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EPISODE · Feb 20, 2026 · 22 MIN

Man Listen, Safe Spaces for Black Men’s Mental Health with Mark McCray

from Air-Check Your Life · host Mathew Blades Media

Man, Listen: Mental Health for Black Men with Mark McCray In this episode, you'll hear: - How cultural stigma in the Black community shapes men's experiences with mental health - The impact of vulnerability and honest conversation in breaking cycles of silence - Practical tools to navigate people-pleasing, leadership challenges, and self-esteem - What makes the trauma faced by Black men unique in America, and why addressing it matters for all of us Mathew Blades sits down with Mark McCray, host of the “Man Listen” podcast, for a candid conversation about deconstructing barriers to mental health in the Black community. Mark McCray shares his own journey, lessons learned from therapy, and how opening up creates ripples for others to seek help. To get in touch with our podcast, email [email protected] Visit our Guests: Mathew Blades - MathewBlades.com Dr. Anna Marie Frank - https://drannamarie.com Cortney McDermott - https://www.cortneymcdermott.com Dr. Dave - https://www.drdaveaz.com/ Jill McMahon - Jillmcmahoncounseling.com To grab a copy of our 6-Week Wellness course, which is video-led, visit https://a.co/d/0ihE1vaw If you want to use Streamyard to create a podcast like this, use this link: https://streamyard.com/pal/c/4656111098003456      

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