"house Talk" W/dr. Lauren D Pitts

Breast Cancer Awareness and Prevention – What is the treatment for breast cancer at an early stage? What is the best treatment for breast cancer? Is chemotherapy necessary for breast cancer treatment? In cancer care, doctors specializing in different areas of cancer treatment—such as surgery, radiation oncology, and medical oncology—work together to create a patient’s overall treatment plan that combines different types of treatments. Join us tomorrow night at 9pm on “House Talk” w/Dr. Lauren D. Pitts as we provide insight about breast cancer treatment and provide resources to assist in navigating care options. We want to hear from you on this very important topic so call us live during the show with your comments or questions at (515) 605-9744. 

Breast Cancer Awareness and Prevention – Can physical activity reduce the risk of breast cancer? Can a healthy diet help to prevent breast cancer? Is there a link between oral contraceptives and breast cancer? Awareness and prevention are two effective tools in the fight against breast cancer. People can help reduce the risk of developing breast cancer by making certain lifestyle changes. In addition, it's important to detect breast cancer early through screening methods. Join us tomorrow night at 9pm on “House Talk” w/Dr. Lauren D. Pitts as we provide educational and empowering information to raise awareness about this dreadful disease impacting about 1 in 8 U.S. women (about 12%) who will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime. We want to hear from you on this very important topic so call us live during the show with your comments or questions at (515) 605-9744.

Domestic Violence is an ACE (Adverse Childhood Experience). Domestic violence is defined by the ACE study as seeing your mother or stepmother often pushed, grabbed, slapped, or had something thrown at her, sometimes or often kicked, bitten, hit with a fist, or hit with something hard or ever repeatedly hit over at least a few minutes or threatened with a gun or knife? Join us tomorrow night at 9pm on “House Talk” w/Dr. Lauren D. Pitts in our discussion of primary prevention of domestic violence and primary prevention of domestic violence as an ACE.

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month is an annual designation observed in October. For many, home is a place of love, warmth, and comfort. It’s somewhere that you know you will be surrounded by care and support, and a nice little break from the busyness of the real world. But for millions of others, home is anything but a sanctuary. The U.S. Department of Justice estimates that 1.3 million women and 835,000 men are victims of physical violence by a partner every year. Join us tomorrow night at 9pm on “House Talk” w/Dr. Lauren D. Pitts where the discussion examines the impact of domestic violence on homes and communities and how to break the cycle of violence in your life or the life of someone you love. 

“Home is where the heart is” – That statement is much more profound than it appears because it means that your home can be anywhere on this spinning orb. It means your home will always be the place where you feel the deepest affection, no matter where you are. It means you can find a home with your family in your hometown, when you are alone overseas, or anywhere in between. Tune in tomorrow September 18th, on HOUSE TALK w/Dr. Lauren D. Pitts at 9 pm to join Co-Host Dr. Brian Maiden, Brianna Pitts (Stand Up for Salem – Economic & Workforce Development Director), Gail Livingston-Slaughter (Stand Up for Salem – Promotions Committee Chairman), and Dr. Gregory Williams (ACEs expert) as they celebrate HOUSE TALK’s 50th episode by shining the spotlight on Dr. Maiden and Dr. Pitts’ hometown, Salem, NJ in their discussion on “HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS”.  – Call in during the show with your comments or questions (515) 605-9744!

A lot of people contend that American men are in crisis. But which men? And what is the nature of that crisis? Is African American manhood in crisis? Is it safe to be a Black man in America? A struggle to define black masculinity is evident throughout African American history and discourse. How do African American men define themselves? Where do these definitions of manhood come from and are they accurate? Tune in tomorrow September 11th, on HOUSE TALK w/Dr. Lauren D. Pitts at 9 pm to join Dr. Pitts and special guest – Dr. Donald Morton founder of “The ReManned Project” as they explore African American manhood and what needs to happen to educate, empower and liberate people of color to truly raise up strong Black boys to become strong Black men. Call in during the show to join this much needed discussion on African American manhood…(515) 605-9744! 

Kink has a lot more to do with your attitude towards sex than what you necessarily actually do in the bedroom. If you’re all about missionary – style all the time, that’s cool. But if you like the occasional dabble on the wild side (in whatever way you define that), then you’re actually kinky? The Summer 2019 MAN-NESS Series is closing out with fire! Tune in tomorrow September 5th, on HOUSE TALK w/Dr. Lauren D. Pitts at 9 pm. Join Dr. Pitts and special guest – Daka Dan (the Medicine Man) in one of the most exciting topics yet…“OPENING PANDORA’S BOX: BDSM, Swinging and Masturbation”. Call in during the show to join this HOT! HOT! HOT discussion as we close out the summer right and proper…(515) 605-9744! 

