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Lorenzo Lewis, founder of the Confess Project of America, discusses his journey in promoting mental health awareness and the impact of his organization. The Confess Project trains barbers, stylists, and frontline workers to be mental health advocates, focusing on marginalized and underserved communities. They have trained over 5,000 individuals in 35 states and 63 cities, impacting up to 5 million people per year. Lorenzo emphasizes the importance of collaboration and community engagement in the healthcare sector, and the need for more cultural humility and connection with the community. He also highlights the role of research in increasing the organization's impact and sustainability.   Resources ▶️ Visit the PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://PHECPodcast.com/ ▶️ Grab Your FREE 10-Page PHEC Podcast eBook: https://mypublichealthcareer.com/ ▶️ DrCHHuntley, Public Health & Epidemiology Consulting: https://www.drchhuntley.com/consulting ▶️ Resources for Public Health Entrepreneurs https://publichealthentrepreneurs.com/  

Lorenzo P. Lewis has been a keynote speaker at numerous venues across the country—from organizations to universities to government agencies—exploring themes such as toxic masculinity, therapy taboos, and more. He has also presented at TEDxFayetteville and TEDxPointParkUniversity. His work has been featured in countless media outlets including Oprah Magazine, BET, CNN's Great Big Story, NPR's Weekend Edition, Revolt on PBS, Black Enterprise, Men's Health, Huffington Post, as well as brands such as Kenneth Cole and the Minnesota Vikings. He has also made appearances on Love & Respect with Killer Mike, Jay Z's Roc Nation, Nick Cannon Mornings, The Today Show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, Jordan Peele's Monkeypaw Productions, and more. In episode 421 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out how Lorenzo almost re-entered the system of mass incarceration at age 17, why he chose HBCU's and Arkansas Baptist College for his undergraduate experience, why he decided to join Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated, what is the Confess Project and what have been the results thus far, what are some of the Mental Health Advocate and Trainer certifications that he offers, what is his advice to the college students listening now that also want to be thought leaders in their niche, how do we create healthy spaces in terms of mental health for men and boys of color, and what it felt like to get awards from NAMI and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

Yvette talks with social entrepreneur, mental health expert and advocate, motivational speaker, author, and community leader Lorenzo P. Lewis. Lorenzo has started a major successful grassroot movement, training barbers and other front line workers to provide mental health support and education to men of color. Lorenzo shares with Yvette his message of transforming pain into purpose through sharing his own personal story and the Confess Project of America.

