Diary of a Mad Black Man

By @GioThePodFather

Diary of a Mad Black Man is a mental health podcast hosted by Gio The PodFather, equal parts personal diary and honest conversation, documenting one Black man's real-time journey through mental health... more

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February 28, 2021 DE 97: 2am Anxiety and Racing Thoughts
Another night not able to sleep. Anxiety was high and I think I was too. But These thoughts reflect what is happening in my head. It is a reflection of the journey I have come down and it highlights where I was struggling.
To anyone who may be challenged with mental wellness, know that you can overcome it. I encourage you to find a safe protected space, get into therapy and focus on loving yourself. Since this say, it has been a journey to continuously heal, exists, and remain committed to this process. I a happy to say, today, in 2021, I am still committed to this journey. Things are going much better than what you are about to hear.
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Instagram + Facebook + Twitter: @DIARYOFAMBM
Email: [email protected]
Follow My Podcast Business on IG + FB: @theblackpodcastclub
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This episode is sponsored by Canna Comforts | CC produces the finest, all-natural products on earth....
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36min
February 28, 2021 DE 96: Drunk and Suicidal on July 20th, 2020 [Part 2 of 2]
**Trigger Warning** This episode contains thoughts of suicide, irrational thoughts and shows a moment in my life where I was challenges with mental wellness.
In this episode, I detail why I was not want to live anymore and causing suicidal ideation. I have struggled with my sexuality, family relationships and mental illness for some time now. I hope you find this and decide not to give up. I hope someone hears this and decides to make space for someone who may be dealing with feeling hopeless, depression or suicidal thoughts.
Mental illness is real and I thank you for being part of my journey to wellness. I am excited to be able to say I have not had thoughts of suicide for months now and I am continues to go down a path of healing & love, surrounded my a new found tribe and community who supports me. It was not easy to get here but I made it. You can too.
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Instagram + Facebook + Twitter: @DIARYOFAMBM
Email: [email protected]
Follow My Podcast Business on IG + FB: @theblackpodcastclub
www.theblackpodcastclub.com
This episode is sponsored by Canna Comforts | CC produces the finest, all-natural products on earth....
Canna Comforts Website. DISCOUNT CODE: diary25
Donate $10, $50 or $100 (more or less) to my business: $theblackpodcastclub
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31min
February 28, 2021 DE 95: Drunk and Suicidal on July 20th, 2020 [Part 1 of 2]
Isolated with Depression, Anxiety and Loneliness
July 20th 2020 is a day I was having sucidal ideation. Triggered, I jumped on the mic to let it out. This happened in the day time, of that day. It started with watching someone I admire, Amanda Seals, be vulnerable and share her journey with mental health. It was so moving to see someone I view as a strong pillar of the black community, be vulnerable and share where she was.
It was a relief and trigger all at once. I had the confidence to know I could continue to be vulnerable and heal, yet the reality of life hit me as well.

