Join Dr. Phillip J. Roundtree as he leads honest conversations about men’s mental health, relationships, and the challenges of masculinity. This podcast creates a space for men to share stories, ask tough questions, and work toward becoming their best selves. With real talk, expert advice, and relatable insights, #YouGoodMan? is all about checking in and making wellness a priority.
Phil is joined by Community Autism Network Founder, Keyon Mallory. Together the pair discuss autism prevalence amongst boys and men, autism myths, why inclusion matters, and the organizations upcoming charity softball game. Tune-in, Subscribe, and Share with a brother! • ⭐Follow on Instagram & Twitter: @phil_quadefy ⭐Follow on Facebook: facebook.com/PhillipMSW ⭐Visit the Website: www.quadefyllc.net ⭐Exclusive Dope Merchandise: quadefyllc.bigcartel.com
In this episode, Phil discusses why technology and social media are weakening friendships/relationships, creating superficial connections, and negatively impacting our mental health. He offers tangible solutions designed to help you reassess your relationship with technology, allowing you to choose a “focused life in a noisy world”. Tune-in, share with a brother and subscribe.
In this episode Phil is joined by Alfred Edmonds Jr., SVP/Editor-at-large of Black Enterprise, Author, and Entrepreneur. We discuss "mental fitness", healthy relationships, entrepreneurial wellness, and redefining masculinity. Tune-in, Subscribe, and Share with a brother!
In this episode, Phil is joined by the "EyeBrowKing", Nicck Townsend. The pair discusses sexual identity exploration within the black community, unhealthy masculinity, and being male in a female dominated industries. Tune in and share with a brother!
In this episode, Phil is joined by social media fitness Lewis Ford aka The ANF Action Figure, where he describes creating the moniker while in solitary confinement. He also discusses the challenges of having two children before the age of 20, parenting while incarcerated, and how he uses fitness to cope and heal from trauma. Tune-in, Share with a brother!
In this episode, Phil is joined by Entrepreneur, @Reginald_Foreman. We discuss his remarkable story, which includes receiving an illegal 18 1/2 year sentence for armed robbery and being "mistakenly" released for 3 years. We discuss the role faith & spirituality plays in his journey, masculinity, and how he copes with stressors. Tune-in, Subscribe, and Share w/ a brother!!
In this episode Phil is joined by Author and Healer, Jennifer Arnise, We'll be discussing Ayesha Curry's insecurities and "baggage" women bring into relationships, healing the "mother wound" and its implications for men, how can men support their intimate partners' wellness. Lastly, you can vote on who won the show's debate. Tune-in, share with a brother, and subscribe!
In this episode, Phil examines the untimely death of filmmaker legend, John Singleton, the impact of high blood pressure in his recent stroke, and why a lack of estate planning destroys families. He discusses the #1 killer of men in America and why a teaspoon of salt could be a death sentence for black men. Lastly, he identifies strategies to combat the "silent killer". Like, Share, Subscribe.
In this episode, Phil discusses how men respond to career-based rejection. using his recent rejection from academia and their reasoning(podcast title) for reference, the need to disassociate your self-worth from your skill-set, and how to move forward in the aftermath of rejection. Tune-in! Share with a brother
In this episode Phil breaks down "Impostor Syndrome" and why men are particularly susceptible. He discusses symptoms, how it shows up in our life, and why "STOP" is such an effective strategy when we have unhealthy thoughts. Tune-in, Subscribe, and Share with a brother.
In this episode, Phil discusses Nipsey Hussle's death and why historical community trauma contributed to his death. He also talks about the choice of "Survival" vs. "Healthy Coping" in urban settings. Lastly, he defines PTSD and expresses frustration over culturally insensitive strategies to combat it. Tune-in!!
In this episode, Phil MSW, MS discusses the importance of practicing joy and gratitude in our daily lives, and how "Perfectionism" disrupts that process; how two PhD school rejections unveiled his growth, and why unfollowing people you admire on social media can be necessary for your wellness. Share, subscribe, and tell a brother!
In this episode, Phil MSW, MS, is joined by PK Kersey, the Founder of "That Suits You". The pair discusses his initiative to provide suits to underprivileged boys/men, fears related to leaving job security for entrepreneurship, and strategies to cope with the highs and lows of entrepreneurship. Tune-in! Tell a brother! Subscribe!
In this episode, Phil MSW, MS, is joined by Paul B. Williams, LCSW-C, an Expert Therapist and Author of “Dear Future Wife: A Man’s Guide & Woman’s Reference To Healthy Relationships”. The pair discuss the impact of shame on black manhood and vulnerability, keys to a “healthy relationship”, and why your partner comes first in a relationship. Tune-in, share with a brother, and subscribe!.
In this episode, Phil, MSW, MS is joined by Christopher Scott, MSW aka "The Hip Hop Social Worker". Together they discuss hip hop's influence on black mental health, expression of trauma, and toxicity. Chris discusses the impact of his parent's addiction, recovery, and why he chose social work. Lastly, they discuss their Top 5 MC's, with Phil questioning Portland's rap history. Tune-In! Share with a brother, and subscribe.
