In this episode of the Let's Heal Already podcast, J.R. discusses Decluttering, fashion & the mind. Resources: rian's TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@thatadult?lang=en] (thatadult [https://thatadult.blogspot.com/]) anatta in Buddhism [https://www.britannica.com/topic/human-nature] The Power of Style: How Fashion Shapes Your Identity [https://medium.com/@subhambehera07/the-power-of-style-how-fashion-shapes-your-identity-5e85e931035f] by Subham Behera [https://medium.com/@subhambehera07?source=post_page-----5e85e931035f--------------------------------] Biography of Sociologist George Herbert MeadA Pioneer of Symbolic Interaction Theory [https://www.thoughtco.com/george-herbert-mead-3026491#:~:text=According%20to%20Mead's%20theory%2C%20the,language%2C%20play%2C%20and%20game] by Ashley Crossman Dear Bi Men: A Black Man's Perspective on Power, Consent, Breaking Down Binaries, and Combating Erasure by J.R. Yussuf is being published by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠North Atlantic Books⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.northatlanticbooks.com/] and distributed by Penguin Random House in Spring 2024, is now available for pre-order ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.northatlanticbooks.com/shop/dear-bi-men/] Subscribe for exclusive content ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.patreon.com/JRYussuf]  Light reading:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Unspoken Complexity of "Self-Care"⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://blog.usejournal.com/the-unspoken-complexity-of-self-care-8c9f30233467] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Is It Time to Leave Your Therapist? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://queeringpsychology.com/2019/02/24/is-it-time-to-leave-your-therapist/amp/?__twitter_impression=true] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The conditioning that fuels the mental health epidemic for Black men, and how to stop it⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://blackyouthproject.com/the-conditioning-that-fuels-the-mental-health-epidemic-for-black-men-and-how-to-stop-it/] by J.R. Yussuf  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠7 Day Mental Health Workout Plan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://goodmenproject.com/health/7-day-mental-health-workout-plan-dg/] by J.R. Yussuf  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠4 Questions Every Bisexual Guy Should Ask A Potential Therapist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.menshealth.com/health/a37612551/bisexual-friendly-therapist/] by J.R. Yussuf J.R. created the Twitter hashtag #BisexualMenSpeak for bisexual+ men & masculine identified folks to have the space to speak for themselves & talk about how being bisexual+ impacts the way they move through the world, and maintains a YouTube channel devoted to self-improvement, emotional literacy & forgiveness. Ask a question: theotherfwordbook@gmail.com  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Curious Cat⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://curiouscat.me/JRYussuf] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Venmo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://account.venmo.com/u/jryussuf] If you like the sound of J.R.'s voice click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [www.JR-Yussuf.com/voiceover].  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.patreon.com/JRYussuf] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Writing Website⁠ [https://jryussuf.com/] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letshealalready/message

In this episode of the Let's Heal Already podcast, J.R. discusses How to Handle Being Accepted. Resources: Internal Family Systems Therapy [https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapy-types/internal-family-systems-therapy] via Psychology Today The Fear of Acceptance: Are We Afraid of Being Rejected or Accepted? [https://psychcentral.com/blog/the-fear-of-acceptance-are-we-afraid-of-being-rejected-or-accepted#1] by John Amodeo PhD What Is Symbolic Interactionism? [https://www.thoughtco.com/symbolic-interaction-theory-3026633] by Ashley Crossman Toxic Positivity: The Dark Side of Positive Vibes⁠⁠ [https://thepsychologygroup.com/toxic-positivity/] by ⁠⁠Samara Quintero, LMFT, CHT⁠⁠ [https://thepsychologygroup.com/samara-quintero-lmft-cht/] and ⁠⁠Jamie Long, PsyD [https://thepsychologygroup.com/dr-jamie-long/] Dear Bi Men: A Black Man's Perspective on Power, Consent, Breaking Down Binaries, and Combating Erasure by J.R. Yussuf is being published by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠North Atlantic Books⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.northatlanticbooks.com/] and distributed by Penguin Random House in Spring 2024, is now available for pre-order ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.northatlanticbooks.com/shop/dear-bi-men/] Subscribe for exclusive content ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.patreon.com/JRYussuf]  Light reading:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Unspoken Complexity of "Self-Care"⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://blog.usejournal.com/the-unspoken-complexity-of-self-care-8c9f30233467] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Is It Time to Leave Your Therapist? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://queeringpsychology.com/2019/02/24/is-it-time-to-leave-your-therapist/amp/?__twitter_impression=true] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The conditioning that fuels the mental health epidemic for Black men, and how to stop it⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://blackyouthproject.com/the-conditioning-that-fuels-the-mental-health-epidemic-for-black-men-and-how-to-stop-it/] by J.R. Yussuf  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠7 Day Mental Health Workout Plan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://goodmenproject.com/health/7-day-mental-health-workout-plan-dg/] by J.R. Yussuf  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠4 Questions Every Bisexual Guy Should Ask A Potential Therapist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.menshealth.com/health/a37612551/bisexual-friendly-therapist/] by J.R. Yussuf J.R. created the Twitter hashtag #BisexualMenSpeak for bisexual+ men & masculine identified folks to have the space to speak for themselves & talk about how being bisexual+ impacts the way they move through the world, and maintains a YouTube channel devoted to self-improvement, emotional literacy & forgiveness. Ask a question: theotherfwordbook@gmail.com  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Curious Cat⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://curiouscat.me/JRYussuf] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Venmo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://account.venmo.com/u/jryussuf] If you like the sound of J.R.'s voice click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [www.JR-Yussuf.com/voiceover].  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.patreon.com/JRYussuf] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Writing Website⁠ [https://jryussuf.com/] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letshealalready/message

