Against all odds. That's what you'll be thinking after hearing Chris Slate's story. The fitness coach and wellness specialist has been through so much to get to where he is today. Listen in as he shares how he arrived at his now, how he is always evolving, and the intersection of mental wellness always crosses with physical wellness.

David goes Man to Man with NFL player turned therapist, a speaker, and author King Jay Barnett. Jay is back to talk about his definition of masculinity, his love of flowers (yup!), and his new book/journal 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.

It's International Podcast Day 🥳 and we're celebrating a full year of Man to Man with a conversation on 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. Perhaps more important than the question of what is toxic masculinity is “how do we acknowledge behavior that is toxic that seems to be consistently perpetrated by men”? Honestly, there are so many questions and points asked that this is only one piece of the framework necessary for healing. But we have to start somewhere and this is a great start with two phenomenal brothers.

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.

Against all odds. That's what you'll be thinking after hearing Chris Slate's story. The fitness coach and wellness specialist has been through so much to get to where he is today. Listen in as he shares how he arrived at his now, how he is always evolving, and the intersection of mental wellness always crosses with physical wellness.

David goes Man to Man with NFL player turned therapist, a speaker, and author King Jay Barnett. Jay is back to talk about his definition of masculinity, his love of flowers (yup!), and his new book/journal 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.

Ray Singleton is a lot of things, but you might know him as America's Husband. He first stole a lot of hearts as he started sharing his wife, Roslyn's, cancer journey. Or You might have met him for the first time on the latest season of Black Love Doc. OR This might be your first introduction to Ray in which case you are late to the party! Ray is positivity personified. David and Ray discuss just how masculinity intertwines with being more than being a provider, how Roslyn has helped him grow as a man, and how happiness is key to his life.

Today David goes Man to Man again with Mr Ocho system himself, Joe Holder! Listen in to find out about Joe's story to wellness, his non-profit System of Service and more.

Black Men Heal. Today David is going Man to Man with a man who went through his own transformation to lead to where he is today. Darian Hall is the co-founder of HealHaus, a wellness space in Brooklyn NY, and online. But, just like a lot of Black men, Darian wasn't always on this path. It wasn't until he was talking to his group of friends that he realized the need for spaces for Black folks to heal. Listen in as David and Darian talk wellness in all its forms and how HealHaus has helped Darian grow in his own healing journey.

David goes Man to Man with one of the most successful record executives in the music industry, entrepreneur, real estate investor and now author Benny Pough. Listen in as Benny shares the one event that would shift his entire life upside down. What do you do when you have to start from step one when you have practically already won the race? David and Benny go deep into the mental strength needed to navigate spaces that are unfamiliar to you, and how to maximize your day to day in order to keep your peace and more.

Ray Singleton is a lot of things, but you might know him as America's Husband. He first stole a lot of hearts as he started sharing his wife, Roslyn's, cancer journey. Or You might have met him for the first time on the latest season of Black Love Doc. OR This might be your first introduction to Ray in which case you are late to the party! Ray is positivity personified. David and Ray discuss just how masculinity intertwines with being more than being a provider, how Roslyn has helped him grow as a man, and how happiness is key to his life.

Today David goes Man to Man again with Mr Ocho system himself, Joe Holder! Listen in to find out about Joe's story to wellness, his non-profit System of Service and more.

Black Men Heal. Today David is going Man to Man with a man who went through his own transformation to lead to where he is today. Darian Hall is the co-founder of HealHaus, a wellness space in Brooklyn NY, and online. But, just like a lot of Black men, Darian wasn't always on this path. It wasn't until he was talking to his group of friends that he realized the need for spaces for Black folks to heal. Listen in as David and Darian talk wellness in all its forms and how HealHaus has helped Darian grow in his own healing journey.

David goes Man to Man with one of the most successful record executives in the music industry, entrepreneur, real estate investor and now author Benny Pough. Listen in as Benny shares the one event that would shift his entire life upside down. What do you do when you have to start from step one when you have practically already won the race? David and Benny go deep into the mental strength needed to navigate spaces that are unfamiliar to you, and how to maximize your day to day in order to keep your peace and more.

Steve Harris is a multi-hyphenate to the nth degree. He's a producer, an entrepreneur, an Emmy winner, a documentarian, a network executive, and he and David happened to cross paths at his latest project, Sneakertopia. But perhaps just as interesting as all the things that Steve has managed to do and create and work on, are the paths he had to take to get there. From his early days at Howard University, to being a young father and navigating college and parenthood at the same time, to trying to chase a dream and rejection, Steve has experienced it all. Plus how has all of this tied into his own wellness journey and making time and finding balance with doing everything and doing what you need to do for yourself?

Today David goes Man to Man again with the half-man, half amazing Anthony Clark! Listen in to find out about Anthony's month-long trip to Ghana and how it has changed how he sees love, community, and himself.