James Harris was supposed to be just another statistic in the foster care system At the age of sixteen he decided the best plan for his future was to emancipate himself and take control of his life so he could be the support system for his siblings who he was separated from when they entered the Virginia foster care system Today Tedx speaker husband and father James Harris goes Man to Man with David to discuss how he took the necessary steps to heal his child hood trauma by educating himself about mental health He discusses how this played a huge part in how he created his program Men to Heal that helps other black men to be vulnerable so they can have autonomy over their feelings

Knowledge, plain and simple, is POWER! Being informed about today’s society is essential, and can be the difference between thriving or just getting by. James Nicholas Kinney is one who chose to survive, learn and thrive when the universe gave him a choice that he couldn't say no too. Now, he's here to go Man to Man with David to discuss how he pulled himself out of a very deep depression and battled his agoraphobia after almost losing his life. Listen as America’s Mental Health Motivator speaks on how you can change your life just by reading, meditating and so much more.

What do you do when you lose it all When you think you know your life plan and then suddenly that changes Dominic Lawson knows all about change and loss He wouldnt tell you that there is some magical cure all on the other side What you would learn from him is that he is a man of service a man who loves his community and a champion of mental health who is STILL on his own journey Through storytelling he is finding his own healing AND success In going Man to Man with David Dominic shares about growing up in the Lamar Terrace projects in Memphis Tennessee his time in the Army and being an Angel parent but they also share what it means to find the joy in the margins

Get your air horns ready because today David goes man to man with actor producer husband father and of course New Yorker Alimi Ballard David and Alimi dive into why he credits his mother as the most influential person in his early life and how he takes those lessons and teaches them to his children so they have the tools to navigate a world that can be very cruel with grace confidence and humility as a young person of color

Narcissism is defined as a selfcentered personality style characterized as having an excessive preoccupation with oneself and ones own needs often at the expense of others Often people want a narcissist to be more engaged in things going on around them than themselves But what happens when a narcissist decides to go get the genuine help they need to be become a better man for the people around them David goes Man to Man with Lee Hammock a selfaware narcissist who chose to do the work and go to therapy to be a better partner and father Now Lee inspires others through TIKTOK Facebook and other social media platforms to be honest with your self and do the work not just for others but for yourself

Forgiveness is something we all struggle with However studies have found that the act of forgiveness can reap huge rewards for your health lowering the risk of heart attack improving cholesterol levels and sleep and reducing pain blood pressure and levels of anxiety depression and stress Today David is going Man to Man with an influencer father and skateboarder who knows all about the power of forgiveness Lheighton Cook The two talk about what it took for him to forgive his father The importance of it on ones mental health and how it all ties into being the man he is today

This week David goes Man to Man with health & fitness expert Shawn Stevenson. David (aka Shawn's #1 fan) and Shawn get real about masculinity, how health is much more than eating well, and how Shawn's own past set him on this path to help others. Make sure you tell another king, or queen, about this conversation because it is not one to miss!

Today we are starting out Black History Month right with this brother right here! Hosea Chanchez is an actor and producer who has been in the entertainment industry for over 20 years and is probably best known for his role in The Game which you can catch on Paramount+ but his talents don't stop there - Hosea is also a passionate advocate for mental health awareness and support within the Black community. As David and Hosea sit down for a chat on what's happening in The Game, his wishes for Malik, and he reveals something he's never shared before.

Hey Black Love fam! Today David is back with a legend in the music game. He has worked with all the big names like Kanye and Rihanna (and a bunch more), but he is also an entrepreneur, a family man, and a brand new author. We're talking about Benny Pough!

If you know anything about these Black Love streets, then you know Sean Patrick Thomas is a favorite around here. He's a loving husband, a great dad, and a phenomenal actor, and today he's sitting with David to talk about Till the heartbreaking true story of the historic lynching of 14-year-old Emmett Till through the eyes of his mother Mamie Till-Mobley in which he plays Gene Mobley.

Today David goes Man to Man again with media personality and chef Seth Brundle! Listen in to learn how Seth's father influenced his views on masculinity, how he made the transition from fashion to food (!) and more. Plus, listen in as Seth and David discuss what masculinity looks like when one is also trying to dismantle their own internal biases, and the effects it has on their own parenting. Plus, how Seth navigated working in the style industry as a cisgender straight man, and what convinced him to transition to a career in food.

David goes Man to Man with singer and Multi-Platinum and Grammy-nominated songwriter Jared Cotter. Listen in as Jared and David discuss what masculinity looks like when raising kids and how Jared's views of masculinity have evolved with the arrival of Kaia Love. Plus we finally hear his version of events when his now wife, Melanie Fiona, broke up with him. Clearly that worked itself out! This is a conversation about masculinity, the evolution of one's self, and fatherhood that you don't want to miss.

In this episode David goes Man to Man with the founder of Fit Men Cook, Kevin Curry. The two discuss how mental health led to a wellness revolution, how religion in the Black community can make it hard to transition to mindfulness, and how your mama's sweet potato pie isn't that special.

Today David goes Man to Man with a Black Love Doc favorite. The half-man, half-amazing Anthony Clark! Listen in to find out how we can find a balance between the need to be tough and our higher selves.

Welcome back fam! Today David goes man to man with an actor, and comedian but also a father and overall good dude Jermaine Fowler. The two discuss how comedy was truly a way for Jermaine to make something of himself when everything seemed hopeless, how much of one's self it takes to make others laugh, and the intersection of religion and wellness.

As we all know being different than what people think Black men should be gets you straight mocked being vulnerable is not something we expect from Black men Whether that comes from wearing feminine colors not being fit to enjoying certain hobbies there are some things that Black men avoid because they dont want to be talked about For body positive model and NAACP Image Award nominated author Kelvin Davis that was an afterthought Hes been rocking his style since childhood As a girl dad and a dapper gentleman Kelvin spreads joy just by being him but where does he pull his confidence from David and Kelvin go Man to Man to discuss not only where he pulls his confidence from but societal standards for men body positivity and health

Today we are starting out Black History Month right with this brother right here Hosea Chanchez is an actor and producer who has been in the entertainment industry for over 20 years and is probably best known for his role in The Game which you can catch on Paramount but his talents dont stop there Hosea is also a passionate advocate for mental health awareness and support within the Black community As David and Hosea sit down for a chat on whats happening in The Game his wishes for Malik and he reveals something hes never shared before

Toxic masculinity What is it Is it really an issue or is it some buzzword We brought in two brothers to have a conversation about masculinity in all forms but especially centered around being Black men Karega Bailey artist educator and angel father and King Jay Barnett author speaker and mental health therapist

Hey Black Love fam Today we have a Black Love Doc favorite He is a father an Emmy Award winning artist an author a musician and you can catch him every week on his podcast SOL Affirmations right here on the Black Love Podcast Network the man of love Karega Bailey In this 2021 interview Karega shares about his opening for Erykah Badu the miracles and wonders surrounding his daughters and all the new developments in his life This brother is truly a good dude who radiates love in everything he does

Hey Black Love fam If you loved the Man to Man IG Live series then youre gonna love this conversation today because todays guest was a fan favorite He a former NFL player turned therapist a speaker and author The King Jay Barnett Jay is back to talk about his definition of masculinity his love of flowers yup and his bookjournal Just Heal Bro Jay drops nothing but gems all throughout the conversation as the too discuss worthiness the value of reflection and how men can move forward in their healing journeys