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Unburdened is a podcast focused on the mental health of black men. We provide a safe space for your thoughts. We dissect our toxic masculinity and how it affected us and others throughout our lives, and how we can free ourselves from what we were taught. There is only one rule: No homophobia, transphobia or misogyny allowed. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/unburdened/support

Derik Jones


    • Jul 30, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 6m AVG DURATION
    • 27 EPISODES


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    The Death of the Superhero Athlete

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2021 67:49


    In this episode, we discuss how much more grace needs to be given to athletes when they decide to put themselves before their sport. We also talk about grace, and we talk about how important it is to give to others and to ourselves, but how it is something that everyone wants, but no one wants to give. Email: BlacknUnburdened@gmail.com Twitter: @UnburdenedPod Intro & Outro Music: As Colorful As Ever - Broke For Free Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/singlesimulcast Paypal: paypal.me/singlesimulcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/unburdened/support

    Trials and Eras

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2021 101:26


    In this episode, we discuss the fallacy that is police reform, the idea that the police have ever been peace officers for black people, the apathy of black men in protecting, protesting, or caring for anyone's death that isn't a black man, the death of Ma'Khia Bryant, Covid, How we have been, and more. Enjoy. Email: BlacknUnburdened@gmail.com Twitter: @UnburdenedPod Intro & Outro Music: As Colorful As Ever - Broke For Free Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/singlesimulcast Paypal: paypal.me/singlesimulcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/unburdened/support

    Changing The Rules

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2020 97:47


    In this episode, we talk about politics, leaving a legacy, imposter syndrome, owing to people, and more. Enjoy. Email: BlacknUnburdened@gmail.com Twitter: @UnburdenedPod Intro & Outro Music: As Colorful As Ever - Broke For Free Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/singlesimulcast Paypal: paypal.me/singlesimulcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/unburdened/support

    Black Hole Sun

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2020 139:32


    In this episode, we discuss what has been happening in our lives for the past year, overcoming adversity, our love languages, being the sun, and more. Enjoy. Email: BlacknUnburdened@gmail.com Twitter: @UnburdenedPod Intro & Outro music: As Colorful As Ever - Broke For Free Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/singlesimulcast Paypal: paypal.me/singlesimulcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/unburdened/support

    Therapy & Wins

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2019 62:45


    In this episode, we catch up with our lives and discuss therapy, seeking wins, and letting things go for the good of self. Email: BlacknUnburdened@gmail.com Twitter: @UnburdenedPod Intro & Outro music: As Colorful As Ever - Broke For Free Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/singlesimulcast Paypal: paypal.me/singlesimulcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/unburdened/support

    Episode 21: Confronting Fears

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2019 61:40


    In this episode, we talk about dealing with confrontation, standing with and for black women, and counseling vs bullying. Email: BlacknUnburdened@gmail.com Twitter: @UnburdenedPod Intro & Outro music: As Colorful As Ever - Broke For Free Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/singlesimulcast Paypal: paypal.me/singlesimulcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/unburdened/support

    Policy of Truth

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2019 79:34


    In this episode, we discuss the need to be open and honest with your children, hypocrisy, and college struggles. Email: BlacknUnburdened@gmail.com Twitter: @UnburdenedPod Intro & Outro music: As Colorful As Ever - Broke For Free Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/singlesimulcast Paypal: paypal.me/singlesimulcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/unburdened/support

    Episode 19: Zombies

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2019 43:01


    In this episode, Corbin, Gerald and Derik discuss what to do when you are just drained of all energy, and are just dragging through your days, and you need to latch on to someone else to get by. VM: 916-572-9016 Email: BlacknUnburdened@gmail.com Twitter: @UnburdenedPod Intro & Outro music: As Colorful As Ever - Broke For Free Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/singlesimulcast Paypal: paypal.me/singlesimulcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/unburdened/support

