Let's Heal Already Podcast

In this episode of the Let's Heal Already podcast, J.R. discusses Decluttering, fashion & the mind. Resources: rian's TikTok ( thatadult ) anatta in Buddhism The Power of Style: How Fashion Shapes Your Identity by Subham Behera Biography of Sociologist George Herbert MeadA Pioneer of Symbolic Interaction Theory by Ashley Crossman Dear Bi Men: A Black Man's Perspective on Power, Consent, Breaki...

In this episode of the Let's Heal Already podcast, J.R. discusses How to Handle Being Accepted. Resources: Internal Family Systems Therapy via Psychology Today The Fear of Acceptance: Are We Afraid of Being Rejected or Accepted? by John Amodeo PhD What Is Symbolic Interactionism? by Ashley Crossman Toxic Positivity: The Dark Side of Positive Vibes⁠⁠ by ⁠⁠Samara Quintero, LMFT, CHT⁠⁠  and&nbsp...

In this episode of the Let's Heal Already podcast, J.R. discusses Taraji P Henson, showbiz, and toxic positivity. Resources: Toxic Positivity: The Dark Side of Positive Vibes⁠ by ⁠Samara Quintero, LMFT, CHT⁠  and  ⁠Jamie Long, PsyD What Is Toxic Positivity—and Why Are Experts Saying It's Dangerous Right Now? by Claire Gillespie ‘Toxic Positivity’ Is Real — and It’s a Big Problem During t...

In this episode of the Let's Heal Already podcast, J.R. Unpacks Black Boyhood (& Stan culture) w/⁠ Mel⁠ (@torontoparadise). Trigger Warning: mention of intimate partner violence from 11:40-13:40. Content Warning: Black male queerness is referenced as a potential saboteur for the enjoyment or authenticity of a film on Black boyhood from 58:32-59:15. Resources: Male Survivors dot org Male Surviv...

In this episode of the Let's Heal Already podcast, J.R. discusses The Human Bill of Rights . Rehabilitation or (Retiring) from the “Empath” identity and timeline . How to Set Healthy Boundaries: 10 Examples + PDF Worksheets . Digital Minimalism Whilst Black Why You Always Get Taken for Granted (And How to Quit) Personal Development School | Healing Your Insecure Attachment Style Dear Bi Men: A Bla...

In this episode of the Let's Heal Already podcast, J.R. discusses combating the winter blues aka S.A.D. (seasonal affective disorder) with Rob of the howdo_uwantit podcast. ⁠ 14 Ways to Ease Seasonal Depression ⁠ by ⁠Beth W. Orenstein⁠  and  ⁠Michelle Pugle⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Dear Bi Men: A Black Man's Perspective on Power, Consent, Breaking Down Binaries, and Combating Erasure by J.R. Yussuf is being...

In this episode of the Let's Heal Already podcast, J.R. goes over 10 Green Flags That It's (Probably) Safe To Be Vulnerable by Heidi Priebe. 8 Relationship Green Flags You Should Definitely Pay Attention To by Amanda Chatel Dear Bi Men: A Black Man's Perspective on Power, Consent, Breaking Down Binaries, and Combating Erasure by J.R. Yussuf is being published by  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠North Atlantic Books⁠⁠...

In this episode of the Let's Heal Already podcast, J.R. discusses effective ways of coping with rejection with DJ Dimple . 4 Strategies to Cope With Rejection by Sharon Martin, DSW, LCSW Dear Bi Men: A Black Man's Perspective on Power, Consent, Breaking Down Binaries, and Combating Erasure by J.R. Yussuf is being published by  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠North Atlantic Books⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  and distributed by Penguin...

In this episode of the Let's Heal Already podcast, J.R. discuses using PTO for mental health days more often, especially around major holidays. Dear Bi Men: A Black Man's Perspective on Power, Consent, Breaking Down Binaries, and Combating Erasure by J.R. Yussuf is being published by  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠North Atlantic Books⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  and distributed by Penguin Random House in Spring 2024, is now available...

In the season 3 premiere of the Let's Heal Already podcast, J.R. discuses updates to the podcast as well as his recent journey first questioning, then deconstructing "identity." Subscribe for exclusive content ⁠⁠⁠ here⁠⁠⁠.   Murray's Theory of Psychogenic Needs Bisexual Men Speak: A Black Perspective on Breaking Down Binaries, Navigating Power and Consent, and Finding Liberation by J.R....

In this episode of the Let's Heal Already Podcast, J.R. goes over Signs of Emotional Safety w/ Patrice Bryan. Follow Patrice on Instagram & Facebook here: @PatPontificates  4 Pillars of Authentic Leadership: How Vulnerability helps to create psychological safety The Loneliness Epidemic Persists: A Post-Pandemic Look at the State of Loneliness among U.S. Adults Subscribe for exclusive cont...

In this episode of the Let's Heal Already Podcast, J.R. shares his thoughts on being the bigger person . Subscribe for exclusive content ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠here⁠⁠⁠.⁠   Bisexual Men Speak: A Black Perspective on Breaking Down Binaries, Navigating Power and Consent, and Finding Liberation by J.R. Yussuf is being published by  ⁠North Atlantic Books⁠  and distributed by Penguin Random House in S...

