Diary of a Mad Black Man

Just listen,.. it's only 3 minutes. - The Podfather --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diaryofamadblackman/message

In this diary entry, I discuss accepting the difference between relatives and family. Having been in Chicago recently, I've learned that there are certain people who know how to love unconditionally and others that don't. I've been rejected and neglected by relatives, but loved and embraced by family. A recent lesson learned: learn what you can and cannot control. you cannot control people, places or most things. But you can control who you show up for, where you show up, and the things you allow in your space. Sometimes, even people who claim to love you will not go out there way to help you. It's really me, God & the universe in this thing called life… --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diaryofamadblackman/message

This experience was the last one. I don't trust health care in America. The healthcare system doesn't care about black men like me. Just like this country and some of my relatives. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diaryofamadblackman/message

Diary entry 154 is about who I am versus my new persona.. Gio, AKA Papi Gio. Two names, two people, that are slowly merging into one. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diaryofamadblackman/message

This is the new intro to Diary of a Mad Black Man... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diaryofamadblackman/message

Cheers to 3 years of podcasting. This has been a journey that I feel so many emotions about ending. I found hope, lost hope and found it again over the past 3 years. In this moment, I still do not have it all together, and honestly, I am not sure if I ever will. However, I am glad that I was able to tell my story. I just hope someone else finds the ability to overcome and find a way to live with their mental health and wellness challenges. I may not be the change that makes a great impact on the world, but I hope to be the spark that ignites a flame of change. I'm tired, still challenged and I do not know what the future holds. I know the best thing for me to do is to end this and move on. Thank you for listening, -Blake --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diaryofamadblackman/message

In this diary entry, I was able to have a conversation with my grandmother, my Dads mom to talk about her life, my Dad and family. Not much else I can say here, you just have to listen. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diaryofamadblackman/message

Just what the title says. No description needed. I love you Mom, xoxo --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diaryofamadblackman/message

Everyone that knows me, knows that this is what I do now. If not, in this diary entry, you're about to! I started officially making adult content on Only Fans in November 2021. The journey to get to where I am now was not easy but I believe it was worth it. It is part of my journey, I definitely cannot take it back now. So this is my story, the beginning of my story, on how I went from being a teacher to porn star/ adult content creator. Follow me on IG @diaryofambm --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diaryofamadblackman/message

This episode/series was recorded back in July of 2020, during the pandemic. I was able to have my cousin join me to share his story about his life and upbringing. Little did I know when we sat down to record, I would learn so much more about him, his life and his mindset. These diary entries changed our relationship and made us much closer. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diaryofamadblackman/message

This episode/series was recorded back in July of 2020, during the pandemic. I was able to have my cousin join me to share his story about his life and upbringing. Little did I know when we sat down to record, I would learn so much more about him, his life and his mindset. These diary entries changed our relationship and made us much closer. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diaryofamadblackman/message

This episode/series was recorded back in July of 2020, during the pandemic. I was able to have my cousin join me to share his story about his life and upbringing. Little did I know when we sat down to record, I would learn so much more about him, his life and his mindset. These diary entries changed our relationship and made us much closer. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diaryofamadblackman/message

Me and my Auntie Edna have a bond that is similar to the one me and my grandmother had. She get's me. She understands me, and I feel true, unconditional love and support from her. Being able to have her here to share our story together is an honor. I hope this episode brings some healing to other families and relationships. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diaryofamadblackman/message

One of the first people I met was Queen Cole. We connected early in the pandemic while we were both trying to figure out this podcast thing. We have grown and evolved tremendously over past few years and I am very happy one of my final episodes features this dope creative, entrepreneur, and author - Queen Cole! I turned the tables and allowed her to interview me for this episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diaryofamadblackman/message

Around the time I wanted to end the podcast, I wanted to find a way to end with bringing a new perspective to my journey. I allowed a few people I met in the podcast space to interview me and Walt was one of the people who showed up! I am super thankful for Walt & I am very thankful I have crossed paths with him. Wish you continued success bro - Keep that creative confidence thriving. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diaryofamadblackman/message

Latrice is someone who I connected with in Afros & Audio. We met during the pandemic and were finally able to meet in person last year at podcast movement. She is a licensed mental health therapist and I am glad to have her on the podcast. She started her career with counseling with the military and also had a private practice. I am thankful to have had her on the podcast to share space to raise awareness about mental health. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diaryofamadblackman/message

