Men’s Mental Health on Mentally Stronger Podcast with Amy Morin

November is Men’s Health Month, and I look forward to the many conversations that highlight something I talk about almost daily - men’s mental health.

As a man myself, I think it’s critical to speak to the mental health of men. I have my own experiences coming to terms with and understanding my own emotional landscape, and much of that was learned on the fly. Many men, like myself, only come to learn the tenets of mental health and wellness later in life, often after some challenging circumstances have already set in. It’s often in those unfortunate moments that we realize, “Maybe I don’t know how to navigate this.”

These moments can be disorienting.

We do better by continuing to have these uncomfortable conversations.

This awareness and skills gap is one of the reasons why I wrote Meditations on Becoming Man: A Guide to Building Value, Purpose, and Connection in Your Life. I want to arm men, especially the young men who are on the verge of adulthood, with the insight and guidance to do so with the awareness and skills to take care of themselves as whole beings. My book is reflective of some of the lessons I’ve learned on my own personal journey, as well as insights from my work as a mental health professional for many years.

Recently, I was fortunate to spend some time speaking with therapist and author Amy Morin of the Mentally Stronger podcast. Her book 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do, is an international bestseller with over 1 million copies sold. Her podcast is just as popular. Morin interviews authors and experts about their unique contributions to health and wellness.

In our time together Amy and I explored what concerns men of today grapple with, how depression can look differently in men, and the ways men often use to cope. We explored anger as an umbrella emotion and how it often masks vulnerability and tenderness, and how important it is for men to develop emotional literacy to become the best community and family members they can be.

I had a great time in this conversation and I think you’ll really enjoy listening!

Listen to the full episode below:

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Jor-El Caraballo Joins the Tavis Smiley Podcast

Tavis Smiley is an American icon. The broadcaster, journalist, and thought leaders has been interviewing experts, and talking about the issues that concern us most, for decades throughout his career.

Once the host of BET Tonight, Smiley is now at the helm of KBLA Talk 1580 and hosts a weekday show there. I was fortunate enough to join Tavis on his show to talk about my latest book Meditations for Black Men.

Join the conversation on the KBLA website or listen to the interview at the following link: https://post.futurimedia.com/kblaam/playlist/listen-17040.html

Meditations for Black Men on The Lurie Daniel Favors Show

As I’ve been promoting the release of Meditations for Black Men, I’ve been able to connect with some extremely talented and smart people as a part of a radio press tour. I recently sat down with Lurie Daniel Favors, Esq. to talk about mental health, Black men, and self-care.

You can view the interview below via Youtube.

Jor-El Caraballo on The Lurie Danie Favors show discussing Meditations for Black Men.

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Meditations for Black Men is on sale!

Hello all!

I’m writing here after quite some time to update you on the release of my newest title Meditations for Black Men. My audiobook meditation program is now available for sale wherever books are sold!

This latest offering is a continuation of my series on Black men, and my goal of helping men feel seen in a health and wellness space where we aren’t often valued or represented.

You can buy a copy for yourself, or a loved one, by clicking the button below!

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Shadow Work on Sage the House Down: A Healing Pod

I’m always so honored when I’m contacted to appear on a podcast and talk to someone about my writing. And even more so when the hosts seems so authentic and genuine in their interest. In our recent interview we talked all things shadow work and The Shadow Work Workbook.

Recently, I was fortunate enough to join hosts Paige and William on their Amazon Audible podcast called Sage the House Down: A Healing Pod. We had a lively, and lovely, time. It was one of my favorite appearances to date, and when you get a dose of the energy of Paige and William you’ll understand why.

You can listen to the full episode below. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!