Brother Be Well

Plant the seeds of mental health through gardening. Brother Be Well Host and Content Director, Michael P Coleman, joins Brother Be Well Clinical Advisor, Malik Sampson, AMFT, HearYou.org, to discuss the rewards of reaping what we sow. 

Social connections build our mental health. Join Brother Be Well Host and Content Director, Michael P Coleman, and Brother Be Well Clinical Advisor, Julio Cruz, Integrated Behavioral Health Specialist, as they help viewers build their network step-by-step. This podcast is sponsored by Blue Shield of California’s BlueSky initiative.

Learn the ropes of navigating residential treatment centers. Listen to Brother Be Well Host and Content Director, Michael P Coleman, and Brother Be Well Clinical Advisor, Christian Jacobs, LMFT, as they review inpatient treatment centers from the inside out. This podcast is sponsored by Blue Shield of California’s BlueSky initiative.

Become a champion for mental health. Brother Be Well Host and Content Director, Michael P Coleman, and Brother Be Well Clinical Advisor, Carlos Martinez, Psy. D, AMFT, HearYou.org, advise viewers on how to advocate for the family mental health community. This podcast is sponsored by Blue Shield of California’s BlueSky initiative.

Extended families provide critical support. In this podcast, Brother Be Well Host and Content Director, Michael P Coleman, joins Brother Be Well Clinical Advisor, Patrick Ma, MHS, PA-C, to discuss how his extended family network helped him access therapy. This podcast is sponsored by Blue Shield of California’s BlueSky initiative.

Discover how birth order changes our personality. In this podcast, The Sibling Experience, Brother Be Well Host and Content Director, Michael P Coleman, and Brother Be Well Clinical Advisor at HearYou.org, Darice Upshaw, MA, AMFT, APCC, help listeners navigate the facts. This podcast is sponsored by Blue Shield of California’s BlueSky initiative.

Nature is invaluable for our mental health. Brother Be Well Host and Content Director, Michael P Coleman, and Brother Be Well Clinical Advisor, Julio Cruz, Integrated Behavioral Health Specialist, identify key aspects of the nature cure solution. This podcast is sponsored by Blue Shield of California’s BlueSky initiative.

Homelessness devastates a youth's mental health. Brother Be Well Host and Content Director, Michael P Coleman, facilitates expertise from Brother Be Well Advisors: Julio Cruz, Integrated Behavioral Health Specialist, Aron King, RN, Secretary at Capitol City Black Nurses Association, and youth guest, Ted Ngatia, as they unravel the perils of youth displacement. 

Feeling unloved decreases our sense of self-worth. Listen in to this podcast as Brother Be Well Host and Content Director, Michael P Coleman, talks to Brother Be Well Clinical Advisor, Patrick Ma, MHS, PA-C, on how his family's emotional distance clouded his teenage years.  This podcast is sponsored by Blue Shield of California’s BlueSky initiative.

Recognize and stay ahead of factors leading to a mental health crisis. Brother Be Well Host and Content Director, Michael P Coleman, and Brother Be Well Clinical Advisor, Shannan O'Connor, AMFT, HearYou.org, help readers recognize and circumvent stressors before they erupt. This podcast is sponsored by Blue Shield of California’s BlueSky initiative.

Clarifying suicidal ideation and suicide eliminates mental health stigma. Listen to this podcast as Brother Be Well Host and Content Director, Michael P Coleman, invites Brother Be Well Clinical Advisor, Dr. Carlos Martinez, AMFT, HearYou.org , into a deep discussion. If you are experiencing severe emotional distress or suicidal thoughts, call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988.

Praise yourself for kind acts and small achievements. Listen to this podcast on Celebrating Successes as Brother Be Well Host and Content Director, Michael P Coleman, and Brother Be Well Clinical Advisor, Mirella Giddings, AMFT, HearYou.org, teach viewers techniques for self-validation. This podcast is sponsored by Blue Shield of California’s BlueSky initiative.

Dive into Strength-Based Healing Technique benefits. Our experts, Brother Be Well Host and Content Director, Michael P Coleman, and Brother Be Well Clinical Advisor, Christian Jacobs, LMFT, lead viewers in taking the plunge. This podcast is sponsored by Blue Shield of California’s BlueSky initiative.

