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Express Yourself Black Man

Express Yourself Black Man

Kizzle

Education, Self-improvement, Health & Fitness, Philosophy, Society & Culture, Mental Health

5.0 β€’ 556 Ratings

Overview

Express Yourself Black Man (XYBM) is the largest mental health and holistic healing platform created by Black men, for Black men with over 200K followers across all social media platforms. We empower Black men with the tools, resources and mental health education necessary for growth, healing and long-lasting success.

Dive into our podcast where we have 90+ episodes available to help you. Whether it's the rollercoaster of a break-up or divorce, the intricacies of relationships, the joys and challenges of fatherhood, or the delicate dance of co-parenting, we've got you covered. We also tackle heavy topics like grief, depression, therapy, and entrepreneurship, making sure each episode leaves you with a page full of notes and insight.

And we're not just talking – we're connecting you with industry-leading professionals who share on actionable strategies. XYBM is more than a podcast; it's your entryway to a better, more empowered life. Join us as we explore trauma, share personal experiences, and unravel the valuable lessons we've learned from therapy. Think of each episode as an in-depth exploration, a commitment to reclaiming those 2.8 years on average that studies say we lose to heavy stress. Ready to make a change? Press play on any episode that resonates and let us help you.

276 Episodes

XYBM Clips: If every relationship ends the same…it might be you

If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 157) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 157: What Therapists see in Black Men Becoming Better Husbands & Fathers with Bashea" β€” it was released on May 25, 2026.Β  In XYBM 157, we sit down with Bashea Williams, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Bashea breaks down what he sees most in his sessions with men β€” from emotional suppression rooted in traditional masculinity to the communication breakdowns that slowly damage relationships over time. Drawing from couples therapy, personal experience, and clinical frameworks, he helps us better understand validation, mirroring, boundaries, and the impact childhood trauma can have on the way we love as adults. Β  Β  Β  Β Β  If you’ve ever struggled to communicate in relationships, felt misunderstood, or realized your past may be affecting the way you love today, this episode will leave you thinking differently about yourself, your relationships, and your healing journey. Tune in on all podcast streaming platforms, including YouTube. Leave a 5-star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ if you found value in this episode or a previous episode! BOOK US FOR SPEAKING + BRAND DEALS: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Explore our diverse collaboration opportunities as the leading and fastest-growing Black men's mental health platform on social media. Let's create something dope for your brand/company. Take the first step by filling out the form on our website: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/speaking-brand-deals SAFE HAVEN: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven is a holistic healing platform built for Black men by Black men. In Safe Haven, you will be connected with a Black mental health professional, so you can finally heal from the things you find it difficult to talk about AND you will receive support from like-minded Black men that are all on their healing journey, so you don’t have to heal alone. Join Safe Haven Now: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-havenΒ  SUPPORT THE PLATFORM: Β β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-haven Monthly Donation: https://buy.stripe.com/eVa5o0fhw1q3guYaEEΒ  Merchandise: https://shop.expressyourselfblackman.comΒ  FOLLOW US: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” TikTok: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.tiktok.com/@expressyourselfblackman) Instagram: Host: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.instagram.com/expressyourselfblackman) Guest: @basheawilliams (https://www.instagram.com/basheawilliams/) YouTube:Β https://www.youtube.com/c/ExpressYourselfBlackMan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expressyourselfblackman

Transcribed - Published: 3 June 2026

XYBM Clips: Black therapist breaks down how social media is ruining relationships

If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 157) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 157: What Therapists see in Black Men Becoming Better Husbands & Fathers with Bashea" β€” it was released on May 25, 2026.Β  In XYBM 157, we sit down with Bashea Williams, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Bashea breaks down what he sees most in his sessions with men β€” from emotional suppression rooted in traditional masculinity to the communication breakdowns that slowly damage relationships over time. Drawing from couples therapy, personal experience, and clinical frameworks, he helps us better understand validation, mirroring, boundaries, and the impact childhood trauma can have on the way we love as adults. Β  Β  Β  Β Β  If you’ve ever struggled to communicate in relationships, felt misunderstood, or realized your past may be affecting the way you love today, this episode will leave you thinking differently about yourself, your relationships, and your healing journey. Tune in on all podcast streaming platforms, including YouTube. Leave a 5-star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ if you found value in this episode or a previous episode! BOOK US FOR SPEAKING + BRAND DEALS: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Explore our diverse collaboration opportunities as the leading and fastest-growing Black men's mental health platform on social media. Let's create something dope for your brand/company. Take the first step by filling out the form on our website: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/speaking-brand-deals SAFE HAVEN: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven is a holistic healing platform built for Black men by Black men. In Safe Haven, you will be connected with a Black mental health professional, so you can finally heal from the things you find it difficult to talk about AND you will receive support from like-minded Black men that are all on their healing journey, so you don’t have to heal alone. Join Safe Haven Now: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-havenΒ  SUPPORT THE PLATFORM: Β β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-haven Monthly Donation: https://buy.stripe.com/eVa5o0fhw1q3guYaEEΒ  Merchandise: https://shop.expressyourselfblackman.comΒ  FOLLOW US: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” TikTok: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.tiktok.com/@expressyourselfblackman) Instagram: Host: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.instagram.com/expressyourselfblackman) Guest: @basheawilliams (https://www.instagram.com/basheawilliams/) YouTube:Β https://www.youtube.com/c/ExpressYourselfBlackMan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expressyourselfblackman

Transcribed - Published: 2 June 2026

BEST MOMENTS of Ep. 157 with Bashea Williams

If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 157) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 157: What Therapists see in Black Men Becoming Better Husbands & Fathers with Bashea" β€” it was released on May 25, 2026.Β  In XYBM 157, we sit down with Bashea Williams, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Bashea breaks down what he sees most in his sessions with men β€” from emotional suppression rooted in traditional masculinity to the communication breakdowns that slowly damage relationships over time. Drawing from couples therapy, personal experience, and clinical frameworks, he helps us better understand validation, mirroring, boundaries, and the impact childhood trauma can have on the way we love as adults. Β  Β  Β  Β Β  If you’ve ever struggled to communicate in relationships, felt misunderstood, or realized your past may be affecting the way you love today, this episode will leave you thinking differently about yourself, your relationships, and your healing journey. Tune in on all podcast streaming platforms, including YouTube. Leave a 5-star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ if you found value in this episode or a previous episode! BOOK US FOR SPEAKING + BRAND DEALS: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Explore our diverse collaboration opportunities as the leading and fastest-growing Black men's mental health platform on social media. Let's create something dope for your brand/company. Take the first step by filling out the form on our website: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/speaking-brand-deals SAFE HAVEN: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven is a holistic healing platform built for Black men by Black men. In Safe Haven, you will be connected with a Black mental health professional, so you can finally heal from the things you find it difficult to talk about AND you will receive support from like-minded Black men that are all on their healing journey, so you don’t have to heal alone. Join Safe Haven Now: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-havenΒ  SUPPORT THE PLATFORM: Β β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-haven Monthly Donation: https://buy.stripe.com/eVa5o0fhw1q3guYaEEΒ  Merchandise: https://shop.expressyourselfblackman.comΒ  FOLLOW US: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” TikTok: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.tiktok.com/@expressyourselfblackman) Instagram: Host: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.instagram.com/expressyourselfblackman) Guest: @basheawilliams (https://www.instagram.com/basheawilliams/) YouTube:Β https://www.youtube.com/c/ExpressYourselfBlackMan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expressyourselfblackman

Transcribed - Published: 1 June 2026

Ep. 157: What Therapists see in Black Men Becoming Better Husbands & Fathers with Bashea

In XYBM 157, we sit down with Bashea Williams, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Bashea breaks down what he sees most in his sessions with men β€” from emotional suppression rooted in traditional masculinity to the communication breakdowns that slowly damage relationships over time. Drawing from couples therapy, personal experience, and clinical frameworks, he helps us better understand validation, mirroring, boundaries, and the impact childhood trauma can have on the way we love as adults. Β  Β  Β  Β Β  If you’ve ever struggled to communicate in relationships, felt misunderstood, or realized your past may be affecting the way you love today, this episode will leave you thinking differently about yourself, your relationships, and your healing journey. Tune in on all podcast streaming platforms, including YouTube. Leave a 5-star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ if you found value in this episode or a previous episode! BOOK US FOR SPEAKING + BRAND DEALS: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Explore our diverse collaboration opportunities as the leading and fastest-growing Black men's mental health platform on social media. Let's create something dope for your brand/company. Take the first step by filling out the form on our website: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/speaking-brand-deals SAFE HAVEN: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven is a holistic healing platform built for Black men by Black men. In Safe Haven, you will be connected with a Black mental health professional, so you can finally heal from the things you find it difficult to talk about AND you will receive support from like-minded Black men that are all on their healing journey, so you don’t have to heal alone. Join Safe Haven Now: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-havenΒ  SUPPORT THE PLATFORM: Β β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-haven Monthly Donation: https://buy.stripe.com/eVa5o0fhw1q3guYaEEΒ  Merchandise: https://shop.expressyourselfblackman.comΒ  FOLLOW US: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” TikTok: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.tiktok.com/@expressyourselfblackman) Instagram: Host: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.instagram.com/expressyourselfblackman) Guest: @basheawilliams (https://www.instagram.com/basheawilliams/) YouTube:Β https://www.youtube.com/c/ExpressYourselfBlackMan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expressyourselfblackman

Transcribed - Published: 25 May 2026

XYBM Clips: Black Therapist Explains Why Men Stop Opening Up in Relationships

If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 156) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 156: How to Heal When Your Mind Is Working Against You with Rwenshaun" β€” it was released on May 11, 2026. In XYBM 156, we sit down with Rwenshaun Miller, a therapist who has lived on both sides of the therapy couch. He breaks down the real face of bipolar disorder β€” far beyond the mood-swing myths β€” through the lens of his own diagnosis at 19, three su-c-de attempts spanning seven years, and a battle with alcohol that nearly cost him everything, all while graduating from UNC on an academic scholarship and walking onto a Division I football and track team. Β  Β  Β  Β  This is a must-watch for anyone who has ever looked β€œhigh-functioning” on the outside while quietly struggling on the inside. Β  Β  Β  Β  For the athletes, the overachievers, the men battling in silence, and the people trying to support someone they love through mental health challenges… this conversation is going to hit different. Tune in on all podcast streaming platforms, including YouTube. Leave a 5-star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ if you found value in this episode or a previous episode! BOOK US FOR SPEAKING + BRAND DEALS: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Explore our diverse collaboration opportunities as the leading and fastest-growing Black men's mental health platform on social media. Let's create something dope for your brand/company. Take the first step by filling out the form on our website: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/speaking-brand-deals SAFE HAVEN: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven is a holistic healing platform built for Black men by Black men. In Safe Haven, you will be connected with a Black mental health professional, so you can finally heal from the things you find it difficult to talk about AND you will receive support from like-minded Black men that are all on their healing journey, so you don’t have to heal alone. Join Safe Haven Now: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-havenΒ  SUPPORT THE PLATFORM: Β β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-haven Monthly Donation: https://buy.stripe.com/eVa5o0fhw1q3guYaEEΒ  Merchandise: https://shop.expressyourselfblackman.comΒ  FOLLOW US: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” TikTok: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.tiktok.com/@expressyourselfblackman) Instagram: Host: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.instagram.com/expressyourselfblackman) Guest: @rwenshaun (https://www.instagram.com/rwenshaun/) YouTube:Β https://www.youtube.com/c/ExpressYourselfBlackMan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expressyourselfblackman

Transcribed - Published: 20 May 2026

XYBM Clips: Black man, be careful with this

If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 156) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 156: How to Heal When Your Mind Is Working Against You with Rwenshaun" β€” it was released on May 11, 2026. In XYBM 156, we sit down with Rwenshaun Miller, a therapist who has lived on both sides of the therapy couch. He breaks down the real face of bipolar disorder β€” far beyond the mood-swing myths β€” through the lens of his own diagnosis at 19, three su-c-de attempts spanning seven years, and a battle with alcohol that nearly cost him everything, all while graduating from UNC on an academic scholarship and walking onto a Division I football and track team. Β  Β  Β  Β  This is a must-watch for anyone who has ever looked β€œhigh-functioning” on the outside while quietly struggling on the inside. Β  Β  Β  Β  For the athletes, the overachievers, the men battling in silence, and the people trying to support someone they love through mental health challenges… this conversation is going to hit different. Tune in on all podcast streaming platforms, including YouTube. Leave a 5-star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ if you found value in this episode or a previous episode! BOOK US FOR SPEAKING + BRAND DEALS: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Explore our diverse collaboration opportunities as the leading and fastest-growing Black men's mental health platform on social media. Let's create something dope for your brand/company. Take the first step by filling out the form on our website: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/speaking-brand-deals SAFE HAVEN: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven is a holistic healing platform built for Black men by Black men. In Safe Haven, you will be connected with a Black mental health professional, so you can finally heal from the things you find it difficult to talk about AND you will receive support from like-minded Black men that are all on their healing journey, so you don’t have to heal alone. Join Safe Haven Now: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-havenΒ  SUPPORT THE PLATFORM: Β β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-haven Monthly Donation: https://buy.stripe.com/eVa5o0fhw1q3guYaEEΒ  Merchandise: https://shop.expressyourselfblackman.comΒ  FOLLOW US: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” TikTok: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.tiktok.com/@expressyourselfblackman) Instagram: Host: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.instagram.com/expressyourselfblackman) Guest: @rwenshaun (https://www.instagram.com/rwenshaun/) YouTube:Β https://www.youtube.com/c/ExpressYourselfBlackMan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expressyourselfblackman