In today's episode, author and entrepreneur Lorenzo Lewis tells you the amazing story of how he is changing the lives of over 3 million people a year. His story is so inspiring, and I wanted you to meet Lorenzo because I know he'll inspire you to think bigger about making a difference in your community or the world at large. Lorenzo had no funding, influence, or experience. He just had a simple idea and a very big heart. And that's all you need to make the world a better place. When Lorenzo was born, the odds were already stacked against him: his mother gave birth to him while she was in jail. His father died in prison. He was raised by his aunt and uncle. As a child, he struggled with anger, anxiety, and depression and was labeled a problem. You'll hear about the defining moment when Lorenzo made the decision to turn his life around. He graduated from college and started working in health and human services. That was where, at the age of 24, he had an idea about creating a mental health movement that is now changing millions of lives. “The Confess Project” was born.  Lorenzo's nonprofit trains barbers and beauticians to be mental health advocates for the men, women, and children who are sitting in their chairs. Now 3,000 mental health advocates across the country are changing the lives of over 3 million people a year. It's an absolutely incredible story. Today, you will learn:The incredible solution Lorenzo thought of to make therapy accessible and easy for underserved and represented communities.How to give yourself permission to pursue that big idea.The revolutionary Harvard study that explains why you feel so comfortable telling your hairdresser about everything.Why you have all the power and tools you need to make a difference.How working from home has increased loneliness (and why you feel like you have nobody to talk to).The 4 things you can say to someone who is having a bad day (steal this from Lorenzo's playbook).Why now is the right time to take action on that project you are thinking about. I can't wait for you to meet, learn from, and be inspired by Lorenzo. His story is proof that it's never too late to change your own life and that when you see a problem you want to solve, lean into it. You'll not only help other people; you'll surprise yourself with how much of a difference you can make. Xo, Mel In this episode:2:30: 60% of us don't fully trust this, so we avoid it altogether.5:40: How do you start a nonprofit when you have no idea how?11:00: Black-owned hair shops are an integral part of black communities.14:30: Lorenzo's is on a mission to close the vulnerability gap.17:20: Anxiety may not always look the way you think it does.19:45: Kids get labeled as bad behavior instead of treating mental health.26:15: A child who does not feel warmth from the village will burn it down.29:50: Unmet mental health needs are sometimes expressed as anger.35:50: The moment Lorenzo proved that he keeps his word.39:20: Stories of people not being supported mentally and emotionally.42:45: When your therapist doesn't look like you, it's a barrier to connection.44:20: I still remember when Ed Mylett said this to me.46:20: So how do you come up with an idea that's never been done before?48:20: How do you get men to admit they need professional help?52:00: What does it mean to be vulnerable and why is that important?53:40: When your nonprofit starts reaching 1 million people!54:00: The 4-Part therapeutic formula of The Confess Project we can all use.56:40: Let's role model what it looks like to sit in the barber chair.60:20: The surprising Harvard research that drove this nonprofit's mission.64:00: Examples of the impact The Confess Project has had on communities.68:30: When you believe in your dream and you make it happen.70:15: Two powerful stories from two barbers who saved two lives.  Want more resources? Go to my podcast page at https://melrobbins.com/podcast. Disclaimer

Barbers have played a central role in the Black community throughout American history. Haircutting was one of the first jobs that Black men were allowed to hold after the Civil War, and barbershops were often a hub for organizing during the civil rights movement. More recently, barbershops also played an instrumental role administering vaccines in the wake of Covid-19. And now, Lorenzo Lewis imagines a new role for barbers: a first line of defense in addressing mental health challenges for Black men.This week on How I Built This Lab, Lorenzo talks with Guy about the work of his social enterprise, The Confess Project, to train thousands of barbers across the country to support the mental health of their clients. He also recounts some of the experiences that led him to this work: growing up with incarcerated parents, his own struggles with anxiety and depression, and a gang-related incident that almost changed his life forever...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Back from their Summer hiatus, Dana and Jessica both feel too young to be having issues with arthritis.  Want to make Jess furious? Fold her laundry without her asking you to do so.  Want Dana to snap?  Come at her when she is in unrelenting pain.  Weirdo of the Week is a fugitive who decided to grin and "bear" it while police looked for him.  What the What Corner is a Canadian Candy Company looking for their own Willy Wonka. Rave #1 is The Confess Project, an organization who trains barbers to be mental health advocates and are committed to building a culture of mental health for Black boys, men and their families.  Rave #2 is Fair Vote, s the national driving force behind advancing ranked choice voting (RCV) and proportional RCV in legislative districts to give voters more choices, fairer representation and better government. The Confess Project - https://www.theconfessprojectofamerica.org/ Fair Vote - https://fairvote.org/  

The U.S is in the midst of a mental health crisis — especially in the Black community. Confess Project is one organization turning to local barbers to get Black men and boys to open up and seek help. Barber Craig Charles joins us. And, reviving the mission of a group from the 1960s, "We Are Jane" seeks to aid in proving safe abortion access in Chicago after the overturn of Roe v. Wade. South Side activist and founder of Mothers Against Senseless Killing Tamar Manasseh launched the new initiative and joins us.