In this episode of the Let's Heal Already podcast, J.R. discusses Taraji P Henson, showbiz, and toxic positivity. Resources: Toxic Positivity: The Dark Side of Positive Vibes⁠ [https://thepsychologygroup.com/toxic-positivity/] by ⁠Samara Quintero, LMFT, CHT⁠ [https://thepsychologygroup.com/samara-quintero-lmft-cht/] and ⁠Jamie Long, PsyD [https://thepsychologygroup.com/dr-jamie-long/] What Is Toxic Positivity—and Why Are Experts Saying It's Dangerous Right Now? [https://www.health.com/condition/infectious-diseases/coronavirus/what-is-toxic-positivity] by Claire Gillespie 'Toxic Positivity' Is Real — and It's a Big Problem During the Pandemic [https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/toxic-positivity-during-the-pandemic] by Simone Marie Time to ditch 'toxic positivity,' experts say: 'It's okay not to be okay' [https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/wellness/toxic-positivity-mental-health-covid/2020/08/19/5dff8d16-e0c8-11ea-8181-606e603bb1c4_story.html] by Allyson Chiu Pros & Cons of Going To Therapy [https://youtu.be/qkTWYO1-j7s] by J.R. Yussuf Dear Bi Men: A Black Man's Perspective on Power, Consent, Breaking Down Binaries, and Combating Erasure by J.R. Yussuf is being published by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠North Atlantic Books⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.northatlanticbooks.com/] and distributed by Penguin Random House in Spring 2024, is now available for pre-order ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.northatlanticbooks.com/shop/dear-bi-men/] Subscribe for exclusive content ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.patreon.com/JRYussuf]  Light reading:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Unspoken Complexity of "Self-Care"⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://blog.usejournal.com/the-unspoken-complexity-of-self-care-8c9f30233467] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Is It Time to Leave Your Therapist? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://queeringpsychology.com/2019/02/24/is-it-time-to-leave-your-therapist/amp/?__twitter_impression=true] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The conditioning that fuels the mental health epidemic for Black men, and how to stop it⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://blackyouthproject.com/the-conditioning-that-fuels-the-mental-health-epidemic-for-black-men-and-how-to-stop-it/] by J.R. Yussuf  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠7 Day Mental Health Workout Plan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://goodmenproject.com/health/7-day-mental-health-workout-plan-dg/] by J.R. Yussuf  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠4 Questions Every Bisexual Guy Should Ask A Potential Therapist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.menshealth.com/health/a37612551/bisexual-friendly-therapist/] by J.R. Yussuf J.R. created the Twitter hashtag #BisexualMenSpeak for bisexual+ men & masculine identified folks to have the space to speak for themselves & talk about how being bisexual+ impacts the way they move through the world, and maintains a YouTube channel devoted to self-improvement, emotional literacy & forgiveness. Ask a question: theotherfwordbook@gmail.com  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Curious Cat⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://curiouscat.me/JRYussuf] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Venmo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://account.venmo.com/u/jryussuf] If you like the sound of J.R.'s voice click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [www.JR-Yussuf.com/voiceover].  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.patreon.com/JRYussuf] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Writing Website⁠ [https://jryussuf.com/] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letshealalready/message

In this episode of the Let's Heal Already podcast, J.R. Unpacks Black Boyhood (& Stan culture) w/⁠Mel⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@torontoparadise?lang=en] (@torontoparadise). Trigger Warning: mention of intimate partner violence from 11:40-13:40. Content Warning: Black male queerness is referenced as a potential saboteur for the enjoyment or authenticity of a film on Black boyhood from 58:32-59:15. Resources: Male Survivors dot org [https://malesurvivor.org/] Male Survivors of Abuse by Women Can Heal Without Misogyny [https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/beyond-cultural-competence/202307/male-survivors-of-abuse-by-women-can-heal-without-misogyny] by Araya Baker, M.Phil.Ed. Black Boys Are Not Safe [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtXPTGkuJIA] by F.D. Signifier Boosie, Black Boys, and Rape Culture [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHebIPQSJWk] by Intelexual Media ⁠How to Set Healthy Boundaries: 10 Examples + PDF Worksheets [https://positivepsychology.com/great-self-care-setting-healthy-boundaries/]⁠. Why You Always Get Taken for Granted (And How to Quit) [https://allisonfallon.com/taken-for-granted/] by Allison Fallon Dear Bi Men: A Black Man's Perspective on Power, Consent, Breaking Down Binaries, and Combating Erasure by J.R. Yussuf is being published by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠North Atlantic Books⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.northatlanticbooks.com/] and distributed by Penguin Random House in Spring 2024, is now available for pre-order ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.northatlanticbooks.com/shop/dear-bi-men/] Subscribe for exclusive content ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.patreon.com/JRYussuf]  Light reading:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Unspoken Complexity of "Self-Care"⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://blog.usejournal.com/the-unspoken-complexity-of-self-care-8c9f30233467] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Is It Time to Leave Your Therapist? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://queeringpsychology.com/2019/02/24/is-it-time-to-leave-your-therapist/amp/?__twitter_impression=true] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The conditioning that fuels the mental health epidemic for Black men, and how to stop it⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://blackyouthproject.com/the-conditioning-that-fuels-the-mental-health-epidemic-for-black-men-and-how-to-stop-it/] by J.R. Yussuf  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠7 Day Mental Health Workout Plan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://goodmenproject.com/health/7-day-mental-health-workout-plan-dg/] by J.R. Yussuf  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠4 Questions Every Bisexual Guy Should Ask A Potential Therapist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.menshealth.com/health/a37612551/bisexual-friendly-therapist/] by J.R. Yussuf J.R. created the Twitter hashtag #BisexualMenSpeak for bisexual+ men & masculine identified folks to have the space to speak for themselves & talk about how being bisexual+ impacts the way they move through the world, and maintains a YouTube channel devoted to self-improvement, emotional literacy & forgiveness. Ask a question: theotherfwordbook@gmail.com  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Curious Cat⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://curiouscat.me/JRYussuf] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Venmo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://account.venmo.com/u/jryussuf] If you like the sound of J.R.'s voice click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [www.JR-Yussuf.com/voiceover].  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.patreon.com/JRYussuf] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Writing Website⁠ [https://jryussuf.com/] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letshealalready/mess

