Mental Matters Podcast

“I said a hip, hop, the hippie, the hippie, to the hip hip-hop, and you don't stop the rock it to the bang-bang, boogie say "up jump" the boogie to the rhythm of the boogie, the beat.”

It was these words alone that started decades of self confessional, soul changing, impactful bars. Hip Hop and Mental Health have a special relationship in Black Culture. Jerrell and Richard share how discussions around Mental Health have been happening through this classic genre ever since 1979.

“Know ya self, know ya worth.”

Much to catch up on - including how Richard’s career has come full circle, how Jerrell has has lived his best life of self care. We discuss how to understand your Self Worth and how it relates to a peace of mind.

Shoutouts:

Nike stepping up for its Employee’s Mental Health. - https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/nike-mental-health-employees-break-paid-b1911380.html

What is Self Worth? - https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/importance-of-high-self-worth

🎶 x @hystericvl

Pride Flags and the Word “Ally” ONLY during June is lazy advocacy that must be stopped.

Our Brother Christopher Edgar-Smith LMSW joins us and helps redefine what true advocacy looks like for all our black men - including for the LGBTQIA+ community regardless of who is in the room, how genuinely taking time to understanding pronouns/identities can go a long way, why we as Black Men should address Homophobia in many layers and so much more.

Shoutouts:

Psychology Today - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists

Liberating Wellness - https://www.liberating-wellness.com/

🎶 x @hystericvl

“Pink gators, my Detroit players

Timbs for my hooligans in Brooklyn”.

Brandon Frame w/ Jerrell and Richard and talks The Black Man Can, why seeing positive black images is good for our mental , and much more.

Detroit Residents Affected by June 25-26 Rain Event: https://detroitmi.gov/departments/water-and-sewerage-department/dwsd-customer-service/dwsd-damage-claims-sewage-backups

🎶 x @hystericvl

Mental Health Awareness is 24/7/365. We joined our Friend of the Show, Ty the Pod Guy of The Opinionated Bruhtha Podcast about why Mental Health Matters for us as Black Men, why we need our safe spaces, and Ty states his opinion on where Mental Matters Podcast stands in historical terms.

🎶 x @hystericvl

Film Director and fellow Jerk Chicken enthusiast Charles Kennedy Jr. tells us how his Mental Health journey led him to directing the film, Affliction.

Shoutouts: J. Cole - The Off-season on Tidal: The Offseason x J. Cole

Charles Kennedy Jr: https://instagram.com/ckennedyjr

Affliction Film: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/afflictionmovie/

🎶 x @hystericvl

May is for Mother’s Day and Mental Health Awareness month - however, everyone’s view or definition on celebrating their moms may be different. We get into the real parts of what relationships with mothers may look like and the ways in which your mom can impact your mental health.

Intro 🎵 : Your Mental Matters by @Hysteric

Shoutouts: Piff Marti - Boys Do Cry on Tidal: https://tidal.com/track/155752525

National Alliance on Mental Illness: https://www.nami.org/Home

Our cohost Richard joins Dr Bridget Leonard (known as Dr. B) In her panel series “Let’s Talk Grown Folk Style” when it comes to raising Black Sons in 2021 with everything going on in the world.

One of the ways we can eliminate stressors in our life is to identify what positively or negatively impacts us, or our triggers. Jerrell and Richard discuss what triggers them and what to do when you know you know.

🎶 x @hystericvl

Links to Articles:

Minnesota Police murder Daunte Wright - Https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/apr/12/minnesota-police-shooting-daunte-wright

9 Helpful Tips When Working from Home Triggers Your Depression - https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/helpful-tips-when-wfh-triggers-depression

Shoutouts:

Embracing Black Culture

IG: https://Instagram.com/EmbracingBlackCulture

The only thing worse than our current day trauma is Black Generational Trauma.

Join us as we go back to our discussion on Black mental health, our trauma and how we work together to make things better for the next generation with Dr. Donna Coleman as apart of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated of Southfield Michigan and their Black History Month week of events.

🎶 x @hystericvl

Shoutouts:

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated Sigma Delta Lambda Chapter (www.southfieldalphas.org)

IG: Instagram.com/SouthfieldAlphas

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