For more information, resources, transcripts and bios visit https://adalive.org/episodes/episode-108/ Barbershops are an important place in black communities. Barbershops are a refuge from discrimination where black men can talk freely about their life and personal experiences. The Confess Project encourages dialogue between African American males about emotional health by training barbers and stylists to become mental health advocates. While Black adults generally experience the same rates of mental illness as other adults in the United States, the American Psychological Association (APA) finds that Black adults who live below the poverty line are more than twice as likely to report serious psychological distress compared to those who have greater financial security. The APA also finds that concerns such as illness, poverty, and racial discrimination put Black male youth at greater risk for suicide, depression, and other mental health disabilities. In this episode of ADA Live!, our guests Dontay Williams and Darnell Rice share about the Confess Project, a peer support network of more than 1400 barbers in 47 cities and 14 states across the U.S. who are inspiring boys, men of color and their families to be better emotionally and creating a culture of better mental health in Black communities.

Lorenzo Lewis (he/him) is the Founder of the Confess Project; America's First Mental Health Barbershop Movement and Kelechi Ubozoh (she/her) ) is a mental health consultant, advocate, author and they share the importance of talking about Black Mental Health. They both talk about how they got inspired to do the work they are doing and how representation matters. This discuss pushing forward community crisis response, creating opportunities for the communities to be healers for our Black mental health and the concerns with 988 but also what an opportunity it could become if done right.   This episode is sponsored by Janssen Neuroscience and Supported by The Painted Brain, a California based Peer Run Organization. https://paintedbrain.org/ubu-black-mental-health/

Inflation is on the rise, and that means more stress. How are you handling these hard times? Tim talks about the recent inflation and what it may be doing to our mental health. Tim also goes over pressured speech, what bipolar is, mental health within the black community and the Confess Project. The Confess Project combines the comfort of barbershops with the insight and wisdom of mental health training to remove barriers to mental health treatment for Black men, one client at a time If you want to submit a question, comment or just have something you want to say. Go to 20TIMinutes.com and click 'Contact Tim' or Text Tim at 781-523-9333 If you or someone you know are feeling suicidal, please use these numbers 1-800-273-8255 or Text 988 - National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Text HOME to 741741 - Crisis Text Line Purchase Merch:20TIMinutes Gear Follow Tim on YouTube - Instagram - Twitter - Facebook Download the FREE 20TIMinutes App Support 20TIMinutes on BuyMeACoffee.com DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for entertainment purposes only & informs all listeners of the podcast, that the views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in the each episode belong solely to the host of 20TIMinutes, Tim McCarthy, and not necessarily to the podcast hosts employer, organization, committee or other group or individual. Tim is NOT a mental health professional. Tim only speaks about his own personal struggles and what works for him. If you're in need of help mentally or physically, please contact your primary care provider, a mental health professional or in case of an emergency, dial 911.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Render (aka, Killer Mike) concludes his conversation with award-winning singer Jack White; Michael also welcomes Lorenzo Lewis, founder of The Confess Project, America's “first mental health barbershop movement.

Born in jail to an incarcerated mother, Lorenzo struggled with depression, anxiety, and anger throughout his youth, to the point of being at risk of re-entering the system. From this, Lorenzo grew “The Confess Project,” an initiative that confronts the stigma around mental health for men of color.  Lorenzo's life story and his life's work give him a unique perspective on behavioral health and the social science issues surrounding the Black male identity. The Confess Project is an initiative that empowers barbers to become mental health advocates for men of color.  Since May 2016, The Confess Project has reached over 30,000 individuals in 13 cities in the Southern and Midwest Regions of the United States. The Confess Project is partnering with Gillette to reach 1 million individuals across the entire nation. Lorenzo has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, on ABC News, CNN, NBC, The Kelly Clarkson Show, and many more.  Listen in for some great takeaways on Lorenzo's interesting approach to mental health and the impact he's had on people, his community, and the world.  Resources & People Mentioned The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255 Connect with Lorenzo Lewis The Confess Project website The Confess Project on Instagram The Confess Project on Facebook Lorenzo's website Lorenzo on Instagram Lorenzo on Facebook Bio Born in jail to an incarcerated mother, Lorenzo struggled with depression, anxiety, and anger throughout his youth, to the point of being at-risk for re-entering the system. From this, Lorenzo grew The Confess Project, an initiative that confronts the stigma around mental health for men of color. Since May 2016, The Confess Project has reached over 30,000 individuals in 13 Cities heavily focused in the Southern and Midwest Regions of the United States. The Confess Project is partnering with Gillette to reach 1 million individuals across the entire nation. TCP has been featured on The Wall Street Journal, ABC News, CNN, NBC, The Kelly Clarkson Show, and many more. Lorenzo's project takes a two-sided approach, researching the issues within the individual and within society. Lorenzo's life story and his life's work give him a unique perspective on behavioral health and the social science issues surrounding the Black male identity. Guests on the Mitlin Money Mindset Show are not affiliated with CWM, LLC, and opinions expressed herein may not be representative of CWM, LLC. CWM, LLC is not responsible for the guest's content linked on this site. Connect With Mitlin Financial podcast(at)MitlinFinancial.com - email us with your suggestions for topics or guests https://mitlinfinancial.com  Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Linkedin Follow on Facebook Subscribe to Mitlin Money Mindset™ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts

