My Unconscious Mind

Today’s episode reflects on the 1920 certification of the 19th Amendment and the continuing barriers that stole voting rights from Black women, contrasted with the life of Katherine Johnson, a Black mathematician whose brilliance reshaped space exploration.The host shares a haunting dream of a slave ship and asks listeners to notice the internal echoes of history — the broken chains that still rattle inside — and encourages a patient, courageous process of freeing the unconscious mind.

In this Monday morning episode "The Dreamer's Compass," the host reflects on dreams as guiding maps, weaving personal ritual with references to Martin Luther King Jr. and Langston Hughes to ask what direction your heart is pulling you.Through story and encouragement, the episode urges steady, step-by-step progress, reminding listeners to speak truth, follow their own compass, and keep moving forward despite setbacks.

In this Free Flow Friday episode the host blends a morning ritual with reflections on dreams, poetry, and the power of speaking out — anchored by Fannie Lou Hamer's August 27, 1964 testimony about being jailed and beaten for voting.The episode invites listeners to listen to their inner voices, honor personal and collective memory, and refuse silence in the face of injustice.Join the loose, healing rhythm of the ritual, carry the lesson into the weekend, and return Monday ready to continue the work.

Episode 4: Fate & Freedom
On this day in 1831, Nat Turner rose against the impossible. In this episode, DeMarcus reflects on fate, dreams of endless doors, and the voices of Baldwin, Hughes, and Ethelbert Miller. Freedom isn’t given—it’s chosen. Step through your door.

A slow, guided morning ritual that invites listeners to pause the rush and face the inner battle within — through breath, honest reflection, and naming what’s hidden.Mixing personal reflection and historical context, the episode encourages small acts of survival each day: breathe, speak, and take one step forward.

In this episode of My Unconscious Mind the host explores how love and loss shape our mornings, dreams, and memories, blending a personal dream with reflections on legacy.Alongside a historical note about the August 19, 1991 Soviet coup attempt, the episode ties intimate ritual, vivid dreams, and the refusal of love to disappear even after loss.

 
In the first episode of My Unconscious Mind: Morning Ritual, DeMarcus Holder explores what it means to awaken—individually and collectively. Honoring Marcus Garvey’s birthday and his call to self-determination, this episode blends history, dream imagery, reflections on today’s world, and futuristic visions of homes that breathe with us. Through poetry and ritual, “The Awakening” reminds us: the sun will rise regardless—so rise with it, on your terms.