental health, trauma-informed care, and policy advocacy, providing listeners with valuable insights and practical strategies for creating community change.

Through in-depth research, lived experiences, and engaging conversations with advocates, professionals, and change-makers, Outreach with Reggie highlights real stories and actionable solutions to systemic challenges affecting our communities...

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In our Season Two Finale of Outreach with Reggie, we reflect on the most impactful moments around social impact, foster care, and community organizing from this season. Host Reggie Holloway brings together insights from advocacy, social research, and nonprofit leadership to highlight how collective efforts are driving social policy impact and meaningful community change. Tune in to hear inspiring discussions and actionable strategies that empower listeners to become effective advocates in their communities. Whether you're involved in social activism or nonprofit leadership, this finale offers...

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Addiction is often misunderstood, but it's a significant social impact issue that requires community organizing and informed activism to address effectively. In this episode of Outreach with Reggie, host Reggie Holloway explores addiction's complex roots, including trauma, early exposure, family environments, and societal pressures. Through research, data, and storytelling, we examine various addictions—from substance and alcohol dependency to behavioral addictions like gambling, gaming, and social media use.

Reggie highlights how addiction risk factors begin earlier than many realize and emphasizes the critical ro...

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In this impactful episode of Outreach with Reggie, host Reggie Holloway sits down with Laura Spale, host of the Clarity Lens Podcast and author of The Power of Clarity, to explore the social impact of navigating autism, abuse, and broken support systems. They discuss the challenges families face within these often-overwhelming and unjust systems and the importance of social justice and activism in driving change.

Laura shares her personal journey through motherhood, neurodivergency, and advocating within systems that frequently let families down. Together...

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In this episode of Outreach With Reggie, we explore the complex relationship between success, trauma, and healing, particularly within the context of social impact and activism. While society often teaches us that achievement is the ultimate remedy for pain, this conversation challenges that myth by revealing how social justice advocates and high achievers can still struggle with internal wounds despite external victories.

We discuss the distinction between achieving milestones and truly integrating experiences, shedding light on why trauma and survival identities persist even...

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Explore the complexities of Black identity, social impact, and social justice in this thought-provoking episode of Outreach with Reggie. Reggie Holloway dives deep into cultural tensions within the African-American community, discussing identity, language, wealth, and perception. This episode unpacks the history of code-switching in Black America, the psychological effects of internalized racism, and the challenging perceptions of success that sometimes border on suspicion or conspiracy. Through analysis of hip-hop, social media, and cultural narratives, Reggie highlights how activism and awareness can bridge cultural divides. This...

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What happens after survival? In this deeply personal and research-backed episode, we explore healing after trauma and the social impact of trauma recovery. We talk about the quiet, confusing season after the crisis ends — the time when danger is gone but the nervous system remains on edge. This episode dives into why trauma recovery isn't just about personal resilience but also about the social justice aspects affecting support systems and community activism that foster safety and identity. From lived experiences in foster care to data on...

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Have you ever felt like life kept moving while you stayed emotionally stuck? In this deeply reflective episode of Outreach with Reggie, we explore the social impact of trauma and how it interrupts your sense of time and brain function, often leaving survivors feeling behind in adulthood. Through grounded storytelling and psychological research, we unpack why trauma can make you feel frozen, the neuroscience behind survival responses, and how activism and community support play crucial roles in healing. Discover how many Americans experience trauma and...

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What happens after foster care ends? For thousands of former foster youth and transition-age young adults, the harsh reality is housing instability or homelessness. In this episode of Outreach with Reggie, we explore the social impact of this housing crisis and its connection to social justice issues faced by foster youth. Reggie breaks down the gap between "independence" and actual support, discussing Georgia housing vouchers, real data on foster youth outcomes, and testimony from the Georgia Capitol. This episode weaves together lived experience, policy challenges...

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In this episode of Outreach With Reggie, Reggie Holloway unpacks the quiet disappointment many people feel after reaching milestones they were told would bring happiness — graduating, landing the job, checking the box, or “doing everything right.” We dive into the social impact of these experiences and how success without a sense of purpose can feel hollow, reflecting on themes of social justice and activism.

Explore why fear keeps people stuck after failure, why so many New Year’s resolutions collapse within weeks, and how soci...

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What happens when those most dedicated to social impact and activism are overwhelmed by the weight of systemic challenges? In this episode of Outreach with Reggie, we confront the deep-rooted burnout experienced by advocates and helpers within social justice movements. This isn't the surface-level exhaustion fixable by quick remedies, but the profound moral fatigue from repeatedly showing up for broken systems and vulnerable communities.

Reggie shares firsthand accounts from the Georgia State Capitol, highlighting how an $85 million budget deficit in Georgia DFCS led...

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In this deeply honest and reflective episode of Outreach with Reggie, we explore the complexities of faith when certainty is lost. Facing challenges such as spiritual exhaustion, church hurt, and unanswered prayers, many find that faith transforms rather than disappears. This conversation thoughtfully examines the intersection of personal belief and social impact, recognizing how activism and social justice efforts can coexist with spiritual questioning. We discuss why doubt is not the opposite of faith, the tension between church hurt and spiritual longing, and how social...

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What happens when the place that's supposed to protect you becomes the place to escape? In this deeply moving, documentary-style episode of Outreach with Reggie, we dive into the social impact of family estrangement and the activism necessary to address unsafe family dynamics. Not every family is a safe space—sometimes healing requires choosing distance, setting boundaries, and building new, chosen families rooted in safety and respect.

Drawing on trauma research, child welfare data, lived experience, and advocacy work in foster care and ad...