In this episode of the Let's Heal Already podcast, J.R. discusses The Human Bill of Rights [https://pete-walker.com/humanBillofRights.htm#:~:text=I%20have%20a%20right%20to%20seek%20healthy%20and%20mutually%20supportive,to%20grow%2C%20evolve%20and%20prosper.]. Rehabilitation or (Retiring) from the "Empath" identity and timeline [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Prfr9bZZtFE&t=2s]. How to Set Healthy Boundaries: 10 Examples + PDF Worksheets [https://positivepsychology.com/great-self-care-setting-healthy-boundaries/]. Digital Minimalism Whilst Black [https://medium.com/@Eedsmckenzie/digital-minimalism-whilst-black-a603c2f42e5a] Why You Always Get Taken for Granted (And How to Quit) [https://allisonfallon.com/taken-for-granted/] Personal Development School | Healing Your Insecure Attachment Style [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHQ4lSaKRap5HyrpitrTOhQ] Dear Bi Men: A Black Man's Perspective on Power, Consent, Breaking Down Binaries, and Combating Erasure by J.R. Yussuf is being published by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠North Atlantic Books⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.northatlanticbooks.com/] and distributed by Penguin Random House in Spring 2024, is now available for pre-order ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.northatlanticbooks.com/shop/dear-bi-men/] Subscribe for exclusive content ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.patreon.com/JRYussuf]  Light reading:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Unspoken Complexity of "Self-Care"⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://blog.usejournal.com/the-unspoken-complexity-of-self-care-8c9f30233467] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Is It Time to Leave Your Therapist? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://queeringpsychology.com/2019/02/24/is-it-time-to-leave-your-therapist/amp/?__twitter_impression=true] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The conditioning that fuels the mental health epidemic for Black men, and how to stop it⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://blackyouthproject.com/the-conditioning-that-fuels-the-mental-health-epidemic-for-black-men-and-how-to-stop-it/] by J.R. Yussuf  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠7 Day Mental Health Workout Plan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://goodmenproject.com/health/7-day-mental-health-workout-plan-dg/] by J.R. Yussuf  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠4 Questions Every Bisexual Guy Should Ask A Potential Therapist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.menshealth.com/health/a37612551/bisexual-friendly-therapist/] by J.R. Yussuf J.R. created the Twitter hashtag #BisexualMenSpeak for bisexual+ men & masculine identified folks to have the space to speak for themselves & talk about how being bisexual+ impacts the way they move through the world, and maintains a YouTube channel devoted to self-improvement, emotional literacy & forgiveness. Ask a question: theotherfwordbook@gmail.com  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Curious Cat⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://curiouscat.me/JRYussuf] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Venmo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://account.venmo.com/u/jryussuf] If you like the sound of J.R.'s voice click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [www.JR-Yussuf.com/voiceover].  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.patreon.com/JRYussuf] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Writing Website⁠ [https://jryussuf.com/] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letshealalready/message

In this episode of the Let's Heal Already podcast, J.R. discusses combating the winter blues aka S.A.D. (seasonal affective disorder) with Rob of the howdo_uwantit [https://open.spotify.com/show/4bKIroM7GqHYRkG13iRcLN] podcast. ⁠14 Ways to Ease Seasonal Depression⁠ [https://www.everydayhealth.com/depression/treatment/ways-to-ease-seasonal-depression/] by ⁠Beth W. Orenstein⁠ [https://www.everydayhealth.com/authors/beth-w-orenstein/] and ⁠Michelle Pugle⁠ [https://www.everydayhealth.com/authors/michelle-pugle/]⁠ ⁠ [https://www.everydayhealth.com/depression/treatment/ways-to-ease-seasonal-depression/] Dear Bi Men: A Black Man's Perspective on Power, Consent, Breaking Down Binaries, and Combating Erasure by J.R. Yussuf is being published by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠North Atlantic Books⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.northatlanticbooks.com/] and distributed by Penguin Random House in Spring 2024, is now available for pre-order ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.northatlanticbooks.com/shop/dear-bi-men/] Subscribe for exclusive content ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.patreon.com/JRYussuf]  Light reading:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Unspoken Complexity of "Self-Care"⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://blog.usejournal.com/the-unspoken-complexity-of-self-care-8c9f30233467] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Is It Time to Leave Your Therapist? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://queeringpsychology.com/2019/02/24/is-it-time-to-leave-your-therapist/amp/?__twitter_impression=true] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The conditioning that fuels the mental health epidemic for Black men, and how to stop it⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://blackyouthproject.com/the-conditioning-that-fuels-the-mental-health-epidemic-for-black-men-and-how-to-stop-it/] by J.R. Yussuf  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠7 Day Mental Health Workout Plan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://goodmenproject.com/health/7-day-mental-health-workout-plan-dg/] by J.R. Yussuf  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠4 Questions Every Bisexual Guy Should Ask A Potential Therapist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.menshealth.com/health/a37612551/bisexual-friendly-therapist/] by J.R. Yussuf J.R. created the Twitter hashtag #BisexualMenSpeak for bisexual+ men & masculine identified folks to have the space to speak for themselves & talk about how being bisexual+ impacts the way they move through the world, and maintains a YouTube channel devoted to self-improvement, emotional literacy & forgiveness. Ask a question: theotherfwordbook@gmail.com  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Curious Cat⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://curiouscat.me/JRYussuf] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Venmo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://account.venmo.com/u/jryussuf] If you like the sound of J.R.'s voice click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [www.JR-Yussuf.com/voiceover].  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.patreon.com/JRYussuf] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Writing Website⁠ [https://jryussuf.com/] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letshealalready/message

In this episode of the Let's Heal Already podcast, J.R. goes over 10 Green Flags That It's (Probably) Safe To Be Vulnerable [https://youtu.be/W0ibuHmjiXc?si=2PlAKm_Qua7-PsRG] by Heidi Priebe. 8 Relationship Green Flags You Should Definitely Pay Attention To [https://www.self.com/story/relationship-green-flags]by Amanda Chatel Dear Bi Men: A Black Man's Perspective on Power, Consent, Breaking Down Binaries, and Combating Erasure by J.R. Yussuf is being published by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠North Atlantic Books⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.northatlanticbooks.com/] and distributed by Penguin Random House in Spring 2024, is now available for pre-order ⁠⁠⁠⁠here.⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.northatlanticbooks.com/shop/dear-bi-men/] Subscribe for exclusive content ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.patreon.com/JRYussuf]  Light reading:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Unspoken Complexity of "Self-Care"⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://blog.usejournal.com/the-unspoken-complexity-of-self-care-8c9f30233467] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Is It Time to Leave Your Therapist? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://queeringpsychology.com/2019/02/24/is-it-time-to-leave-your-therapist/amp/?__twitter_impression=true] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The conditioning that fuels the mental health epidemic for Black men, and how to stop it⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://blackyouthproject.com/the-conditioning-that-fuels-the-mental-health-epidemic-for-black-men-and-how-to-stop-it/] by J.R. Yussuf  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠7 Day Mental Health Workout Plan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://goodmenproject.com/health/7-day-mental-health-workout-plan-dg/] by J.R. Yussuf  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠4 Questions Every Bisexual Guy Should Ask A Potential Therapist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.menshealth.com/health/a37612551/bisexual-friendly-therapist/] by J.R. Yussuf J.R. created the Twitter hashtag #BisexualMenSpeak for bisexual+ men & masculine identified folks to have the space to speak for themselves & talk about how being bisexual+ impacts the way they move through the world, and maintains a YouTube channel devoted to self-improvement, emotional literacy & forgiveness. Ask a question: theotherfwordbook@gmail.com  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Curious Cat⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://curiouscat.me/JRYussuf] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Venmo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://account.venmo.com/u/jryussuf] If you like the sound of J.R.'s voice click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [www.JR-Yussuf.com/voiceover].  ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.patreon.com/JRYussuf] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Writing Website⁠ [https://jryussuf.com/] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letshealalready/message

