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Impactful Context x Meaningful Talks x Inspiring the Culture This is a show about Development and Growth from a Mental Health standpoint. Now, with that being said I’m NOT a Trained and licensed professional on the subject. Just merely not Advocate for

Brandon Alexander


    • Aug 18, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 38m AVG DURATION
    • 71 EPISODES


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    Breaking Boundaries: Empowerment and Self-Care in Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2023 70:01


    In this empowering episode, we delve into the transformative journey of breaking boundaries within relationships and embracing the essential concept of self-care. Our hosts explore how establishing healthy boundaries contributes to the growth of both partners and the overall health of the relationship. From communicating needs to setting limits, we discuss practical strategies to redefine traditional roles and expectations, fostering an environment of mutual respect and understanding. Join us as we navigate the significance of self-care in relationships, emphasizing the vital role it plays in maintaining well-being and preventing burnout. We'll share insights into nurturing personal passions, hobbies, and emotional health, highlighting how this individual empowerment positively impacts the partnership. Through inspiring stories and expert insights, we unravel the complexities of navigating self-discovery while enriching your relationship. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of how breaking boundaries and prioritizing self-care can lead to a stronger, more resilient, and harmonious connection with your partner. Key Takeaways: Exploring the concept of healthy boundaries and how they contribute to relationship growth. Practical tips for communicating needs, setting limits, and redefining roles. The intersection of individual empowerment and fostering a healthy partnership. Strategies for incorporating self-care into daily life while maintaining relationship harmony. Inspiring stories and expert advice on navigating the journey of breaking boundaries and embracing self-care within relationships.

    Nurturing Your Creative Flow: Creating Content with Purpose

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2023 14:20


    This is a specialty episode for content, creators and enthusiast on today. We will talk about the challenges of creating and building your brand and credibility.

    Navigating Relationships with Mental Illness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2023 76:59


    In today's episode, we'll be delving into 'Navigating Relationships with Mental Illness.'"And highlighting the prevalence of mental health conditions and their impact on relationships. Also defining mental illness and its various forms, emphasizing the diversity and complexity of conditions that can affect relationships.

    Breaking the Stigma: Mental Health in Society

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2023 79:09


    Highlights the importance of discussing and addressing mental health stigma to promote understanding, empathy and support for individuals with mental health conditions. This also discusses the “Origins of stigma and Stereotypes” “Challenging Stigma Education and Awareness” “Building Supportive Communities”.

    Understanding Anxiety Disorders

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2023 45:15


    Take the time with Brandon Alexander as he explains the prevalence of anxiety disorders and How they can affect individuals' daily lives.

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    Mini Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2023 13:05


    Explanation of the gap in recent uploads and reflection on personal life issues.

    Questioning Your STRENGTH!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2023 33:01


    Understanding how to process the emotions and practicing grace towards yourself in the journey. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    EXPOSE YOURSELF!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 26:00


    Let talk about healing and the steps it takes to grow out of what makes us feel uncomfortable. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Attention To Details

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2023 34:49


    Brandon talks about active listening and how to combat the wanted conservations. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    WILL the Cause of ACTION Make You Move.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2023 43:03


    Let have a conversation about the goals we trying to achieve. Is there really any monumental holding you back? If so, why make it a goal in the first place? Talk to Me about what Will of Your Purpose For This Goal.. Or Better Yet! I will explain mine. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    2023 Calls of Action

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2023 15:24


    Welcoming to the new opportunities for life and grow. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Attachment Styles

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2022 27:19


    Discover with Brandon the difference types of attachments and how they work. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Facing Challenges!! (Killahcyn Interview)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2022 21:40


    This Audio from the YouTube Interview w/ Influencer/ Artist KillahCyn. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Just Hear Me Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 20:09


    Conversation about society and it's tryna change our intern way of thinking and values. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    STD and Healthcare

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2022 45:35


    Exclusive Episode: Open discussion on the rates of STD cases in colleges. And Black men routinely taking doctor's visits. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Emotional Intelligence

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2022 37:29


    Discover the five stages of Emotional Intelligence, and how they work in our everyday lives. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Workin' On Myself! “The Journey of Self Love”

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2022 39:15


    Brandon gives a mindful conversation about how we can give ourselves more love and grace. Then he offers sources and tool in “asking for help”. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    TIRED of This Sh**!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2022 31:06


    Frustration, Depression, Emptiness… why is it that we have feel like “We Have to Live In Our Routines!”

    The Puzzle's Missing “PEACE”

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2022 31:17


    Join Brandon in a conversation about intentional reflection. And how our ideas shape you and your values. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Why U so PRESSED tho?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2022 34:00


    Let's just have a conversation and the power of thoughts and the reality that they can play in our mind. Brandon reflect on cringy moments and some of the identities we have behind them. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Building The Peace You Need

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2022 11:51


    This is conversation about deeper look into building of inner peace and how's it started.

    The Issue (Trailer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2022 0:51


    Who Cares?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 22:38


    Understanding ones Self Esteem and building the peace and self value, you need to uphold it!

    O.K….So Hear Me Out!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2022 5:56


    Brandon gives a random thought to put into consideration

    Acceptance for 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2022 25:56


    New Year's Expectations and last year re-cap. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Grow The F*@K Up!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2021 40:07


    Open Discussion on the identity of self and limiting your access to information. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Openness Vs. Emptyiness

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2021 34:45


    Open discussion on being open to meet people and trying things. And explain what it feels like for some individuals. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Stop Avoiding The Problem!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 36:58


    Open Conversation on whats necessary for growth towards the next level in life and business. And being honest about yourself and character flaws. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Suicide Prevention (Just A Helpful Response)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2021 69:08


    If you are in suicidal crisis or emotional distress, use the contact info below to get help. United States: Contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (the Lifeline) at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Crisis workers are available 24 hours a day. Calls are free and confidential. Other countries & regions: To find a crisis center in your area, go to the International Association for Suicide Prevention website.

