In Season 9, Episode 12 of PSA: The Mental Health Podcast, Izzy Baker sits down with Nick Brancato — a personal development and relationship coach, former teacher, and creator of the Total Difference Score framework — for a brutally honest look at why so many men keep choosing the wrong partners. Nick opens up about how a crisis in his own marriage pushed him to develop Prioritize Us, his practical system for helping couples align their values and expectations before misalignment turns into heartbreak.

 From teaching web development to coaching high-stakes poker players on decision-making, Nick demonstrates how the same self-discipline applies to love. If your daily actions don’t align with your intentions, your relationships will drift quickly. Together, Izzy and Nick break down the biggest red flags that men ignore, why so many keep trying to “fix” broken relationships instead of choosing wisely from the start, and the harsh truth about what happens when your spiritual life doesn’t guide your love life. They dig into real strategies for communicating your priorities without constant conflict, the risk you take when you avoid hard conversations, and why God’s design for love and sacrifice works — if you actually follow it.

 From Ephesians to Philippians, they connect biblical truth to modern dating struggles, including your first marriage being your trial marriage, and a candid conversation about prenuptial agreements that reminds men that commitment and sacrifice aren’t old-fashioned — they’re the only way to build something that lasts. If you’re tired of toxic patterns, endless situationships, and waiting for God to do what you won’t do for yourself, this conversation is your wake-up call. 

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Instagram: @personaldevcoach
YouTube:  ⁨@CognitiveAnthemics⁩ 
Website: https://www.nickbrancato.com/

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In this new episode of PSA: The Mental Health Podcast, Izzy Baker sits down with Andrei D. Nicholes II — known to many as Mr. Duffy — for a powerful conversation about what it really means to stop living passively and start moving with purpose.

Together, they break down why so many men get trapped letting life just “happen” instead of building strategy, setting boundaries, and partnering with God to shape their path. Andrei shares how growing up in Detroit shaped his resilience and why his parents kept him active, invested, and community-minded — lessons that still guide his work today as the founder of Duffy Enterprise, Just Create, and Kingdom Nights.

This episode doesn’t shy away from the spiritual truth: your goals mean nothing if they don’t align with God’s will. Izzy and Andrei reflect on Proverbs 16:3 and talk practical steps — refining your plans, seeking wisdom in Scripture, praying over every move, and staying humble and teachable when God redirects your path. They unpack why therapy, mentorship, and faith all work together to help men protect their mental health and become stable lights in dark places.
For any man feeling stuck, distracted, or spiritually stale — this is your reminder that delays aren’t denials, your dreams need discipline, and true legacy is built when you move with Him, not just for you.

Mr. Duffy's Social Media
Instagram: @nmrduffyyy
Website: mrduffy.org

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After a week off, Mental Man Monday is back — and if you thought Houston storms or bad Wi-Fi could stop Izzy Baker, think again. Tech glitches? Sure. But the real talk never stops. Izzy kicks things off with a recap of the newest PSA: The Mental Health Podcast episode featuring Nate Evans Jr. They unpacked the “Orphan Spirit” — that mindset that keeps men stuck in isolation, afraid to be vulnerable, and busy calling pain “peace.” From growing up Black in the hood to building true brotherhood, Nate and Izzy went deep, and now Izzy’s giving you the raw behind-the-scenes.

Next up, Izzy tackles something lighter but no less real: hygiene. Rapper Finesse2Tymes hit the timeline admitting he never brushed his teeth before getting veneers. Wild. But Izzy gives him credit — because when you know better, you do better. The conversation shifts to the bigger question: Why do so many men think caring for themselves makes them soft? From deodorant to dentist visits, it’s all part of manhood.

To close it out, Izzy spins the block on Nelly — remembering when he performed at Trump’s inauguration and caught backlash. Now, Nelly’s defending it, saying he never endorsed a president, just the office, and his family deserved to see the inside of the White House. Izzy breaks down the politics, the conspiracies, and why he proudly wears the “conspiracy theorist” label.

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This week on Mental Man Monday, Izzy Baker is joined by Nate Evans Jr. — speaker, mentor, and resilience coach — for a powerful and transparent conversation about what it truly means for men to lean on one another.

