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 Episode 11: Legacy & Long-Term Wellness

1. Mental Health as Generational Wealth
   Intro: Investing in emotional literacy
2. How to Talk to Your Kids About Mental Health
   Intro: Leading with openness and example
3. Long-Term Therapy and Wellness Planning
   Intro: Maintenance over crisis response
4. Final Reflections: From Healing to Wholeness
   Intro: Integrated life and legacy

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Black men exploring the power of connection, communication and consistency.

1. The Power of Male Vulnerability in Community
   Intro: Breaking isolation with connection
2. How to Build a Healing Brotherhood
   Intro: Creating safe male spaces
3. Reconnecting with Cultural Roots for Grounding
   Intro: Afrocentric approaches to healing

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Episode 10: Substance Use & Coping Mechanisms

1. Substance Use & Escapism
   Intro: What are we numbing?
2. Healthy Coping Strategies for Black Men
   Intro: Replacing escape with engagement
3. Faith, Spirituality, and Mental Health
   Intro: Connection between belief systems and healing

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Depression, Anxiety & Emotional Expression

1. Recognizing Depression in Black Men
   Intro: Symptoms often masked by anger or withdrawal
2. High-Functioning Anxiety: A Hidden Struggle
   Intro: Performing through pressure
3. It’s Okay to Cry: Letting Emotions Out
   Intro: Releasing shame around sadness

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Episode 7: Work, Money & Mental Load

1. Burnout and Overworking
   Intro: Hustle culture and mental depletion
2. Financial Stress and Worth
   Intro: Identity wrapped in income
3. Workplace Trauma & Microaggressions
   Intro: Navigate oppressive and  segregated spaces

Featuring Special Guest Gregory White

Who is Gregory White???
Gregory is a native Detroiter who decided to make D.C. his home. He is a family
man and father to an 18-year-old daughter, 22-year-old son, and 34-year-old
daughter. He credits his Detroit upbringing with shaping his inner resilience,
resourcefulness, and ability to navigate diverse terrains.
Professionally, he is a Program and Management Analyst for the Office of the
Comptroller of the Currency. His work primarily involves data analysis, data
visualization, and process improvement.
As a public servant he has also worked for the U.S. Census Bureau, the
Department of Commerce, and the Department of Housing and Urban
Development. Prior to his federal career he spent a decade working for Fortune
150 firms, like Pfizer, Morgan Stanley, and Liberty Mutual.
However, his initial profession was as a high school teacher. He taught
Government, History, and Geography in inner city Boston and Detroit. Continuing
his leadership at the local level, he was recently elected as the Advisory
Neighborhood Commissioner for his section of Ward 8 in Washington, DC.
Academically, he earned his Bachelor of Education degree from the University of
Michigan and his Master of Education degree from Harvard.

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Episode 5: Relationships & Emotional Intelligence in this episode we discuss 

1. Attachment Styles in Black Men
   Intro: Secure vs. avoidant vs. anxious patterns
2. Conflict Without Aggression
   Intro: Emotional regulation in high-stress moments
3. Expressing Love and Affection Authentically
   Intro: Language of love and vulnerability

With special guest Mr.  Donny Short Owner of Enhancing
Life's Essentials
Mr. Short subscribes to
the mission of
enhancing the lives of
others to help them
succeed. A member of
largo community chirch
and author of What Men
Wish Women Knew:
Understanding Male
Perspectives

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Episode 5: Trauma & Resilience

1. PTSD in the Black Community
   Intro: Racial trauma and community violence
2. Coping with Grief and Loss
   Intro: Unprocessed loss and cultural silence
3. Building Resilience: What Does It Really Mean?
   Intro: Practical skills vs. emotional suppression

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Fatherhood discussion part 2 

Featuring special guest comedian Mr.Marcus

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Episode 3: Childhood, Fatherhood & Intergenerational Healing

1. Father Wounds & Absenteeism
   Intro: The psychological effects of growing up without a father
2. Breaking Cycles as Fathers
   Intro: Conscious parenting and emotional legacy
3. Inner Child Work for Black Men
   Intro: Healing childhood trauma and unmet needs

This is a 2 part episode . please enjoy part 1 . 

Special Guest Dr. Carson Rawles

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Episode 2: Identity & Self-Worth

1. What It Means to Be a Black Man Today -Three perspectives (Calvin)
   Intro: Intersectionality of race, gender, and expectations
2. Deconstructing Toxic Masculinity (Ricky)
   Intro: Redefining strength and vulnerability
3. From Surviving to Thriving: Reclaiming Self-Worth (Dr. Akwue)
   Intro: Understanding self-esteem in a racialized world

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