Mental Matters Podcast

As children grow older, they are watching and listening to everything they see. One day they’ll listening to this podcast and this is what we want them to know. This is the Mental Matters Podcast - Detroit’s first podcast with a glimpse of black men openly sharing their journey through mental wellness, positive vibes, and adulthood. Intro by @hystericvl Shoutouts: Black Fridays Podcast Website: ww...

The Wait is Over. Mental Matters Podcast is back. Jerrell tells what he would give up for a Lions Super Bowl Victory. Rich is thankful for life after some crazy news. This is the Mental Matters Podcast - Detroit’s first podcast with a glimpse of black men openly sharing their journey through mental wellness, positive vibes, and adulthood. Intro by @hystericvl Shoutouts: Black Fridays Podcast Websi...

Raising children is an adjustment. You often see the children and moms get checked on - but how are the dads doing?? Time to check in to make sure these two new dads are okay as they navigate a new norm in their lives. Intro by @hystericvl Shoutouts: Our wives and kiddos! Website: www.mentalmatterspodcast.com under maintenance! Link to all things Mental Matters Podcast: linktr.ee/mentalmatterspodc...

Three Children. Two Families. One Podcast. Eight Months Later. We are back and apologize for the delay. Had to beat the winter blues and postpartum stress/anxiety as dads. Join us as we dust off the mics and marinate the jerk chicken, and prepare for this fatherhood journey Intro by @hystericvl Shoutouts: Our wives and kiddos! Website: www.mentalmatterspodcast.com under maintenance! Link to all th...

It’s important to Protect Your Crown. Councilman James Tate Jr is leading the Protect Your Crown initiative for Detroiters and understanding the importance of mental health. He joins us to talk about this and how Detroit is shaping up as we continue to improve our beloved hometown. Intro by @hystericvl Shoutouts: IG @councilmantatejr Link to City of Detroit’s Protect Your Crown: detroitmi.gov/prot...

Summer is here. And it’s time for us to “Properly redefining MAN UP….as Dads…. For the culture.” 👀👀 Join us as we talk about the next chapter of our podcast exploring manhood through the lenses of fatherhood. Also, introducing Cartier Rell. Intro by @hystericvl Shoutouts: IG @iambrennansteele @climbdetroit Website: www.mentalmatterspodcast.com Link to all things Mental Matters Podcast: linktr.ee...

Two girl dads in the same room (or car), at the same time?! A good Dad is an involved, intentional and active participant. Listen in as Jerrell and Richard discuss beginning their journey to fatherhood and what’s to come. WE HAVE A New Website!! Www.mentalmatterspodcast.com Link to all things Mental Matters: https://linktr.ee/mentalmatterspodcast Intro: Hysteric - https://linktr.ee/hystericvl

This new year, we are all about attracting the energy we give. That means cutting off negativity and focusing on positive vibes. Listen in as Jerrell and Richard discuss how crucial our Framily and close friends are to our survival in our local ecosystem. WE HAVE A New Website!! Www.mentalmatterspodcast.com Link to all things Mental Matters: https://linktr.ee/mentalmatterspodcast Intro: Hysteric -...

Jerrell and Richard talked about one of the dopest baby showers in 2023 for Baby Girl Mitchell. Richard finally reveals the secret he’s been terrible at keeping and how his life will change for the better. Whole podcast is full of girl dads!! WE HAVE A New Website!! Www.mentalmatterspodcast.com Link to all things Mental Matters: https://linktr.ee/mentalmatterspodcast Intro: Hysteric - https://link...

Our CoHost Richard helped facilitate a panel event called Brother to Brother: Breaking Barriers and Building Bridges. Black Men and Mental Health. INSTRUCTOR CREDENTIALS: James Harris, LPC; Davonte Green; and Facilitator Richard Winfrey This session aims to break barriers and build bridges for mental health in wellness for Black males. Through open dialogue, this session will emphasize the importa...

Music (like podcasting) is one of the best methods of story telling and artistic expression in order to connect with an audience. From bouts with depression, anxiety, and even thoughts of suicidal ideation, some of your favorite artists such as Missy Elliott, Megan the Stallions, Big Sean and more tell some stories about what’s going on in their life that you wouldn’t believe in their music. This...

It’s time for something that “Therapy Taught Me”. Are fellas afraid of the copays or the post therapy reflection in the mirror ?? We open up some important lessons learned and what therapy has done for us personally. WE HAVE A New Website!! Www.mentalmatterspodcast.com Link to all things Mental Matters: https://linktr.ee/mentalmatterspodcast Intro: Hysteric - https://linktr.ee/hystericvl

We have a baby!! Jerrell is ready for Fatherhood while Richard is ready to welcome his new goddaughter to the world. Listen as we discuss what Jerrell is doing to prepare to be the best “Girldad” as he can and we discuss how our role as father figures are preparing us for the newest addition to the Mitchells. Also, we recap the best baby shower of 2023. WE HAVE A New Website!! Www.mentalmatterspod...

