What does it really feel like to be a Black man in today’s society? Beyond the prescribed narratives we see in media and grow up within our families, who are Black men? “The Space Between” is a podcast for and about black men and the intimate stories that make up their identities, lives, and relationships. Join host, Esther Boykin, LMFT, CEO of Group Therapy Associates and a celebrity therapist as she creates space to weave a more honest and complex understanding of what it means to be Black and male: one personal story at a time.
In the Space Between with Esther Boykin
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What does it really feel like to be a Black man in today’s society? Beyond the prescribed narratives we see in media and grow up within our families, who are Black men? “The Space Between” is a podcast for and about black men and the intimate stories that make up their identities, lives, and relationships. Join host, Esther Boykin, LMFT, CEO of Group Therapy Associates and a celebrity therapist as she creates space to weave a more honest and complex understanding of what it means to be Black and male: one personal story at a time.
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December 12, 2022
20. Why Black Representation Matters in the Mental Health Space with Reginald Howard
On today’s episode of In the Space Between, I have an insightful conversation with Reginald Howard, a mental health activist. He is also the author of Suffering Into Success: A Paradigm Shift of Struggle to Achieve Happiness and the host of the Black Mental Health Podcast.<br /><br /><br />We discuss representation, allowing ourselves to take up space, and the stigma within the Black community about mental health. Reginald also shares his key tips for planning a productive day.<br /><br /><br /><br />To connect further with Reginald Howard<br />Visit his website <a href="https://reginaldahoward.com/" rel="noopener">https://reginaldahoward.com/</a><br />Follow him on Instagram <a href="http://www.instagram.com/reginaldahoward/" rel="noopener">www.instagram.com/reginaldahoward/</a><br />Follow him on Facebook <a href="http://www.facebook.com/reginaldahoward/" rel="noopener">www.facebook.com/reginaldahoward/</a><br /><br /><br />Mentioned in today’s podcast:<br />Suffering Into Success: A Paradigm Shift of Struggle to Achieve Happiness by Reginald Howard<br />Black Mental Health Podcast - <a href="https://reginaldahoward.com/podcast/" rel="noopener">https://reginaldahoward.com/podcast/</a><br />The Patient on FX<br /><br /><br />To connect further with me:<br />Visit my website <a href="http://www.estherboykin.com" rel="noopener">www.estherboykin.com</a><br />Follow me on Instagram <a href="http://www.instagram.com/estherbmft" rel="noopener">www.instagram.com/estherbmft</a><br />Follow me on Twitter @estherbmft
December 5, 2022
19. Contemplations on Self-Awareness, Shame, and Societal Norms with Kevin Carr
On today’s episode of In the Space Between, I welcome Kevin Carr, author of What I've Learned About Dating and co-host of Caught in the Act on VH1.<br /><br /><br />We discuss the gift of self-expression, developing trust in self and within relationships, and the benefits of introspection. We also dove into what it takes to create relationships that center genuine connection and communication.<br /><br />To connect further with Kevin Carr<br />Follow him on Instagram at <a href="http://www.instagram.com/kev_carr" rel="noopener">www.instagram.com/kev_carr</a><br />Follow him on Twitter @kev_carr <br />Follow him on TikTok @kev_carr<br />Watch him in Caught in the Act on VH1 <br /><br />Mentioned in today’s podcast:<br />What I've Learned About Dating by Kevin Carr <br />The Will to Change: Men, Masculinity, and Love by Bell Hooks<br />Esther Perel’s Books - <a href="https://www.estherperel.com/books" rel="noopener">https://www.estherperel.com/books</a><br /><br />To connect further with me:<br />Visit my website <a href="http://www.estherboykin.com" rel="noopener">www.estherboykin.com</a><br />Follow me on Instagram <a href="http://www.instagram.com/estherbmft" rel="noopener">www.instagram.com/estherbmft</a><br />Follow me on Twitter @estherbmft
November 28, 2022
18. Creating Your Own Definition of Manhood with Lance Jasper Jones
On today’s episode of In the Space Between, I speak with Lance Jasper Jones, the director and founder of Jasper House Warriors, a nonprofit that deals with sickle cell anemia and the mental health comorbidities of living with sickle cell anemia.<br /><br />We chat about the ways growing up with sickle cell anemia impacted him, why the collective consciousness of Black people needs to be unpacked and how he redefined what success and manhood meant for himself.<br /><br />To connect further with Lance Jasper<br />Visit his website at <a href="https://lancejasperjones.com/" rel="noopener">https://lancejasperjones.com/</a><br />Vist the Jasper House Warriors website at <a href="https://jasperhousewarriors.org/" rel="noopener">https://jasperhousewarriors.org/</a><br /><br />Mentioned in today’s podcast:<br />Black Men Heal - <a href="https://blackmenheal.org/" rel="noopener">https://blackmenheal.org/</a><br /> <br />To connect further with me:<br />Visit my website <a href="http://www.estherboykin.com" rel="noopener">www.estherboykin.com</a><br />Follow me on Instagram <a href="http://www.instagram.com/estherbmft" rel="noopener">www.instagram.com/estherbmft</a><br />Follow me on Twitter @estherbmft
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