In this episode of the Let's Heal Already podcast, J.R. discusses effective ways of coping with rejection with DJ Dimple [https://www.tiktok.com/@djdimple_bk]. 4 Strategies to Cope With Rejection [https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/conquering-codependency/202106/4-strategies-cope-rejection] by Sharon Martin, DSW, LCSW Dear Bi Men: A Black Man's Perspective on Power, Consent, Breaking Down Binaries, and Combating Erasure by J.R. Yussuf is being published by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠North Atlantic Books⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.northatlanticbooks.com/] and distributed by Penguin Random House in Spring 2024, is now available for pre-order ⁠⁠⁠here.⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.northatlanticbooks.com/shop/dear-bi-men/] Subscribe for exclusive content ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠ [https://www.patreon.com/JRYussuf]  Light reading:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Unspoken Complexity of "Self-Care"⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://blog.usejournal.com/the-unspoken-complexity-of-self-care-8c9f30233467] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Is It Time to Leave Your Therapist? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://queeringpsychology.com/2019/02/24/is-it-time-to-leave-your-therapist/amp/?__twitter_impression=true] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The conditioning that fuels the mental health epidemic for Black men, and how to stop it⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://blackyouthproject.com/the-conditioning-that-fuels-the-mental-health-epidemic-for-black-men-and-how-to-stop-it/] by J.R. Yussuf  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠7 Day Mental Health Workout Plan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://goodmenproject.com/health/7-day-mental-health-workout-plan-dg/] by J.R. Yussuf  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠4 Questions Every Bisexual Guy Should Ask A Potential Therapist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.menshealth.com/health/a37612551/bisexual-friendly-therapist/] by J.R. Yussuf J.R. created the Twitter hashtag #BisexualMenSpeak for bisexual+ men & masculine identified folks to have the space to speak for themselves & talk about how being bisexual+ impacts the way they move through the world, and maintains a YouTube channel devoted to self-improvement, emotional literacy & forgiveness. Ask a question: theotherfwordbook@gmail.com  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Curious Cat⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://curiouscat.me/JRYussuf] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Venmo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://account.venmo.com/u/jryussuf] If you like the sound of J.R.'s voice click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [www.JR-Yussuf.com/voiceover].  ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ [https://www.patreon.com/JRYussuf] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Writing Website⁠ [https://jryussuf.com/] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letshealalready/message

In this episode of the Let's Heal Already podcast, J.R. discuses using PTO for mental health days more often, especially around major holidays. Dear Bi Men: A Black Man's Perspective on Power, Consent, Breaking Down Binaries, and Combating Erasure by J.R. Yussuf is being published by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠North Atlantic Books⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.northatlanticbooks.com/] and distributed by Penguin Random House in Spring 2024, is now available for pre-order ⁠⁠here.⁠⁠ [https://www.northatlanticbooks.com/shop/dear-bi-men/] Subscribe for exclusive content ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠.⁠ [https://www.patreon.com/JRYussuf]  Light reading:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Unspoken Complexity of "Self-Care"⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://blog.usejournal.com/the-unspoken-complexity-of-self-care-8c9f30233467] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Is It Time to Leave Your Therapist? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://queeringpsychology.com/2019/02/24/is-it-time-to-leave-your-therapist/amp/?__twitter_impression=true] ⁠⁠⁠⁠The conditioning that fuels the mental health epidemic for Black men, and how to stop it⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://blackyouthproject.com/the-conditioning-that-fuels-the-mental-health-epidemic-for-black-men-and-how-to-stop-it/] by J.R. Yussuf  ⁠⁠⁠⁠7 Day Mental Health Workout Plan⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://goodmenproject.com/health/7-day-mental-health-workout-plan-dg/] by J.R. Yussuf  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠4 Questions Every Bisexual Guy Should Ask A Potential Therapist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.menshealth.com/health/a37612551/bisexual-friendly-therapist/] by J.R. Yussuf J.R. created the Twitter hashtag #BisexualMenSpeak for bisexual+ men & masculine identified folks to have the space to speak for themselves & talk about how being bisexual+ impacts the way they move through the world, and maintains a YouTube channel devoted to self-improvement, emotional literacy & forgiveness. Ask a question: theotherfwordbook@gmail.com  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Curious Cat⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://curiouscat.me/JRYussuf] ⁠⁠⁠⁠Venmo⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://account.venmo.com/u/jryussuf] If you like the sound of J.R.'s voice click ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠ [www.JR-Yussuf.com/voiceover].  ⁠Patreon⁠ [https://www.patreon.com/JRYussuf] ⁠⁠⁠⁠Writing Website⁠ [https://jryussuf.com/] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letshealalready/message

