Mr. BigHead Reads

🔥 BLACK MEN ARE TAUGHT HOW TO SURVIVE. BUT WHO TAUGHT US HOW TO HEAL? 🔥 If you're a Black man navigating faith, purpose, leadership, relationships, mental health, or simply trying to become the healthiest version of yourself, this conversation is for you. This week on Brother Breathe, we're honored to welcome Rev. Dr. Delman Coates, pastor, scholar, author, activist, and one of the most...

June is Men's Health Month, and we're kicking it off with an important conversation about the power of community, connection, and belonging. This week on Brother Breathe, I'm joined by my friend, brother, and community builder, DaShawn Usher, Founder and Executive Director of MOBI. A Bronx native making an incredible impact in Atlanta, DaShawn has dedicated his life to creating spaces...

What happens when you combine breathwork, sound bowls, and intentional rest? This week on Brother Breathe, we sit down with Taelor Mason, founder of Oh Soul Well.ness, for an immersive conversation on sound healing and nervous system care. From the very beginning, we slow down, breathe together, and step into a space of calm. Taelor walks us through the power of sound baths and how simple practice...

We’re kicking off our Her Voice, Her Advocacy series for Women’s Herstory Month with an amazing conversation featuring lifestyle & self-love coach Toni Hunt . We talk about self-love, confidence, mental wellness, and the power of women using their voices. This is a conversation you don’t want to miss. 🎥 Watch the full episode and join the conversation. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and sha...

This week on Brother Breathe , I’m honored to be joined by Dr. Jonathan Shepherd , a nationally respected psychiatrist, leader, and advocate whose work sits at the powerful intersection of mental health, compassion, and community care . Dr. Shepherd is known for his trauma-informed, culturally responsive approach to adult mental health, supporting individuals navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD,...

This week on Brother Breathe, we continue our Black History Month celebration by honoring the brilliance, leadership, and impact of Black men in education. I’m joined by Dr. Chris Collins, scholar, advocate, and educator, for a powerful conversation on purpose, identity, and the work of supporting Black men across educational spaces. Dr. Collins brings a rich background in youth development, publi...

The truth is: the holidays aren’t easy for everyone. Between family expectations, financial stress, old wounds, and the pressure to be ‘on,’ many of us struggle quietly. And Queer and trauma-surviving communities and those who have experience loss, often carry an extra layer. experience So before we talk solutions, before we unpack tools, I want to acknowledge the reality: If the holiday season fe...

In this Brother Breathe episode, we’re joined by Chef Rome, who shows us how food, wellness, and self-care intersect in powerful ways. We talk about:Healthy habits that actually stickWhy foods affect our mental and emotional wellness Eating with diabetes prevention in mind Easy meals you can make without being a “chef.” Food as culture, healing, and liberationWhether you’re trying to eat better, r...

This week, we’re joined by Rev. Dr. Luke A. Powery , Dean of Duke Chapel, and what unfolds is more than a conversation—it’s a moment of deep reflection. Dr. Powery speaks with wisdom, grace, and power about what it means to carry a calling, the tension between visibility and vulnerability, and how leaders stay rooted in the midst of it all. "Sometimes leadership isn’t about having the answers...

In this episode, I sit down with Rev. Dr. Jason Curry , Dean of the Fisk Memorial Chapel, and let’s just say—he brought the truth . This conversation is rich, honest, and full of the kind of wisdom that makes you pause and say, “Wait… run that back.” Whether you're in a pulpit, on a campus, or in the middle of your own leadership journey— this one will speak to you . Dr. Curry gives us insight...

What does it really take to lead through crisis—and still care for your people and yourself? In this episode of the Brother Breathe: Leadership + Wellness Series , I sit down with Rev. Dr. Cecil Andrew Duffie , Chapel Dean at Tuskegee University, for an unforgettable conversation. Dr. Duffie speaks with clarity, vulnerability, and power about what it means to lead with integrity when everything fe...

What does it mean to lead in a way that actually cares for people? In this opening episode of the Brother Breathe: Leadership + Wellness Series , host Tait Desae sits down with Dr. Naomi Sigg , Vice President for Student Experience and Campus Belonging at John Carroll University. Together, they unpack what it means to show up as your full self in leadership—and how mental health, identity, and cul...

