Michael Smith

Black Men Roar

Society EN ↓ 42 episodes

"Before we begin this journey, we have to acknowledge where we are. For generations, the narrative of the Black man has been written by pens that didn't belong to us. We’ve been framed by our struggles, defined by our trauma, and often, muted by a world that preferred our silence over our truth. But history is not just something that happened to us; it is something we carry. And for too long, that weight has been carried in isolation. We realized that there was a void—a need for a space where we don't have to wear the mask. A space where 'strength' isn't measured by how much pain you can suppr...

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Michael Smith

Episodes

The Healing we weren't taught 26.05.2026 3:50

Mike Smith explores the truth many Black men live with: we learned how to survive, not how to heal. This episode breaks down the cost of unspoken pain and why choosing healing is an act of strength, not weakness. You deserve more than survival.

The Roar Self Worth 19.05.2026 4:05

down what it means for a Black man to finally recognize his own value. This conversation explores unlearning the lies we were taught about worth, setting boundaries, and stepping into a life where your existence — not your performance — defines your value. You are worthy. Always. #BlackMenRoar #SelfWorthJourney #MenWhoHeal #EmotionalStrength #RiseAndRoar #theVyperexperience

When the Strong Break 12.05.2026 3:03

This episode speaks to the men who carry everything. Mike Smith breaks down what happens when the “strong one” finally reaches his limit, why silence becomes heavy, and how admitting “I’m tired” can open the door to real healing. Even the strong deserve rest. Even the strong deserve support.

The weight we don't Name 05.05.2026 1:32

Black men carry a lot that never gets spoken. In this episode, Mike Smith breaks down the invisible weight we learn to hide — the pressure to stay strong, the silence we’re taught to keep, and the pain that builds when we don’t feel safe to express what we feel. This conversation explores how unspoken trauma shows up in our lives and why naming the weight is the first step toward healing. You’re n...

ROAR THROUGH THE DARK – MENTAL HEALTH FOR BLACK MEN 28.04.2026 4:12

This is where we have to begin to work on our mental health

THE STIGMA OF BEING AN ATHLETE 21.04.2026 5:06

You're more than just an athlete

Roar United – Building Community Fortress 14.04.2026 4:16

Making a real change

Roaring Forward – Raising Kings 07.04.2026 3:48

Helping the next generation move forward

Easter addition 05.04.2026 2:02

From our prospective

I Got You Bro 31.03.2026 3:21

Being there for each other