Today we are discussing the gravitational pull of the barber shop and how it is instantly of sacred place where men feel comfortable expressing themselves. Sometimes the barbershop gets a bad reputation because of the locker room talk, the derogatory comments that are made and the fact that it may be a breeding ground for what people call toxic mas…

Today we are discussing the association between men choosing to take care of themselves and the guilt that can be associated with that. When men take charge of their own mental health we get judged. Is selfcare and happiness synonymous? Self-care is about quality of life. Is a lack of happiness built into the definition of aman? The concessions tha…

Today we take on the the topic of Clay and AD from Love Is Blind. We discuss how much hate that Clay has been getting since the season of Love is Blind ended. We discuss how black men should learn to accept love even if they feel unworthy. We also speak on how to move on from generational trauma.

Today we are tackling the idea of Peter Pan Syndrome within the black community. We discuss is this something that truly exist and what the impacts may be of our people not wanting to grow up. Mikell contends that black society actually has more of the "Wendy Syndrome" where we end up growing too fast and that this Peter Pan syndrome is not born fr…

Today we are discussing the lack of historical knowledge of how men and women worked together during the civil rights movement to advance black society. We haven't been taught the impact of how black women have impacted our movement. If we were taught to hold black women in higher regard would we protect them better? Have we been conditioned to see…

Today we are tackling topic brought to light by Ebony K. Williams and the backlash of her stating that she would only date a bus driver if they owned the bus. We discuss how the way women view status impacts the value that men place on themselves. We discuss how those thoughts impact our decision making process.…

Today we are talking about the man's ability to have close friendships. Are low maintenance friendships just an excuse for men not to connect with each other properly? Less than half of men report that they are satisfied with their friendships, and only about 1 in 5 said they had received emotional support from friend in the last 2 weeks. What woul…

The dilemma of mental health for black men when it comes to money almost has a direct correlation. We discussed how finances have become central to a man's identity. We discuss our regrets of what we have given up for money and how we want to start looking at our relationship with money. Forbes Article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/rahkimsabree/202…

Today we discuss Dr. Umar's stance that black men having to take responsibility their role in black women being masculine.

Today we had a chance to talk to Tunji Adebayo aka The Most Blessed Man Alive regarding his dream to build a community of 100 black men to commit themselves to Flow State through his company Rhyme LLC. Last year Tunji set out on a journey to post an inspirational message on his social media platforms for everyday of the year. Tunji discusses the im…

Today we are speaking on vulnerability. We talk about what it means to cry and the underlying feelings that men feel when they are being emotional. We discuss the times we were most ashamed with our vulnerability.

Today we discuss cycles and how they play a very critical part of our lives. We discuss generational cycles and how strong they can be and even how behaviors can be written into DNA. We discussion the connections that you can make even with family members that you haven't known.

Today we discuss the Tory Lanez trial and the impact that it had on society. We talk what protection looks like for black women post this trial and also how wee feel about the results of the trial.

We had the pleasure of sitting down and having a conversation with the next generation of leaders and talked about mental health, stress, school and coping skills. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yougoodbruhpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yougoodbruhpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/yougoodbruhpod Ryan Cameron Foundation: https:…

Today we are discussing whether or not people today are using mental health as a way of not taking accountability. As mental health advocates we must also acknowledge when it is being taken advantage of and speak out about it. Is there a line where accountability must come into play and mental health must take a back seat?…

Today we are discussing the therapist who goes by @unusuallybre on tik tok and how she addressed men on their need to get more emotionally intelligent and seek therapy. She took a very different approach to spreading her message using profanity and a tone that many did not find acceptable and she ultimately lost her job because of the post. In the …

We are talking about the burdens that men carry and how to recognize when a burden is too much for you to take personally. Men tend to absorb burdens as most times we handle tough situations very well and many lean on us to be that strength, but how much is too much. How do you know when you are overburdened?…

Today we are talking about what it looks like when a man is just not happy with life and how that dissatisfaction can impact society as a whole. Sam Dupe and Warren discuss moments in their life where they could potentially been an unhappy man. We speak on the dangers of man not addressing the sources of his unhappiness. We also discuss how importa…

Today we are talking about how trauma bonds can create toxic relationships. We discuss trauma bonds from a romantic relationship perspective. Warren speaks on the trauma bond he had with his father. We discuss the characteristics of trauma bonds and authentic bonds and how to tell the difference.

