The ManKind Podcast

195 - When Race Conversations Hit Deep: Navigating Emotions Beneath the Surface with Jermaine Johnson


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In this powerful episode of The Mankind Podcast, host Boysen Hodgson sits down with Jermaine Johnson, a co-society leader of the Brothahood of MKP and a co-leader candidate for the New Warrior Training Adventure. Together, they explore the intersection of social justice, racial healing, and embodied men’s work, unpacking how personal awareness and emotional intelligence can transform not only the individual but also the larger cultural systems we navigate daily.

🔥 Key Takeaways:

  • The Power of Brotherhood – How the Brothahood of MKP provides a safe space for men of color to engage in deep personal work.
  • Men’s Work & Emotional Intelligence – Why self-awareness and telling yourself the truth is the foundation for healing and growth.
  • Cultural Shadows & Bias – How systemic oppression, privilege, and power dynamics show up in our bodies and interactions.
  • Breaking the Mask – The challenge of taking off societal masks and showing up authentically.
  • The Role of Embodiment – How tuning into bodily sensations can help men process racial trauma and personal triggers.
  • Holding Space & Accountability – How men can create more inclusive environments without defensiveness or guilt.
  • From Reaction to Response – Learning to pause, breathe, and respond intentionally instead of reacting with anger or fear.
  • The Long Game – Why this work isn’t about perfection but about continuous growth, practice, and showing up for each other.

This is an episode that will challenge you, inspire you, and leave you thinking deeply about the ways we relate to one another as men.


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