As children grow older, they are watching and listening to everything they see. One day they’ll listening to this podcast and this is what we want them to know. This is the Mental Matters Podcast - Detroit’s first podcast with a glimpse of black men openly sharing their journey through mental wellness, positive vibes, and adulthood. Intro by @hystericvl Shoutouts: Black Fridays Podcast Website: www.mentalmatterspodcast.com under maintenance! Link to all things Mental Matters Podcast: linktr.ee/mentalmatterspodcast

The Wait is Over. Mental Matters Podcast is back. Jerrell tells what he would give up for a Lions Super Bowl Victory. Rich is thankful for life after some crazy news. This is the Mental Matters Podcast - Detroit’s first podcast with a glimpse of black men openly sharing their journey through mental wellness, positive vibes, and adulthood. Intro by @hystericvl Shoutouts: Black Fridays Podcast Website: www.mentalmatterspodcast.com under maintenance! Link to all things Mental Matters Podcast: linktr.ee/mentalmatterspodcast

Raising children is an adjustment. You often see the children and moms get checked on - but how are the dads doing?? Time to check in to make sure these two new dads are okay as they navigate a new norm in their lives. Intro by @hystericvl Shoutouts: Our wives and kiddos! Website: www.mentalmatterspodcast.com under maintenance! Link to all things Mental Matters Podcast: linktr.ee/mentalmatterspodcast

Three Children. Two Families. One Podcast. Eight Months Later. We are back and apologize for the delay. Had to beat the winter blues and postpartum stress/anxiety as dads. Join us as we dust off the mics and marinate the jerk chicken, and prepare for this fatherhood journey Intro by @hystericvl Shoutouts: Our wives and kiddos! Website: www.mentalmatterspodcast.com under maintenance! Link to all things Mental Matters Podcast: linktr.ee/mentalmatterspodcast

It’s important to Protect Your Crown. Councilman James Tate Jr is leading the Protect Your Crown initiative for Detroiters and understanding the importance of mental health. He joins us to talk about this and how Detroit is shaping up as we continue to improve our beloved hometown. Intro by @hystericvl Shoutouts: IG @councilmantatejr Link to City of Detroit’s Protect Your Crown: detroitmi.gov/protectyourcrown Website: www.mentalmatterspodcast.com Link to all things Mental Matters Podcast: linktr.ee/mentalmatterspodcast

Summer is here. And it’s time for us to “Properly redefining MAN UP….as Dads…. For the culture.” 👀👀 Join us as we talk about the next chapter of our podcast exploring manhood through the lenses of fatherhood. Also, introducing Cartier Rell. Intro by @hystericvl Shoutouts: IG @iambrennansteele @climbdetroit Website: www.mentalmatterspodcast.com Link to all things Mental Matters Podcast: linktr.ee/mentalmatterspodcast

Two girl dads in the same room (or car), at the same time?! A good Dad is an involved, intentional and active participant. Listen in as Jerrell and Richard discuss beginning their journey to fatherhood and what’s to come. WE HAVE A New Website!! Www.mentalmatterspodcast.com Link to all things Mental Matters: https://linktr.ee/mentalmatterspodcast Intro: Hysteric - https://linktr.ee/hystericvl

This new year, we are all about attracting the energy we give. That means cutting off negativity and focusing on positive vibes. Listen in as Jerrell and Richard discuss how crucial our Framily and close friends are to our survival in our local ecosystem. WE HAVE A New Website!! Www.mentalmatterspodcast.com Link to all things Mental Matters: https://linktr.ee/mentalmatterspodcast Intro: Hysteric - https://linktr.ee/hystericvl

Jerrell and Richard talked about one of the dopest baby showers in 2023 for Baby Girl Mitchell. Richard finally reveals the secret he’s been terrible at keeping and how his life will change for the better. Whole podcast is full of girl dads!! WE HAVE A New Website!! Www.mentalmatterspodcast.com Link to all things Mental Matters: https://linktr.ee/mentalmatterspodcast Intro: Hysteric - https://linktr.ee/hystericvl

Our CoHost Richard helped facilitate a panel event called Brother to Brother: Breaking Barriers and Building Bridges. Black Men and Mental Health. INSTRUCTOR CREDENTIALS: James Harris, LPC; Davonte Green; and Facilitator Richard Winfrey This session aims to break barriers and build bridges for mental health in wellness for Black males. Through open dialogue, this session will emphasize the importance of recognizing and addressing the unique challenges that hinder the personal growth and development of Black males. Together, we will build bridges that lead to enhanced mental well-being and a resilient, empowered Black community. Join us in this critical endeavor to unlock the potential of our sons, brothers, and ourselves, contributing to a stronger and united future for all.