The Captain's Couch

The Captain's Couch

By Byron TaylorHealth & FitnessMental Health
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The Captain's Couch episodes

  • Session 20 - #BlackBoyJoy

    In this week's episode I recline on my couch and rest my back, I continue to try to chip away at toxic masculinity and continue the discussion of being vulnerable.  This week, I discuss #blackboyjoy and why we as black men need and deserve to show the joy in our lives.  I break down how society and white supremacy has worked to steal the joy of black boys and men by demonizing our joy.  I also discuss reasons we might deny ourselves joy and ways we can work to grow into our fully deserved happiness.  

    Articles used in this episode: 

    https://www-psychologytoday-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/compassion-matters/201507/5-reasons-we-dont-let-ourselves-be-happy 

    https://www-theroot-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.theroot.com/watch-out-loud-what-is-blackboyjoy-and-why-do-we-need-1794180141/

     https://www-theroot-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.theroot.com/thanks-to-chance-the-rapper-blackboyjoy-is-a-thing-1790856549/amp?usqp=mq331AQCKAE%3D&_js_v=0.1#aoh=15763597992561&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&_tf=From%20%251%24s&share=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theroot.com%2Fthanks-to-chance-the-rapper-blackboyjoy-is-a-thing-1790856549 

    How to find the podcast: Currently on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, iHeartRadio, Breaker, Stitcher, Overcast, PocketCasts, Podcasts in Color, and RadioPublic.     Follow me on social media: @captainscouch and @capt_ingenuity on Twitter,  @capt_ingenuity on IG, and The Captain’s Couch page on FB.   Leave 5 star reviews on iTunes and Stitcher.  You can contact the podcast with feedback @ [email protected].  You can also leave feedback by using the hashtag #thecaptainscouch on IG, FB, and Twitter. Use the hashtag #podin if you’re tweeting about the show as well.

    59 min
  • Session 19 - "The Wounded Boy Becomes the Wounding Man"
    This week on my soft, spacious couch, I continue the discussion from last week's talk about emotional labor, I discuss what vulnerability is.  I give a little insight into my development and my comfort with vulnerability.  I discuss Dr. Brene Brown's work on the topic and reframe what strength really is.  I also disucss why it is important for black men to take off our cool and learn to embrace vulnerability.  This week, I break down Lawrence's inability to be vulnerable which led to 2 failed relationships during session 2 of Insecure.  Shout out to Let's Talk Bruh podcast for the resources. 
    Articles used in this episode:
    http://letstalkbruh.libsyn.com/black-male-vulnerability
    https://abernathymagazine.com/real-men/
    https://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/daring-be-vulnerable-brene-brown
    https://www.healthyway.com/content/how-to-practice-vulnerability-for-stronger-relationships/
    How to find the podcast: Currently on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, iHeartRadio, Breaker, Stitcher, Overcast, PocketCasts, Podcasts in Color, and RadioPublic.     Follow me on social media: @captainscouch and @capt_ingenuity on Twitter,  @capt_ingenuity on IG, and The Captain’s Couch page on FB.   Leave 5 star reviews on iTunes and Stitcher.  You can contact the podcast with feedback @ [email protected].  You can also leave feedback by using the hashtag #thecaptainscouch on IG, FB, and Twitter. Use the hashtag #podin if you’re tweeting about the show as well.
    52 min
  • Session 18 - "The Emotional Work Needs to Start with You"
    In this week's episode on the cozy couch, I discuss the concepts of emotional labor. I break down Jay Z's reformation as a husband, father, and man. I break down why many black women are fed up with the lack of emotional labor we men are taking on. I also normalize and advocate for men to start to do the emotional labor needed from us in our lives.
    Articles used in this episode:
    https://theoutline.com/post/4972/emotional-labor-is-a-lot-of-work
    https://thebodyisnotanapology.com/magazine/7-ways-men-must-learn-to-do-emotional-labor-in-their-relationships/
    http://blackyouthproject.com/but-black-women-are-not-cocoons-im-tired-of-being-expected-to-mother-black-men-and-applaud-when-they-finally-grow-up/
    How to find the podcast: Currently on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, iHeartRadio, Breaker, Stitcher, Overcast, PocketCasts, Podcasts in Color, and RadioPublic. Follow me on social media: @captainscouch and @capt_ingenuity on Twitter, @capt_ingenuity on IG, and The Captain’s Couch page on FB. Leave 5 star reviews on iTunes and Stitcher. You can contact the podcast with feedback @ [email protected]. You can also leave feedback by using the hashtag #thecaptainscouch on IG, FB, and Twitter. Use the hashtag #podin if you’re tweeting about the show as well.
    54 min
  • Session 17 - "Come and get some Soul Food"