Together, they explore how the orphan spirit keeps men isolated, why men often struggle to be vulnerable even with their closest friends, and how faith and therapy can help break those cycles. Nate shares his own journey and his work with “The Refinery,” where he coaches men to process their emotions, overcome rejection, and embrace a new spirit of sonship rooted in acceptance and purpose.

From practical steps for becoming more emotionally open to unpacking the damaging myths around male independence, Nate and Izzy challenge every listener to go deeper. They also discuss the spiritual cost of competition, the power of celebrating your brothers’ success, and what it means to truly heal your identity. This episode is for any man who’s tired of pretending he’s fine and is ready to embrace the freedom that comes with real community. Listen. Reflect. Break the cycle.

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TikTok: @nateevansjr
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After a much-needed week off to celebrate his birthday, Izzy Baker is back solo for this week’s Mental Man Monday. Raw, unfiltered, and glitchy as ever, this episode hits the ground running.

Izzy opens with a heartfelt recap of the most recent episode of The Mental Health Podcast, featuring Lawrence C. Harris, where they unpack fatherhood, generational wounds, and Lawrence's current relationship with his dad. It’s a powerful conversation to kick off Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, because healing as men is never overnight.

Next up, Izzy takes on one of the most shocking headlines of the week: R. Kelly’s jail overdose. Was this a calculated setup to move him to a more secure facility, or is someone working behind the scenes to take him off the chessboard for good? Izzy breaks down the conspiracy theories and what this might mean going forward.

And finally, Izzy addresses David Banner’s controversial remarks that “there is no devil.” Izzy isn’t buying it. He challenges the idea that rewriting spiritual reality somehow erases the consequences of sin, especially for Black men. Personal responsibility matters, but so does acknowledging that the fight for your soul is real. This episode is more than pop culture commentary—it’s a reminder that your mental, emotional, and spiritual health all matter. Especially right now.

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In Season 9, Episode 9 of PSA: The Mental Health Podcast, Izzy Baker sits down with speaker, youth mentor, and resilience advocate Lawrence C. Harris for a raw, emotional deep dive into legacy, identity, and survival. This is a Father's Day episode like no other, and a salute to Men's Mental Health Awareness Month. Disowned by his father at just 13, Lawrence opens up about the trauma of abandonment, the cycles we unconsciously repeat, and the emotional cost of being “the one” chosen to break generational curses. But he also shares the grace in it — the strength he found through therapy, the healing power of forgiveness, and the spiritual perspective that helped him reclaim his story. 

Together, Izzy and Lawrence unpack what it really means to build something new without burning down what came before. From the burden of unspoken family expectations to the myth of being a “strong Black man,” this episode explores how inherited trauma, cultural programming, and religious pressure often shape men more than we realize. Lawrence opens up about the moment he realized he had been operating from CTSD (Complex Traumatic Stress Disorder) rather than PTSD, and why that distinction matters. They also touch on pop culture references like Tyler Perry and the movie The Cookout to reflect on how media mirrors our messy family legacies.

From spiritual reflections on Abraham leaving his father’s house (Genesis 12:1) to confronting the difference between honoring your family and enabling dysfunction, this episode is a wake-up call for every man silently carrying the weight of his last name. Lawrence and Izzy ask the hard questions: Can you forgive your abuser? Are you living your assignment, or your ancestor’s regret?

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TikTok:  @lawrencecempowers 
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In Season 9, Episode 8 of PSA: The Mental Health Podcast, Izzy Baker sits down with Kendra King, LCSW-A — a licensed therapist, Christian sex addiction specialist, and founder of The Healing Heart Center — for one of the most unfiltered and necessary conversations of the season. This episode tackles the emotional, spiritual, and cultural consequences of porn addiction, hypersexuality, and betrayal trauma, particularly in the lives of men. Opening with the viral meme, “Do NOT press play. Do NOT watch that porn video today,” the conversation unfolds into a sobering exploration of the damage that normalized perversion has caused in this generation.
Kendra shares her personal journey into sex and porn addiction therapy, why she launched The Healing Heart Center, and how today’s culture has traded intimacy for performance.