    Episode 18: Shut Up and Color

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2019 49:19


    In this episode, Gerald and Derik discuss the idea of people staying in their lanes, where that statement originated from, and how the military adopted it. VM: 916-572-9016 Email: BlacknUnburdened@gmail.com Twitter: @UnburdenedPod Intro & Outro music: As Colorful As Ever - Broke For Free Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/singlesimulcast Paypal: paypal.me/singlesimulcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/unburdened/support

    Episode 17: Logic Vs Emotion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2019 52:06


    In this episode, we discuss logic vs emotion in our lives and in our mental health. VM: 916-572-9016 Email: BlacknUnburdened@gmail.com Twitter: @UnburdenedPod Intro & Outro music: As Colorful As Ever - Broke For Free Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/singlesimulcast Paypal: paypal.me/singlesimulcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/unburdened/support

    Episode 16: I've Grown

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2019 65:09


    In this episode, we discuss men's use of the phrase "I've Grown" and the belief in its absolving powers. VM: 916-572-9016 Email: BlacknUnburdened@gmail.com Twitter: @UnburdenedPod Intro & Outro music: As Colorful As Ever - Broke For Free Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/singlesimulcast Paypal: paypal.me/singlesimulcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/unburdened/support

    Episode 15: Percentages

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2018 56:27


    In this episode, we discuss the amount of ourselves that we give to others, what we can do to get some time for ourselves, resisting the need to visit a psychiatrist, our plans for 2019 and more. Enjoy. VM: 916-572-9016 Email: BlacknUnburdened@gmail.com Twitter: @UnburdenedPod Intro & Outro music: As Colorful As Ever - Broke For Free Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/singlesimulcast Paypal: paypal.me/singlesimulcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/unburdened/support

    Episode 14: Stress Free Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2018 70:11


    In this episode, we talk about taking steps to make your Christmas much less stressful, and how to take care of yourself above all others at parties and get-togethers. VM: 916-572-9016 Email: BlacknUnburdened@gmail.com Twitter: @UnburdenedPod Intro & Outro music: As Colorful As Ever - Broke For Free Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/singlesimulcast Paypal: paypal.me/singlesimulcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/unburdened/support

    Episode 13: Boyz II Men

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2018 71:42


    In this episode, we are joined by Jeremey and Kyr from the You Okay Bruh podcast, and we discuss the importance of men talking about mental health, Kevin Hart and apologies and talking to young men about relationships. VM: 916-572-9016 Email: BlacknUnburdened@gmail.com Twitter: @UnburdenedPod, @LetsTalkBruhPod Intro & Outro music: As Colorful As Ever - Broke For Free Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/singlesimulcast Paypal: paypal.me/singlesimulcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/unburdened/support

    Episode 12: Dealing With Perfectionism

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2018 55:45


    In this episode, we discuss Substance Abuse, Perfectionists, Knowing Your Worth and Escaping Self Doubt. VM: 916-572-9016 Email: BlacknUnburdened@gmail.com Twitter: @UnburdenedPod Intro & Outro music: As Colorful As Ever - Broke For Free Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/singlesimulcast Paypal: paypal.me/singlesimulcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/unburdened/support

    Episode 11: Support System

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2018 62:40


    In this episode, we discuss Stealthing, Support Systems and Self-Harm. VM: 916-572-9016 Email: BlacknUnburdened@gmail.com Twitter: @UnburdenedPod Intro & Outro music: As Colorful As Ever - Broke For Free Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/singlesimulcast Paypal: paypal.me/singlesimulcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/unburdened/support

    Episode 10: 8 Years a Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2018 74:05


    In this episode, we discuss dating and marriage, and the statement made by Pastor John Gray regarding his wife giving birth to him as a man over the span of 8 years of marriage. VM: 916-572-9016 Email: BlacknUnburdened@gmail.com Twitter: @UnburdenedPod Intro & Outro music: As Colorful As Ever - Broke For Free --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/unburdened/support

