Diary of a Mad Black Man

This episode/series was recorded back in July of 2020, during the pandemic. I was able to have my cousin join me to share his story about his life and upbringing. Little did I know when we sat down to record, I would learn so much more about him, his life and his mindset. These diary entries changed our relationship and made us much closer.

Me and my Auntie Edna have a bond that is similar to the one me and my grandmother had. She get's me. She understands me, and I feel true, unconditional love and support from her. Being able to have her here to share our story together is an honor. I hope this episode brings some healing to other families and relationships.

One of the first people I met was Queen Cole. We connected early in the pandemic while we were both trying to figure out this podcast thing. We have grown and evolved tremendously over past few years and I am very happy one of my final episodes features this dope creative, entrepreneur, and author - Queen Cole! I turned the tables and allowed her to interview me for this episode.

Around the time I wanted to end the podcast, I wanted to find a way to end with bringing a new perspective to my journey. I allowed a few people I met in the podcast space to interview me and Walt was one of the people who showed up! I am super thankful for Walt & I am very thankful I have crossed paths with him.  Wish you continued success bro - Keep that creative confidence thriving.

Latrice is someone who I connected with in Afros & Audio. We met during the pandemic and were finally able to meet in person last year at podcast movement. She is a licensed mental health therapist and I am glad to have her on the podcast. She started her career with counseling with the military and also had a private practice. I am thankful to have had her on the podcast to share space to rai...

This episode features Chris Colbert, who I met at podcast movement last year. It was incredible to meet someone who was very humble and willing to talk about our experiences, mental health and more. Be sure to check out this website at the link below. .. DCP Entertainment Website Follow me on IG - @Diaryofambm

Over the past few years, I've learn to produce podcasts on my own. In diary entry 140, I lay out a few things that I important that I speak on. This is a good conclusion to my conversation surrounding my mental health from the totality of my podcast and healing journey. I unpack my past diagnosis with mental health, things I've learned about mental health vs mental illness, living with depression...

The first VIP Annual Member to The Black Podcast Club!!!! Jen is the host of Woke by Accident podcast and part of my PodFam -basically, THIS MY POD SISTERRR!!!!!  Since the podcast is coming to an end, I decided to allow some of my PodFam to interview me on the show, to provide more insight into me, my podcast journey, where I'm going and share some of my final episodes with my PODFAM! Be sur...

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Nearly at the midway mark of the final season, in this diary entry, I recognize that I've gained community, life-long friends, & the necessary support to start thriving. Diary of a Mad Black Man is coming to an end. This podcast and unexpected creative journey has been healing, therapeutic, and completely changed my life. I love myself unconditionally now and I also have to admit medication ha...

This diary entry is a deep reflection on the idea of "Letting go of the pain" I recorded on February 7th 2022. So this episode is really a reflection on my life from October/November 2021 - February 2022.   In this vulnerable, raw diary entry, I was realizing I need to truly let go of the pain from my past, the pain that I carry and accept what is. The pain of my grandmother no loner being he...

Hey what’s good! Hope this podcast finds you well. I just wanted to do something different, especially because I’m off schedule! I recorded this podcast directly from my phone, for the first time ever! A quick update on my world and how things are unfolding. Hope you find some encouragement and motivation through me story.

The first birthday without tears where I did not cry because I missed my grandmother. Its a weird feeling because I am questioning myself, why I didn't cry.  I believe the pain of her death and absence on earth is not as severe as it once was. I still miss her a lot and its crazy its been 6 years and I finally feel ok talking about. I can finally have vivid thoughts & conversations about her witho...

Season 7 is Finally HERE! I am excited to get back to podcasting again with my new season. Just like every season before, i get more honest, transparent and vulnerable than before. Being that this is potentially my final season of the podcast, I am not holding back anything and my story is going to be told. I have been challenged with so much mental anguish due to the mental health and wellness ch...

What's up! In today's diary entry, I give you all an update on my mental health journey with medication after 9 weeks of taking Lexapro; a daily medication for depression and anxiety. After listening, you'll have a better understanding of why its important to put yourself first and believe in you; trusting and believe that everything will be alright. It can be tough to make decisions in life that...

Hey Everyone! Welcome back to another great diary entry. A few major developments have happened since I recorded and released the previous episode. This has caused me to change a few things around in the production schedule however, we are not stopping!  I just wanted to tap in with you all briefly as I continue to change and develop things moving forward. More importantly I have been healing...

In this diary entry, I give a 2 week update on my medication journey. It comes after I was doing some research on the medication I am currently taking. Its a short diary entry, one of many from this time period. However, the main reason I want to post this particular episode is to talk about the work of Dr. Nadine Burke Harris.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqiSCevEt5I You can use the link...

What's Up World! In this diary entry, I talk to you about starting to take medication to manage my mental health. It was not an easy decision but I had to do it because I felt I no longer had the capacity to manage this by myself.

Whats Good! This diary entry was recorded in the early morning hours of Saturday September 25th after a long day at work. Although I am exhausted at the moment, it has been one of the best days I have had in a very long time.  At the same time, I have recently accepted where I am mentally and have made intentional decisions to help myself be better. I never want to be a burden to anyone and I...

What's up, welcome to another diary entry! Excited to let you all in on this DOPE hip hop artist by the name of Max Million , who is joining me in this diary entry. This episode, we dive into his latest project, "Therapeutic," and discuss how he got started in the music industry, healing and mental health!  "More than a Musician, The 21 year old Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Boxer, is heavily...

Whats Up! This diary entry is to bring awareness to suicide prevention. The week of Labor Day, I was not in a good space at all. I found myself in a deep dark space. I called the prevention hotline and found the help I needed in that moment.  Listening to this episode, you will get a vulnerable, honest and raw insight into what it is like for someone who faces mental health and wellness challenges...

“You can heal. You can overcome. You can get through it. Just decide within your mind and it will happen.” These are often the words we say to someone who is depressed. As someone who has been there, in the midst of deep, dark, depression & anxiety, these words do not help in the moment... most of the time. I want to let people know that you CAN find a way to believe these words. Even when I did n...

Life got hands bro, and I’m tired of fighting… it seems like the more I push forward, the harder and more difficult life becomes. I was at the top of the mountain a few weeks ago; energized, motivated and inspired. The opposite of that is now my reality; I feel like I’m at the bottom, once again, of the lowest valley and it’s very dark down here. This journey to wellness started long before this p...

IIGHT YALL THIS IS IT! SEASON 5 FINALE! I literally decided while recording this episodes that this would be the end to season 5. I have been needing a break from because life is still happening and I need some time to adjust.  This diary entry is also about how everything ended with podcast movement. How I got home and some more of the great things that happened while I was there.  Im n...

This diary entry really talks about how I ended up being a speaker at Podcast Movement 2021! It was not planned but definitely divinely ordered! I started out just wanting to attend, ended up becoming.a volunteer, to then be asked to be a speaker! It was an amazing opportunity and I am forever grateful.  This is part.2 of a 3 part episode talking all about podcast movement 2021!  -- www....