Dear Black Boy: The therapeutic Podcast for Black Men

As the world around us seems to challenge our emotional and physical capacity, more and more of US are choosing to exit by way of suicide. My guest, Walker Tisdale, M.A. discusses the complexity of suicide and the different ways we can start to have the conversation with our family, friends and peers. 

Ever feel like you are doubting your true abilities? Ever felt like you were a fraud and don't deserve the success that you have today? My guest, Lafayette Brown-LCSW and I,  discuss the complexities of imposter syndrome and how it shows up among Black men.

Ever wonder what exactly Toxic Masculinity is and if you are displaying behaviors that are associated with it? Our guest today, Steven Hayes LCSW break's down the root of what Toxic Masculinity is and how it is used within the context of today's society! 

Are you someone that is always having to meet on Zoom? Google Hangouts? What about Microsoft Teams? Are you starting to feel the burnout of always being in front of a laptop with little to no break? Join me, Montrell Pryor LGSW, as I discuss 7 signs to recognizing zoom fatigue and 10 tips to assist you with combat it so that your workday can continue to be productive!

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On this episode, my guest Christopher Edgar-Smith, LCSW and I discuss the complexities of how Black boys who are sexually violated often cope in silence as they navigate the world as a child. We then discuss how this unresolved trauma impacts and manifest itself as Black boys become Black Men later on down the line. 

Ever wonder if your sex drive is too high or if you masturbate too much? Is there a such thing as too much porn? My guest, Greg Dawson II LCSW, and I discuss various sex addictions and the coping skills that are attached.  

Although HIV is no longer the death sentence it once was painted to be, there are a few preventative measures you can take to protect yourself from contracting HIV. My guest clinician, KC Freeman II LCSW-A, discusses the various options as well as the different treatments that are available on the market today! 

It is no surprise that stigma and lack of education is what perpetuates the falsities of all that HIV entails and keeps people, Black men specifically, from being properly educated and tested. My guest, Richard Peyton, MPH and I discuss the dangers of HIV stigma and how we can dismantle the stigma in an effort to liberate everyone. 

With a diagnosis of HIV, it is so easy for individuals to experience shame and guilt when navigating this new diagnosis. Listen in as our guess P.J. Moton-Poole, LMSW discusses the ways shame presents itself with individuals living with HIV. 

Join myself and Dr. Raymond Adams as we discuss the complexities and barriers to accessing care for Black Men who are living with HIV. This conversation focuses on current care models and different ways that healthcare and our society can assist in supporting and improving care for those who live with HIV.