I Am Man Podcast

In this thought-provoking episode of "Mind Matters," we are joined by esteemed therapist Claude King, who sheds light on the often-overlooked topic of men's mental health. With a compassionate and empathetic approach, Claude delves into the unique challenges men face and provides invaluable insights on how they can overcome these obstacles to lead their best lives. As societal expectations often perpetuate stereotypes of stoicism and emotional suppression for men, Claude addresses the detrimental impact this can have on their mental well-being. He delves into the common struggles men face, such as societal pressure, relationship dynamics, work-related stress, and the stigmas surrounding seeking help. Throughout the podcast, Claude emphasizes the importance of destigmatizing mental health issues and encourages men to embrace vulnerability as a strength rather than a weakness. With practical advice and evidence-based strategies, he guides listeners on a transformative journey of self-discovery and growth. Drawing from his extensive experience as a therapist, Claude offers invaluable tips on cultivating emotional intelligence, building meaningful connections, and developing healthy coping mechanisms. By encouraging men to prioritize self-care, seek support networks, and challenge societal expectations, Claude empowers them to break free from the constraints that hinder their mental well-being. Whether you're a man struggling with mental health challenges or someone seeking a deeper understanding of men's mental well-being, this episode is a must-listen. Claude King's expertise and compassionate approach will inspire and motivate you to embrace your inner strength and live a life of fulfillment and authenticity. Join us on "Mind Matters" as we engage in a transformative conversation with therapist Claude King, exploring the unique mental health challenges faced by men and discovering the tools they need to overcome adversity and embrace a life of mental well-being. Prepare to be inspired, enlightened, and empowered as we delve into this critical topic with an expert who understands the importance of men's emotional and psychological health.

Richard's story is one of incredible resilience and the indomitable human spirit. Throughout the podcast, he shares intimate details of his childhood, highlighting the harrowing experiences that shaped his early years. With unwavering honesty, Richard offers listeners a window into the emotional and psychological turmoil he endured and the impact it had on his mental health. But this interview is not solely focused on the darkness Richard faced. It delves into the turning points in his life, moments of self-reflection, and the incredible strength he discovered within himself. Richard's story is a testament to the power of hope, healing, and the transformative effects of seeking support and sharing one's truth. As an acclaimed author and speaker, Richard E. Taylor has dedicated his life to raising awareness about abuse, mental health, and suicide prevention. In this conversation, he offers invaluable insights and practical advice for survivors, their loved ones, and anyone seeking to better understand the impact of trauma. Prepare to be inspired, moved, and uplifted as Richard E. Taylor's words remind us of the resilience of the human spirit and the importance of empathy, compassion, and support. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to find strength in the face of adversity and forge a path toward healing and empowerment.

In this podcast interview, we will be speaking with Coach Ev, a branding coach who has helped countless individuals turn their dreams into profitable businesses. With his expertise in branding, Coach Ev empowers people to identify and develop their unique brand identity, and provides them with the tools and strategies needed to monetize their passions and ideas. During the interview, Coach Ev will share insights into his background and how he became a branding coach. He will discuss common mistakes that people make when it comes to branding their businesses or personal brands, and how he works with clients to help them overcome those challenges. Coach Ev will also share success stories of clients who have been able to turn their dreams into profitable ventures with his guidance. He will provide valuable tips and strategies for listeners who are looking to monetize their passions and ideas, and will discuss the importance of having a strong brand identity in today's digital age. Overall, this podcast interview with Coach Ev is a must-listen for anyone who is looking to turn their dreams into a profitable business, or for anyone who is interested in learning more about the importance of branding in today's marketplace.

In this inspiring podcast episode, we sit down with Dr. Eddie Connor, a cancer survivor, author, influencer, and philanthropist, to discuss how to win from within. Dr. Connor shares his personal journey of overcoming cancer and how he used his experience to fuel his passion for helping others. We delve into the concept of winning from within and explore how it relates to personal growth, resilience, and achieving success. Dr. Connor provides practical tips and insights on how to cultivate a winning mindset, overcome adversity, and turn setbacks into opportunities for growth. Throughout the conversation, Dr. Connor's positivity, passion, and energy shine through, and his message of hope and perseverance is sure to inspire listeners to embrace their inner strength and strive for success. Tune in to this uplifting podcast episode and learn how to win from within.

