The Outcasts: A Journey of Believing, Becoming, and Belonging
My name is JC (Jean Claude) Brooks, and my mission is to give a voice to those who have ever felt like they didn’t fit under a certain category… those who might feel like they “don’t belong.” From growing up as a young Haitian boy to being adopted as a teenager into a Caucasian family in America, this is my story of becoming. I look forward to introducing you to people like me, people unlike me, and people who are still figuring it out. We will also explore how you can help children who are in need of a forever home and the challenges that they face. I hope to take you deep into my journey and into the hearts of others while helping you continue to find yourself. Consider The Outcasts to be your safe space— a space where we will believe, become, and belong— together.
Podcasting since 2022 • 16 episodes
The Outcasts: A Journey of Believing, Becoming, and Belonging
Latest Episodes
Mental Matters: Advocating for Mental Health in the Black Community & Living with Bipolar Disorder with George P Brooks
I was blessed to have the opportunity to have an honest and open conversation with mental health advocate, entrepreneur, and life coach George P Brooks. George is the founder of METTA Association, a nonprofit organization committed to adv...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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31:48
Mental Matters: Working Through Trauma and Using Adversity to Make You Stronger with Zach Brooks
Trigger Warning: This episode contains content about suicide. Today, I share an eye-opening interview with my brother, Zach Brooks. Zach shares some major trauma that he has experienced and how he has taken his adversities an...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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53:21
Mental Matters: Navigating Anxiety and Deciding When It's Time with Kayla Crawford
In this episode of our Mental Matters series, I share with you an interview with a dear friend of mine, Kayla. She shares with us her journey of navigating life with anxiety from childhood to adulthood. Kayla discovered her feelings...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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35:57
Mental Matters: My Journey Through Therapy
We are back after taking some time to develop a new series: Mental Matters. Throughout this series, I will be taking you into the minds and the hearts of people like you... people with unique stories, everyday battles, and accomplishments...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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27:50
Adoptee Chronicles: Bebe Porpilia
In this episode, we hear the story of Bebe Porpilia, who was adopted by my paternal aunt. Bebe was the youngest adoptee from our orphanage in Haiti who recently graduated from Anderson University. We get to know more about her fami...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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52:36