This episode features Chris Colbert, who I met at podcast movement last year. It was incredible to meet someone who was very humble and willing to talk about our experiences, mental health and more. Be sure to check out this website at the link below. .. DCP Entertainment Website Follow me on IG - @Diaryofambm --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diaryofamadblackman/message

Over the past few years, I've learn to produce podcasts on my own. In diary entry 140, I lay out a few things that I important that I speak on. This is a good conclusion to my conversation surrounding my mental health from the totality of my podcast and healing journey. I unpack my past diagnosis with mental health, things I've learned about mental health vs mental illness, living with depression and anxiety and overcoming all of them and still thriving. Recorded in March of 2022, a great reflection on my podcast and mental health challenges. Learn more: diaryofmadblackman.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diaryofamadblackman/message

The first VIP Annual Member to The Black Podcast Club!!!! Jen is the host of Woke by Accident podcast and part of my PodFam -basically, THIS MY POD SISTERRR!!!!! Since the podcast is coming to an end, I decided to allow some of my PodFam to interview me on the show, to provide more insight into me, my podcast journey, where I'm going and share some of my final episodes with my PODFAM! Be sure to check out Woke By Accident Podcast, streaming everywhere you listen to podcasts! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diaryofamadblackman/message

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Nearly at the midway mark of the final season, in this diary entry, I recognize that I've gained community, life-long friends, & the necessary support to start thriving. Diary of a Mad Black Man is coming to an end. This podcast and unexpected creative journey has been healing, therapeutic, and completely changed my life. I love myself unconditionally now and I also have to admit medication has helped. I am ready to focus on something new, something different. I'm glad that I am starting to live life on my own terms. Yes an end to a chapter is here, but a new chapter is beginning. Learn more: diaryofamadblackman.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diaryofamadblackman/message

I recorded this episode 3 days after my birthday. I had been recording daily diary entries of me just unpacking my thoughts and this is one of the earlier entries. In this diary entry, I recognize a friend & our friendship no longer existed in the capacity it once did. I grieved the loss of a really good friend, someone I trusted, loved, confided in, and found real friendship with. I will always respect when someone is honest and truthful with you; yet the loss of a friendship hurts like death, because it is. the death of a friendship. And as they say... truth hurts. What I've learned here is you want to always check in with someone before you emotionally dump or unpack your thoughts with somone. Even if said person has expressed they are open to being a listening ear, you should ALWAYS ask for permission. Some example phrases are: "do you have the emotional space to hear this?" "can I share something with you that may be triggering? "do you have the mental bandwith for me to share something with you?" "you feel like hearing this bullshit?" "can i tell you what I've been going through for real? you cool with me unpacking this with you? Asking for permission is simultaneously protecting you and the other person's mental health. Creating a safe space for unpacking whatever you may share is an important step in the healing process. It also giving the other person the opportunity to check in with themselves, to be sure they are best prepared to listen, hear you, & support you. Thanks for listening... Learn more: diaryofamadblackman.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diaryofamadblackman/message

This diary entry is a deep reflection on the idea of "Letting go of the pain" I recorded on February 7th 2022. So this episode is really a reflection on my life from October/November 2021 - February 2022. In this vulnerable, raw diary entry, I was realizing I need to truly let go of the pain from my past, the pain that I carry and accept what is. The pain of my grandmother no loner being here... I reflected on this idea of letting go of who I thought I was supposed to be and accepted who I am. Letting go of the need to control the world around me and focusing on a controlled environment. More Info: diaryofamadblackman.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diaryofamadblackman/message

Hey what's good! Hope this podcast finds you well. I just wanted to do something different, especially because I'm off schedule! I recorded this podcast directly from my phone, for the first time ever! A quick update on my world and how things are unfolding. Hope you find some encouragement and motivation through me story. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diaryofamadblackman/message

The first birthday without tears where I did not cry because I missed my grandmother. Its a weird feeling because I am questioning myself, why I didn't cry.  I believe the pain of her death and absence on earth is not as severe as it once was. I still miss her a lot and its crazy its been 6 years and I finally feel ok talking about. I can finally have vivid thoughts & conversations about her without getting extremely emotional. This process took over half a decade, and the grieving process isn't linear. ITs been one helluva journey and Im glad to have healed to this point. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diaryofamadblackman/message

