The Dope Black Therapist

Episode 81: How are you?

<p>Men&#39;s Mental Health Month has come to an end; however, it doesn&#39;t mean we stop talking about men&#39;s mental health! Fellas, how are you? Are you being heard? Are you communicating your wants, needs, thoughts, feelings, and emotions to those who care about you the most? You know you&#39;re allowed to be human, right? Take some time for you, but also, find a space where you feel you will be heard. They exist and if you can&#39;t find the space, create it! </p>

Episode 80: Happy Father's Day

<p>Happy Father&#39;s Day! Happy Juneteenth! Happy Pride! Happy days full of love, joy, success, and abundance! I&#39;m so glad you&#39;re here and still rocking with me. Several things going on this month already and still going. Walked with the 500 Fathers walk-a-thon to raise funds for Fathers Forever:</p><p><a href="https://www.afatherforever.com/home" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.afatherforever.com/home</a></p><p><br></p><p>Another group that was present at the walk was Dads Smile:</p><p><a href="https://dadssmile.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://dadssmile.org/</a></p><p><br></p><p>So stoked to support these organizations and to be a dad. My own father is doing well after his open-heart surgery. Thanks for the well wishes and prayers. </p><p><br></p><p>Next men&#39;s group will be on July 9th and the link is below:</p><p><a href="https://www.thedopeblacktherapist.com/mens-group" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.thedopeblacktherapist.com/mens-group</a></p><p><br></p><p>Thank you for continuing to rock with me. I know I may space episodes out from time to time...sometimes your man needs a break from the world. Instead of pushing through, I listen to my head, my heart, and my body, and take the rest. Keep being dope, y&#39;all! </p>

Episode 79: Men's Mental Health Month

<p>It&#39;s Men&#39;s Mental Health Month and I wanted to talk about a few things that we may not know about this month. Did you know that 1 in 8 men will experience depression in their life? I&#39;m definitely the 1 in my group of folks. Men are also 2-3 times more likely to misuse drugs and alcohol. </p><p><br></p><p>You don&#39;t have to deal with on your own, fellas. Talk to your support system, or you can join some of these events happening this month:</p><p><br></p><p>My virtual men&#39;s group is meeting Thursday, 6/11/26, from 8-9pm EST. You can register using the link below. </p><p><a href="https://www.thedopeblacktherapist.com/mens-group" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.thedopeblacktherapist.com/mens-group</a></p><p><br></p><p>On Saturday, 6/20/26, I am walking to raise money for Father&#39;s Forever at Southeast Raleigh High School. You can donate using the link below:</p><p><a href="https://cf911.betterworld.org/campaigns/500-fathers-walk-thon/p/dope-black-therapist" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://cf911.betterworld.org/campaigns/500-fathers-walk-thon/p/dope-black-therapist</a></p><p><br></p><p>August 1, 2026, we are hosting our third annual Black Fathers Summit. This is a free event and registration is open now. We&#39;d love to have you join us!</p><p><a href="https://www.blackfatherssummit.com/registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.blackfatherssummit.com/registration</a></p><p><br></p>

Episode 78: Mental Health Awareness Month

<p>Happy Mental Health Awareness Month! There&#39;s still a stigma surrounding mental health. Fortunately, there are plenty of opportunities to discuss and several resources you can have access to and make things better for you. </p><p><br></p><p>Men&#39;s Group on May 14, 2026 from 8-9 pm EST</p><p><a href="https://www.thedopeblacktherapist.com/mens-group" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.thedopeblacktherapist.com/mens-group</a></p><p><br></p><p>Black Fathers Summit August 1, 2026 from 10am-2pm<a href="https://www.blackfatherssummit.com/">Black Fathers Summit</a></p><p><br></p>

Episode 77: Refresh and Reset

<p>You ever had that feeling where something is off and that you need to take a step back and get your shit together? Yeah, that&#39;s what I&#39;ve been doing for the past couple of months and I apologize for those who have been waiting for a new episode to drop. I just had to work through my stuff and I&#39;m slowly, but surely getting back to being me. </p>

Episode 76: Beef, Grief, and Relief

<p>Been a minute since my last episode, and I apologize for that. February is a horrible month for me with the anniversary of my brother and my great-grandmother&#39;s death, it makes my depression go haywire. With that being said, I still got time to talk about the latest celebrity beef, what my grief looks like, and how I get a little relief from the stressors of life. </p><p><br></p>

Episode 75: Why Don't I Get Excited Anymore?

