The Growth Plate

The Growth Plate

By Michael MaxwellSociety & Culture
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The Growth Plate episodes

  • Prepared For The New World?-Part II

    Black boys face adversity in almost every facet of their lives. Continuing the conversation, the men of The Growth Plate talk about that diversity and if black boys are being prepared to meet the challenges of the world they are entering. Are they being raised to be ready for whatever?

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    30 min
  • Prepared For The New World? The Fate of Black Boys

    Black boys face adversity in almost every facet of their lives. The men of The Growth Plate talk about that diversity and if black boys are being prepared to meet the challenges of the world they are entering. Are they being raised to be ready for whatever?

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    On The Growth Plate we feed your mind, growth is up to you!

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    35 min
  • 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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    1 hr 6 min
  • 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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    1 hr 6 min
  • 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. 

    You can view the full episode on YouTube using this link: https://youtu.be/-0LJiTbUDlc


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    1 hr 1 min
  • 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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    1 hr
  • 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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    1 hr 28 min
  • 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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    59 min
  • 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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    59 min
  • 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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    2 hr 3 min

About The Growth Plate

From the publisher's feed

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…