This was the beginning of a very rough day, a day that I am choose to share with the world. Suicide and mental illness is real and we need to raise awareness and implement new strategies for people to cope, heal and manage their mental health.
[July 20th, 2020 - The Morning]
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Instagram + Facebook + Twitter: @DIARYOFAMBM
Email: [email protected]
Follow My Podcast Business on IG + FB: @theblackpodcastclub
www.theblackpodcastclub.com
This episode is sponsored by Canna Comforts | CC produces the finest, all-natural products on earth....
Canna Comforts Website. DISCOUNT CODE: diary25
Donate $10, $50 or $100 (more or less) to my business: $theblackpodcastclub
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28min
February 28, 2021 DE 94: Suicidal, Angry, Sexually Frustrated, Tired of Fighting [July 12, 2020]
I woke up battling suicidal ideation on July 12th, 2020. Some of the reasons for why I was feeling the way I was is because I missed teaching, I was struggling financially, almost homeless living in a hotel. This was in the midst of the height of the pandemic, I was, STILL AM, tired of racism and white supremacy; I can now say I think I was struggling with sex addiction and how I was behaving with people.
This diary entry is one fo the first episodes I recorded like this. There are several parts that I took out due to how dark my thoughts became during the recording. It's explicit, and kind of hard to listen to.
However, I've overcome this. I've survived these thoughts and I am no longer here. I am thankful to God, the unvierse, my therapist, and myself. Because I have done the work! I have been focused on healing, managing my self care routine, and unapologetically loving myself.
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Instagram + Facebook + Twitter: @DIARYOFAMBM
Email: [email protected]
Follow My Podcast Business on IG + FB: @theblackpodcastclub
www.theblackpodcastclub.com
This episode is sponsored by Canna Comforts | CC produces the finest, all-natural products on earth....
Canna Comforts Website. DISCOUNT CODE: diary25
Donate $10, $50 or $100 (more or less) to my business: $theblackpodcastclub
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29min
February 28, 2021 DE 93: I still love you But I'm Trying to Love Again [July 11th, 2020]
About dating , love and relationships.
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8min
February 28, 2021 DE 92: 6 Days Inside a Mental Health Institution [July 8th, 2020]
During the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic and isolated in a hotel room, borderline homeless, The first episode of this series of "Podcasting for Mental Health," was created. This episode was the beginning of a new level of vulnerability for my podcast. Immediately after my first therapy session, I began recording this series. In this episode, I talk about how my podcast journey has helped my mental health. I discuss the beginning of my therapy journey at the middle of 2020.
The beginning of taking my therapy journey, going twice a week, it was difficult start. But I did it.
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Instagram + Facebook + Twitter: @DIARYOFAMBM
Email: [email protected]
Follow My Podcast Business on IG + FB: @theblackpodcastclub
www.theblackpodcastclub.com
This episode is sponsored by Canna Comforts | CC produces the finest, all-natural products on earth....
Canna Comforts Website. DISCOUNT CODE: diary25
Donate $10, $50 or $100 (more or less) to my business: $theblackpodcastclub
...more
52min
February 28, 2021 DE 91: Black Men and Women, How Do We Build Community? [Featuring Amina of The Dear Men Blog]
In this Diary Entry, I had the pleasure of being joined by Amina, the creator of The Dear Men Blog. I had been following @TheDearMenBlog for a while before I actually met Amina. We met in DC to record this episode and discuss how black men and women can support each other.
Amina started The Dear Men Blog as a hobby because she was having issues with men. She began to write about her love life and issues in society to eventually transition to have live discussions. Amina now curates conversations with Black Men and Women that encourages people to be vulnerable and transparent conversations. She has even traveled the US to bridge the gap between men and women, and create ways to support and uplift each other in community.
I hope you all enjoy this diary entry between myself and Amina. Please be sure to check her out @thedearmenblog on IG!
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Instagram + Facebook + Twitter: @DIARYOFAMBM
Email: [email protected]
Follow My Podcast Business on IG + FB: @theblackpodcastclub
www.theblackpodcastclub.com
This episode is sponsored by Canna Comforts | CC produces the finest, all-natural products on earth....
Canna Comforts Website. DISCOUNT CODE: diary25
Donate $10, $50 or $100 (more or less) to my business: $theblackpodcastclub
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46min
February 28, 2021 DE 90: The ReBirth and Evolution of Blake [Season 4 Premier]
The Birth and Evolution of Blake was recorded in 2021, the last recording for what I call my first Pod-Album. All 10 episodes of this season are out now, kinda like the release of an album.
In this first diary entry, I start this season with where I am currently. I bring you up into my present day life, with updates since the coming recordings. Most of this season was recorded in July of 2020, beginning after I started seeing a therapist. These introspective diary entries are the reality of where I once was mentally. Struggling with depressions, anxiety, and suicidal ideation, in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, riots, corruption and a chaotic government, I began the series Podcasting for Mental Health.
Since the conception of this idea, I started to do the daily work of healing; mental, physically and spiritually. I began to seek therapy twice a week and document my journey. These diary entries are from the beginning of this journey. A snapshot into my life battling mental illness. A reflection of my mental health growth.
I hope these episodes bring awareness to mental health and helped to ease the challenges of those facing mental health issues. I hope it works to end the stigma in the black community, especially for black men, and sparks the flame of healing in the minds of those who listen. I am not an expert on mental health, but I am an expert of my mental health journey. I am a mental health advocate who aims to grow and evolve. Healing is not a destination, it a journey. This is a small part of my journey during 2020.

