Experience Mental Health Podcast

In this episode, Eric and Dez chat with co-collaborators of the Inner Me Retreat, an event that will guide you in connecting with your inner child, practice grounding with your present self, and exploring your future self through group processing, yoga, mediation and experiencing nature. Ashley and Jessica, owners of S&S Holistic Wellness, tell their journey with mental health and share exclusive details of The Inner Me Retreat.Stay up to date with EMH and follow us onInstagram: @emhnowTwitter: @emhnowFacebook: Experience Mental Health: The PodcastFollow the hosts on InstagramEric: @eric_thecounselorDez: @primetime.dante

In this episode, Eric and Dez chat with Rivera Peoples, a man sentenced to life in prison since the age of 18. Rivera dives in on prison reform, dealing with COVID-19 in prison, and also fatherhood. To learn more about Rivera People's story visit:www.freeourpeoples.comStay up to date with EMH and follow us onInstagram: @emhnowTwitter: @emhnowFacebook: Experience Mental Health: The PodcastFollow the hosts on InstagramEric: @eric_thecounselorDez: @primetime.dante

Eric and Dez chat with social media influencer Joe Major about his experience in a recent moped injury. He explains how his injury has effected him mentally and what steps he is taking on his road to recovery. Follow Joe Major:Instagram: @joeonthegramwww.drunkcouples.comText Him: (615) 903-5568Stay up to date with EMH and follow us onInstagram: @emhnowTwitter: @emhnowFacebook: Experience Mental Health: The PodcastFollow the hosts on InstagramEric: @eric_thecounselorDez: @primetime.dante

On this episode, Eric and Dez chat with entrepreneur, philanthropist, mental health advocate, and social activist Reggie Ford. They discuss Reggie's new book “Perseverance Through Severe Dysfunction: Breaking the Curse of Intergenerational Trauma as a Black Man in America", some of his childhood traumas that inspired the book, and also how to overcome your own childhood traumas.Order your copy of the book here:www.reggiedford.comStay up to date with EMH and follow us onInstagram: @emhnowTwitter: @emhnowFacebook: Experience Mental Health: The PodcastFollow the hosts on InstagramEric: @eric_thecounselorDez: @primetime.dante

There is a lot of anxiety built around the world opening back up, now that COVID is somewhat slowing down. Dez and Eric chat about the feelings some may have to being amongst crowds of people again. Stay up to date with EMH and follow us onInstagram: @emhnowTwitter: @emhnowFacebook: Experience Mental Health: The PodcastFollow the hosts on InstagramEric: @eric_thecounselorDez: @primetime.dante

This is a live broadcast of the Experiencing Mental Health for Black Men event. On this show we chat with Coach Carlton Battle, Coach Avery Patton, Coach Brian "Penny" Collins, and Legendary Coach Maurice Fitzgerald about how they assist their student athletes with their own mental health.Stay up to date with EMH and follow us onInstagram: @emhnowTwitter: @emhnowFacebook: Experience Mental Health: The PodcastFollow the hosts on InstagramEric: @eric_thecounselorDez: @primetime.dante

A parent's job can be challenging but fulfilling. Dez and Eric chat about does the role of a parent ever end? Stay up to date with EMH and follow us onInstagram: @emhnowTwitter: @emhnowFacebook: Experience Mental Health: The PodcastFollow the hosts on InstagramEric: @eric_thecounselorDez: @primetime.dante

Eric & Dez dive into the well known Myers & Briggs personality test, to find the history behind it. As well as find out what their own personality is.Stay up to date with EMH and follow us onInstagram: @emhnowTwitter: @emhnowFacebook: Experience Mental Health: The PodcastFollow the hosts on InstagramEric: @eric_thecounselorDez: @primetime.dante

Mental Health is incorporated in everything we do, especially music. Dez and Eric break down the lyrics to some of the most popular songs in black culture, and dive into the mental health connections to them.Stay up to date with EMH and follow us onInstagram: @emhnowTwitter: @emhnowFacebook: Experience Mental Health: The PodcastFollow the hosts on InstagramEric: @eric_thecounselorDez: @primetime.dante

The Wives are back! On this episode, The Capeharts & The Perrys take a stroll down memory lane and share their love stories from when they 1st met. As well as dive into their love language.Stay up to date with EMH and follow us onInstagram: @emhnowTwitter: @emhnowFacebook: Experience Mental Health: The PodcastFollow the hosts on InstagramEric: @eric_thecounselorDez: @primetime.dante

