this is the episode where I shut up and listen. @StevenSharpeJr, @Izzyor_IzzyNot & @EmileWickham join to have an intersectional conversation around black men's wellness and their respective journeys in healing themselves and their relationships.  

(3:00) How their journeys with mental health started.  

(05:10) The state of mental health consideration in the Christian church.  

(12:40) Men not speaking up about what they want and need out of relationships 

(14:24) Navigating imperfect father-son relationships as a black man 

(20:34) Wellness in racial justice 

(24:18) How their relationships with their father and their mental health affect their relationships with other men 

(32:35) Societal ideas of masculinity 

(33:19) Drake gets his flowers - and some shade 

(36:44) How their mental health journey has affected their romantic relationships 

(44:00) How sexual abuse is overlooked for male children 

(46:00) How therapy helps better your dating life 

(56:40) Tough conversations with white people during this time 

(59:15) Tips for finding a therapist 

(1:08:00) The debates of having a nonblack therapist. 


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