EPISODE · Feb 5, 2026 · 58 MIN
Why Black Men Need Therapy, Community, and Faith (ft. Dr. Joshua Smith)
from Inner King Initiative · host Adam J Wilson
Let's Connect!In this episode of the Inner King Initiative, Adam Wilson is joined by Dr. Joshua Smith, a licensed therapist, for a real, grounded conversation about the mental and emotional challenges Black men carry—and why therapy, faith, and community are essential for healing.Together, they explore childhood trauma, parent wounds, isolation, boundaries, depression, anxiety, and the pressure Black men feel to perform instead of process. Dr. Smith breaks down why healing is a journey, not a destination, and how men can begin doing the work without shame.This episode is an invitation to stop surviving in silence and start leading from wholeness.Listener ReflectionTake a moment and ask yourself: Where have I been avoiding the work—and what support do I need right now?Stay ConnectedYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@InnerKingInitiative Instagram: @theadamwilson_Threads: @theadamwilson_🎙️ New episodes every Wednesday at 7:00 PM CST
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Let's Connect! In this episode of the Inner King Initiative, Adam Wilson is joined by Dr. Joshua Smith, a licensed therapist, for a real, grounded conversation about the mental and emotional challenges Black men carry—and why therapy, faith, and community are essential for healing. Together, they explore childhood trauma, parent wounds, isolation, boundaries, depression, anxiety, and the pressure Black men feel to perform instead of process. Dr. Smith breaks down why healing is a journey, not...
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