Transcribed - Published: 19 May 2026

BEST MOMENTS of Ep. 156 with Rwenshaun

If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 156) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 156: How to Heal When Your Mind Is Working Against You with Rwenshaun" β€” it was released on May 11, 2026. In XYBM 156, we sit down with Rwenshaun Miller, a therapist who has lived on both sides of the therapy couch. He breaks down the real face of bipolar disorder β€” far beyond the mood-swing myths β€” through the lens of his own diagnosis at 19, three su-c-de attempts spanning seven years, and a battle with alcohol that nearly cost him everything, all while graduating from UNC on an academic scholarship and walking onto a Division I football and track team. Β  Β  Β  Β  This is a must-watch for anyone who has ever looked β€œhigh-functioning” on the outside while quietly struggling on the inside. Β  Β  Β  Β  For the athletes, the overachievers, the men battling in silence, and the people trying to support someone they love through mental health challenges… this conversation is going to hit different. Tune in on all podcast streaming platforms, including YouTube. Leave a 5-star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ if you found value in this episode or a previous episode! BOOK US FOR SPEAKING + BRAND DEALS: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Explore our diverse collaboration opportunities as the leading and fastest-growing Black men's mental health platform on social media. Let's create something dope for your brand/company. Take the first step by filling out the form on our website: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/speaking-brand-deals SAFE HAVEN: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven is a holistic healing platform built for Black men by Black men. In Safe Haven, you will be connected with a Black mental health professional, so you can finally heal from the things you find it difficult to talk about AND you will receive support from like-minded Black men that are all on their healing journey, so you don’t have to heal alone. Join Safe Haven Now: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-havenΒ  SUPPORT THE PLATFORM: Β β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-haven Monthly Donation: https://buy.stripe.com/eVa5o0fhw1q3guYaEEΒ  Merchandise: https://shop.expressyourselfblackman.comΒ  FOLLOW US: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” TikTok: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.tiktok.com/@expressyourselfblackman) Instagram: Host: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.instagram.com/expressyourselfblackman) Guest: @rwenshaun (https://www.instagram.com/rwenshaun/) YouTube:Β https://www.youtube.com/c/ExpressYourselfBlackMan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expressyourselfblackman

Transcribed - Published: 18 May 2026

Ep. 156: How to Heal When Your Mind Is Working Against You with Rwenshaun

In XYBM 156, we sit down with Rwenshaun Miller, a therapist who has lived on both sides of the therapy couch. He breaks down the real face of bipolar disorder β€” far beyond the mood-swing myths β€” through the lens of his own diagnosis at 19, three su-c-de attempts spanning seven years, and a battle with alcohol that nearly cost him everything, all while graduating from UNC on an academic scholarship and walking onto a Division I football and track team. Β  Β  Β  Β  This is a must-watch for anyone who has ever looked β€œhigh-functioning” on the outside while quietly struggling on the inside. Β  Β  Β  Β  For the athletes, the overachievers, the men battling in silence, and the people trying to support someone they love through mental health challenges… this conversation is going to hit different. Tune in on all podcast streaming platforms, including YouTube. Leave a 5-star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ if you found value in this episode or a previous episode! BOOK US FOR SPEAKING + BRAND DEALS: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Explore our diverse collaboration opportunities as the leading and fastest-growing Black men's mental health platform on social media. Let's create something dope for your brand/company. Take the first step by filling out the form on our website: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/speaking-brand-deals SAFE HAVEN: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven is a holistic healing platform built for Black men by Black men. In Safe Haven, you will be connected with a Black mental health professional, so you can finally heal from the things you find it difficult to talk about AND you will receive support from like-minded Black men that are all on their healing journey, so you don’t have to heal alone. Join Safe Haven Now: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-havenΒ  SUPPORT THE PLATFORM: Β β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-haven Monthly Donation: https://buy.stripe.com/eVa5o0fhw1q3guYaEEΒ  Merchandise: https://shop.expressyourselfblackman.comΒ  FOLLOW US: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” TikTok: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.tiktok.com/@expressyourselfblackman) Instagram: Host: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.instagram.com/expressyourselfblackman) Guest: @rwenshaun (https://www.instagram.com/rwenshaun/) YouTube:Β https://www.youtube.com/c/ExpressYourselfBlackMan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expressyourselfblackman

Transcribed - Published: 11 May 2026

XYBM Clips: God opened a bank account for you

If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 155) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 155: The Self-Love Black Men Were Never Taught with Marquis" β€” it was released on April 27, 2026. In XYBM 155, we sit down with Marquis Hill (Real MJ Hill), a 20-year-old motivational speaker, author, and youth mental health advocate. He explains the disruptive behavior of youth as a deep need for validation and a cry to simply be heard, often rooted in his own early struggles with comparison, the pain of losing a close mentor to suicide, and the profound identity shift he experienced after a sudden heart diagnosis ended his basketball dreams. Β  Β  Β  Β  This is a must-watch for parents, millennials, and anyone who wants to truly connect with young people and create spaces where they feel safe enough to open up. Tune in on all podcast streaming platforms, including YouTube. Leave a 5-star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ if you found value in this episode or a previous episode! BOOK US FOR SPEAKING + BRAND DEALS: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Explore our diverse collaboration opportunities as the leading and fastest-growing Black men's mental health platform on social media. Let's create something dope for your brand/company. Take the first step by filling out the form on our website: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/speaking-brand-deals SAFE HAVEN: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven is a holistic healing platform built for Black men by Black men. In Safe Haven, you will be connected with a Black mental health professional, so you can finally heal from the things you find it difficult to talk about AND you will receive support from like-minded Black men that are all on their healing journey, so you don’t have to heal alone. Join Safe Haven Now: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-havenΒ  SUPPORT THE PLATFORM: Β β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-haven Monthly Donation: https://buy.stripe.com/eVa5o0fhw1q3guYaEEΒ  Merchandise: https://shop.expressyourselfblackman.comΒ  FOLLOW US: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” TikTok: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.tiktok.com/@expressyourselfblackman) Instagram: Host: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.instagram.com/expressyourselfblackman) Guest: @realmjhill (https://www.instagram.com/realmjhill) YouTube:Β https://www.youtube.com/c/ExpressYourselfBlackMan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expressyourselfblackman

Transcribed - Published: 6 May 2026

XYBM Clips: Black man, your son doesn’t need perfection

If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 155) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 155: The Self-Love Black Men Were Never Taught with Marquis" β€” it was released on April 27, 2026. In XYBM 155, we sit down with Marquis Hill (Real MJ Hill), a 20-year-old motivational speaker, author, and youth mental health advocate. He explains the disruptive behavior of youth as a deep need for validation and a cry to simply be heard, often rooted in his own early struggles with comparison, the pain of losing a close mentor to suicide, and the profound identity shift he experienced after a sudden heart diagnosis ended his basketball dreams. Β  Β  Β  Β  This is a must-watch for parents, millennials, and anyone who wants to truly connect with young people and create spaces where they feel safe enough to open up. Tune in on all podcast streaming platforms, including YouTube. Leave a 5-star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ if you found value in this episode or a previous episode! BOOK US FOR SPEAKING + BRAND DEALS: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Explore our diverse collaboration opportunities as the leading and fastest-growing Black men's mental health platform on social media. Let's create something dope for your brand/company. Take the first step by filling out the form on our website: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/speaking-brand-deals SAFE HAVEN: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven is a holistic healing platform built for Black men by Black men. In Safe Haven, you will be connected with a Black mental health professional, so you can finally heal from the things you find it difficult to talk about AND you will receive support from like-minded Black men that are all on their healing journey, so you don’t have to heal alone. Join Safe Haven Now: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-havenΒ  SUPPORT THE PLATFORM: Β β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-haven Monthly Donation: https://buy.stripe.com/eVa5o0fhw1q3guYaEEΒ  Merchandise: https://shop.expressyourselfblackman.comΒ  FOLLOW US: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” TikTok: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.tiktok.com/@expressyourselfblackman) Instagram: Host: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.instagram.com/expressyourselfblackman) Guest: @realmjhill (https://www.instagram.com/realmjhill) YouTube:Β https://www.youtube.com/c/ExpressYourselfBlackMan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expressyourselfblackman

Transcribed - Published: 5 May 2026

Ep. 155: The Self-Love Black Men Were Never Taught with Marquis

In XYBM 155, we sit down with Marquis Hill (Real MJ Hill), a 20-year-old motivational speaker, author, and youth mental health advocate. He explains the disruptive behavior of youth as a deep need for validation and a cry to simply be heard, often rooted in his own early struggles with comparison, the pain of losing a close mentor to suicide, and the profound identity shift he experienced after a sudden heart diagnosis ended his basketball dreams. Β  Β  Β  Β  This is a must-watch for parents, millennials, and anyone who wants to truly connect with young people and create spaces where they feel safe enough to open up. Tune in on all podcast streaming platforms, including YouTube. Leave a 5-star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ if you found value in this episode or a previous episode! BOOK US FOR SPEAKING + BRAND DEALS: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Explore our diverse collaboration opportunities as the leading and fastest-growing Black men's mental health platform on social media. Let's create something dope for your brand/company. Take the first step by filling out the form on our website: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/speaking-brand-deals SAFE HAVEN: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven is a holistic healing platform built for Black men by Black men. In Safe Haven, you will be connected with a Black mental health professional, so you can finally heal from the things you find it difficult to talk about AND you will receive support from like-minded Black men that are all on their healing journey, so you don’t have to heal alone. Join Safe Haven Now: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-havenΒ  SUPPORT THE PLATFORM: Β β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-haven Monthly Donation: https://buy.stripe.com/eVa5o0fhw1q3guYaEEΒ  Merchandise: https://shop.expressyourselfblackman.comΒ  FOLLOW US: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” TikTok: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.tiktok.com/@expressyourselfblackman) Instagram: Host: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.instagram.com/expressyourselfblackman) Guest: @realmjhill (https://www.instagram.com/realmjhill) YouTube:Β https://www.youtube.com/c/ExpressYourselfBlackMan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expressyourselfblackman

Transcribed - Published: 27 April 2026

XYBM Clips: A lot of Black men struggle to accept compliments

If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 154) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 154: How to Conquer your Impostor Syndrome with Stevon" β€” it was released on April 13, 2026. In XYBM 154, we sit down with Stevon Lewis, a speaker, author, psychotherapist, and the host of the podcast, "How to Talk to High Achievers About Anything," produced by LWC Studios. He explains imposter syndrome as fear of being exposed as a fraud, often rooted in childhood criticism, conditional affirmation, or being β€œthe only one” in certain spaces, including Black people in majority-white environments. Tune in on all podcast streaming platforms, including YouTube. Leave a 5-star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ if you found value in this episode or a previous episode! BOOK US FOR SPEAKING + BRAND DEALS: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Explore our diverse collaboration opportunities as the leading and fastest-growing Black men's mental health platform on social media. Let's create something dope for your brand/company. Take the first step by filling out the form on our website: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/speaking-brand-deals SAFE HAVEN: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven is a holistic healing platform built for Black men by Black men. In Safe Haven, you will be connected with a Black mental health professional, so you can finally heal from the things you find it difficult to talk about AND you will receive support from like-minded Black men that are all on their healing journey, so you don’t have to heal alone. Join Safe Haven Now: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-havenΒ  SUPPORT THE PLATFORM: Β β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-haven Monthly Donation: https://buy.stripe.com/eVa5o0fhw1q3guYaEEΒ  Merchandise: https://shop.expressyourselfblackman.comΒ  FOLLOW US: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” TikTok: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.tiktok.com/@expressyourselfblackman) Instagram: Host: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.instagram.com/expressyourselfblackman) Guest: @stevonlewismft (https://www.instagram.com/stevonlewismft/) YouTube:Β https://www.youtube.com/c/ExpressYourselfBlackMan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expressyourselfblackman

Transcribed - Published: 21 April 2026

XYBM Clips: There’s a blessing on the other end of what you’re going through

If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 154) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 154: How to Conquer your Impostor Syndrome with Stevon" β€” it was released on April 13, 2026. In XYBM 154, we sit down with Stevon Lewis, a speaker, author, psychotherapist, and the host of the podcast, "How to Talk to High Achievers About Anything," produced by LWC Studios. He explains imposter syndrome as fear of being exposed as a fraud, often rooted in childhood criticism, conditional affirmation, or being β€œthe only one” in certain spaces, including Black people in majority-white environments. Tune in on all podcast streaming platforms, including YouTube. Leave a 5-star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ if you found value in this episode or a previous episode! BOOK US FOR SPEAKING + BRAND DEALS: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Explore our diverse collaboration opportunities as the leading and fastest-growing Black men's mental health platform on social media. Let's create something dope for your brand/company. Take the first step by filling out the form on our website: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/speaking-brand-deals SAFE HAVEN: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven is a holistic healing platform built for Black men by Black men. In Safe Haven, you will be connected with a Black mental health professional, so you can finally heal from the things you find it difficult to talk about AND you will receive support from like-minded Black men that are all on their healing journey, so you don’t have to heal alone. Join Safe Haven Now: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-havenΒ  SUPPORT THE PLATFORM: Β β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-haven Monthly Donation: https://buy.stripe.com/eVa5o0fhw1q3guYaEEΒ  Merchandise: https://shop.expressyourselfblackman.comΒ  FOLLOW US: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” TikTok: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.tiktok.com/@expressyourselfblackman) Instagram: Host: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.instagram.com/expressyourselfblackman) Guest: @stevonlewismft (https://www.instagram.com/stevonlewismft/) YouTube:Β https://www.youtube.com/c/ExpressYourselfBlackMan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expressyourselfblackman

