The Emotional Lives of
Black Men Podcast
Honest, uncensored stories of vulnerability, pressure, and truth.
Featured Episodes
Listen to highlights from Season 1, originally produced in 2019.
About the Show
It’s exhausting being a Black man—and often, we’re expected to mask it. Many of us weren’t raised to be vulnerable, taught to embrace emotional intelligence, or given space to fail without consequence. The pressure is constant: succeed, but above all, don’t mess up. This podcast is a space for honest, uncensored storytelling where Black men share their truths across different contexts and environments—creating visibility, connection, and a deeper understanding of our emotional lives.
Season 1 was originally produced in 2019.
Season 1 Episodes
Ep 1 – Marc Guirand: Career, Culture, and Mental Health
How stereotypes, cultural influences, and family/workplace pressures shape the mental health of Black men.Ep 2 – Brandy Gadson: Therapy and Stigma
A therapist’s perspective on stigma, misconceptions, and the need for accessible mental health care.Ep 3 – Sanford Jenkins Jr.: Creativity and Narrative
How mental health informs creativity and the narratives built around Black men in media and art.Ep 4 – Dr. Niyi Omotoso: Immigration and Identity
An immigrant’s view on cultural differences, stigma, and navigating identity as a Black male in America.Ep 5 – Jewel Love: Surviving Corporate America
The journey toward self-discovery and mental health while thriving as a Black man in corporate spaces.Ep 6 – Solomon Hughes: Education and Opportunity
The mental health benefits of pursuing higher education and increasing Black male representation in academia.Ep 7 – Nadir Nelson: Fathers, Identity, and Drive
Reflections on fatherhood, identity, and the lessons that drive personal meaning and mental well-being.Ep 8 – Danny Ray: Community and Quarter-Life Crisis
On building community, navigating the quarter-life crisis, and the challenge of finding time to relax.Ep 9 – Marlon Miller: Mind, Body, and Spirit
Yoga, meditation, and connecting with nature to strengthen mental, physical, and spiritual well-being.