James Harris was supposed to be just another statistic in the foster care system. At the age of sixteen, he decided the best plan for his future was to emancipate himself and take control of his life so he could be the support system for his siblings who he was separated from when they entered the Virginia foster care system. Today, Tedx speaker, husband, and father James Harris goes Man to Man with David to discuss how he took the necessary steps to heal his child hood trauma by educating himself about mental health. He discusses how this played a huge part in how he created his program, Men to Heal, that helps other black men to be vulnerable so they can have autonomy over their feelings.  If you want to get in touch with James: Men to Heal ========The award-winning 🖤Black Love Podcast Network🖤 is back with✨ BRAND NEW ✨episodes! Since its launch in 2021, the Black Love Podcast Network has been the premiere destination for thought-provoking conversations on topics ranging from parenting and relationships to male wellness and sisterhood. As always, our community is the cornerstone of our content and we continue to want to connect with you! Make sure you’re following us on Instagram @blacklove and you can send us an email at podcasts@blacklove.com.BLACK LOVE, INC. is the premier Black-owned & operated media company for celebrating 360 degrees of Black Love. Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter========Credits:Host: David WasickiGuest: Dominic LawsonSenior Producer: Krystal HillAssociate Producer: Mike BryantEditor: Mike BryantExecutive Producers: Codie Elaine Oliver & Tommy OliverContent Distributor: Black Love Podcast Network

Knowledge, plain and simple, is POWER! Being informed about today’s society is essential, and can be the difference between thriving or just getting by. James Nicholas Kinney is one who chose to survive, learn and thrive when the universe gave him a choice that he couldn't say no too. Now, he's here to go Man to Man with David to discuss how he pulled himself out of a very deep depression and battled his agoraphobia after almost losing his life. Listen as America’s Mental Health Motivator speaks on how you can change your life just by reading, meditating and so much more. You connect with James over at the Advertising Alliance for Mental Health========The award-winning 🖤Black Love Podcast Network🖤 is back with✨ BRAND NEW ✨episodes! Since its launch in 2021, the Black Love Podcast Network has been the premiere destination for thought-provoking conversations on topics ranging from parenting and relationships to male wellness and sisterhood. As always, our community is the cornerstone of our content and we continue to want to connect with you! Make sure you’re following us on Instagram @blacklove and you can send us an email at podcasts@blacklove.com.BLACK LOVE, INC. is the premier Black-owned & operated media company for celebrating 360 degrees of Black Love. Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter========Credits:Host: David WasickiGuest: Dominic LawsonSenior Producer: Krystal HillAssociate Producer: Mike BryantEditor: Mike BryantExecutive Producers: Codie Elaine Oliver & Tommy OliverContent Distributor: Black Love Podcast Network

What do you do when you lose it all? When you think you know your life plan, and then suddenly that changes? Dominic Lawson knows all about change and loss. He wouldn't tell you that there is some magical cure all on the other side. What you would learn from him, is that he is a man of service, a man who loves his community, and a champion of mental health who is STILL on his own journey. Through storytelling, he is finding his own healing AND success. In going Man to Man with David, Dominic shares about growing up in the Lamar Terrace projects in Memphis, Tennessee, his time in the Army, and being an Angel parent, but they also share what it means to find the joy in the margins. You can keep up with Dominic and his podcasts right here @therealdominiclawson  and  @blackisamericapodcastor tap in with him over on LinkedIn Have suggestions on who David should go Man to Man with next? Connect with him @wasicki ========The award-winning 🖤Black Love Podcast Network🖤 is back with✨ BRAND NEW ✨episodes! Since its launch in 2021, the Black Love Podcast Network has been the premiere destination for thought-provoking conversations on topics ranging from parenting and relationships to male wellness and sisterhood. As always, our community is the cornerstone of our content and we continue to want to connect with you! Make sure you’re following us on Instagram @blacklove and you can send us an email at podcasts@blacklove.com.BLACK LOVE, INC. is the premier Black-owned & operated media company for celebrating 360 degrees of Black Love. Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter========Credits:Host: David WasickiGuest: Dominic LawsonSenior Producer: Krystal HillAssociate Producer: Mike BryantEditor: Krystal Hill Executive Producers: Codie Elaine Oliver & Tommy OliverContent Distributor: Black Love Podcast Network

Get your air horns ready because today, David goes man to man with actor, producer, husband, father and of course New Yorker, Alimi Ballard. David and Alimi dive into why he credits his mother as the most influential person in his early life and how he takes those lessons and teaches them to his children so they have the tools to navigate a world, that can be very cruel, with grace, confidence, and humility as a young person of color.To keep up with all things Alimi make sure you give him a follow @alimiballardHave suggestions on who David should go Man to Man with next? Connect with him @wasicki ========The award-winning 🖤Black Love Podcast Network🖤 is back with✨ BRAND NEW ✨episodes! Since its launch in 2021, the Black Love Podcast Network has been the premiere destination for thought-provoking conversations on topics ranging from parenting and relationships to male wellness and sisterhood. As always, our community is the cornerstone of our content and we continue to want to connect with you! Make sure you’re following us on Instagram @blacklove and you can send us an email at podcasts@blacklove.com.BLACK LOVE, INC. is the premier Black-owned & operated media company for celebrating 360 degrees of Black Love. Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter========Credits:Host: David WasickiGuest: Alimi BallardSenior Producer: Krystal HillAssociate Producer: Mike BryantEditor: Mike BryantResearcher: Dominic LawsonExecutive Producers: Codie Elaine Oliver & Tommy OliverContent Distributor: Black Love Podcast Network

