Black Men Embracing Feelings
As a licensed mental health therapist, the purpose for this platform is for men that's safe to express emotions in order to uplift and build stronger men. The real strength of a man lies in their ability to be vulnerable and not feel as if their identity is compromised. Here, we'll advocate for mental health awareness, spiritual growth and empowerment.
Episodes
11 episodes
Rest Builds Resilience - Combatting the John Henry Trap
Have you ever found yourself stuck in a cycle of constant productivity, feeling guilty at the mere thought of taking a break? That nagging voice saying you're lazy if you rest, or the fear that everything will fall apart if you step away? You'r...
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Episode 9
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32:36
Bridging Faith and Mental Health Part 2: Spiritual Growth Through Therapy
Part 2 of our discussion provides further insight into how spiritual healing, personal growth and transformation takes place in the therapy space. We tackle the profound question: "What does a church with healthy counseling look like?" by explo...
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Episode 8
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1:05:00
Bridging Faith and Mental Health: Therapy is Faith in Action Part 1
What happens when your mental health crisis collides with your spiritual identity? Depression doesn't discriminate, even among the faithful. Faith is the foundation for believers, but therapy is faith at work. Featured in this epis...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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57:22
Embracing Change: God Is Still Writing Your Story
When life forces us to step outside our comfort zones, why do we as men struggle so much with the vulnerability that change requires? Transitioning through life's changes requires vulnerability, self-reflection, and community support as we navi...
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1:14:56
My Mental Health Journey and How Therapy Has Helped Me
This episode discusses the transformative journey of embracing therapy and mental health. The host shares his personal experiences with panic attacks, the stress of corporate life, and the vital lessons learned through therapy on establishing b...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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39:34
You Matter Man, We Need You!
Your presence is needed! This episode emphasizes the critical importance of a male presence in the lives of children and communities. Topics discussed include detrimental effects of a father's absence, or the absence of a positive male figure, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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20:01
Take Back Your Narrative! Transforming Your Inner Dialogue To Challenge Anxiety and Depression
In this episode, we'll talk about different ways to challenge our anxious and depressive thoughts. One of the ways is through identifying the core beliefs that may be contributing to our depressive and anxious thoughts. Our core beliefs are the...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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21:33
Mask Off - Seeing and Loving the Man in the Mirror
This episode raises the awareness of the "mask(s)" that we casually wear to protect us from the fear of our vulnerabilities being exposed. During this episode, we look to challenge the purpose of our mask(s) that we wear and assess if it ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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30:21
Letter To My Strong Friend
This pilot episode talks about the importance of Black Men embracing feelings and the purpose of this podcast. Also shared is a spoken word peace I wrote during my battle with depression titled "Letter To My Strong Friend." I hope it resonates ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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22:08