The guys of EMH are back with Season 3 of the Experience Mental Health Podcast. Eric & Dez break down the ways you can give your morning a complete makeover. Stay up to date with EMH and follow us onInstagram: @emhnowTwitter: @emhnowFacebook: Experience Mental Health: The PodcastFollow the hosts on InstagramEric: @eric_thecounselorDez: @primetime.dante

The long anticipated episode is here!! Eric and Dez finally sit down and chat with their wives for a new monthly segment on EMH. Tifinie Capehart and Jacque Perry, introduce themselves and take dive in a few topics such as, what does marriage mean to you and how has the pandemic affected your marriage. Stay up to date with EMH and follow us onInstagram: @emhnowTwitter: @emhnowFacebook: Experience Mental Health: The PodcastFollow the hosts on InstagramEric: @eric_thecounselorDez: @primetime.dante

It’s that time of the year when money is tight and you start to look to the new year. In this episode, our guy Cory Beal shares his tips on improving your money situation for 2021. Stay up to date with EMH and follow us onInstagram: @emhnowTwitter: @emhnowFacebook: Experience Mental Health: The PodcastFollow the hosts on InstagramEric: @eric_thecounselorDez: @primetime.dante

n this episode, Dez & Eric chat with special guest Chris Johnson about trying to stay stable in his mental health while he fights for his freedom and grapples with the tragic shooting of one his younger brothers. Stay up to date with EMH and follow us onInstagram: @emhnowTwitter: @emhnowFacebook: Experience Mental Health: The PodcastFollow the hosts on InstagramEric: @eric_thecounselorDez: @primetime.dante

In today's episode, Eric & Dez sit down with Eric's oldest niece Thailiyah Williams. Born in 2002 which makes her a Generation Z baby. Now 19 years old, Eric and Dez chat about mental health from a Gen-Z's perspective. They dive into the pressure she has faced to become an entertainer and also how parents can better connect with their children. Stay up to date with EMH and follow us onInstagram: @emhnowTwitter: @emhnowFacebook: Experience Mental Health: The PodcastFollow the hosts on InstagramEric: @eric_thecounselorDez: @primetime.dante

In this episode Eric and Dez discuss a recent killing in Nashville of a community activist and businessman Rasheed Walker. You will learn to identify the stages of grief and ways to overcome a depressed mood.Stay up to date with EMH and follow us onInstagram: @emhnowTwitter: @emhnowFacebook: Experience Mental Health: The PodcastFollow the hosts on InstagramEric: @eric_thecounselorDez: @primetime.dante

In this episode, Eric and Dez check in with each other, discuss election stress, and managing through the upcoming holiday season.Stay up to date with EMH and follow us onInstagram: @emhnowTwitter: @emhnowFacebook: Experience Mental Health: The PodcastFollow the hosts on InstagramEric: @eric_thecounselorDez: @primetime.dante

Angelia Lomax, Founder of Nurturing Black Minds @nuturingblackminds stops by to talk with us about the power of meditation and crystal healing as a way to improve your mental health.Stay up to date with EMH and follow us onInstagram: @emhnowTwitter: @emhnowFacebook: Experience Mental Health: The PodcastFollow the hosts on InstagramEric: @eric_thecounselorDez: @primetime.dante

In this episode, our guest Alicia Bailey shares the story of her grandmother being shot by her grandfather at a family function. After shooting her grandmother multiple times Alicia’s grandfather turned the gun on himself. Hear how Alicia has managed to continue on with her life after such an unthinkable trauma.Stay up to date with EMH and follow us onInstagram: @emhnowTwitter: @emhnowFacebook: Experience Mental Health: The PodcastFollow the hosts on InstagramEric: @eric_thecounselorDez: @primetime.dante

In this episode, Eric and Dez chat about a wide variety of topics in pop culture that cover mental health. From Taraji P Henson's new mental health show to hot topics like Tory Lanez, they talk about it all. Stay up to date with EMH and follow us onInstagram: @emhnowTwitter: @emhnowFacebook: Experience Mental Health: The PodcastFollow the hosts on InstagramEric: @eric_thecounselorDez: @primetime.dante

In this episode, Eric and Dez have a real conversation with Mental Health Advocate and Evangelist Adrienne Terry on mental health in the black community, religion and mental health, and generational trauma.Stay up to date with EMH and follow us onInstagram: @emhnowTwitter: @emhnowFacebook: Experience Mental Health: The PodcastFollow the hosts on InstagramEric: @eric_thecounselorDez: @primetime.dante

In this episode, we are introducing a new monthly segment to EMH called "Emotional Pimpin' " that breaks down the fact that many people spend and misuse money based off their emotions. Financial consultant, Cory Beal, sits down with Eric and Dez and explains how to overcome pimping your emotions. Stay up to date with EMH and follow us onInstagram: @emhnowTwitter: @emhnowFacebook: Experience Mental Health: The PodcastFollow the hosts on InstagramEric: @eric_thecounselorDez: @primetime.dante

