If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 142) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 142: "Why EVERY BLACK MAN needs HOPE with Elliott Connie" — it was released on October 20, 2025.

In XYBM 142, I sit down with Elliott Connie — a psychotherapist, author, and podcaster helping people heal through solution-focused brief therapy. We have a honest conversation about the lasting effects of childhood trauma and abuse, the power of self-love, and the challenges Black men face in advocating for their mental well-being. 
     
Elliott also opens up about his own story — growing up with an abusive father and how setting one boundary changed the entire fabric of their relationship for years.
            
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