The Atlanta Braves shut out the Milwaukee Brewers last night 3-0. Ronald Acuna Jr. and Marcell Ozuna were the heroes for the home team. Jarvis Davis and Tenitra Batiste discussed the effect that Acuna has when he's in the lineup. Also, they talked about Rhyne Howard's early success, and historic agreement that the men and women's soccer team agreed to. Secondly, the Atlanta Falcons just ended their rookie minicamp over the weekend. Even though there is a lot of excitement about the 2022 rookie class, there is some anticipation for who will shine from the 2021 class in their second year. Jarvis Davis and Tenitra Batiste discussed who they want to make a “sophomore leap” and who needs to make the jump from that class. Lastly, in For The Culture, African-American men have always used the barber shop as a place to go to and fellowship with other brothers. The Confess Project is promoting mental health through conversations with barbers. Jarvis Davis and Tenitra Batiste discussed how huge this project is for so many people in the community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Atlanta Braves shut out the Milwaukee Brewers last night 3-0. Ronald Acuna Jr. and Marcell Ozuna were the heroes for the home team. Jarvis Davis and Tenitra Batiste discussed the effect that Acuna has when he's in the lineup. Also, they talked about Rhyne Howard's early success, and historic agreement that the men and women's soccer team agreed to. Secondly, the Atlanta Falcons just ended their rookie minicamp over the weekend. Even though there is a lot of excitement about the 2022 rookie class, there is some anticipation for who will shine from the 2021 class in their second year. Jarvis Davis and Tenitra Batiste discussed who they want to make a “sophomore leap” and who needs to make the jump from that class. Lastly, in For The Culture, African-American men have always used the barber shop as a place to go to and fellowship with other brothers. The Confess Project is promoting mental health through conversations with barbers. Jarvis Davis and Tenitra Batiste discussed how huge this project is for so many people in the community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Millions of people struggle with mental health issues, especially in the Black community. So Lorenzo Lewis, founder of The Confess Project had a unqiue idea. He brought mental health to where people go and talk about life; the barbershop. The team trains barbers to become mental health advocates for black men, boys and their families across the country. In this episode, the project's Chief People Officer, Darnell Rice explains to us why and how a haircut can be much more than just a haircut. Hosted by Ed Crasnick and Jonathan Widder; edited by Jens Krijger. Stories discussed How America's first mental health barbershop project is changing the look of therapy, The Denver Channel Project website: https://www.theconfessproject.com Squirrel News Squirrel News is a free, curated news service. Find our more about Squirrel News on our website or read our latest news. Download our app or subscribe to our newsletter. Donate now to help us continue our work.