In this episode, Eric & Dez continue the conversation about today's relationship between black women and black men. This time we add the female perspective, with special guest Sade Fregene. Stay up to date with EMH and follow us onInstagram: @emhnowTwitter: @emhnowFacebook: Experience Mental Health: The PodcastFollow the hosts on InstagramEric: @eric_thecounselorDez: @primetime.dante

In this episode, Eric & Dez chat with J Dubb Williamson about today's relationship between black women and black men. Have black women given up on black men? This is a 2 part series in hopes to find an answer and solution. Stay up to date with EMH and follow us onInstagram: @emhnowTwitter: @emhnowFacebook: Experience Mental Health: The PodcastFollow the hosts on InstagramEric: @eric_thecounselorDez: @primetime.dante

In this episode, Eric and Dez sit down with Sumayya Coleman, an advocate for social justice. They discuss the current climate of the social injustice that is occurring in today's society, and how it is effecting people mentally. Stay up to date with EMH and follow us onInstagram: @emhnowTwitter: @emhnowFacebook: Experience Mental Health: The PodcastFollow the hosts on InstagramEric: @eric_thecounselorDez: @primetime.dante

In this episode, Eric and Dez sit down with awesome Dacari Middlebrooks. He shares his inspiring story of what lead to his depression and ultimately wanting to take his own life. The conversation is filled with gems on not only how to help yourself, but how to notice the warnings signs of others. Stay up to date with EMH and follow us onInstagram: @emhnowTwitter: @emhnowFacebook: Experience Mental Health: The PodcastFollow the hosts on InstagramEric: @eric_thecounselorDez: @primetime.dante

It has been a month since the last recording of EMH...but they are BACK!! In this episode, Eric and Dez give an update on their quarantine from home, talk about Will & Jada's entanglement, and Kanye West running for president. Stay up to date with EMH and follow us onInstagram: @emhnowTwitter: @emhnowFacebook: Experience Mental Health: The PodcastFollow the hosts on InstagramEric: @eric_thecounselorDez: @primetime.dante

This episode Eric and Dez chat with Marcus Rogers, author of the book "Guilty Until Proven Innocent". Marcus shares his amazing story of fighting the injustices system, and how he learned to cope with the trauma he has experienced. Follow Marcus on Social Media:IG: @allbusiness365FB: Marcus RogersPurchase "Chasing Faith" Book: https://www.amazon.com/Chasing-Faith-DeMarcus-Rogers-ebook/dp/B079QBFLJZSubscribe to our show by texting "EMH" to 31996Stay up to date with EMH and follow us onInstagram: @emhnowTwitter: @emhnowFacebook: Experience Mental Health: The PodcastFollow the hosts on InstagramEric: @eric_thecounselorDez: @primetime.dante

This episode Eric and Dez chat with Tim Ford Jr., who recently went viral with his son T3 eating his 1st popsicle. They talk all things fatherhood, from their own experiences with or without a dad to now raising kids of their own. Follow our guest Tim on IG: @_timfordjrSupport his family's black owned business.Website: www.fordsherbaldoulaservices.comIG: @fords_herbalSubscribe to our show by texting "EMH" to 31996Stay up to date with EMH and follow us onInstagram: @emhnowTwitter: @emhnowFacebook: Experience Mental Health: The PodcastFollow the hosts on InstagramEric: @eric_thecounselorDez: @primetime.dante

The guest on today's show is Sherri Jones, who is an in home therapist and founder of Dream Chasers of Tennessee, a nonprofit scholarship organization committed to promoting positive change revolved around communities in Tennessee. Sherri dives in on the topic of ACES (Adverse Childhood Experiences). She breaks down these experiences that helps you understand your own ACES score. Do you know your ACES score?Subscribe to our show by texting "EMH" to 31996Stay up to date with EMH and follow us onInstagram: @emhnowTwitter: @emhnowFacebook: Experience Mental Health: The PodcastFollow the hosts on InstagramEric: @eric_thecounselorDez: @primetime.dante

In this episode, Eric and Dez chat with their guest, Sheena Steward. She is the creator of the blog 'Love At Any Stage' (www.loveatanystage.com), where she expresses her truths on "Truth Tuesday" or writes about her weekly date nights with her husband. Sheena dives in on her passion for mental health, some of favorite date nights, and how her vulnerability is her superpower. Follow Sheena on IG: @love_at_any_stageSubscribe to our show by texting "EMH" to 31996Stay up to date with EMH and follow us onInstagram: @emhnowTwitter: @emhnowFacebook: Experience Mental Health: The PodcastFollow the hosts on InstagramEric: @eric_thecounselorDez: @primetime.dante