    I Missed YOU! (Just Checkin')

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2021 48:00


    Brandon takes the time to unpack his personal feelings and emotions about his potential and Expectations. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    But What Does It Taste Like Tho?..(Food & Nutrition)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2021 28:44


    Brandon invites Mrs.Amber Charles-Alexis (Public Health Nutritionist and Registered Dietitian located in Trinidad and Tobago) and Mrs. Valerie Thompson( licensed Dietitian in Louisiana.) for a conversation about food and where we should put our values, when we talk about nutrition. Special Guest: Amber Charles-Alexis Instagram: @theculturaldietitian Valerie Thompson Instagram: @wellnourishedmommy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    All You Can Eat! (Eating Disorders)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2021 20:04


    Brought to you in part by: NEDA (National Eating Disorders Association) -Bringing issue of Eating Disorders to the public. This episode talks about a binge eating and other eating disorders, the effects that have on our day to day.

    Who Are You Doing It For?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2021 24:18


    This is an open discussion about being intentional and setting yourself up for the following years. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Learning Disabilities!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2021 27:01


    Brandon talks about his childhood and Upbringing being diagnosed with ADD(Attention Deficit disorder) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Love or Die!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2021 38:20


    Being affectionate can sometimes seem strange especially dealing with new friends of the opposite and/or same sex. Join Brandon Alexander in this discussion as he talks about loving the people that are around you. As well as recognizing what it is that need in order to feel genuine love from people. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The Struggle is REAL!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2021 44:36


    Brandon gives in cite on his life and journey from college to present day! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Why Are You So Broken?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2021 58:07


    Brandon invites JB( popular DJ in the Columbia area) into a conversation about family Trauma. Why is it so real? And what can we do to help? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    It's THE NO AMBITIONS & GOALS for Me!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2021 32:22


    Brandon creates an interesting conversation about lazy people and setting yourself around the right type of people. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    You're an Addict!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2021 27:08


    Welcoming in the new year, Brandon talks about strange addiction. The ideas behind some of them. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    CLOSURE ISN'T NECESSARY!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2020 47:22


    Brandon has a discussion on the wanting of validation and acceptance. What causes us as people to feel the need of having approval from others... listen in and enjoy the conversation. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Social Anxiety!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 31:39


    Brandon invites Raven into discussion of comfort people. And knowing how to adjust when dealing with uncomfortable situations. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Perception Is KEY!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2020 35:26


    Brandon talks about the mental control of perspectives and unlocking the hurt and/or the pain from experiencing bad events. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    I'M BACK AT IT AGAIN!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2020 31:44


    Brandon's talks about the influence of social media and how to change the narrative of when using different platforms. Also, he discusses the true passion of this time of year and what exactly we should be celebrating. Come Out And Join Our 5k Run and Walk http://forms.gle/NnnNpmxbt2umEUTM8 Follow Us :  Instagram: @theissuepodcast Facebook: The Issue Podcast Follow Brandon Alexander: Instagram :@2hungry4success

    TALKIN' MY SHIT!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 28:32


    Brandon discusses how to avoid conflict and communicating as adult.

    2 WRONGS DON'T MAKE A RIGHT!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 56:20


    So, what do you truly gain from an unhealthy relationship?..habits that are created thru this complex dynamic, which sometimes cause stress and anxiety. Brandon discusses filtering out the negative and unnecessary... Special Guest: Tremaine Germany Twitter: t_germany21 Don't Forget To Follow Us: Instagram: @theissuepodcast Facebook: The Issue Podcast Hosted By: Brandon Alexander Instagram: @2hungry4success --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Nah,Really! What's Wrong With You?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 75:31


    Establishing a clear understanding of you need versus what you want. Brandon creates a discussion on double standards and non-negotiable. Special Guest: Lexy G Instagram- lovelylexy_g Don't Forget To Watch Live Episodes on Facebook @ The Issue Podcast. Follow Us on Instagram @theissuepodcast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Be REAL With Yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 50:25


    Brandon invites Makalah into a conversation of self reflection for one's own actions. Some of these actions may cause physical/emotional pain to the individuals and/or people that engage with us, regardless of the level of relationship between the other party and you. So, what does this look like? and how can we can as people create change?... Special Guest: Makalah Instagram - Noirbanks Twitter- Dopemyrealness Follow Us: Ingstram- theissuepodcast Facebook- The Issue Podcast And DON'T FORGET TO COP SOME MERCH......... --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    I DON'T OWE U ANYTHING!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 59:12


    The discussion for this episode is Vulnerability. So what makes it sooo hard for us as people to communicate about this. Why can't we talk about and express it in a healthy way. When in actually being vulnerable is a SUPERPOWER. Special Guest: @retrosmilingprettygirl -Instagram Raven Simone Carraway- Facebook Follow/Like Us On Facebook and Instagram @theissuepodcast- Instagram The Issue Podcast- Facebook Direct Message Us For Exclusive Merch. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    I Stand Alone

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 44:40


    “The only thing worse than being alone is being around people who make you feel alone.” -Robin Williams --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Black Man, I Hear You!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2020 53:33


    So, what is it that makes "Black Men" so strong? Is it the way they hold and guard their feelings and emotions? We embark on the lives two Young Kings, ask them about their stories and how they were versus how they are now. Special Guest ft: @flynn_roadrunner @yungking_x --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    What's On Your Mind?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2020 68:28


    The Battle of Sexes, is a traditional war amongst men and women. In this case the show questions the modern mindset of African-American man and woman. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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