Race and sexuality influence male performances of masculinity within sports. Ben Carrington argues that male dominance in early organized sports relied on presumptions of white superiority and black male emasculation. Consequently, black men have traditionally used sport to assert masculinity, resist racism, and advocate for civil rights. Tune in tomorrow August 29th, on HOUSE TALK w/Dr. Lauren D. Pitts at 9 pm, with Co-Host for the summer 2019 MAN-NESS series Dr. Brian Maiden, Dr. Pitts and special guests – former scholar athletes Alan Garlic, former Washington Redskin (Robert Green), Jared Johnston, Ronike Hayne and Ronnie Ransome as they talk about “SCHOLAR ATHLETES: Sports as a Lens of Culture & Masculinity”. Call in during the show to share your comments and questions (515) 605-9744! 

What experiences have most shaped your spiritual life? Every person has spirituality. Whatever moves or expresses your spirit or inner energy is part of your spirituality. In some senses your spirituality is expressed in every aspect of your personal and public life, yet men seem to be less religious and spiritual compared with women. Tune in tomorrow August 22nd, on HOUSE TALK w/Dr. Lauren D. Pitts at 9 pm, with Co-Host for the summer 2019 MAN-NESS series Dr. Brian Maiden, Dr. Pitts and special guests Dr. Donald Morton, Dr. Gregory Williams, and Ted Wright III as they talk about “WHAT WILL HAPPEN WHEN THIS IS ALL OVER: Men on Religion & Spirituality”. Call in during the show to share your comments and questions (515) 605-9744! 

Financially, what do you think your life will look like in 10 years? From the things men and women spend money on to the way they invest, men and women take different approaches to dealing with money. Being aware of these differences can help you better understand your own money habits. Tune in tomorrow August 15th, on HOUSE TALK w/Dr. Lauren D. Pitts at 9 pm, with Co-Host for the summer 2019 MAN-NESS series Dr. Brian Maiden, Dr. Pitts and their special guests as they talk about “THE MAN $ HIS MONEY”. Call in during the show to ask our financial experts any financially relevant questions you may have (515) 605-9744!

If you scratch the surface of swagger, men’s identities have never been as up in the air as they are today. Countless studies point to a silent modern crisis of epic proportions. Men have never before had so little freedom to say what they want, and ultimately feel like men. Tune in tomorrow August 8th, on HOUSE TALK w/Dr. Lauren D. Pitts at 9 pm, with Co-Host for the summer 2019 MAN-NESS series Dr. Brian Maiden, Dr. Pitts and special guest Dr. Julius Ford as they talk about “ARE YOU EXPERIENCING AN IDENTITY CRISIS: The Man Box”. We want to hear from you so call us live during the show with your comments and questions (515) 605-9744!

What men want in women and from women is getting more complex by the minute. Men and their motives are evolving. Commitment is one of the most important decisions a man can make or not. In a society where commitment seems to be a thing of the past, what qualities do men look for in a woman they want to marry? Do men even want to be married? Some even argue that men don’t marry because there’s nothing in it for them! Tune in tomorrow August 1st, on HOUSE TALK w/Dr. Lauren D. Pitts at 9 pm, with Co-Host for the summer 2019 MAN-NESS series Dr. Brian Maiden and Dr. Pitts as they talk about “WHO DO YOU LOVE: Single, Dating, Married or Other”. We want to hear from you so call us live during the show with your comments and questions (515) 605-9744!

What are the facts about race and crime? Is THE Black crime problem OUR black crime problem? Is Black on Black crime a myth or the reality? Do you believe that although the Black community is not responsible for the external conditions that systemically create breeding grounds for crime, the community has the responsibility of doing what it can to attack the problem from within? The relationship between race and crime in the United States has been a topic of public controversy and scholarly debate for more than a century. Tune in tomorrow July 25th, on HOUSE TALK w/Dr. Lauren D. Pitts at 9 pm, with Co-Host for the summer 2019 MAN-NESS series Dr. Brian Maiden and Dr. Pitts as they join the debate discussing “AM I MY BROTHER’S KEEPER: Black on Black Crime”. We want to hear from on this age-old topic so call us live during the show with your comments and questions (515) 605-9744!

