We’re pullin’ up for the kings on this one. It’s Men’s Mental Health Month, and we’re putting Black men at the center—where they belong. This episode ain’t about pointing fingers—it’s about lifting the mirror and reclaiming power. We’re talking about what accountability really means for Black men, not performative apologies or toxic independence, but the kind that leads to peace, growth, and real connection.From childhood conditioning, father wounds, and generational trauma, to therapy, brotherhood, and emotional fluency, we’re diving deep into the real shit Black men carry. No more bottling it up. No more “I’m good.” It’s time to unpack, unlearn, and rebuild, with truth, love, and hella honesty.Let’s break the silence and break the cycle.

For too long, the Black community has been handed silence, shame, and survival instead of healing. We were told to pray it away. Keep it in the house. Be strong. Be quiet. Be grateful. But where did that silence come from—and what is it costing us now?In this powerful episode of the PTBS Podcast, we rip the lid off mental health stigma in the Black community. From the stolen spiritual traditions of our African ancestors to the psychological trauma of slavery and the generational effects of Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome, we trace the why behind the silence. We confront the Bull Shit myths that say therapy is weakness, that healing is whitewashed, and that strength means suffering in silence.We’re naming the systems that erased our pain and the stories we inherited that keep us from reaching for more. But most importantly, we’re reclaiming our right to heal, in our way, on our terms.This ain’t about shame. This is about shedding the Bull Shit and building Mental Wealth.

Mental illness is real. Trauma is real. ADHD, anxiety, depression—all real.But at some point, we gotta ask:Are you healing… or hiding?In this episode, we’re calling out the growing trend of using diagnoses as excuses to stay stuck, unchecked, and unaccountable. From social media’s obsession with labels to the ways Black and Brown folks are weaponizing trauma instead of working through it—we’re going there.No more using your symptoms to avoid growth. No more blaming your therapist, your ex, your triggers, or your zodiac sign.It’s time to do the work.✨ Real Talk.💥 Tough Love.🧠 Mental Wealth over Mental Loops.Pull up. Your growth depends on it.Join Shawnnell, Brian, Fred and special guest Nasira for an inspiring conversation.🗓️ Join us LIVE Every Sunday, at 7PM CST📍 Facebook + YouTube @Choosing Empowerment#PTBSPodcast #NoBullshitHealing #MentalWealth #AccountabilitySeasonol Like Follow Share Subscribe