Listen to our podcast as Adrian Davis, male sexual assault survivor and actor shares his powerful journey of healing and wholeness. Hear his inspiring story about resilience and overcoming adversity.

This was a powerful conversation with Ashley Nicole and Christopher Bolder about how to overcome the challenges of Sexual Trauma. 

This was a powerful conversation with Aaron Smith & Christopher Bolder about life after incarceration. 

This life-changing conversation with Chris Bolder and Stephen Jackson spoke to the ability of the human soul to live free in the midst of "greater confinement." Something magical will happen once you listen to this conversation that will break the emotional and psychological boundaries off of your mind and spirit; which will allow you to embrace who you truly are without fear or reservation. 

Our fathers, sons, nephews, cousins, and loved one’s who have survived incarceration often are fighting to outlive their past and redefine their present while trying to build a livable future. Their experiences are often belittled and unheard of by the ones they love and are left to fight for themselves in a world they never had the tools or tutelage to properly navigate. Join me and Christopher Bolder as we navigate this conversation together and dive into the lives of brothers who fight every day for their divinity and humanity and the chance to become the best version of themselves.

This by far was one of my favorite conversations. Freddy dropped bomb after bomb about approaching fatherhood from God's perspective. Just listen and learn. 

This was a powerful conversation between Pastor David Marrero about his journey to wholeness after sexual trauma. During this raw conversation, he talks through his various stages of healing in pursuit of wholeness. 

The purpose of this webinar series is to give fathers the tools to become the best version of themselves for their children. Have you ever asked yourself am I "dadding" correctly? Or do you know any fathers who just may need some help connecting with their children? Join us for the month of November for our Dadding 101 webinar series to empower fathers with strategies to understand their role and practical steps they can take connecting with their children and their mother.  

The purpose of this webinar series is to give fathers the tools to become the best version of themselves for their children. Have you ever asked yourself am I "dadding" correctly? Or do you know any fathers who just may need some help connecting with their children? Join us for the month of November for our Dadding 101 webinar series to empower fathers with strategies to understand their role and practical steps they can take connecting with their children and their mother.

Shon Hart of InvolvedDad will be joined us during our DADDING 101 Webinar Series! Shon Hart is a married father of three, a premier keynote speaker, and a leading authority on fatherhood. He is the founder and Executive Dir. of InvolvedDad, where he provides resources and services to fathers to strengthen their families. He energizes, motivates and empowers diverse audiences to meet the challenges of the world around them and unearth treasures that have been lying dormant. Recently certified as an Eric Thomas speaker, Shon is a two-time published author, motivational speaker, and a performance improvement specialist. He runs a speaking and coaching program that trains aspiring influencers and speakers to jump start their speaking and coaching business. With his dynamic personality, he is a highly-sought-after inspirational resource for schools, businesses, non-profit organizations, and professional circles.  #Fathers #Men #Dopedads #Inspiration #Fatherhood

During this show, we were honored to have seasoned Social Worker Brandon Reynolds with us to discuss the pulse of the next generation of men of color. 

During this episode, we talked about the mental and emotional state of men of color in America. 

We got together and talked about our new book What Every Man Needs To Know at 9:30pmCST. with Darnell Weathersby of Lead One, LLC, and Steve Donohue of Core Four LLC. 

Dad’s come in all colors, shapes, and sizes! Join me and my guest tonight for a live conversation about fatherhood. Not only are we candidly talking about our experiences as #Fathers but our experiences with our fathers.  

One of the most painful things for any man is to lose his family. Take a moment and listen to the stories of four men who lost it all and found life after divorce. We were beyond honored to have  Nino Vega Tommie Darnel Billups Brandon Phillips and Joseph Alan on surviving divorce. Right here tonight on the I Am Man Podcast.

One of the most painful things for any man is to lose his family. Take a moment and listen to the stories of four men who lost it all and found life after divorce. We were beyond honored to have  Nino Vega Tommie Darnel Billups Brandon Phillips and Joseph Alan on surviving divorce. Right here tonight on the I Am Man Podcast. 

Take a moment and listen to the beginning of our new series entitled " Relationships. & Situationships" and everything in between. Dion Campbell is the chief of Police but is also a certified relationship coach. With over 28 years of marriage, he discusses his triumphs and challenges. 

