Elevate Him

Most prisoners are men. According to the numbers published by the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), on 6th November 2021, 93.0 percent of the approximately 146,500 federal inmates are men, and only 7.0 percent are women. This gap proves that more men are getting involved in crimes and becoming incarcerated. The rehabilitation and correction given in penitentiaries are significant. However, society needs to establish support mechanisms to help them break the traumas and barriers of stigmatization. Given support, men can bounce back faster and stronger and become very instrumental figures in the community.

Join the conversation with Nickole Brewster as she engages with a male inmate of Oregon State Penitentiary, who has been incarcerated for 18 years. He shares his experiences behind bars, the whole issue of rehabilitation, and how one can easily fall back into crimes right after release from prison. He also shares some thoughts about how society can help ex-convicts by setting systems such as mentors to help them get rooted back in society and educational opportunities. 

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During this episode, you will learn about;

[01:58] Challenges faced by inmates as they are released back to the society

[02:54] Why did the authorities put ex-convicts back in the same environment that got them into trouble.

[04:08] Why do ex-convicts go back into crime after going back to their previous environments 

[06:17] Support systems that society needs to put in place to help ex-convicts men

[11:54] Mental transformations in men after serving a prison sentence

[16:04] Elevate Him exists for purposes like this

[17:20] Men’s perspective to seeking help in their mental health

[20:29] The importance of mental support given to men in incarceration 

[22:54] Men in prison are given an opportunity to learn and get certified

[30:00] There are men behind bars who are ready to start a new course in life

Notable quotes

• “Real rehabilitation is not forced. It comes from the mind.”
• “Transformation begins at willingness to change your mind.” 
• “Everybody needs help, but men need more help.” 
• “It is okay to admit that you have a problem.”

About the show;

***Thank you for stopping by the Elevate Him podcast. Here you will engage with the CEO of Elevate Him, Nickole Brewster, as she shares her inspirations about helping men and dialogues centered around supporting them. These conversations explain the vision of how she wants to elevate men in such a way that they feel more confident to advocate for themselves, do better in the work world and have better self-esteem and leadership skills.***

Join honest conversations by following Nickole Brewster on

Website: https://elevatehimnow.org

Email: [email protected]

Facebook:https://web.facebook.com/elevatehimeveryday

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevate.him/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/HimElevate

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Everybody needs help, but men need more help. More men have indulged in drug and substance abuse, neglecting their noble family duty of fatherhood and leadership. There is nothing more fulfilling to a man than fathering his children in the right way and bringing stability to the family. Teenagers are in all sorts of crime because of a fatherhood defect in the family. On the other hand, Toxic masculinity feeds men with this idea that asking for help is feminine, which is a sign of weakness. This is one of the major causes of the suicide rates among men to keep soaring, broken families and misguided society. Men need help! 

Join the conversation with David Burnell, a certified drugs and alcohol counselor. He is a living example that you can recover from any form of addiction, and he is very passionate about helping people. He will help us realize how you can get back to your manhood position, bring balance in the family, overcome the challenges around you and become a better leader in society.

During this episode, you will learn about;

[00:36] How Nickole and David met on a suicide prevention board

[02:37] David’s career and profession

[03:50] Men’s position in the current world

[08:50] My motivations to join father’s advisory board

[10:23] Why more men are hooked on addiction than women 

[19:20] Pressures that men are facing in the current world

[24:16] How can men break from their stigma

[28:58] No one will come for your rescue unless you initiate the process

[34:49] Why the system does not favor men

[36:52] My experiences with drug addiction- David

[42:34] It is the men’s responsibility to become themselves

[48:30] The help you need starts with you

Notable quotes

• “Asking for help is not feminine, but the real masculinity.”
• “True manhood is submitting to someone for help. You can’t be the know-it-all.” 
• “Everybody needs help, but men need more help.” 
• “Getting help starts with you winning the battle of the mind.”
• “Everything begins with the inner conversations.”

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Connect with Us

CEO Nickole Brewster

https://elevatehim.com

[email protected]

https://www.facebook.com/elevatehimeveryday

 https://www.instagram.com/elevate.him/

 https://twitter.com/HimElevate

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Everyman needs respect, but confidence and responsibility are what make a man respectable. You can be whoever you want to be, don’t let your emotions, challenges, or the noise around you distract you from making yourself a better man or leader. We all face different struggles in life, be it in parenting, relationships, or just life issues, but this should not prevent us from becoming our best selves. Communication and hanging out with people or groups that bring the best out of you is a great way of build yourself.

Join the conversation with Roland Salas, the founder of a group called ‘My Father,’ as he gives you masterpiece lessons on how you can get back to position, be a leader, and overcome the challenges around you to become the best version yourself. 

During this episode, you will learn about;

[00:29] How Roland and the CEO of ‘Elevate Him’ met

[03:31] The inspiration that pushed Roland to start “My Father.” 

[05:26] The challenges men are facing

[06:48] Friendship and connection among men

[07:42] How to find solutions in different aspects of life

[09:28] Roland’s thoughts when he joined hands with “Elevate Him.”

[12:07] The upcoming plans on “My Father.”

[15:33] Men’s family leadership responsibility

[19:00] What everyman needs to make a difference

[21:42] Building your self-confidence

[25:00] Why you need to set healthy boundaries

Notable quotes

• “If you don’t have self-awareness, you can’t have confidence.”
• “You can be whoever you want to be” 
• “You can be emotional but know where to place your emotions.” 
• “If you want to be respected, be a respectful man.”
• “Your words are so valuable; when you speak on it, be about it.”

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Connect with Us

Nicole Brewster

Website: https://elevatehimnow.org

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elevatehimeveryday

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevate.him/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/HimElevate

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How it began with Elevate 

How the CEO of Elevate Him took her pain and turned it into power. Losing her brother to suicide She created a mission and vision to help men in the community thrive, be inspired, and  Acknowledge men's mental health.

The suicide of a loved one is often so sudden, shocking, and deeply disturbing, and it can trigger feelings of resentment, anger, guilt, loneliness, anxiety, confusion, and grief. In such moments it’s important to accept all of your emotions and adopt healthy coping strategies by reaching out to loved ones, friends, and support groups for comfort, understanding, and healing. 

In this episode, Nickole shares her experience after losing her brother to suicide and how she was able to navigate and thrive to provide you with practical tools that you can use to promote your emotional healing. She also talks about their organization” Elevate Him” and how they empower men by providing resources to help them cultivate their emotional, mental and economic stability by building their confidence in life. 

In This Episode, You Will Learn About:

[00:11] Nickole backstory and passion for humanity

[01:12] How Nickole created the Elevate Him Non-profit organization in memory of her brother

[04:16] Nicole intriguing journey to healing, how she got help and later started a support group

[09:07] The gap between men supports and suicidal cases

[12:57] The vision and mission of Elevate Him Podcast in the space

[15:23] The beauty of women healing and elevating him to elevate them and coexist 

[17:02] The achievements of elevating Him and their mission for the next phase

[18:30] How to connecting with Nickole and take part in their mission

Notable Quotes:

• “Healing people healed me.”
• “We’re not born with a lot of things; we learn things, we adopt things and assimilate those things.”
• “You don’t have to see a doctor to talk about these things; you don’t have to get a pill shut down your throat have solutions.”

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Website: https://elevatehimnow.org
Email: [email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/elevatehimeveryday/
https://www.instagram.com/elevate.him/
https://twitter.com/HimElevate

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