🎙️ New Episode of Brother Breathe “What is leadership... really? In this episode, we confront: — The rise of toxic power in politics — The silent crises in religious leadership — And the call to lead with clarity, care, and community Listen now. 🎧 Like. Share. Subscribe. Because the way we lead—and who we follow—matters. #BrotherBreathe #NewEpisode #LeadershipMatters #PauseAndReflect #FollowWisel...

We wouldn’t dare close out Suicide Prevention Month without lifting up the power of conversation and resources. This week on Brother Breathe , I sat down with Erica McSwain , a Suicide Prevention Specialist, for a powerful and necessary dialogue about hope, healing, and what it means to truly show up for one another. 🎧 Tune in now on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts. 🔗 Listen, share wi...

Join us for our finale with the incredible D’Shawn Harris. His transparency, authenticity, and vulnerability were nothing short of powerful. He reminded us that healing isn’t linear, that community matters, and that creating safe spaces—especially for Black men—is a revolutionary act of love. Be sure to like, subscribe and share! If you missed the episode, do yourself a favor and tap in. This one’...

For Mental Health Awareness Month , I’m honored to welcome Kevin Dedner to Mr. Big Head Reads . Kevin is a nationally recognized public health executive, founder of Hurdle Health , and author of The Joy of the Disinherited — a moving collection of essays on trauma, oppression, and Black mental health. In this episode, Kevin shares: His personal journey navigating mental health as a Black man The f...

Welcome back!!! This episode of my podcast! Be sure to subscribe/like/share!!! We are continuing this Mental Health awareness month with another incredible conversation featuring Rodrick Johnson, licensed coach, scholar, teacher, consultant and author of Joey's Story! Follow him on IG @coachrod_reads keep up with his powerful work. Subscribe, subscribe, subscribe! And don’t forget to hit that...

The premiere episode of my new podcast drops on YouTube (@MrBigHeadProduction) and you do not want to miss it! I'm kicking things off with an incredible conversation featuring Jordan Costen-Sumpter — licensed psychotherapist, founder of Safe Space NOVA, and advocate for LGBTQ+ youth. Follow him on IG @affirmativeguy to keep up with his powerful work. Subscribe, subscribe, subscribe! And don’t...

Book Review of the week - March 29, 2024 • • • On Being Included x Sara Ahmed • • • Genre: Diversity Published: Duke University Press, 2012 Length: 256 pages; 4 hours 10 mins  • • • Synopsis Want to know more about diversity and its function? Sara Ahmed writes about diversity in a way that is compelling and informative. By interviewing diversity practitioners in higher education, she explains why...

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Book Review of the week - August 2, 2023 • • • Racial Innocence x Tanya Hernandez • • • Genre: Education Published: 23 August 2022 (Beacon Press) Length: 216 pages; 4hours 5 mins  • • • Synopsis Racial Innocence  will challenge what you thought about racism and bias and demonstrate that it’s possible for a historically marginalized group to experience discrimination and also be discriminatory. Rac...

Book Review of the week - June 21, 2023 • • • The Vibes You Feel x Kierra Sheard Kelly • • • Genre: Memoir/ Self-Help  Published: 9 May 2023 (Zonderkidz)  Length: 224 pages; 5 hours 12 mins • • • Synopsis Each day, we are under attack—by people who want to keep us down or who doubt our gifts, as well as by spiritual forces who want to knock us off our God-given path and into the darkness. In The V...

Book Review of the week - June 16, 2023 ~ ~ ~ Red Lip Theology x Candice Marie Benbow ~ ~ ~ Genre: Memoir/ Self-Help/ Spiritual  Published: 18 January 2022 (Convergent Books) Length: 208 pages; 6 hours 7mins  ~ ~ ~ Synopsis: Blurring the boundaries of righteousness and irreverence, Red Lip Theology invites us to discover freedom in a progressive Christian faith that incorporates activism, feminism...

Hey Readers! Thank you for rocking with me and for supporting me! This is just a quick check-in to let you all know what is happening in my life and what to expect moving forward with Mr. Big Head Reads.  Thank you for listening and don't forget to subscribe, like, comment and share!!!!

Book Review of the week - February 22, 2023 Bet On Black x Eboni K. Williams Genre: Memoir/ Self-Help Published: 31 January 2023 Length: 256 pages; 6 hours 7mins Synopsis Journalist, attorney, and star of Bravo's The Real Housewives of New York reshape the cultural landscape of achievement by showing why Black unity is crucial to individual and collective success. Eboni K. Williams knew that an im...