Narcissism is defined as a self-centered personality style characterized as having an excessive preoccupation with oneself and ones own needs, often at the expense of others. Often people want a narcissist to be more engaged in things going on around them than themselves. But what happens when a narcissist decides to go get the genuine help they need to be become a better man for the people around them. David goes Man to Man with Lee Hammock a self-aware narcissist who chose to do the work and go to therapy to be a better partner and father. Now Lee inspires others through TIKTOK, Facebook and other social media platforms to be honest with your self and do the work not just for others but for yourself! Make sure to follow Lee @mentalhealness or connect with him on his websiteHave suggestions on who David should go Man to Man with next? Connect with him @wasicki ========The award-winning 🖤Black Love Podcast Network🖤 is back with✨ BRAND NEW ✨episodes! Since its launch in 2021, the Black Love Podcast Network has been the premiere destination for thought-provoking conversations on topics ranging from parenting and relationships to male wellness and sisterhood. As always, our community is the cornerstone of our content and we continue to want to connect with you! Make sure you’re following us on Instagram @blacklove and you can send us an email at podcasts@blacklove.com.BLACK LOVE, INC. is the premier Black-owned & operated media company for celebrating 360 degrees of Black Love. Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter========Credits:Host: David WasickiGuest: Lee Hammock Senior Producer: Krystal HillEditor: Mike BryantResearcher: Dominic LawsonExecutive Producers: Codie Elaine Oliver & Tommy OliverContent Distributor: Black Love Podcast Network

Forgiveness is something we all struggle with. However, studies have found that the act of forgiveness can reap huge rewards for your health, lowering the risk of heart attack; improving cholesterol levels and sleep; and reducing pain, blood pressure, and levels of anxiety, depression and stress. Today, David is going Man to Man with an influencer, father, and skateboarder who knows all about the power of forgiveness, Lheighton Cook. The two talk about what it took for him to forgive his father. The importance of it on one's mental health, and how it all ties into being the man he is today. ========The award-winning 🖤Black Love Podcast Network🖤 is back with✨ BRAND NEW ✨episodes! Since its launch in 2021, the Black Love Podcast Network has been the premiere destination for thought-provoking conversations on topics ranging from parenting and relationships to male wellness and sisterhood. As always, our community is the cornerstone of our content and we continue to want to connect with you! Make sure you’re following us on Instagram @blacklove and you can send us an email at podcasts@blacklove.com.BLACK LOVE, INC. is the premier Black-owned & operated media company for celebrating 360 degrees of Black Love. Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter========Credits:Host: David WasickiGuest: Lheighton Cook Senior Producer: Krystal HillEditor: Krystal HillResearcher: Dominic LawsonExecutive Producers: Codie Elaine Oliver & Tommy OliverContent Distributor: Black Love Podcast Network

As we all know, being different than what people think Black men should be gets you straight mocked, being vulnerable is not something we expect from Black men. Whether that comes from wearing "feminine" colors, not being fit, to enjoying certain hobbies, there are some things that Black men avoid because they don't want to be talked about. For body positive, model and NAACP Image Award nominated author Kelvin Davis, that was an afterthought. He's been rocking his style since childhood. As a girl dad and a dapper gentleman Kelvin  spreads joy just by being him, but where does he pull his confidence from? David and Kelvin go Man to Man to discuss not only where he pulls his confidence from, but societal standards for men, body positivity, and health.========The award-winning 🖤Black Love Podcast Network🖤 is back with✨ BRAND NEW ✨episodes! Since its launch in 2021, the Black Love Podcast Network has been the premiere destination for thought-provoking conversations on topics ranging from parenting and relationships to male wellness and sisterhood. As always, our community is the cornerstone of our content and we continue to want to connect with you! Make sure you’re following us on Instagram @blacklove and you can send us an email at podcasts@blacklove.com.BLACK LOVE, INC. is the premier Black-owned & operated media company for celebrating 360 degrees of Black Love. Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter========Credits:Host: David WasickiGuest: Kelvin DavisSenior Producer: Krystal HillEditor: Krystal HillResearcher: Dominic LawsonExecutive Producers: Codie Elaine Oliver & Tommy OliverContent Distributor: Black Love Podcast Network

Welcome back fam! Today David goes man to man with an actor, and comedian but also a father and overall good dude Jermaine Fowler. The two discuss how comedy was truly a way for Jermaine to make something of himself when everything seemed hopeless, how much of one's self it takes to make others laugh, and the intersection of religion and wellness. Jermaine has really seen and been through so many ups and downs and his views on it all are worth the listen. ========The award-winning 🖤Black Love Podcast Network🖤 is back with✨ BRAND NEW ✨episodes! Since its launch in 2021, the Black Love Podcast Network has been the premiere destination for thought-provoking conversations on topics ranging from parenting and relationships to male wellness and sisterhood. As always, our community is the cornerstone of our content and we continue to want to connect with you! Make sure you’re following us on Instagram @blacklove and you can send us an email at podcasts@blacklove.com.BLACK LOVE, INC. is the premier Black-owned & operated media company for celebrating 360 degrees of Black Love. Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter========Credits:Host: David WasickiGuest: Jermaine FowlerSenior Producer: Krystal HillEditor: Krystal HillResearcher: Dominic LawsonExecutive Producers: Codie Elaine Oliver & Tommy OliverContent Distributor: Black Love Podcast Network

