Express Yourself Black Man

If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 152) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 152: The Invisible Battle Black Men Fight Daily with Matt Capone" — it was released on March 9, 2026. In XYBM 152, we sit down with Matt Capone, known for his savvy wordplay, outgoing personality, and captivating stage presence. Matt opens up about several recent losses—friends, a godbrother, and his 90...

If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 152) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 152: The Invisible Battle Black Men Fight Daily with Matt Capone" — it was released on March 9, 2026. In XYBM 152, we sit down with Matt Capone, known for his savvy wordplay, outgoing personality, and captivating stage presence. Matt opens up about several recent losses—friends, a godbrother, and his 90...

If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 152) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 152: The Invisible Battle Black Men Fight Daily with Matt Capone" — it was released on March 9, 2026. In XYBM 152, we sit down with Matt Capone, known for his savvy wordplay, outgoing personality, and captivating stage presence. Matt opens up about several recent losses—friends, a godbrother, and his 90...

In XYBM 152, we sit down with Matt Capone, known for his savvy wordplay, outgoing personality, and captivating stage presence. Matt opens up about several recent losses—friends, a godbrother, and his 90-year-old grandmother—while balancing entrepreneurship, fatherhood, and grief. He also shares how poetry helps him reflect, recounts his time in prison and anger management, and speaks about the tra...

If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 151) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 151: God has NOT ABANDONED you" — it was released on February 23, 2026. In XYBM 151, I open up about a season I recently went through where I genuinely felt abandoned by God — and the uncomfortable truth I had to face about what was actually happening beneath that feeling.         I talk about what it l...

If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 151) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 151: God has NOT ABANDONED you" — it was released on February 23, 2026. In XYBM 151, I open up about a season I recently went through where I genuinely felt abandoned by God — and the uncomfortable truth I had to face about what was actually happening beneath that feeling.         I talk about what it l...

If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 151) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 151: God has NOT ABANDONED you" — it was released on February 23, 2026. In XYBM 151, I open up about a season I recently went through where I genuinely felt abandoned by God — and the uncomfortable truth I had to face about what was actually happening beneath that feeling.         I talk about what it l...

In XYBM 151, I open up about a season I recently went through where I genuinely felt abandoned by God — and the uncomfortable truth I had to face about what was actually happening beneath that feeling.         I talk about what it looks like to shift disagreements before they turn into destructive arguments, how betrayal trauma hits men differently when you’ve been cheated on or crossed by someone...

In XYBM 150, we sit down with Governor Wes Moore, the 63rd Governor of Maryland and the state's first Black governor. Moore discusses a range of topics from his commitment to building stronger communities and reducing violent crime, to the vital need for supportive policies for Black men and boys. The conversation also delves into the importance of mental health, inherited trauma, and the misunder...

In XYBM 149, we sit down inside Baltimore City Hall with Brandon Scott, Baltimore’s 52nd mayor, for a rare and deeply personal conversation about leadership, trauma, and what it really takes to transform a city. Mayor Scott opens up about growing up in Park Heights, navigating personal loss, and how his lived experiences shaped his decision to lead differently. We talk about Black history, the res...

If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 148) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 148: How to raise Resilient Children without Hitting Them with Dr. Amber" — it was released on January 19, 2026. In XYBM 148, I sit down with Dr. Amber Thornton, a licensed Clinical Psychologist and author, to discuss gentle and conscious parenting and what it looks like in Black families. Dr. Thornton...

If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 148) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 148: How to raise Resilient Children without Hitting Them with Dr. Amber" — it was released on January 19, 2026. In XYBM 148, I sit down with Dr. Amber Thornton, a licensed Clinical Psychologist and author, to discuss gentle and conscious parenting and what it looks like in Black families. Dr. Thornton...

