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The Unbreakable Black Man Podcast

The Unbreakable Black Man Podcast

Written by: Michael "Coolen" Terrell
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“Welcome to The Unbreakable Black Man Podcast, where we dive into the real-life conversations about everyday challenges, relationships, work, and money. From navigating modern dating to balancing career goals with personal ambitions, we unpack it all with humor, honesty, and practical advice. Whether you’re hustling at work, figuring out your love life, or just trying to make sense of it all, join us each week for insights that feel like a chat with your best friend.”

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Episodes
  • Morning Inspirations - Go Where You’re Celebrated: Cutting Toxic Ties And Claiming Your Worth
    Dec 1 2025

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    We share a clear rule for better choices: go where you are celebrated, not tolerated. We unpack manipulation, envy, and false promises at work and in relationships, and we offer a practical mindset for cutting ties and moving toward people who lift you.

    • how to tell support from sabotage
    • signs of mind games and delay tactics
    • why envy hides inside “reasonable” advice
    • when to cut ties like removing a cancer
    • abundance mindset over “spinning the block”
    • job promotions used as a dangling carrot
    • finding rooms with higher ceilings
    • playing chess with boundaries and plans


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    13 mins
  • Morning Inspiration - Life is what you make it. From YOLO To Discipline: How Daily Decisions Shape Your Future
    Dec 1 2025

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    What if the shape of your life is not hidden in fate, but folded into your daily decisions? We explore why dreaming without doing burns time, how the YOLO mindset can quietly tax your future, and what it takes to replace wishful thinking with disciplined action. From career pivots to relationships to creative first moves, we share a blunt but hopeful framework: you are born looking like your parents, but you die looking like your decisions.

    We unpack the difference between passive hope and active faith. Faith, in this conversation, is not waiting for perfect conditions; it is taking the first step when certainty is out of reach. That looks like saving for tools and training when no one is watching, studying yourself to learn what actually fits, and forgiving past mistakes so you can carry less weight forward. We get practical about investing in yourself before you try to save everyone else, and we talk about the quiet grind that compounds: small reps, consistent calendars, and choices that align with the future you want.

    Words matter. Your tongue can cut down your potential or carve a way through fear. We talk about using language to direct attention and action—naming clear targets, refusing negative self-talk, and speaking life with specific commitments. Pair that with risk: start the YouTube channel, build the small business, pitch for the job, learn the dance. Originals are not waiting for a sign; they are moving with intention and adjusting as they go. If you’re tired of hoping and ready to build, this conversation hands you a simple charge: push one step further than your doubt, today.

    If this resonates, follow the show, share it with someone who needs a nudge, and leave a review to help others find it. Tell us: what hard step will you take before the day ends?

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    12 mins
  • Morning Inspirations - Parasites Need Hosts
    Nov 25 2025

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    Some people love your help more than they love you—and the difference shows up in your energy, your calendar, and your peace. We dive into a blunt but freeing idea: every parasite needs a host. From family ties that never cut the cord to teammates who surf on your effort and partners who do the bare minimum, we map the patterns that turn care into extraction and show how to walk out with clarity.

    We start by defining what “parasitic” behavior looks like in real life: adults who can contribute but won’t, coworkers who weaponize your kindness, and relationships where one person carries the load while the other clings. You’ll hear practical ways to set standards at work without losing your heart, how to separate love from rescuing at home, and simple diagnostics to tell whether someone is running beside you or riding on you. We talk timing, follow-through, and why parasites grip tighter when you finally pull away.

    The goal isn’t hardness—it’s healthy bonds. Learn how to adapt with firm kindness, create consequences that inspire growth, and spot the early signs that a person is committed to change versus committed to comfort. If you’ve been dragging more than you’ve been walking, this conversation offers a path back to balance, respect, and partnerships that multiply energy instead of draining it.

    If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs stronger boundaries, and leave a quick review telling us where you’re choosing to run lighter.

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    11 mins
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