Addy Hour

About Addy Hour

We all want to experience life satisfaction and emotional health. But getting to that place is another matter. Everyday life tests our minds and bodies in profound ways. Join us for dynamic conversations and insights based on the lived experience and professional expertise of guests from expected and unexpected places — community leaders, scientists and researchers, professional athletes and entertainers, faith leaders, mental health experts and advocates. Dr. Nii Addy — Yale professor & researcher, man of faith, sports & hip hop fan, and mental health advocate — is your host. To be healthy and whole, we must approach things holistically. Addy Hour will explore the topics and questions you’ve been thinking about and will create a unique space for us to talk about them.

Publisher

Addy Hour

Category

news · science · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

26 Feb 2021

Latest episode

24 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

3 of 59 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   24 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Why sensory inclusivity matters.

   Dr. Nii Addy interviews Sho Baraka, sensory inclusivity advocate and father, about embracing neuro-diversity and creating inclusive spaces.

2. 

   10 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Today’s top psychologists discuss mental health, social media, and everyday psychological tools

   Host Addy Hour interviews clinical psychologists Dr. Simon Rego and Dr. Sandy Pimentel about mental health trends, social media's impact, and practical tools for navigating life's challenges.

3. 

   27 May 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Reflections from an innovative scientist, leader and mentor

   Host [Host Name] interviews Dr. Faye Rogers, a pioneering biomedical researcher, about her journey, mentorship, and leading innovative cancer research programs.

Inside a recent episode

Why sensory inclusivity matters.

Published 24 Jun 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] Because you realize you're not by yourself. And then you'll be like, okay, I'm not on this island, you know. But then I would also say is, like, how do you seek resources, right? That can help. Man, the more I got introduced to organizations like Culture City or government assistance, the things that are schools, you know, institutes and therapies, Excuse me. It makes your life easier, you know, because now you're being able to seek the advice of professionals. But then the other thing is also understand that the life you will live is a life of sacrifice. And so... That's probably the hardest thing is to know that in every season moving forward, you no longer live for yourself. […]

Who has been a guest on Addy Hour

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Sho Baraka
• Dr Simon Rego
• Dr Sandy Pimentel
• Faye Rogers

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

24 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

4 ratings