For Good

Most people think confidence comes after success. Nicole Kalil believes the opposite. As a leadership coach, speaker, and bestselling author, she teaches that confidence isn't built on achievements or external validation but on trusting yourself. In this episode, Nicole joins JoJo and Vanessa to break down the psychology behind real confidence, explain why action matters more than positive thinkin...

As the daughter of a pastor in Baltimore, Dr. Thema Bryant witnessed firsthand how people carried pain, grief, trauma, and unanswered questions before they ever sought professional help. Prior to becoming a psychologist, she was answering crisis calls and listening to people navigate some of life's hardest moments. Those early experiences sparked a lifelong mission to help people heal. Today, as a...

Most people know the headline. Few know what Korey Wise lived through. At just 16 years old, Korey Wise was wrongfully convicted in the 1989 Central Park jogger case and sentenced to years in prison for a crime he did not commit. While the world debated the case, Korey was fighting to survive inside some of New York's toughest prisons. In this powerful conversation, Korey sits down with Vanessa an...

In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, Lecrae sits down to talk about far more than music. From growing up caught between hip hop culture and faith, to building Christian rap on his own terms, he shares the challenges of navigating identity, purpose, and public perception while carving out a lane that didn't fully exist before him. Lecrae opens up about the highs of fame and success, the...

On this episode of the For Good podcast, JoJo Simmons sits down with civil rights activist, organizer, and Florida Rights Restoration Coalition Executive Director, Desmond Meade. Desmond's story is one of the most powerful journeys of redemption, healing, and purpose you'll ever hear. From homelessness, addiction, and incarceration to becoming one of the leading voices behind Florida's Amendment 4...

JoJo Simmons and Vanessa Simmons sit down for a real conversation about growth, healing, family, and the unexpected ways the For Good podcast has changed both of their lives. In this episode, the siblings open up about what they've learned from recent guests, how gratitude and self-awareness have shifted their mindset, and why intentional conversations have become such an important part of their p...

What do you realize about your parents… once you become one? In this special episode, Joseph "JoJo" Simmons and Vanessa Simmons sit down with their mother, Dr. Valerie Vaughn, for a deeply personal conversation about family, parenting, and the lessons that shape who we become. As both now navigate parenthood themselves, they reflect on the structure, discipline, and values they were raised with—an...

Joseph "JoJo" Simmons sits down with psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Marisa G. Franco to dig into why adult friendships are so hard to maintain — and why loneliness is now a public health crisis. Drawing from the science of attachment and her book Platonic, Dr. Franco breaks down how connection shapes your mental health, how long you live, and why showing up for each other matters more tha...

JoJo Simmons and Vanessa Simmons sit down with licensed therapist, mental health educator, and author Kati Morton for a raw and real conversation about trauma, stigma, and what healing actually looks like. With over 1 million YouTube subscribers, Kati has made mental health education accessible to millions — and today she's dropping gems on anxiety, PTSD, therapy myths, and why healing is a privil...

Manny Jackson shares how resilience, creativity, and purpose helped him turn struggle into impact. In this episode of the For Good Podcast, JoJo Simmons sits down with designer, stylist, and cultural innovator Manny Jackson for a powerful conversation on resilience, creativity, and purpose. From hand-painting clothes in his mom's garage and selling t-shirts in the subway to building Thread House a...

Why do so many people feel anxious, reactive, or unsettled—even when life seems "fine"? Dr. Mariel Buqué joins Joseph "JoJo" Simmons and Vanessa Simmons on the For Good Podcast to break down intergenerational trauma, how it's passed down, and what it really takes to heal it. For many of us, trauma didn't start with us—but it lives in us. Dr. Mariel Buqué, licensed psychologist and author of Break...

What does it really take to stay disciplined when no one is watching? Mike T joins Joseph "JoJo" Simmons and Vanessa Simmons on the For Good Podcast for a raw conversation in the gym about fitness, mental toughness, and building a lifestyle rooted in consistency, not motivation. Discipline isn't just about the gym—it's a mindset. In this episode of the For Good Podcast, Joseph "JoJo" Simmons and V...