In the season 3 premiere of the Let's Heal Already podcast, J.R. discuses updates to the podcast as well as his recent journey first questioning, then deconstructing "identity." Subscribe for exclusive content ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. [https://www.patreon.com/JRYussuf]  Murray's Theory of Psychogenic Needs [https://www.verywellmind.com/murrays-theory-of-psychogenic-needs-2795952] Bisexual Men Speak: A Black Perspective on Breaking Down Binaries, Navigating Power and Consent, and Finding Liberation by J.R. Yussuf is being published by ⁠⁠⁠North Atlantic Books⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.northatlanticbooks.com/] and distributed by Penguin Random House in Spring 2024.  Light reading:  ⁠⁠⁠The Unspoken Complexity of "Self-Care"⁠⁠⁠ [https://blog.usejournal.com/the-unspoken-complexity-of-self-care-8c9f30233467] ⁠⁠⁠⁠Is It Time to Leave Your Therapist? ⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://queeringpsychology.com/2019/02/24/is-it-time-to-leave-your-therapist/amp/?__twitter_impression=true] ⁠⁠⁠The conditioning that fuels the mental health epidemic for Black men, and how to stop it⁠⁠⁠ [https://blackyouthproject.com/the-conditioning-that-fuels-the-mental-health-epidemic-for-black-men-and-how-to-stop-it/] by J.R. Yussuf  ⁠⁠⁠7 Day Mental Health Workout Plan⁠⁠⁠ [https://goodmenproject.com/health/7-day-mental-health-workout-plan-dg/] by J.R. Yussuf  ⁠⁠⁠⁠4 Questions Every Bisexual Guy Should Ask A Potential Therapist⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.menshealth.com/health/a37612551/bisexual-friendly-therapist/] by J.R. Yussuf J.R. created the Twitter hashtag #BisexualMenSpeak for bisexual+ men & masculine identified folks to have the space to speak for themselves & talk about how being bisexual+ impacts the way they move through the world, and maintains a YouTube channel devoted to self-improvement, emotional literacy & forgiveness. Ask a question: theotherfwordbook@gmail.com  ⁠⁠⁠Curious Cat⁠⁠⁠ [https://curiouscat.me/JRYussuf] ⁠⁠⁠Venmo⁠⁠⁠ [https://account.venmo.com/u/jryussuf] If you like the sound of J.R.'s voice click ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ [www.JR-Yussuf.com/voiceover].  Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/JRYussuf] ⁠⁠⁠Writing Website⁠ [https://jryussuf.com/] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letshealalready/message

In this episode of the Let's Heal Already Podcast, J.R. goes over Signs of Emotional Safety w/ Patrice Bryan. Follow Patrice on Instagram & Facebook here: @PatPontificates  4 Pillars of Authentic Leadership: How Vulnerability helps to create psychological safety [https://www.semdi.vn/2022/04/4-pillars-of-authentic-leadership-how-vulnerability-helps-to-create-psychological-safety/] The Loneliness Epidemic Persists: A Post-Pandemic Look at the State of Loneliness among U.S. Adults [https://newsroom.thecignagroup.com/loneliness-epidemic-persists-post-pandemic-look⁠] Subscribe for exclusive content ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠.⁠ [https://www.patreon.com/JRYussuf]  Bisexual Men Speak: A Black Perspective on Breaking Down Binaries, Navigating Power and Consent, and Finding Liberation by J.R. Yussuf is being published by ⁠⁠North Atlantic Books⁠⁠ [https://www.northatlanticbooks.com/] and distributed by Penguin Random House in Spring 2024.  Light reading:  ⁠⁠The Unspoken Complexity of "Self-Care"⁠⁠ [https://blog.usejournal.com/the-unspoken-complexity-of-self-care-8c9f30233467] ⁠⁠⁠Is It Time to Leave Your Therapist? ⁠⁠⁠ [https://queeringpsychology.com/2019/02/24/is-it-time-to-leave-your-therapist/amp/?__twitter_impression=true] ⁠⁠The conditioning that fuels the mental health epidemic for Black men, and how to stop it⁠⁠ [https://blackyouthproject.com/the-conditioning-that-fuels-the-mental-health-epidemic-for-black-men-and-how-to-stop-it/] by J.R. Yussuf  ⁠⁠7 Day Mental Health Workout Plan⁠⁠ [https://goodmenproject.com/health/7-day-mental-health-workout-plan-dg/] by J.R. Yussuf  ⁠⁠⁠4 Questions Every Bisexual Guy Should Ask A Potential Therapist⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.menshealth.com/health/a37612551/bisexual-friendly-therapist/] by J.R. Yussuf J.R. created the Twitter hashtag #BisexualMenSpeak for bisexual+ men & masculine identified folks to have the space to speak for themselves & talk about how being bisexual+ impacts the way they move through the world, and maintains a YouTube channel devoted to self-improvement, emotional literacy & forgiveness. Ask a question: theotherfwordbook@gmail.com  ⁠⁠Curious Cat⁠⁠ [https://curiouscat.me/JRYussuf] ⁠⁠Venmo⁠⁠ [https://account.venmo.com/u/jryussuf] If you like the sound of J.R.'s voice click ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ [www.JR-Yussuf.com/voiceover].  ⁠⁠Writing Website⁠ [https://jryussuf.com/] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letshealalready/message

In this episode of the Let's Heal Already Podcast, J.R. shares his thoughts on being the bigger person. Subscribe for exclusive content ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠.⁠ [https://www.patreon.com/JRYussuf]  Bisexual Men Speak: A Black Perspective on Breaking Down Binaries, Navigating Power and Consent, and Finding Liberation by J.R. Yussuf is being published by ⁠North Atlantic Books⁠ [https://www.northatlanticbooks.com/] and distributed by Penguin Random House in Spring 2024.  Light reading:  ⁠The Unspoken Complexity of "Self-Care"⁠ [https://blog.usejournal.com/the-unspoken-complexity-of-self-care-8c9f30233467] ⁠⁠Is It Time to Leave Your Therapist? ⁠⁠ [https://queeringpsychology.com/2019/02/24/is-it-time-to-leave-your-therapist/amp/?__twitter_impression=true] ⁠The conditioning that fuels the mental health epidemic for Black men, and how to stop it⁠ [https://blackyouthproject.com/the-conditioning-that-fuels-the-mental-health-epidemic-for-black-men-and-how-to-stop-it/] by J.R. Yussuf  ⁠7 Day Mental Health Workout Plan⁠ [https://goodmenproject.com/health/7-day-mental-health-workout-plan-dg/] by J.R. Yussuf  ⁠⁠4 Questions Every Bisexual Guy Should Ask A Potential Therapist⁠⁠ [https://www.menshealth.com/health/a37612551/bisexual-friendly-therapist/] by J.R. Yussuf J.R. created the Twitter hashtag #BisexualMenSpeak for bisexual+ men & masculine identified folks to have the space to speak for themselves & talk about how being bisexual+ impacts the way they move through the world, and maintains a YouTube channel devoted to self-improvement, emotional literacy & forgiveness. Ask a question: theotherfwordbook@gmail.com  ⁠Curious Cat⁠ [https://curiouscat.me/JRYussuf] ⁠Venmo⁠ [https://account.venmo.com/u/jryussuf] If you like the sound of J.R.'s voice click ⁠here⁠ [www.JR-Yussuf.com/voiceover].  ⁠Writing Website⁠ [https://jryussuf.com/] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letshealalready/message

