Mental Matters Podcast

In this episode of the Mental Matters Podcast, Rich sits down with Kareem Day, founder of A Heart of Bison and creator of R.O.A.M. (Resilience Overcomes Any Mistake), alongside David Landry (@playdirtymusic) of Class Bookstore.

Together, they discuss resilience, community impact, entrepreneurship, creativity, mental wellness, and the power of learning from life's challenges. The conversation explores how mistakes, setbacks, and adversity can become opportunities for growth when viewed through the lens of purpose and perseverance.

Kareem shares the inspiration behind R.O.A.M. and his mission of helping others understand that resilience can overcome any mistake. David discusses the importance of creating spaces that promote culture, connection, literacy, and community through Class Bookstore.

This is a conversation about growth, accountability, purpose, and the courage to keep moving forward.

Because one mistake doesn't determine your future. What you do next does.

Guests: • Kareem Day (@kareemdaay) – A Heart of Bison / R.O.A.M.
• David Landry (@playdirtymusic) – Class Bookstore

This week, we’re live from Detroit’s PLC with two voices who move the culture: @ad_sneaks and @craignoicecube. We dig into the heartbeat of Black Footwear Forum, the stories behind the sneakers that shaped their journeys, and the mindset sneakerheads carry in today’s world. From nostalgia to purpose, this episode reminds us that your mental matters just as much as the shoes that made you feel seen.

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The Mental Matters Podcast returns for with Ep 118  with a fresh reset and real‑life reflection. Richard and Jerrell dive into the pre‑concert energy before J. Cole’s The Fall Off Tour, mixing humor, adulting, and mental health awareness. From golf lessons and Vegas stories to sneaker talk and brotherhood, this episode captures the chaos and clarity that come right before the glow‑up.

Eight years strong — same mission, new momentum.

As children grow older, they are watching and listening to everything they see. One day they’ll listening to this podcast and this is what we want them to know.

This is the Mental Matters Podcast - Detroit’s first podcast with a glimpse of black men openly sharing their journey through mental wellness, positive vibes, and adulthood.

Intro by @hystericvl

Shoutouts: Black Fridays Podcast

Website: www.mentalmatterspodcast.com under maintenance!

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The Wait is Over. Mental Matters Podcast is back. Jerrell tells what he would give up for a Lions Super Bowl Victory. Rich is thankful for life after some crazy news. This is the Mental Matters Podcast - Detroit’s first podcast with a glimpse of black men openly sharing their journey through mental wellness, positive vibes, and adulthood.

Intro by @hystericvl

Shoutouts: Black Fridays Podcast

Website: www.mentalmatterspodcast.com under maintenance!

Link to all things Mental Matters Podcast: linktr.ee/mentalmatterspodcast

Raising children is an adjustment. You often see the children and moms get checked on - but how are the dads doing?? Time to check in to make sure these two new dads are okay as they navigate a new norm in their lives.

Intro by @hystericvl

Shoutouts: Our wives and kiddos!

Website: www.mentalmatterspodcast.com under maintenance!

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Three Children. Two Families. One Podcast. Eight Months Later.

We are back and apologize for the delay. Had to beat the winter blues and postpartum stress/anxiety as dads. Join us as we dust off the mics and marinate the jerk chicken, and prepare for this fatherhood journey

Intro by @hystericvl

Shoutouts: Our wives and kiddos!

Website: www.mentalmatterspodcast.com under maintenance!

Link to all things Mental Matters Podcast: linktr.ee/mentalmatterspodcast

It’s important to Protect Your Crown. Councilman James Tate Jr is leading the Protect Your Crown initiative for Detroiters and understanding the importance of mental health. He joins us to talk about this and how Detroit is shaping up as we continue to improve our beloved hometown.

Intro by @hystericvl

Shoutouts: IG @councilmantatejr

Link to City of Detroit’s Protect Your Crown: detroitmi.gov/protectyourcrown

Website: www.mentalmatterspodcast.com

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Summer is here. And it’s time for us to “Properly redefining MAN UP….as Dads…. For the culture.” 👀👀

Join us as we talk about the next chapter of our podcast exploring manhood through the lenses of fatherhood. Also, introducing Cartier Rell.

Intro by @hystericvl

Shoutouts: IG @iambrennansteele @climbdetroit

Website: www.mentalmatterspodcast.com

Link to all things Mental Matters Podcast: linktr.ee/mentalmatterspodcast

Two girl dads in the same room (or car), at the same time?! A good Dad is an involved, intentional and active participant. Listen in as Jerrell and Richard discuss beginning their journey to fatherhood and what’s to come.

WE HAVE A New Website!! Www.mentalmatterspodcast.com

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Intro: Hysteric - https://linktr.ee/hystericvl