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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November 24, 2021 DE 127: A Medicated Updated: Two Weeks on Lexapro
In this diary entry, I give a 2 week update on my medication journey. It comes after I was doing some research on the medication I am currently taking. Its a short diary entry, one of many from this time period. However, the main reason I want to post this particular episode is to talk about the work of Dr. Nadine Burke Harris.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqiSCevEt5I
You can use the link above to watch this interview of her; I recorded this episode not too long after watching this...
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Check out my website below for more information on where to find me and my podcast in the social media world.
www.diaryofamadblackman.com
Email: [email protected]
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18min
November 17, 2021 DE126: Mental Health Management - Getting Medicated
What's Up World!
In this diary entry, I talk to you about starting to take medication to manage my mental health. It was not an easy decision but I had to do it because I felt I no longer had the capacity to manage this by myself.
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30min
November 09, 2021 DE 125: Healing & Building Mental Wellness Through Transparency
Whats Good!
This diary entry was recorded in the early morning hours of Saturday September 25th after a long day at work. Although I am exhausted at the moment, it has been one of the best days I have had in a very long time.
At the same time, I have recently accepted where I am mentally and have made intentional decisions to help myself be better. I never want to be a burden to anyone and I always want to take full responsibility for my mental health and wellness.
Over the past week, I've deleted all my social media, almost closed my business, and isolated myself from the world, because my mental health is simply that bad right now.
However, I am glad to create this episode as one small token of acknowledgement that shows, I am doing something about it. In this episode, I explain more on what I mean...
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Check out my website below for more information on where to find me and my podcast in the social media world.
www.diaryofamadblackman.com
Email: [email protected]
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 via Cash App: $theblackpodcastclub
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46min
November 02, 2021 DE 124: Therapeutic Healing with Max Million
What's up, welcome to another diary entry! Excited to let you all in on this DOPE hip hop artist by the name of Max Million, who is joining me in this diary entry.
This episode, we dive into his latest project, "Therapeutic," and discuss how he got started in the music industry, healing and mental health!
"More than a Musician, The 21 year old Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Boxer, is heavily involved in self improvement.) - Official Max Million His music has inspired, empowered and kept me calm many nights; the best part of his music - it's given me hope to continue this thing called life. Discovering his music during the pandemic was a blessing and I am excited to have him on the podcast!
Be sure to check out his website and music using this link.
Follow @officialmaxmillion on IG to check out more of his work.
"Greatness is in everyone, they just have to realize it. " - Max Million
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Check out my website below for more information on where to find me and my podcast in the social media world. www.diaryofamadblackman.com Email: [email protected] www.theblackpodcastclub.com
Donate via Cash App: $theblackpodcastclub
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46min
October 26, 2021 DE 123: Suicidal on Tuesday, In the Club on Saturday
Whats Up! This diary entry is to bring awareness to suicide prevention.
The week of Labor Day, I was not in a good space at all. I found myself in a deep dark space. I called the prevention hotline and found the help I needed in that moment.
Listening to this episode, you will get a vulnerable, honest and raw insight into what it is like for someone who faces mental health and wellness challenges.
I hope it enocourages someone to not end their life. I hope it brings awareness to always have grace and be kind to people. You never know what someone is going through behind the smile they show you. High Functioning people with depression are not faking it - they are faking their smile.
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Check out my website below for more information on where to find me and my podcast in the social media world.
www.diaryofamadblackman.com
Email: [email protected]
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 via Cash App: $theblackpodcastclub
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37min
October 19, 2021 DE 122: Celebrating Living While Healing & Suicide Prevention Month - Season 6 Premier
“You can heal. You can overcome. You can get through it. Just decide within your mind and it will happen.”
These are often the words we say to someone who is depressed. As someone who has been there, in the midst of deep, dark, depression & anxiety, these words do not help in the moment... most of the time. I want to let people know that you CAN find a way to believe these words. Even when I did not believe them, I decided that I would work on trying to believe in them.
Today, I confidently say it to myself daily. You can heal. You can overcome. You can get through it.
Just hang in there. Trust the process.
You're never alone...
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25min
August 17, 2021 DE 121: The Last Diary Entry...
Life got hands bro, and I’m tired of fighting… it seems like the more I push forward, the harder and more difficult life becomes.
I was at the top of the mountain a few weeks ago; energized, motivated and inspired.
The opposite of that is now my reality;
I feel like I’m at the bottom, once again, of the lowest valley and it’s very dark down here.