Today we are starting out Black History Month right with this brother right here! Hosea Chanchez is an actor and producer who has been in the entertainment industry for over 20 years and is probably best known for his role in The Game which you can catch on Paramount+ but his talents don't stop there - Hosea is also a  passionate advocate for mental health awareness and support within the Black community. As David and Hosea sit down for a chat on what's happening in The Game, his wishes for Malik, and he reveals something he's never shared before.========The award-winning 🖤Black Love Podcast Network🖤 is back with✨ BRAND NEW ✨episodes! Since its launch in 2021, the Black Love Podcast Network has been the premiere destination for thought-provoking conversations on topics ranging from parenting and relationships to male wellness and sisterhood. As always, our community is the cornerstone of our content and we continue to want to connect with you! Make sure you’re following us on Instagram @blacklove and you can send us an email at podcasts@blacklove.com.BLACK LOVE, INC. is the premier Black-owned & operated media company for celebrating 360 degrees of Black Love. Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter========Credits:Host: David WasickiGuest: Hosea ChanchezSenior Producer: Krystal HillEditor: Krystal HillResearcher: Dominic LawsonExecutive Producers: Codie Elaine Oliver & Tommy OliverContent Distributor: Black Love Podcast Network

If you know anything about these Black Love streets, then you know Sean Patrick Thomas is a favorite around here. He's a loving husband, a great dad, and a phenomenal actor, and today he's sitting with David to talk about Till the heartbreaking true story of the historic lynching of 14-year-old Emmett Till through the eyes of his mother Mamie Till-Mobley in which he plays Gene Mobley. David and Sean chat about what (if any) similarities he finds he has with Gene Mobley. Plus are there any parallels in what Mamie taught Emmitt and what he's trying to instill in his children? Plus listen in to hear how his routine helps keep him on track with his wellness goals. Sean is an amazing brother who just gets it, and this is a conversation that has gems all the way through!Make sure to follow Sean @seanpthomas to keep up with everything he's doing and get your tickets to TILL right now by going to tillmovie.comHave suggestions on who David should go Man to Man with next? Connect with him @wasicki ========🖤THE BLACK LOVE SUMMIT IS BACK! 🖤Join us in Los Angeles on November 12th for a day of Black joy and Black love you won’t forget at the 5th Annual Black Love Summit! The Summit is about DATING, PARTNERSHIP, WELLNESS, and COMMUNITY. From conversations with Nina & Russell Westbrook to Naturi Naughton & hubby Two Lewis and so many more, we are curating a special day for you and a night of fun with our RnB House Party family and Coco Jones! Tickets to the 2022 Black Love Summit are available now! Visit BLACKLOVE.COM/SUMMIT for more info.

Hey Black Love fam! Today David is back  with a legend in the music game. He has worked with all the big names like Kanye and Rihanna (and a bunch more), but he is also an entrepreneur, a family man, and a brand new  author. We're talking about Benny Pough! Benny is back to talk about his new book On Impact which is full of lessons on living a life of impact, rising through the leadership ranks, and having to overcome a near-death car crash that almost took it all. It is a testament to not only his perseverance and his life journey, but how he values success and his mission to help uplift others. Listen in as he shares more of how he got to this place in his life where he's trying to find his new version of success, what true wellness is to him, and what motivates him to keep going.Make sure to follow Benny @bennypough to keep up with everything he's doing and pick up your copy of On Impact today.Have suggestions on who David should go Man to Man with next? Connect with him @wasicki ========Black Love is Forever! While the docuseries has taken its final bow you can still find all things Black Love on the Black Love+ app This includes our original series Couch Conversations!  This season Kevin and Melissa Fredricks are bringing their 18 years of marriage experience, rawness, and friendship to Couch Conversations Season 4✨, now available on the Black Love+ App Black Love’s #CouchConversations is presented in partnership with @Target!Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

Happy one year of Man to Man and International Podcast Day! 🥳🥳🥳 Just for International Podcast Day you can catch  the full video of this conversation on Youtube!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.Make sure you show Karega and Jay love on ig @karegabailey and @kingjaybarnettHave suggestions on who David should go Man to Man with next? Connect with him @wasicki ======== Black Love is Forever! While the docuseries has taken its final bow you can still find all things Black Love on the Black Love+ app This includes our original series Couch Conversations!  This season Kevin and Melissa Fredricks are bringing their 18 years of marriage experience, rawness, and friendship to Couch Conversations Season 4✨, now available on the Black Love+ App Black Love’s #CouchConversations is presented in partnership with @Target!Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on TwitterMake sure you show Karega and Jay love on ig @karegabailey and @kingjaybarnettHave suggestions on who David should go Man to Man with next? Connect with him @wasicki ========Black Love is Forever! While the docuseries has taken its final bow you can still find all things Black Love on the Black Love+ app This includes our original series Couch Conversations!  This season Kevin and Melissa Fredricks are bringing their 18 years of marriage experience, rawness, and friendship to Couch Conversations Season 4✨, now available on the Black Love+ App Black Love’s #CouchConversations is presented in partnership with @Target!Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

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.Make sure you keep up with Ray on instagram @willie_qoolHave suggestions on who David should go Man to Man with next? Connect with him @wasicki ========Black Love is Forever! While the docuseries has taken its final bow you can still find all things Black Love on the Black Love+ app This includes rewatching all your favorite episodes of #BlackLoveDoc. catching our original series Couch Conversations and Men's Roundtable, or find your new favorite podcasts on the Black Love Podcast Network! Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

