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The Emotional Lives of Black Men
by Michael Steve
It’s exhausting being a Black man—and often, we’re expected to mask it. Many of us weren’t raised to be vulnerable, taught to embrace emotional intelligence, or given space to fail without consequence. The pressure is constant: succeed, but above all, don’t mess up. This podcast is a space for honest, uncensored storytelling where Black men share their truths across different contexts and environments—creating visibility, connection, and a deeper understanding of our emotional lives.
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Marlon Miller: Mind, Body, and Spirit
A conversation on yoga, meditation, and finding truth within. Marlon shares how connecting mind, body, and spirit creates space for healing and awareness. Originally produced in 2019.
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Danny Ray: Community and Quarter-Life Crisis
We talk about community, the often overlooked quarter-life crisis, and the struggle to relax. Danny shares his journey of building community through entrepreneurship. Originally produced in 2019.
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Nadir Nelson: Fathers, Identity, and Drive
Two Northeast natives reflect on fatherhood, identity, and the lessons carried into adulthood. A conversation on personal drive, meaning, and mental health. Originally produced in 2019.
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Solomon Hughes: Education and Opportunity
An educator’s perspective on Black male mental health, the value of higher education, and how pursuing knowledge benefits both students and instructors. Originally produced in 2019.
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Jewel Love: Surviving Corporate America
As a therapist and founder of BlackExecutiveMen.com, Jewel talks about self-discovery, psychotherapy, and surviving—and thriving—in corporate America as a Black man. Originally produced in 2019.
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Dr. Niyi Omotoso: Immigration and Identity
From an immigrant perspective, we explore mental health stigmatization, cultural differences, and the disconnect between African immigrants and African-Americans. Originally produced in 2019.
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Sanford Jenkins Jr.: Creativity and Narrative
We discuss how mental health shapes creativity, and how the narratives of Black men are constructed and represented in media and creative spaces. Originally produced in 2019.
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Brandy Gadson: Therapy and Stigma
From a therapist’s perspective, we explore mental health stigmatization, Black men and therapy, and correcting misconceptions. Brandy brings both professional and personal insight. Originally produced in 2019.
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Marc Guirand: Career, Culture, and Mental Health
We talk mental health and Black males in relation to personal and career development. From stereotypes and cultural influences to family, community, and workplace pressures—Marc shares his journey. Originally produced in 2019.
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Season 1 Trailer
A glimpse into The Emotional Lives of Black Men Podcast. A space for honest, uncensored storytelling about the pressures, vulnerabilities, and truths of being a Black man. Season 1 was originally produced in 2019.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
It’s exhausting being a Black man—and often, we’re expected to mask it. Many of us weren’t raised to be vulnerable, taught to embrace emotional intelligence, or given space to fail without consequence. The pressure is constant: succeed, but above all, don’t mess up. This podcast is a space for honest, uncensored storytelling where Black men share their truths across different contexts and environments—creating visibility, connection, and a deeper understanding of our emotional lives.
HOSTED BY
Michael Steve
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It’s exhausting being a Black man—and often, we’re expected to mask it. Many of us weren’t raised to be vulnerable, taught to embrace emotional intelligence, or given space to fail without consequence. The pressure is constant: succeed, but above all, don’t mess up. This podcast is a space for...
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The Emotional Lives of Black Men is created and hosted by Michael Steve.
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