The other side of Suicide Ideation is a intimate and transparent episode. Shout out the @realdepressionproject for being an inspiration to me and helping me in moments I needed it most. Diaryofamadblackman.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diaryofamadblackman/message

In this diary entry, I rolled up to tell you a story. You can find inspiration, motivation and encouragement from many different places in todays world. I found refuge is a ratchet, regular, degular schmedular girl from the bronx instagram who helped laugh when I was depressed, smile when I was down, and helped me to be true to myself by seeing her be so authentic with who she is. This diary entry is dedicated to Cardi B because without her, I wouldn't be here anymore. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diaryofamadblackman/message

Season 7 is Finally HERE! I am excited to get back to podcasting again with my new season. Just like every season before, i get more honest, transparent and vulnerable than before. Being that this is potentially my final season of the podcast, I am not holding back anything and my story is going to be told. I have been challenged with so much mental anguish due to the mental health and wellness challenges I have faced in life that I feel this is my time to really dig deeper into my story, my healing and become more intentional with creating the lifestyle I want to live. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diaryofamadblackman/message

What's up! In today's diary entry, I give you all an update on my mental health journey with medication after 9 weeks of taking Lexapro; a daily medication for depression and anxiety. After listening, you'll have a better understanding of why its important to put yourself first and believe in you; trusting and believe that everything will be alright. It can be tough to make decisions in life that you NEED to do, especially when they are not what you WANT to do. Recently I have had to make decisions that are best for my mental health, although I did not want to make them deep down inside. As important as money is to my life and mental wellness, my mental wellness still takes a priority over money and anything else. It's literarily a matter of life or death for me if I don't. Its the end of 2021 and I feel like I'm still processing 2020 in many ways but if you listen to this episode, you will know why this is the final episode for season 6 and I will be taking hard break from podcasting for some time. All I can say now is I will be back with new episodes sometime in the future. I hope you would follow/subscribe to my podcast here to know when I return. Be blessed, be kind, and remember, love involves action... especially self love. diaryofamadblackman.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diaryofamadblackman/message

Hey Everyone! Welcome back to another great diary entry. A few major developments have happened since I recorded and released the previous episode. This has caused me to change a few things around in the production schedule however, we are not stopping! I just wanted to tap in with you all briefly as I continue to change and develop things moving forward. More importantly I have been healing in a different space, which has been very refreshing lately. I am entering a new chapter, and it is being further solidified, it's all about me. Until the next diary entry, be blessed, be safe and spread love. -- Check out my website below for more information on where to find me and my podcast in the social media world. www.diaryofamadblackman.com Email: blake@theblackpodcastclub.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diaryofamadblackman/message

In this diary entry, I give a 2 week update on my medication journey. It comes after I was doing some research on the medication I am currently taking. Its a short diary entry, one of many from this time period. However, the main reason I want to post this particular episode is to talk about the work of Dr. Nadine Burke Harris. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqiSCevEt5I You can use the link above to watch this interview of her; I recorded this episode not too long after watching this... -- Check out my website below for more information on where to find me and my podcast in the social media world. www.diaryofamadblackman.com Email: blake@theblackpodcastclub.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diaryofamadblackman/message

What's Up World! In this diary entry, I talk to you about starting to take medication to manage my mental health. It was not an easy decision but I had to do it because I felt I no longer had the capacity to manage this by myself. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diaryofamadblackman/message

Whats Good! This diary entry was recorded in the early morning hours of Saturday September 25th after a long day at work. Although I am exhausted at the moment, it has been one of the best days I have had in a very long time. At the same time, I have recently accepted where I am mentally and have made intentional decisions to help myself be better. I never want to be a burden to anyone and I always want to take full responsibility for my mental health and wellness. Over the past week, I've deleted all my social media, almost closed my business, and isolated myself from the world, because my mental health is simply that bad right now. However, I am glad to create this episode as one small token of acknowledgement that shows, I am doing something about it. In this episode, I explain more on what I mean... -- Check out my website below for more information on where to find me and my podcast in the social media world. www.diaryofamadblackman.com Email: blake@theblackpodcastclub.com www.theblackpodcastclub.com This episode is sponsored by Canna Comforts | CC produces the finest, all-natural products on earth.... Canna Comforts Website. DISCOUNT CODE: diary25 Donate via Cash App: $theblackpodcastclub --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diaryofamadblackman/message

