@GioThePodFather
Diary of a Mad Black Man
Diary of a Mad Black Man is a mental health podcast hosted by Gio The PodFather, equal parts personal diary and honest conversation, documenting one Black man's real-time journey through mental health challenges since 2019. Solo diary entries recorded from the car, the couch, and the hard moments sit alongside interviews with mental health advocates, therapists, authors, and brothers who get it. Healing in public. Hurting in private. All of it on the record. Some people journal. Gio The PodFather records. Audio only. You have to listen.
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@GioThePodFather
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Latest episode
May 16, 2026
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Episodes
DE 192: Interview with Tamika Jamison (formerly Newhouse ) 16.05.2026 24:26
When I first met Tameka, never thought we would come back full circle to have her as a guest on my podcast. This woman is absolutely brilliant! Check out her website! I hope you walk away with something beautiful, just as I did when I finished recording with her! wARUvCESZsKsU56UAwFh
DE 191: Interview with Wes Woodson 15.03.2026 52:38
Wes Woodson is a professional mental health public speaker and author of the book I Have Anxiety (so what?) on the mission to help every student in America believe three words: "You are Enough!" - @weswoodson This interview was beyond inspiring! I am very excited to release this one and keep going! Wes, thank you for joining me! WE have many more to do....
DE 190: Interview with Rashad 15.03.2026 38:08
This interview was REAALY DOPE! Big Shoout out to all the Educators out there! Rashad Young, a school counselor, educator, author, and speaker focused on emotional intelligence, mental health, and purposeful growth Below is what he hopes you take away from this episode! "I hope people leave feeling encouraged to be more honest with themselves, to take their mental health seriously, and to see...
DE 189: 10 Toes Down 15.03.2026 11:26
Ten toes down in EVERYTHING! All I got for this description box is... IM NOT GOING! PERIODDTT!!!
DE 188: Interview with Jess 15.03.2026 58:52
I’d like to be introduced as the founder & CEO of Tailored Holistic Coaching, JESS!. She specializes in providing executive coaching and consulting to professionals and/or business as they make career pivots and business decisions. @tailoredholisticcoaching She said "I’m someone who’s battled mental health challenges and workplace trauma as I’ve navigated career pivots. After suffering a...
DE 187: Its so COLD in the A 14.03.2026 12:17
A diary entry... where my mindset is at now.... Oh yeah.... a major change happened yesterday, March 13th. This diary entry from January 26th is a reflection of the lead up to this momnet. But no, my book is not published, yet....
DE 186: Interview with Chris Ward Jr. Part X1 08.03.2026 56:12
All I can say at this point in time about this interview is that Chris Ward Jr supported my creativity in developing this and other creative things.... This will not be the last time you all hear him on the podcast! If im not mistaken, we have done episodes before, but after 186, you tend to forget things that have happened. Im glad that hes someone who becasme a creative mentor, friend, then brot...
RDE 185: Camp Ceek Raw Diary Entry March 6th, 2026 06.03.2026 1:28
The first of hopefully many. A Raw Diary Entry from the Whip.
DE 184: Interview with Sid McNairy - My Mendable Cousin! 24.02.2026 33:50
Sid McNairy is an international best-selling author, transformational speaker, musician, and Sherpa of Life, devoted to guiding people through Personal Evolution into Unconditional Peace. As the visionary founder of HU: Human Understanding, Sid blends ancient wisdom, quantum manifestation, and lived experience to help people release fear, heal deeply, and realign with their Divine potential. A rec...
DE 183: Interview with my brother Nick, Founder of OTM! 24.02.2026 42:03
ONLY THE MOTIVATED WILL GET THIS ONE! My bro know me inside and out. He recently became a married man and I am excited for you to get a glimpse into our brotherhood.
DE 182: Interviewing my brother from another mother, Sebastian. 24.02.2026 47:28
I met Sebastian in Mendable and he quickly became one of my brothers. Listening to him and his story will help you to understand why...
DE 181: Interview with Sophia - Founder of the Mendable Family 24.02.2026 39:52
I discovered Mendable in a Target Parking Lot on Club House after recieving an invite. Fast forward to today, I had the opportunity to interview my sister, the founder of Mendable. One episode will not be enough to convey what this family means to me now. However, I hope it helps you understand why I consider Sophia my sister across the pond.
DE 180: Upper Respiratory Infection - January 23rd PT 3 11.02.2026 10:49
DE 177-180 PT 1-3. This is the final diary entry from that day... I think lol.
DE 179: Healing in Public, Hurting in Private. - January 23rd PT 2 10.02.2026 17:57
A continuation of the same day basically... In this diary entry, recorded on January 23rd of this year...
DE 181: Understanding Anger - January 18th 09.02.2026 13:40
Sometimes I get angry like I was when I was a kind... I dont like that. Thats why im back in therapy and happy to drop this 1-EP.. - Peace The PodFather
DE 178: Rest as Rebellion - January 23rd 2026 09.02.2026 11:00
I could say it all here, but you better listen to this one fasho!
DE 177: Only the Motivated with Nick 08.02.2026 42:03
In this diary entry, I am joined by my brother Nick Laureano. Nick is an award-winning speaker, mental health advocate, and the owner of Only the Motivated . Through powerful storytelling and radical honesty, Nick helps people recognize the light that’s always been within them—even through life’s hardest moments. Nick believes vulnerability is strength, not weakness. He traveles the country and s...
DE 176: Anxiety with the Anxiety Coach Nichol. 07.02.2026 1:01:44
Joining me on this episode is the one and only, Anxiety Coach, Nichol who specializes in childhood trauma and anxiety. This podcast is a space for healing, growth, and a little laughter along the way, blending Humor Therapy , real-life strategy, and faith-centered insight. This episode reminds you that life is more than what happened to you—and you are more than the mistakes you’ve made . Nichol,...
DE 175: More Clarity on January 21st 2025 06.02.2026 8:32
This diary entry is really about reflect and gaining more clarity on what I am doing with my podcast and life moving forward.
DE 174: Rewrite my story with clarity - January 20th 2025 05.02.2026 17:16
In this diary entry, I reflect on the idea of being able to write my story from a place where I am more healed and solid in my purpose for my story.
DE 173: Decolonizing mental health with Kela, your favorite Naybahood Therapist. 04.02.2026 1:37:14
Kela and I met when I created The Black Podcast Club. WE built a bond that is sure to withstand the test of time and distance. I am happy to share space wiith her on my podcast and for you to get a glimpse into our bond.
DE 172: A Diary Entry with Nappi Boi 03.02.2026 54:36
I am excited share space with Nappi Boi! Me and Nappi Boy go back a few years and Im happy to give you all some insight into the types of conversations we often have off mic. He is such a dope guy and I hope you're inspired by something we talked about in this diary entry,. He is the face of Gaye Magazine, a popular LGBTQ platform and a true pioneer for black excellence who always finds time t...
DE 171: The beginning of daily diary entries! 02.02.2026 3:37
This diary entry is the beginning of my journey to posting an episode every day. A new chapter in my podcast journey...
DE 170: Grief, Podcasting and Creativity - The end is near. 01.02.2026 11:39
Just sharing that I know this will eventually come to an end.
DE 169: Being Messy on December 29th, 2025 01.02.2026 12:37
In this diary entry, I reflect on being messy in the comments in a facebook group. But sometimes, being messy isnt such a bad thing.
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