Transcribed - Published: 20 April 2026

Ep. 154: How to Conquer your Impostor Syndrome with Stevon

In XYBM 154, we sit down with Stevon Lewis, a speaker, author, psychotherapist, and the host of the podcast, "How to Talk to High Achievers About Anything," produced by LWC Studios. He explains imposter syndrome as fear of being exposed as a fraud, often rooted in childhood criticism, conditional affirmation, or being β€œthe only one” in certain spaces, including Black people in majority-white environments. Tune in on all podcast streaming platforms, including YouTube. Leave a 5-star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ if you found value in this episode or a previous episode! BOOK US FOR SPEAKING + BRAND DEALS: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Explore our diverse collaboration opportunities as the leading and fastest-growing Black men's mental health platform on social media. Let's create something dope for your brand/company. Take the first step by filling out the form on our website: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/speaking-brand-deals SAFE HAVEN: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven is a holistic healing platform built for Black men by Black men. In Safe Haven, you will be connected with a Black mental health professional, so you can finally heal from the things you find it difficult to talk about AND you will receive support from like-minded Black men that are all on their healing journey, so you don’t have to heal alone. Join Safe Haven Now: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-havenΒ  SUPPORT THE PLATFORM: Β β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-haven Monthly Donation: https://buy.stripe.com/eVa5o0fhw1q3guYaEEΒ  Merchandise: https://shop.expressyourselfblackman.comΒ  FOLLOW US: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” TikTok: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.tiktok.com/@expressyourselfblackman) Instagram: Host: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.instagram.com/expressyourselfblackman) Guest: @stevonlewismft (https://www.instagram.com/stevonlewismft/) YouTube:Β https://www.youtube.com/c/ExpressYourselfBlackMan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expressyourselfblackman

Transcribed - Published: 13 April 2026

BEST MOMENTS of Ep. 153 with Billy Council

If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 153) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 153: How to Build Trust with Young Black Men with Billy Council" β€” it was released on March 23, 2026. In XYBM 153, we sit down with Billy Council, a dedicated advocate for social justice, equity, and community empowerment. Billy reflects on realizing he needed healing at 49 after losing a Harlem City Council raceβ€”an experience that resurfaced unprocessed trauma from childhood, his mother’s addiction, and surviving being shot six times at 19. He also shares how coaching basketball became a pathway to mentorship and purpose, how becoming a father while losing his own father forced him to grow up, and offers insight on co-parenting, emotional presence, and the importance of creating meaningful traditions with your children. Β  Β Β  Tune in on all podcast streaming platforms, including YouTube. Leave a 5-star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ if you found value in this episode or a previous episode! BOOK US FOR SPEAKING + BRAND DEALS: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Explore our diverse collaboration opportunities as the leading and fastest-growing Black men's mental health platform on social media. Let's create something dope for your brand/company. Take the first step by filling out the form on our website: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/speaking-brand-deals SAFE HAVEN: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven is a holistic healing platform built for Black men by Black men. In Safe Haven, you will be connected with a Black mental health professional, so you can finally heal from the things you find it difficult to talk about AND you will receive support from like-minded Black men that are all on their healing journey, so you don’t have to heal alone. Join Safe Haven Now: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-havenΒ  SUPPORT THE PLATFORM: Β β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-haven Monthly Donation: https://buy.stripe.com/eVa5o0fhw1q3guYaEEΒ  Merchandise: https://shop.expressyourselfblackman.comΒ  FOLLOW US: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” TikTok: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.tiktok.com/@expressyourselfblackman) Instagram: Host: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.instagram.com/expressyourselfblackman) Guest: @billycouncilharlem (https://www.instagram.com/billycouncilharlem/) YouTube:Β https://www.youtube.com/c/ExpressYourselfBlackMan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expressyourselfblackman

Transcribed - Published: 30 March 2026

Ep. 153: How to Build Trust with Young Black Men with Billy Council

In XYBM 153, we sit down with Billy Council, a dedicated advocate for social justice, equity, and community empowerment. Billy reflects on realizing he needed healing at 49 after losing a Harlem City Council raceβ€”an experience that resurfaced unprocessed trauma from childhood, his mother’s addiction, and surviving being shot six times at 19. He also shares how coaching basketball became a pathway to mentorship and purpose, how becoming a father while losing his own father forced him to grow up, and offers insight on co-parenting, emotional presence, and the importance of creating meaningful traditions with your children. Β  Β Β  Tune in on all podcast streaming platforms, including YouTube. Leave a 5-star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ if you found value in this episode or a previous episode! BOOK US FOR SPEAKING + BRAND DEALS: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Explore our diverse collaboration opportunities as the leading and fastest-growing Black men's mental health platform on social media. Let's create something dope for your brand/company. Take the first step by filling out the form on our website: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/speaking-brand-deals HOW TO FIND A DOPE, BLACK THERAPIST: Β β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” We are teaching a FREE webinar on how to find a dope, Black therapist – sign up for the next session here: https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/black-therapist All webinar attendees will have the opportunity to be paired with a Black mental health professional in Safe Haven. We have had 5K+ people sign up for this webinar in the past. Don’t miss out. Slots are limited.Β  SAFE HAVEN: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven is a holistic healing platform built for Black men by Black men. In Safe Haven, you will be connected with a Black mental health professional, so you can finally heal from the things you find it difficult to talk about AND you will receive support from like-minded Black men that are all on their healing journey, so you don’t have to heal alone. Join Safe Haven Now: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-havenΒ  SUPPORT THE PLATFORM: Β β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-haven Monthly Donation: https://buy.stripe.com/eVa5o0fhw1q3guYaEEΒ  Merchandise: https://shop.expressyourselfblackman.comΒ  FOLLOW US: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” TikTok: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.tiktok.com/@expressyourselfblackman) Instagram: Host: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.instagram.com/expressyourselfblackman) Guest: @billycouncilharlem (https://www.instagram.com/billycouncilharlem/) YouTube:Β https://www.youtube.com/c/ExpressYourselfBlackMan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expressyourselfblackman

Transcribed - Published: 23 March 2026

XYBM Clips: Staying hurt is a choice

If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 152) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 152: The Invisible Battle Black Men Fight Daily with Matt Capone" β€” it was released on March 9, 2026. In XYBM 152, we sit down with Matt Capone, known for his savvy wordplay, outgoing personality, and captivating stage presence. Matt opens up about several recent lossesβ€”friends, a godbrother, and his 90-year-old grandmotherβ€”while balancing entrepreneurship, fatherhood, and grief. He also shares how poetry helps him reflect, recounts his time in prison and anger management, and speaks about the trauma from a past sexual relationship. Β  Β Β  Tune in on all podcast streaming platforms, including YouTube. Leave a 5-star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ if you found value in this episode or a previous episode! BOOK US FOR SPEAKING + BRAND DEALS: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Explore our diverse collaboration opportunities as the leading and fastest-growing Black men's mental health platform on social media. Let's create something dope for your brand/company. Take the first step by filling out the form on our website: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/speaking-brand-deals HOW TO FIND A DOPE, BLACK THERAPIST: Β β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” We are teaching a FREE webinar on how to find a dope, Black therapist – sign up for the next session here: https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/black-therapist All webinar attendees will have the opportunity to be paired with a Black mental health professional in Safe Haven. We have had 5K+ people sign up for this webinar in the past. Don’t miss out. Slots are limited.Β  SAFE HAVEN: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven is a holistic healing platform built for Black men by Black men. In Safe Haven, you will be connected with a Black mental health professional, so you can finally heal from the things you find it difficult to talk about AND you will receive support from like-minded Black men that are all on their healing journey, so you don’t have to heal alone. Join Safe Haven Now: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-havenΒ  SUPPORT THE PLATFORM: Β β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-haven Monthly Donation: https://buy.stripe.com/eVa5o0fhw1q3guYaEEΒ  Merchandise: https://shop.expressyourselfblackman.comΒ  FOLLOW US: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” TikTok: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.tiktok.com/@expressyourselfblackman) Instagram: Host: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.instagram.com/expressyourselfblackman) Guest: @matt___capone (https://www.instagram.com/matt___capone) YouTube:Β https://www.youtube.com/c/ExpressYourselfBlackMan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expressyourselfblackman

Transcribed - Published: 18 March 2026

XYBM Clips: This is why some Black men disconnect from therapy

If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 152) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 152: The Invisible Battle Black Men Fight Daily with Matt Capone" β€” it was released on March 9, 2026. In XYBM 152, we sit down with Matt Capone, known for his savvy wordplay, outgoing personality, and captivating stage presence. Matt opens up about several recent lossesβ€”friends, a godbrother, and his 90-year-old grandmotherβ€”while balancing entrepreneurship, fatherhood, and grief. He also shares how poetry helps him reflect, recounts his time in prison and anger management, and speaks about the trauma from a past sexual relationship. Β  Β Β  Tune in on all podcast streaming platforms, including YouTube. Leave a 5-star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ if you found value in this episode or a previous episode! BOOK US FOR SPEAKING + BRAND DEALS: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Explore our diverse collaboration opportunities as the leading and fastest-growing Black men's mental health platform on social media. Let's create something dope for your brand/company. Take the first step by filling out the form on our website: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/speaking-brand-deals HOW TO FIND A DOPE, BLACK THERAPIST: Β β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” We are teaching a FREE webinar on how to find a dope, Black therapist – sign up for the next session here: https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/black-therapist All webinar attendees will have the opportunity to be paired with a Black mental health professional in Safe Haven. We have had 5K+ people sign up for this webinar in the past. Don’t miss out. Slots are limited.Β  SAFE HAVEN: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven is a holistic healing platform built for Black men by Black men. In Safe Haven, you will be connected with a Black mental health professional, so you can finally heal from the things you find it difficult to talk about AND you will receive support from like-minded Black men that are all on their healing journey, so you don’t have to heal alone. Join Safe Haven Now: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-havenΒ  SUPPORT THE PLATFORM: Β β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-haven Monthly Donation: https://buy.stripe.com/eVa5o0fhw1q3guYaEEΒ  Merchandise: https://shop.expressyourselfblackman.comΒ  FOLLOW US: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” TikTok: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.tiktok.com/@expressyourselfblackman) Instagram: Host: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.instagram.com/expressyourselfblackman) Guest: @matt___capone (https://www.instagram.com/matt___capone) YouTube:Β https://www.youtube.com/c/ExpressYourselfBlackMan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expressyourselfblackman

Transcribed - Published: 17 March 2026

BEST MOMENTS of Ep. 152 with Matt Capone

If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 152) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 152: The Invisible Battle Black Men Fight Daily with Matt Capone" β€” it was released on March 9, 2026. In XYBM 152, we sit down with Matt Capone, known for his savvy wordplay, outgoing personality, and captivating stage presence. Matt opens up about several recent lossesβ€”friends, a godbrother, and his 90-year-old grandmotherβ€”while balancing entrepreneurship, fatherhood, and grief. He also shares how poetry helps him reflect, recounts his time in prison and anger management, and speaks about the trauma from a past sexual relationship. Β  Β Β  Tune in on all podcast streaming platforms, including YouTube. Leave a 5-star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ if you found value in this episode or a previous episode! BOOK US FOR SPEAKING + BRAND DEALS: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Explore our diverse collaboration opportunities as the leading and fastest-growing Black men's mental health platform on social media. Let's create something dope for your brand/company. Take the first step by filling out the form on our website: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/speaking-brand-deals HOW TO FIND A DOPE, BLACK THERAPIST: Β β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” We are teaching a FREE webinar on how to find a dope, Black therapist – sign up for the next session here: https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/black-therapist All webinar attendees will have the opportunity to be paired with a Black mental health professional in Safe Haven. We have had 5K+ people sign up for this webinar in the past. Don’t miss out. Slots are limited.Β  SAFE HAVEN: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven is a holistic healing platform built for Black men by Black men. In Safe Haven, you will be connected with a Black mental health professional, so you can finally heal from the things you find it difficult to talk about AND you will receive support from like-minded Black men that are all on their healing journey, so you don’t have to heal alone. Join Safe Haven Now: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-havenΒ  SUPPORT THE PLATFORM: Β β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-haven Monthly Donation: https://buy.stripe.com/eVa5o0fhw1q3guYaEEΒ  Merchandise: https://shop.expressyourselfblackman.comΒ  FOLLOW US: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” TikTok: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.tiktok.com/@expressyourselfblackman) Instagram: Host: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.instagram.com/expressyourselfblackman) Guest: @matt___capone (https://www.instagram.com/matt___capone) YouTube:Β https://www.youtube.com/c/ExpressYourselfBlackMan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expressyourselfblackman

Transcribed - Published: 16 March 2026

Ep. 152: The Invisible Battle Black Men Fight Daily with Matt Capone

In XYBM 152, we sit down with Matt Capone, known for his savvy wordplay, outgoing personality, and captivating stage presence. Matt opens up about several recent lossesβ€”friends, a godbrother, and his 90-year-old grandmotherβ€”while balancing entrepreneurship, fatherhood, and grief. He also shares how poetry helps him reflect, recounts his time in prison and anger management, and speaks about the trauma from a past sexual relationship. Β  Β Β  Tune in on all podcast streaming platforms, including YouTube. Leave a 5-star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ if you found value in this episode or a previous episode! BOOK US FOR SPEAKING + BRAND DEALS: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Explore our diverse collaboration opportunities as the leading and fastest-growing Black men's mental health platform on social media. Let's create something dope for your brand/company. Take the first step by filling out the form on our website: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/speaking-brand-deals HOW TO FIND A DOPE, BLACK THERAPIST: Β β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” We are teaching a FREE webinar on how to find a dope, Black therapist – sign up for the next session here: https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/black-therapist All webinar attendees will have the opportunity to be paired with a Black mental health professional in Safe Haven. We have had 5K+ people sign up for this webinar in the past. Don’t miss out. Slots are limited.Β  SAFE HAVEN: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven is a holistic healing platform built for Black men by Black men. In Safe Haven, you will be connected with a Black mental health professional, so you can finally heal from the things you find it difficult to talk about AND you will receive support from like-minded Black men that are all on their healing journey, so you don’t have to heal alone. Join Safe Haven Now: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-havenΒ  SUPPORT THE PLATFORM: Β β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-haven Monthly Donation: https://buy.stripe.com/eVa5o0fhw1q3guYaEEΒ  Merchandise: https://shop.expressyourselfblackman.comΒ  FOLLOW US: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” TikTok: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.tiktok.com/@expressyourselfblackman) Instagram: Host: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.instagram.com/expressyourselfblackman) Guest: @matt___capone (https://www.instagram.com/matt___capone) YouTube:Β https://www.youtube.com/c/ExpressYourselfBlackMan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expressyourselfblackman

