Darling, I'm Depressed Again(Don't Tell My Mother)

Darling, have you ever been a mango seed in rocky soil? Perhaps not, but still, we all know what it’s like to exist in a place that was never meant to hold us, where growth feels like resistance, and survival feels like defiance.This episode, join the conversation as we delve into what it means to exist under law, to navigate spaces where rules were not written with you in mind, yet still shape the way you move, speak, and become. We’re talking about respectability, resistance, and reality!Join the conversation here: https://linktr.ee/didapodcast?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=0fa0ca5e-f2a2-45a6-b1c4-6001947a708c

Nobody asks the strong ones if they’re tired.Black women are expected to hold everything, families, communities, broken systems, while quietly carrying their own pain.This week, we’re naming what’s often ignored: the disenfranchisement, the emotional labor, and the mental health toll of being everything for everyone… and still not being seen.Because “strong” should never mean “silent.”Join the conversation here:https://linktr.ee/didapodcast

Darling, the kids still aren’t okay, and it has everything to do with how we water them. Every child is born with a voice, a language of wonder and truth. But what happens when the world teaches them to swallow their words instead of speak them? What happens when we silence the very voices we were meant to nurture?Continue the conversation here:https://linktr.ee/didapodcast?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=0fa0ca5e-f2a2-45a6-b1c4-6001947a708c

Sometimes, you have to pray for wings… and then trust yourself not to fall.Positioning is about alignment, walking in a fate that actually belongs to you. But what happens when you don’t know how to get there? When purpose feels heavy? When calling feels unclear?This week, we’re talking about identity, pressure, and the pyramids we build to survive the climb.Continue the conversation here: https://linktr.ee/didapodcast?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=0fa0ca5e-f2a2-45a6-b1c4-6001947a708c

Have you ever seen yourself through someone else’s eyes?Did they see you as kind and compassionate, or as… an insubordinate fool?Life is shaped by perspective. But where do we draw the line between what is perceived and what is truly lived?This week, we unpack what it really means to be secure in your identity, beyond opinions, labels, and projections.Join the conversation:https://linktr.ee/didapodcast?⁠⁠utm_source=linktree_profile_share⁠

We all know the saying "give thanks, because it could always be worse", but just how valid is this expression? Especially when it seems that there is very little to be thankful for? Join the conversation this week, as we delve into the importance of gratitude on the human psyche!You can continue the conversation here:⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/didapodcast?⁠⁠utm_source=linktree_profile_share⁠

I'm talking to the man in the mirror, and he doesn't want to change his ways! We've all made mistakes...at least, the normal human being does. Still, how does acknowledging these imperfections help us to grow? Join this week's discussion as we find out just how important accountability is to self-love!  You can continue the conversation here:⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/didapodcast?⁠utm_source=linktree_profile_share⁠

Life is made up of matter...indeed, everything that is present must take up space. This is true of objects, people, and even talent! However, can our talents ever be too much? How do we navigate spaces where we feel unwelcome because of our gifts? Join this week's discussion as we delve into this topic! You can continue the conversation here:⁠https://linktr.ee/didapodcast?utm_source=linktree_profile_share⁠

Darling...it's a new year...but why am I holding on to the same habits? Procrastination can cause so many issues for us, internally and externally, and we all want to know- how do we overcome this? Can it even be overcome? Join the conversation as we open season three with a powerful discussion regarding this subject!You can continue the conversation here:https://linktr.ee/didapodcast?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

In this episode of "Darling, I'm Depressed Again, Don't Tell My Mother)", host John S. Poitier Jr discusses the importance of being receptive while noting how refusing to do so can be destructive.Follow my social media pages: Instagram: @j.s.pofficialTwitter: @PoitierJohnTiktok: @jshaquilleoffical

Darling…you won’t want to miss this all new episode of “Darling, I’m Depressed Again, Don’t Tell My Mother”, where our host, John S. Poitier Jr speaks of good, bad, and everything in-between…opening the door for one simple question: is anyone truly just good?

Darling…dive into this brand new episode with host, John S. Poitier Jr, as we discuss the relationship that society shares with black women- both in the Caribbean and abroad- welcoming a conversation to what really goes on around us!

Darling…we are back and better than ever! In this new episode, John Shaquille Poitier Jr examines the delicate relationship between worship and expectation, discussing how this connection can often lead to disappointment. 

In this episode, we dive into the delicate balance between self-love and self-compromise. Self-love gets a lot of hype, but where do we draw the line between nurturing ourselves and bending too far to accommodate others? This episode explores the tough calls we make in our relationships, careers, and personal goals—and what it means to find a compromise without losing ourselves in the process. Together, let’s talk through the beauty and challenge of making space for both self-acceptance and growth, learning when to protect our boundaries and when to let them bend a little.

In this raw and revealing episode of "Darling, I'm Depressed Again (Don't Tell My Mother)," we delve deep into the complexities of religious trauma and the often tumultuous relationship between faith and mental health. Join us as we share personal stories of grappling with the beliefs instilled in us from a young age, exploring how they shape our identities and influence our mental well-being. We’ll discuss the challenges of reconciling a desire for spirituality with the scars left by dogma, fear, and judgment.

In this candid and thought-provoking episode of Darling, I’m Depressed Again (Don’t Tell My Mother), host John S. Poitier Jr. dives deep into the double-edged sword that is social media. Join him as he explores how the curated perfection of online personas can amplify feelings of inadequacy, anxiety, and isolation.

In this deeply personal episode, John S. Poitier Jr. opens up about his experience with bulimia, shedding light on the mental and emotional struggles behind the disorder. Through raw honesty, John explores the impact of his relationship with food, self-image, and the emotional weight carried in silence. This episode sets the tone for Season 2 of Darling, I’m Depressed Again (Don’t Tell My Mother), inviting listeners to join him on a journey of vulnerability, healing, and self-acceptance.

In this powerful season finale, John S. Poitier Jr discusses the addition of grief to his life and how he leaned on faith to overcome a devastating loss.

In this episode of "Darling, I'm Depressed Again, Don't Tell My Mother", John Shaquille Poitier speaks about how repressing his emotions led to a hurricane that he was not prepared to face.

In this episode of "Darling, I'm Depressed Again(Don't Tell My Mother)", John Shaquille Poitier speaks about identity crises and how a certain incident shaped his view of his own being.

In this episode of "Darling, I'm Depressed Again, Don't Tell My Mother", John Shaquille Poitier Jr discusses the importance of reaching for joy, when all hope seems lost.

In this episode of "Darling, I'm Depressed Again, Don't Tell My Mother," John Shaquille Poitier Jr discusses masculinity and the role it can play when it comes to emotional expression.

In the seventh episode of "Darling, I'm Depressed Again(Don't Tell My Mother)" John Shaquille Poitier Jr tells the story of Joseph, his brothers, and what you can learn from it all!

In this episode, John Shaquille Poitier Jr discusses the topic of suicide and the importance of having hope in difficult times.

In this episode, John Shaquille Poitier Jr talks about the effects of not having self-confidence and how self-perception can be your greatest asset...or your worst nightmare.

In this episode, John Shaquille Poitier speaks about the importance of being encouraged and how it played a large role in the early stages of his life.

In this episode, John Shaquille Poitier discusses the harmful role of blind obedience on young children.

In this episode, John Shaquille Poitier Jr discusses some of his earlier school experiences and how he dealt with self worth.

In the inaugural episode, John Shaquille Poitier Jr opens up with an eye-opening story, leading to a monologue on shame and ways to deal with it.