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? Make sure you keep up with what Steve has going on with Sneakertopia by following  @gosneakertopiaHave suggestions on who David should go Man to Man with next? Connect with him @wasicki ========Black Love is Forever! While the docuseries has taken its final bow you can still find all things Black Love on the Black Love+ app This includes rewatching all your favorite episodes of #BlackLoveDoc. catching our original series Couch Conversations and Men's Roundtable, or find your new favorite podcasts on the Black Love Podcast Network! Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

David is back with Bryan to finish their conversation and this round they're going into more of what exactly Bryan does as an ICF Accredited Leadership Coach. Surprisingly enough, leadership is so much more than just the being the person in charge. It encompasses a doubt, and stress, and performances and humility and want. Listen in as Bryan and David reflect on their growth, development and what their journey from adolescence to manhood has looked like for  them.Make sure you connect with Bryan @bmarcwinston or check out his website bryanwinstoncoaching.comHave suggestions on who David should go Man to Man with next? Connect with him @wasicki ======This month the groundbreaking series Black Love Doc is back for one final season. Black Love means the world to us and we are honored that so many couples have so vulnerably shared their highs and lows and lessons with us so we can bring them to you. Make sure you join us on the Black Love+ app and  @OWNtv every Saturday at 10p/9c  to celebrate and say goodbye to #BlackLoveDoc.Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

Sometimes you just have to chop it up with an  old friend. This week David is going Man to Man with Bryan Winston who is not only an old friend, but an ICF Accredited Leadership Coach, NLP Master Practitioner & Ericksonian Hypnosis Practitioner. Listen in as the two discuss the meaning of masculinity in today's world, how fatherhood has helped shaped them today, and  how doing things well is so much different than just doing.Make sure you connect with Bryan @bmarcwinston or check out his website bryanwinstoncoaching.comHave suggestions on who David should go Man to Man with next? Connect with him @wasicki ======This month the groundbreaking series Black Love Doc is back for one final season. Black Love means the world to us and we are honored that so many couples have so vulnerably shared their highs and lows and lessons with us so we can bring them to you. Make sure you join us on the Black Love+ app and  @OWNtv every Saturday at 10p/9c  to celebrate and say goodbye to #BlackLoveDoc.Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

What's it like to go from nothing, to everything, back to nothing and finally living your best version of you? From a near death experience as a child to modeling and record deals, to prison, nothing about Garrain Jones' story is typical. Most stories like his do not have a happy ending. So what makes Garrain different? Listen in as he shares his story and the one thing that truly changed his life. Plus Garrain gives us the inside scoop on Artist Power and how we all need to be investing in ourselves.Make sure you let Garrain know how you felt about this conversation and see what he's up to @garrain.jones and check out all things Garrain Jones at garrainjones.comHave suggestions on who David should go Man to Man with next? Connect with him @wasicki ======This month the groundbreaking series Black Love Doc is back for one final season. Black Love means the world to us and we are honored that so many couples have so vulnerably shared their highs and lows and lessons with us so we can bring them to you. Make sure you join us on @OWNtv on July 23rd at 10p/9c and the on the Black Love+ app to celebrate and say goodbye to #BlackLoveDoc.Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

It's not every day you get to chat with a man who is known as Mr. Hype. Adedayo "Dayo" Kosoko is a photographer, and creator who exudes joy. Everyone who has met him, or worked with him knows that Dayo is going to bring it all the way up. In this conversation David and Dayo chat about what it means to be a first generation American, repping for his people, and the joy that is Black joy.Make sure you let Dayo know how you felt about this conversation and see what he's up to @thearthype and check out all things Mr.Hype at thearthype.comHave suggestions on who David should go Man to Man with next? Connect with him @wasicki ======This month the groundbreaking series Black Love Doc is back for one final season. Black Love means the world to us and we are honored that so many couples have so vulnerably shared their highs and lows and lessons with us so we can bring them to you. Make sure you join us on @OWNtv on July 23rd at 10p/9c and the next day on the Black Love+ app to celebrate and say goodbye to #BlackLoveDoc.Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

Wellness is a journey not a race. No one knows this better than the founder of Fit Men Cook, Kevin Curry. This man has been through it all. From Philly to Dallas, soul food was a way of life, even if it wasn't a healthy way of life. Listen in as Kevin shares how his struggles with depression led to his transformation, how the idea of comfort food is a lie, and why your Mama's sweet potato pie ain't all that special(!). Make sure you let Kevin know how you felt about this conversation and see what he's up to @fitmencook  and check out all things Kevin Curry at fitmencook.comHave suggestions on who David should go Man to Man with next? Connect with him @wasicki ======This month the groundbreaking series Black Love Doc is back for one final season. Black Love means the world to us and we are honored that so many couples have so vulnerably shared their highs and lows and lessons with us so we can bring them to you. Make sure you join us on @OWNtv on July 23rd at 10p/9c and the next day on the Black Love+ app to celebrate and say goodbye to #BlackLoveDoc.Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

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. Make sure you let Chris know how you felt about this conversation and see what he's up to @slatefitnessnycHave suggestions on who David should go Man to Man with next? Connect with him @wasicki ========Season 3 of Couch Conversations is HERE and it's featuring your favorite Auntie and Uncle, Tabitha and Chance Brown! The only place to watch it RIGHT NOW is on  Black Love+  . Black Love+ is the premier destination for all things Black Love. Download it today from your favorite app store and join in on the conversation!Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

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.Have suggestions on who David should go Man to Man with next? Connect with him @wasicki ========Season 3 of Couch Conversations is HERE and it's featuring your favorite Auntie and Uncle, Tabitha and Chance Brown! The only place to watch it RIGHT NOW is on  Black Love+  . Black Love+ is the premier destination for all things Black Love. Download it today from your favorite app store and join in on the conversation!Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

