The Growth Plate
The Growth Plate
Michael Maxwell
Listener’s plates are filled with talk on topics that cover the gamut of life; perspectives from four black men, CJ, Doc, Kip & Steve. Friends with views from critical thought and knowledge to straight up, funny...We feed your mind, growth is up to you.
Saving Ourselves With Better Health
On this episode we talk about the major illnesses we face and what it's going to take to reverse the health indicators that tell us something is wrong. We can't be our best selves if our body, mind and spirit is sick. Let's talk prevention and helping our community live better and thrive. Click this link for to watch the episode Video Support the show On The Growth Plate we feed your mind, growth is up to you! Click this link to Support the podcast
Jun 26
1 hr 5 min
The Connection Code: Mastering Modern Relationships
This episode breaks down the code for building relationships worth keeping. We explore how to define your needs, master the essential skills for deep connection, and develop your own identity within interpersonal relationships. Support the show On The Growth Plate we feed your mind, growth is up to you! Click this link to Support the podcast
May 1
1 hr 5 min
Erasure: Imagine Being Deleted
It's happened before and it's happening again. Efforts to play down the contributions and value of certain people or remove them altogether. We discuss what's happening on a daily basis before our very eyes. You can view the full episode on YouTube using this link: https://youtu.be/-0LJiTbUDlc Support the show On The Growth Plate we feed your mind, growth is up to you! Click this link to Support the podcast
Mar 16
1 hr
Project Redemption: The Intersection of Fate and Destiny
Malachi Armstrong took the life of Miriam Wilson in an accident. He hit her but he didn't run. He's a new man, dedicated to improving himself and the lives of others...with a life gone and her sons always in mind. Click video for this episode. Support the show On The Growth Plate we feed your mind, growth is up to you! Click this link to Support the podcast
Jan 5
59 min
The Heart Attack Part II
He could have left us for good! With a second chance, he's a better man in every way. Part II is for everyone to take home some lessons for living, for life. Support the show On The Growth Plate we feed your mind, growth is up to you! Click this link to Support the podcast
Oct 30, 2025
1 hr 27 min
The Heart Attack Episode
Young and healthy...but stressed. Imagine not seeing the signs, then a doctor says you are in the middle of a heart attack. There's a lot to learn from this episode. Support the show On The Growth Plate we feed your mind, growth is up to you! Click this link to Support the podcast
Sep 17, 2025
58 min
Relationship Levels: Exclusivity, Commitment, and...Ownership?
My girl, my man, my love—no matter what term you use for your partner, your word of choice can imply much more than just that they’re special to you. In this episode, one word in particular—ownership—draws battle lines, and we might need a lawyer. Support the show On The Growth Plate we feed your mind, growth is up to you! Click this link to Support the podcast
Jul 24, 2025
58 min
Can I Borrow Your Pops?
A Father's Day special...who's crying? We celebrate a strong father & son relationship challenged by addiction, sobriety, and recovery. CJ shares his "Pops" for an interview with the crew; 32 years of sobriety, recovery and growth. "Have you ever seen a man live twice?" Support the show On The Growth Plate we feed your mind, growth is up to you! Click this link to Support the podcast
Jun 15, 2025
2 hr 2 min
Strategizing Your Voice, Vote & Money
CJ, Doc and our guest look back at the election, the power of the vote and boycotting. We tackle the questions, is the African American vote and our estimated 1.5 trillion dollar spending power taken for granted? Support the show On The Growth Plate we feed your mind, growth is up to you! Click this link to Support the podcast
May 22, 2025
1 hr 24 min
Expanding Identity: Choosing Who You Are
The crew returns to talk about choosing who we are and why that matters in the big picture of humanity. Knowing who you are and staying true to what's best for you is a challenge against the boxes society tries to force us into. Support the show On The Growth Plate we feed your mind, growth is up to you! Click this link to Support the podcast
Apr 15, 2025
1 hr 5 min
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