    Happy Thanksgiving from The Captain!  This week, I discuss the concept and physical and mental health benefits of expressing gratitude. I highlight a couple of ways we can grow our gratitude for those we care about.  I also provide some mental health tips for how to manage the holiday season and still preserve your mental health.  For added reference, I'm feeding y'all a little family dinner with the 1996 classic film, Soul Food!  Or you know, the Goodie Mob song, or the Big K.R.I.T. song.  Your pick.  

    Articles used this week:

    https://www-psychologytoday-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/gratitude?amp=&usqp=mq331AQCKAE%3D&_js_v=0.1#aoh=15746176105956&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&_tf=From%20%251%24s&share=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fus%2Fbasics%2Fgratitude

    https://positivepsychology.com/benefits-of-gratitude/

    https://www.mymentalhealth.ca/8-tips-for-mental-wellness-during-the-holidays/

    How to find the podcast: Currently on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, iHeartRadio, Breaker, Stitcher, Overcast, PocketCasts, Podcasts in Color, and RadioPublic.     Follow me on social media: @captainscouch and @capt_ingenuity on Twitter,  @capt_ingenuity on IG, and The Captain’s Couch page on FB.   Leave 5 star reviews on iTunes and Stitcher.  You can contact the podcast with feedback @ [email protected].  You can also leave feedback by using the hashtag #thecaptainscouch on IG, FB, and Twitter. Use the hashtag #podin if you’re tweeting about the show as well.

