@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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May 16, 2026
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Episodes
DE 17: Challenges in continuing my Podcast 11.02.2020 39:20
Welcome back to another episode of Diary of a Mad Black Man. This week is somewhat of a continuation from last week. I talk about my self care and love weekend I had and how it has helped me. I talk about some of the social media accounts I follow that have helped me in my journey and how it has helped me to connect with people online and in real life. As well as the challenge of my podcast journe...
DE 16: I fell off, but I got back up. 04.02.2020 49:22
I am back! This weeks episode is a "catch-up" episode. As you may know, I missed a week in publishing my podcast due to just being overwhelmed with life. From my mental health not being in the best place, the death of a legend, Kobe Bryant, to family issues and challenges, it has been overwhelming these past few weeks. However, I found a way to pull myself together and get back to regularly...
DE 15: A social Media Cleanse 21.01.2020 47:09
For about 10 days, I had to cleanse myself of social media. I took time away from my person IG and was more intentional with how I used social media. Although I did not completely step away, I primarily used my time focused on building my podcast, and the social platforms I use for my pod. It has been a great journey and I have learned a lot from it. I will be more intentional in 2020 and this is...
DE 14: Let's talk about mental health with Taraji P. Henson 14.01.2020 49:49
Living with depression and anxiety is one of the reasons I created this podcast. It has been a safe space to release in a healthy, positive way. In this episode, I discuss mental health and the stigma in the black community with Taraji P. Henson. I found a great video of her sharing her experiences and thoughts that I felt was perfect for an episode. I've been challenged by mental health in my lif...
DE 13: Side Effects of Being a Dreamchaser 07.01.2020 45:09
In todays episode, you are about to listen to my first collaboration with Brandin Smith (@bfrmisrael), host of the podcast 'Hood Therapy.' In this episode, we exchange ideas and advice about podcasting, the journey to get here and just some overall advice for life. I hope you're as excited as I am about my first collaboration! We used a few articles for this episode that also give good advice so i...
DE 12: 2019 Recap | 2020 Vision 31.12.2019 1:04:36
Happy New Year! This is the last episode of the year... the decade! In this episode, I share my opinion about hiphop and how female rap artists from this decade left a stamp in hiphop. I share goals for 2020 and give advice to anyone looking to achieve financial freedom. It's more about your mindset when achieving a goal, rather what you may physically have to do. I also speak about th...
DE 11: I'm TransVegan 24.12.2019 43:50
In this episode, I speak on becoming and the term I've been using to identify myself, TransVegan. Over recent months, I've begun to transition my diet to be vegan. Here, I share some insight, share some upcoming things to watch for and the future of my eating habits. I share my knowledge on what I know about being vegan from some light research and where I am on my journey. As well as a big announ...
DE 10: A Message to listeners Pt 2 17.12.2019 27:28
Hello and welcome back to another episode of Diary of a Mad Black Man. This episode is a message just for you, my listener! Its my 10th episode so I decided to just update you all with a shorter episode on my podcasting journey, where we are going, and what's been happening! I hope you enjoy and tune into another episode! Twitter: diaryofambm Instagram: Diaryofambm
DE 9: I'm turning 30 Pt. 1 11.12.2019 45:05
In this weeks episode, I share some things I've been thinking about as my 30th birthday approaches. I share some changes or new goals I am working on as the day slowly approaches. Listening back to the episode, I am definitely going to do a part two. This episode had minimal structure as it is more of a true diary entry. Diary of a Mad black man now has its own Twitter and Instagram: diaryofambm o...
DE 8: Relationships & Sexual Orientation Pt. 2 03.12.2019 49:40
Part 2 is here! In this episode, I follow up with "10 things more important than love in a relationship," understanding sexuality and things you need to master before entering a relationship. I share some information from a few articles I've found online and how they relate to some experiences I have, As always, questions, comments and feedback can be emailed to blakethemillennial@gmail.com.  ...
DE 7: The Holiday Funk 26.11.2019 46:41
In this weeks episode, I unpack some of the reasons why I do not enjoy the holiday season. I share some life experiences as to why I believe I feel this way, share some new ideas I have for moving forward and some awesome quotes and information to potentially help people like myself make it though. As always, any questions, comments or feedback can be sent to blakethemillennial@gmail.com
DE 6: Relationships & Sexual Orientation: Pt. 1 19.11.2019 1:04:36
*This episode has some explicit content* This diary entry was sparked partially by a breakfast club interview with a drag queen by the name of Flame Monroe. In this episode, I share some of the challenges I've had with my sexual orientation and experiences in relationships. I speak on how it has impacted my life, relationships, mental health and where I am today. Honesty, transparency, vulne...
DE 5: T.I. Said what? Summer Walker & Life Update 13.11.2019 39:42
In this episode, I share my thoughts on the recent controversial statements of the King of the South, T.I. where he states he goes to the gynochologist with his daughter to have her hymen checked. I also share my thoughts on Summer Walker and the recent cancellation of many of her tour dates due to her mental health challenges. As well as give you all a life update, and yes, I know I'm late! All q...
DE 4: A message to me at 19 05.11.2019 46:53
Do you wish that there were things you knew at a younger age? Do you believe that if you had this knowledge, you would be better off today? In this diary entry, I share 10 pieces of advice that I would give to myself 10 years ago. I share some stories and reasons why I would give this advice and how it even applies to my life today. I have learned so much about myself, life and the world we all sh...
DE 3: A Message to my listeners... 02.11.2019 44:56
I've been feeling uneasy about this podcasting thing lately. I believe its TOO early in the game to be feeling like this but I am still sharing my truth. In this entry, I talk a little about the stigma surrounding mental health and my struggles with sharing. As well as express how I am dealing with creating this platform and what I feel obligated to do, the responsibility that comes with it, and h...
DE 2: Podcasts helped my mental health 29.10.2019 54:50
This diary entry touches on my mental health journey and how podcasts have impacted it. In this episode, you will hear a part of my story that for a long time, I was ashamed of. However that feeling of shame and embarrassment no longer exists. If you are being challenged by mental health, seek help and support, it's out there. I am sharing to let others know they are not alone. To also...
DE 1: The First Diary Entry 25.10.2019 52:54
Welcome to my podcast, Diary of a Mad Black Man! This is my first diary entry, or episode! In this entry, I discuss why I am choosing to start a podcast, a brief synopsis of my life over recent years in which I touch on why I left my career as a teacher and how I ended up here, FINALLY starting my first podcast. I also share a little about a re...
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