Black-owned barbershops are often a safe space for men to talk about sports, politics and relationships. That’s why The Confess Project works with barbers across the country to encourage men to talk about mental health. In this episode of Beyond Black History Month, we dig into how barbers breaking the stigma and having open conversations about mental health with their clients. We also look at some of the mental health disparities African-American community members face. Guests: Darnell Rice, The Confess Project Donald “DC” Conley, Barbarizm The Shoppe Dr. Michael McRae, NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Host: Femi Redwood, Managing Producer of Podcasts Credits: Dempsey Pillot, producer Anddy Egan-Thorpe, music composer

Lorenzo Lewis (he/him) is the Founder of the Confess Project; America's First Mental Health Barbershop Movement and he is an Unapologetically Black Unicorn. Lorenzo explains how the Confess Project meets people where they are and how he's trying to make the barbershop a place for support. They talk about how Lorenzo saw opportunity at the other end of what he thought were failures, trying to spread the new “988” number through the barbershops and the important areas they train their barbers in including: active listening, validation, positive communication and stigma reduction. If you or someone you know is in a mental or substance use disorder crisis, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255.

The Confess Project is a mental health barbershop coalition; an organization that trains barbers to become mental health advocates for black men, boys and their families across the country. Not only is this idea brilliant, it's working. Our guest is Darnell Rice, Chief People Officer for the project. Darnell talks about how he was struggling with his own mental health and met Lorenzo Lewis, founder of The Confess Project. Here's Lorenzo on The Kelly Clarkson Show. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJJRYwH3tAA Darnell was struggling, not living and barley existing. Lorenzo invited him to become a volunteer and through this work, his life started to turn around. He started in therapy and got help. Only 4 percent of mental helath professionals are people of color. The idea of a world of help coming from people that look like you starting in barbershops where people go to talk, socialize and learn about self care. Just as powerful and inspirational, is the story of Lorenzo Lewis, a person who was actually born in a prison, struggled with all kinds of mental health problems, but found comfort in his auntie's beauty shop, from listening to people connect and share their lives and feelings with each other. The healing that comes from community. Lorenzo put these pieces and this program together. From prison, the power of confession, communication and creating a nationwide movement that goes to where people gather; the barbershop! When you even hear this idea, it's like a big lightbulb goes off, the idea of training people within communities to be mental health coaches is inspired. And combining mental wellness, mental fitness with socializing, that it's part of the community and part of everyday life, this is changing the world. Listen to Darnell, listen to Lorenzo Lewis and find out more about The Confess Project here: https://www.theconfessproject.com/ and find out all about Jennifer's amazing work here: https://connectedparenting.com/ to say “I need help” is a heroic act. There are many different kinds of training and support programs going on through the project! Look at this: https://www.theconfessproject.com/joy-wellness-hub The Joy & Wellness Hub empowers people to become their best selves through providing employment and health resources. Created by us and for us, it is a safe space for our Black & Brown community members to confess their dreams, fears, and passions. Our ultimate goal? Liberation. When there is vulnerability, there is joy. When there is joy, there is healing. Only then can we truly be free. And to date, they have trained over 1000 barbers who have reached 1 million people!

Imagine a world where your favorite barber, the one you go to every few weeks and talk to about pretty much everything, was also a licensed therapist. As an entrepreneur and mental health advocate, Lorenzo P. Lewis did just that. After spending so much of his childhood in his Aunt's beauty salon, he saw the opportunity within these neighborhood gems and created “The Confess Project,” providing a tool to heal his community. In this episode, learn more about the project, and how he's been able to turn a familiar place into a useful resource for people that want to transform into an unapologetic version of themselves.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Imagine a world where your favorite barber, the one you go to every few weeks and talk to about pretty much everything, was also a licensed therapist. As an entrepreneur and mental health advocate, Lorenzo P. Lewis did just that. After spending so much of his childhood in his Aunt's beauty salon, he saw the opportunity within these neighborhood gems and created “The Confess Project,” providing a tool to heal his community. In this episode, learn more about the project, and how he's been able to turn a familiar place into a useful resource for people that want to transform into an unapologetic version of themselves.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shanti Das and Free The Vision speak with Lorenzo. P. Lewis. Founder of the Confess Project about his initiative to train barbers in becoming mental health advocates and supporters within the Black community. Rate. Subscribe. Comment. Share. Follow: IG - @SilencetheShame Tw & FB - @SilencethShame