<p>What up y&#39;all? Am I the only one who doesn&#39;t get excited for things anymore? It&#39;s almost as if I expect the worst so I won&#39;t be disappointed if it happens. Why though? Why not look at it as an opportunity and be grateful for that? </p><p><br></p><p>Listen as I describe how I reframed disappointment into excitement. The next men&#39;s group is on Thursday, February 5th from 8-9pm EST. It&#39;s a free, virtual group and you can register here: <a href="https://www.thedopeblacktherapist.com/mens-group" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.thedopeblacktherapist.com/mens-group</a></p><p><br></p><p>Also, you can get your copy of my book, Becoming The Dope Black Therapist, on Amazon here: <a href="https://a.co/d/fjko8gI" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://a.co/d/fjko8gI</a></p><p><br></p><p>If you want to attend the NC First Responder Wellness Summit, you can register here: <a href="https://www.pierceprovisions.com/piercefoundation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.pierceprovisions.com/piercefoundation</a></p>

Episode 74: Another Year, Another Birthday

<p>Celebrated my birthday recently and still there is horrible shit going on in the world today. Listen as I actually give you some things you can do to be sure you&#39;re taking care of you during this tough time. </p>

Episode 73: Step Into the New Year

<p>Hey there! I know it&#39;s been a minute since I&#39;ve done an episode. Life has been lifing, but we back at it and going to continue to do good work in this world! Remember it&#39;s okay to ask for help when you need it. Pride is a bitch and can get in the way, but you don&#39;t have to let it rule. Do what you gotta do for you and keep on moving. </p>

Episode 72: Rest

<p>Your boy is tired...It&#39;s been a long month and I&#39;ve been on the move every day, every weekend, and it&#39;s my own doing. It&#39;s okay to rest and take time off if needed. I just needed the reminder for my body tells me to sit my ass down! </p>

Episode 71: Flustered and Frustrated

<p>So much going on recently and I have so many thoughts and opinions, though it&#39;s difficult for me to get it all out in a way that&#39;s understandable. I&#39;m human, I&#39;m hurting, I&#39;m angry, I&#39;m sad, and I&#39;m still going to keep doing good in this world. </p>

Episode 70: Where Have My Friends Gone?

<p>You ever wonder about people who you used to talk to and then all of a sudden communication between you just stops? Yeah, it happens to me too. Listen as I talk about how we can navigate those losses and appreciate the time we actually got to spend with them. </p>

Episode 69: Parenting Is Hard, Bruh!

<p>Man, do you ever feel like you&#39;re doing a shitty job as a parent? I can&#39;t front, there are several times where I feel like everything I do is wrong and that I&#39;m doing a horrible job as dad. Listen as I talk about some of the do&#39;s and don&#39;ts of parenthood. </p>

Episode 68: Damn Good Weekend!

<p>This has been a damn good weekend! So many awesome things happened this weekend, in particular our second annual Black Fathers Summit. Such a dope experience especially with the amount of growth we had from year one to year two. We are going to get better and better every year. If you have suggestions about how to improve the podcast or what you would like to see, leave a comment or drop me a message through the website: <a href="https://www.thedopeblacktherapist.com/contact" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.thedopeblacktherapist.com/contact</a></p>

Episode 67: Scotland In This Bitch!

<p>What&#39;s going on everybody?! Consistent podcast reloading, lol. Just returned from Edinburgh, Scotland from the Doubt Yourself and Do It Anyways Summit. Y&#39;all, I had the most fun, but I can&#39;t front, it was an adventure to get to there! Nothing The Dope Black Therapist can&#39;t handle though. It was an amazing experience and I catch you up on all of the tea in this episode. </p><p><br></p><p>The last men&#39;s group that I&#39;m hosting is coming up on Thursday, July 24th at 8pm EST. My son made the JV team and his games are on Thursdays, but don&#39;t fret, I&#39;ll be back to hosting after the season is over. You can register for the next group here: <a href="https://www.thedopeblacktherapist.com/mens-group" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.thedopeblacktherapist.com/mens-group</a></p><p><br></p><p>The Black Father&#39;s Summit is happening on Saturday, August 2nd at the Southeast Raleigh YMCA from 10am-2pm. Registration will be open until Saturday, 7/26/25. This is a FREE event, and you can register here: <a href="https://www.blackfatherssummit.com/registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.blackfatherssummit.com/registration</a></p><p><br></p><p>Thank you for your support! </p>