Working while Black. We all know what it can be like navigating the workforce while trying to be our authentic selves. From our names, to our hair, we often find ourselves having to hide or change pieces of who we are. Enter Walter Gainer II. As a young man with locs, he had some anxiety about graduating college and having to search for work. Would he face discrimination? What were other Black professionals saying? As it turned out, there wasn't a bunch of information out there for him. This implored Walter to go out and find it. Listen in as Walt shares his story and what he's found out along his journey. Plus, how his hair journey led him into the LinkedIn Accelerator program. If you liked going Man to Man with Walter make sure you check him out @itsthegreatwalt on IG and Twitter and check out Boss Locks. Plus make sure you tell another king, or queen about the show so we can keep spreading the message. Don't forget to follow the podcast so you never miss a new episode, and give us that 5 star rating so other people know what's up!Have suggestions on who David should go Man to Man with next? Connect with him @wasicki ========Season 3 of Couch Conversations is HERE and it's featuring your favorite Auntie and Uncle, Tabitha and Chance Brown! The only place to watch it RIGHT NOW is on  Black Love+  . Black Love+ is the premier destination for all things Black Love. Download it today from your favorite app store and join in on the conversation!Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

Hey Black Love Fam! Today we've got another favorite for you. He's a producer, a filmmaker, a dad of two, a former football player and Super Bowl Champion and so much more, Spencer Paysinger! David and Spencer dive into what masculinity looks like for him, and if that's changed over the years. Plus the last time these two spoke Spencer was getting ready to start therapy, and he shares what a year of that has looked like. The two also chat about how much his identity in football has manifested differently in his current life. If you liked going Man to Man with Spencer, make sure you check him out @pysngr on IG and Twitter. Plus make sure you tell another king, or queen about the show so we can keep spreading the message. Don't forget to follow the podcast so you never miss a new episode, and give us that 5 star rating so other people know what's up!Have suggestions on who David should go Man to Man with next? Connect with him @wasicki ========Season 3 of Couch Conversations is HERE and it's featuring your favorite Auntie and Uncle, Tabitha and Chance Brown! The only place to watch it RIGHT NOW is on  Black Love+  . Black Love+ is the premier destination for all things Black Love. Download it today from your favorite app store and join in on the conversation!Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

Welcome back Black Love Fam! Today David is going Man to Man with Kevin Arbouet.  As a newly single man, Kevin shares what dating has looked like for him after being off the market for 17 years. He's definitely got some tips for us if you're trying to get into the world of online dating. Plus, he shares his personal philosophies about masculinity that made David pause for a second. Also, how and why did he get into (and out of) the True Love podcast of it all? This is a conversation that truly touches on all things masculinity. If you liked going Man to Man with Kevin, make sure you check him out @kevinarbouet on IG and Twitter.Have suggestions on who David should go Man to Man with next? Connect with him @wasicki ========Season 3 of Couch Conversations is HERE and it's featuring your favorite Auntie and Uncle, Tabitha and Chance Brown! The only place to watch it RIGHT NOW is on  Black Love+  . Black Love+ is the premier destination for all things Black Love. Download it today from your favorite app store and join in on the conversation!Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

What's up Black Love Fam! Today we're running back a #classic Man to Man from our IG live days with the one and only Chance Brown!  In this conversation that took place right after the season 5 premiere of Black Love Doc (June 2021), David and Chance chat about what sacrifices had to be made for his marriage, what his wellness routine looks like, what's next post retirement and manhood🖤  You catch up with everything Chance over on their IGs @teamchancebasketball & and watch (or re-watch) Black Love Season 5 over on Black Love +Have suggestions on who David should go Man to Man with next? Connect with him @wasicki Our friends at Target are proud to be the presenting sponsor of the Black Love Podcast Network in March. Through their Black Beyond Measure campaign, Target is celebrating Black students, creatives, and entrepreneurs all year round. Head over to target.com/BlackBeyondMeasure to learn more. ========Season 3 of Couch Conversations is HERE and it's featuring your favorite Auntie and Uncle, Tabitha and Chance Brown! The only place to watch it RIGHT NOW is on  Black Love+  . Black Love+ is the premier destination for all things Black Love. Download it today from your favorite app store and join in on the conversation!Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

What's up Black Love Fam! Today we're running back a #classic Man to Man from our IG live days with stylist Jason Bolden and interior designer Adair Curtis.  In this conversation that took place right after the season 5 premiere of Black Love Doc (June 2021), David and Jason & Adair chat about becoming new dads (this was a week after they welcomed their little one!) , how their views of masculinity will (or won't) play into how they raise their son, self-care and wellness for Black Men 🖤You catch up with everything Jason & Adair over on their IGs @jasonbolden & @adair_curtis and watch (or re-watch) Black Love Season 5 over on Black Love +Have suggestions on who David should go Man to Man with next? Connect with him @wasicki Our friends at Target are proud to be the presenting sponsor of the Black Love Podcast Network in March. Through their Black Beyond Measure campaign, Target is celebrating Black students, creatives, and entrepreneurs all year round. Head over to target.com/BlackBeyondMeasure to learn more. ========Season 3 of Couch Conversations is HERE and it's featuring your favorite Auntie and Uncle, Tabitha and Chance Brown! The only place to watch it RIGHT NOW is on  Black Love+  . Black Love+ is the premier destination for all things Black Love. Download it today from your favorite app store and join in on the conversation!Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