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This episodes' guest is a dear friend and mental health advocate, Lorenzo Lewis. He built The Confess Project to train barbers in mental health to become advocates for people in their community. His purpose is to give back; as he reflects on his own story, people with resources can do much more towards better mental health. Lorenzo shares how his depression led to behavioral issues when he heard about his father's passing. He also contributes to how getting help got him into a better place. In a 45-minute haircut, The Confess Project wants their clients to leave the seat better than they came in. Join The Confess Project and see how they are helping the black communities around the nation.

In the season one finale, Maytal chats with Lorenzo Lewis, an entrepreneur and mental health advocate. Lorenzo's organization, The Confess Project, trains barbers across the U.S. to provide mental health support to Black men and men of color. With a goal of training 800 barbers and impacting 1 million individuals across the country, Lorenzo is changing the face of mental health as we know it.

Live from ADCOLOR 2021 Erik and Kerel chat with Sandy Gould, VP, Talent Acquisition, Diversity & Inclusion, and Learning & Development at Yahoo. At ADCOLOR, Sandy was a part of a panel discussion about mental health & media. During this interview, we continue the discussion Sandy was having on stage plus chat about Sandy's background, career journey, passion for helping people unleash their superpower, and much more. Sandy also mentions some of the great work that Lorenzo Lewis is doing at The Confess Project. Check it out here: https://www.theconfessproject.com/ Follow Us: Newsletter: http://bitly.com/2QLEY8U Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2ZZUBxG Twitter: http://bit.ly/2Qp0SzK  Instagram: http://bit.ly/2QLfEQc

For Lorenzo Lewis, a barber chair is more than simply a place to settle in for a haircut or shave. It's a place where men and boys of color can feel safe and supported in sharing the pain and worries that may be holding them back from a better and more rewarding life. Since 2016, Lorenzo's Confess Project has been working to confront the stigma around mental health for men of color, largely by training barbers to become mental health advocates who can share mental health strategies and coping skills. In this episode, we ask Lorenzo about how he's helping barbers learn the communication and listening skills to serve on the frontlines of mental health care. The Confess Project websiteConnect with the Confess Project Follow us on Twitter @speakgoodpodCheck out our blogGot an episode idea?

Black men are crying out. Suicide is one of the leading causes of death for young Black Americans and our young men are at particular risk. Stigmas, health care access, and social pressures to appear hyper-masculine stop a lot of Black men from getting help. But a grassroots program known as The Confess Project is trying to break this pattern. The group started in Little Rock, Arkansas in 2016, and now trains barbers across the country to act as mental health advocates by equipping them with strategies to listen and respond to the pain of the men they see in their chairs. Trymaine Lee talks to the founder of The Confess Project, Lorenzo Lewis; and Louisville barber J. Divine Alexander breaks down how the program has helped him support his clients, and, been good for his own mental health.For a transcript, please visit https://www.msnbc.com/intoamerica. Thoughts? Feedback? Story ideas? Write to us at intoamerica@nbcuni.comFurther Reading and Listening: Into America: Reimagining Mental Health and PolicingArrested, then traumatized: Black people on what comes after police encountersCheck out these books from The Confess Project's founder, Lorenzo Lewis