In this episode of the Let's Heal Already Podcast, J.R. discusses how he's Feeling about his book deal & asking for needs in relationships. Subscribe for exclusive content ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠.⁠ [https://www.patreon.com/JRYussuf]  Bisexual Men Speak: A Black Perspective on Breaking Down Binaries, Navigating Power and Consent, and Finding Liberation by J.R. Yussuf is being published by North Atlantic Books [https://www.northatlanticbooks.com] and distributed by Penguin Random House in Spring 2024. Light reading: The Unspoken Complexity of "Self-Care" [https://blog.usejournal.com/the-unspoken-complexity-of-self-care-8c9f30233467] ⁠Is It Time to Leave Your Therapist? ⁠ [https://queeringpsychology.com/2019/02/24/is-it-time-to-leave-your-therapist/amp/?__twitter_impression=true] The conditioning that fuels the mental health epidemic for Black men, and how to stop it [https://blackyouthproject.com/the-conditioning-that-fuels-the-mental-health-epidemic-for-black-men-and-how-to-stop-it/] by J.R. Yussuf 7 Day Mental Health Workout Plan [https://goodmenproject.com/health/7-day-mental-health-workout-plan-dg/] by J.R. Yussuf ⁠4 Questions Every Bisexual Guy Should Ask A Potential Therapist⁠ [https://www.menshealth.com/health/a37612551/bisexual-friendly-therapist/] by J.R. Yussuf J.R. created the Twitter hashtag #BisexualMenSpeak for bisexual+ men & masculine identified folks to have the space to speak for themselves & talk about how being bisexual+ impacts the way they move through the world, and maintains a YouTube channel devoted to self-improvement, emotional literacy & forgiveness. Ask a question: theotherfwordbook@gmail.com Curious Cat [https://curiouscat.me/JRYussuf] Venmo [https://account.venmo.com/u/jryussuf] If you like the sound of J.R.'s voice click here [www.JR-Yussuf.com/voiceover]. Writing Website [https://jryussuf.com/] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letshealalready/message

This episode is about feeling sad because of white supremacy | Patriarchal Violence. Click here [https://issuu.com/blackfeministfuture/docs/understanding_patriarchal_violence] for a working definition of patriarchal violence rooted in Black feminisms and created by the Abolishing Patriarchal Violence Innovation Lab. Let's Talk Bruh Podcast | Yolo Akili, Founder of BEAM, is Living in Alignment [https://open.spotify.com/episode/1PH3BtIQwctQyvPonzx5UY]. Subscribe for exclusive content ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠.⁠ [https://www.patreon.com/JRYussuf]  Bisexual Men Speak: A Black Perspective on Breaking Down Binaries, Navigating Power and Consent, and Finding Liberation by J.R. Yussuf is being published by ⁠North Atlantic Books⁠ [https://www.northatlanticbooks.com/] and distributed by Penguin Random House in Spring 2024.  Light reading:  ⁠The Unspoken Complexity of "Self-Care"⁠ [https://blog.usejournal.com/the-unspoken-complexity-of-self-care-8c9f30233467] ⁠⁠Is It Time to Leave Your Therapist? ⁠⁠ [https://queeringpsychology.com/2019/02/24/is-it-time-to-leave-your-therapist/amp/?__twitter_impression=true] ⁠The conditioning that fuels the mental health epidemic for Black men, and how to stop it⁠ [https://blackyouthproject.com/the-conditioning-that-fuels-the-mental-health-epidemic-for-black-men-and-how-to-stop-it/] by J.R. Yussuf  ⁠7 Day Mental Health Workout Plan⁠ [https://goodmenproject.com/health/7-day-mental-health-workout-plan-dg/] by J.R. Yussuf  ⁠⁠4 Questions Every Bisexual Guy Should Ask A Potential Therapist⁠⁠ [https://www.menshealth.com/health/a37612551/bisexual-friendly-therapist/] by J.R. Yussuf J.R. created the Twitter hashtag #BisexualMenSpeak for bisexual+ men & masculine identified folks to have the space to speak for themselves & talk about how being bisexual+ impacts the way they move through the world, and maintains a YouTube channel devoted to self-improvement, emotional literacy & forgiveness. Ask a question: theotherfwordbook@gmail.com  ⁠Curious Cat⁠ [https://curiouscat.me/JRYussuf] ⁠Venmo⁠ [https://account.venmo.com/u/jryussuf] If you like the sound of J.R.'s voice click ⁠here⁠ [www.JR-Yussuf.com/voiceover].  ⁠Writing Website⁠ [https://jryussuf.com/] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letshealalready/message

In this episode of the Let's Heal Already Podcast, J.R. gives examples of how to apologize in a way that's meaningful. Subscribe for exclusive content ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠.⁠ [https://www.patreon.com/JRYussuf]  Bisexual Men Speak: A Black Perspective on Breaking Down Binaries, Navigating Power and Consent, and Finding Liberation by J.R. Yussuf is being published by ⁠⁠North Atlantic Books⁠⁠ [https://www.northatlanticbooks.com/] and distributed by Penguin Random House in Spring 2024.  Light reading:  ⁠⁠The Unspoken Complexity of "Self-Care"⁠⁠ [https://blog.usejournal.com/the-unspoken-complexity-of-self-care-8c9f30233467] ⁠⁠⁠Is It Time to Leave Your Therapist? ⁠⁠⁠ [https://queeringpsychology.com/2019/02/24/is-it-time-to-leave-your-therapist/amp/?__twitter_impression=true] ⁠⁠The conditioning that fuels the mental health epidemic for Black men, and how to stop it⁠⁠ [https://blackyouthproject.com/the-conditioning-that-fuels-the-mental-health-epidemic-for-black-men-and-how-to-stop-it/] by J.R. Yussuf  ⁠⁠7 Day Mental Health Workout Plan⁠⁠ [https://goodmenproject.com/health/7-day-mental-health-workout-plan-dg/] by J.R. Yussuf  ⁠⁠⁠4 Questions Every Bisexual Guy Should Ask A Potential Therapist⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.menshealth.com/health/a37612551/bisexual-friendly-therapist/] by J.R. Yussuf J.R. created the Twitter hashtag #BisexualMenSpeak for bisexual+ men & masculine identified folks to have the space to speak for themselves & talk about how being bisexual+ impacts the way they move through the world, and maintains a YouTube channel devoted to self-improvement, emotional literacy & forgiveness. Ask a question: theotherfwordbook@gmail.com  ⁠⁠Curious Cat⁠⁠ [https://curiouscat.me/JRYussuf] ⁠⁠Venmo⁠⁠ [https://account.venmo.com/u/jryussuf] If you like the sound of J.R.'s voice click ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ [www.JR-Yussuf.com/voiceover].  ⁠⁠Writing Website⁠⁠ [https://jryussuf.com/] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letshealalready/message