Welcome back Black Love Fam! Today David is going Man to Man with Jared Cotter! Jared is a singer, songwriter, label co-founder, and while he is juggling all the things he is also a dad of two! Listen in as Jared and David discuss what masculinity looks like when raising kids and how Jared's views of masculinity have evolved with the arrival of Kaia Love. Plus we finally hear his version of events when his now wife, Melanie Fiona, broke up with him. Clearly that worked itself out! This is a conversation about masculinity, the evolution of one's self and fatherhood that you don't want to miss. If you liked going Man to Man with Jared, make sure you check him out @jaredcotter on IG and all the platforms and check out his new project S.T.I.L.LOur friends at Target are proud to be the presenting sponsor of the Black Love Podcast Network in March. Through their Black Beyond Measure campaign, Target is celebrating Black students, creatives, and entrepreneurs all year round. Head over to target.com/BlackBeyondMeasure to learn more. ========Season 3 of Couch Conversations is HERE and it's featuring your favorite Auntie and Uncle, Tabitha and Chance Brown! The only place to watch it RIGHT NOW is on  Black Love+  . Black Love+ is the premier destination for all things Black Love. Download it today from your favorite app store and join in on the conversation!Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

Welcome back Black Love Fam! Today David is going Man to Man with Seth Brundle! Seth is a chef, a father, and was once upon a time a celebrity stylist. 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 in 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.If you liked going Man to Man with Seth, make sure you check him out @sethbrundle on IG and all the platforms!Our friends at Target are proud to be the presenting sponsor of the Black Love Podcast Network in March. Through their Black Beyond Measure campaign, Target is celebrating Black students, creatives, and entrepreneurs all year round. Head over to target.com/BlackBeyondMeasure to learn more. ========Season 3 of Couch Conversations is HERE and it's featuring your favorite Auntie and Uncle, Tabitha and Chance Brown! The only place to watch it RIGHT NOW is on  Black Love+  . Black Love+ is the premier destination for all things Black Love. Download it today from your favorite app store and join in on the conversation!Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

Welcome back Black Love Fam! Today David is going Man to Man with your favorite adult gym teacher and philsophizer, Joe Holder!  In this episode Joe shares what led him down this path of wellness, and his views on health mental and physical. Joe has nonstop gems, and finds the keys behind the visible barriers to achieving health and wellness. If you liked going Man to Man with Joe, make sure you check him out @ochosystem on IG. Don't forget to support his non-profit System of Service  and enroll in his masterclass to get all the fitness and wellness fundamentals you need!This episode of Man to Man is being brought to you commercial-free by Target. Through their Black Beyond Measure campaign, Target is celebrating Black students, creatives, and entrepreneurs all year round. Head over to target.com/BlackBeyondMeasure to learn more. ========Season 3 of Couch Conversations is HERE and it's featuring your favorite Auntie and Uncle, Tabitha and Chance Brown! The only place to watch it RIGHT NOW is on  Black Love+  . Black Love+ is the premier destination for all things Black Love. Download it today from your favorite app store and join in on the conversation!Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

What's up Black Love Fam! Today David is back with life, love, and relationship coach, author, and one half of the Amazing Clarks: Anthony Clark! Last week Anthony talked about how being in alignment and knowing himself have kept him on his path. How everything is perfect (EIP) and what it took to make it out of Brooklyn. This week, David and Anthony talk all things Ghana! Anthony is back from a month-long trip to the motherland and it has changed his perspective on life, love, and community. Plus, is a move in the future?If you liked going Man to Man with Anthony, show him some love over @theamazingclarks on IG. You can also listen to him and his wife Melanie recount their trip to Ghana over on their podcast! Or, if you are interested in becoming a life coach or want more tips and tracks from him, head over to the Law of Attraction Life Coach Academy! and don't forget to pick up your copy of his book  Crack The Code: The Secret To Achieving Your Happily Ever AfterHave suggestions on who David should go Man to Man with next? Connect with him @wasicki ======== Looking for more Black Love Podcast Network Podcasts? Check out  Black Love+  . Black Love+ is the premier destination for all things Black Love. Download it today for free from your favorite app store! Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

What's up Black Love Fam! Today David has managed to find another native New Yorker (Brooklyn in the house!) to go Man to Man with. He's a life, love, and relationship coach, an author, and one half of the Amazing Clarks: Anthony Clark! Anthony is already Black Love fam, but David knew he had to have him back on to talk all things alignment. How did Anthony manage having to be a tough guy in Brooklyn knowing that he was all about love and his higher self? Plus Anthony shares a life philosophy that will completely change your outlook on life. If you liked going Man to Man with Anthony, show him some love over @theamazingclarks on IG. Or, if you are interested in becoming a life coach or want more tips and tracks from him, head over to the Law of Attraction Life Coach Academy! and don't forget to pick up your copy of his book  Crack The Code: The Secret To Achieving Your Happily Ever AfterHave suggestions on who David should go Man to Man with next? Connect with him @wasicki ======== Looking for more Black Love Podcast Network Podcasts? Check out  Black Love+  . Black Love+ is the premier destination for all things Black Love. Download it today for free from your favorite app store! Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

