In this episode, I sit down with Rodney Thomas, founder of Center Forward, to talk about what happens when Black men finally take off the mask they were forced to wear.
We explore Rodney’s lived experience, the weight of silence, how masculinity is defined and redefined, and what it means to build community that heals instead of harms.
We also dive into:
• The moment he realized mental health was real
• Why Black boys are told “don’t you cry,” and what that does to the body
• How childhood narratives turn into adulthood wounds
• What real brotherhood looks like
• How to recreate healing circles in your own community
• The signs someone needs to be checked on
• Grace, accountability & telling the truth
• What Rodney wishes he could tell his younger self
• Practical advice for anyone struggling right now
This conversation is tender, honest, and full of wisdom.
It’s an invitation to breathe, to feel, and to belong.
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