In this powerful episode me and some brothers I know discuss our journey as black men who have bravely chosen to confront the stigma surrounding mental health within their community. We delve into the experiences of these resilient individuals and explore the transformative impact therapy has had on their lives.

We share our personal struggles, shedding light on the unique challenges they face in a society that often perpetuates harmful stereotypes. From the pressure to appear strong and stoic to the complexities of navigating intersectional identities, our conversations touch on a wide array of topics that many black men grapple with silently.

Throughout this episode, we highlight the resilience and strength found in vulnerability. We explore the cultural barriers that have historically hindered black men from seeking help and how breaking through these barriers has been a crucial step toward self-discovery and healing.

Tune in to this eye-opening episode as we shed light on the transformative power of therapy and the importance of fostering a supportive community that embraces mental health for all.

In hard times, being asked how you are can be overwhelming. Can you relate? In this episode I have a conversation with my longtime friend Tanisha about the process of answering the small but heavy question "How are you?" I know when I'm not in a good space, being asked how I'm doing can bring on some anxiety. Tanisha and I talk about how we feel when being asked how we are and some ways to cope with the heaviness. I hope you can gain something from this episode. Thank you for listening and don't forget to subscribe!

Can you relate to feeling qualified to be in the spaces that you're in but still feeling as though you don't belong there? That is imposter syndrome. In this episode, Phoenix and I discuss our experiences with imposter syndrome and will share how I identified and cope with it to this day. I discuss my struggles with imposter syndrome as a coach, teacher, and therapist. Toward the end of the episode, I give 4 tips on overcoming imposter syndrome and accepting the praise you deserve! 

Living with suicidal ideation can be physically heavy, defeating, and extremely painful. The pain extends to loved ones and can be difficult for all involved to cope with. In this episode, I share my own experiences with suicidal ideation and how I've coped with it for many years. I give insight on my journey to becoming a therapist and what I've learned and wish to share about my healing journey. 

Often times the people in our lives set boundaries at inconvenient times. It can be difficult to decipher if a person is showing up selfish or exercising their right to take care of themselves. In this episode I answer the question, is it selfish, or are you mad that you were beat to the boundary?

In this episode I sit down with my friends, Ev, Jeff, and Gareth and we discuss several topics regarding navigating manhood. Neither of claim to be an expert, we process our experiences, discuss vulnerability, and what it's like building relationships amongst other men.

I speak to my friends Jeff and Jennifer Henry in this episode about their HBCU love story. I asked Taylor to sit in, she is currently a student at Howard University, the place of origin of this love story. In this episode, we discuss their origins as individuals and the role that played in how they show up in their marriage. There are so many gems in this episode for people of all stages of relationships. Whether you are on campus trying to figure it out, or in the midst of your marriage. Enjoy!