The Growth Plate

By Michael Maxwell

Listener’s plates are filled with talk on topics that cover the gamut of life; perspectives from four black men, CJ, Doc, Kip & Steve. Friends with views from critical thought and knowledge to str... more

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How many episodes does The Growth Plate have?

The podcast currently has 23 episodes available.

The Growth Plate episodes:

June 26, 2026 Saving Ourselves With Better Health
On this episode we talk about the major illnesses we face and what it's going to take to reverse the health indicators that tell us something is wrong. We can't be our best selves if our body, mind and spirit is sick. Let's talk prevention and helping our community live better and thrive.
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1h 6min
May 01, 2026 The Connection Code: Mastering Modern Relationships
This episode breaks down the code for building relationships worth keeping. We explore how to define your needs, master the essential skills for deep connection, and develop your own identity within interpersonal relationships.
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1h 6min
March 16, 2026 Erasure: Imagine Being Deleted
It's happened before and it's happening again. Efforts to play down the contributions and value of certain people or remove them altogether. We discuss what's happening on a daily basis before our very eyes.
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1h 1min
January 05, 2026 Project Redemption: The Intersection of Fate and Destiny
Malachi Armstrong took the life of Miriam Wilson in an accident. He hit her but he didn't run. He's a new man, dedicated to improving himself and the lives of others...with a life gone and her sons always in mind.
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1h
October 30, 2025 The Heart Attack Part II
He could have left us for good! With a second chance, he's a better man in every way. Part II is for everyone to take home some lessons for living, for life.
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1h 28min
September 17, 2025 The Heart Attack Episode
Young and healthy...but stressed. Imagine not seeing the signs, then a doctor says you are in the middle of a heart attack. There's a lot to learn from this episode.

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59min
July 24, 2025 Relationship Levels: Exclusivity, Commitment, and...Ownership?
My girl, my man, my love—no matter what term you use for your partner, your word of choice can imply much more than just that they’re special to you. In this episode, one word in particular—ownership—draws battle lines, and we might need a lawyer.
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59min
June 15, 2025 Can I Borrow Your Pops?
A Father's Day special...who's crying? We celebrate a strong father & son relationship challenged by addiction, sobriety, and recovery. CJ shares his "Pops" for an interview with the crew; 32 years of sobriety, recovery and growth. "Have you ever seen a man live twice?"
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2h 3min
May 22, 2025 Strategizing Your Voice, Vote & Money
CJ, Doc and our guest look back at the election, the power of the vote and boycotting. We tackle the questions, is the African American vote and our estimated 1.5 trillion dollar spending power taken for granted?
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1h 25min
April 15, 2025 Expanding Identity: Choosing Who You Are
The crew returns to talk about choosing who we are and why that matters in the big picture of humanity. Knowing who you are and staying true to what's best for you is a challenge against the boxes society tries to force us into.
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1h 6min

FAQs about The Growth Plate:

How many episodes does The Growth Plate have?

The podcast currently has 23 episodes available.