Express Yourself Black Man

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...

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 to share new insights on his personal stories of depression, suicidal ideation, and heartbreak, offering advice to Black men struggling with self-worth and societal expectations.      Tune...

If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 143) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 143: Why are BLACK MEN so ANGRY? (Part 1) with Odi" — it was released on November 3, 2025. In XYBM 143, I sit down with Professor Odi — a psychotherapist doing incredible work with Black men in our community @blackmansafehaven. For his third appearance — and part one of a two-part series — Odi returns t...

If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 143) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 143: Why are BLACK MEN so ANGRY? (Part 1) with Odi" — it was released on November 3, 2025. In XYBM 143, I sit down with Professor Odi — a psychotherapist doing incredible work with Black men in our community @blackmansafehaven. For his third appearance — and part one of a two-part series — Odi returns t...

If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 143) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 143: Why are BLACK MEN so ANGRY? (Part 1) with Odi" — it was released on November 3, 2025. In XYBM 143, I sit down with Professor Odi — a psychotherapist doing incredible work with Black men in our community @blackmansafehaven. For his third appearance — and part one of a two-part series — Odi returns t...

In XYBM 143, I sit down with Professor Odi — a psychotherapist doing incredible work with Black men in our community @blackmansafehaven. For his third appearance — and part one of a two-part series — Odi returns to share new insights on the emotional landscape of Black men, exploring why so many feel unseen, unheard, and misunderstood. We unpack the “deficit model” that defines Black men by what t...

If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 142) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 142 : "Why EVERY BLACK MAN needs HOPE with Elliott Connie" — it was released on October 20, 2025. In XYBM 142, I sit down with Elliott Connie — a psychotherapist, author, and podcaster helping people heal through solution-focused brief therapy. We have a honest conversation about the lasting effects of...

If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 142) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 142 : "Why EVERY BLACK MAN needs HOPE with Elliott Connie" — it was released on October 20, 2025. In XYBM 142, I sit down with Elliott Connie — a psychotherapist, author, and podcaster helping people heal through solution-focused brief therapy. We have a honest conversation about the lasting effects of...

If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 142) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 142 : "Why EVERY BLACK MAN needs HOPE with Elliott Connie" — it was released on October 20, 2025. In XYBM 142, I sit down with Elliott Connie — a psychotherapist, author, and podcaster helping people heal through solution-focused brief therapy. We have a honest conversation about the lasting effects of...

If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 142) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 142 : "Why EVERY BLACK MAN needs HOPE with Elliott Connie" — it was released on October 20, 2025. In XYBM 142, I sit down with Elliott Connie — a psychotherapist, author, and podcaster helping people heal through solution-focused brief therapy. We have a honest conversation about the lasting effects of...

In XYBM 142, I sit down with Elliott Connie — a psychotherapist, author, and podcaster helping people heal through solution-focused brief therapy. We have a honest conversation about the lasting effects of childhood trauma and abuse, the power of self-love, and the challenges Black men face in advocating for their mental well-being.        Elliott also opens up about his own story — growing up wit...

If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 141) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 141: How to Heal so you can build Healthy Relationships with James Harris” — it was released on October 6, 2025. In XYBM 141, I sit down with James Harris — licensed mental health professional, Army veteran, and founder of Men to Heal. We dive deep into the ongoing journey of healing, the impact of trau...

If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 141) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 141: How to Heal so you can build Healthy Relationships with James Harris” — it was released on October 6, 2025. In XYBM 141, I sit down with James Harris — licensed mental health professional, Army veteran, and founder of Men to Heal. We dive deep into the ongoing journey of healing, the impact of trau...

If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 141) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 141: How to Heal so you can build Healthy Relationships with James Harris” — it was released on October 6, 2025. In XYBM 141, I sit down with James Harris — licensed mental health professional, Army veteran, and founder of Men to Heal. We dive deep into the ongoing journey of healing, the impact of trau...

In XYBM 141, I sit down with James Harris — licensed mental health professional, Army veteran, and founder of Men to Heal. We dive deep into the ongoing journey of healing, the impact of trauma, and how childhood adversity can shape the way we move through the world. James shares powerful stories from his upbringing, his time in the military, and navigating his mother’s early onset dementia — all...

If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 140) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 140: Why Black Men don’t trust the Healthcare System with Dr. Forde” — it was released on September 22, 2025 In XYBM 140, I sit down with Dr. Michael H. Forde, a public health expert and cultural storyteller, for a powerful conversation on health, equity, and advocacy in the Black community. With over a...

If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 140) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 140: Why Black Men don’t trust the Healthcare System with Dr. Forde” — it was released on September 22, 2025 In XYBM 140, I sit down with Dr. Michael H. Forde, a public health expert and cultural storyteller, for a powerful conversation on health, equity, and advocacy in the Black community. With over a...

If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 140) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 140: Why Black Men don’t trust the Healthcare System with Dr. Forde” — it was released on September 22, 2025 In XYBM 140, I sit down with Dr. Michael H. Forde, a public health expert and cultural storyteller, for a powerful conversation on health, equity, and advocacy in the Black community. With over a...

If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 140) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 140: Why Black Men don’t trust the Healthcare System with Dr. Forde” — it was released on September 22, 2025 In XYBM 140, I sit down with Dr. Michael H. Forde, a public health expert and cultural storyteller, for a powerful conversation on health, equity, and advocacy in the Black community. With over a...

In XYBM 140, I sit down with Dr. Michael H. Forde, D, a public health expert and cultural storyteller, for a powerful conversation on health, equity, and advocacy in the Black community. With over a decade of experience in public health strategy, innovation, and education, Dr. Forde leads statewide efforts to reduce disparities and improve care access for Maryland's Medicaid population. We dive in...

If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 139) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 139: Why 'Being a Man' is leading to Depression in Black Men with Jason Rosario” — it was released on September 8, 2025 In XYBM 139, I sit down with Jason Rosario, founder and CEO of The Lives of Men and host of the Yahoo! News original series 'Dear Men.' Jason opens up about the challenges men face in...

If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 139) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 139: Why 'Being a Man' is leading to Depression in Black Men with Jason Rosario” — it was released on September 8, 2025 In XYBM 139, I sit down with Jason Rosario, founder and CEO of The Lives of Men and host of the Yahoo! News original series 'Dear Men.' Jason opens up about the challenges men face in...

If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 139) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 139: Why 'Being a Man' is leading to Depression in Black Men with Jason Rosario” — it was released on September 8, 2025 In XYBM 139, I sit down with Jason Rosario, founder and CEO of The Lives of Men and host of the Yahoo! News original series 'Dear Men.' Jason opens up about the challenges men face in...

In XYBM 139, I sit down with Jason Rosario, founder and CEO of The Lives of Men and host of the Yahoo! News original series 'Dear Men.' Jason opens up about the challenges men face in expressing vulnerability, the importance of healing oneself, and redefining masculinity in today's society. We discuss the impact of personal trauma, allyship, and effective strategies for mental health, including de...

If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 138) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 138: What it takes to Build a Life you Love with Your Person with Durelle Bailey” — it was released on: August 25, 2025 In XYBM 138, I sit down with Durelle Bailey, a motivational creator passionate about lifestyle, travel, and financial empowerment, for an inspiring conversation on building a successfu...