In this episode of the Let's Heal Already Podcast, J.R. discusses learning his mental, emotional, and political limits and doing what he can to avoid burnout. Self-Care for Change Agents and Activists [https://open.spotify.com/episode/30qLL7XIB0ZfnxqIorsr2N?si=Lykz-KyJTWu6pDUIMI6Jpg] | The Homecoming Podcast with Dr. Thema Subscribe for exclusive content ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠.⁠ [https://www.patreon.com/JRYussuf]  Bisexual Men Speak: A Black Perspective on Breaking Down Binaries, Navigating Power and Consent, and Finding Liberation by J.R. Yussuf is being published by ⁠⁠North Atlantic Books⁠⁠ [https://www.northatlanticbooks.com/] and distributed by Penguin Random House in Spring 2024.  Light reading:  ⁠⁠The Unspoken Complexity of "Self-Care"⁠⁠ [https://blog.usejournal.com/the-unspoken-complexity-of-self-care-8c9f30233467] ⁠⁠⁠Is It Time to Leave Your Therapist? ⁠⁠⁠ [https://queeringpsychology.com/2019/02/24/is-it-time-to-leave-your-therapist/amp/?__twitter_impression=true] ⁠⁠The conditioning that fuels the mental health epidemic for Black men, and how to stop it⁠⁠ [https://blackyouthproject.com/the-conditioning-that-fuels-the-mental-health-epidemic-for-black-men-and-how-to-stop-it/] by J.R. Yussuf  ⁠⁠7 Day Mental Health Workout Plan⁠⁠ [https://goodmenproject.com/health/7-day-mental-health-workout-plan-dg/] by J.R. Yussuf  ⁠⁠⁠4 Questions Every Bisexual Guy Should Ask A Potential Therapist⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.menshealth.com/health/a37612551/bisexual-friendly-therapist/] by J.R. Yussuf J.R. created the Twitter hashtag #BisexualMenSpeak for bisexual+ men & masculine identified folks to have the space to speak for themselves & talk about how being bisexual+ impacts the way they move through the world, and maintains a YouTube channel devoted to self-improvement, emotional literacy & forgiveness. Ask a question: theotherfwordbook@gmail.com  ⁠⁠Curious Cat⁠⁠ [https://curiouscat.me/JRYussuf] ⁠⁠Venmo⁠⁠ [https://account.venmo.com/u/jryussuf] If you like the sound of J.R.'s voice click ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ [www.JR-Yussuf.com/voiceover].  ⁠⁠Writing Website⁠⁠ [https://jryussuf.com/] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letshealalready/message

In this episode of the Let's Heal Already Podcast, J.R. discusses the Pros & Cons of Going To Therapy & speaks about alternatives like healing justice which seeks to address many of the systemic issues western models often ignore. Subscribe for exclusive content ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠.⁠ [https://www.patreon.com/JRYussuf]  What Is Healing Justice? https://nonprofitquarterly.org/what-is-healing-justice/ Thread about filing a complaint against a therapist: https://twitter.com/JRYussuf/status/1609679166902861824?t=HEMVopf2ztoN0_VFI8tL7w&s=19 As I discuss, therapy can definitely be a life saving resource, however it was developed in & exists within a white supremacist society that works hard to quell any & every revolutionary bone in your body in my experience. Recently in the media, people have been saying cops should be replaced with counsellors and I'm hear to say that is not it. I've gone on to talk about the ways therapy is not automatically a good place for bisexual men or Black people, etc. on my Twitter (@JRYussuf) & at the same time I find this a very tricky thing to talk about because therapy has helped me IMMENSELY. It has helped me heal in certain regards, develop the necessary tools to survive & advocate for myself etc while also feeding me flawed dreams that the country is getting better incrementally because of democrats who are "on the right side." It legitimizes white supremacy. In short, white supremacy created (& exacerbates) the global circumstances necessary for me to find American therapy immensely helpful, which fosters the desire to cling to neoliberalism (another agent of white supremacy) for comfort & salvation. Thread on more of my thoughts on this: https://twitter.com/JRYussuf/status/1271482608166330369?s=19 Medical Industrial Complex Visual: https://leavingevidence.wordpress.com/2015/02/06/medical-industrial-complex-visual/ Brutally honest thread listing many of the failings of Western therapy & our approach to mental wellness overall: https://twitter.com/benedict_rs/status/1337532595286978563 The Unspoken Complexity of "Self-Care" https://blog.usejournal.com/the-unspoken-complexity-of-self-care-8c9f30233467 The conditioning that fuels the mental health epidemic for Black men, and how to stop it by J.R. Yussuf http://blackyouthproject.com/the-conditioning-that-fuels-the-mental-health-epidemic-for-black-men-and-how-to-stop-it/ Is It Time to Leave Your Therapist?: https://queeringpsychology.com/2019/02/24/is-it-time-to-leave-your-therapist/amp/?__twitter_impression=true J.R. created the Twitter hashtag #BisexualMenSpeak for bisexual+ men & masculine identified folks to have the space to speak for themselves & talk about how being bisexual+ impacts the way they move through the world, and maintains a YouTube channel devoted to self-improvement, emotional literacy & forgiveness. Ask a question: theotherfwordbook@gmail.com Curious Cat: https://curiouscat.me/JRYussuf   Venmo: @JRYussuf If you like the sound of J.R.'s voice click here: www.JR-Yussuf.com/voiceover Website: https://jryussuf.com/ Check out the 7 Day Mental Health Workout Plan J.R. created here: https://goodmenproject.com/health/7-day-mental-health-workout-plan-dg/ 4 Questions Every Bisexual Guy Should Ask A Potential Therapist: https://www.menshealth.com/health/a37612551/bisexual-friendly-therapist/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letshealalready/message