Do black men get criticized too much for the things that bring them joy? Are women okay with men having a good time without them.....why or why not? Is black boy joy something that society is really trying to block. We discuss the idea of solo enjoyment and the importance of it to your mental health.…

This week we took some time do dissect a clip of TD Jakes sermon stating that women are being raised to be men and are applauded for their masculine behaviors. He proceeds to list a set of behaviors that he believes women in society are applauded for and they are all very off-putting characteristics of men. We discuss whether or not there is any tr…

There was a conversation that took Twitter by storm regarding who is carrying the emotional weight in black relationships. Today we discuss whether or not women have been overcompensating and bearing the brunt of the emotional weight of relationships due to the lack of empathy, emotional maturity, and emotional intelligence of men. Warren P gives h…

Sam Dupe brought his younger cousin Gethro onto the show to discuss the Mental Health of the Gen Z generation. We discuss how the Gen Z generation is one that has not had the luxury of growing up without social media. We talk about what that means from a mental health standpoint. Gethro discusses the type of mental support that he receives from the…

What does your support structure look like? Who do men call when they are in a bad mental space, bad relationship space, bad financial space? Today we are talking about the support structure for men as they go through life and what it looks like to have healthy support structures. We are encouraging men not to wait until they need support to develo…

We are talking Will Smith smacking Chris Rock at the Oscar's. This is a longer podcast, but it is a good one, especially towards the end. We discuss how every black man is just one moment away from snapping in the way that Will did. Tell Mikell talks about how people don't act depressed they act like they are good, but really they are not, and how …

Today we are talking about the Meg Thee Stallion Tory Lanez situation. Warren and Sam Dupe have had an ongoing argument regarding how the court of public opinion has treated Tory Lanez during this whole ordeal. Warren feels that black men don't get enough grace in situations that involve any type of criminal activity and wants people to extend the …

Tell Mikell had the privilege of being invited to a Women's Retreat centered around healing and empowerment. Tell Mikell came to give the women a man's perspective and also answer any questions. We discuss what happens when people commit to working on their healing. We also discussed how jealous Tell Mikell was about how many of these spaces that w…

Today we talk about how difficult it is for men to rest because our perceived worth is embedded within our everyday grind and our everyday struggle. So many men work themselves to exhaustion and don't think twice about it because they are taught that their value is tied to how much they can produce or how much they can perform. We break down how th…

Today we are talking about narcissism and taking a deeper dive into how our current society feeds the narcissistic personality. We discuss the traits of narcissism and the spectrum of where it fits when it comes to mental health. Tell Mikell talks about how narcissism feeds dysfunction and makes dysfunction look great. Sam Dupe wants to know why pe…

Today we are having a conversation about men that are scared to be in successful relationships. Sam Dupe has an interesting theory that he feels like there are a lot of men out here that are afraid of the responsibility associated with being the head of household. We analyze whether or not that fear manifests itself in the sabotage of romantic rela…

Today we are having a conversation that has been had in family group chats regarding the vaccine. Joe speaks on the agenda to depopulate the earth and how there are bigger things at play. Tell Mikell and Sam aren't convinced that the plan to depopulate the earth is actually working or a functional plan at all. We all give our insights into our thou…

Today we talk with Justina Victoria, a Men's Psychosexual Expert, to have a dialogue about the sexual experience. We discuss how men are taught early that sex is a performance rather than an experience and how those teachings have a strong impact on the male psyche. We discuss how emotional issues can resurface as sexual issues if not dealt with pr…

Today we bring on a special guest Cam J who speaks about his struggles with Post-Graduation Depression. Cam talks about how the transition from college to working every day and trying to balance his old social life with his new post-graduate life was difficult for him. He discussed his issues with being the youngest at his job and how at times it f…

Today we are talking with Pastor Theodore Rollins of Suwannee Worship Center regarding the state of the black church. We discuss how the black church went from being a staple in the community to one of the most criticized parts of the community. We discuss the emergence of megachurches and what that means for the black community. We also talk about…

