Episodes

  • Episode 117: Kids Are Listening

    Episode 117: Kids Are Listening
    Dec 29 2025
    As children grow older, they are watching and listening to everything they see. One day they’ll listening to this podcast and this is what we want them to know. This is the Mental Matters Podcast - Detroit’s first podcast with a glimpse of black men openly sharing their journey through mental wellness, positive vibes, and adulthood. Intro by @hystericvl Shoutouts: Black Fridays Podcast Website: www.mentalmatterspodcast.com under maintenance! Link to all things Mental Matters Podcast: linktr.ee/mentalmatterspodcast
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    26 mins
  • Episode 116: WWYD 4 a Lions Super Bowl Win?

    Episode 116: WWYD 4 a Lions Super Bowl Win?
    Nov 26 2025
    The Wait is Over. Mental Matters Podcast is back. Jerrell tells what he would give up for a Lions Super Bowl Victory. Rich is thankful for life after some crazy news. This is the Mental Matters Podcast - Detroit’s first podcast with a glimpse of black men openly sharing their journey through mental wellness, positive vibes, and adulthood. Intro by @hystericvl Shoutouts: Black Fridays Podcast Website: www.mentalmatterspodcast.com under maintenance! Link to all things Mental Matters Podcast: linktr.ee/mentalmatterspodcast
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    40 mins
  • Episode 115: How You Doing, Dad?

    Episode 115: How You Doing, Dad?
    Mar 18 2025
    Raising children is an adjustment. You often see the children and moms get checked on - but how are the dads doing?? Time to check in to make sure these two new dads are okay as they navigate a new norm in their lives. Intro by @hystericvl Shoutouts: Our wives and kiddos! Website: www.mentalmatterspodcast.com under maintenance! Link to all things Mental Matters Podcast: linktr.ee/mentalmatterspodcast
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    28 mins
  • Episode 114: R U Still There?

    Episode 114: R U Still There?
    Mar 4 2025
    Three Children. Two Families. One Podcast. Eight Months Later. We are back and apologize for the delay. Had to beat the winter blues and postpartum stress/anxiety as dads. Join us as we dust off the mics and marinate the jerk chicken, and prepare for this fatherhood journey Intro by @hystericvl Shoutouts: Our wives and kiddos! Website: www.mentalmatterspodcast.com under maintenance! Link to all things Mental Matters Podcast: linktr.ee/mentalmatterspodcast
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    31 mins
  • Episode 113: Protecting Our Crown MATTERS ft Councilman James Tate Jr

    Episode 113: Protecting Our Crown MATTERS ft Councilman James Tate Jr
    Aug 26 2024
    It’s important to Protect Your Crown. Councilman James Tate Jr is leading the Protect Your Crown initiative for Detroiters and understanding the importance of mental health. He joins us to talk about this and how Detroit is shaping up as we continue to improve our beloved hometown. Intro by @hystericvl Shoutouts: IG @councilmantatejr Link to City of Detroit’s Protect Your Crown: detroitmi.gov/protectyourcrown Website: www.mentalmatterspodcast.com Link to all things Mental Matters Podcast: linktr.ee/mentalmatterspodcast
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Episode 112: Fatherhood Reflection Matters

    Episode 112: Fatherhood Reflection Matters
    Jun 25 2024
    Summer is here. And it’s time for us to “Properly redefining MAN UP….as Dads…. For the culture.” 👀👀 Join us as we talk about the next chapter of our podcast exploring manhood through the lenses of fatherhood. Also, introducing Cartier Rell. Intro by @hystericvl Shoutouts: IG @iambrennansteele @climbdetroit Website: www.mentalmatterspodcast.com Link to all things Mental Matters Podcast: linktr.ee/mentalmatterspodcast
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    1 hr
  • Episode 111: New Dad Chronicles

    Episode 111: New Dad Chronicles
    Mar 24 2024
    Two girl dads in the same room (or car), at the same time?! A good Dad is an involved, intentional and active participant. Listen in as Jerrell and Richard discuss beginning their journey to fatherhood and what’s to come. WE HAVE A New Website!! Www.mentalmatterspodcast.com Link to all things Mental Matters: https://linktr.ee/mentalmatterspodcast Intro: Hysteric - https://linktr.ee/hystericvl
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    35 mins
  • Episode 110: A Natural Allegiance to Winners

    Episode 110: A Natural Allegiance to Winners
    Jan 24 2024
    This new year, we are all about attracting the energy we give. That means cutting off negativity and focusing on positive vibes. Listen in as Jerrell and Richard discuss how crucial our Framily and close friends are to our survival in our local ecosystem. WE HAVE A New Website!! Www.mentalmatterspodcast.com Link to all things Mental Matters: https://linktr.ee/mentalmatterspodcast Intro: Hysteric - https://linktr.ee/hystericvl
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    49 mins