Old to us. New to you. From the latest purchases, to unpacking or simply just seeing how one another feels - check ins matter. We sit down to discuss life, recent news, and all the things in between. WE HAVE A New Website!! Www.mentalmatterspodcast.com Link to all things Mental Matters: https://linktr.ee/mentalmatterspodcast Intro: Hysteric - https://linktr.ee/hystericvl

Jerrell is a believer. Richard is putting respeck on her name. Now that both of us have seen Beyoncé in concert, we can finally unpack why fellas can be ok in the 🐝 Hive. WE HAVE A New Website!! Www.mentalmatterspodcast.com Link to all things Mental Matters: https://linktr.ee/mentalmatterspodcast Intro: Hysteric - https://linktr.ee/hystericvl

Be careful what you ask or pray for… because you just may get it. Rich and Jerrell discuss the importance of being intentional on what you really desire in life. New house, spouse, car, etc. WE HAVE A New Website!! Www.mentalmatterspodcast.com Link to all things Mental Matters: https://linktr.ee/mentalmatterspodcast Intro: Hysteric - https://linktr.ee/hystericvl

“What is Mental Matters Again?? Why y’all even create this??” We talk about that and more of who we would love to have on the podcast coming up. We were also able to link up with some up and coming Detroit Podcasters. - She Too STEM Podcast : https://linktr.ee/shetoostem - Black Fridays Podcast: https://bio.site/blackfridays - Calvin Nellum Podcast: https://youtube.com/@MrNellumkalvin - Let’s Talk...

100 Episodes in, and our Peace is STILL more important. (Kudos to Black Mental Wellness). From dealing with family during big events, to grieve over time, Jerrell and Rich get into how they battled through them in a healthy matter.

It seems that holding men accountable is more difficult as the days go on. Rich and Jerrell discuss why we as men need to hold our brethren to a standard in all circumstances and why brotherhood circles is more than sports talk and who has the latest shoes. Intro Song “Your Mental Matters” by @Hysteric Link to all things Mental Matters Podcast: Website under maintenance Catch up on all podcast, me...

The celebration of 5 Years of Mental Matters and Rell and Rich discuss why being apart of the BMF (Black Married Fellas Inc) comes with a few tools you’ll need. Intro Song “Your Mental Matters” by @Hysteric Link to all things Mental Matters Podcast: Website (Stream, Merch, etc. can be found): www.mentalmatterspod.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/mentalmatterspodcast

“I’m going to the grocery store. I want to wear these white cement 3s. - let’s get right” Sometimes the final fit is worth being a few minutes late. That’s what our guest and friend of the show Destin Grayson of Dayton Ohio helped us discuss on this episode. Join us as we discuss how his love for fashion had made thousands of people want to watch how he and his family coordinates the perfect fit f...

Ain’t Nothing Like Feeling Top 5. Fab 5. Crispy Line Up. Clean Kicks. Smell Goods. Using the Tools from Therapy. Rell and Rich break down when they feel that they are Top 5. Intro Song “Your Mental Matters” by @Hysteric Link to all things Mental Matters Podcast: Website (Stream, Merch, etc. can be found): www.mentalmatterspod.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/mentalmatterspodcast

New Year, Same Me? Richard is learning that choosing to say less can be saying more. Jerrell claims that you shouldn’t date people who are depressed - but there’s more to the surface. Also, are the newest shoes less of a priority in 2023?? 👀 Intro Song “Your Mental Matters” by @Hysteric Link to all things Mental Matters Podcast: Website (Stream, Merch, etc. can be found): www.mentalmatterspod.com...

Words Mean Things - which is why it’s important to speak with positive intention and your desired outcomes. We discuss Brittany Griner’s return home, Trevor Noah’s Salute to Black Women, and what we can learn from Deion Sanders’ journey in coaching and the importance of using your words and expressing yourself. Intro Song “Your Mental Matters” by @Hysteric Link to all things Mental Matters Podcast...

Rell loves the kids and Rich loves kicks. This year, we have teamed up with Kicks 4 Kids Foundation of Michigan for our First Ever Donation Drive where we will be collecting new pairs of shoes to support foster children at Mandy’s Place in Metro Detroit. More info on Kicks 4 Kids: https://m.facebook.com/kicks4kidsfoundation/?mibextid=LQQJ4d How can you support today? 1) Monetary donations to our P...