Episode 66: Change

<p>Man, so much has been going on the past month or so, it&#39;s hard to keep up! Been hit with some hard times as well as some wonderful times. Either way, we gonna keep riding! </p><p><br></p><p>The Black Fathers Summit is happening on August 2nd from 10am-2pm EST at the Southeast Raleigh YMCA. Visit <a href="www.blackfatherssummit.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">www.blackfatherssummit.com</a> to register today. </p><p><br></p><p>You&#39;re never alone, please call or text 988 24/7 for help if you need it. I want to see you thrive and continue to show up! </p>

Episode 65: I'm a therapist, but I'm still human.

<p>What&#39;s up everybody?! Apologies for the delay in getting a new episode out. My depression was kicking my ass, and all of my motivation was gone. Listen as I talk about what&#39;s going on and how I got out of it. </p>

Episode 64: Talking with Anthony Courman, LCSW-A

<p>Anthony Courman is a Licensed Clinical Social Work Associate, and native of New Bern, NC. Community is a big part of his life. Anthony and his wife actively participate in the community doing outreach through their church, working with at-risk youth in the community, and fostering children. Anthony considers the professional service as a therapist a calling. He is very passionate about serving others with the intent of impacting lives that inspire change and hope within those he serves and in the community. Anthony believes every human being has value and purpose.</p>

Episode 63: Show Up & Show Out

<p>How often do we allow opportunities to pass us by because we are afraid to step out of the shadow of doubt? I imagine it happens more than we care to admit. Personally, I&#39;ve been guilty of this because I don&#39;t want to fail, but also, I don&#39;t think people want to hear what I have to say or show. To hell with that noise! Show up and show those folks who you are and what you can do! Nobody can do it the way you do, so show out and let em know who they are dealing with! </p>

Episode 62: Why Can't I Be Okay With Comfort?

<p>What&#39;s going on everybody? You ever wondered why it&#39;s so easy for us to function in chaos and be uncomfortable with peace? Things are going really well for The Dope Black Therapist, yet for some reason, I&#39;m finding things to make a problem because things are going well. </p><p><br></p><p>Anyone else guilty of this? </p>

Episode 61: Blackity Black History Month!

<p>Happy Black History Month!!! It has been a very eventful month so far and I&#39;m looking forward to what is to come. I recently spoke at the Black Mental Health Conference in Durham at the beginning of the month. The amount of knowledge I received from other Black clinicians and the connections made were astronomical! The next opportunity I had was to speak on health and relationships and y&#39;all...that lead to some passionate conversation about intimacy and communication. </p><p><br></p><p>Follow along as we discuss experiences of this month, Kendrick&#39;s half-time show, and the strength of our people! </p>

Episode 60: What Up 2025?!

<p>Happy New Year y&#39;all! Thanks for coming back for another episode of the podcast. I recently celebrated my birthday in a way that felt great for me. It was a dope celebration and a great way for me to start the year. Been making some time for community and stepping out of my comfort zone as well. Let&#39;s make the most of this year y&#39;all. What are you doing to make it as dope as ever? </p> <p><br></p> <p>Be sure you register for the Black Mental Health Conference</p> <p><a href="https://www.thebmhmovement.com/2025-conference" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.thebmhmovement.com/2025-conference</a></p>

Episode 59: Last episode of 2024

<p>Sorry it's been a minute since my last episode. It's been a lot going on and I've been taking the time to reflect. Thank you so much for the support and I hope you enjoy the holidays! If you would, please complete the link for feedback on how to improve the podcast. <a href="https://forms.gle/Coc1ehvxi5g1yoEr6" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://forms.gle/Coc1ehvxi5g1yoEr6</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p>Upcoming events:</p> <p>Black Mental Health Conference 2025: <a href="https://www.thebmhmovement.com/2025-conference" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.thebmhmovement.com/2025-conference</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p>Doubt Yourself, Do It Anyway Summit Scotland: <a href="https://thedopeblacktherapist--allthingsprivatepractice.thrivecart.com/scotland-1500-2025/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://thedopeblacktherapist--allthingsprivatepractice.thrivecart.com/scotland-1500-2025/</a></p>