What's up, welcome to another diary entry! Excited to let you all in on this DOPE hip hop artist by the name of Max Million, who is joining me in this diary entry. This episode, we dive into his latest project, "Therapeutic," and discuss how he got started in the music industry, healing and mental health! "More than a Musician, The 21 year old Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Boxer, is heavily involved in self improvement.) - Official Max Million His music has inspired, empowered and kept me calm many nights; the best part of his music - it's given me hope to continue this thing called life. Discovering his music during the pandemic was a blessing and I am excited to have him on the podcast! Be sure to check out his website and music using this link. Follow @officialmaxmillion on IG to check out more of his work. "Greatness is in everyone, they just have to realize it. " - Max Million -- Check out my website below for more information on where to find me and my podcast in the social media world. www.diaryofamadblackman.com Email: blake@theblackpodcastclub.com www.theblackpodcastclub.com Donate via Cash App: $theblackpodcastclub --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diaryofamadblackman/message

Whats Up! This diary entry is to bring awareness to suicide prevention. The week of Labor Day, I was not in a good space at all. I found myself in a deep dark space. I called the prevention hotline and found the help I needed in that moment.  Listening to this episode, you will get a vulnerable, honest and raw insight into what it is like for someone who faces mental health and wellness challenges.  I hope it enocourages someone to not end their life. I hope it brings awareness to always have grace and be kind to people. You never know what someone is going through behind the smile they show you. High Functioning people with depression are not faking it - they are faking their smile. -- Check out my website below for more information on where to find me and my podcast in the social media world. www.diaryofamadblackman.com Email: blake@theblackpodcastclub.com www.theblackpodcastclub.com This episode is sponsored by Canna Comforts | CC produces the finest, all-natural products on earth.... Canna Comforts Website. DISCOUNT CODE: diary25 Donate via Cash App: $theblackpodcastclub --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diaryofamadblackman/message

“You can heal. You can overcome. You can get through it. Just decide within your mind and it will happen.” These are often the words we say to someone who is depressed. As someone who has been there, in the midst of deep, dark, depression & anxiety, these words do not help in the moment... most of the time. I want to let people know that you CAN find a way to believe these words. Even when I did not believe them, I decided that I would work on trying to believe in them. Today, I confidently say it to myself daily. You can heal. You can overcome. You can get through it. Just hang in there. Trust the process.  You're never alone... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diaryofamadblackman/message

Life got hands bro, and I'm tired of fighting… it seems like the more I push forward, the harder and more difficult life becomes. I was at the top of the mountain a few weeks ago; energized, motivated and inspired. The opposite of that is now my reality; I feel like I'm at the bottom, once again, of the lowest valley and it's very dark down here. This journey to wellness started long before this podcast; The thoughts, behaviors and feelings I thought I had a handle on, are showing up in a way that shows, I really don't. I need help. I'm dealing with some serious mental health issues & no one around me seems to understand. Nor is anyone around me capable of helping. People lack the skills to actually support someone like myself. I'm Lowkey in a crisis right now and it really hurts. Slick, not gunna lie, I'm scared. All people say is “push through,” “It will get better” “Your so strong” … And all the cliche “just be happy & positive” shit people say to someone who is depressed. I'm sick and tired. I often feel betrayed by my community, and often times my family, for not being what I need. I'm more angry with myself for not being able to get ahold of this shit sooner because my challenges are amplified by the results of my own actions and poor decisions. At this point, I'm 31 years old and this is my responsibility to deal with. I find myself very angry lately… with aggressive, hostile thoughts. My irritation level is very high. I find myself doing self destructive things; and it's difficult to do the day to day tasks of life like cooking, cleaning up and getting out of bed. My therapy sessions are not consistent enough; it sucks because I also don't have insurance and cannot afford therapy. I went so hard for all of this over the past few years because I see the vision what this will be and I believe it will come; But at the end of the day, I have to survive all this shit to see that vision come to reality. I often feel like I'm crying out for help snd no one is listening. Life happens so fast and at this point, I can't keep just reacting out of desperation to survive. I gotta try something new; and while I figure this out, I'll be taking a major step away while I figure out what's next. You'd think I'd be going hard right now but the reality of my life right now is, I need help. I literally cannot keep working myself this fucking hard to build and create something. & no one is going to help or save me but ME. So I have to truly go at my own pace and do what is best for me. Over the past week, I find myself irritated when people say positive things like “you'll get through it, things will get better, it won't last long,” and to be quite honest, I'm tired of hearing that shit. I been challenged with this long before this podcast, it's been over 10 years; hell the majority of my life. Talking is only doing so much right now. I need to take action. Unfortunately, I know I have to take action alone. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diaryofamadblackman/message