Today we are talking all about crime and how it has spiked over the past year or so. Tell Mikell believes that the rise in crime is due to organized crime and Joe Dupe thinks that the rise in crime specifically in Atlanta is based on an energy shift and high anxiety and normal people are committing violent crimes who have never committed a violent …

On today’s podcast we are talking about languishing which is often referred to as the middle child of mental health. Languish often gets overlooked because it is not quite depressed and not quite thriving it is a weird stage in the middle. Languishing is like living but looking at your life through a foggy window. You’re not quite depressed and hav…

Today we are talking about a depressed black community. We discuss why it is that some black communities are in such a distressed state. Can a community as a whole be depressed? We discuss whether or not black communities have pride in things that have been detrimental to us as a whole. Mikell discusses how the black community attacked the church a…

Today we are talking about the show All-American which airs on the CW television network. The show has embedded several mental health themes into this show and we thought we should cover some of them. We discuss the way that mental health can manifest into physical ailments. We also discuss how sometimes we are avoidant with issues that bother us a…

This episode is about family and how dysfunctional family relationships are more common than we realize. We talk about the notion of whether or not you can choose a family. At what point do you have to choose your sanity over your family? When is it okay to give family passes on how they treat you? Should the family be a forced concept or should we…

Today we take a look at is the role of men really needed in society. Are there imperative roles that men play in society and are these roles innate or assigned? We take a deep dive at the value of men and what they bring to society, to family, to relationships. How do men hold men accountable for the pain that men cause throughout the years? We dis…

Tell Mikell got a question from his sister asking him is sexism always a bad thing. The question was sparked by a previous conversation we had in the "Women Drive the Message" Podcast. We have a conversation with a friend of the show Jessica regarding the difference between sexism and gender roles and whether or not there is ever an instance in whi…

Through the past year, we have experienced several traumatic experiences. This conversation is centered on vibrating higher and how to not let these worldly situations get you too down. We are discussing how to control our energy in order to bounce back quicker from the things that this crazy world throws at us. We discuss the internal locus of con…

MERCH ALERT!!! GIve Yourself Grace merch is available for a limited time click here to get your merch!!! In today’s episode, we have IraqMaxx from Double Tap Coalition on the show to talk about everything gun-related. We talk about why guns are such taboo in the black community. We discuss the difference between the promotion of the right to vote v…

Is it okay for women to compare the men trying to pursue them to the greatness of their fathers and how they treated them? Good fathers will move mountains for their baby girls, but could this potentially hinder their ability to find love as an adult? Sam Dupe talks about how he goes above and beyond to be the best father possible, but he wants to …

In today’s episode we are having a conversation about grief. Joe Dupe recently lost his ex-girlfriend someone very close to him that he shared a lot of memories with from college until early adulthood. He talks about the shock and the wave of emotions that he has felt dealing with grief. We discuss the feelings of regret and guilt that come along w…

Today we bring JG onto the show to talk about the epic battle between the hedgefunds and the retail traders over the Gamestop stock. JG explains what a short squeeze is and gives some background on the Gamestop controversy. We talk about why this type of financial revolution should matter to black people and elaborate on how the financial crisis of…

Today we are discussing the difference between selfishness and self-interest. These two terms are commonly used in the same breath however they have a totally different meaning. There are times when people will call you selfish based on you taking a genuine interest in yourself and your wellbeing. During this conversation we make clear distinctions…

Today we are having a conversation about insecurity. We start by making the clear distinction between jealousy and insecurity. We discuss how insecurity is born out of emotional trauma that carries over into various relationships. Insecurity can make people overly present or overly absent and we get into how growth is necessary and how life experie…

This is an interesting conversation about what dating looks like in today's society. We specifically talk about the dating game in Atlanta and the different variables that make the type of men that most women are looking for scarce. Has the scarcity of acceptable men shifted the narrative from women being the prize to men being the prize? Should me…

Today we are talking about the social limitations on the way men can love. Smokey Norful posted a picture holding his 16-year-old son on the couch after Thanksgiving dinner. It was posted in a black fathers group and the response to the photo was very polarizing. We talk about the need to be so manly that we don’t show our sons love properly and do…