Dr. Aldwin Ben Aziz Soumare

If you have been listening to Strong Mind, Soft Life with Dr. Topaz, you know she always shows love for the women. Dr. Topaz is intentional about showing lots of love for the men too, and on deck in this episode is Dr. Aldwin Ben Aziz Soumare a 2nd year psychiatry resident at UC Davis. Dr. Soumare is also the author of Tools of Excellence: From Hood to Hooded, A Guide to Becoming the Physician You Dream, which serves as a guide for black men and women from high school and beyond to find the confidence and conviction to achieve their goals. Listen as Dr. Topaz and Dr. Soumare delve into common themes related to Black men and mental health…with the intention of sending an energy to shift the dynamic for real, sustainable change. Just like we need help to strengthen our bodies, it is ok to need help to strengthen our minds. It is ok for Black men to show a full array of emotions. It is ok for Black men to seek health coping mechanisms. It is ok for Black men to share their voices. It is ok for older Black men to prioritize their mental health. It is more than ok for Black men to actually feel great!In the words of Dr. Topaz, “We need our brothers to be well.” Share this episode with a man who holds a place in your heart. It is ok not to be ok. And that is where community can provide the needed uplift.Let’s establish an interconnected community that is committed to creating strong minds and soft lives. Listening to this podcast is an investment in yourself. And when you are better, we are all better. Join us, Sisters…and Brothers too!