MENtality Unchained

MENtality Unchained host Kevin Thomas sits down with Jaleel Wavy to talk about his influence on the birth of MENtality Unchained podcast. Surprisingly Wavy became transparent and discussed his battle with depression and anxiety, relationships, and therapy. He talks about his transition from Rockford, IL to Charlotte, NC. Wavy opens up about upbringing and how dating is not the same in this day in...

MENtality Unchained host Kevin Thomas sits down with his wife Tina Thomas to discuss their 25-year marriage. She speaks about learning about and experiencing mental health. She discusses her anxiety and how it changed her perspective on life and people.  She speaks from a women’s perspective of experiencing marriage in the twenty-first century. They speak from a position of change, growth, co...

MENtality Unchained host Kevin Thomas sits down with his director, Alex Jackson to talk about season 2 and the future of the podcast. They discuss new direction, more directorial involvement, and bringing more substantive content. #podcast, #podcasterunite, #podcaster, #podcastshow, #podcastlife, #healthpodcast, #podcasts, #podcastersofyoutube, #mentalhealth, #therapy, #podcastseries, #love, #yout...

MENtality Unchained host Kevin Thomas sits down with Emma, Elaine, Erma, and Ida (Your neighborhood Golden Girls) of 20+ years.  The Golden Girls talk candid about how their lives has transitioned and how they have come to be comfortable with themselves. They discuss how they dealt with mental health in the past and how they have transitioned to understand mental health currently. They talked...

MENtality Unchained host Kevin Thomas sits down with Jeanette Towns author of “When Shattered Lives Become Whole,” a story about her battle and recovery living with Bipolar. Jeanette insists that she could and would not be alive without God and her family. She pointed out that she was misdiagnosed which led to 10 years of manic behavior followed by being institutionalized in a mental health facili...

MENtality Unchained host Kevin Thomas sits down with Mind of Gold business owner Antonia Royal-Whitmore as she discusses why she chose to become an advocate for Black mental health instead of being a therapist. She speaks about the disparity in mental health and not being taught certain things in college about Black mental health. Antonia believes that Black people are being ignored of history. Sh...

MENtality Unchained host Kevin Thomas sits down with John Hood to discuss the world of Astrophysics and how mental health may stand in the way of achieving such a high standard.  He talks about how science is frowned upon in rural areas and how a Black male from Georgia embarked, sustained, and accomplished his journey of becoming an Astrophysicist. John speaks of being told by teachers that...

MENtality Unchained host Kevin Thomas sits down with Rev. K. Edward Copeland to discuss biblical principles on how mental health is revealed throughout scripture. His commitment to community, social justice, and mental health stands on its own! He explains his push for his members “eating their colors.” He admits that it needs to be more inclusion rather than exclusion in the church. Rev. K Edward...

MENtality Unchained host Kevin Thomas sits down with the men of M.O.B. to discuss what it takes to be a black man. A pastor, deacon, minister, and police officer with the same outlook of what it takes to be an influence in the community. They address how they deal with emotions, mental health, and balancing life obstacles as a black man of faith.

MENtality Unchained host Kevin Thomas sits down with Tommy Meeks organizer of Juneteenth to discuss how his addiction led him to a lifelong journey of wisdom and organizing the infamous Juneteenth (independence for Black Americans). He addresses mental health, addiction, and how it took a stronghold of his family which ultimately led to him losing two children to tragic situations.

MENtality Unchained host Kevin Thomas sits down with Recruitment and Outreach Coordinator of CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Winnebago County Ann Bruce to address the need for advocacy for the voiceless youth. She discussed the fulfillment of providing resources, support for their volunteers, and building awareness about the need for Court Appointed Special Advocates.  She express...

MENtality Unchained host Kevin Thomas sits down with Maurice West II, Illinois States Representative of the 67th District to discuss mental health, politics, community, and representing a culture. States Representative gets real and transparent about coping and having a symptomatic episode.

Host Kevin Thomas joins Ukoo Washington Park to discuss Ethnic Notions "I'm not your Stereotype."

Host Kevin the therapist sits down with three black women that carries the responsibilities of life while balancing family, community, and anxiety.  Kim, Tina, and Carlise explain how parenting, anxiety, and the pandemic shaped their thinking and how they view mental health. They discuss their experiences as black women trying to navigate the expectations of a community.

The first episode of 2022, the host Kevin the therapist get's transparent. He talks with his daughter "RA'E the Dreamer" who is a performing artist that found music, art, and journaling through her anxiety and the pandemic.

Host Kevin Thomas sits down with the Eight Fifteen Capital owners at Jack's Hookah lounge.  Owner's Matthew Simpson, Joshua Patterson, and Clydale Hillson discuss "King of the Round Table," mental health, entrepreneurship, community, & the blueprint for partnerships.

In this episode the host Kevin Thomas talks with Clyde Henderson, the owner and lead trainer for the Body Factory. Clyde discusses how he started in personal training, owning a gym, and becoming a household name in Rockford Illinois. He also talks about the collaborative relationship between Physical and Mental fitness.

MENtality Unchained host Kevin Thomas sits down with Tommy Meeks organizer of Juneteenth to discuss how his addiction led him to a lifelong journey of wisdom and organizing the infamous Juneteenth (independence for Black Americans). He addresses mental health, addiction, and how it took a stronghold of his family which ultimately led to him losing two children to tragic situations.

MENtality Unchained host Kevin Thomas sits down with Recruitment and Outreach Coordinator of CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Winnebago County Ann Bruce to address the need for advocacy for the voiceless youth. She discussed the fulfillment of providing resources, support for their volunteers, and building awareness about the need for Court Appointed Special Advocates.  She express...

MENtality Unchained host Kevin Thomas sits down with Maurice West II, Illinois States Representative of the 67th District to discuss mental health, politics, community, and representing a culture. States Representative gets real and transparent about coping and having a symptomatic episode.

Host Kevin Thomas joins Ukoo Washington Park to discuss Ethnic Notions "I'm not your Stereotype."

Host Kevin the therapist sits down with three black women that carries the responsibilities of life while balancing family, community, and anxiety.  Kim, Tina, and Carlise explain how parenting, anxiety, and the pandemic shaped their thinking and how they view mental health. They discuss their experiences as black women trying to navigate the expectations of a community.

The first episode of 2022, the host Kevin the therapist get's transparent. He talks with his daughter "RA'E the Dreamer" who is a performing artist that found music, art, and journaling through her anxiety and the pandemic.

Host Kevin Thomas sits down with the Eight Fifteen Capital owners at Jack's Hookah lounge.  Owner's Matthew Simpson, Joshua Patterson, and Clydale Hillson discuss "King of the Round Table," mental health, entrepreneurship, community, & the blueprint for partnerships. 

In this episode the host Kevin Thomas talks with Clyde Henderson, the owner and lead trainer for the Body Factory. Clyde discusses how he started in personal training, owning a gym, and becoming a household name in Rockford Illinois. He also talks about the collaborative relationship between Physical and Mental fitness.