Man-Talk Mondays

In this compelling episode of Man-Talk Mondays, we welcome Dr. Salena Smith to explore the unexpected question: "Who's Running Your Relationship?" Moving beyond the idea of gender roles, we delve into how unresolved childhood trauma influences our adult relationships. Dr. Smith reveals that in moments of tension, many revert to an "adaptive child" mode, responding from past...

Welcome to another thought-provoking episode of Man-Talk Mondays, where we delve into the complexities of relationships from a man's perspective. In Episode 3 of our series "Shattered Bonds: Unveiling the Impact of Infidelity on Family Dynamics", we explore the often unspoken side of infidelity in "Conflicted Hearts: Exploring the Mind of the Unfaithful Partner". We were jo...

Man-Talk Mondays continues its bold new series, "Shattered Bonds: Unveiling the Impact of Infidelity on Family Dynamics". In the second episode, we explore a heartbreaking narrative: The Wife's Journey Through Infidelity. Joined once again by Genesis Martin, a licensed professional family therapist, we dive into the emotional turmoil, the sense of betrayal, and the long journey of he...

Get ready to redefine your understanding of relationships as Man-Talk Mondays launches a daring new series, "Shattered Bonds: Unveiling the Impact of Infidelity on Family Dynamics". In our first episode, we take on an unconventional narrative: The Side Chick's Perspective. Genesis Martin, a renowned licensed professional therapist, joins us in this thought-provoking exploration. We d...

Find yourself forever the best friend, never the love interest? Tune into Man-Talk Mondays' revealing episode "Unlocking The Friend Zone: From Best Friend to Boo Thang". We demystify the 'friend zone', offering five actionable strategies to transition from platonic pals to romantic partners. Join us as we decode the art of evolving relationships, and prepare to step beyond th...

In this riveting episode of Man-Talk Mondays, we dive deep into the often overlooked, complex world of blended families. Tackling the emotional and practical challenges of being a stepfather, we unravel the intricate dynamics of raising another woman's kids while maintaining your identity as a man, a father, and a partner. But what happens when the tables are turned? When it's your kids be...

Welcome to another eye-opening episode of Man-Talk Mondays! This week, we're diving deep into a hot topic that has everyone talking: "How To Know If You're A Side Chick." 🕵️‍♀️💔 Navigating the dating world can be challenging, but nothing can compare to the heartache of discovering you're the side chick in someone else's relationship. In this insightful episode, our exper...

The word has gotten out recently about a documentary called "Freaknik Chronicles" that features a "festival" in Atlanta from the late 90's, and it now has people who attended worried about seeing the foolishness they did in their past. It got us thinking, what would you do if your past was now made public for the world to see? Listen in to the discussion as we talk about th...

The struggle of trying to conceive and have a baby is real!! What do you do when all of your efforts still yield no results? How do you stay patient and remain hopeful when it seems like nothing is working? How does it affect your marriage? Take a listen to the conversation as 3 married couples discuss their journeys with infertility.

What happens when you know you should be single, working on yourself, getting your mind right, but you keep ending up in relationship after relationship? It's like a drug! When you try to quit, "It just keeps calling me, man! It just keeps calling me!" (Pookie from New Jack City reference). Listen in as we discuss the issue of Relationship Withdrawal!

What happens when you've been on the dating scene far longer than you wanted to be? You have your standards, but you're tired of being alone? What do you do? Do you settle or just stay single and hold out for what you really want? Take a listen to the conversation! Thanks for listening!!

How do you know if you're in a healthy relationship or not? Listen in as we discuss 10 signs of a healthy relationship and 10 signs of an unhealthy relationship.

How do you keep other people's foolishness from becoming your foolishness? We want to be there for our family and friends when they're going through difficulties, but when does it become too much? Listen in as we discuss how to keep the outside negativity out of your relationship!

There's nothing more important to a man than his mama...until his woman shows up! What happens when mama's demands begin to interfere with your marriage or relationship? Listen is as Comedian John Yoggi has a huge epiphany about the relationship between his wife and his mom!

Why do people feel the need to control those they are in relationship with, be it romantic, family, or friendships? Listen in to the discussion as we get down to what the issue might be.

Take a listen as we discuss issues in marriage that lead to divorce.

You had the storybook romance, the lavish wedding, but now you feel trapped in a bad dream. What do you do? How do you cope? How did things get this bad? Listen in to the conversation to find out more!

If you're newly married, thinking about marriage, or have been married for some time and can relate, you don't want to miss this podcast! These 5 things is not an exhaustive list, but just some of the things we with we had done better with our wives. Listen in to the conversation! Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast!

In this episode, we head to Brooklyn's Cuts and Designs barbershop for a live conversation about how men can be so great and achieve such great things outside the home, but struggle to be great inside the home. How is it that some guys can kill it in their professional careers but fail so miserably in their private lives? Listen in to the conversation! Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast! Tha...

When we say our vows, we say "for better or worse, for richer or poor, in sickness and in health", how ready are you for the ups and downs of marriage?  Take a listen to the discussion?

Do we know when we're making a good decision on somebody to be in a relationship with? The dating pool has pee in it, but nobody is asking who peed in it! Listen in to the conversation as we discuss what makes a person worth your time!

You ever see couples on social media and they look so happy, and the next week, their status changes from "In a Relationship" to "The Streets are Calling Me"?? What's really real with relationships on social media?  Listen in to the conversation!

According to the CDC, heart disease is the leading cause of death for men, women, and people of most racial and ethnic groups in the United States. How serious do we take it? How do we prevent it? Listen in to this important conversation about heart health with our special guests, Fred & Tara Robinson of the Black Heart Association.

In this episode, we discuss the hurts and pains from past relationships. How do we heal? What happens if we drag that hurt into our new relationships? Take a listen as we get into this discussion with our special guest, Dr. Rod Stodghill !

Chasing your dreams is hard, but how much does it change when you have responsibilities like family and a job? What are the challenges that come along with pursuing a dream? Listen in as we discuss this topic with our special guest, recording Artist Antonio Drake! Don't miss this conversation!