What's up Black Love Fam! Today we're bringing back a #classic Man to Man from our IG live days with Mr. RNB House party himself, Charles Kuykendoll.  In this conversation that took place right after the season 5 premiere of Black Love Doc, David and Charles get real about making a marriage work, couples therapy, and what masculinity looks like now as Charles raises his son CJ. This conversation is a testament to making it work while also making sure to work on yourself. You can see everything Charles is up to now over at his IG @beloved1906 and watch (or rewatch) Black Love Season 5 on the over on Black Love +Have suggestions on who David should go Man to Man with next? Connect with him @wasicki Today's episode is sponsored by Target! Target is partnering with HBCUs to support the next generation of Black talent. One of the ways Target is teaming up with HBCUs is through Target’s HBCU Design Challenge, where HBCU students submit designs to be included in Target’s Black History Month Collection. If you want to see the winners, check back during Black History Month to see the latest designs that  will be featured in Target's 2022 Black History Month collection. Celebrate your legacy. Invest in the future. Together, we are Black Beyond Measure.Visit Target.com/BlackBeyondMeasure to learn more======== Looking for more Black Love Podcast Network Podcasts? Check out  Black Love+  . Black Love+ is the premier destination for all things Black Love. Download it today for free from your favorite app store! Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

Hey Black Love fam! Today we have a  very special brother on the show. He is a father, New York native, personal trainer, mixed martial artist,  entrepreneur, and a life performance coach with a focus on fitness.  Today's guest is the sensational, motivational, and inspirational life and fitness coach himself, Garnett  Strother! Garnett and David  get man to man about personal development, teen fatherhood, homelessness, fitness with a focus on the self conscious mind, and the importance of behavioral psychology and communication. What has motivated him to succeed beyond the adversity he has been dealt with in the past? Make sure you give Garnett Strother a follow @strother_pt and let him know you loved going man to man with him.Have suggestions on who David should go Man to Man with next? Connect with him @wasicki Today's episode is sponsored by Target! Target is partnering with HBCUs to support the next generation of Black talent. One of the ways Target is teaming up with HBCUs is through Target’s HBCU Design Challenge, where HBCU students submit designs to be included in Target’s Black History Month Collection. If you want to see the winners, check back during Black History Month to see the latest designs that  will be featured in Target's 2022 Black History Month collection. Celebrate your legacy. Invest in the future. Together, we are Black Beyond Measure Visit Target.com/BlackBeyondMeasure to learn more========The Black Love Summit is BACK and IN PERSON! The 4th Annual Black Love Summit will be a live (and streamed) experience in Los Angeles, CA on Saturday, November 13th! You don't want to miss this on-of-a-kind live experience gathering Black singles and couples for transparent conversations about love, partnership, and community. Mark your calendars and buy an early bird ticket before they're sold out!Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

Hey Black Love fam! Today we have a very special guest. He is a husband, a grammy nominated artist, actor, producer, and musician who recently released his latest spoken word album  entitled "MAJOR. Hope Motivations".  We're talking about the certified Hope Dealer himself, MAJOR.! MAJOR. and David get real about the importance of vulnerability, tackling depression, and dealing with Imposter Syndrome. What has inspired him to keep going despite all of the negativity that has plagued the world? Make sure you give MAJOR. a follow @nowthatsmajor and let him know you loved going man to man with him. Have suggestions on who David should go Man to Man with next? Connect with him @wasicki Today's episode is sponsored by Target! Target is partnering with HBCUs to support the next generation of Black talent. One of the ways Target is teaming up with HBCUs is through Target’s HBCU Design Challenge, where HBCU students submit designs to be included in Target’s Black History Month Collection. If you want to see the winners, check back during Black History Month to see the latest designs that  will be featured in Target's 2022 Black History Month collection. Celebrate your legacy. Invest in the future. Together, we are Black Beyond Measure Visit Target.com/BlackBeyondMeasure to learn more========The Black Love Summit is BACK and IN PERSON! The 4th Annual Black Love Summit will be a live (and streamed) experience in Los Angeles, CA on Saturday, November 13th! You don't want to miss this on-of-a-kind live experience gathering Black singles and couples for transparent conversations about love, partnership, and community. Mark your calendars and buy an early bird ticket before they're sold out!Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

Hey Black Love fam! Today we have a Black Love Doc favorite. He is a father, an Emmy Award winning artist, an author, a musician, and you can catch him every week on his podcast SOL Affirmations, right here on the Black Love Podcast Network, the man of love, Karega Bailey! Karega shares about his opening for Erykah Badu, the miracles and wonders surrounding his daughters, and all the new developments in his life. This brother is truly a good dude who radiates love in everything he does.Make sure you give Karega a follow @karegabailey and let him know you loved going man to man with him.Have suggestions on who David should go Man to Man with next? Connect with him @wasicki Today's episode is sponsored by Target! Target is partnering with HBCUs to support the next generation of Black talent. One of the ways Target is teaming up with HBCUs is through Target’s HBCU Design Challenge, where HBCU students submit designs to be included in Target’s Black History Month Collection. If you want to see the winners, check back during Black History Month to see the latest designs that  will be featured in Target's 2022 Black History Month collection. Celebrate your legacy. Invest in the future. Together, we are Black Beyond Measure Visit Target.com/BlackBeyondMeasure to learn more========The Black Love Summit is BACK and IN PERSON! The 4th Annual Black Love Summit will be a live (and streamed) experience in Los Angeles, CA on Saturday, November 13th! You don't want to miss this on-of-a-kind live experience gathering Black singles and couples for transparent conversations about love, partnership, and community. Mark your calendars and buy an early bird ticket before they're sold out!Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

