Lessons in the Key of Life

In this 26 episode of lessons in the Key of life podcast, Dr. G Wayne starts by defining Closure. He demonstrates why you must focus your energy on yourself during this period of life. What are feelings? Dr. G Wayne offers a definition of feelings, along with a realistic example to show his listeners how feelings impact our understanding of a situation. Dr. G Wayne challenges his listeners  to take a different approach to categorizing whether a situation is good or bad as he presents this through a lesson that he and his family learned in 2010. Every day is a day that we can equip ourselves to embrace closure in a more beneficial manner. Are your reactions to situations more important than your forward progression in life? You may be surprised at what you are valuing as important.  What balance do you maintain in life? Dr. G Wayne hits on balance as he introduces how guilt impacts closure. Dr. G Wayne discusses priorities and how not having your priorities in order can lead you into some strange lands. As he brings the episode to a close, Dr. G Wayne reveals that closure is the key to unleashing healing. You don’t want to miss this episode.

In this 25th episode of Lessons in the Key of Life. Dr. G. Wayne brings you another Conversations with Dr. G. Wayne. Please welcome to Lessons in the Key of Life - The Banks Family.  The Matriarch Shanda and her two Sons Camden and Simian come and sit with G. Wayne and let the episode have it! The Banks talk about their favorite moments growing up and Mom shares somethings with the listeners that will bring a new understanding of the blessing of motherhood.  Listen to these two young men speak about how respect shows up and how restraint is precisely executed to avoid overstepping the boundaries that sons should never cross with their mothers. The Banks share how their family has had its challenges but through the family unit coming together in love and in mutual respect the ties that bind solidify this family as a family united with each member understanding their contributions and the specific roles the operate in. Rigidity or flexibility? Take a listen and see just what nuggets of wisdom you will walk away with that could be the missing piece needed to strengthen your own family. You will see in this episode another shining example of the importance of motherhood in the lives of young men and how that role supports their development into successful young men and role models. This is Breakfast with the Banks!

In this 24th episode of Lessons in the Key of Life, Dr. G. Wayne speaks on the topic of healing. As we have discussed before, timing is of the utmost importance when moving through life.  Dr. G. Wayne starts off by telling his listeners to not abort their lesson prematurely but that healing comes after you have endured your storm. If you wanted to know the basics of how your body heals, Dr. G. Wayne paints a simplistic picture of what healing looks like from the standpoint of the body.  However, this is just one of the areas in life that can experience healing.  Dr. G. Wayne shares how the research back that overall well-being is accomplished when you allow healing in all areas, physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.  As G. Wayne does, he provides real life examples of experiences people may go through and how healing is needed. Listen intently as Dr. G. Wayne reveals what anger is and then he speaks about an injustice that society has committed against men.  What impact does truth talking have on healing?  Have you heard of the 5 wounds of the soul? Listen to what Dr. G. Wayne says are tools that you can use to heal and protect yourself from these 5 wounds.  Lastly, if you enjoy eating candy bars, you may want to listen to the analogy of a candy bar and venom. 

In this 23rd episode of Lessons in the Key of Life, Dr. G. Wayne opens up the podcast with a story about 12 year old Nina Simone and her recital experience to set the theme of Self-Worth for this episode. He gives his listeners the definition of self worth and challenges them to self reflection.  G. Wayne discusses low self worth and the potential negative impact it can have on people.  How does one build self worth? Dr. G. Wayne talks about our critical inner voice and how to empower yourself by quieting that critic.  Dr. G. Wayne talks about the two common communication examples…Passive and Aggressive. He provides his listeners with tools to increase their self-understanding, self-acceptance, and to become mindful of how we should be present in how we treat ourselves.  Dr. G. Wayne ends this episode with some statistical information that will surely increase your personal level of self-worth.

