EP. 286: Black Men’s Childhood Trauma: The Lasting Impact & How to Heal

In this week’s powerful episode of SAUNAIE, we’re tackling a topic most people avoid: Black men’s childhood trauma.

We unpack the experiences too many of us were forced to bury — from physical abuse to absent fathers to growing up in environments where pain was normalized and emotions were silenced.

Did you know:

• 60% of Black men report experiencing at least one traumatic event in childhood

• Black boys are 3x more likely to experience physical punishment

• Unhealed trauma increases the risk of depression by 300%, anxiety by 250%, and substance abuse by 400%

This episode explores how those wounds follow us into adulthood — affecting our relationships, our mental health, our careers, and how we see ourselves as men.

You’ll learn:

• How childhood trauma shapes your adult life

• What signs to look for in yourself and others

• Practical ways to start healing and redefining manhood

• Why breaking the silence is one of the bravest things you can do