IIGHT YALL THIS IS IT! SEASON 5 FINALE! I literally decided while recording this episodes that this would be the end to season 5. I have been needing a break from because life is still happening and I need some time to adjust. This diary entry is also about how everything ended with podcast movement. How I got home and some more of the great things that happened while I was there. Im not sure how long this hiatus will be but be sure to follow me in the social media world because I will be doing more to engage with my audience, YOU! Thank you for listening and tuning in! See you all in season 6! -- www.diaryofamadblackman.com Follow @DIARYOFAMBM on all socials | Fanbase, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Clubhouse | DMs OPEN! Email: blake@theblackpodcastclub.com www.theblackpodcastclub.com This episode is sponsored by Canna Comforts | CC produces the finest, all-natural products on earth.... Canna Comforts Website. DISCOUNT CODE: diary25 Donate via Cash App: $theblackpodcastclub --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diaryofamadblackman/message

This diary entry really talks about how I ended up being a speaker at Podcast Movement 2021! It was not planned but definitely divinely ordered! I started out just wanting to attend, ended up becoming.a volunteer, to then be asked to be a speaker! It was an amazing opportunity and I am forever grateful. This is part.2 of a 3 part episode talking all about podcast movement 2021! -- www.diaryofamadblackman.com Follow @DIARYOFAMBM on all socials | Fanbase, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Clubhouse | DMs OPEN! Email: blake@theblackpodcastclub.com www.theblackpodcastclub.com This episode is sponsored by Canna Comforts | CC produces the finest, all-natural products on earth.... Canna Comforts Website. DISCOUNT CODE: diary25 Donate via Cash App: $theblackpodcastclub --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diaryofamadblackman/message

What's up y'all, im back with another diary entry! This is the first of a 3 part episode all about my experience with Podcast Movement 2021. It was a lot for me personally to attend the worlds biggest podcast conference this year. Many obstacles and challenges presented themselves, especially in the week prior to going; but I managed to go, have great time and experience a conference that im certain will have a positive impact on my podcast career moving forward. Part 1 is mostly about all the things that tried to prevent me from attending. Basically this is all the bad before the good! It was all worth it in the end and im happy that I made it, against all odds! -- www.diaryofamadblackman.com Follow @DIARYOFAMBM on all socials | Fanbase, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Clubhouse | DMs OPEN! Email: blake@theblackpodcastclub.com www.theblackpodcastclub.com This episode is sponsored by Canna Comforts | CC produces the finest, all-natural products on earth.... Canna Comforts Website. DISCOUNT CODE: diary25 Donate via Cash App: $theblackpodcastclub --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diaryofamadblackman/message

What's World! Back Again with a lil reflecky fleck (reflection) lol I found this IG account called @selfcareisanecessity_ and it had some really dope posts I like! 1 - Forcing Positivity is Toxic & 2 - 9 things to remember about yourself. These were phenomenal and really dope to read and reflect on. I hope this diary entry adds some positive energy to your life; not by force tho :) -- www.diaryofamadblackman.com Follow @DIARYOFAMBM on all socials | Fanbase, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Clubhouse | DMs OPEN! Email: blake@theblackpodcastclub.com www.theblackpodcastclub.com This episode is sponsored by Canna Comforts | CC produces the finest, all-natural products on earth.... Canna Comforts Website. DISCOUNT CODE: diary25 Donate via Cash App: $theblackpodcastclub --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diaryofamadblackman/message