In this 22nd episode of Lessons in the Key of Life, Dr. G, Wayne opens by encouraging the listener to hang in the fight…no matter if you are hanging by a thread. Dr. G Wayne breaks down how significant midnight is to any problem you may be facing.  He won’t put more on you than you can bear…you have heard it… but have you seen it? Isn’t it March? Dr. G.Wayne introduces his audience to the next Universal Laws - The Law of Inspired Action. Is your plate full?  G. Wayne explains how we end up adding to our plate in an attempt at or helping others. G. Wayne tells it like it is when they tell you right is wrong and up is down as he gives a call to action…Inspired Action.  Dr. G. Wayne tells the story of a blind woman who even with sight…is still blind.  As he brings the episode to a close, Dr. G. Wayne gets personal as he empowers those whose voices have been silenced.  There are so many pearls of wisdom within this episode you don’t want to miss this.
**Trigger warning disclosure at about 24:00 minutes**

In this 21st Episode of Lessons in the Key of Life Podcast, Dr. G, Wayne welcomes his Godmother of 40+ years, Dr. Darlene to have a conversation. One of his listeners asked the question “What do you do finding your freedom through forgiveness?” To move from forgiveness to freedom…then from freedom to healing through grace, Dr. G. Wayne says that it starts with you understanding that there is a need for forgiveness.  However, this forgiveness is directed to and for the person within.  Healing is not something that will fall into your lap.  It is work that means you have to look at yourself, your decisions, your thought process, and do so with transparency. The two Doctors talk through the process of healing and discuss the importance and the places that the tribe holds in the people.  Dr. Darlene gives a simple, yet complex analogy utilizing a tree to give Dr. G. Wayne nuggets of wisdom. Dr. Darlene encourages G. Wayne to continue to be transparent because  some one may need to see this transparency and authenticity in order to further demonstrate the power of doing the work.  None of  this would be possible without having accountability for one’s own actions. If you are ready to digest this topic…what are you waiting for?  

n his 20th Episode of Lessons in the Key of Life, Dr. G. Wayne starts us off walking down memory lane to when he was in Elementary school and walked to school with the neighbor hood kids but as with most people, they had the dreaded School Bell.  Then he fast forwards everyone to Organic Chemistry class where he skillfully breaks down the basic molecular building structures...the atom.  Yes, again in a way unique way, Dr. G. Wayne threads the needle with the atom and clearly establishes why this is pertinent for mankind today. Once we are on the right track G. Wayne introduces the listener to the 2nd Universal Law. Next, Dr. G. Wayne throws the anchor overboard as he introduces self-sabotage to his listeners and gives them reasons that this behavior may have helped you when you were a child...the time comes where you must shed thoughts and practices that no longer service ones best interests.

On this episode of Lessons in the Key of Life Podcast, Dr. G. Wayne has a special surprise guest to have a conversation...none other than Padrino Turi Santana. In this episode Dr. G. Wayne and his guest discuss service and what that looks like in the community and from there the conversation takes flight. They discuss topics such as tapping into the Divine, developing your own gifts, how you deal with receiving hard advice and how to deal with it.  The two of them discuss the importance of the Godparent - Godchild relationship. Padrino Turi continued to provide nuggets of spiritual food that will surely spark your spiritual appetite to crave more.  If you are ready to experience the benefits of sitting with an Elder...here it is!

In the 18th Episode of Lessons in the Key of Life Podcast, Dr. G. Wayne opens the podcast asking his listeners to be open to understanding their status quo and how this episode can fit into their lives.  Dr. G. Wayne then speaks to how the Earth is divided into various spheres and how these different spheres can interact. This illustration underpins G. Wayne's introduction of the Universal Law of Divine Oneness.  Dr. G. Wayne passionately speaks on the importance of your word choice and presents a real-talk, in your face story of a Father teaching the impact of speaking lies and gossip to his young son.  Finally, Dr. G. Wayne wraps the episode up with an emotional call for Acceptance and Forgiveness...but you will be surprised who actually really needs it.

In this 17th episode of Lessons in the Key of Life Podcast, Dr. G. Wayne jumps back in to the podcast arena raw and honest showing a passionate side of himself in his opening few lines.  If you want to know who Dr. G. Wayne is…ask him about what he lives for.  He emphatically states he is living for a day where the color of his skin is not a point of judgment. He speaks about loyalty not being enough to avoid betrayal. He takes the listener on a journey of glass houses and stones, where karma gets the final and last laugh. G. Wayne even puts his humanity and vulnerability on display describing him having to “Encourage Himself” in the dark times. Dr. G. Wayne concludes the episode talking about one of the components of communication…Listening,  Who would have known the importance of being present was to your ability to listen? If this is how Dr. G. Wayne is entering 2023…we are in for a ride of evolution and elevation!