Tune in to this podcast as Brother Be Well Host and Content Director, Michael P Coleman, leads Brother Be Well Clinical Advisor, Patrick Ma, MHS, PA-C, in opening up about the lowest points in his life during his childhood. Let's learn together how he was able to get past them. This podcast is sponsored by Blue Shield of California’s BlueSky initiative.

Family support networks create security. In this podcast, Brother Be Well Host and Content Director, Michael P Coleman, and Brother Be Well Clinical Advisor, Shannan O'Connor, AMFT, HearYou.org, walk us through generating a family support network. This podcast is sponsored by Blue Shield of California’s BlueSky initiative.

Let's define, understand, and resolve trauma. In this podcast, Brother Be Well Host and Content Director, Michael P Coleman, with Brother Be Well Clinical Advisor, Christian Jacobs, LMFT, lead families and individuals in surmounting primary trauma hurdles. This podcast is sponsored by Blue Shield of California’s BlueSky initiative. If you are experiencing severe emotional distress or suicidal...

To support our loved ones and ourselves, we must become fluent in mental health systems lingo. Our podcast features Brother Be Well Host and Content Director, Michael P Coleman, and Brother Be Well Clinical Advisor, Christian Jacobs, LMFT, who teach us how to speak the language of mental health. This podcast is sponsored by Blue Shield of California’s BlueSky initiative.

Understand Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). Tune in to our podcast as Brother Be Well Host and Content Director, Michael P Coleman, and Brother Be Well Clinical Advisor, Christian Jacobs, LMFT, review key factors contributing to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). Come with us on a deep dive into the roots of childhood trauma. This podcast is sponsored by Blue Shield of California’s BlueSky...

Resilience is a character builder. In Part 3 of this podcast, Brother Be Well hosts, mentors, and clinicians role model how withstanding trauma can pave the way to a healthy future. Joining in this production are Brother Be Well Host and Content Director, Michael P Coleman, Brother Be Well Youth Advocate, Justin Martinez, Brother Be Well Clinical Advisor, Dr. Michael Houston, President, CCBNA, Car...

Mental illness requires skillful care. Tune in to this podcast as Brother Be Well Host and Content Director, Michael P. Coleman, and Brother Be Well Clinical Advisor, Darice Upshaw, AMFT, APCC, HearYou.org, deliver essential advice, elevating care skills for loved ones. This podcast is sponsored by Blue Shield of California’s BlueSky initiative.

You can break the cycle and set an example for your siblings. In the 2nd installment of his life story, Brother Be Well Youth Advocate, Justin Martinez, encourages viewers to become strong role models. Brother Be Well Host and Content Director, Michael P Coleman, joins the discussion. This podcast is sponsored by Blue Shield of California’s BlueSky initiative.

Transform vulnerability and trauma into something positive! In Part 2 of Trauma, Mental Health, and Me, Brother Be Well Host and Youth Advocate, Justin Martinez, Brother Be Well Clinical Advisor, Patrick Ma, MHS, PA-C, and youth guest, Mustafa Alzuwaini, discuss the optimistic side of trauma recovery. This podcast is sponsored by Blue Shield of California’s BlueSky initiative.

Learn to navigate the mental health system without fear. Brother Be Well Host and Content Director, Michael P Coleman, is joined by Sheree Criner, RN, former Psychiatric Nurse and Vice President of the Capitol City Black Nurses Association, to teach families the essentials. This podcast is sponsored by Blue Shield of California’s BlueSky initiative.

Brain fog decreases performance. Learn how to reduce it. Brother Be Well Content Director, Michael P Coleman, Sheree Criner, RN, Vice President, Capitol City Black Nurses Association, and Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Galen Duncan, lead the discussion.

Listen to this podcast as Justin Martinez, Brother Be Well Host and Content Contributor, talks about his traumatic first experience with domestic violence as a child. This podcast is sponsored by Blue Shield of California’s BlueSky initiative.  Trigger warning: Some of the content of this interview may be distressing to survivors of abuse.