Mental Matters Podcast
In the world, there are so many people, especially males, who suffer from mental illnesses for a multitude of reasons. Mostly because it is just uncomfortable to talk about or they are ashamed. Join us (Jerrell and Richard) as we start the discussion and help shift the culture's perspective and mindset on mental health. What's On Your Mind?
Episodes
March 18, 2025 • 27 mins
Raising children is an adjustment. You often see the children and moms get checked on - but how are the dads doing?? Time to check in to make sure these two new dads are okay as they navigate a new norm in their lives.
Intro by @hystericvl
Shoutouts: Our wives and kiddos!
Website: www.mentalmatterspodcast.com under maintenance!
Link to all things Mental Matters Podcast: linktr.ee/mentalmatterspodcast
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March 4, 2025 • 31 mins
Three Children. Two Families. One Podcast. Eight Months Later.
We are back and apologize for the delay. Had to beat the winter blues and postpartum stress/anxiety as dads. Join us as we dust off the mics and marinate the jerk chicken, and prepare for this fatherhood journey
Intro by @hystericvl
Shoutouts: Our wives and kiddos!
Website: www.mentalmatterspodcast.com under maintenance!
Link to all things Mental Matters Podcast: ...
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August 26, 2024 • 65 mins
It’s important to Protect Your Crown. Councilman James Tate Jr is leading the Protect Your Crown initiative for Detroiters and understanding the importance of mental health. He joins us to talk about this and how Detroit is shaping up as we continue to improve our beloved hometown.
Intro by @hystericvl
Shoutouts: IG @councilmantatejr
Link to City of Detroit’s Protect Your Crown: detroitmi.gov/protectyourcrown
Website: www.menta...
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June 25, 2024 • 60 mins
Summer is here. And it’s time for us to “Properly redefining MAN UP….as Dads…. For the culture.” 👀👀
Join us as we talk about the next chapter of our podcast exploring manhood through the lenses of fatherhood. Also, introducing Cartier Rell.
Intro by @hystericvl
Shoutouts: IG @iambrennansteele @climbdetroit
Website: www.mentalmatterspodcast.com
Link to all things Mental Matters Podcast: linktr.ee/mentalmatterspodcast
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March 24, 2024 • 34 mins
Two girl dads in the same room (or car), at the same time?! A good Dad is an involved, intentional and active participant. Listen in as Jerrell and Richard discuss beginning their journey to fatherhood and what’s to come.
WE HAVE A New Website!! Www.mentalmatterspodcast.com
Link to all things Mental Matters: https://linktr.ee/mentalmatterspodcast
Intro: Hysteric - https://linktr.ee/hystericvl
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January 24, 2024 • 49 mins
This new year, we are all about attracting the energy we give. That means cutting off negativity and focusing on positive vibes. Listen in as Jerrell and Richard discuss how crucial our Framily and close friends are to our survival in our local ecosystem.
WE HAVE A New Website!! Www.mentalmatterspodcast.com
Link to all things Mental Matters: https://linktr.ee/mentalmatterspodcast
Intro: Hysteric - https://linktr.ee/hystericvl
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December 28, 2023 • 55 mins
Jerrell and Richard talked about one of the dopest baby showers in 2023 for Baby Girl Mitchell.
Richard finally reveals the secret he’s been terrible at keeping and how his life will change for the better. Whole podcast is full of girl dads!!
WE HAVE A New Website!! Www.mentalmatterspodcast.com
Link to all things Mental Matters: https://linktr.ee/mentalmatterspodcast
Intro: Hysteric - https://linktr.ee/hystericvl
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December 13, 2023 • 50 mins
Our CoHost Richard helped facilitate a panel event called Brother to Brother: Breaking Barriers and Building Bridges. Black Men and Mental Health.
INSTRUCTOR CREDENTIALS: James Harris, LPC;
Davonte Green; and Facilitator Richard Winfrey
This session aims to break barriers and build bridges for mental health in wellness for Black males. Through open dialogue, this session will emphasize the importance of recognizing and addressi...
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November 27, 2023 • 31 mins
Music (like podcasting) is one of the best methods of story telling and artistic expression in order to connect with an audience. From bouts with depression, anxiety, and even thoughts of suicidal ideation, some of your favorite artists such as Missy Elliott, Megan the Stallions, Big Sean and more tell some stories about what’s going on in their life that you wouldn’t believe in their music. This episode is shedding light on some o...