Take a moment to listen to the amazing love story of Hakeem and Chantell Zenon! They've been together for almost a decade and have truly experienced the hi's and lows of being in a committed relationship. In our book they are #MarriageGoals 

Join me and relationship coach, Steve Bozeman Sr. as we discuss Relationships and Situationships.  

Take a moment to listen to the perspective of Bill Jamison! Bill is a father of seven adult children and has lived a very adventurous life. From the military to the classroom Bill has impacted the lives of people around the globe. You won't regret listening to what he has to say! 

Tonight we are excited to have Darnell Weathersby from Lead One, LLC Joining us for a conversation on the importance of mentorship in a man's life.

Robert  "Brix" Glover known as the X-Fat Boy is a business mogul making waves in the personal fitness industry. Tipping the scale at 346 pounds with high blood pressure, a pre-diabetic Brix still wasn’t ready to change his lifestyle.  First, second and third attempts at weight loss had failed. Brix became the ultimate yo-yo dieter, with an unhealthy relationship with food and an aversion to physical activity. It wasn’t until January 2013, when a close friend who was the same age as he, died of health complications associated with obesity. Soon after, Robert made the decision to adopt a healthy lifestyle. He chose to forgo all lose-weight-quick schemes in favor of balanced nutrition and exercise. “Serious weight loss requires a complete overhaul of your lifestyle,” he says. “I literally had to hit the reset button and develop all new practices and habits and a new and improved relationship with food. I had to fall in love with being active; I programmed my brain to expect pain, stumbles and discouraging thoughts while on the way to the new me.” Every day since March of 2013, Brix has spent no less than one hour in the gym, often working out twice a day and prioritizing nutrition. Vegetables, grilled or roasted meats and plenty of water have become part of life. The exploration of new, healthy foods is now routine.  “All my life I’ve been very closed-minded when it came to food. One of the first things I did once I decided to change my lifestyle was to be open to trying new foods.” Brix also believes in balance, and in the need for the occasional indulgence. “Deprivation is not healthy, and it will probably drive you crazy. The key is to learn your body. At the end of the day, weight loss is simple math, calories in verses calories burned.” Today, having lost a total of 140 pounds is an accomplishment which Brix doesn’t take lightly.  “There’s no finish line when it comes to living a healthy lifestyle,” he remarks.  Brix’ current goals include the achievement of a particular body-fat-to-lean-muscle ratio, in an effort to begin competing in physique competitions. “There’s always more you can accomplish, always more to achieve. If you can dream about it, you can have it.”

Robert  "Brix" Glover known as the X-Fat Boy is a business mogul making waves in the personal fitness industry. Tipping the scale at 346 pounds with high blood pressure, a pre-diabetic Brix still wasn’t ready to change his lifestyle.  First, second and third attempts at weight loss had failed. Brix became the ultimate yo-yo dieter, with an unhealthy relationship with food and an aversion to physical activity. It wasn’t until January 2013, when a close friend who was the same age as he, died of health complications associated with obesity. Soon after, Robert made the decision to adopt a healthy lifestyle. He chose to forgo all lose-weight-quick schemes in favor of balanced nutrition and exercise. “Serious weight loss requires a complete overhaul of your lifestyle,” he says. “I literally had to hit the reset button and develop all new practices and habits and a new and improved relationship with food. I had to fall in love with being active; I programmed my brain to expect pain, stumbles and discouraging thoughts while on the way to the new me.” Every day since March of 2013, Brix has spent no less than one hour in the gym, often working out twice a day and prioritizing nutrition. Vegetables, grilled or roasted meats and plenty of water have become part of life. The exploration of new, healthy foods is now routine.  “All my life I’ve been very closed-minded when it came to food. One of the first things I did once I decided to change my lifestyle was to be open to trying new foods.” Brix also believes in balance, and in the need for the occasional indulgence. “Deprivation is not healthy, and it will probably drive you crazy. The key is to learn your body. At the end of the day, weight loss is simple math, calories in verses calories burned.” Today, having lost a total of 140 pounds is an accomplishment which Brix doesn’t take lightly.  “There’s no finish line when it comes to living a healthy lifestyle,” he remarks.  Brix’ current goals include the achievement of a particular body-fat-to-lean-muscle ratio, in an effort to begin competing in physique competitions. “There’s always more you can accomplish, always more to achieve. If you can dream about it, you can have it.”

