Episosde 70- Black Men deserve their flowers too! A conversation about black men mental health and the Black Men Flower Project with Robert Vaughns
Release Date: 04/04/2023
Episode 91- Get it out the trenches.....
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On this episode, Aldwin speaks to the recent infusion of a 1 billion dollar donation to John Hopkins medical school. Who does it directly benefit? In many cases its not who you think. He also discusses the importance of collaboration within the diaspora. Gilbert Arenas recently came under fire for calling the South Sudanese Players the Ahi Ahi tribe and mimicked doing a dart shot during a video. Why does that behavior create confusion and mental chaos for many? Last, Aldwin speaks on the political landscape and why he believes Kamala Harris is the one to support this election cycle. TAP...
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Crafting legacies through media
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On this throwback partial segment of an episode, Aldwin has a discussion with Anthony Goods, one of the founders of Swishculture and how the control of the media can create warped perspectives about athletes. He speaks on how his work has been instrumental in guiding atheltes toward contracts and their professional goals and why it is necessary for people to navigate the media space.
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Episode 90- Always give yourself a second chance.....
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On this episode, Aldwin speaks on knowing the power within your physical and mental mind. Once you know yourself, then any and everything is possible. It is easy to get lost in what everyone else is doing but WHAT are you doing? What matters and should be prioritized is only that. The greatest comparison is to the greatest version of yourself...
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Adapting by any means necessary
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On this short clip, Dr. Una speaks on the fear she developed while starting her own practice. She quickly had to adapt to being the only one in her private pediatric practice. What transpired amidst that transformaiton and how did that lead to a 6 figure business? We also speak on the power of books. It is not only the power of knowledge that is useful but it is the application of said knowledge!
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The Power of Grace
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There is something about being able to forgive yourself. Despite life's challenges, its important to look back and see everything has brought you to this exact moment. Nothing happens just because. Everything happens because its the will of God and the universe. Giving yourself grace allows you to be more understanding of such. There are no favors without the power of grace. When you establish love of thy self then any and everything is possible. Tune in for this short episode and throwback from Jan
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Episode 89- Keep on Keepin on.....
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On this episode, Aldwin speaks on the importance of having faith in yourself. No one can dictate your future but YOU. Sometimes others will belittle your goals because it is unbefitting for them. If you want to accomplish something, go for it. F it to the world and cater to any and everything that aligns with you. Also, Aldwin speaks on Gov Kathy Hochul and her recent statement of black children not knowing computers. The Bronx is in a broadband desert and we need resources to enrich their experiences. Lets get our children off the street and into the books. Last, Aldwin speaks on the wave of...
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Episode 88- Online dating and heartbreaks! Is it worth it?
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On this episode, Aldwin speaks on the online dating scene and how it has transformed how we look at dating, relationships, marriage, and courting. Did you know that 30 % of adults have reported using online dating in some form at least once in their lifetime? Aldwin speaks to his personal experience navigating several dating apps and its pro and cons. Is it worth it? He also addresses why versatility in dating can lead to positive results. Finally, he speaks to the travesty of a study showing black women are the least desirable in dating apps and how that can reinforce trauma, hyper...
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Mind Your Mental- I almost didnt match....
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On this episode, Aldwin talks about matching, the soap process and his experiencing interviewing in residency. Nothing is guaranteed at all but always put your best foot forward. From being down bad to redemption, it is time to claim the opportunity in front of us. How many people are unmatched and why this becomes a continual issue for graduating doctors? We have a doctor shortage yet people graduating with doctoral degrees and no jobs.. where they do that at? Lets talk about it! Not only that but lets talk about continued importance of sharing our vulnerabilities. Former NBA all star John...
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Episode 86- Emerging from your Shell to master your entrepreneurial skills with Dr. Una, founder of EntreMD
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On this episode, we have Dr Una, founder of EntreMD business school and owner of Ivy League pediatrics speak on the importance of emerging from your shell. To grow, you must put yourself in uncomfortable positions. On top of that, your greatest investment you can have is in yourself. She speaks on how a 43,000-dollar investment in learning public speaking skills forever transformed her life. She has successfully willed and navigated being a pastor, businesswomen, mother, and inspiration for many. In medicine and our society in general we are taught a protocol to work for others...
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Episode 85- Finally, celebrate yourself- Mind Your Mental
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On this episode, Aldwin talks about his experience interviewing for psychiatry residency and his recent anxiety of the process not knowing what is guranteed. Completely grateful for 7 interviews! . But, what is guranteed is your thought on what you accomplished, what you can do do and what you will do. The objective is that you are what you think. From depression and anxiety to conquering his greatest fear, we all have our pitfalls. With this new segment, each week Mind your mental will feature topics in mental health along with what is going on personally on the podcast. On this episode,...
info_outlineOn this episode we have Robert, idea innovator for the Black Men Flowers project which was spurred to deconstuct masculinty and enable black men to feel comfortable in being vulnerable and confident in themelves. Black men deserve their flowers! We discuss Robert's challenges with his own personal mental health journey and how the Black Men Flower project is creating a community of black men who are celebrating each other. Imagine waking up to flowers on your doorstep! We dismantle some of the stereotypes we face and emphasize the importance of therapy, art, community and nature so that we can all arise from our personal ashes. This is an episode you don't want to miss!
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