In this episode of the Let's Heal Already Podcast, J.R. discusses how he's Feeling about his book deal & asking for needs in relationships. Subscribe for exclusive content ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠here⁠⁠⁠.⁠   Bisexual Men Speak: A Black Perspective on Breaking Down Binaries, Navigating Power and Consent, and Finding Liberation by J.R. Yussuf is being published by North Atlantic Books and distributed by...

This episode is about feeling sad because of white supremacy | Patriarchal Violence. Click here for a working definition of patriarchal violence rooted in Black feminisms and created by the Abolishing Patriarchal Violence Innovation Lab. Let's Talk Bruh Podcast | Yolo Akili, Founder of BEAM, is Living in Alignment . Subscribe for exclusive content ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠here⁠⁠⁠.⁠   Bisexual Men Speak: A B...

In this episode of the Let's Heal Already Podcast, J.R. gives examples of how to apologize in a way that's meaningful. Subscribe for exclusive content ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠here⁠⁠⁠.⁠   Bisexual Men Speak: A Black Perspective on Breaking Down Binaries, Navigating Power and Consent, and Finding Liberation by J.R. Yussuf is being published by  ⁠⁠North Atlantic Books⁠⁠  and distributed by Penguin R...

In this episode of the Let's Heal Already Podcast, J.R. discusses learning his mental, emotional, and political limits and doing what he can to avoid burnout. Self-Care for Change Agents and Activists | The Homecoming Podcast with Dr. Thema Subscribe for exclusive content ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠here⁠⁠⁠.⁠   Bisexual Men Speak: A Black Perspective on Breaking Down Binaries, Navigating Power and Consent, and...

In this episode of the Let's Heal Already Podcast, J.R. discusses the Pros & Cons of Going To Therapy & speaks about alternatives like healing justice which seeks to address many of the systemic issues western models often ignore. Subscribe for exclusive content ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠here⁠⁠⁠.⁠   What Is Healing Justice? https://nonprofitquarterly.org/what-is-healing-justice/ Thread about filing a...

In this episode of the Let's Heal Already podcast J.R. has Lizzy Lesbiana, The People's Lesbian, on as a guest to talk about Lesbian Visibility Day, her podcast, The People's Lesbian, and being a Black lesbian from New York. Subscribe for exclusive content ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠here⁠⁠⁠.⁠   The People's Lesbian Podcast: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Peoples-Lesbian-Podcast/B08K56TFZW Summary of The Peopl...

In this episode of the Let's Heal Already Podcast J.R. responds to the viral essay, Is Therapy-Speak Making Us Selfish? Subscribe for exclusive content ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠here⁠⁠⁠.⁠   The Unspoken Complexity of “Self-Care:" https://medium.com/@deanna/the-unspoken-complexity-of-self-care-8c9f30233467 The conditioning that fuels the mental health epidemic for Black men, and how to stop it: http://blackyo...

This episode of the Let's Heal Already Podcast is titled, Low-key Signs of Sexual Shame, building on a previous episode (Signs You Have Sexual Shame & Am I a Simp?). Subscribe for exclusive content ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠here⁠⁠⁠.⁠   6 Signs You Might Have Sexual Shame—and How To Overcome It by Morgan Mandriota: https://www.wellandgood.com/sexual-shame-signs/ Pros vs Cons of Growing Up Christian (&...

In this episode of the Let's Heal Already podcast J.R. talks disability and bisexuality in the LGBTQ+ Community with Chara (they/them/xe/xim – The Black Bisexual). Subscribe for exclusive content ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠here⁠⁠⁠.⁠   Chara (they/them/xe/xim – The Black Bisexual) www.instagram.com/theblackbisexual www.twitter.com/theblaquebi  Bisexuality and Disability: https://biresource.org/bi-inf...

In this episode of the Let's Heal Already podcast J.R. answers the question, Is It Worth It To Make a 5 Year Plan Right Now ? Subscribe for exclusive content ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠here⁠⁠⁠.⁠   How To Make an Achievable Five-Year Plan: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/how-to-make-a-5-year-plan/   Healing Justice Is How We Can Sustain Black Lives: https://www.huffpost.com/en...

In this episode of the Let's Heal Already podcast J.R. talks to Rachel Siden about Working on the Bisexuality+ & Christianity Pamphlet for the BRC & #BiVisibilityDay. Subscribe for exclusive content ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠here⁠⁠⁠.⁠   Bisexuality+ and Christianity pamphlet: https://biresource.org/bi-info/bisexuality-and-christianity/   Learn more about Religious Trauma Syndrome, a form of...

In this episode of the Let's Heal Already podcast J.R. talks about Social Anxiety & Being Black Living with Mental Illness. Subscribe for exclusive content ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠here⁠⁠⁠.⁠   A Punishing Look: Skin Tone and Afrocentric Features in the Halls of Justice: https://www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/full/10.1086/686941?mobileUi=0&  The darker your skin the more likely you’ll end up in a...

In this episode of the Let's Heal Already podcast J.R. talks about Toxic Age Gaps & Power Imbalances in Relationships Power & Consent. Subscribe for exclusive content ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠here⁠⁠⁠.⁠   Drake Has No Business Texting Teenage Girls: https://www.wearyourvoicemag.com/drake-is-a-creep/  A working definition of patriarchal violence rooted in Black feminisms and created by the A...