What does it really take to make a comeback? Tim Storey, world-renowned "comeback coach," joins Joseph "JoJo" Simmons on the For Good Podcast to break down mindset, faith, ego, and the process of rebuilding after life knocks you down. From personal loss to working with icons like Kanye West and Denzel Washington, Tim shares the truth about failure, resilience, and finding your next chapter. Tim St...

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Licensed therapist and bestselling author Vienna Pharaon joins JoJo Simmons on the For Good podcast to unpack how our childhood experiences shape the way we show up in relationships. Drawing from her book The Origins of You, Vienna explains how "origin wounds" form — and how understanding them can help us break unhealthy patterns in love, family, and life. Why do we keep repeating the same relatio...

Vanessa Simmons officially joins JoJo Simmons as co-host of the For Good Podcast. In this powerful season premiere, they open up about Vanessa's first encounter with racism, the challenges of modern parenting, and why changing your mindset is the foundation for doing good — even on your hardest days. It's a new season and a new chapter. Vanessa Simmons joins her brother JoJo as the official co-hos...

What if the real key to better relationships, stronger leadership, and personal growth isn't grinding harder — but understanding your emotions? This week on the For Good Podcast, JoJo and Vanessa sit down with Marc Brackett, founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and author of Permission to Feel, to unpack why emotional intelligence may be the most important skill we're no...

*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" tabindex="-1" data-turn-id= "request-WEB:cd1da9f9-3c3b-4838-a03d-3a5db580ec36-3" data-testid= "conversation-turn-8" data-scroll-anchor="true" data-turn= "assistant"> Are we truly supporting Black boys emotionally — or just expecting them to be "strong"? Psychologist and researcher Dr. Alvin Thomas...

Psychologist and mental health advocate Dr. Rheeda Walker joins Joseph "JoJo" Simmons on the For Good Podcast for an honest conversation about grief, trauma, and the cost of silence in Black communities. Together, they unpack why naming pain is essential to healing, how generational survival shapes emotional health, and what it truly takes to begin healing — individually and collectively. Mental h...

What happens when the cannabis industry promises equity but delivers obstacles instead? Ernest Toney, founder of BIPOCAN, joins Joseph "JoJo" Simmons on the For Good Podcast to expose the hidden barriers Black and brown entrepreneurs face in legal cannabis—from predatory practices to impossible tax rates. He breaks down what real equity looks like and how he's creating pathways for communities loc...

What happens when life forces you to grieve, parent through uncertainty, and rebuild your faith at the same time? Joseph "JoJo" Simmons sits down with author and autism mom Alicia Lorde for a powerful conversation about grief, faith, motherhood, and resilience on the For Good Podcast. Life doesn't always unfold the way we imagine — and for Alicia Lorde, survival became a daily act of faith. On thi...

What does success really cost when your mental health isn't protected? Joseph "JoJo" Simmons reflects on MJBizCon and sits down with Vic Mensa for an honest conversation about leadership pressure, mental health, and how fatherhood reshapes purpose, priorities, and legacy on the For Good Podcast. MJBizCon brought together founders, leaders, and visionaries building real businesses — but some of the...

In this solo episode of the For Good Podcast, Joseph "JoJo" Simmons reflects on gratitude as more than a holiday tradition — but a daily practice that reshapes how we move through stress, pressure, and life itself. From slowing down to appreciating the small wins, JoJo shares why gratitude has become one of his most important tools for mental clarity, peace, and growth. In this special solo episod...

From grief and growth to balance and burnout — every guest we've had on The For Good Podcast has shared one common truth: healing starts from within. In this special "For Good Reflections" episode, Joseph "JoJo" Simmons brings together powerful moments from past conversations, featuring guests opening up about how they care for their mental health, protect their peace, and stay grounded when life...

How are psychedelics reshaping mental health, spirituality, and healing? Journalist and author Madison Margolin joins Joseph "JoJo" Simmons on the For Good Podcast to explore the intersection of plant medicine, faith, and emotional wellness. She opens up about growing up between traditional Judaism and counterculture, how psychedelics helped her understand her inner world, and why healing often fe...