Mental Matters Podcast

Join us as we discuss the history of Toxic Masculinity and ways we can help end it together. Check out our recent episode on all streaming platforms including @iheartradio @spotify and @apple podcasts! Theme song by @hystericvl Link - https://linktr.ee/mentalmatterspodcast • • • #mentalmatterscommunity #goals #blackmensmile #hbcu #manup #blackboyjoy #newdecade #goals #menshealthawareness #nphc #me...

From the lightbulb, its filament, peanut butter, and even this podcast: Black History is EVERYWHERE. Jerrell and Richard hit the restart button on Black History Month as they dive deeper on the past, present and future of this month long celebration. Check out our recent episode on all streaming platforms including @iheartradio @spotify and @apple podcasts! • • Honorable Mentions: @blackhistory Th...

How do I grieve properly? Is it ok to grieve celebrities? Why does Kobe Bryant’s untimely passing hit so hard when we’re not related? Our friend all the way from Los Angeles, Mental Health Nurse Practitioner @nurserose_ helps answer these questions and identify ways to grieve properly. Check out our recent episode on all streaming platforms including @iheartradio @spotify and @apple podcasts! Hono...

From workout routines, to career development - Once you put it out there to your inner circle, we all become responsible. Join us as begin our journey in developing and maintaining our momentum to check those goals off our list. Check out our recent episode on all streaming platforms including @iheartradio @spotify and @apple podcasts! Honorable Mentions: @everybodylovesjg @audiowavenetwork @tob__...

On this episode, we linked up with our brother from another @devontas_world of @tob__podcast to discuss a trying 2019, the importance of supporting one another, and introduce how to goal set with intention. Check out our recent episode on all streaming platforms including @iheartradio @spotify and @apple podcasts! • • Honorable Mentions: @amandaseales @lookatdustin @gettingrownpod @audiowavenetwor...

Hey Family! On this episode, we are talking about the Language of Love: understanding what that means for different people - significant others, friends, family, etc. We also had a little Detroit reunion as our sis @cynderelli_ as well as she brings in her bday with us. Honorable Mentions: @amandaseales @5lovelanguages @theeastsideengineer Theme song by @hystericvl Link - https://linktr.ee/mentalm...

We are ever so thankful for you and the rest of our Family/Framily! On this episode, we break down and define Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving, your preference based on a recent poll, our favorite and unfavorite questions during holiday time, Carmelo’s return to the NBA, Kaepernick’s not so return to the NFL, and how Jerk Chicken keeps this brotherhood strong. “Your Mental Matters” Intro by Hysteric (@...

The ecosystem is one of the most important resources we have. It’s how we nurture and develop. Join us as we discuss Cultural Ecology, how we chose our friendships as kids vs now, what happens when you don’t maintain your ecosystems, and how Jerk Chicken keeps this brotherhood strong. Local shoutout Beautitian - @Kesswa_Beauty Website: www.mentalmatterspod.com Https://Linktr.ee/mentalmatterspodcas...

“I don’t want nooooooo scrubs.” So you the man? You got it then. Can you afford to say you like them? On this episode, we discuss how your net worth affects your dating life in 2019. Tap In. Website: www.mentalmatterspod.com Https://Linktr.ee/mentalmatterspodcast Merch: http://bit.ly/MentalMattersMerch

Bro, LISTEN. Black Men have a bad habit that kills us, literally. It’s not talking about our issues. Jerrell and Richard breakdown their experiences with speaking their mind, how important it is to speak up and having people you can talk to. Website: www.mentalmatterspod.com Https://Linktr.ee/mentalmatterspodcast Merch: http://bit.ly/MentalMattersMerch

“I Used to Play StarFox.” We sit down with Eric aka Hysteric to discuss POPEYES VS CHICKFILA,THE NEW MENTAL MATTERS INTRO fitness journey as Men and How everyone’s fitness journey is different.

Recent news stories about gun violence and gun controls is one part of the story as we reminisce on issues in the inner city that have us needing to vent.

Black Men have historically been known to cheat. In order to shift the narrative, we need to identify what classifies as the grey area of cheating...and we need two whole episodes. Our brother Blair Ellison @blairondeck helped provide insight from the involved perspective. Check out our most recent episode.

When is the last time you went to the doctor? All we know is that Jerrell’s first car was a 2003 Cobalt and Richards was a 2000 Chevrolet Tracker. Starting at “big boys don’t cry” years old, men are conditioned not to talk about physical pain which leads to less doctor visits.

Join us as we discuss our NBA playoff predictions as well as how our culture still uses playing basketball as an outlet to settle debates, quarrels while reducing stress from traumatic events from childhood into adulthood.

If you are a college student (especially in STEM/Engineering) then you know you need your WHOLE mind to be right while getting any degree. . . We did our first live show ever at @nsbeconvention in Detroit! We had some help from Guidance Counselor Caleb Boswell @talented10th06 on College Life, Self Care Strategies, the road to graduation, and all that comes with it.

Though we recorded this in March, we decided to dedicate this episode to the late #JohnSingleton after his recent passing due to stroke. FELLAS TAKE CARE OF YOUR HEALTH! This episode, we take a trip to the barbershop. Some of the best moments, discussions, debates, and even personal advice or health tips come during your visit to the barbershop. For black boys and men, it’s an experience that keep...

Social Media and Technology plays a maIor role of influencing today’s culture. The most dangerous and trIggerIng moments can happen when you read comments under certain posts.

Fact: Being Young Gifted and Black can be a gift and a curse. We caught up with our pod-sisters of @shetoostem to keep it 💯 on what it’s like to be in a space of such.

“In the man law justice system, our men are represented by two separate but equally important groups: our culture who investigates crime, and the people who shame the offenders. These are our stories.” DUN DUN!! . Episode 24, Punishable by Man Law, is now available on iTunes and Soundcloud and on your favorite streaming apps. . . Listen today, share this post and rate us to let us know what you th...

We chat with fellow Detroit native, Tonjie Reese @agapetonj on escaping the cold weather, the trauma behind the 2005 NBA Finals, how to properly enforce the cancellation policy both the healthy and non-healthy way with celebrities and people around us, and tools to leave situations concerning domestic or sexual abuse. . . Responses to this episode can be sent to mentalmatterspodcast@gmail.com. Lin...

It’s time to Properly Redefine How to “Man Up” in 2019. Join us on Episode 22 as we start the discussion on what Real Men do and don’t look like in our community, I prelude to cancelling #rkelly, a conversation starter our role when it comes to Protecting Black Women, and our focus for the year. Listen today, share this post and rate us to let us know what you think! Responses to this episode can...

2018 is coming to an end and we recap some of our favorite discussions, lessons learned in podcasting, starting Mental Matters Podcast and what is next. Rate Us on ITunes and Soundcloud!! Link to all things Mental Matters: Https://linktr.ee/mentalmatterspodcast #mentalmatterscommunity #podsincolor #blackmentalhealthmatters #speakup

Episode 20 - “Parents Just Don’t Understand”, takes a dive with Seasonal Depression along with parental substance abuse. Jerrell interviews Richard on his bout with the holiday blues along with why Thanksgiving is especially a difficult holiday. And yes Parents Just Don’t Understand. . . Https://linktr.ee/mentalmatterspodcast

Episode 19 - Money On My MIND - Featuring Kay Jay (@themelanatedbudget) by Richard W, Jerrell M