This journey to wellness started long before this podcast; The thoughts, behaviors and feelings I thought I had a handle on, are showing up in a way that shows, I really don’t. I need help.
I’m dealing with some serious mental health issues & no one around me seems to understand. Nor is anyone around me capable of helping. People lack the skills to actually support someone like myself. I’m Lowkey in a crisis right now and it really hurts. Slick, not gunna lie, I’m scared.
All people say is “push through,”
“It will get better”
“Your so strong”
… And all the cliche “just be happy & positive” shit people say to someone who is depressed.
I’m sick and tired. I often feel betrayed by my community, and often times my family, for not being what I need.
I’m more angry with myself for not being able to get ahold of this shit sooner because my challenges are amplified by the results of my own actions and poor decisions. At this point, I’m 31 years old and this is my responsibility to deal with.
I find myself very angry lately… with aggressive, hostile thoughts. My irritation level is very high. I find myself doing self destructive things; and it’s difficult to do the day to day tasks of life like cooking, cleaning up and getting out of bed.
My therapy sessions are not consistent enough; it sucks because I also don’t have insurance and cannot afford therapy.
I went so hard for all of this over the past few years because I see the vision what this will be and I believe it will come; But at the end of the day, I have to survive all this shit to see that vision come to reality.
I often feel like I’m crying out for help snd no one is listening.
Life happens so fast and at this point, I can’t keep just reacting out of desperation to survive. I gotta try something new; and while I figure this out, I’ll be taking a major step away while I figure out what’s next.
You’d think I’d be going hard right now but the reality of my life right now is, I need help. I literally cannot keep working myself this fucking hard to build and create something.
& no one is going to help or save me but ME. So I have to truly go at my own pace and do what is best for me.
Over the past week, I find myself irritated when people say positive things like “you’ll get through it, things will get better, it won’t last long,” and to be quite honest, I’m tired of hearing that shit.
I been challenged with this long before this podcast, it’s been over 10 years; hell the majority of my life. Talking is only doing so much right now. I need to take action. Unfortunately, I know I have to take action alone.
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28min
August 17, 2021 DE 120: Podcast Movement 2021 - How it All Ended [Part 3 of 3] SEASON 5 FINALE
IIGHT YALL THIS IS IT! SEASON 5 FINALE!
I literally decided while recording this episodes that this would be the end to season 5. I have been needing a break from because life is still happening and I need some time to adjust.
This diary entry is also about how everything ended with podcast movement. How I got home and some more of the great things that happened while I was there.
Im not sure how long this hiatus will be but be sure to follow me in the social media world because I will be doing more to engage with my audience, YOU!
Thank you for listening and tuning in! See you all in season 6!
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www.diaryofamadblackman.com
Follow @DIARYOFAMBM on all socials | Fanbase, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Clubhouse | DMs OPEN!
Email: [email protected]
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 via Cash App: $theblackpodcastclub
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37min
August 14, 2021 DE 119: Podcast Movement 2021 - How I Became a Speaker & Made Black Podcast History [Part 2 of 3]
This diary entry really talks about how I ended up being a speaker at Podcast Movement 2021! It was not planned but definitely divinely ordered! I started out just wanting to attend, ended up becoming.a volunteer, to then be asked to be a speaker! It was an amazing opportunity and I am forever grateful.
This is part.2 of a 3 part episode talking all about podcast movement 2021!
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www.diaryofamadblackman.com
Follow @DIARYOFAMBM on all socials | Fanbase, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Clubhouse | DMs OPEN!
Email: [email protected]
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 via Cash App: $theblackpodcastclub
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19min
August 11, 2021 DE 118: Podcast Movement 2021 - Everything That Tried to Stop me from Going [Part 1 of 3]
What's up y'all, im back with another diary entry! This is the first of a 3 part episode all about my experience with Podcast Movement 2021.
It was a lot for me personally to attend the worlds biggest podcast conference this year. Many obstacles and challenges presented themselves, especially in the week prior to going; but I managed to go, have great time and experience a conference that im certain will have a positive impact on my podcast career moving forward.
Part 1 is mostly about all the things that tried to prevent me from attending. Basically this is all the bad before the good! It was all worth it in the end and im happy that I made it, against all odds!
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www.diaryofamadblackman.com
Follow @DIARYOFAMBM on all socials | Fanbase, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Clubhouse | DMs OPEN!
Email: [email protected]
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 via Cash App: $theblackpodcastclub
...more
22min

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