Transcribed - Published: 9 March 2026

XYBM Clips: Black man, you’re carrying too much again

If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 151) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 151: God has NOT ABANDONED you" β€” it was released on February 23, 2026. In XYBM 151, I open up about a season I recently went through where I genuinely felt abandoned by God β€” and the uncomfortable truth I had to face about what was actually happening beneath that feeling. Β  Β  Β  Β  I talk about what it looks like to shift disagreements before they turn into destructive arguments, how betrayal trauma hits men differently when you’ve been cheated on or crossed by someone you trusted, and how to heal without becoming hardened or passing that pain onto the people you love. Β  Β  Β  Β Β  If you’re in a season of spiritual and mental growth that feels heavy or confusing, this episode will meet you there. Tune in on all podcast streaming platforms, including YouTube. Leave a 5-star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ if you found value in this episode or a previous episode! Β Β  BOOK US FOR SPEAKING + BRAND DEALS: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Explore our diverse collaboration opportunities as the leading and fastest-growing Black men's mental health platform on social media. Let's create something dope for your brand/company. Take the first step by filling out the form on our website: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/speaking-brand-deals HOW TO FIND A DOPE, BLACK THERAPIST: Β β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” We are teaching a FREE webinar on how to find a dope, Black therapist – sign up for the next session here: https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/black-therapist All webinar attendees will have the opportunity to be paired with a Black mental health professional in Safe Haven. We have had 5K+ people sign up for this webinar in the past. Don’t miss out. Slots are limited.Β  SAFE HAVEN: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven is a holistic healing platform built for Black men by Black men. In Safe Haven, you will be connected with a Black mental health professional, so you can finally heal from the things you find it difficult to talk about AND you will receive support from like-minded Black men that are all on their healing journey, so you don’t have to heal alone. Join Safe Haven Now: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-havenΒ  SUPPORT THE PLATFORM: Β β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-haven Monthly Donation: https://buy.stripe.com/eVa5o0fhw1q3guYaEEΒ  Merchandise: https://shop.expressyourselfblackman.comΒ  FOLLOW US: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” TikTok: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.tiktok.com/@expressyourselfblackman) Instagram: Host: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.instagram.com/expressyourselfblackman) YouTube:Β https://www.youtube.com/c/ExpressYourselfBlackMan Facebook:Β https://www.facebook.com/expressyourselfblackman

Transcribed - Published: 4 March 2026

XYBM Clips: This is why small arguments turn toxic

If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 151) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 151: God has NOT ABANDONED you" β€” it was released on February 23, 2026. In XYBM 151, I open up about a season I recently went through where I genuinely felt abandoned by God β€” and the uncomfortable truth I had to face about what was actually happening beneath that feeling. Β  Β  Β  Β  I talk about what it looks like to shift disagreements before they turn into destructive arguments, how betrayal trauma hits men differently when you’ve been cheated on or crossed by someone you trusted, and how to heal without becoming hardened or passing that pain onto the people you love. Β  Β  Β  Β Β  If you’re in a season of spiritual and mental growth that feels heavy or confusing, this episode will meet you there. Tune in on all podcast streaming platforms, including YouTube. Leave a 5-star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ if you found value in this episode or a previous episode! Β Β  BOOK US FOR SPEAKING + BRAND DEALS: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Explore our diverse collaboration opportunities as the leading and fastest-growing Black men's mental health platform on social media. Let's create something dope for your brand/company. Take the first step by filling out the form on our website: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/speaking-brand-deals HOW TO FIND A DOPE, BLACK THERAPIST: Β β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” We are teaching a FREE webinar on how to find a dope, Black therapist – sign up for the next session here: https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/black-therapist All webinar attendees will have the opportunity to be paired with a Black mental health professional in Safe Haven. We have had 5K+ people sign up for this webinar in the past. Don’t miss out. Slots are limited.Β  SAFE HAVEN: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven is a holistic healing platform built for Black men by Black men. In Safe Haven, you will be connected with a Black mental health professional, so you can finally heal from the things you find it difficult to talk about AND you will receive support from like-minded Black men that are all on their healing journey, so you don’t have to heal alone. Join Safe Haven Now: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-havenΒ  SUPPORT THE PLATFORM: Β β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-haven Monthly Donation: https://buy.stripe.com/eVa5o0fhw1q3guYaEEΒ  Merchandise: https://shop.expressyourselfblackman.comΒ  FOLLOW US: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” TikTok: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.tiktok.com/@expressyourselfblackman) Instagram: Host: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.instagram.com/expressyourselfblackman) YouTube:Β https://www.youtube.com/c/ExpressYourselfBlackMan Facebook:Β https://www.facebook.com/expressyourselfblackman

Transcribed - Published: 3 March 2026

BEST MOMENTS of Ep. 151 with Kizzle

If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 151) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 151: God has NOT ABANDONED you" β€” it was released on February 23, 2026. In XYBM 151, I open up about a season I recently went through where I genuinely felt abandoned by God β€” and the uncomfortable truth I had to face about what was actually happening beneath that feeling. Β  Β  Β  Β  I talk about what it looks like to shift disagreements before they turn into destructive arguments, how betrayal trauma hits men differently when you’ve been cheated on or crossed by someone you trusted, and how to heal without becoming hardened or passing that pain onto the people you love. Β  Β  Β  Β Β  If you’re in a season of spiritual and mental growth that feels heavy or confusing, this episode will meet you there. Tune in on all podcast streaming platforms, including YouTube. Leave a 5-star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ if you found value in this episode or a previous episode! Β Β  BOOK US FOR SPEAKING + BRAND DEALS: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Explore our diverse collaboration opportunities as the leading and fastest-growing Black men's mental health platform on social media. Let's create something dope for your brand/company. Take the first step by filling out the form on our website: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/speaking-brand-deals HOW TO FIND A DOPE, BLACK THERAPIST: Β β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” We are teaching a FREE webinar on how to find a dope, Black therapist – sign up for the next session here: https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/black-therapist All webinar attendees will have the opportunity to be paired with a Black mental health professional in Safe Haven. We have had 5K+ people sign up for this webinar in the past. Don’t miss out. Slots are limited.Β  SAFE HAVEN: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven is a holistic healing platform built for Black men by Black men. In Safe Haven, you will be connected with a Black mental health professional, so you can finally heal from the things you find it difficult to talk about AND you will receive support from like-minded Black men that are all on their healing journey, so you don’t have to heal alone. Join Safe Haven Now: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-havenΒ  SUPPORT THE PLATFORM: Β β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-haven Monthly Donation: https://buy.stripe.com/eVa5o0fhw1q3guYaEEΒ  Merchandise: https://shop.expressyourselfblackman.comΒ  FOLLOW US: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” TikTok: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.tiktok.com/@expressyourselfblackman) Instagram: Host: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.instagram.com/expressyourselfblackman) YouTube:Β https://www.youtube.com/c/ExpressYourselfBlackMan Facebook:Β https://www.facebook.com/expressyourselfblackman

Transcribed - Published: 2 March 2026

Ep. 151: God has NOT ABANDONED you

In XYBM 151, I open up about a season I recently went through where I genuinely felt abandoned by God β€” and the uncomfortable truth I had to face about what was actually happening beneath that feeling. Β  Β  Β  Β  I talk about what it looks like to shift disagreements before they turn into destructive arguments, how betrayal trauma hits men differently when you’ve been cheated on or crossed by someone you trusted, and how to heal without becoming hardened or passing that pain onto the people you love. Β  Β  Β  Β Β  If you’re in a season of spiritual and mental growth that feels heavy or confusing, this episode will meet you there. Tune in on all podcast streaming platforms, including YouTube. Leave a 5-star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ if you found value in this episode or a previous episode! Β Β  BOOK US FOR SPEAKING + BRAND DEALS: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Explore our diverse collaboration opportunities as the leading and fastest-growing Black men's mental health platform on social media. Let's create something dope for your brand/company. Take the first step by filling out the form on our website: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/speaking-brand-deals HOW TO FIND A DOPE, BLACK THERAPIST: Β β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” We are teaching a FREE webinar on how to find a dope, Black therapist – sign up for the next session here: https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/black-therapist All webinar attendees will have the opportunity to be paired with a Black mental health professional in Safe Haven. We have had 5K+ people sign up for this webinar in the past. Don’t miss out. Slots are limited.Β  SAFE HAVEN: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven is a holistic healing platform built for Black men by Black men. In Safe Haven, you will be connected with a Black mental health professional, so you can finally heal from the things you find it difficult to talk about AND you will receive support from like-minded Black men that are all on their healing journey, so you don’t have to heal alone. Join Safe Haven Now: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-havenΒ  SUPPORT THE PLATFORM: Β β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-haven Monthly Donation: https://buy.stripe.com/eVa5o0fhw1q3guYaEEΒ  Merchandise: https://shop.expressyourselfblackman.comΒ  FOLLOW US: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” TikTok: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.tiktok.com/@expressyourselfblackman) Instagram: Host: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.instagram.com/expressyourselfblackman) YouTube:Β https://www.youtube.com/c/ExpressYourselfBlackMan Facebook:Β https://www.facebook.com/expressyourselfblackman

Transcribed - Published: 23 February 2026

Ep. 150: Governor Wes Moore on Trump, Violence & a message of Hope for Black America

In XYBM 150, we sit down with Governor Wes Moore, the 63rd Governor of Maryland and the state's first Black governor. Moore discusses a range of topics from his commitment to building stronger communities and reducing violent crime, to the vital need for supportive policies for Black men and boys. The conversation also delves into the importance of mental health, inherited trauma, and the misunderstood necessity of focusing on men’s well-being. Moore reflects on how Maryland's initiatives are setting national benchmarks and highlights the importance of coalition-building and community involvement. Β  Β Β  Tune in on all podcast streaming platforms, including YouTube. Leave a 5-star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ if you found value in this episode or a previous episode! Β Β  BOOK US FOR SPEAKING + BRAND DEALS: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Explore our diverse collaboration opportunities as the leading and fastest-growing Black men's mental health platform on social media. Let's create something dope for your brand/company. Take the first step by filling out the form on our website: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/speaking-brand-deals HOW TO FIND A DOPE, BLACK THERAPIST: Β β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” We are teaching a FREE webinar on how to find a dope, Black therapist – sign up for the next session here: https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/black-therapist All webinar attendees will have the opportunity to be paired with a Black mental health professional in Safe Haven. We have had 5K+ people sign up for this webinar in the past. Don’t miss out. Slots are limited.Β  SAFE HAVEN: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven is a holistic healing platform built for Black men by Black men. In Safe Haven, you will be connected with a Black mental health professional, so you can finally heal from the things you find it difficult to talk about AND you will receive support from like-minded Black men that are all on their healing journey, so you don’t have to heal alone. Join Safe Haven Now: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-havenΒ  SUPPORT THE PLATFORM: Β β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-haven Monthly Donation: https://buy.stripe.com/eVa5o0fhw1q3guYaEEΒ  Merchandise: https://shop.expressyourselfblackman.comΒ  FOLLOW US: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” TikTok: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.tiktok.com/@expressyourselfblackman) Instagram: Host: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.instagram.com/expressyourselfblackman) Guest: @GovWesMoore (https://www.instagram.com/govwesmoore) YouTube:Β https://www.youtube.com/c/ExpressYourselfBlackMan Facebook:Β https://www.facebook.com/expressyourselfblackman

Transcribed - Published: 9 February 2026

Ep. 149: Baltimore’s Mayor Brandon Scott: The Truth About Crime, Trump & Protecting Our Black Women

In XYBM 149, we sit down inside Baltimore City Hall with Brandon Scott, Baltimore’s 52nd mayor, for a rare and deeply personal conversation about leadership, trauma, and what it really takes to transform a city. Mayor Scott opens up about growing up in Park Heights, navigating personal loss, and how his lived experiences shaped his decision to lead differently. We talk about Black history, the responsibility of power, and why being unapologetically Black β€” especially in moments of crisis β€” is not just political, but necessary. This conversation also dives into Baltimore’s historic reductions in violent crime, what’s actually working statewide, and how Mayor Scott centers Black women, accountability, and healing in his approach to public safety. He shares why mental health support for Black men is a leadership issue, not a side conversation β€” and why changing outcomes requires changing systems and culture. This is not a soundbite interview β€” it’s a real conversation about trauma, courage, and the kind of leadership Black communities deserve.Β  Tune in on all podcast streaming platforms, including YouTube. Leave a 5-star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ if you found value in this episode or a previous episode!Β  BOOK US FOR SPEAKING + BRAND DEALS: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Explore our diverse collaboration opportunities as the leading and fastest-growing Black men's mental health platform on social media. Let's create something dope for your brand/company. Take the first step by filling out the form on our website: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/speaking-brand-deals HOW TO FIND A DOPE, BLACK THERAPIST: Β β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” We are teaching a FREE webinar on how to find a dope, Black therapist – sign up for the next session here: https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/black-therapist All webinar attendees will have the opportunity to be paired with a Black mental health professional in Safe Haven. We have had 5K+ people sign up for this webinar in the past. Don’t miss out. Slots are limited.Β  SAFE HAVEN: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven is a holistic healing platform built for Black men by Black men. In Safe Haven, you will be connected with a Black mental health professional, so you can finally heal from the things you find it difficult to talk about AND you will receive support from like-minded Black men that are all on their healing journey, so you don’t have to heal alone. Join Safe Haven Now: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-havenΒ  SUPPORT THE PLATFORM: Β β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-haven Monthly Donation: https://buy.stripe.com/eVa5o0fhw1q3guYaEEΒ  Merchandise: https://shop.expressyourselfblackman.comΒ  FOLLOW US: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” TikTok: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.tiktok.com/@expressyourselfblackman) Instagram: Host: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.instagram.com/expressyourselfblackman) Guest: @mayorbmscott (https://www.instagram.com/mayorbmscott) YouTube:Β https://www.youtube.com/c/ExpressYourselfBlackMan Facebook:Β https://www.facebook.com/expressyourselfblackman