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Instagram + Facebook + Twitter: @DIARYOFAMBM
Email: [email protected]
Follow My Podcast Business on IG + FB: @theblackpodcastclub
www.theblackpodcastclub.com
This episode is sponsored by Canna Comforts | CC produces the finest, all-natural products on earth....
Canna Comforts Website. DISCOUNT CODE: diary25
Donate $10, $50 or $100 (more or less) to my business: $theblackpodcastclub
...more
32min
December 29, 2020 DE 89: The Death and Rebirth of Blake [Season 3 Finale]
Wow, I am mesmerized that I am writing this. Diary entry 89, Season 3 Finale of Diary of a Mad Black Man. There is a lot to say but I will keep it short for now. If you've been following my podcast since I started, you know the growth, you've experienced it with me. Over the past year in 2020, we have all be challenged by the uncontrollable mental anguish we have all experienced. As my audience, you know my mental anguish didn't begin this year, it was amplified.
I am taking a break on the podcast for a while. I am not sure when I will return to this but I can assure you, I will be back. This diary entry came after a difficult conversation I had and probably should not have had. However, it happened. The message here is that I need to rest. I need to take some more time to heal and process what I have created. It has been a beautiful journey overall and it is because of this safe space I created for myself, I am still alive today.
My audience, you, know why I do this. It's not for the downloads, plays, money or "clout" that can potentially be gained. This is what healing looks like, for me. This is my truth. I am speaking my truth, living my truth and healing. Its a journey, not a destination. Its a process that will probably be forever ongoing.
Thank you, from the bottom of my heart for listening, supporting and engaging with me. I will be back in 2021 with Season 4 of my podcast. Bigger, better, and more healed than I am today. Making money, seeking downloads, or plays is not the motive of this podcast. Healing is. I hope for peace, prosperity, and an abundance of blessings to you and yours. Until we meet again, sometime in 2021, take care and stay blessed and be safe.
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Instagram + Facebook + Twitter + Club House: @DIARYOFAMBM
Email: [email protected]
Part of The Black Podcast Club IG + FB: @theblackpodcastclub
www.theblackpodcastclub.com
Donate $10, $50 or $100 (more or less) to my business: $theblackpodcastclub
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25min
December 25, 2020 DE 88: A BPC Collab with Handsome Guy Named Will, Host of Black Love Renaissance Podcast
In this diary entry, I sit down with one of the most dedicated members of The Black Podcast Club, Handsome Will, creator and host of Black Love Renaissance Podcast. Will was one of the first people to believe in me and what I created with The Black Podcast Club. In this diary entry, we discuss everything from growing up in Baltimore, challenges in high school and things we have experiences as black men growing up finding our own way. This was a a great collab and I enjoyed having him on my podcast.
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This episode is sponsored by Nature’s Treat LLC
Order your CDB flowers from Nature’s Treat here!
Follow Nature’s Treat LLC on instagram @natures_treatllc
Instagram + Facebook + Twitter + Club House: @DIARYOFAMBM
Email: [email protected]
Part of The Black Podcast Club IG + FB: @theblackpodcastclub
www.theblackpodcastclub.com
Donate $10, $50 or $100 (more or less) to my business: $theblackpodcastclub

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FAQs about Diary of a Mad Black Man:

How many episodes does Diary of a Mad Black Man have?

The podcast currently has 207 episodes available.