In this episode of the Let's Heal Already podcast J.R. has Lizzy Lesbiana, The People's Lesbian, on as a guest to talk about Lesbian Visibility Day, her podcast, The People's Lesbian, and being a Black lesbian from New York. Subscribe for exclusive content ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠.⁠ [https://www.patreon.com/JRYussuf]  The People's Lesbian Podcast: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Peoples-Lesbian-Podcast/B08K56TFZW Summary of The People's Lesbian Podcast: Hold on to your rainbows and join me Lizzy Lesbiana for a weekly dose of LGBTQ+ news, education, community interviews, entertainment and of course, some humor. Find me on Instagram at the @lizzy_lesbiana and @the_peoples_lesbian. Lesbian Visibility Day: 5 ways you can make a difference: https://culturess.com/2019/04/26/lesbian-visibility-day-5-ways-you-can-make-a-difference/ Lesbian Visibility Week is the only national campaign and event targeted at LBTQ women: https://www.lesbianvisibilityweek.com 5 Things You Can Do to Support Your LGBTQ Students: https://www.wgu.edu/heyteach/article/5-things-you-can-do-support-your-lgbtq-students1809.html  Halo's Cortana Helped Me Take Pride in Coming Out: https://blacknerdproblems.com/halo-cortana-helped-me-take-pride-in-coming-out/ The Nigerian filmmakers risking jail with lesbian movie Ife: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-54070446 J.R. created the Twitter hashtag #BisexualMenSpeak for bisexual+ men & masculine identified folks to have the space to speak for themselves & talk about how being bisexual+ impacts the way they move through the world, and maintains a YouTube channel devoted to self-improvement, emotional literacy & forgiveness. Ask a question: theotherfwordbook@gmail.com Curious Cat: https://curiouscat.me/JRYussuf   Venmo: @JRYussuf If you like the sound of J.R.'s voice click here: www.JR-Yussuf.com/voiceover Website: https://jryussuf.com/ Check out the 7 Day Mental Health Workout Plan J.R. created here: https://goodmenproject.com/health/7-day-mental-health-workout-plan-dg/ 4 Questions Every Bisexual Guy Should Ask A Potential Therapist: https://www.menshealth.com/health/a37612551/bisexual-friendly-therapist/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letshealalready/message

In this episode of the Let's Heal Already Podcast J.R. responds to the viral essay, Is Therapy-Speak Making Us Selfish? Subscribe for exclusive content ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠.⁠ [https://www.patreon.com/JRYussuf]  The Unspoken Complexity of "Self-Care:" https://medium.com/@deanna/the-unspoken-complexity-of-self-care-8c9f30233467 The conditioning that fuels the mental health epidemic for Black men, and how to stop it: http://blackyouthproject.com/the-conditioning-that-fuels-the-mental-health-epidemic-for-black-men-and-how-to-stop-it/ Is It Time To Leave Your Therapist?: https://queeringpsychology.com/2019/02/24/is-it-time-to-leave-your-therapist/amp/?__twitter_impression=true J.R. created the Twitter hashtag #BisexualMenSpeak for bisexual+ men & masculine identified folks to have the space to speak for themselves & talk about how being bisexual+ impacts the way they move through the world, and maintains a YouTube channel devoted to self-improvement, emotional literacy & forgiveness. Ask a question: theotherfwordbook@gmail.com Curious Cat: https://curiouscat.me/JRYussuf   Venmo: @JRYussuf If you like the sound of J.R.'s voice click here: www.JR-Yussuf.com/voiceover Website: https://jryussuf.com/ Check out the 7 Day Mental Health Workout Plan J.R. created here: https://goodmenproject.com/health/7-day-mental-health-workout-plan-dg/ 4 Questions Every Bisexual Guy Should Ask A Potential Therapist: https://www.menshealth.com/health/a37612551/bisexual-friendly-therapist/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letshealalready/message

This episode of the Let's Heal Already Podcast is titled, Low-key Signs of Sexual Shame, building on a previous episode (Signs You Have Sexual Shame & Am I a Simp?). Subscribe for exclusive content ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠.⁠ [https://www.patreon.com/JRYussuf]  6 Signs You Might Have Sexual Shame—and How To Overcome It by Morgan Mandriota: https://www.wellandgood.com/sexual-shame-signs/ Pros vs Cons of Growing Up Christian (& Bisexual): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLVNnHr_Fa4&t=152s  What Men Who Use Sex Toys Know That You Don't: https://www.lehmiller.com/blog/2020/11/2/what-men-who-use-sex-toys-know-that-you-dont  The health benefits of sex toys: https://patient.info/news-and-features/sex-toys-health-benefits-for-women-men  It's National Orgasm Day, so here are seven different types of male orgasms: https://metro.co.uk/2019/07/31/national-orgasm-day-seven-different-types-male-orgasms-10495431/  Sexplain It: I'm Pumped to Try Pegging—Except One Aspect Terrifies Me: https://www.menshealth.com/sex-women/a34112350/sexplain-it-pegging-fear/  The Best Butt Stuff to Try, Whether You're Brand New or an Anal Pro: https://www.menshealth.com/sex-women/a27720470/anal-sex-tips-for-beginners-and-pros/  Sexplain It: I Got Obsessed With Butt Stuff, and Now I Can't Orgasm Without It: https://www.menshealth.com/sex-women/a34449781/sexplain-it-anal-play-obsession/  Important to ask oneself, "what's so bad about ppl thinking I'm gay?" If we can suspend the colossal oppression & rejection gay men face at every level abovehead for a moment, what would be so bad about people thinking you're gay? What negative ideas about being gay are you holding onto? And to be clear, the affects of bi-erasure are devastating & fatal. In years to come hopefully research will be done to show the breadth bi-erasure has on bisexual+ men/masc people. I do, however, find value in going down this line of questioning & being reflective.  Thread about divesting from cares of being perceived as gay or soft as a part of healthy masculinity (w/ mention of bierasure) : https://twitter.com/JRYussuf/status/1296591315266871296  J.R. created the Twitter hashtag #BisexualMenSpeak for bisexual+ men & masculine identified folks to have the space to speak for themselves & talk about how being bisexual+ impacts the way they move through the world, and maintains a YouTube channel devoted to self-improvement, emotional literacy & forgiveness. Ask a question: theotherfwordbook@gmail.com Curious Cat: https://curiouscat.me/JRYussuf   Venmo: @JRYussuf If you like the sound of J.R.'s voice click here: www.JR-Yussuf.com/voiceover Website: https://jryussuf.com/ Check out the 7 Day Mental Health Workout Plan J.R. created here: https://goodmenproject.com/health/7-day-mental-health-workout-plan-dg/ 4 Questions Every Bisexual Guy Should Ask A Potential Therapist: https://www.menshealth.com/health/a37612551/bisexual-friendly-therapist/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letshealalready/message