This week, we're diving into a topic many men secretly grapple with: the fear of not knowing. Why do so many men feel the pressure to be the expert, the one with all the answers? We'll unpack the frustration and vulnerability that comes with admitting you don't know something, and how this "need for control" shapes a man's life and relationships. Join us as we explore what it truly means to "show up" when you're not in the driver's seat and the unexpected freedom that comes with letting go of the need to be the authority on everything.
The search for self-improvement can lead down a dangerous path. This episode traces the journey of a man, from struggling with dating and self-esteem, to getting pulled into the "red pill" echo chamber. We break down how primal rhetoric and "alpha male" talk promise easy answers, and reveal the painful reality of what happens next: relationships get worse, finances suffer, and a hatred for women takes hold. Join us as we expose the true cost of playing the "short game."
Join us for a thought-provoking episode tackling some of today's most talked-about issues. We dissect the Shedeur Sanders draft narrative, questioning the underlying dynamics and potential strategies at play. Our conversation then shifts to the pragmatic realities of achieving goals, as we share experiences and insights on strategically "playing the game." We delve into the evolving definition of masculinity, examining how different moments demand distinct forms of leadership and character. We also address the serious allegations against Shannon Sharpe, fostering a discussion around accountability and due process. To conclude, we offer a detailed review and analysis of Ryan Coogler's impactful new film, Sinners
Is the mental health movement fostering resilience or creating a culture of victimhood? We dive deep into the complex relationship between mental well-being and personal accountability. Join us as we challenge the narrative, exploring whether therapeutic language is empowering or enabling. Are we building shields against life's challenges, or equipping ourselves with the tools to overcome them? Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation on mental resilience and the crucial balance between self-care and self-responsibility.
Is it time to bring back the manhood that we used to know and love? Have we overcorrected away from toxic masculinity to a point that men don't understand what their rightful place is in a society? Is the younger generation too coddled? Have we gone from toxic masculinity to remedial masculinity? We explore the idea that in the search a more balanced idea of what a man should be maybe we are losing the true essence of manhood. A society without true manhood is just as dangerous as a society with manhood that is too toxic.
In this podcast, we have a real and necessary conversation about the impact of drugs on the entertainment industry. We reflect on the many entertainers we’ve lost to addiction and explore how substance use has influenced not only the younger generation but also those who came before them. We shed light on the alarming rise of harder drug use among today’s youth and the changing landscape of substance culture.
We also discuss the broader societal issues that contribute to this crisis, including the pressures and anxieties faced by young people in today’s world. From the normalization of pill use to the ways in which entertainment romanticizes addiction, we tackle the hard truths that need to be addressed. It’s time to have an open and honest dialogue about the realities of drug culture and its deep-rooted influence on our society.
Today we are talking the 2024 Election between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. We discuss the real disagreements and the opinions that people have during the election season. We talk about the conversations that are happening between friends, family and strangers. We discuss how we are coping and dealing with election season.
Today we are discussing how the transactional society has started infiltrating marriages. Has there been a shift in the fulfillment of the greater good when it comes to marriages? Does the marriage model serve men in a beneficial way? Are families still at the forefront of the black community? Is the family unit as important as it used to be?
You’ve heard the question before. What is your why? If you could not use your family or friends as a reason for your why what would you have left? Are you interests and the things you love outside of family enough? What is your source for waking up and doing what it is that you do everyday. How often do we think about our actual true purpose?
Today we are having a conversation of provision and what it means to provide as a man. The definition of a man providing is completely different than what men provide today. Are the ways in which men used to provide even relevant to the life that we are living today. We have to be careful to listen to people who speak to our community, but do not find love there. Has the disappointment in black men contributed to the view that people have when it comes to what black men can provide? We discuss outside of a paycheck there is monetary value in the other things that men contribute to the relationship. Has the idea of respect for the man deteriorated in relationships?
We start by having a conversation about Amanda Seales appearance on Club Shay Shay and her self-diagnosing herself as autistic. This episode we are discussing what it means to be neurodivergent. We discuss the different types of trauma that has been passed down and how our brain creates the mechanisms that assists us in handling the things that life throws at us.
Today we are discussing what it takes for a man to encourage himself. What does self determination looks like and how is that developed over time. We also discuss the frustration with not accomplishing what we feel is our best potential.
Today we are discussing the gravitational pull of the barber shop and how it is instantly of sacred place where men feel comfortable expressing themselves. Sometimes the barbershop gets a bad reputation because of the locker room talk, the derogatory comments that are made and the fact that it may be a breeding ground for what people call toxic masculinity. We must highlight the positive aspects of what happens in these barber shops and comradery, conversations, and lessons that are learned in spaces where generations of men talk to each other. We discuss our favorite barbershop conversations.
Today we are discussing the association between men choosing to take care of themselves and the guilt that can be associated with that. When men take charge of their own mental health we get judged. Is selfcare and happiness synonymous? Self-care is about quality of life. Is a lack of happiness built into the definition of a man? The concessions that men make are usually silent. We make decisions that can be detrimental to our health and no one knows. Mikell points out how religion speaks to how men have been indoctrinated to servitude and accepting suffering.
Today we take on the the topic of Clay and AD from Love Is Blind. We discuss how much hate that Clay has been getting since the season of Love is Blind ended. We discuss how black men should learn to accept love even if they feel unworthy. We also speak on how to move on from generational trauma.
Today we are tackling the idea of Peter Pan Syndrome within the black community. We discuss is this something that truly exist and what the impacts may be of our people not wanting to grow up. Mikell contends that black society actually has more of the "Wendy Syndrome" where we end up growing too fast and that this Peter Pan syndrome is not born from black society. Sam contends that there are specific parts of black culture that glorifies staying in a younger mindset. Hip hop artists would be married for years, but all of their content would be about living a young carefree life. Warren P is tired of this generation not taking responsibility for not wanting to take control of their own lives.
Today we are discussing the lack of historical knowledge of how men and women worked together during the civil rights movement to advance black society. We haven't been taught the impact of how black women have impacted our movement. If we were taught to hold black women in higher regard would we protect them better? Have we been conditioned to see the opposite sex as the enemy? Is the bar of perfection negatively impacting the way we connect with one another, have empathy for one another? Have we lost the concept of the greater good when it comes to black relationships?
Today we are tackling topic brought to light by Ebony K. Williams and the backlash of her stating that she would only date a bus driver if they owned the bus. We discuss how the way women view status impacts the value that men place on themselves. We discuss how those thoughts impact our decision making process.
Today we are talking about the man's ability to have close friendships. Are low maintenance friendships just an excuse for men not to connect with each other properly? Less than half of men report that they are satisfied with their friendships, and only about 1 in 5 said they had received emotional support from friend in the last 2 weeks. What would take for men to be better friends to each other.
The dilemma of mental health for black men when it comes to money almost has a direct correlation. We discussed how finances have become central to a man's identity. We discuss our regrets of what we have given up for money and how we want to start looking at our relationship with money.
Forbes Article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/rahkimsabree/2023/05/08/self-worth-and-money-the-dilemma-of-mental-health-for-black-men/?sh=2f48dab0169f
Money and mental health as stand-alone topics are riddled with taboos across the general public. For Black men, the relationship between the two is nuanced with a complexity that exists at the intersection of