    43 min
  • Session 15 - "A better upbringing than me."
    In this week's episode on my love sectional, I discuss the pervasive impact of childhood trauma.  I focus on the Trauma ACE Study which was able to break down the higher rates of mood disorders or psychological disorders due to higher number of childhood trauma.  For reference this week, I use Buccaneers Pro-Bowl receiver Mike Evans' story of his tumultuous childhood and how he has worked to process it and has built a brighter future for himself, his wife, and their children from the ashes of his upbringing.  
    Articles used in this episode:
    https://www.verywellmind.com/childhood-abuse-changes-the-brain-2330401
    https://thoughtcatalog.com/brianna-wiest/2019/10/trauma-is-not-your-fault-but-healing-is-your-responsibility/
    https://txicfw.socialwork.utexas.edu/adverse-childhood-experiences-aces-study/
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4504697/#!po=13.7500
    How to find the podcast: Currently on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, iHeartRadio, Breaker, Stitcher, Overcast, PocketCasts, Podcasts in Color, and RadioPublic.     Follow me on social media: @captainscouch and @capt_ingenuity on Twitter,  @capt_ingenuity on IG, and The Captain’s Couch page on FB.   Leave 5 star reviews on iTunes and Stitcher.  You can contact the podcast with feedback @ [email protected].  You can also leave feedback by using the hashtag #thecaptainscouch on IG, FB, and Twitter. Use the hashtag #podin if you’re tweeting about the show as well.
    55 min
  • Session 14 - In Search Of.....
    In this week's episode on the cozy couch, I discuss the concepts of internal and external validation. I discuss some of the issue with mainly depending on external validation from others. I discuss how to work to balance the two. For this week's episode, I use Dennis Rodman as our pop culture focus.
    Articles used in this episode:
    https://www-psychologytoday-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/inside-out/201306/attention-trap-part-1-narcissism-validation-and-self-worth?amp_js_v=a2&_gsa=1&&usqp=mq331AQCKAE%3D#aoh=15721698144510&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&_tf=From%20%251%24s&share=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fus%2Fblog%2Finside-out%2F201306%2Fattention-trap-part-1-narcissism-validation-and-self-worth
    https://www-psychologytoday-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/inside-out/201306/attention-trap-part-2-validation-competition?amp_js_v=a2&_gsa=1&&usqp=mq331AQCKAE%3D#aoh=15721699906592&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&_tf=From%20%251%24s&share=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fus%2Fblog%2Finside-out%2F201306%2Fattention-trap-part-2-validation-competition
    https://www-psychologytoday-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/inside-out/201306/attention-trap-part-3-attention-failure-nixes-success?amp_js_v=a2&_gsa=1&&usqp=mq331AQCKAE%3D#aoh=15721699906592&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&_tf=From%20%251%24s&share=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fus%2Fblog%2Finside-out%2F201306%2Fattention-trap-part-3-attention-failure-nixes-success
    https://www.psychalive.org/why-important-parents-validate-children/
    https://tinybuddha.com/blog/5-ways-to-validate-be-part-of-your-support-system/
    https://zentimentality-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/zentimentality.com/2018/06/04/balancing-internal-and-external-validation/amp/?amp_js_v=a2&_gsa=1&usqp=mq331AQCKAE%3D#aoh=15722148871035&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&_tf=From%20%251%24s&share=https%3A%2F%2Fzentimentality.com%2F2018%2F06%2F04%2Fbalancing-internal-and-external-validation%2F
    How to find the podcast: Currently on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, iHeartRadio, Breaker, Stitcher, Overcast, PocketCasts, and RadioPublic. Follow me on social media: @captainscouch and @capt_ingenuity on Twitter, @capt_ingenuity on IG, and The Captain’s Couch page on FB. Leave 5 star reviews on iTunes and Stitcher. You can contact the podcast with feedback @ [email protected]. You can also leave feedback by using the hashtag #thecaptainscouch on IG, FB, and Twitter.
    1 hr 2 min
  • Session 13 - "That Shotgun Had Rangefinder on it!"
    In this episode, I follow up on last week's session about Depression. I discuss causes and risk factors that contribute to Depression. I also give an overview of treatment methods for the diagnosis. I discuss why black boys are less likely to be diagnosed with depression and have higher risks for suicide. Lastly, I examine Boyz in the Hood from the hot topic of why Ricky didn't zig zag and looking at Dough Boy's possible depression.
    Articles used in this episode:
    https://amp-www-complex-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/amp.www.complex.com/pop-culture/2016/07/ricky-zig-zag-boyz-n-the-hood?amp_js_v=a2&_gsa=1&usqp=mq331AQCKAE%3D#aoh=15715341985261&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&_tf=From%20%251%24s&share=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.complex.com%2Fpop-culture%2F2016%2F07%2Fricky-zig-zag-boyz-n-the-hood
    https://psychologybenefits-org.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/psychologybenefits.org/2018/06/29/depression-in-black-boys-begins-earlier-than-you-think/amp/?amp_js_v=a2&_gsa=1&usqp=mq331AQCKAE%3D#aoh=15715715145050&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&_tf=From%20%251%24s&share=https%3A%2F%2Fpsychologybenefits.org%2F2018%2F06%2F29%2Fdepression-in-black-boys-begins-earlier-than-you-think%2F
    https://www.verywellmind.com/common-causes-of-depression-1066772
    How to find the podcast: Currently on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, Breaker, Stitcher, Overcast, PocketCasts, and RadioPublic. Follow me on social media: @captainscouch and @capt_ingenuity on Twitter, @capt_ingenuity on IG, and The Captain’s Couch page on FB. Leave 5 star reviews on iTunes and Stitcher. You can contact the podcast with feedback @ [email protected]. You can also leave feedback by using the hashtag #thecaptainscouch on IG, FB, and Twitter.
    51 min
  • Session 12 - Where the "Price of Fame" leads to "Drinking Sessions"

    In this episode, I discuss the diagnosis of Depression as well as the different types.  I break down how to start to break free of the black hole of depression.  I use the prevelence of Depression being discussed in Hip-hop and the death of Mac Miller in this episode.

