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In this episode, commercial photographer Karl Ferguson Jr. (Rolling Stone, Essence, Vibe...) opens up about his journey in mental health, unlocking emotional intelligence, and learning how to evaluate his relationships with family and romance in therapy. Jason and Karl also talk about shared experiences with colleagues and clients regarding the benefits of therapy. Karl also expounds his philosophy of embracing community, specifically young men of color and praises the work of client and friend Colin Kaepernick’s “Know Your Rights” Campaign.

In this episode Jason Rosario and Frank Piazza discuss the concepts of pain, vulnerability and healing. Frank shares is story and methods of healing trauma by revisiting triggers and stimuli. Frank also discusses the importance of self work, self validation and the challenges of maintaining a healthy self image.

In this episode 'Be Exceptional" fitness founder Robert L Palmer talks about the influence his mother has on his manhood and masculine discovery, self development, committing to a relationship with children, and how he and his fiancé challenge, affirm and empower each other.

Joel Leon is a Writer, Author, & Performer. Joel's work has been featured in the Colombia Journal, CNN money and the Boston globe to name a few.

In this episode Joel discusses his development of masculine identity by studying older peers, the concept of love in society and how it sparks every progressive movement, being an example to young men, and his emotional intellectual growth through fatherhood.

All month we are celebrating and promoting mens health awareness.

In this episode. Alfred discusses ascending the editorial ranks of his career, pivotal moments at Black Enterprise and his love hate relationship with GQ. He also talks the "Black Men Xcel" awards, and the unique mission of celebrating the perpetual yet unsung advancement of black culture at large and black men specifically.