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November 14, 2023 • 36 mins
It’s time for something that “Therapy Taught Me”. Are fellas afraid of the copays or the post therapy reflection in the mirror ?? We open up some important lessons learned and what therapy has done for us personally.
WE HAVE A New Website!! Www.mentalmatterspodcast.com
Link to all things Mental Matters: https://linktr.ee/mentalmatterspodcast
Intro: Hysteric - https://linktr.ee/hystericvl
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October 18, 2023 • 29 mins
We have a baby!! Jerrell is ready for Fatherhood while Richard is ready to welcome his new goddaughter to the world.
Listen as we discuss what Jerrell is doing to prepare to be the best “Girldad” as he can and we discuss how our role as father figures are preparing us for the newest addition to the Mitchells.
Also, we recap the best baby shower of 2023.
WE HAVE A New Website!! Www.mentalmatterspodcast.com
Link to all things M...
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September 6, 2023 • 16 mins
Old to us. New to you.
From the latest purchases, to unpacking or simply just seeing how one another feels - check ins matter. We sit down to discuss life, recent news, and all the things in between.
WE HAVE A New Website!! Www.mentalmatterspodcast.com
Link to all things Mental Matters: https://linktr.ee/mentalmatterspodcast
Intro: Hysteric - https://linktr.ee/hystericvl
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August 23, 2023 • 14 mins
Jerrell is a believer. Richard is putting respeck on her name. Now that both of us have seen Beyoncé in concert, we can finally unpack why fellas can be ok in the 🐝 Hive.
WE HAVE A New Website!! Www.mentalmatterspodcast.com
Link to all things Mental Matters: https://linktr.ee/mentalmatterspodcast
Intro: Hysteric - https://linktr.ee/hystericvl
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August 9, 2023 • 14 mins
Be careful what you ask or pray for… because you just may get it. Rich and Jerrell discuss the importance of being intentional on what you really desire in life. New house, spouse, car, etc.
WE HAVE A New Website!! Www.mentalmatterspodcast.com
Link to all things Mental Matters: https://linktr.ee/mentalmatterspodcast
Intro: Hysteric - https://linktr.ee/hystericvl
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July 31, 2023 • 10 mins
“What is Mental Matters Again?? Why y’all even create this??” We talk about that and more of who we would love to have on the podcast coming up.
We were also able to link up with some up and coming Detroit Podcasters.
- She Too STEM Podcast : https://linktr.ee/shetoostem
- Black Fridays Podcast: https://bio.site/blackfridays
- Calvin Nellum Podcast: https://youtube.com/@MrNellumkalvin
- Let’s Talk About It Podcast: https://p...
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July 14, 2023 • 67 mins
100 Episodes in, and our Peace is STILL more important. (Kudos to Black Mental Wellness).
From dealing with family during big events, to grieve over time, Jerrell and Rich get into how they battled through them in a healthy matter.
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May 31, 2023 • 69 mins
It seems that holding men accountable is more difficult as the days go on.
Rich and Jerrell discuss why we as men need to hold our brethren to a standard in all circumstances and why brotherhood circles is more than sports talk and who has the latest shoes.
Intro Song “Your Mental Matters” by @Hysteric
Link to all things Mental Matters Podcast:
Website under maintenance
Catch up on all podcast, merch, and other things Men...
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April 25, 2023 • 74 mins
The celebration of 5 Years of Mental Matters and Rell and Rich discuss why being apart of the BMF (Black Married Fellas Inc) comes with a few tools you’ll need.
Intro Song “Your Mental Matters” by @Hysteric
Link to all things Mental Matters Podcast:
Website (Stream, Merch, etc. can be found): www.mentalmatterspod.com
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/mentalmatterspodcast
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March 22, 2023 • 67 mins
“I’m going to the grocery store. I want to wear these white cement 3s. - let’s get right” Sometimes the final fit is worth being a few minutes late. That’s what our guest and friend of the show Destin Grayson of Dayton Ohio helped us discuss on this episode. Join us as we discuss how his love for fashion had made thousands of people want to watch how he and his family coordinates the perfect fit for any occasion.
Find him on all s...
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March 13, 2023 • 78 mins
Ain’t Nothing Like Feeling Top 5. Fab 5. Crispy Line Up. Clean Kicks. Smell Goods. Using the Tools from Therapy. Rell and Rich break down when they feel that they are Top 5.
Intro Song “Your Mental Matters” by @Hysteric
Link to all things Mental Matters Podcast:
Website (Stream, Merch, etc. can be found): www.mentalmatterspod.com
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/mentalmatterspodcast
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