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EPISODE · Apr 9, 2025 · 45 MIN

Men, Mental Health & The Superhero Complex (ft. Adhim DeVeaux and Dr. Keith Edwards)

from The Masks We Wear · host Quincy M. Simmons

We’re diving into men’s mental health and how the “superhero complex” impacts the way men see themselves. We’ll explore how fictional icons grapple with trauma, masculinity, and the burden of always having to be strong.  Joining us are Adhim DeVeaux (creator of the comic, "The Unforgiving Scruff") and Dr. Keith Edwards (author of "Unmasking Toward Authentic Masculinity") for profound conversations on men’s mental health and unmasking. This episode breaks down the myths about what it means to be a man. Because true strength isn’t about suppressing pain—it’s about facing it.  Adhim DeVeaux & “The Unforgiving Scruff” https://thescruffcomic.com/    Dr. Keith Edwards https://keithedwards.com/   Resources Express Yourself Black Man https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/The Mankind Projecthttps://mankindproject.org/ HeadsUpGuys https://headsupguys.org/ The Weight Room  https://thebbweightroom.com/ EVRYMAN  https://evryman.com/members-page/  Recommended podcasts for men: https://www.notquitezen.co/post/mental-health-podcasts-for-men/ Music Credits  NK Music  https://youtu.be/tGpypPiPbVE?si=hWl3nWhz4zhUnl7i  Prod. dozu beats x unfaced https://youtu.be/UGbxCDNhP0c?si=vK3-fSBywEewDsFv Pink - smooth chill rnb type beat - “slow down”  https://youtu.be/O3aFCjZIv_s?si=4-ZgCgPU4-35j8mn

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