She and Izzy discuss how pornography rewires the brain, why erectile dysfunction is becoming more common, and how hypersexual behavior often masks unhealed trauma. They go even deeper, addressing betrayal trauma from the perspective of partners, and calling out the emotional numbness that many men have accepted as normal. The episode also questions whether Christian men can truly heal without confronting shame, and why the church’s silence around these topics has made things worse, not better. 

Kendra doesn’t shy away from hard truths. She calls out the rise of OnlyFans, the celebration of polyamory, and the way society has equated sex with self-worth. But she also offers hope, reminding listeners that shame — when grounded in grace and truth — can be the start of real healing.

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Website: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/kendra-m-king-charlotte-nc/487240

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After a week off and a few tech issues, Mental Man Monday returns with a guest in the building and a stream that didn’t go as planned—but that’s the beauty of going live. The message still made it through. This week, Izzy Baker is joined by entrepreneur and visionary Nas Cooke for a layered conversation that blends real talk, reflection, and cultural commentary. They kick things off by recapping the latest PSA episode, I’m 30. Now What? featuring Rashad A. Young. Though Nas is only 22, he opens up about the pressure he feels to have it all figured out by 25 and 30—and how the episode reminded him that missing a milestone doesn’t mean failure. It means the journey’s still unfolding.

 From there, the conversation takes a sharp turn into controversy. Tyler Perry’s new show, She the People, is facing legal action for alleged idea theft. Izzy and Nas share their perspectives on the lawsuit, creative integrity, and why it’s never been more crucial to research your vision in a copy-and-paste content culture. And just when you think it can’t get more unexpected, Suge Knight enters the conversation. After telling Diddy to “humanize” himself, the question becomes: Can the messenger be flawed but the message still valid? The fellas unpack what it means when your enemy offers wisdom, and why even the worst sources can sometimes say the right thing. This episode is raw, unscripted, and exactly what Mental Man Monday is about: honest conversation, even in the chaos.

Listen. Reflect. Keep building at your own pace.

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In this raw and timely episode of PSA: The Mental Health Podcast, Izzy Baker sits down with educator, author, and therapist-in-training Rashad A. Young to unpack a question too many men carry in silence: “I’m 30. Now what?”

From social pressure to unspoken shame, this episode takes a deep dive into the emotional and mental weight Black men often feel when life at 30 doesn’t look like what society promised. No spouse. No kids. A career still in progress. Rashad and Izzy speak to the man who feels delayed, discouraged, or stuck. They explore why so many men reject therapy, how culture reinforces the “you should have it all by now” myth, and what it really means to thrive when your timeline doesn’t match your peers’.

Rashad shares how his passion for psychology and counseling helped him shift from surviving to healing. Izzy challenges the lie that men who don’t marry early are broken or bitter, reminding listeners that healing takes time and your pace is not a problem. Together, they also explore biblical truths, pointing out that many great men in Scripture didn’t step into purpose until 30. What if your delay is part of divine timing? 

Whether you’re navigating your thirties, battling comparison, or just trying to figure out where you go from here, this episode is for you. You’re not late. You’re just right on time for who you’re becoming. Listen. Reflect. Reinvent your story.

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Instagram:  @RashadYoung_  
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After a week off, Izzy Baker returns with a solo Mental Man Monday that, while shorter than usual, delivers big on perspective, pettiness, and prophetic warning shots you don’t want to miss. The episode opens with a reflection on Season 9, Track 6 of As a Man, Volume 2, featuring financial expert Stoy Hall. Recorded back in January, the final track of the series tackled financial literacy, credit repair, and the hard truth that many Black men were never taught what money really means.

 Izzy shares how learning the difference between being rich and being financially free is a revelation that’s hitting many men—late, but right on time. Then, he dives into culture commentary with a breakdown of Travis Hunter’s new marriage and the prenup drama that’s made its way into sports and social media conversations. While Izzy doesn’t support prenups in most cases, he breaks down why Travis’s situation might be the exception—and why you can’t marry potential, only patterns.

Finally, Izzy turns the spotlight on a disturbing and underreported moment involving French President Emmanuel Macron and his much older wife, Brigitte. A questionable public interaction caught on video raises questions about abuse, power, and double standards. If the genders were reversed, would the world stay this quiet? From money to manhood to media narratives, this episode calls it like it is.

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