THE DR. VIBE SHOW™ - DONOVAN McKENZIE - HEART OF A MAN - OCTOBER 27 - 2020

Donovan McKenzie is a community mental health advocate with special interest in men's issues. He has spent years helping people to challenge ideas about what it means to be a man. Donovan has turned his pain into purpose. He has and will continue to rewrite the narrative for what it means to be a man struggling with mental health, and Heart of a Man here to help others do the same Donovan's experience with depression and PTSD has made him passionate about ending the stigma. By sharing his story in a vulnerable and creative way, he challenges listeners to shift perspectives and develop the courage to reach out for help. He founded Heart of a Man to offer an alternative and the organization is making an impact in our community. Recently, Donovan was on our show. During our conversation, Donovan talked about: – Some of his journey including his battles with depression, PTSD, anxiety, wanting to commit suicide from a young age and being told that he suffered from depression at twenty-one years old – Losing his mother and grandmother to cancer – Growing up in Jamaica and dealing with depression and still thinking about it today – The impact of racism on his depression – His and his mother's reaction when he was told that he needs to see a therapist and making the decision to go see a therapist and how seeing a therapist has helped him – Some of things that men are sharing with him – Him coming close to committing suicide – The impact his son has had on his life – Managing when he has a tough day – If Black men should have Black therapists and should the therapist be a man – The impact that 2020 has had on him – The next steps for Heart Of A Man You can contact Mr. McKenzie via: Website Twitter Facebook Instagram Linkedin YouTube Email Visit The Dr. Vibe Show™ at www.thedrvibeshow.com/ Please feel free to email us at [email protected] Please feel free to "Like" the "The Dr. Vibe Show" Facebook Fan Page here God bless, peace, be well and keep the faith, Dr. Vibe [email protected] 2018 Innovation Award Winner – Canadian Ethnic Media Association Producer of Google+ Hangouts – The Good Men Project The Dr. Vibe Show™ At "The Good Men Project" One of the first Brand Ambassador's – Cuisine Noir Magazine Dr. Vibe – Producer And Co-host of Black Men Talking On WJMS Radio Dr. Vibe on HuffPost Live – August 2, 2013 2013 Black Weblog Awards Finalist (Best Podcast) 2012 Black Weblog Awards Winner (Best International Blog) 2012 Black Weblog Awards Finalist (Best Podcast) 2011 Black Weblog Awards Finalist (Best International Blog and Best Podcast Series) Black Blog Of The Day – Black Bloggers Network – June 23, 2011 Twitter Twitter hashtag: #DrVibe The Dr. Vibe Show™ – iTunes The Dr. Vibe Show™ – Spotify Dr. Vibe Media – You Tube Google+ The Dr. Vibe Show™ – Stitcher Radio The Dr. Vibe Show™ – TuneIn Radio The Dr. Vibe Show™ – Google Play Music The Dr. Vibe Show™ – iHeartRadio The Dr. Vibe Show™ at Anchor Linkedin – The Dr. Vibe Show™ Instagram The Dr. Vibe Show Facebook Fan Page