On this episode of the podcast, the guys start off talking about the rap beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar. They discuss the entertainment aspect of it, but also the potential harm that sometimes follows. They then move to talking about their own current mental health struggles, the harm of holding in emotions, and how they deal with negative emotions. Black men typically have many obligations and responsibilities, but are also comfortable saying "I'm good" when we're truly not and w...
May 31, 2024
1 hr 5 min
In this episode of the podcast, the guys start the conversation by talking about the allegations against P. Diddy. They share their thoughts on everything that has come up in the media about him, but then the conversation shifts to the topic of accountability.Ideally, many of us believe that we'd step in if harm was being done to another person. However, how does this change when we're out in the community versus with close friends and family? Does it change when safety is at risk?Tune in and...
Apr 30, 2024
1 hr 29 min
In this special episode, we celebrate Women's History Month by centering the experiences of some incredible Black Women. Kim Young, Tiffany Bacon, and Tiffany Roxanne Barrett share their thoughts around their connection to Women's History Month, how representation of Black women has shifted, how Black men can show up for them and so much more!This is an episode you definitely want to listen to! Remember to like, share, subscribe, and follow us on Instagram at @dearblackman_yougood!
Mar 30, 2024
55 min
On this episode of “Dear Black Man, You Good?” the group plays Black History trivia and no one gets their black cards revoked. They discuss the significance of Black History Month, and what they would like to see happen within the Black community moving forward. The group also discusses mindset shifts that could help empower black youth, as well as the need for successful African Americans to help uplift and pour into the community. Lastly, they discuss ways to incorporate black joy into Blac...
Mar 3, 2024
1 hr 14 min
On this BONUS episode of “Dear Black Man, You Good?” the group talks all about love! The group starts off discussing where they saw romantic love growing up. Then they move to the ways in which they express their love for their partners, differences between heterosexual love and queer love, and the ways that they like to be loved. They also talk about how toxic masculinity potentially limits how Black men show love to romantic partners, one another, and ourselvesTune in to this thought-...
Feb 16, 2024
1 hr 9 min
On this episode of "Dear Black Man, You Good?" the group discusses how they feel about expressing their emotions. They discuss what makes them feel emotionally safe and the overall lack of safe spaces for black men to be vulnerable. We discuss how black men have to feel emotionally connected to people to become empathetic. The group session ends with the guys giving men tips on how they can overcome fear of addressing their mental health, and ultimately healing. Sit back and listen to this do...
Jan 31, 2024
1 hr 17 min
On this episode, the group reflects on their feelings of grief, loss and joy during the holiday season. They discuss the different ways they navigate family, the pressure of gift giving and how as adults they began to make their own holiday traditions. Marvin also gives tips on how to establish healthy boundaries with difficult loved ones. Remember that the holidays are the time of the year where people are potentially experiencing various emotions, take time for yourself to validate the...
Dec 20, 2023
1 hr 4 min
In this first episode, group creator Marvin Toliver talks about why he created the group and we come up with group agreements for the space. Then we get into some dope conversation around why spaces like this don't exist for Black men, how emotions are sometimes viewed as weakness, and how holding in emotions can potentially be harmful to ourselves and the folks we love.*As a reminder this is NOT a replacement for therapy but a unique, supportive and therapeutic space for ALL Black men.Black ...
Nov 30, 2023
54 min