Healing, Writing & Reimagining Black Masculinity: Joél Leon – Into Healing S2, Ep.1

Joél L. Daniels, also known as Joél Leon, is a Bronx-born storyteller, poet, and author deeply committed to his roles as a girl dad and an advocate for Black liberation. His latest book, Everything and Nothing at Once: A Black Man's Reimagined Soundtrack for the Future, published in June 2024, is a compelling collection of essays that delves into Black masculinity and envisions new possibilities for the future of Black men. In his work, Joél draws from his journey from a Bronx childhood to self-discovery through Buddhism, highlighting the profound impact of vulnerability, radical love, and poetry in the healing process. He emphasizes the vital role of community in providing support and accountability. Through personal anecdotes and insights into mindfulness and accessible healing practices, particularly within Black and Brown communities, Joél illustrates the transformative power of language and collective liberation.⭐️ In this episode, you’ll learn ⭐️00:33 Meet Joél Leon: Storyteller and Poet01:47 Growing Up Black in America06:39 The Influence of Buddhism10:26 Reimagining Black Masculinity14:39 The Power of Poetry and Hip Hop18:51 Learning to Feel and Express Emotions23:29 Loving Black Boys and Ourselves26:30 Challenging Carceral Culture34:21 Collective Liberation and Love48:04 Embracing Humanity and Connection50:08 Overcoming Prejudices and Biases54:11 The Power of Vulnerability and Love01:01:56 The Role of Community in Healing01:06:36 Radical Love and Honesty01:12:37 The Healing Power of Poetry01:17:40 Accessible Healing Practices01:21:44 Finding and Building Community01:27:00 Healing as a Black Man01:31:23 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsPlease don’t forget to like, comment & subscribe!👉 Follow Joél LeonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamjoelleon/Website: https://msha.ke/joelakamag/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joelakamag/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelakamag/📚 Episode References:Everything and Nothing At Once: A Black Man's Reimagined Soundtrack For the Future By: Joél Leon https://shorturl.at/TXEiNFrederick Joseph https://rb.gy/wk0mfhMahogany Browne https://shorturl.at/M0GdnThe Seat of the Soul by Gary Zukov: https://rb.gy/3pcaqxA New Earth by Eckhart Tolle: https://rb.gy/23tvg5The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle: https://rb.gy/03k8izThe Spirit of a Man by Iyanla Vanzant: https://rb.gy/9mu5vnBoycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS): https://rb.gy/4keixi✏️ Download Transcript (generated by an AI service):https://www.intohealing.com/s/Into-Healing-Joel-Leon-Transcript.docx👂Listen to the Into Healing Podcast while you're on-the-go!🎧  Apple podcast: https://apple.co/3wmd4sz🎧  Spotify: https://rb.gy/ceqmkt👉 Become a member on our Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/intohealing👉 Subscribe to the YouTube channelwww.youtube.com/@Into.Healing👉 Follow Into HealingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/intohealing/Website: https://www.intohealing.com/UpScrolled: @intohealing👉 Follow MiraInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirakaddoura TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mira.kaddoura Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mirakaddoura/💌 Sign up for the Healing newsletter https://www.intohealing.com/newsletter🖐 Into Healing is produced by Red & Co. https://redandco.com/Disclaimers• As a reminder, Into Healing is for informational and entertainment purposes only, and does not constitute medical or psychological advice.• Into Healing recognizes that for people suffering under traumatic forces beyond their control, beginning a healing journey is often not possible. For these neighbors, both near and far, let us make a better world where all who wish to heal have the time, space, and resources they need.