Hey y'all, this was a quick and impulsive diary entry! I am madd hype about my new mic I recently purchased! It actually came as a kit with a Mic, boom stand and headphone! Although I only needed new headphones, I allowed myself to go ahead and buy everything because I wanted to! And it made me feel good. So this episode is just a quick diary entry. I actually do these quite often but I went into this one with the mindset of releasing it. So here it is! -- www.diaryofamadblackman.com Follow @DIARYOFAMBM on all socials | Fanbase, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Clubhouse | DMs OPEN! Email: blake@theblackpodcastclub.com www.theblackpodcastclub.com This episode is sponsored by Canna Comforts | CC produces the finest, all-natural products on earth.... Canna Comforts Website. DISCOUNT CODE: diary25 Donate via Cash App: $theblackpodcastclub --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diaryofamadblackman/message

In this 2 part diary entry I am joined by Zen J Jackson, a content creator, self-published author, illustrator, graphic designer, film producer, actor, mural artist, and storytelling coach. He is also a father of 3 and a plant based eater. We met at Black Writers Weekend here in Atlanta and he is the Creator of Three Bunny Books is a book publishing platform, Blue Cocoon Films produces movies and screenplays. and Polina Chapa, a fine art and mural business. Born in Hartford Connecticut he has deep ties to Jamaica and now resides in Atlanta, GA. Zen "grew up with a Reggae musician for a father and a gangster for a Mother." In this diary entry we discuss Storytelling, emotional awareness, self love and successful relationship and ultimately, "How to channel childhood trauma in positive ways and how to master craft your stories and life." It was a pleasure to share space with such a great human being! And I am certain this is not the last you will hear from him on this podcast! Find Zen in the social media world @zenjjackson or check out his website: zenjjackson.com -- www.diaryofamadblackman.com Follow @DIARYOFAMBM on all socials | Fanbase, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Clubhouse | DMs OPEN! Email: blake@theblackpodcastclub.com www.theblackpodcastclub.com This episode is sponsored by Canna Comforts | CC produces the finest, all-natural products on earth.... Canna Comforts Website. DISCOUNT CODE: diary25 Donate via Cash App: $theblackpodcastclub --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diaryofamadblackman/message

In this 2 part diary entry I am joined by Zen J Jackson, a content creator, self-published author, illustrator, graphic designer, film producer, actor, mural artist, and storytelling coach. He is also a father of 3 and a plant based eater. We met at Black Writers Weekend here in Atlanta and he is the Creator of Three Bunny Books is a book publishing platform, Blue Cocoon Films produces movies and screenplays. and Polina Chapa, a fine art and mural business. Born in Hartford Connecticut he has deep ties to Jamaica and now resides in Atlanta, GA. Zen "grew up with a Reggae musician for a father and a gangster for a Mother." In this diary entry we discuss Storytelling, emotional awareness, self love and successful relationship and ultimately, "How to channel childhood trauma in positive ways and how to master craft your stories and life." It was a pleasure to share space with such a great human being! And I am certain this is not the last you will hear from him on this podcast! Find Zen in the social media world @zenjjackson or check out his website: zenjjackson.com -- www.diaryofamadblackman.com Follow @DIARYOFAMBM on all socials | Fanbase, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Clubhouse | DMs OPEN! Email: blake@theblackpodcastclub.com www.theblackpodcastclub.com This episode is sponsored by Canna Comforts | CC produces the finest, all-natural products on earth.... Canna Comforts Website. DISCOUNT CODE: diary25 Donate via Cash App: $theblackpodcastclub --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diaryofamadblackman/message

*clears throat* soooo this diary entry is one of my favorites for sure! The first STUDIO RECORDED diary entry! I am honored to have shared space with Christina and Malon, guest in this diary entry; both of these women amazing people I am blessed to have met. In this diary entry we speak about our experiences participating in a documentary about sexual assault and non-consensual sex. This episode speaks on the experience taping for the documentary and how we felt afterwards; We recorded this episode a few weeks after the taping of the documentary. (coming out later this year) -- www.diaryofamadblackman.com Follow @DIARYOFAMBM on all socials | Fanbase, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Clubhouse | DMs OPEN! Email: blake@theblackpodcastclub.com www.theblackpodcastclub.com This episode is sponsored by Canna Comforts | CC produces the finest, all-natural products on earth.... Canna Comforts Website. DISCOUNT CODE: diary25 Donate via Cash App: $theblackpodcastclub --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diaryofamadblackman/message