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The holiday season is often portrayed as a time of joy and celebration, but for many, Christmas brings a heavy weight of grief, loneliness, and mental health struggles. In this heartfelt episode of Outreach with Reggie, host Reggie Holloway explores the social impact of these experiences during the holidays. Through personal stories, research-backed insights, and compassionate reflection, listeners are invited into a space where seasonal depression, grief, and emotional isolation are acknowledged and validated.

This episode sheds light on the intersection of mental...

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Why does life after college often feel like a sudden stop on your path to making a social impact? Many people hit 25 and feel behind, unprepared, or uncertain about their future, especially when trying to find purpose in activism and social justice. In this episode of Outreach with Reggie, we unpack the silent pressures of adulthood and the complex transition after graduation that often leads to a quarter-life crisis.

We explore:

✨ The emotional crash that follows college life

✨ Why 25 feel...

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Season 2 of Outreach With Reggie begins with a powerful episode focused on social impact, social justice, and activism. In this welcome-back edition, we step into the "quiet room" where stories settle, truth rises, and healing starts. Together, we'll explore recent national events, policy changes, and community action that drive meaningful change.

From the restoration of SNAP benefits and the end of the government shutdown to youth advocacy updates and grassroots activism, this episode reconnects us with the purpose of this podcast: uplifting voices...

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From the first microphone check to the halls of the Georgia State Capitol, this season finale of Outreach with Reggie highlights the social impact of community activism and social justice efforts. Reggie reflects on powerful stories that shaped the movement — from voices advocating for justice and housing reform to quiet moments of healing that inspired collective action.

Along this journey of activism and faith, Reggie revisits mountaintop experiences like testifying at the Capitol and meaningful moments at the CARES Summit in Washington, D.C...

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In this impactful season finale of Outreach with Reggie, we dive deep into how grassroots activism evolves into meaningful social impact through policy change. From the streets to the statehouse, real social justice efforts extend beyond protest signs and marches. Regginald breaks down the evolution of activism, the critical importance of ongoing community engagement, and how passionate communities can push their causes into lasting legislative power.

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In this episode of Outreach with Reggie, we explore the social impact of gentrification and urban development on communities. Behind every new building and coffee shop, real people face displacement — families lose their homes, communities lose their history, and cultural identity is erased. Through personal stories, historical context, and data, Reggie unpacks how gentrification challenges housing justice, affordability, and identity in our cities.

This episode dives into activism efforts and conversations around fighting displacement, promoting equity, and building inclusive cities that honor everyone wh...

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This episode of Outreach with Reggie dives into the powerful social impact of Black-led activism and social justice solutions that are reshaping communities across the nation. We highlight grassroots organizations devoted to health equity, mentorship, voter empowerment, and cultural storytelling—key areas where systemic failures have been actively challenged.

We start by reflecting on recent tragedies that underscore the urgent need for social justice and activism. Then, we spotlight visionary Black leaders demonstrating that resilience is not just survival but transformative leadership driving re...

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Our nation's most vulnerable populations often suffer from systemic failures that deeply affect social impact and justice. Foster youth exiting the system face heightened risks such as homelessness and incarceration, while low-income families endure healthcare inequities alongside systemic discrimination. Additionally, the recent loss of $350 million in educational funding jeopardizes higher education opportunities, especially for Black and Brown communities.

In this episode of Outreach with Reggie — When the System Fails You — Reggie shares compelling data, personal stories, and actionable solutions that underscore the urgent need...

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In this thought-provoking episode of Outreach With Reggie, we delve into the urgent need for social justice and social impact as we reflect on the Colorado mass shooting, the train stabbing, and the 24th anniversary of 9/11. We explore what real safety means beyond traditional policing by examining alternatives like restorative justice, community care, and unarmed crisis response. This episode is a call to action, rooted in community-driven solutions and a hopeful vision for safer, more equitable neighborhoods.

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After 2020, U.S. companies pledged over $50 billion toward racial equity, aiming to create meaningful social impact. Yet today, less than 10% of that money has ever been spent, and DEI jobs are being slashed. This week, Emory University announced it is shutting down all its DEI offices, raising a critical question: Was DEI ever enough? In this episode of Outreach with Reggie, we explore the challenges of sustaining social justice efforts in workplaces and educational institutions. I sit down with Janis Middleton, a DEI strategist who...

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🎓 In 2025, the social impact of higher education is under increasing scrutiny. With the cost of college skyrocketing and many questioning social justice implications tied to unequal access and student debt burdens, it's essential to ask: Is a college degree still worth it? In this episode of Outreach with Reggie, we unpack the economic challenges facing young graduates, explore how activism is driving change in education, and highlight alternative pathways shaping careers today. From certifications and apprenticeships to entrepreneurship and skills-based hiring—discover how social impact and p...

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Mental health disparities and systemic barriers to care have long affected Black communities, often silencing vital conversations. In this episode of Outreach with Reggie, we explore the social impact of these challenges and the role of activism in fostering healing as a form of resistance. Through data-driven insights and highlighting affordable community resources, we discuss how true liberation encompasses both social justice and self-care. Join Reggie as he emphasizes that healing is survival, resilience, and ultimately, an act of social impact within the movement for...

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🌱 Food Deserts, Social Justice, and DIY Solutions

Did you know nearly 18.8 million Americans live in areas without reliable access to affordable, nutritious food? These so-called 'food deserts' highlight pressing issues of social justice, equity, and health disparities.

In this episode of Outreach with Reggie, we explore the social impact of food deserts and how communities are taking activism into their own hands through urban gardens, public fridges, and grassroots food justice initiatives. Reggie shares his personal story of helping to create a c...