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?
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July 19, 2021 • 60 min
Pride Flags and the Word “Ally” ONLY during June is lazy advocacy that must be stopped.
Our Brother Christopher Edgar-Smith LMSW joins us and helps redefine what true advocacy looks like for all our black men - including for the LGBTQIA+ community regardless of who is in the room, how genuinely taking time to understanding pronouns/identities can go a long way, why we as Black Men should address Homophobia in many layers and ...
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July 5, 2021 • 54 min
“Pink gators, my Detroit players
Timbs for my hooligans in Brooklyn”.
Brandon Frame w/ Jerrell and Richard and talks The Black Man Can, why seeing positive black images is good for our mental , and much more.
Detroit Residents Affected by June 25-26 Rain Event: https://detroitmi.gov/departments/water-and-sewerage-department/dwsd-customer-service/dwsd-damage-claims-sewage-backups
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June 16, 2021 • 66 min
Mental Health Awareness is 24/7/365. We joined our Friend of the Show, Ty the Pod Guy of The Opinionated Bruhtha Podcast about why Mental Health Matters for us as Black Men, why we need our safe spaces, and Ty states his opinion on where Mental Matters Podcast stands in historical terms.
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June 1, 2021 • 51 min
Film Director and fellow Jerk Chicken enthusiast Charles Kennedy Jr. tells us how his Mental Health journey led him to directing the film, Affliction.
Shoutouts: J. Cole - The Off-season on Tidal: The Offseason x J. Cole
Charles Kennedy Jr: https://instagram.com/ckennedyjr
Affliction Film: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/afflictionmovie/
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May 8, 2021 • 65 min
May is for Mother’s Day and Mental Health Awareness month - however, everyone’s view or definition on celebrating their moms may be different. We get into the real parts of what relationships with mothers may look like and the ways in which your mom can impact your mental health.
Intro 🎵 : Your Mental Matters by @Hysteric
Shoutouts: Piff Marti - Boys Do Cry on Tidal: https://tidal.com/track/155752525
National Alli...
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April 30, 2021 • 99 min
Our cohost Richard joins Dr Bridget Leonard (known as Dr. B) In her panel series “Let’s Talk Grown Folk Style” when it comes to raising Black Sons in 2021 with everything going on in the world.
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April 15, 2021 • 59 min
One of the ways we can eliminate stressors in our life is to identify what positively or negatively impacts us, or our triggers. Jerrell and Richard discuss what triggers them and what to do when you know you know.
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Links to Articles:
Minnesota Police murder Daunte Wright - Https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/apr/12/minnesota-police-shooting-daunte-wright
9 Helpful Tips When Working from Home Tri...
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March 16, 2021 • 80 min
The only thing worse than our current day trauma is Black Generational Trauma.
Join us as we go back to our discussion on Black mental health, our trauma and how we work together to make things better for the next generation with Dr. Donna Coleman as apart of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated of Southfield Michigan and their Black History Month week of events.
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Alpha Phi Alpha Frate...
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February 23, 2021 • 54 min
Many people have turned to cooking from home and trying new recipes as their stress reliever of choice since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Culinary Influencer and Host of “Cooking with Friends”, Alex Hill, joins us to discuss how creations in the kitchen can improve our mental health and why cooking can be your self-care activity.
Contact Info
Alex Hill
@justaddhotsauce_
https://linktr.ee/justaddhotsauce_
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February 8, 2021 • 58 min
Apologies require action: Mr. Nate Carela LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist)helps us learn the difference of Being Sorry vs. Apologetic, how your apologizing takes two, and knowing the correct apology language makes all the difference.
Contact Info
G. Nathanael "Nate" Carela, LMFT
(313)279-8034
nate@crcdd.com
counselingandresourcecenter.com
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January 18, 2021 • 76 min
“Some of that RAISE UP THE ROOF, 90 PROOF Religion”
Bishop Daryl Harris helps us clear up the history and stigma of “Pray It Away” when it comes to your mental health as well as where the divide of your faith and mental health comes from in the Spiritual sense.
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January 4, 2021 • 53 min
Let’s go into the New Year with Good Intentions and No Regrets. This episode is our Goodbye to all things 2020 and how we want to step with purpose and intent in 2021.
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Shoutouts:
Celine Christine Skincare and Clothing 👕🧼 - https://www.etsy.com/shop/celinechristinebrand
Black Fire Winery and Brewery 🍷🍻- http://blackfirewinery.com/
Links to articles from episode:
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December 21, 2020 • 51 min
After the year we experienced, we head into the new year and plan to leave somethings in the past: systemic racism, COVID19, the number 45 (y’all know the orange reason why) and gaslighting. We cover how gaslighting is toxic, why vaccines keep us all safe, and why “Frazier” needs to make a comeback.
🎶 x @hystericvl
Links to articles from episode:
https://www.vox.com/first-person/2018/12/19/18140830/gaslighting-rela...
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November 24, 2020 • 46 min
When Summer turns into Fall, you look up and POOF: It’s 5:15pm. The Winter Blues don’t just come from out of thin air - it’s Seasonal Affective Disorder and we are discussing how we will fight it during the Holiday Season.
🎶 x @hystericvl
Links to articles from episode:
1. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/seasonal-affective-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20364651
2. https://blog.genomind.com/10-ways-to...
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November 9, 2020 • 61 min
As 2020 rolls along, it seems like we just need to get our things in order, grab our snacks, some comfy socks. We may be working and living at home through the holiday season. Jerrell and Richard talk through the ways to prepare for spending Thanksgiving season in the midst of COVID-19.
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Shoutout - @traderjoes @mcbridesisters
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1. Separating Work-life from Hom...
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October 7, 2020 • 76 min
We held our live recording during the first ever Virtual @nsbeconvention and discussed the importance of having REAL friends to establish transparency and conversations that you need to have.
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September 21, 2020 • 60 min
We back!! Sorry for the wait as we have been All ZOOMed out. @Zoom is a very reliable tool and proven to be a helpful during 2020. However, if one more person schedules a Zoom “anything”!? Let’s talk about Establishing Boundaries while we Work From Home and how crucial it is maintaining our sanity, and the tools so you can do just that.
🎶 x @hystericvl
Article Link: https://www.fastcompany.com/90518168/6-reasons-w...
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July 28, 2020 • 79 min
The phrase “Black Men Don’t Cheat” is actually a challenge for our fellas to get it together. Blair joins us to discuss his bout with infidelity, why the album 4:44 was historically important for our podcast and for black men and why ALL Black Men need therapy.
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Shoutout - 4:44 the Album x JayZ
Website - www.mentalmatterspod.com
Linktree - link in bio (https://linktr.ee/mentalmatterspodcast)
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July 6, 2020 • 65 min
On part II of our Men’s Panel, we discuss the importance of brotherhood and accountability, protecting the women in our lives, how we change create change the world in an election year, and why love languages are not just for romantic relationships. Check out Part II of our Men’s Panel sponsored by Next Steps Together.
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Shoutout of the week - www.nextstepstogether.com
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June 23, 2020 • 62 min
Men are being open and honest, it can shift a culture and change our narratives. We focus on the importance of checking in with your immediate circle, how 2020 has impacted us individually, and much more. So much more that we needed two episodes. Check out Part I of our Men’s Panel sponsored by Next Steps Together (www.nextstepstogether.com)
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Shoutout of the week - @celinechristine_skincare
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