Episode 58: Embracing Self Acceptance

<p>Man, it's wild when you finally accept who you are and stop hiding from the things that can and will propel you to another level. It's all part of the healing process, right? Despite the healing, there's always that self-doubt that tries to creep in and derail your progress. Listen as I discuss how we go from afraid to be seen, to walking head high into success! </p> <p><br /></p> <p><br /></p>

Episode 57: Community

<p>One thing I've come to realize is that I lack community. This is something I've had growing up having several cousins around and having a neighborhood full of kids. Not only that, but I've also been a part of some team since middle school. What happens to us when we become adults? What makes it so hard for us to build community today? </p>

Episode 56: Ready For What's Next

<p>Been a minute since I&#39;ve done an episode and for good reason. Several things have been going on lately and I was handling things the best way I can. The Black Fathers Summit was a success, business is picking up with G Squared, and things are going well here overall. I love and appreciate you and all of your support! </p>

Boredom

<p>Boredom is a bitch! We get into a bit of a slump and then you start doing things that don&#39;t serve us in any way, shape, form, or fashion. We make bad decisions and/or we don&#39;t listen to our gut. Boredom can come from inadequate rest or nutrition, monotony of the mind, or a high need for excitement. Instead of feeding into the boredom, let&#39;s do the things we enjoy so boredom has no chance to take over! </p> <p><br></p> <p>Black Fathers Summit is coming up on August 24th at the Southeast Raleigh YMCA. Register here: <a href="https://www.blackfatherssummit.com/registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.blackfatherssummit.com/registration</a></p>

Episode 54: The Last Simptation

<p> </p> <p>Man, you ever needed a break from everything? I had to take a break from my group and the podcast for a bit because I was so overwhelmed! However, I&#39;m back at it now. I also talk about dating how much of a simp I was with this one chick and how that has changed my perspective on things, especially boundaries. Finally, I end up discussing all of the dope things that are coming up soon! </p> <p><br></p> <p>Register for The Black Fathers Summit on August 24th:</p> <p><a href="https://www.blackfatherssummit.com/registration">⁠https://www.blackfatherssummit.com/registration⁠</a></p> <p>Get you a Resilient Fathers t-shirt here:</p> <p><a href="https://square.link/u/1VVT5Fcr">⁠https://square.link/u/1VVT5Fcr⁠</a></p> <p>Get you a signed copy of The Dope Black Therapist here:</p> <p><a href="https://square.link/u/A9moFUqa">⁠https://square.link/u/A9moFUqa⁠</a></p> <p>Hire Blaise for a speaking engagement or workshop here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.thedopeblacktherapist.com/services">⁠https://www.thedopeblacktherapist.com/services⁠</a></p> <p> </p>

Episode 53: I Needed You Then

<p> I chose to end my relationship with my biological father last year. This was my choice after years of wanting him to be part of my life, I no longer wanted him to be. When he called, I’d get annoyed and when I did talk to him, he spoke to me as if I was obligated to speak to him. I forgave him a few years ago, however, that doesn’t mean I have to have a relationship with him. Listen as I discuss how I navigate the end of my relationship with him. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Black Fathers Summit on August 24, 2024. This is a FREE event addressing mental and physical health. Be sure to register today! <a href="https://www.blackfatherssummit.com/education-for-teachers" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.blackfatherssummit.com/education-for-teachers</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Also, if you&#39;d like to join us for our men&#39;s support group, you can register here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.thedopeblacktherapist.com/mens-group" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.thedopeblacktherapist.com/mens-group</a> </p>

Episode 52: Change of Plans

<p>How often are you pissed off when something is planned and it ends up getting cancelled or things change last minute? Do you fuss, get discouraged, throw a tantrum or do you adapt and overcome? Listen as I discuss how a change of plans can lead to an amazing discovery! </p> <p><br></p> <p>If you haven&#39;t registered for The Black Fathers Summit on August 24th yet, please visit: <a href="https://www.blackfatherssummit.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.blackfatherssummit.com/</a> and register today! The next virtual men&#39;s group will be on June 13th from 8-9 pm EST and you can register for that here: <a href="https://www.thedopeblacktherapist.com/mens-group">Men&#39;s Group — G Squared Counseling and Consulting Services (thedopeblacktherapist.com)</a> We look forward to seeing you! </p>