I've never talked about a movie on this blog but I couldn't help but to tell ya'll about this one. I was 4 years old when it came out and 42 years old when I discovered it. It's called MOVING it was written by: Andy Breckman , Directed by: Alan Metter and it starred Richard Pryor .       This movie was about a black family that had to move from their hometown to a new city because of the Father's new job. The thing that compelled me to write about this movie was all the levels of emotional regulation skills it showed. Let's break them down.       This was a family of 5. There was a mother, father, teenage daughter (senior in high school) and two twin boys who were in maybe 8th grade. The father was offered a high paying job in another city 6hrs from their hometown. The Mother didn't want to leave her family and friends and the daughter didn't want to leave before she graduated. The twins didn't want to go but they went with the flow. ...

 Introducing the Book  Masters of Vibe Let’s be real: daily stress, chaotic expectations, and constant noise are hitting our youth harder than ever. But what if you had the ultimate psychological armor to stay completely unbothered when life gets hectic?" Well that's what we've developed, as a mental health professional, and alongside with my associate—hip-hop scholar Tony Hotep—we co-created Master Your Vibe. This is a high-impact, judgment-free emotional intelligence workbook designed specifically for young people, parents, and future leaders." Look, this is not a boring textbook or clinical homework. This is a real-world launchpad. We break down internal biases, expand your emotional vocabulary, and teach you how to spot the difference between automatic bodily reactions and your conscious feelings. We’re teaching you how to pause, reframe, and protect your energy." It’s time to stop letting the chaos dictate your day. It's time to equip the next generation...

  Remember book reports when we were in school? For some they were a dreaded terrible thing, for others they were fun ways to recall your favorite book and an easy format to tell someone what the book was about. I've decided to post some reports of books I've read recently; let's jump right in. My best friend asked if I could write something that focused on the history of black Americans. I asked Tony Hotep for a recommendation for this project. And he gave me this book. It's more like a detailed information pamphlet that holds historical information about the Underground Railroad. I found it interesting and it definitely got a rise out of my emotions .  I also wrote and published 8 books check them out here:  https://www.lulu.com/search?sortBy=RELEVANCE&page=1&q=Jodie+Spartz&pageSize=10&adult_audience_rating=00 Author:     New Jersey Historical Commission Title:     "Steal Away, Steal Away..." Main Characters:    Th...

Jodie Spartz wrote, edited and published 8 books check them out here:  https://www.lulu.com/search?sortBy=RELEVANCE&page=1&q=Jodie+Spartz&pageSize=10&adult_audience_rating=00  Bridging Cultures & Clinical Care Meet: My Co-Author,   Tony Hotep pronounced ( O-Tep) When I work with someone, I don't just look for professional expertise—I look for heart. My co-author on Master Your Vibe , Tony Hotep , is a Hip-Hop Scholar, but that title only scratches the surface of who he is. I wanted to peel back some layers and introduce the man behind the book Masters of Vibe. I sat down with Tony to talk about his own journey, what shapes his worldview, and why he’s so passionate about the work we're doing together. Jodie Spartz:   Tony Hotep, getting to know the "Hip-Hop Scholar" side of you. Who was young Tony Hotep? What was the soundtrack of your early years?  Tony Hotep: I grew up in Burlington county New Jersey which is about a hour north of Phil...

  Remember book reports when we were in school? For some they were a dreaded terrible thing, for others they were fun ways to recall your favorite book and an easy format to tell someone what the book was about. I've decided to post some reports of books I've read recently; let's jump right in. I don't remember where I got this book from. It feels like it was always around waiting for me to read it and digest it. When I had enough knowledge to understand the core of it. I also wrote and published 8 books check them out here:  https://www.lulu.com/search?sortBy=RELEVANCE&page=1&q=Jodie+Spartz&pageSize=10&adult_audience_rating=00 Author:     Don Miguel Ruiz Title:    The Four Agreements ( A Toltec Wisdom Book)  Main Characters:    There are no characters in this book it is something like a self-help book. Setting:     The setting is where ever you choose to read it. Plot:      This books helps the...

  Order a copy for yourself or for a friend TODAY!  https://www.lulu.com/search?sortBy=RELEVANCE&page=1&q=Jodie+Spartz&pageSize=10&adult_audience_rating=00 This one is so beautiful, It’s a tribute wrapped in a story, this vivid, electric, neon world exist, but at the absolute center of it is the pure, unbreakable bond of family and mentorship. It’s a story about finding you're worth when the world tries to reduce you to a dollar amount. Imagine a smoke-filled, neon-soaked underground of high-stakes clubs... where the bass thumps like a second heartbeat, the air is thick with expensive perfume and desperate secrets, and two women share a connection that completely transcends the stage."      This is the world of my book, You Can't Tame Desire. But at its core, this story is deeply personal. I wrote it for my godmother, who passed away, and who I loved so, so much. In these pages, a godmother and goddaughter navigate life together as an unbreakable...

 Before we get into this I want to remind you that Jodie Spartz who is me lol wrote and published 6 books find them here;  https://www.lulu.com/search?sortBy=RELEVANCE&page=1&q=Jodie+Spartz&pageSize=10&adult_audience_rating=00 I've been through a lot of things in this life and I'm absolutely sure insane things happen everywhere to everyone so these probably aren't that big of a deal but for me they were wild little TV moments.       I went to the hospital in Jamaica Queens for a follow up on my sprained ankle.  You can read about it here;  https://www.expresspassion4life.com/2025/08/finding-self-part-9-eyes-wide-open.html  while waiting for a nurse the backroom where I was placed became a scene from the show 911.  At one point I thought I was apart of some kind of prank show. The Paramedics came in the backroom, there were other patients besides me sitting in their designated cubicles separated by curtains. The paramedics...