*clears throat* soooo this diary entry is one of my favorites for sure! The first STUDIO RECORDED diary entry! I am honored to have shared space with Christina and Malon, guest in this diary entry; both of these women amazing people I am blessed to have met. In this diary entry we speak about our experiences participating in a documentary about sexual assault and non-consensual sex. This episode speaks on the experience taping for the documentary and how we felt afterwards; We recorded this episode a few weeks after the taping of the documentary. (coming out later this year) -- www.diaryofamadblackman.com Follow @DIARYOFAMBM on all socials | Fanbase, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Clubhouse | DMs OPEN! Email: blake@theblackpodcastclub.com www.theblackpodcastclub.com This episode is sponsored by Canna Comforts | CC produces the finest, all-natural products on earth.... Canna Comforts Website. DISCOUNT CODE: diary25 Donate via Cash App: $theblackpodcastclub --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diaryofamadblackman/message

In this 2 part diary entry, I had the pleasure of being joined by Mathew Reynolds. From the first time we met, we had an instant connections, especially as I listened to him speak about race. I knew from that moment, I had to have him share more of his story on the podcast! We have a free flowing conversation that covers many topics from, Internalized racial oppressions, white supremacy, sexuality and self discovery. Mathew is currently a racial and social justice consultant; his company offers a range of services designed to enhance community relations, improve intra-organizational communications and awareness, and enrich lives through engagement, education, workshops, and presentations. https://www.mrrconsulting.org/ Here is a link to his website and you can follow him on twitter @BldngMatthew ! This was a really dope conversation I had to split it into a few parts! Be sure to tap into each diary entry to absorb the gems dropped! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diaryofamadblackman/message

In this 2 part diary entry, I had the pleasure of being joined by Mathew Reynolds. From the first time we met, we had an instant connections, especially as I listened to him speak about race. I knew from that moment, I had to have him share more of his story on the podcast! We have a free flowing conversation that covers many topics from, Internalized racial oppressions, white supremacy, sexuality and self discovery. Mathew is currently a racial and social justice consultant; his company offers a range of services designed to enhance community relations, improve intra-organizational communications and awareness, and enrich lives through engagement, education, workshops, and presentations. https://www.mrrconsulting.org/ Here is a link to his website and you can follow him on twitter @BldngMatthew ! This was a really dope conversation I had to split it into a few parts! Be sure to tap into each diary entry to absorb the gems dropped! -- Follow @DIARYOFAMBM on all socials | Fanbase, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Clubhouse | DMs OPEN! Email: blake@theblackpodcastclub.com www.theblackpodcastclub.com This episode is sponsored by Canna Comforts | CC produces the finest, all-natural products on earth.... Canna Comforts Website. DISCOUNT CODE: diary25 Donate via Cash App: $theblackpodcastclub --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diaryofamadblackman/message

This diary entry is a two part entry; Be sure you check out both episodes! I have the pleasure of having Janell, she is a Social Worker & Life Coach; also host of The JS Self Care Mind Body & Soul Podcast!! In this diary entry, we talk about her journey to self care, self love and she offers some advice to others on a similar journey. I am beyond excited to finally let you all in on this dope diary entry! Be sure to check out Janell in the social media world @Jsselfcare Her website is http://jsselfcare.org/ -- Follow @DIARYOFAMBM on all socials | Fanbase, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Clubhouse | DMs OPEN! Email: blake@theblackpodcastclub.com www.theblackpodcastclub.com This episode is sponsored by Canna Comforts | CC produces the finest, all-natural products on earth.... Canna Comforts Website. DISCOUNT CODE: diary25 Donate via Cash App: $theblackpodcastclub --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diaryofamadblackman/message

This diary entry is a two part entry; Be sure you check out both episodes! I have the pleasure of having Janell, she is a Social Worker & Life Coach; also host of The JS Self Care Mind Body & Soul Podcast!! In this diary entry, we talk about her journey to self care, self love and she offers some advice to others on a similar journey. I am beyond excited to finally let you all in on this dope diary entry! Be sure to check out Janell in the social media world @Jsselfcare Her website is http://jsselfcare.org/ -- Follow @DIARYOFAMBM on all socials | Fanbase, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Clubhouse | DMs OPEN! Email: blake@theblackpodcastclub.com www.theblackpodcastclub.com This episode is sponsored by Canna Comforts | CC produces the finest, all-natural products on earth.... Canna Comforts Website. DISCOUNT CODE: diary25 Donate via Cash App: $theblackpodcastclub --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diaryofamadblackman/message

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