Hey Black Love fam! If you loved the Man to Man IG Live series then you’re gonna love this conversation today, because today's guest was a fan favorite. He’s a former NFL player turned therapist, a speaker, and author, The 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.Make sure you give Jay a follow @kingjaybarnett and let him know you loved going man to man with himHave suggestions on who David should go Man to Man with next? Connect with him @wasicki Today's episode is sponsored by Target! Target is partnering with HBCUs to support the next generation of Black talent. One of the ways Target is teaming up with HBCUs is through Target’s HBCU Design Challenge, where HBCU students submit designs to be included in Target’s Black History Month Collection. If you want to see the winners, check back during Black History Month to see the latest designs that  will be featured in Target's 2022 Black History Month collection. Celebrate your legacy. Invest in the future. Together, we are Black Beyond Measure Visit Target.com/BlackBeyondMeasure to learn more========The Black Love Summit is BACK and IN PERSON! The 4th Annual Black Love Summit will be a live (and streamed) experience in Los Angeles, CA on Saturday, November 13th with a kick off party & concert hosted by RnB House Party on Friday, November 12th! You don't want to miss this on-of-a-kind live experience gathering Black singles and couples for transparent conversations about love, partnership, and community. Mark your calendars and buy an early bird ticket before they're sold out!Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

Hey Black Love fam! Today David is going Man to Man with a legend in the music game. He has worked with all the big names like Kanye and Rihanna (and a bunch more), but he is also an entrepreneur, a family man, and an author. We're talking about 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. Make sure to follow Benny @bennypough to keep up with everything he's doing and to show him some love!Have suggestions on who David should go Man to Man with next? Connect with him @wasicki Today's episode is sponsored by Target! Target is partnering with HBCUs to support the next generation of Black talent. One of the ways Target is teaming up with HBCUs is through Target’s HBCU Design Challenge, where HBCU students submit designs to be included in Target’s Black History Month Collection. If you want to see the winners, check back during Black History Month to see the latest designs that  will be featured in Target's 2022 Black History Month collection. Celebrate your legacy. Invest in the future. Together, we are Black Beyond Measure.Visit Target.com/BlackBeyondMeasure to learn more======== Looking for more Black Love Podcast Network Podcasts? Check out  Black Love+  . Black Love+ is the premier destination for all things Black Love. Download it today for free from your favorite app store! Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

Hey Black Love fam! Today David is going Man to Man with someone who was a favorite in the OG IG Lives! He's an actor, and author, a dad, and now an Executive Producer....Christian Keyes! When David first went Man to Man with Christian, they discussed the value of being valued, the impact of childhood traumas, the power of forgiveness and releasing blame, his self-love tool kit, and what he's looking for in his wife. This go around, the two talk about moving forward, how to work on yourself to become the best version of yourself, and his new BET+ Series All the Queens Men!Make sure to follow Christian @christiankeys to keep up with everything he's doing and to show him some love!Have suggestions on who David should go Man to Man with next? Connect with him @wasicki Today's episode is sponsored by Target! Target is partnering with HBCUs to support the next generation of Black talent. One of the ways Target is teaming up with HBCUs is through Target’s HBCU Design Challenge, where HBCU students submit designs to be included in Target’s Black History Month Collection. If you want to see the winners, check back during Black History Month to see the latest designs that  will be featured in Target's 2022 Black History Month collection. Celebrate your legacy. Invest in the future. Together, we are Black Beyond Measure.Visit Target.com/BlackBeyondMeasure to learn more======== Looking for more Black Love Podcast Network Podcasts? Check out  Black Love+  . Black Love+ is the premier destination for all things Black Love. Download it today for free from your favorite app store! Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

What's up Black Love Fam! Today David is going Man to Man with someone he has wanted to talk to for a quick minute. He's an author, health & fitness expert, and the host of the #1  Health & Fitness podcast on Apple podcasts. He's also a husband, a father, and honestly, just a really good brother. That's right we're talking to Shawn Stevenson. David (aka Shawn's #1 fan) and Shawn get real about masculinity, how health is much more than eating well, and how Shawn's own past set him on this path to help others.  Make sure you tell another king, or queen, about this conversation because it is not one to miss!Show Shawn some love over at his IG @shawnmodel and check out his website to get all the info for Eat Smarter and Sleep Smarter.Have suggestions on who David should go Man to Man with next? Connect with him @wasicki  Today's episode is sponsored by Target! Target is partnering with HBCUs to support the next generation of Black talent. One of the ways Target is teaming up with HBCUs is through Target’s HBCU Design Challenge, where HBCU students submit designs to be included in Target’s Black History Month Collection. If you want to see the winners, check back during Black History Month to see the latest designs that  will be featured in Target's 2022 Black History Month collection. Celebrate your legacy. Invest in the future. Together, we are Black Beyond Measure.Visit Target.com/BlackBeyondMeasure to learn more======== Looking for more Black Love Podcast Network Podcasts? Check out  Black Love+  . Black Love+ is the premier destination for all things Black Love. Download it today for free from your favorite app store! Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

Black men, it's time to get real with each other. Wellness, self-love, self-care; these are just a few topics Black Love Inc General Manager David Wasicki will be bringing to the forefront in Man to Man: A Black Love Wellness Series. Each week the topics will change, but the insights & lessons gained from Black men of all walks of life will remain constant. Man to Man serves as a platform for men to get real-life insight directly from notable, successful men who lead with the honesty and vulnerability that Black Love is known for.  ========Looking for more Black Love content like After Love: the official Black Love after show? Get to getting   Black Love+. Black Love+  is an all new totally free app that gives you all 360 degrees of Black Love. You can find it now on Apple, and Android. Plus you can find it on your favorite TV apps like Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire Stick and wherever you get your apps! Download it today so you never miss a minute of Black Love. Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter