CapacityConvos
Capacity Convos is a space for meaningful conversation about who we become when life asks more of us.
Hosted by RaQuel Hopkins, the show brings together people whose lives and work reflect real capacity—individuals who have stayed present, taken responsibility, and continued to grow without shrinking in the face of challenge. These conversations move beyond trends and surface narratives to explore the decisions, beliefs, and moments that shape a life.
Capacity Convos invites listeners into thoughtful dialogue that lingers encouraging reflection, perspective, and a deeper engagement with life itself.
Podcasting since 2026 • 6 episodes
CapacityConvos
Latest Episodes
Radical Obedience in a Chaotic World | Brenda Palmer on Divine 9, Idolatry, and Waiting on God
Episode 6 features Brenda in a powerful conversation on faith, obedience, identity, and the tension between spiritual surrender and modern mental health culture.Brenda shares the heart behind her book The Journey of Yes, framing life as ...
•
Episode 6
•
1:01:54
Chad O. Jackson on MLK, Agency, Church vs. Therapy, and the Limits of Politics
Episode 5 features independent historian and filmmaker Chad Jackson in a bold conversation on responsibility, mental health, faith, and rethinking history.Chad shares his journey from blue collar beginnings to building a successful plumb...
•
Episode 5
•
1:07:33
Stop Being a Victim | Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman on How to Rise Above
Episode 4 features psychologist Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman, author of Rise Above, in a powerful conversation on resilience, victimhood, self actualization, and personal growth.Dr. Kaufman shares his early experience being placed in special ...
•
Episode 4
•
45:34
From Panic To Self Acceptance With Ashley
Ashley shares her 20 plus year journey living with generalized anxiety disorder and panic disorder after her first panic attack at nineteen. What began as a diagnosis slowly became an identity, leading her to question who she was if she could n...
•
Episode 3
•
33:02
She Turned Down Chemo And Chose Herself
A powerful conversation with Kelly about capacity, agency, and choosing life in the face of uncertainty. She shares her rare ampullary cancer diagnosis, how she self advocated across hospitals, and why she declined chemo to pursue a clinical tr...
•
Episode 2
•
47:29