Have you found it’s frustrating to love someone, but you don’t feel you can wholeheartedly trust them? Does thinking about death impact men differently than it does women? Unless you can create this safety with a man, he will not be able to let his guard down with you...and share the emotional intimacy required for a lasting relationship. Tune in tomorrow July 18th, on HOUSE TALK w/Dr. Lauren D. Pitts at 9 pm, with Co-Host for the summer 2019 MAN-NESS series Dr. Brian Maiden, Dr. Pitts and their special guests as they discuss EMOTIONAL SAFETY: Fear, Failure, Inadequacy & Death. We want to hear from you so call us live during the show with your comments and questions (515) 605-9744!

Is being cheated on really that bad? Are men still having sex on the down low? Why do married people cheat? Are you a side chick? What are the rules of engagement for the chick who is the side piece? Is having a ‘side piece’ the new dating norm or has it always been the case? This Thursday July 11th, on HOUSE TALK w/Dr. Lauren D. Pitts at 9 pm we’re going down into the trenches digging up the dirt in our discussion on WHO’S THE SIDE PIECE? Men & Fidelity or Not…Join Co-Host for the summer 2019 MAN-NESS series Dr. Brian Maiden and Dr. Pitts as they embark on one of the oldest relationship discussions known to man…why men cheat and with whom they cheat. We want to hear from you so call us live during the show with your comments and questions (515) 605-9744! You can also email questions in advance to Lauren@DrLaurenDPitts.com

June is Men's Health Month! Mental illness is a difficult challenge for anyone to face. It can affect men and women of any age. But mental illness can cause different symptoms in men than in women. So, some disorders in men may be harder to recognize. Why is men's mental health important? What does depression look like in a man? Which disorder is more common in males? We need to talk about men’s mental health and that’s why we want you to join us this Thursday June 27th on HOUSE TALK w/Dr. Lauren D. Pitts at 9 pm. Join Co-Host for the summer 2019 MAN-NESS series Dr. Brian Maiden, Dr. Pitts and their special guest Dr. Gregory Williams as they explore What Type of Crazy are You – Men & Mental Health: Mind, Body, Spirit Connection. This week’s episode will be a brilliant opportunity to get tips on how to get your health in check and reflect on your mental health. We want to hear from you so call us live during the show with your comments and questions (515) 605-9744! You can also email questions in advance t

What are you addicted to? Sex? Drugs? Women? Shopping? Social Media? Alcohol? Gambling? ? Saving the loved one that’s addicted? Are you handling your addiction or is your addiction handling you? Are you guilty of spending more time trying to control your addicted loved one rather than taking proper care of yourself? Do you know how to stop being emotionally co-dependent? This Thursday June 20th on HOUSE TALK w/Dr. Lauren D. Pitts at 9 pm, join Co-Host for the summer 2019 MAN-NESS series Dr. Brian Maiden and Dr. Pitts as they dive into the belly of the beast in their discussion on men and addiction. This will be a heartfelt, at times vulnerable, transparent and in-depth discussion on addiction and the devastating impact it has on everyone it touches. More importantly, solution-focused treatment and survival strategies will be shared. It’s an episode that will transform your life so DON’T MISS IT! We want to hear from you so call us live during the show with your comments and questions (515) 605-9744! You can a

Your attitude about fatherhood, parenting, and co-parenting are the things that are completely in your control. Fatherhood is no walk in the park. Relationship discord with the mother, disagreements about paternity, visitation, child-support, discipline, schedules, bed-times and so much more that fathers have to contend with can unravel even the most level-headed dad ? and when kids play their parents against one another, all hell threatens to break loose. This week on HOUSE TALK w/Dr. Lauren D. Pitts join Co-Host for the summer 2019 MAN-NESS series Dr. Brian Maiden, Dr. Pitts and their special guest fatherhood expert Dr. Theodore Ransaw as they celebrate fathers and dig deep into issues plaguing men within the context of fatherhood. We want to hear from you so call us live during the show with your comments and questions (515) 605-9744! You can also email questions in advance to DrBrianMaiden@DrLaurenDPitts.com.

What does it mean to be a man? What is your version of masculinity? What are the issues that men face…real and/or perceived? Tired of the baby daddy drama or being labeled dumb, trifling or deadbeat? Sick of every man on TV being depicted as a man-whore? So are men! This Thursday June 6th join Co-Host Dr. Brian S. Maiden on HOUSE TALK w/Dr. Lauren D. Pitts as he and Dr. Pitts kick off their summer 2019 MAN-NESS Series. We are coming out the gate full force discussing MATING PRACTICES OF MEN: Eroticism, Love, the Hook-Up or…We are interested in hearing from men of all ages and backgrounds who want to have an authentic and blunt discussion about the issues that men face. We want to hear from you so call us live during the show with your comments and questions (515) 605-9744!