Transcribed - Published: 2 February 2026

XYBM Clips: Why Beatings Stop Behavior in Children β€” But Don’t Actually Fix The Problem

If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 148) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 148: How to raise Resilient Children without Hitting Them with Dr. Amber" β€” it was released on January 19, 2026. In XYBM 148, I sit down with Dr. Amber Thornton, a licensed Clinical Psychologist and author, to discuss gentle and conscious parenting and what it looks like in Black families. Dr. Thornton shares how self-regulation, emotional intelligence, and intentional parenting help children build emotional resiliency without fear, control, or corporal punishment. We explore conscious parenting, the long-term impact of fear-based discipline, setting expectations and routines early, and how healing misunderstandings strengthens parent-child relationships, closing with a direct message to Black fathers. Tune in on all podcast streaming platforms, including YouTube. Leave a 5-star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ if you found value in this episode or a previous episode! BOOK US FOR SPEAKING + BRAND DEALS: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Explore our diverse collaboration opportunities as the leading and fastest-growing Black men's mental health platform on social media. Let's create something dope for your brand/company. Take the first step by filling out the form on our website: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/speaking-brand-deals HOW TO FIND A DOPE, BLACK THERAPIST: Β β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” We are teaching a FREE webinar on how to find a dope, Black therapist – sign up for the next session here: https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/black-therapist All webinar attendees will have the opportunity to be paired with a Black mental health professional in Safe Haven. We have had 5K+ people sign up for this webinar in the past. Don’t miss out. Slots are limited.Β  SAFE HAVEN: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven is a holistic healing platform built for Black men by Black men. In Safe Haven, you will be connected with a Black mental health professional, so you can finally heal from the things you find it difficult to talk about AND you will receive support from like-minded Black men that are all on their healing journey, so you don’t have to heal alone. Join Safe Haven Now: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-havenΒ  SUPPORT THE PLATFORM: Β β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-haven Monthly Donation: https://buy.stripe.com/eVa5o0fhw1q3guYaEEΒ  Merchandise: https://shop.expressyourselfblackman.comΒ  FOLLOW US: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” TikTok: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.tiktok.com/@expressyourselfblackman) Instagram: Host: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.instagram.com/expressyourselfblackman) Guest: @dramberthornton (https://www.instagram.com/dramberthornton/) YouTube:Β https://www.youtube.com/c/ExpressYourselfBlackMan Facebook:Β https://www.facebook.com/expressyourselfblackman

Transcribed - Published: 28 January 2026

XYBM Clips: Before You Correct Your Child, a Therapist Says Do These 3 Things First

If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 148) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 148: How to raise Resilient Children without Hitting Them with Dr. Amber" β€” it was released on January 19, 2026. In XYBM 148, I sit down with Dr. Amber Thornton, a licensed Clinical Psychologist and author, to discuss gentle and conscious parenting and what it looks like in Black families. Dr. Thornton shares how self-regulation, emotional intelligence, and intentional parenting help children build emotional resiliency without fear, control, or corporal punishment. We explore conscious parenting, the long-term impact of fear-based discipline, setting expectations and routines early, and how healing misunderstandings strengthens parent-child relationships, closing with a direct message to Black fathers. Tune in on all podcast streaming platforms, including YouTube. Leave a 5-star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ if you found value in this episode or a previous episode! BOOK US FOR SPEAKING + BRAND DEALS: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Explore our diverse collaboration opportunities as the leading and fastest-growing Black men's mental health platform on social media. Let's create something dope for your brand/company. Take the first step by filling out the form on our website: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/speaking-brand-deals HOW TO FIND A DOPE, BLACK THERAPIST: Β β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” We are teaching a FREE webinar on how to find a dope, Black therapist – sign up for the next session here: https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/black-therapist All webinar attendees will have the opportunity to be paired with a Black mental health professional in Safe Haven. We have had 5K+ people sign up for this webinar in the past. Don’t miss out. Slots are limited.Β  SAFE HAVEN: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven is a holistic healing platform built for Black men by Black men. In Safe Haven, you will be connected with a Black mental health professional, so you can finally heal from the things you find it difficult to talk about AND you will receive support from like-minded Black men that are all on their healing journey, so you don’t have to heal alone. Join Safe Haven Now: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-havenΒ  SUPPORT THE PLATFORM: Β β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-haven Monthly Donation: https://buy.stripe.com/eVa5o0fhw1q3guYaEEΒ  Merchandise: https://shop.expressyourselfblackman.comΒ  FOLLOW US: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” TikTok: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.tiktok.com/@expressyourselfblackman) Instagram: Host: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.instagram.com/expressyourselfblackman) Guest: @dramberthornton (https://www.instagram.com/dramberthornton/) YouTube:Β https://www.youtube.com/c/ExpressYourselfBlackMan Facebook:Β https://www.facebook.com/expressyourselfblackman

Transcribed - Published: 27 January 2026

BEST MOMENTS of Ep. 148 with Dr. Amber

If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 148) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 148: How to raise Resilient Children without Hitting Them with Dr. Amber" β€” it was released on January 19, 2026. In XYBM 148, I sit down with Dr. Amber Thornton, a licensed Clinical Psychologist and author, to discuss gentle and conscious parenting and what it looks like in Black families. Dr. Thornton shares how self-regulation, emotional intelligence, and intentional parenting help children build emotional resiliency without fear, control, or corporal punishment. We explore conscious parenting, the long-term impact of fear-based discipline, setting expectations and routines early, and how healing misunderstandings strengthens parent-child relationships, closing with a direct message to Black fathers. Tune in on all podcast streaming platforms, including YouTube. Leave a 5-star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ if you found value in this episode or a previous episode! BOOK US FOR SPEAKING + BRAND DEALS: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Explore our diverse collaboration opportunities as the leading and fastest-growing Black men's mental health platform on social media. Let's create something dope for your brand/company. Take the first step by filling out the form on our website: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/speaking-brand-deals HOW TO FIND A DOPE, BLACK THERAPIST: Β β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” We are teaching a FREE webinar on how to find a dope, Black therapist – sign up for the next session here: https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/black-therapist All webinar attendees will have the opportunity to be paired with a Black mental health professional in Safe Haven. We have had 5K+ people sign up for this webinar in the past. Don’t miss out. Slots are limited.Β  SAFE HAVEN: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven is a holistic healing platform built for Black men by Black men. In Safe Haven, you will be connected with a Black mental health professional, so you can finally heal from the things you find it difficult to talk about AND you will receive support from like-minded Black men that are all on their healing journey, so you don’t have to heal alone. Join Safe Haven Now: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-havenΒ  SUPPORT THE PLATFORM: Β β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-haven Monthly Donation: https://buy.stripe.com/eVa5o0fhw1q3guYaEEΒ  Merchandise: https://shop.expressyourselfblackman.comΒ  FOLLOW US: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” TikTok: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.tiktok.com/@expressyourselfblackman) Instagram: Host: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.instagram.com/expressyourselfblackman) Guest: @dramberthornton (https://www.instagram.com/dramberthornton/) YouTube:Β https://www.youtube.com/c/ExpressYourselfBlackMan Facebook:Β https://www.facebook.com/expressyourselfblackman

Transcribed - Published: 26 January 2026

Ep. 148: How to raise Resilient Children without Hitting Them with Dr. Amber

In XYBM 148, I sit down with Dr. Amber Thornton, a licensed Clinical Psychologist and author, to discuss gentle and conscious parenting and what it looks like in Black families. Dr. Thornton shares how self-regulation, emotional intelligence, and intentional parenting help children build emotional resiliency without fear, control, or corporal punishment. We explore conscious parenting, the long-term impact of fear-based discipline, setting expectations and routines early, and how healing misunderstandings strengthens parent-child relationships, closing with a direct message to Black fathers. Tune in on all podcast streaming platforms, including YouTube. Leave a 5-star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ if you found value in this episode or a previous episode! BOOK US FOR SPEAKING + BRAND DEALS: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Explore our diverse collaboration opportunities as the leading and fastest-growing Black men's mental health platform on social media. Let's create something dope for your brand/company. Take the first step by filling out the form on our website: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/speaking-brand-deals HOW TO FIND A DOPE, BLACK THERAPIST: Β β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” We are teaching a FREE webinar on how to find a dope, Black therapist – sign up for the next session here: https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/black-therapist All webinar attendees will have the opportunity to be paired with a Black mental health professional in Safe Haven. We have had 5K+ people sign up for this webinar in the past. Don’t miss out. Slots are limited.Β  SAFE HAVEN: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven is a holistic healing platform built for Black men by Black men. In Safe Haven, you will be connected with a Black mental health professional, so you can finally heal from the things you find it difficult to talk about AND you will receive support from like-minded Black men that are all on their healing journey, so you don’t have to heal alone. Join Safe Haven Now: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-havenΒ  SUPPORT THE PLATFORM: Β β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-haven Monthly Donation: https://buy.stripe.com/eVa5o0fhw1q3guYaEEΒ  Merchandise: https://shop.expressyourselfblackman.comΒ  FOLLOW US: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” TikTok: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.tiktok.com/@expressyourselfblackman) Instagram: Host: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.instagram.com/expressyourselfblackman) Guest: @dramberthornton (https://www.instagram.com/dramberthornton/) YouTube:Β https://www.youtube.com/c/ExpressYourselfBlackMan Facebook:Β https://www.facebook.com/expressyourselfblackman

Transcribed - Published: 19 January 2026

XYBM Clips: You can’t save everyone

If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 147) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 147: The Unspoken Reality of being a Black Man with Jason Phillips" β€” it was released on January 5, 2026. In XYBM 147, I sit down with Jason Phillips, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, for a raw and honest conversation about what it truly means to be a Black man in today’s world. We unpack the emotional weight many Black men carry β€” from understanding and expressing emotions, to healing from past trauma and relationships. We also challenge common misconceptions around rest, productivity, and success, while offering practical guidance for Black men navigating depression, low confidence, and burnout.Β  This episode is for any brother trying to heal, grow, and give himself permission to slow down without guilt. Tune in on all podcast streaming platforms, including YouTube.Β  Leave a 5-star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ if you found value in this episode or a previous episode! BOOK US FOR SPEAKING + BRAND DEALS: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Explore our diverse collaboration opportunities as the leading and fastest-growing Black men's mental health platform on social media. Let's create something dope for your brand/company. Take the first step by filling out the form on our website: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/speaking-brand-deals HOW TO FIND A DOPE, BLACK THERAPIST: Β β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” We are teaching a FREE webinar on how to find a dope, Black therapist – sign up for the next session here: https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/black-therapist All webinar attendees will have the opportunity to be paired with a Black mental health professional in Safe Haven. We have had 5K+ people sign up for this webinar in the past. Don’t miss out. Slots are limited.Β  SAFE HAVEN: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven is a holistic healing platform built for Black men by Black men. In Safe Haven, you will be connected with a Black mental health professional, so you can finally heal from the things you find it difficult to talk about AND you will receive support from like-minded Black men that are all on their healing journey, so you don’t have to heal alone. Join Safe Haven Now: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-havenΒ  SUPPORT THE PLATFORM: Β β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-haven Monthly Donation: https://buy.stripe.com/eVa5o0fhw1q3guYaEEΒ  Merchandise: https://shop.expressyourselfblackman.comΒ  FOLLOW US: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” TikTok: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.tiktok.com/@expressyourselfblackman) Instagram: Host: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.instagram.com/expressyourselfblackman) Guest: @jphillipsmsw (https://www.instagram.com/jphillipsmsw/) YouTube:Β https://www.youtube.com/c/ExpressYourselfBlackMan Facebook:Β https://www.facebook.com/expressyourselfblackman

Transcribed - Published: 14 January 2026

XYBM Clips: This is why control is so important for Black men

If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 147) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 147: The Unspoken Reality of being a Black Man with Jason Phillips" β€” it was released on January 5, 2026. In XYBM 147, I sit down with Jason Phillips, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, for a raw and honest conversation about what it truly means to be a Black man in today’s world. We unpack the emotional weight many Black men carry β€” from understanding and expressing emotions, to healing from past trauma and relationships. We also challenge common misconceptions around rest, productivity, and success, while offering practical guidance for Black men navigating depression, low confidence, and burnout.Β  This episode is for any brother trying to heal, grow, and give himself permission to slow down without guilt. Tune in on all podcast streaming platforms, including YouTube.Β  Leave a 5-star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ if you found value in this episode or a previous episode! BOOK US FOR SPEAKING + BRAND DEALS: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Explore our diverse collaboration opportunities as the leading and fastest-growing Black men's mental health platform on social media. Let's create something dope for your brand/company. Take the first step by filling out the form on our website: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/speaking-brand-deals HOW TO FIND A DOPE, BLACK THERAPIST: Β β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” We are teaching a FREE webinar on how to find a dope, Black therapist – sign up for the next session here: https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/black-therapist All webinar attendees will have the opportunity to be paired with a Black mental health professional in Safe Haven. We have had 5K+ people sign up for this webinar in the past. Don’t miss out. Slots are limited.Β  SAFE HAVEN: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven is a holistic healing platform built for Black men by Black men. In Safe Haven, you will be connected with a Black mental health professional, so you can finally heal from the things you find it difficult to talk about AND you will receive support from like-minded Black men that are all on their healing journey, so you don’t have to heal alone. Join Safe Haven Now: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-havenΒ  SUPPORT THE PLATFORM: Β β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-haven Monthly Donation: https://buy.stripe.com/eVa5o0fhw1q3guYaEEΒ  Merchandise: https://shop.expressyourselfblackman.comΒ  FOLLOW US: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” TikTok: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.tiktok.com/@expressyourselfblackman) Instagram: Host: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.instagram.com/expressyourselfblackman) Guest: @jphillipsmsw (https://www.instagram.com/jphillipsmsw/) YouTube:Β https://www.youtube.com/c/ExpressYourselfBlackMan Facebook:Β https://www.facebook.com/expressyourselfblackman