If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 148) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 148: How to raise Resilient Children without Hitting Them with Dr. Amber" — it was released on January 19, 2026. In XYBM 148, I sit down with Dr. Amber Thornton, a licensed Clinical Psychologist and author, to discuss gentle and conscious parenting and what it looks like in Black families. Dr. Thornton...

In XYBM 148, I sit down with Dr. Amber Thornton, a licensed Clinical Psychologist and author, to discuss gentle and conscious parenting and what it looks like in Black families. Dr. Thornton shares how self-regulation, emotional intelligence, and intentional parenting help children build emotional resiliency without fear, control, or corporal punishment. We explore conscious parenting, the long-te...

If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 147) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 147: The Unspoken Reality of being a Black Man with Jason Phillips" — it was released on January 5, 2026. In XYBM 147, I sit down with Jason Phillips, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, for a raw and honest conversation about what it truly means to be a Black man in today’s world. We unpack the emotiona...

If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 147) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 147: The Unspoken Reality of being a Black Man with Jason Phillips" — it was released on January 5, 2026. In XYBM 147, I sit down with Jason Phillips, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, for a raw and honest conversation about what it truly means to be a Black man in today’s world. We unpack the emotiona...

If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 147) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 147: The Unspoken Reality of being a Black Man with Jason Phillips" — it was released on January 5, 2026. In XYBM 147, I sit down with Jason Phillips, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, for a raw and honest conversation about what it truly means to be a Black man in today’s world. We unpack the emotiona...

In XYBM 147, I sit down with Jason Phillips, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, for a raw and honest conversation about what it truly means to be a Black man in today’s world. We unpack the emotional weight many Black men carry — from understanding and expressing emotions, to healing from past trauma and relationships. We also challenge common misconceptions around rest, productivity, and success,...

If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 146) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 146: Why Black Men feel like we’re Never Doing Enough with Dr. Rose Moten" — it was released on December 22, 2025. In XYBM 146, I sit down with Dr. Rose Moten, a renowned psychologist and trauma healing specialist, to discuss the challenges Black men face when it comes to asking for help and not feeling...

If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 146) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 146: Why Black Men feel like we’re Never Doing Enough with Dr. Rose Moten" — it was released on December 22, 2025. In XYBM 146, I sit down with Dr. Rose Moten, a renowned psychologist and trauma healing specialist, to discuss the challenges Black men face when it comes to asking for help and not feeling...

If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 146) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 146: Why Black Men feel like we’re Never Doing Enough with Dr. Rose Moten" — it was released on December 22, 2025. In XYBM 146, I sit down with Dr. Rose Moten, a renowned psychologist and trauma healing specialist, to discuss the challenges Black men face when it comes to asking for help and not feeling...

In XYBM 146, I sit down with Dr. Rose Moten, a renowned psychologist and trauma healing specialist, to discuss the challenges Black men face when it comes to asking for help and not feeling like we’re doing enough. Dr. Rose shares her personal and professional insights into emotional wellness, the importance of being present, and navigating family dynamics and grief, especially during the holiday...

In XYBM 145, I sit down with Vincent Casey, a dedicated minister and relationship mediator, to discuss his profound journey from experiencing church hurt to rediscovering God. Vincent shares his raw and heartfelt story of betrayal, healing, and the power of vulnerability. He talks about leading his family with love, understanding emotional healing, and the significance of men developing a strong r...

If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 144) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 144: Why are BLACK MEN so ANGRY? (Part 2) with Odi" — it was released on November 17, 2025 In XYBM 144, I sit down with Professor Odi — a psychotherapist doing incredible work with Black men in our community @blackmansafehaven. For his third appearance — and part two of a two-part series — Odi returns t...

If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 144) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 144: Why are BLACK MEN so ANGRY? (Part 2) with Odi" — it was released on November 17, 2025 In XYBM 144, I sit down with Professor Odi — a psychotherapist doing incredible work with Black men in our community @blackmansafehaven. For his third appearance — and part two of a two-part series — Odi returns t...