On this episode Eric & Dez sit down with their workout trainer, Kevin Bazile Owner of 80/20 Fitness, to understand the importance of working out and how it effects us mentally. Kevin shares his dreams of being a pro football player, his journey through fitness, and goal setting. Subscribe to our show by texting "EMH" to 31996Stay up to date with EMH and follow us onInstagram: @emhnowTwitter: @emhnowFacebook: Experience Mental Health: The PodcastFollow the hosts on InstagramEric: @eric_thecounselorDez: @primetime.dante

COVID-19 has definitely impacted the world these past few weeks, forcing everyone to stay home and practice social distancing. Being in quarantine isn't always easy. Eric and Dez talk all about their experience so far "quarantining at the crib" and some things you can do in your home to make this experience easier.Subscribe to our show by texting "EMH" to 31996Stay up to date with EMH and follow us onInstagram: @emhnowTwitter: @emhnowFacebook: Experience Mental Health: The PodcastFollow the hosts on InstagramEric: @eric_thecounselorDez: @primetime.dante

Everybody wants to be a BOSS, but what about a SELF-CARE BOSS? Our guest, Elmira Loftin sits down with Eric and Dez to discuss her pain from her father not being there, being dumped by Baltimore Man, and how to she has become self care boss. Visit her website at www.couturemassage.com Subscribe to our show by texting "EMH" to 31996Stay up to date with EMH and follow us onInstagram: @emhnowTwitter: @emhnowFacebook: Experience Mental Health: The PodcastFollow the hosts on InstagramEric: @eric_thecounselorDez: @primetime.dante

In this episode, Eric and Dez listen to a shocking story of an abusive marriage that turns deadly. Precious Creavalle shares her story of her late husband, who ultimately took his own life, and how she copes with this tragedy today.Subscribe to our show by texting "EMH" to 31996Stay up to date with EMH and follow us onInstagram: @emhnowTwitter: @emhnowFacebook: Experience Mental Health: The PodcastFollow the hosts on InstagramEric: @eric_thecounselorDez: @primetime.dante

Disaster can strike at any moment, so it's always best to be prepared. Our guest, Tiffany Lipscomb who is a life insurance strategist, sits down with Eric and Dez and reveals her experience as she lost all her possessions in the recent tornado that hit Nashville. She shares valuable information that will help you and your family prepare for your future during unfortunate events. Find her on Facebook and Instagram @LegacyisalifestyleSubscribe to our show by texting "EMH" to 31996Stay up to date with EMH and follow us onInstagram: @emhnowTwitter: @emhnowFacebook: Experience Mental Health: The PodcastFollow the hosts on InstagramEric: @eric_thecounsleorDez: @primetime.dante

On this episode Eric and Dez discuss what to do when your partner wants sex and you don't. They open up about their own personal life, and how someone can handle that situation in their marriage. Subscribe to our show by texting "EMH" to 31996Stay up to date with EMH and follow us onInstagram: @emhnowTwitter: @emhnowFacebook: Experience Mental Health: The PodcastFollow the hosts on InstagramEric: @eric_thecounsleorDez: @primetime.dante

On this episode of Experience Mental Health Podcast, our guest is Lakeithea Nicole (@publicistlakeithea). She talks about why she gave up church for therapy, and how meditation and journaling have become ways for her to cope with her emotions. Subscribe to our show by texting "EMH" to 31996Stay up to date with EMH and follow us onInstagram: @emhnowTwitter: @emhnowFacebook: Experience Mental Health: The PodcastFollow the hosts on InstagramEric: @eric_thecounsleorDez: @primetime.dante

We are Back with Season 2 of Experience Mental Health Podcast!! This episode features our very first guest, Maria McCormick. She is a native of Newark, New Jersey and she shares a heart felt story about losing close ones to her in her life and how she is coping with those loses today.Subscribe to our show by texting "EMH" to 31996Stay up to date with EMH and follow us onInstagram: @emhnowTwitter: @emhnowFacebook: Experience Mental Health: The PodcastFollow the hosts on InstagramEric: @eric_thecounsleorDez: @primetime.dante

The last show of 2019!!! On this episode, Dez and Eric throw out random topics to each other from Trump's impeachment to same sex marriage, to find out what's really on their minds?Subscribe to our show by texting "EMH" to 31996Stay up to date with EMH and follow us onInstagram: @emhnowTwitter: @emhnowFacebook: Experience Mental Health: The PodcastFollow the hosts on InstagramEric: @eric_thecounsleorDez: @primetime.dante