Brandon Delagrantiss is an internationally recognized artist that has blazed his own trail. Listen to his story and how his humble beginnings shaped his understanding of manhood and masculinity.

Brandon Delagrantiss is an internationally recognized artist that has blazed his own trail. Listen to his story and how his humble beginnings shaped his understanding of manhood and masculinity. 

Vondale Singleton is a staple in the city of Chicago! He is a husband, father, educator, and founder of the Chicago CHAMPS mentorship program. His program has gained national and international attention for its commitment to empowering male students of color.

Vondale Singleton is a staple in the city of Chicago! He is a husband, father, educator, and founder of the Chicago CHAMPS mentorship program. His program has gained national and international attention for its commitment to empowering male students of color. 

This is the beginning of our series of  What is a man? Roy Patterson is a father, husband, pastor and educational leader. Take a moment to listen to his wisdom about knowing your worth and being authentically who you are.

In this episode, Robert Marshall talks about his journey to wholeness from Sexual Abuse.  Here is an excerpt from his latest work, " See Me"  "Nothing could have prepared me for what was next, him shoving his slightly upward curved and discolored manhood inside of me. After he released himself on the floor, he looked at me with righteous discus, and asked: “you liked that, didn’t you?” After responding, “I don’t know?” He looked at me and said, “you need to go pray, something is wrong with you.” He proceeded with his verbal assault by informing me that I had a demon of perversion, and he could help me get delivered. As an 11-year-old boy experiencing puberty, his words penetrated me to a depth that his penis would and could never be able to comprehend. His words, “Something Is Wrong With You,” left a seed that grew weeds that choked the life out of my identity, confidence, relationships, self-esteem, and educational endeavors. I felt nasty, incompetent and shamed. He masterfully left me to bear the blame and disgrace he placed upon me through his actions and self-righteous words."

This was a conversation with Advocate, Father, and Mentor Pastor Corey Brooks. Brooks is the Senior Pastor of New Beginnings Church of Chicago and the founder of Project HOOD a Non-Profit organization in the heart of the Southside of Chicago, IL. Corey talks about his journey walking across America and sitting on top of a motel to stop violence and prostitution in his neighborhood. After listening to this episode you will be inspired to find and live out your purpose.  

The purpose of this podcast is to encourage all men to embrace their God-given creativity to become the best versions of themselves.  World-renowned photographer Jason McCoy and graphic design artist Cameron Wallace spoke about the role and importance creativity plays in a man's life. Once you listen you will leave with practical tips on how to not only embrace your creativity but monetize it.

The purpose of this podcast is to encourage all men to embrace their God-given creativity to become the best versions of themselves.  World-renowned photographer Jason McCoy and graphic design artist Cameron Wallace spoke about the role and importance creativity plays in a man's life. Once you listen you will leave with practical tips on how to not only embrace your creativity but monetize it.  

This podcast is an honest conversation between Robert Marshall and Charles Carter CEO of A Greater Good Foundation. They candidly discuss the hardships and process of becoming a man of excellence. Becoming a man of excellence takes a lot of hard work and establishing of internal process that helps break cycles and systematic ways of thinking that prohibit success. Learn how to shed the weight of your past so you can run freely into your own greatness.

This podcast is an honest conversation between Robert Marshall and Charles Carter CEO of A Greater Good Foundation. They candidly discuss the hardships and process of becoming a man of excellence. Becoming a man of excellence takes a lot of hard work and establishing of internal process that helps break cycles and systematic ways of thinking that prohibit success. Learn how to shed the weight of your past so you can run freely into your own greatness. 

Listen to this game-changing podcast with serial successful business moguls Victor M. Cuebas II, Chris Williams II, LaMont Jones & David A. Rodgers. During this podcast, they share their failures and secrets to success in business leadership and entrepreneurship.

Listen to this game-changing podcast with serial successful business moguls Victor M. Cuebas II, Chris Williams II, LaMont Jones & David A. Rodgers. During this podcast, they share their failures and secrets to success in business leadership and entrepreneurship.

This is a conversation between a diverse group of men about lessons they've learned about life and themselves through being fathers.

Part 2 of a discussion about what every man should know prior to getting married.

This is a discussion about what every man should know prior to getting married.