Diary of a Mad Black Man

Diary of a Mad Black Man

By @GioThePodFatherHealth & FitnessMental Health
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Diary of a Mad Black Man episodes

  • DE 181: Interview with Sophia - Founder of the Mendable Family

    I discovered Mendable in a Target Parking Lot on Club House after recieving an invite. Fast forward to today, I had the opportunity to interview my sister, the founder of Mendable.

    One episode will not be enough to convey what this family means to me now. However, I hope it helps you understand why I consider Sophia my sister across the pond.

    40 min
  • DE 177: Only the Motivated with Nick

    In this diary entry, I am joined by my brother Nick Laureano. Nick is an award-winning speaker, mental health advocate, and the owner of Only the Motivated. Through powerful storytelling and radical honesty, Nick helps people recognize the light that’s always been within them—even through life’s hardest moments. 

    Nick believes vulnerability is strength, not weakness. He traveles the country and speaks openly about mental health, childhood trauma, and the power of embracing your true colors. His work encourages people to understand that their story has purpose, that emotional “speed bumps” don’t make you weak but often make you stronger.

    Nick’s had one goal in joining me on the podcast for this episode - help people leave better than they arrived, with a deeper understanding of themselves and the courage to live authentically. I hope y’all enjoy the first of many dope episodes with my guy Nick!


    📍 Follow Nick: @otmnick on Instagram & TikTok
    🌐 Website: nicklaureano.com

    43 min
  • DE 176: Anxiety with the Anxiety Coach Nichol.

    Joining me on this episode is the one and only, Anxiety Coach, Nichol who specializes in childhood trauma and anxiety. This podcast is a space for healing, growth, and a little laughter along the way, blending Humor Therapy, real-life strategy, and faith-centered insight. This episode reminds you that life is more than what happened to you—and you are more than the mistakes you’ve made.

    Nichol, AKA Anxiety Coach, is a mom, entrepreneur, real estate investor, strategist, former comedian, and MBA student who brings both professional expertise and lived experience to the mic. With honesty, humor, and heart, she breaks down anxiety, trauma, and resilience in a way that feels real, relatable, and doable.

    This podcast is for anyone who’s ever wondered, “Am I broken?”

    Connect with Nichol (Anxiety Coach):
    🌐 AnxietyCoach.net
    📧 [email protected]
    📱 Instagram / Threads / TikTok: @AnxietyCoach_MsNick

    1 hr 2 min

About Diary of a Mad Black Man

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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 challenges since 2019. Solo diary entries recorded from the car, the couch, and the hard moments sit alongside interviews with mental health advocates, therapists, authors, and brothers who get it.