    Episode 9: The Son of Darth Vader

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2018 65:42


    In this episode, we discuss the pressures of college on our children, and how we can evolve as fathers to be better supporters of our children instead of being supporters of our goals for our children. VM: 916-572-9016 Email: BlacknUnburdened@gmail.com Twitter: @UnburdenedPod Intro & Outro music: As Colorful As Ever - Broke For Free --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/unburdened/support

    Episode 8: Abusive Coaching

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2018 64:36


    In this episode, we discuss how abusive coaching is a trait passed down through generations, how parents need to stand up for their children, technology and the need to keep up with the Joneses and how our music playlists define our level of control. Enjoy. VM: 916-572-9016 Email: BlacknUnburdened@gmail.com Twitter: @UnburdenedPod Intro & Outro music: As Colorful As Ever - Broke For Free --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/unburdened/support

    Episode 7: Playing Favorites

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2018 73:51


    In this episode, we are joined by Aaron from the GameEnthus podcast, and we discuss Change vs Growth, Being supportive of black women, Playing favorites with your children, Guiding your children vs Leading your children and more. Enjoy. VM: 916-572-9016 Email: BlacknUnburdened@gmail.com Twitter: @UnburdenedPod Intro & Outro music: As Colorful As Ever - Broke For Free --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/unburdened/support

    Episode 6: On the Job Anxiety

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2018 61:19


    In this episode, we discuss the anxiety that comes with interviewing for a new job, the processes of depression, and the different ways that the interviewer or manager hold power over your level of anxiety at work. VM: 916-572-9016 Email: BlacknUnburdened@gmail.com Twitter: @UnburdenedPod Intro & Outro music: As Colorful As Ever - Broke For Free --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/unburdened/support

    Episode 5: Owl Pellets

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2018 53:14


    In this episode, we discuss the stigmatization of mental health issues by people with mental health issues, discussing mental health with your children, holding on to old issues, trying to be strong and more. VM: 916-572-9016 Email: BlacknUnburdened@gmail.com Twitter: @UnburdenedPod Intro & Outro music: As Colorful As Ever - Broke For Free --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/unburdened/support

    Episode 4: The Softball Effect

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2018 61:27


    In this episode, Rashanii and Gerald are joined by Kyle and we discuss the divides that fathers have when fathering their daughters vs. fathering their sons, the Prom picture issue, the idea of ownership of your daughter, The Softball Effect (encouragement at all costs) in sports and more. VM: 916-572-9016 Email: BlacknUnburdened@gmail.com Twitter: @UnburdenedPod, @12kyle & @12kylepodcast Intro & Outro music: As Colorful As Ever - Broke For Free --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/unburdened/support

    Episode 3: The Voice

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2018 56:42


    In this episode, we are joined by Ricky and we discuss the archaic belief of men being the head of the household, and the effect a man raising their voice has on others. VM: 916-572-9016 Email: BlacknUnburdened@gmail.com Twitter: @UnburdenedPod Intro & Outro music: As Colorful As Ever - Broke For Free --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/unburdened/support

    Episode 2: The Church

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2018 50:53


    In this episode, we discuss the church and their edict of men being the religious head of the household. VM: 916-572-9016 Email: BlacknUnburdened@gmail.com Twitter: @UnburdenedPod Intro & Outro music: As Colorful As Ever - Broke For Free --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/unburdened/support

    Episode 1: Boxes

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2018 51:19


    In this episode, we discuss compartmentalizing issues and friends, honesty in discussions, evading openness in relationships, communication flaws and bringing up old issues. VM: 916-572-9016 Email: BlacknUnburdened@gmail.com Twitter: @UnburdenedPod Intro & Outro music: As Colorful As Ever - Broke For Free --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/unburdened/support

    Pilot: No Sick Days

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2018 42:23


    In this pilot of Unburdened, Rashanii, Gerald, and Corbin discuss an article discussing mental health and black men and also talk about the archetype of the strong, silent father and how it has affected each of us. VM: 916-572-9016 Email: BlacknUnburdened@gmail.com Twitter: @UnburdenedPod Intro & Outro music: As Colorful As Ever - Broke For Free --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/unburdened/support

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