In this episode, Phil is joined by "Business Growth Expert" and Tedx Speaker, Brandon Blackburn-Dwyer. The pair discuss myths related to "millennials", tips for the entrepreneur, e.g. the importance of saying "No!" to opportunities, and Brandon's transition from being a central figure in Chinese business to a US entrepreneur having to "prove" himself. Tune-in!! Subscribe!! Tell A Brother!!
In this throwback, but highly relevant episode, Phil is joined by Styling For Your Life Founder/CEO, and fellow Clinician, Querida Lugo, MSW. Together they discuss why many entrepreneurs experience symptoms of depression and anxiety, their personal highs and lows as entrepreneurs, and daily strategies on how to maintain/improve your overall wellness. Tune-in!
In this episode, Phil, MSW,MS is live on Dr. Charles Corprew's "What's Your Revolution?" podcast. The pair discusses Phil's revolutionary goals related to mental health. In addition, they discuss the origin of Phil's #YouGoodMan? efforts, the APA's newly issued guidelines on traditional masculinity, Gillette's commercial aimed at redefining masculinity, and why mental health matters. Tune in, share with a brother, and subscribe. Dr. Corprew's, "What's Your Revolution?" podcast can be heard on it...
In this episode, Phil discusses his takeaways from the R Kelly docuseries, as well as talking the importance of protecting male survivors, improving the nonexistent conversation on male sexual assaults, to avoid creating the next R Kelly. He identifies signs, symptoms, and consequences of child abuse and how men can truly be allies.
In this 20th episode, Phil MSW, MS identifies strategies needed to achieve goals, avoiding being the "same you" in 2019. He discusses why having more than 2 goals at a time is wasteful, the importance of an accountability partner, and the pros and cons of vision boards. Tune-in!
In this episode, Phil MSW, MS talks about the importance of men having safe spaces, even in a “patriarch” and what that space should look like. In addition, he looks at the "safe space" of therapy, identifying the steps in finding a competent therapist, using his own process as an example. Tune-in and tell a brother!
In this episode, Phil is joined by Jaynay Johnson, MFT where they have a spirited conversation on toxic masculinity, whether toxic femininity truly exists, and discuss strategies to improve oneself if unhealthy thoughts, feelings, and behavior exist. Tune-in!
Join Phil, MSW, MS as he dissects why men opt to compete with other men instead of collaborating. He breaks down hip-hops impact on both, why Michael Jordan was driven by toxic masculinity, strategies to improve one's perspective on competition, and how the Black Enterprise BMXcel conference changed him as a business man and human-being.
In this episode, Phil MSW, MS discusses how depression & anxiety often looks like "black boy rage" in black boys/men and how XxxTentacion's murder reflects the phenomena. He transitions to recapping, "Lawrence 2.0: Men after the breakup" episode, discussing the impact/lessons learned in therapy and how that impacted his recent run-in with his "ex", as well as reviewing tangible strategies to help one deescalate when stressed. Tune-in!!
In this "special" episode, Phil is a guest on Baltimore's WOLB 1010 am's "On The Couch Radio" show. He's joined by Rwenshaun Miller of eustressinc.org where they discuss their personal stories, the role of stigma in their mental health journey, whether language such as "man up" is detrimental, and how women can be supportive of men living with mental wellness issues. Tune-in!
Join Phil MSW, MS, as he discusses social media's impact on our "wellness quad". He examines social media's role in our desensitization to violence, etc. and decreased empathy towards one another. He discusses the recent study that found suicide rates for black children are twice those of whites and social medias influence, and why we need to take inventory of our social media presence. Tune-in!!!
Join Phil as he goes on an impromptu impassioned rant about the NFL's new anthem policy. He discusses the impact on the mental health of black men, the importance of having white allies, and why empathy is needed. Tune-in and tell a friend!!
In this episode, Phil dissects the Charlemagne and Kanye interview from a black male therapists perspective. He discusses Kanye's mental "breakthrough", why he vehemently disagrees with his perspective on therapy, and the impact of language when discussing mental health. He also attempts to clarify Kanye's most controversial comment to date, "slavery being a choice". Tune-in.
In this episode, Phil is joined by Sex Trauma Expert, Lauren Allen, MSW. Lauren takes the "Is He A F**kboy Test" based on real life situations, while Phil attempts to talk himself out of f**kboy status. The duo then defines what a f**kboy is, what creates one, and how a man can de-f**kboy himself. Lauren then snaps on Phil as he attempts to describe the physical difference between a high number of sex partners between men and women. Tune-in!
In this episode, Phil discusses his journey of being a black man, why he's decided to restart therapy after two unsuccessful attempts, 4 years and 10 years prior, and what he hopes to learn. He breaks down the process of how to search for and identify the "perfect" therapist, the role of insurance, what to do if you're uninsured, and he details what exactly happens within a session by using his own as an example. Tune-in!!
