You Good Bruh?

Tell Mikell, Sam Dupe and Joe Dupe are exploring the way that they view women in society and the significance of women in society. Women carry messages for society and women-dominated fields are typically those that have a significant influence on our future generations. We explore equality, feminism, sexism, and touch on gender roles. They also discuss double standards and their opinions on double standards using the Marshawn Lynch football camp incident as an example (16:00). 

Show Gems:

Marshawn Lynch Story (15:00)

Talking about sexism (35:00)

Some women are okay with gender roles (40:00)

Some men will seek women who have less to offer so that they can recapture some of their manhood (45:00)

Sam Dupe and Tell Mikell have a very candid conversation about peace. Sam talks about how many people have asked him how is able to hold it all together and not seem flustered by the things that come in life. What does peace look like? How do you find it? How do you protect your peace once you find it? We talk about potentially testing yourself and being present in your emotions to see how things make you feel. Tell Mikell talks about an experiment he did college where he testing how he felt after listening to certain music and how it made him feel. He also talks about how he's been tracking his emotions for years so that he could get to the point of figuring out what makes him feel good. 

Show Gems:

Garbage in garbage out (13:00)

It's not the burden it's how you carry it (22:00)

Emotions are like water they will find the lowest point and find their way out (38:00)

Sometimes people will have a problem with you choosing your peace (52:00)

With Georgia making moves to open up in the midst of the COVID19 pandemic we are bringing you a story of Kenneth Kendrick who is currently recovering from the virus. He takes us through the symptoms that he had, his hospital stay, his recovery process, as well as what it looks like going back to work since he is an essential worker.  He discusses the anxiety that he had to deal with not knowing what to expect from this virus and not being able to be in contact with his loved ones for more than 21 days. He discusses how he was socially responsible but also talks about the stigma associated with the virus which is causing people to be less responsible. Social distancing is the best way to keep yourself from being exposed and exposing others. 

Today we bring on Dr. White to talk to us about what therapy looks like during the times of social distancing. Dr. White is the CEO of Dr. White Therapy Group, The Hope Dealer nonprofit, as well as the Owner of Bodhi Spa. Dr. White has made a commitment to helping people when it comes to overall wellness. COVID-19 has temporarily changed some of our lives and for others will have lasting impacts on our mental as well as our well-being. How do we cope in a time so full of uncertainty? What tools can we use to in order to help put ourselves in the best position to thrive during this time? We talk about the disruption of not being able to go to our sanctuary places or our safe spaces like the gym, barbershop, and hair salon. We discuss the importance of creating spaces in your home to help you relax and relieve some of the anxiety. Dr. White explains how we must do things intentionally that make us feel good while balancing not overusing our vices. In a time where tensions are heightened, we have to ensure that we are taking care of ourselves the best way we can. 

Dr. White Therapy Group

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Phone: (404) 834- 3971

Bodhi Spa

(470) 395-3990

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Today Sam Dupe, Tell Mikell, and Joe Dupe are tackling masculinity. What is masculinity? Is it different than manhood? Where did society get the definition of what we consider masculinity. The life of a man has many layers and they wear many hats and some of the responsibilities they may not even want. There is no real job description for what men are signing up for when they are born into this world a man. How did we piece together what masculinity is and what we think it should be? The hosts talk about times where are masculinity has lead them astray and try to understand how to gauge their masculinity and find the proper balance.  Joe Dupe tells stories about how he had to change his definition of masculinity as he got older due to mistreatment and people taking advantage of his version of masculinity. 

What happens when who you have portrayed yourself to be is not in line with who you really are or who you really want to be? People reinvent themselves on a regular basis, but sometimes reinventing yourself into a person who outwardly is not the same as the person you are during your private times can create a true battle within. Javon Blackmon came on the show to give a cautionary tale about how he feels the facade of the person he has created has put him and his wife and even his life in a precarious position. Marriage introduces a man to himself and the desire to keep a certain facade as proved to be detrimental to Javon's relationship. The feeling of keeping up a certain image, buying certain possessions, spending money frivolously and destroying your true self to keep a facade. It's all about what other people think, status symbols, social media posts, cars and not really about what it actually is and Javon wants to talk about his journey and how he is working on breaking down this facade and getting back to understanding himself and making decisions that are no longer about a false image that he created of himself. 

NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LINE 1-800-273-8255 and the GEORGIA CRISIS AND ACCESS LINE IS 1-800-715-4225

If you or anyone you know has contemplated ending their life we strongly encourage use the resources provided above. Rita comes on the show with a story of how she attempted to end her life twice. She is hoping to share this story to encourage those that are in a place where the do not see the light at the end of the tunnel that there is light and that you can overcome the thoughts of no longer wanting to exist. Rita gives a vivid description of what brought her to her initial attempt on her life and how she was saved from that attempt in the custody of the State of Georgia. She also talks about the plans she made during her second attempt while she off away in college. She speaks about what brought her out of that space that she was in and the connections and the people who played a role in her wanting to exist and wanting to be here.  

Today we are talking relationships, but not relationships in the traditional sense. We are discussing what society would consider "alternative" relationships. Tamika Lang is founder of the Live First Movement where she encourages people to live their best lives, to be true to themselves and the things that they want to do and accomplish. Tamika Lang is a part of "The Lifestyle" which is a term used to convey the adventurous practices of couples and singles that enjoy recreational sex with other consenting adults, otherwise known as swingers. Khi Yisra'El is in a polyamorous relationship with two women and he decided 3 years ago that this lifestyle was better suited for him.  Khi and Tamika give us some insight as to when they knew that they wanted to live a different lifestyle and how they communicated that to their partners. Tamika gives us some insight as to why people typically do not get what they want from the person that they are with and Khi explains how his girlfriends interact with one another. Tamika consults and helps people to move closer towards their lifestyle goals no matter what part of the spectrum and encourages everyone to Live First!! 

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