    Articles used in this episode:

    https://medium.com/@milenamessner/getting-out-of-our-heads-what-mac-miller-taught-us-about-mental-health-f80527a9ec04

    https://www.verywellmind.com/common-types-of-depression-1067313

    https://www-psychologytoday-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-addiction-connection/201506/the-deep-dark-hole-depression?amp=&usqp=mq331AQCKAE%3D&_js_v=0.1#aoh=15706440335256&csi=1&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&_tf=From%20%251%24s&share=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fus%2Fblog%2Fthe-addiction-connection%2F201506%2Fthe-deep-dark-hole-depression

    How to find the podcast: Currently on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, Breaker, Stitcher, Overcast, PocketCasts, and RadioPublic.     Follow me on social media: @captainscouch and @capt_ingenuity on Twitter,  @capt_ingenuity on IG, and The Captain’s Couch page on FB.   Leave 5 star reviews on iTunes and Stitcher.  You can contact the podcast with feedback @ [email protected].  You can also leave feedback by using the hashtag #thecaptainscouch on IG, FB, and Twitter.

    49 min
  • Session 11 - "Borderline (An Ode to Self Care)”
    This week I discuss the art of self-care. I introduce radical ways and ideas we as black men and boys can learn to care for ourselves. I use Solange and her search for "peace and refuge" as this week's example in the search of self-care. https://www-vibe-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.vibe.com/amp/2019/06/masculinity-and-self-care-feature?usqp=mq331AQCKAE%3D&_js_v=0.1#aoh=15703258581590&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&_tf=From%20%251%24s&share=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vibe.com%2F2019%2F06%2Fmasculinity-and-self-care-feature
    https://blavity-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/blavity.com/amp/5-important-self-care-tips-for-black-males?usqp=mq331AQCKAE%3D&_js_v=0.1#aoh=15699845322232&csi=1&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&_tf=From%20%251%24s&share=https%3A%2F%2Fblavity.com%2F5-important-self-care-tips-for-black-males
    https://thegrio-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/thegrio.com/2019/01/04/man-to-man-6-simple-self-care-tips-for-the-fellas/amp/?usqp=mq331AQCKAE%3D&_js_v=0.1#aoh=15699845322232&csi=1&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&_tf=From%20%251%24s&share=https%3A%2F%2Fthegrio.com%2F2019%2F01%2F04%2Fman-to-man-6-simple-self-care-tips-for-the-fellas%2F
    https://www-yahoo-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.yahoo.com/amphtml/entertainment/solange-explains-meaning-behind-cranes-171937549.html?amp_js_v=a2&_gsa=1&usqp=mq331AQCKAE%3D#aoh=15703259868063&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&_tf=From%20%251%24s&share=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yahoo.com%2Famphtml%2Fentertainment%2Fsolange-explains-meaning-behind-cranes-171937549.html%23aoh%3D15703259868063%26referrer%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.google.com%26amp_tf%3DFrom%2520%25251%2524s%26ampshare%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.yahoo.com%252Fentertainment%252Fsolange-explains-meaning-behind-cranes-171937549.html
    How to find the podcast: Currently on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, Breaker, Stitcher, Overcast, PocketCasts, and RadioPublic. Follow me on social media: @captainscouch and @capt_ingenuity on Twitter, @capt_ingenuity on IG, and The Captain’s Couch page on FB. Leave 5 star reviews on iTunes and Stitcher. You can contact the podcast with feedback @ [email protected]. You can also leave feedback by using the hashtag #thecaptainscouch on IG, FB, and Twitter.
    59 min

About The Captain's Couch

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Hosted by Byron Taylor, MS, LPC, CMHT a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Mental Health Therapist who brings his professional perspective and personal journey as a black man to the topic of mental health, where he uses Black pop culture to bridge the gap between psychological concepts and everyday life.