Dez takes a quiz to see how much he is in love with his body. Eric thinks he is the sexiest therapist ALIVE!! This is a show you don't want to miss. Subscribe to our show by texting "EMH" to 31996Stay up to date with EMH and follow us onInstagram: @emhnowTwitter: @emhnowFacebook: Experience Mental Health: The PodcastFollow the hosts on InstagramEric: @eric_thecounsleorDez: @primetime.dante

19 Million people in the US suffer from social anxiety, including R&B superstar Summer Walker, who has recently been public about it. Is it ok for celebrities to have social anxiety? How can an average person cope with this? Dez and Eric talk all about it in today's episode. Subscribe to our show by texting "EMH" to 31996Stay up to date with EMH and follow us onInstagram: @emhnowTwitter: @emhnowFacebook: Experience Mental Health: The PodcastFollow the hosts on InstagramEric: @eric_thecounsleorDez: @primetime.dante

Bringing back an oldie but goodie!! The Morning Huddle Podcast is one of our previous shows and today we decided to replay a great episode with a friend of ours who is dealing with OCD and she shares how she copes. (Recorded July 1, 2018) Subscribe to our show by texting "EMH" to 31996Stay up to date with EMH and follow us onInstagram: @emhnowTwitter: @emhnowFacebook: Experience Mental Health: The PodcastFollow the hosts on InstagramEric: @eric_thecounsleorDez: @primetime.dante

Social Comparison is a real issue in society today. Eric and Dez talk about how you can cope with those issues and overcome them. "No such thing as a life that's better than yours" - J. Cole Subscribe to our show by texting "EMH" to 31996Stay up to date with EMH and follow us onInstagram: @emhnowTwitter: @emhnowFacebook: Experience Mental Health: The PodcastFollow the hosts on InstagramEric: @eric_thecounsleorDez: @primetime.dante

You may have heard our episode about "Where" to find a therapist. On this episode, Eric and Dez discuss "WHEN" it is time to go see a therapist. Subscribe to our show by texting "EMH" to 31996Stay up to date with EMH and follow us onInstagram: @emhnowTwitter: @emhnowFacebook: Experience Mental Health: The PodcastFollow the hosts on InstagramEric: @eric_thecounsleorDez: @primetime.dante

Eric and Dez discuss forgiveness, when to forgive, and when not to forgive.Subscribe to our show by texting "EMH" to 31996Stay up to date with EMH and follow us onInstagram: @emhnowTwitter: @emhnowFacebook: Experience Mental Health: The PodcastFollow the hosts on InstagramEric: @eric_thecounsleorDez: @primetime.dante

Male pre-ejaculation during sex, is a real issue in most relationships. Eric and Dez discuss ways to prevent pre-ejaculation.Subscribe to our show by texting "EMH" to 31996Stay up to date with EMH and follow us onInstagram: @emhnowTwitter: @emhnowFacebook: Experience Mental Health: The PodcastFollow the hosts on InstagramEric: @eric_thecounsleorDez: @primetime.dante

How does paranoid policing mentally effect us? Listen as Dez and Eric discuss how interacting with some police officers can raise our anxiety.Subscribe to our show by texting "EMH" to 31996Stay up to date with EMH and follow us onInstagram: @emhnowTwitter: @emhnowFacebook: Experience Mental Health: The PodcastFollow the hosts on InstagramEric: @eric_thecounsleorDez: @primetime.dante

Eric and Dez talk about how chronic exhaustion can effect your body and some of the ways you can overcome this feeling. Subscribe to our show by texting "EMH" to 31996Stay up to date with EMH and follow us onInstagram: @emhnowTwitter: @emhnowFacebook: Experience Mental Health: The PodcastFollow the hosts on InstagramEric: @eric_thecounsleorDez: @primetime.dante

Eric and Dez talk about the things that hold them back from fully unlocking their full potential, and also 5 tips to help you do so. Subscribe to our show by texting "EMH" to 31996Stay up to date with EMH and follow us onInstagram: @emhnowTwitter: @emhnowFacebook: Experience Mental Health: The PodcastFollow the hosts on InstagramEric: @eric_thecounsleorDez: @primetime.dante

Do you have trouble saying "no" and taking back your time? Eric and Dez talk about the art of just saying no. Subscribe to our show by texting "EMH" to 31996Stay up to date with EMH and follow us onInstagram: @emhnowTwitter: @emhnowFacebook: Experience Mental Health: The PodcastFollow the hosts on InstagramEric: @eric_thecounsleorDez: @primetime.dante