The Dope Black Therapist

Men's Mental Health Month has come to an end; however, it doesn't mean we stop talking about men's mental health! Fellas, how are you? Are you being heard? Are you communicating your wants, needs, thoughts, feelings, and emotions to those who care about you the most? You know you're allowed to be human, right? Take some time for you, but also, find a space where you feel you will b...

Happy Father's Day! Happy Juneteenth! Happy Pride! Happy days full of love, joy, success, and abundance! I'm so glad you're here and still rocking with me. Several things going on this month already and still going. Walked with the 500 Fathers walk-a-thon to raise funds for Fathers Forever: https://www.afatherforever.com/home Another group that was present at the walk was Dads Smile: h...

It's Men's Mental Health Month and I wanted to talk about a few things that we may not know about this month. Did you know that 1 in 8 men will experience depression in their life? I'm definitely the 1 in my group of folks. Men are also 2-3 times more likely to misuse drugs and alcohol. You don't have to deal with on your own, fellas. Talk to your support system, or you can join so...

Happy Mental Health Awareness Month! There's still a stigma surrounding mental health. Fortunately, there are plenty of opportunities to discuss and several resources you can have access to and make things better for you. Men's Group on May 14, 2026 from 8-9 pm EST https://www.thedopeblacktherapist.com/mens-group Black Fathers Summit August 1, 2026 from 10am-2pm Black Fathers Summit

You ever had that feeling where something is off and that you need to take a step back and get your shit together? Yeah, that's what I've been doing for the past couple of months and I apologize for those who have been waiting for a new episode to drop. I just had to work through my stuff and I'm slowly, but surely getting back to being me.

Been a minute since my last episode, and I apologize for that. February is a horrible month for me with the anniversary of my brother and my great-grandmother's death, it makes my depression go haywire. With that being said, I still got time to talk about the latest celebrity beef, what my grief looks like, and how I get a little relief from the stressors of life.

What up y'all? Am I the only one who doesn't get excited for things anymore? It's almost as if I expect the worst so I won't be disappointed if it happens. Why though? Why not look at it as an opportunity and be grateful for that? Listen as I describe how I reframed disappointment into excitement. The next men's group is on Thursday, February 5th from 8-9pm EST. It's a free...

Celebrated my birthday recently and still there is horrible shit going on in the world today. Listen as I actually give you some things you can do to be sure you're taking care of you during this tough time.

Hey there! I know it's been a minute since I've done an episode. Life has been lifing, but we back at it and going to continue to do good work in this world! Remember it's okay to ask for help when you need it. Pride is a bitch and can get in the way, but you don't have to let it rule. Do what you gotta do for you and keep on moving.

Your boy is tired...It's been a long month and I've been on the move every day, every weekend, and it's my own doing. It's okay to rest and take time off if needed. I just needed the reminder for my body tells me to sit my ass down!

So much going on recently and I have so many thoughts and opinions, though it's difficult for me to get it all out in a way that's understandable. I'm human, I'm hurting, I'm angry, I'm sad, and I'm still going to keep doing good in this world.

You ever wonder about people who you used to talk to and then all of a sudden communication between you just stops? Yeah, it happens to me too. Listen as I talk about how we can navigate those losses and appreciate the time we actually got to spend with them.

Man, do you ever feel like you're doing a shitty job as a parent? I can't front, there are several times where I feel like everything I do is wrong and that I'm doing a horrible job as dad. Listen as I talk about some of the do's and don'ts of parenthood.

This has been a damn good weekend! So many awesome things happened this weekend, in particular our second annual Black Fathers Summit. Such a dope experience especially with the amount of growth we had from year one to year two. We are going to get better and better every year. If you have suggestions about how to improve the podcast or what you would like to see, leave a comment or drop me a mess...

What's going on everybody?! Consistent podcast reloading, lol. Just returned from Edinburgh, Scotland from the Doubt Yourself and Do It Anyways Summit. Y'all, I had the most fun, but I can't front, it was an adventure to get to there! Nothing The Dope Black Therapist can't handle though. It was an amazing experience and I catch you up on all of the tea in this episode. The last men...

Man, so much has been going on the past month or so, it's hard to keep up! Been hit with some hard times as well as some wonderful times. Either way, we gonna keep riding! The Black Fathers Summit is happening on August 2nd from 10am-2pm EST at the Southeast Raleigh YMCA. Visit www.blackfatherssummit.com to register today. You're never alone, please call or text 988 24/7 for help if you ne...

What's up everybody?! Apologies for the delay in getting a new episode out. My depression was kicking my ass, and all of my motivation was gone. Listen as I talk about what's going on and how I got out of it.

Anthony Courman is a Licensed Clinical Social Work Associate, and native of New Bern, NC. Community is a big part of his life. Anthony and his wife actively participate in the community doing outreach through their church, working with at-risk youth in the community, and fostering children. Anthony considers the professional service as a therapist a calling. He is very passionate about serving oth...

How often do we allow opportunities to pass us by because we are afraid to step out of the shadow of doubt? I imagine it happens more than we care to admit. Personally, I've been guilty of this because I don't want to fail, but also, I don't think people want to hear what I have to say or show. To hell with that noise! Show up and show those folks who you are and what you can do! Nobod...

What's going on everybody? You ever wondered why it's so easy for us to function in chaos and be uncomfortable with peace? Things are going really well for The Dope Black Therapist, yet for some reason, I'm finding things to make a problem because things are going well. Anyone else guilty of this?

Happy Black History Month!!! It has been a very eventful month so far and I'm looking forward to what is to come. I recently spoke at the Black Mental Health Conference in Durham at the beginning of the month. The amount of knowledge I received from other Black clinicians and the connections made were astronomical! The next opportunity I had was to speak on health and relationships and y'a...

Happy New Year y'all! Thanks for coming back for another episode of the podcast. I recently celebrated my birthday in a way that felt great for me. It was a dope celebration and a great way for me to start the year. Been making some time for community and stepping out of my comfort zone as well. Let's make the most of this year y'all. What are you doing to make it as dope as ever? Be s...

Sorry it's been a minute since my last episode. It's been a lot going on and I've been taking the time to reflect. Thank you so much for the support and I hope you enjoy the holidays! If you would, please complete the link for feedback on how to improve the podcast. https://forms.gle/Coc1ehvxi5g1yoEr6 Upcoming events: Black Mental Health Conference 2025: https://www.thebmhmovement.com/2025-confere...

Man, it's wild when you finally accept who you are and stop hiding from the things that can and will propel you to another level. It's all part of the healing process, right? Despite the healing, there's always that self-doubt that tries to creep in and derail your progress. Listen as I discuss how we go from afraid to be seen, to walking head high into success!

One thing I've come to realize is that I lack community. This is something I've had growing up having several cousins around and having a neighborhood full of kids. Not only that, but I've also been a part of some team since middle school. What happens to us when we become adults? What makes it so hard for us to build community today?