"Resilience, Reality & Responsibility: A Conversation with Matthew Wiley"

This week on YANA: You Are Not Alone, we welcome author, husband, and proud Black man of faith — Matthew Wiley — for a raw and uncensored conversation that dives deep into the heart and soul of what it means to be a Black man in America today. In this powerful episode, host James Trice and Matthew hold space for truth, vulnerability, and healing. From the critical importance of mental and physical health to the erosion of Black unity, from the historical strength of the Black Church to the impact of systemic oppression and economic disparity — this conversation is a wake-up call, a testimony, and a call to action. Matthew shares how juicing, fitness, and faith fuel his journey, and courageously names the forces he believes are working against Black consciousness — including media manipulation, societal division, and internalized white supremacy. He also reflects on his identity as a foundational Black American and why reclaiming that heritage matters. Yet through the pain and pressure, there's pride.