Transcribed - Published: 13 January 2026

BEST MOMENTS of Ep. 147 with Jason Phillips

If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 147) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 147: The Unspoken Reality of being a Black Man with Jason Phillips" β€” it was released on January 5, 2026. In XYBM 147, I sit down with Jason Phillips, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, for a raw and honest conversation about what it truly means to be a Black man in today’s world. We unpack the emotional weight many Black men carry β€” from understanding and expressing emotions, to healing from past trauma and relationships. We also challenge common misconceptions around rest, productivity, and success, while offering practical guidance for Black men navigating depression, low confidence, and burnout.Β  This episode is for any brother trying to heal, grow, and give himself permission to slow down without guilt. Tune in on all podcast streaming platforms, including YouTube.Β  Leave a 5-star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ if you found value in this episode or a previous episode! BOOK US FOR SPEAKING + BRAND DEALS: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Explore our diverse collaboration opportunities as the leading and fastest-growing Black men's mental health platform on social media. Let's create something dope for your brand/company. Take the first step by filling out the form on our website: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/speaking-brand-deals HOW TO FIND A DOPE, BLACK THERAPIST: Β β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” We are teaching a FREE webinar on how to find a dope, Black therapist – sign up for the next session here: https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/black-therapist All webinar attendees will have the opportunity to be paired with a Black mental health professional in Safe Haven. We have had 5K+ people sign up for this webinar in the past. Don’t miss out. Slots are limited.Β  SAFE HAVEN: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven is a holistic healing platform built for Black men by Black men. In Safe Haven, you will be connected with a Black mental health professional, so you can finally heal from the things you find it difficult to talk about AND you will receive support from like-minded Black men that are all on their healing journey, so you don’t have to heal alone. Join Safe Haven Now: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-havenΒ  SUPPORT THE PLATFORM: Β β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-haven Monthly Donation: https://buy.stripe.com/eVa5o0fhw1q3guYaEEΒ  Merchandise: https://shop.expressyourselfblackman.comΒ  FOLLOW US: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” TikTok: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.tiktok.com/@expressyourselfblackman) Instagram: Host: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.instagram.com/expressyourselfblackman) Guest: @jphillipsmsw (https://www.instagram.com/jphillipsmsw/) YouTube:Β https://www.youtube.com/c/ExpressYourselfBlackMan Facebook:Β https://www.facebook.com/expressyourselfblackman

Transcribed - Published: 12 January 2026

Ep. 147: The Unspoken Reality of being a Black Man with Jason Phillips

In XYBM 147, I sit down with Jason Phillips, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, for a raw and honest conversation about what it truly means to be a Black man in today’s world. We unpack the emotional weight many Black men carry β€” from understanding and expressing emotions, to healing from past trauma and relationships. We also challenge common misconceptions around rest, productivity, and success, while offering practical guidance for Black men navigating depression, low confidence, and burnout.Β  This episode is for any brother trying to heal, grow, and give himself permission to slow down without guilt. Tune in on all podcast streaming platforms, including YouTube.Β  Leave a 5-star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ if you found value in this episode or a previous episode! BOOK US FOR SPEAKING + BRAND DEALS: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Explore our diverse collaboration opportunities as the leading and fastest-growing Black men's mental health platform on social media. Let's create something dope for your brand/company. Take the first step by filling out the form on our website: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/speaking-brand-deals HOW TO FIND A DOPE, BLACK THERAPIST: Β β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” We are teaching a FREE webinar on how to find a dope, Black therapist – sign up for the next session here: https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/black-therapist All webinar attendees will have the opportunity to be paired with a Black mental health professional in Safe Haven. We have had 5K+ people sign up for this webinar in the past. Don’t miss out. Slots are limited.Β  SAFE HAVEN: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven is a holistic healing platform built for Black men by Black men. In Safe Haven, you will be connected with a Black mental health professional, so you can finally heal from the things you find it difficult to talk about AND you will receive support from like-minded Black men that are all on their healing journey, so you don’t have to heal alone. Join Safe Haven Now: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-havenΒ  SUPPORT THE PLATFORM: Β β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-haven Monthly Donation: https://buy.stripe.com/eVa5o0fhw1q3guYaEEΒ  Merchandise: https://shop.expressyourselfblackman.comΒ  FOLLOW US: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” TikTok: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.tiktok.com/@expressyourselfblackman) Instagram: Host: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.instagram.com/expressyourselfblackman) Guest: @jphillipsmsw (https://www.instagram.com/jphillipsmsw/) YouTube:Β https://www.youtube.com/c/ExpressYourselfBlackMan Facebook:Β https://www.facebook.com/expressyourselfblackman

Transcribed - Published: 5 January 2026

XYBM Clips: Unresolved trauma will always show up in your relationship

If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 146) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 146: Why Black Men feel like we’re Never Doing Enough with Dr. Rose Moten" β€” it was released on December 22, 2025. In XYBM 146, I sit down with Dr. Rose Moten, a renowned psychologist and trauma healing specialist, to discuss the challenges Black men face when it comes to asking for help and not feeling like we’re doing enough. Dr. Rose shares her personal and professional insights into emotional wellness, the importance of being present, and navigating family dynamics and grief, especially during the holiday season.Β  Β  Β Β  This episode is a must-watch as we head into the holiday season, when emotions tend to surface in ways we don’t always expect. Tune in on all podcast streaming platforms β€” including YouTube. Β  Β  Β  Β Β  Leave a 5-star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ if you found value in this episode or a previous episode! BOOK US FOR SPEAKING + BRAND DEALS: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Explore our diverse collaboration opportunities as the leading and fastest-growing Black men's mental health platform on social media. Let's create something dope for your brand/company. Take the first step by filling out the form on our website: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/speaking-brand-deals HOW TO FIND A DOPE, BLACK THERAPIST: Β β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” We are teaching a FREE webinar on how to find a dope, Black therapist – sign up for the next session here: https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/black-therapist All webinar attendees will have the opportunity to be paired with a Black mental health professional in Safe Haven. We have had 5K+ people sign up for this webinar in the past. Don’t miss out. Slots are limited.Β  SAFE HAVEN: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven is a holistic healing platform built for Black men by Black men. In Safe Haven, you will be connected with a Black mental health professional, so you can finally heal from the things you find it difficult to talk about AND you will receive support from like-minded Black men that are all on their healing journey, so you don’t have to heal alone. Join Safe Haven Now: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-havenΒ  SUPPORT THE PLATFORM: Β β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-haven Monthly Donation: https://buy.stripe.com/eVa5o0fhw1q3guYaEEΒ  Merchandise: https://shop.expressyourselfblackman.comΒ  FOLLOW US: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” TikTok: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.tiktok.com/@expressyourselfblackman) Instagram: Host: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.instagram.com/expressyourselfblackman) Guest: https://www.instagram.com/drrosemoten YouTube:Β https://www.youtube.com/c/ExpressYourselfBlackMan Facebook:Β https://www.facebook.com/expressyourselfblackman

Transcribed - Published: 31 December 2025

XYBM Clips: This is why so many young Black men struggle with eye contact

If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 146) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 146: Why Black Men feel like we’re Never Doing Enough with Dr. Rose Moten" β€” it was released on December 22, 2025. In XYBM 146, I sit down with Dr. Rose Moten, a renowned psychologist and trauma healing specialist, to discuss the challenges Black men face when it comes to asking for help and not feeling like we’re doing enough. Dr. Rose shares her personal and professional insights into emotional wellness, the importance of being present, and navigating family dynamics and grief, especially during the holiday season.Β  Β  Β Β  This episode is a must-watch as we head into the holiday season, when emotions tend to surface in ways we don’t always expect. Tune in on all podcast streaming platforms β€” including YouTube. Β  Β  Β  Β Β  Leave a 5-star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ if you found value in this episode or a previous episode! BOOK US FOR SPEAKING + BRAND DEALS: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Explore our diverse collaboration opportunities as the leading and fastest-growing Black men's mental health platform on social media. Let's create something dope for your brand/company. Take the first step by filling out the form on our website: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/speaking-brand-deals HOW TO FIND A DOPE, BLACK THERAPIST: Β β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” We are teaching a FREE webinar on how to find a dope, Black therapist – sign up for the next session here: https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/black-therapist All webinar attendees will have the opportunity to be paired with a Black mental health professional in Safe Haven. We have had 5K+ people sign up for this webinar in the past. Don’t miss out. Slots are limited.Β  SAFE HAVEN: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven is a holistic healing platform built for Black men by Black men. In Safe Haven, you will be connected with a Black mental health professional, so you can finally heal from the things you find it difficult to talk about AND you will receive support from like-minded Black men that are all on their healing journey, so you don’t have to heal alone. Join Safe Haven Now: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-havenΒ  SUPPORT THE PLATFORM: Β β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-haven Monthly Donation: https://buy.stripe.com/eVa5o0fhw1q3guYaEEΒ  Merchandise: https://shop.expressyourselfblackman.comΒ  FOLLOW US: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” TikTok: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.tiktok.com/@expressyourselfblackman) Instagram: Host: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.instagram.com/expressyourselfblackman) Guest: https://www.instagram.com/drrosemoten YouTube:Β https://www.youtube.com/c/ExpressYourselfBlackMan Facebook:Β https://www.facebook.com/expressyourselfblackman

Transcribed - Published: 30 December 2025

BEST MOMENTS of Ep. 146 with Dr. Rose

If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 146) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 146: Why Black Men feel like we’re Never Doing Enough with Dr. Rose Moten" β€” it was released on December 22, 2025. In XYBM 146, I sit down with Dr. Rose Moten, a renowned psychologist and trauma healing specialist, to discuss the challenges Black men face when it comes to asking for help and not feeling like we’re doing enough. Dr. Rose shares her personal and professional insights into emotional wellness, the importance of being present, and navigating family dynamics and grief, especially during the holiday season.Β  Β  Β Β  This episode is a must-watch as we head into the holiday season, when emotions tend to surface in ways we don’t always expect. Tune in on all podcast streaming platforms β€” including YouTube. Β  Β  Β  Β Β  Leave a 5-star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ if you found value in this episode or a previous episode! BOOK US FOR SPEAKING + BRAND DEALS: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Explore our diverse collaboration opportunities as the leading and fastest-growing Black men's mental health platform on social media. Let's create something dope for your brand/company. Take the first step by filling out the form on our website: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/speaking-brand-deals HOW TO FIND A DOPE, BLACK THERAPIST: Β β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” We are teaching a FREE webinar on how to find a dope, Black therapist – sign up for the next session here: https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/black-therapist All webinar attendees will have the opportunity to be paired with a Black mental health professional in Safe Haven. We have had 5K+ people sign up for this webinar in the past. Don’t miss out. Slots are limited.Β  SAFE HAVEN: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven is a holistic healing platform built for Black men by Black men. In Safe Haven, you will be connected with a Black mental health professional, so you can finally heal from the things you find it difficult to talk about AND you will receive support from like-minded Black men that are all on their healing journey, so you don’t have to heal alone. Join Safe Haven Now: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-havenΒ  SUPPORT THE PLATFORM: Β β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-haven Monthly Donation: https://buy.stripe.com/eVa5o0fhw1q3guYaEEΒ  Merchandise: https://shop.expressyourselfblackman.comΒ  FOLLOW US: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” TikTok: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.tiktok.com/@expressyourselfblackman) Instagram: Host: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.instagram.com/expressyourselfblackman) Guest: https://www.instagram.com/drrosemoten YouTube:Β https://www.youtube.com/c/ExpressYourselfBlackMan Facebook:Β https://www.facebook.com/expressyourselfblackman

