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.

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Episodes

Bridging Faith and Mental Health Part 2: Spiritual Growth Through Therapy

Send us a text 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 exploring the parallels between therapeutic principles and biblical truths. From David's raw emotional processing in Psalm 51 to Jesus demonstrating emotional regulation throughout his ministry, the Bible showcases numerous examples of mental hea...

Jun 19, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 8

Bridging Faith and Mental Health: Therapy is Faith in Action Part 1

Send us a text 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 episode is, Gregory Alexander, who opens up about his journey through homelessness, depression, and suicidal thoughts despite his faith and commitment to the church. "When everything around you is crumbling and it seems like you're the linchpin to everything...

Jun 04, 2025•57 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Embracing Change: God Is Still Writing Your Story

Send us a text 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 navigate the fear of judgment, redefine success, and embrace new identities beyond our professional titles. This episode touches on the following topics: • The challenge men face in stepping outside comfort zones when transitioning through life ...

May 22, 2025•1 hr 15 min

My Mental Health Journey and How Therapy Has Helped Me

Send us a text 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 boundaries, vulnerability, and self-acceptance. • Exploring personal encounters with panic attacks • The impact of stress on mental health and well-being • The essential role of therapy in personal growth • Navigating feelings of invisibility...

Jan 28, 2025•40 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Hey man, i'm proud of you

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Jan 13, 2025•1 min•Season 1Ep. 4

You Matter Man, We Need You!

Send us a text 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, its impact on one's identity and self-worth, and advocating for emotional engagement and accountability amongst men. The conversation highlights the need for healing, the role of positive male influences, and the importance of mental health ...

Jan 13, 2025•20 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Take Back Your Narrative! Transforming Your Inner Dialogue To Challenge Anxiety and Depression

Send us a text 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 governing beliefs that we we hold about ourselves, others, and the world around us. What we say, think and believe about ourselves matter. Also, why we think this way about ourselves or others matters just as much! It's important to underst...

Jan 06, 2025•22 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Your anxiety is lying to you!

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Jan 06, 2025•59 sec•Season 1Ep. 3

Mask Off - Seeing and Loving the Man in the Mirror

Send us a text 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 really does help us or contribute to the challenges we believe our mask is protecting us from. We'll then cover effective ways in which we can safely dismantle our mask(s) which are ineffective. This is pivotal in satisfying our desire to live as ...

Jul 09, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Letter To My Strong Friend

Send us a text 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 with listeners and is an encouragement to begin their journey in embracing their feelings! Please feel free to share your thoughts and feedback as we journey together to help strengthen and uplift our Black Men! Let's stay connected through ...

Jan 04, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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