How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted Black men and the broader Black community? In this Goodfellas episode, Dr. Isaiah Pickens joins Hosea Chanchez to discuss the profound effects on mental health, social isolation, and the breakdown of key support systems like the church. 

We explore how these changes have altered relationships, increased social anxieties, and posed challenges for both children and community leaders. Dr. Pickens also reflects on the losses endured, from loved ones to the ongoing process of grief. Together, we emphasize the need for compassion, communication, and vulnerability in healing the community. This episode offers insight into personal resilience, redefining success, and creating spaces for joy and healing.