Transcribed - Published: 29 December 2025

Ep. 146: Why Black Men feel like we’re Never Doing Enough with Dr. Rose Moten

In XYBM 146, I sit down with Dr. Rose Moten, a renowned psychologist and trauma healing specialist, to discuss the challenges Black men face when it comes to asking for help and not feeling like we’re doing enough. Dr. Rose shares her personal and professional insights into emotional wellness, the importance of being present, and navigating family dynamics and grief, especially during the holiday season.Β  Β  Β Β  This episode is a must-watch as we head into the holiday season, when emotions tend to surface in ways we don’t always expect. Tune in on all podcast streaming platforms β€” including YouTube. Β  Β  Β  Β Β  Leave a 5-star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ if you found value in this episode or a previous episode! BOOK US FOR SPEAKING + BRAND DEALS: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Explore our diverse collaboration opportunities as the leading and fastest-growing Black men's mental health platform on social media. Let's create something dope for your brand/company. Take the first step by filling out the form on our website: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/speaking-brand-deals HOW TO FIND A DOPE, BLACK THERAPIST: Β β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” We are teaching a FREE webinar on how to find a dope, Black therapist – sign up for the next session here: https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/black-therapist All webinar attendees will have the opportunity to be paired with a Black mental health professional in Safe Haven. We have had 5K+ people sign up for this webinar in the past. Don’t miss out. Slots are limited.Β  SAFE HAVEN: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven is a holistic healing platform built for Black men by Black men. In Safe Haven, you will be connected with a Black mental health professional, so you can finally heal from the things you find it difficult to talk about AND you will receive support from like-minded Black men that are all on their healing journey, so you don’t have to heal alone. Join Safe Haven Now: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-havenΒ  SUPPORT THE PLATFORM: Β β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-haven Monthly Donation: https://buy.stripe.com/eVa5o0fhw1q3guYaEEΒ  Merchandise: https://shop.expressyourselfblackman.comΒ  FOLLOW US: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” TikTok: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.tiktok.com/@expressyourselfblackman) Instagram: Host: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.instagram.com/expressyourselfblackman) Guest: https://www.instagram.com/drrosemoten YouTube:Β https://www.youtube.com/c/ExpressYourselfBlackMan Facebook:Β https://www.facebook.com/expressyourselfblackman

Transcribed - Published: 22 December 2025

Ep. 145: Why you shouldn’t let your Trauma keep you from God with Vincent Casey

In XYBM 145, I sit down with Vincent Casey, a dedicated minister and relationship mediator, to discuss his profound journey from experiencing church hurt to rediscovering God. Vincent shares his raw and heartfelt story of betrayal, healing, and the power of vulnerability. He talks about leading his family with love, understanding emotional healing, and the significance of men developing a strong relationship with God.Β  Β  Β Β  Tune in on all podcast streaming platforms, including YouTube. Β  Β  Β  Β Β  Leave a 5-star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ if you found value in this episode or a previous episode! BOOK US FOR SPEAKING + BRAND DEALS: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Explore our diverse collaboration opportunities as the leading and fastest-growing Black men's mental health platform on social media. Let's create something dope for your brand/company. Take the first step by filling out the form on our website: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/speaking-brand-dealsΒ  HOW TO FIND A DOPE, BLACK THERAPIST: Β β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” We are teaching a FREE webinar on how to find a dope, Black therapist – sign up for the next session here: https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/black-therapist All webinar attendees will have the opportunity to be paired with a Black mental health professional in Safe Haven. We have had 5K+ people sign up for this webinar in the past. Don’t miss out. Slots are limited.Β  SAFE HAVEN: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven is a holistic healing platform built for Black men by Black men. In Safe Haven, you will be connected with a Black mental health professional, so you can finally heal from the things you find it difficult to talk about AND you will receive support from like-minded Black men that are all on their healing journey, so you don’t have to heal alone. Join Safe Haven Now: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-havenΒ  SUPPORT THE PLATFORM: Β β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-haven Monthly Donation: https://buy.stripe.com/eVa5o0fhw1q3guYaEEΒ  Merchandise: https://shop.expressyourselfblackman.comΒ  FOLLOW US: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” TikTok: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.tiktok.com/@expressyourselfblackman) Instagram: Host: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.instagram.com/expressyourselfblackman) Guest: https://www.instagram.com/notyouraverageminister YouTube:Β https://www.youtube.com/c/ExpressYourselfBlackMan Facebook:Β https://www.facebook.com/expressyourselfblackman

Transcribed - Published: 1 December 2025

XYBM Clips: Every Black man can relate to this

If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 144) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 144: Why are BLACK MEN so ANGRY? (Part 2) with Odi" β€” it was released on November 17, 2025 In XYBM 144, I sit down with Professor Odi β€” a psychotherapist doing incredible work with Black men in our community @blackmansafehaven. For his third appearance β€” and part two of a two-part series β€” Odi returns to share new insights on his personal stories of depression, suicidal ideation, and heartbreak, offering advice to Black men struggling with self-worth and societal expectations. Β  Β Β  Tune in on all podcast streaming platforms, including YouTube. Β  Β  Β  Β Β  Leave a 5-star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ if you found value in this episode or a previous episode! HOW TO FIND A DOPE, BLACK THERAPIST: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Looking for a Black therapist? Sign up to our webinar where we’ll either teach you how to find a therapist or connect you with one from our network, so you can finally heal from the things you find it difficult to talk about: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/sign-up-htfadbt We have had 5K+ people sign up for this webinar in the past. Don’t miss out. Slots are limited. BOOK US FOR SPEAKING + BRAND DEALS: Β β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Explore our diverse collaboration opportunities as the leading and fastest-growing Black men's mental health platform on social media. Let's create something dope for your brand/company. Take the first step by filling out the form on our website: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/speaking-brand-deals SAFE HAVEN: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven is a holistic healing platform built for Black men by Black men. In Safe Haven, you will be connected with a Black mental health professional, so you can finally heal from the things you find it difficult to talk about AND you will receive support from like-minded Black men that are all on their healing journey, so you don’t have to heal alone. Join Safe Haven Now: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-haven SUPPORT THE PLATFORM: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-haven Monthly Donation: https://buy.stripe.com/eVa5o0fhw1q3guYaEE Merchandise: https://shop.expressyourselfblackman.com FOLLOW US: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” TikTok: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.tiktok.com/@expressyourselfblackman) Instagram: Host: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.instagram.com/expressyourselfblackman) Guest: @professor.odi (https://www.instagram.com/professor.odi/) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ExpressYourselfBlackMan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expressyourselfblackman

Transcribed - Published: 26 November 2025

XYBM Clips: Black therapist explains why Black men say β€œI’m good” when we’re not

If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 144) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 144: Why are BLACK MEN so ANGRY? (Part 2) with Odi" β€” it was released on November 17, 2025 In XYBM 144, I sit down with Professor Odi β€” a psychotherapist doing incredible work with Black men in our community @blackmansafehaven. For his third appearance β€” and part two of a two-part series β€” Odi returns to share new insights on his personal stories of depression, suicidal ideation, and heartbreak, offering advice to Black men struggling with self-worth and societal expectations. Β  Β Β  Tune in on all podcast streaming platforms, including YouTube. Β  Β  Β  Β Β  Leave a 5-star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ if you found value in this episode or a previous episode! HOW TO FIND A DOPE, BLACK THERAPIST: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Looking for a Black therapist? Sign up to our webinar where we’ll either teach you how to find a therapist or connect you with one from our network, so you can finally heal from the things you find it difficult to talk about: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/sign-up-htfadbt We have had 5K+ people sign up for this webinar in the past. Don’t miss out. Slots are limited. BOOK US FOR SPEAKING + BRAND DEALS: Β β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Explore our diverse collaboration opportunities as the leading and fastest-growing Black men's mental health platform on social media. Let's create something dope for your brand/company. Take the first step by filling out the form on our website: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/speaking-brand-deals SAFE HAVEN: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven is a holistic healing platform built for Black men by Black men. In Safe Haven, you will be connected with a Black mental health professional, so you can finally heal from the things you find it difficult to talk about AND you will receive support from like-minded Black men that are all on their healing journey, so you don’t have to heal alone. Join Safe Haven Now: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-haven SUPPORT THE PLATFORM: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-haven Monthly Donation: https://buy.stripe.com/eVa5o0fhw1q3guYaEE Merchandise: https://shop.expressyourselfblackman.com FOLLOW US: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” TikTok: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.tiktok.com/@expressyourselfblackman) Instagram: Host: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.instagram.com/expressyourselfblackman) Guest: @professor.odi (https://www.instagram.com/professor.odi/) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ExpressYourselfBlackMan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expressyourselfblackman

Transcribed - Published: 25 November 2025

BEST MOMENTS of Ep. 144 with Odi

If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 144) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 144: Why are BLACK MEN so ANGRY? (Part 2) with Odi" β€” it was released on November 17, 2025 In XYBM 144, I sit down with Professor Odi β€” a psychotherapist doing incredible work with Black men in our community @blackmansafehaven. For his third appearance β€” and part two of a two-part series β€” Odi returns to share new insights on his personal stories of depression, suicidal ideation, and heartbreak, offering advice to Black men struggling with self-worth and societal expectations. Β  Β Β  Tune in on all podcast streaming platforms, including YouTube. Β  Β  Β  Β Β  Leave a 5-star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ if you found value in this episode or a previous episode! HOW TO FIND A DOPE, BLACK THERAPIST: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Looking for a Black therapist? Sign up to our webinar where we’ll either teach you how to find a therapist or connect you with one from our network, so you can finally heal from the things you find it difficult to talk about: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/sign-up-htfadbt We have had 5K+ people sign up for this webinar in the past. Don’t miss out. Slots are limited. BOOK US FOR SPEAKING + BRAND DEALS: Β β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Explore our diverse collaboration opportunities as the leading and fastest-growing Black men's mental health platform on social media. Let's create something dope for your brand/company. Take the first step by filling out the form on our website: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/speaking-brand-deals SAFE HAVEN: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven is a holistic healing platform built for Black men by Black men. In Safe Haven, you will be connected with a Black mental health professional, so you can finally heal from the things you find it difficult to talk about AND you will receive support from like-minded Black men that are all on their healing journey, so you don’t have to heal alone. Join Safe Haven Now: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-haven SUPPORT THE PLATFORM: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-haven Monthly Donation: https://buy.stripe.com/eVa5o0fhw1q3guYaEE Merchandise: https://shop.expressyourselfblackman.com FOLLOW US: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” TikTok: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.tiktok.com/@expressyourselfblackman) Instagram: Host: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.instagram.com/expressyourselfblackman) Guest: @professor.odi (https://www.instagram.com/professor.odi/) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ExpressYourselfBlackMan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expressyourselfblackman

Transcribed - Published: 24 November 2025

Ep. 144: Why are BLACK MEN so ANGRY? (Part 2) with Odi

In XYBM 144, I sit down with Professor Odi β€” a psychotherapist doing incredible work with Black men in our community @blackmansafehaven. For his third appearance β€” and part two of a two-part series β€” Odi returns to share new insights on his personal stories of depression, suicidal ideation, and heartbreak, offering advice to Black men struggling with self-worth and societal expectations. Β  Β Β  Tune in on all podcast streaming platforms, including YouTube. Leave a 5-star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ if you found value in this episode or a previous episode! HOW TO FIND A DOPE, BLACK THERAPIST: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Looking for a Black therapist? Sign up to our webinar where we’ll either teach you how to find a therapist or connect you with one from our network, so you can finally heal from the things you find it difficult to talk about: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/sign-up-htfadbt We have had 5K+ people sign up for this webinar in the past. Don’t miss out. Slots are limited. BOOK US FOR SPEAKING + BRAND DEALS: Β β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Explore our diverse collaboration opportunities as the leading and fastest-growing Black men's mental health platform on social media. Let's create something dope for your brand/company. Take the first step by filling out the form on our website: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/speaking-brand-deals SAFE HAVEN: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven is a holistic healing platform built for Black men by Black men. In Safe Haven, you will be connected with a Black mental health professional, so you can finally heal from the things you find it difficult to talk about AND you will receive support from like-minded Black men that are all on their healing journey, so you don’t have to heal alone. Join Safe Haven Now: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-haven SUPPORT THE PLATFORM: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-haven Monthly Donation: https://buy.stripe.com/eVa5o0fhw1q3guYaEE Merchandise: https://shop.expressyourselfblackman.com FOLLOW US: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” TikTok: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.tiktok.com/@expressyourselfblackman) Instagram: Host: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.instagram.com/expressyourselfblackman) Guest: @professor.odi (https://www.instagram.com/professor.odi/) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ExpressYourselfBlackMan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expressyourselfblackman

Transcribed - Published: 17 November 2025

XYBM Clips: A lot of Black men feel invisible

If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 143) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 143: Why are BLACK MEN so ANGRY? (Part 1) with Odi" β€” it was released on November 3, 2025. In XYBM 143, I sit down with Professor Odi β€” a psychotherapist doing incredible work with Black men in our community @blackmansafehaven. For his third appearance β€” and part one of a two-part series β€” Odi returns to share new insights on the emotional landscape of Black men, exploring why so many feel unseen, unheard, and misunderstood. We unpack the β€œdeficit model” that defines Black men by what they lack, the male loneliness epidemic, and how patriarchy harms everyone β€” especially those it claims to empower. Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β Β  Tune in on all podcast streaming platforms, including YouTube. Β  Β  Β  Β Β  Leave a 5-star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ if you found value in this episode or a previous episode! HOW TO FIND A DOPE, BLACK THERAPIST: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Looking for a Black therapist? Sign up to our webinar where we’ll either teach you how to find a therapist or connect you with one from our network, so you can finally heal from the things you find it difficult to talk about: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/sign-up-htfadbt We have had 5K+ people sign up for this webinar in the past. Don’t miss out. Slots are limited. BOOK US FOR SPEAKING + BRAND DEALS: Β β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Explore our diverse collaboration opportunities as the leading and fastest-growing Black men's mental health platform on social media. Let's create something dope for your brand/company. Take the first step by filling out the form on our website: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/speaking-brand-deals SAFE HAVEN: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven is a holistic healing platform built for Black men by Black men. In Safe Haven, you will be connected with a Black mental health professional, so you can finally heal from the things you find it difficult to talk about AND you will receive support from like-minded Black men that are all on their healing journey, so you don’t have to heal alone. Join Safe Haven Now: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-haven SUPPORT THE PLATFORM: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-haven Monthly Donation: https://buy.stripe.com/eVa5o0fhw1q3guYaEE Merchandise: https://shop.expressyourselfblackman.com FOLLOW US: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” TikTok: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.tiktok.com/@expressyourselfblackman) Instagram: Host: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.instagram.com/expressyourselfblackman) Guest: @professor.odi (https://www.instagram.com/professor.odi/) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ExpressYourselfBlackMan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expressyourselfblackman

Transcribed - Published: 12 November 2025

XYBM Clips: Nobody talks about why so many Black men are angry

If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 143) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 143: Why are BLACK MEN so ANGRY? (Part 1) with Odi" β€” it was released on November 3, 2025. In XYBM 143, I sit down with Professor Odi β€” a psychotherapist doing incredible work with Black men in our community @blackmansafehaven. For his third appearance β€” and part one of a two-part series β€” Odi returns to share new insights on the emotional landscape of Black men, exploring why so many feel unseen, unheard, and misunderstood. We unpack the β€œdeficit model” that defines Black men by what they lack, the male loneliness epidemic, and how patriarchy harms everyone β€” especially those it claims to empower. Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β Β  Tune in on all podcast streaming platforms, including YouTube. Β  Β  Β  Β Β  Leave a 5-star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ if you found value in this episode or a previous episode! HOW TO FIND A DOPE, BLACK THERAPIST: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Looking for a Black therapist? Sign up to our webinar where we’ll either teach you how to find a therapist or connect you with one from our network, so you can finally heal from the things you find it difficult to talk about: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/sign-up-htfadbt We have had 5K+ people sign up for this webinar in the past. Don’t miss out. Slots are limited. BOOK US FOR SPEAKING + BRAND DEALS: Β β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Explore our diverse collaboration opportunities as the leading and fastest-growing Black men's mental health platform on social media. Let's create something dope for your brand/company. Take the first step by filling out the form on our website: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/speaking-brand-deals SAFE HAVEN: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven is a holistic healing platform built for Black men by Black men. In Safe Haven, you will be connected with a Black mental health professional, so you can finally heal from the things you find it difficult to talk about AND you will receive support from like-minded Black men that are all on their healing journey, so you don’t have to heal alone. Join Safe Haven Now: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-haven SUPPORT THE PLATFORM: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-haven Monthly Donation: https://buy.stripe.com/eVa5o0fhw1q3guYaEE Merchandise: https://shop.expressyourselfblackman.com FOLLOW US: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” TikTok: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.tiktok.com/@expressyourselfblackman) Instagram: Host: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.instagram.com/expressyourselfblackman) Guest: @professor.odi (https://www.instagram.com/professor.odi/) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ExpressYourselfBlackMan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expressyourselfblackman

Transcribed - Published: 11 November 2025

BEST MOMENTS of Ep. 143 with Odi

If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 143) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 143: Why are BLACK MEN so ANGRY? (Part 1) with Odi" β€” it was released on November 3, 2025. In XYBM 143, I sit down with Professor Odi β€” a psychotherapist doing incredible work with Black men in our community @blackmansafehaven. For his third appearance β€” and part one of a two-part series β€” Odi returns to share new insights on the emotional landscape of Black men, exploring why so many feel unseen, unheard, and misunderstood. We unpack the β€œdeficit model” that defines Black men by what they lack, the male loneliness epidemic, and how patriarchy harms everyone β€” especially those it claims to empower. Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β Β  Tune in on all podcast streaming platforms, including YouTube. Β  Β  Β  Β Β  Leave a 5-star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ if you found value in this episode or a previous episode! HOW TO FIND A DOPE, BLACK THERAPIST: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Looking for a Black therapist? Sign up to our webinar where we’ll either teach you how to find a therapist or connect you with one from our network, so you can finally heal from the things you find it difficult to talk about: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/sign-up-htfadbt We have had 5K+ people sign up for this webinar in the past. Don’t miss out. Slots are limited. BOOK US FOR SPEAKING + BRAND DEALS: Β β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Explore our diverse collaboration opportunities as the leading and fastest-growing Black men's mental health platform on social media. Let's create something dope for your brand/company. Take the first step by filling out the form on our website: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/speaking-brand-deals SAFE HAVEN: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven is a holistic healing platform built for Black men by Black men. In Safe Haven, you will be connected with a Black mental health professional, so you can finally heal from the things you find it difficult to talk about AND you will receive support from like-minded Black men that are all on their healing journey, so you don’t have to heal alone. Join Safe Haven Now: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-haven SUPPORT THE PLATFORM: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-haven Monthly Donation: https://buy.stripe.com/eVa5o0fhw1q3guYaEE Merchandise: https://shop.expressyourselfblackman.com FOLLOW US: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” TikTok: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.tiktok.com/@expressyourselfblackman) Instagram: Host: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.instagram.com/expressyourselfblackman) Guest: @professor.odi (https://www.instagram.com/professor.odi/) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ExpressYourselfBlackMan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expressyourselfblackman

Transcribed - Published: 10 November 2025

Ep. 143: Why are BLACK MEN so ANGRY? (Part 1) with Odi

In XYBM 143, I sit down with Professor Odi β€” a psychotherapist doing incredible work with Black men in our community @blackmansafehaven. For his third appearance β€” and part one of a two-part series β€” Odi returns to share new insights on the emotional landscape of Black men, exploring why so many feel unseen, unheard, and misunderstood. We unpack the β€œdeficit model” that defines Black men by what they lack, the male loneliness epidemic, and how patriarchy harms everyone β€” especially those it claims to empower. Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β Β  Tune in on all podcast streaming platforms, including YouTube. Β  Β  Β  Β Β  Leave a 5-star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ if you found value in this episode or a previous episode! HOW TO FIND A DOPE, BLACK THERAPIST: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Looking for a Black therapist? Sign up to our webinar where we’ll either teach you how to find a therapist or connect you with one from our network, so you can finally heal from the things you find it difficult to talk about: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/sign-up-htfadbt We have had 5K+ people sign up for this webinar in the past. Don’t miss out. Slots are limited. BOOK US FOR SPEAKING + BRAND DEALS: Β β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Explore our diverse collaboration opportunities as the leading and fastest-growing Black men's mental health platform on social media. Let's create something dope for your brand/company. Take the first step by filling out the form on our website: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/speaking-brand-deals SAFE HAVEN: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven is a holistic healing platform built for Black men by Black men. In Safe Haven, you will be connected with a Black mental health professional, so you can finally heal from the things you find it difficult to talk about AND you will receive support from like-minded Black men that are all on their healing journey, so you don’t have to heal alone. Join Safe Haven Now: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-haven SUPPORT THE PLATFORM: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-haven Monthly Donation: https://buy.stripe.com/eVa5o0fhw1q3guYaEE Merchandise: https://shop.expressyourselfblackman.com FOLLOW US: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” TikTok: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.tiktok.com/@expressyourselfblackman) Instagram: Host: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.instagram.com/expressyourselfblackman) Guest: @professor.odi (https://www.instagram.com/professor.odi/) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ExpressYourselfBlackMan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expressyourselfblackman

Transcribed - Published: 3 November 2025

XYBM Clips: You can’t have success without pain

If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 142) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 142: "Why EVERY BLACK MAN needs HOPE with Elliott Connie" β€” it was released on October 20, 2025. In XYBM 142, I sit down with Elliott Connie β€” a psychotherapist, author, and podcaster helping people heal through solution-focused brief therapy. We have a honest conversation about the lasting effects of childhood trauma and abuse, the power of self-love, and the challenges Black men face in advocating for their mental well-being.Β  Β  Β  Β  Elliott also opens up about his own story β€” growing up with an abusive father and how setting one boundary changed the entire fabric of their relationship for years. Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β Β  Tune in on all podcast streaming platforms, including YouTube. Β  Β  Β  Β Β  Leave a 5-star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ if you found value in this episode or a previous episode! BOOK US FOR SPEAKING + BRAND DEALS: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Explore our diverse collaboration opportunities as the leading and fastest-growing Black men's mental health platform on social media. Let's create something dope for your brand/company. Take the first step by filling out the form on our website: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/speaking-brand-dealsΒ  HOW TO FIND A DOPE, BLACK THERAPIST: Β β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” We are teaching a FREE webinar on how to find a dope, Black therapist – sign up for the next session here: https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/black-therapist All webinar attendees will have the opportunity to be paired with a Black mental health professional in Safe Haven. We have had 1K+ people sign up for this webinar in the past. Don’t miss out. Slots are limited.Β  SAFE HAVEN: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven is a holistic healing platform built for Black men by Black men. In Safe Haven, you will be connected with a Black mental health professional, so you can finally heal from the things you find it difficult to talk about AND you will receive support from like-minded Black men that are all on their healing journey, so you don’t have to heal alone. Join Safe Haven Now: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-havenΒ  SUPPORT THE PLATFORM: Β β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-haven Monthly Donation: https://buy.stripe.com/eVa5o0fhw1q3guYaEEΒ  Merchandise: https://shop.expressyourselfblackman.comΒ  FOLLOW US: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” TikTok: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.tiktok.com/@expressyourselfblackman) Instagram: Host: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.instagram.com/expressyourselfblackman) Guest: @elliottspeaks (https://www.instagram.com/elliottspeaks/) YouTube:Β https://www.youtube.com/c/ExpressYourselfBlackMan Facebook:Β https://www.facebook.com/expressyourselfblackman

Transcribed - Published: 30 October 2025

XYBM Clips: Stop feeling guilty for outgrowing people

If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 142) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 142: "Why EVERY BLACK MAN needs HOPE with Elliott Connie" β€” it was released on October 20, 2025. In XYBM 142, I sit down with Elliott Connie β€” a psychotherapist, author, and podcaster helping people heal through solution-focused brief therapy. We have a honest conversation about the lasting effects of childhood trauma and abuse, the power of self-love, and the challenges Black men face in advocating for their mental well-being.Β  Β  Β  Β  Elliott also opens up about his own story β€” growing up with an abusive father and how setting one boundary changed the entire fabric of their relationship for years. Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β Β  Tune in on all podcast streaming platforms, including YouTube. Β  Β  Β  Β Β  Leave a 5-star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ if you found value in this episode or a previous episode! BOOK US FOR SPEAKING + BRAND DEALS: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Explore our diverse collaboration opportunities as the leading and fastest-growing Black men's mental health platform on social media. Let's create something dope for your brand/company. Take the first step by filling out the form on our website: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/speaking-brand-dealsΒ  HOW TO FIND A DOPE, BLACK THERAPIST: Β β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” We are teaching a FREE webinar on how to find a dope, Black therapist – sign up for the next session here: https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/black-therapist All webinar attendees will have the opportunity to be paired with a Black mental health professional in Safe Haven. We have had 1K+ people sign up for this webinar in the past. Don’t miss out. Slots are limited.Β  SAFE HAVEN: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven is a holistic healing platform built for Black men by Black men. In Safe Haven, you will be connected with a Black mental health professional, so you can finally heal from the things you find it difficult to talk about AND you will receive support from like-minded Black men that are all on their healing journey, so you don’t have to heal alone. Join Safe Haven Now: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-havenΒ  SUPPORT THE PLATFORM: Β β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-haven Monthly Donation: https://buy.stripe.com/eVa5o0fhw1q3guYaEEΒ  Merchandise: https://shop.expressyourselfblackman.comΒ  FOLLOW US: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” TikTok: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.tiktok.com/@expressyourselfblackman) Instagram: Host: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.instagram.com/expressyourselfblackman) Guest: @elliottspeaks (https://www.instagram.com/elliottspeaks/) YouTube:Β https://www.youtube.com/c/ExpressYourselfBlackMan Facebook:Β https://www.facebook.com/expressyourselfblackman

Transcribed - Published: 29 October 2025

XYBM Clips: Don’t punish your kids for doing this

If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 142) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 142: "Why EVERY BLACK MAN needs HOPE with Elliott Connie" β€” it was released on October 20, 2025. In XYBM 142, I sit down with Elliott Connie β€” a psychotherapist, author, and podcaster helping people heal through solution-focused brief therapy. We have a honest conversation about the lasting effects of childhood trauma and abuse, the power of self-love, and the challenges Black men face in advocating for their mental well-being.Β  Β  Β  Β  Elliott also opens up about his own story β€” growing up with an abusive father and how setting one boundary changed the entire fabric of their relationship for years. Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β Β  Tune in on all podcast streaming platforms, including YouTube. Β  Β  Β  Β Β  Leave a 5-star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ if you found value in this episode or a previous episode! BOOK US FOR SPEAKING + BRAND DEALS: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Explore our diverse collaboration opportunities as the leading and fastest-growing Black men's mental health platform on social media. Let's create something dope for your brand/company. Take the first step by filling out the form on our website: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/speaking-brand-dealsΒ  HOW TO FIND A DOPE, BLACK THERAPIST: Β β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” We are teaching a FREE webinar on how to find a dope, Black therapist – sign up for the next session here: https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/black-therapist All webinar attendees will have the opportunity to be paired with a Black mental health professional in Safe Haven. We have had 1K+ people sign up for this webinar in the past. Don’t miss out. Slots are limited.Β  SAFE HAVEN: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven is a holistic healing platform built for Black men by Black men. In Safe Haven, you will be connected with a Black mental health professional, so you can finally heal from the things you find it difficult to talk about AND you will receive support from like-minded Black men that are all on their healing journey, so you don’t have to heal alone. Join Safe Haven Now: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-havenΒ  SUPPORT THE PLATFORM: Β β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Safe Haven: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-haven Monthly Donation: https://buy.stripe.com/eVa5o0fhw1q3guYaEEΒ  Merchandise: https://shop.expressyourselfblackman.comΒ  FOLLOW US: β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” TikTok: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.tiktok.com/@expressyourselfblackman) Instagram: Host: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.instagram.com/expressyourselfblackman) Guest: @elliottspeaks (https://www.instagram.com/elliottspeaks/) YouTube:Β https://www.youtube.com/c/ExpressYourselfBlackMan Facebook:Β https://www.facebook.com/expressyourselfblackman

Transcribed - Published: 28 October 2025

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