"All my life I've been trying to figure out….when there's no blueprint”  - - Dr.Nino Rodriguez, Social Justice Educator, Activist, Community Organizer, Transformational Coach    The Conversation: How Do I Heal Myself When I Don't Know Where to Start?    When we get a scar, there's usually something we can get to fix it: Band-Aid, cast, or a call to the doctor.    But how do you heal your life?    In this raw and revealing podcast, Ken talks with Dr. Nino Rodriguez, a social justice educator, researcher, and community activist talk about this very important and life-altering question.     They'll discuss how they learned to create a blueprint for healing when there was no blueprint, the struggles they had along the way, and some easy steps you can take to begin answering the question “How do I heal my own life?”, no matter where you are in your life's journey right now.    Insights  Figuring out your life in a complex world  Finding your life's work and your life mission  Navigating masculinity in a socially unequal world  The danger of not following your own blueprint for success  Milestones & benchmarks...and how to figure out a life without a map  Being vulnerable & emotionally intelligent  The important role of self-love in communication  Dealing with anger  Being OK while you're still learning to be OK….Why you don't need to be perfect to heal  Finding your life's calling  “Shit's gonna happen: Using the right coping mechanism when life throws something unexpected  Being angry with ourselves  Black Men Heal and The Confess Project    Takeaways of the Conversation  Healing is not easy. It can be complicated, so let go of the “quick fix” idea    You don't need permission or validation to be who you are. Chasing someone else's idea of who you should be is an “invisible prison”.    How you love is how you communicate Understand how people around you (including you) express love and you will be able to communicate better    The Homework:   Dr. Nino talked about a lot of things in this conversation, from race to masculinity to social justice and communication.     One of his biggest themes, however, was healing.     He emphasized the point that healing is about understanding what you are healing from, what you are healing for, and what you are healing toward.    So, for this homework, take a moment to think about your own healing    All you need is 15 minutes, some inspirational music    1. (5 minutes)  Healing From Be sure to be in a safe space (mentally, emotionally, and physically) first. Then pull out a piece of paper or type on a blank page in a word processor. Write down (no filter) the answer to what question “What went wrong in my life?” Limit yourself to 5 minutes    2.. (5 minutes) Healing For  After you did the above, walk away from what you wrote (at least 30 minutes or more, if you need it)….then come back This time, turn on inspirational musi while you write a list of all of the people in your life who care about you...and that you care for. Limit yourself to 5 minutes and include yourself at the top of the list.    3. (5 minutes) Healing Toward  Continue to listen to inspirational music. This time, start imagining that your life was better. Write down what that life looks like (no filter).    Once you're done with the above exercises, put two things on the calendar:  (1) Gratitude  Find one way to show gratitude to a person you care about  (2) Self-Care  Plan at least an hour where you can step our of your daily grind and just relax. It could be on a staycation, just playing music with no agenda, reading, a book, or actual vacation  (3) Self-Build Plan at least another hour in your calendar where you dream...then take action on a part of that dream.. It could be as simple as researching a course you always wanted to take or speaking to someone in a new career field. It could also be starting an exercise routine that you never got around to.    Once you're done this week, see if these exercises helped change your life in any way    About Our Guest:  Dr. Nino Rodriguez is a social justice educator, Chief Impact Officer of Excellence and Advancement Foundation, program director of the MUST (Mentoring Urban Students & Teens), community activist, speaker, and coach.    You can find him at www.r3volutionino.com    Social Media Channels  Instagram    Twitter    LinkedIn     #HealBlackManHeal    Other Resources to Check Out  Manhood in the Making: Cultural Concepts of Masculinity    Soul the Movie on Disney +    Hood Feminism: Notes from the Women That a Movement Forgot    The Confess Project 

Season 2 Finale is dedicated to mental health. talks about CAHOOTS and the Confess Project. Please follow me on ig and fb at dreaspointofview.com and leave a review on my website or voice message at www.dreaspointofview.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/andrea-brigette/message

I have been following The Confess Project on Instagram @theconfessproject and it is one of the most innovative mental health concepts I have ever encountered. Lorenzo Lewis came up with the idea for The Confess Project after recognizing that the mental health needs of black men and boys were not being met by conventional interventions. The Confess Project is a grass roots organization which trains barbers in providing mental health support and resources in their communities.  The Confess Project is “America's First Mental Health Barbershop Movement” and the organization is “committed to building a culture of mental health for boys, men of color and their families.”  In this episode I talk with Darnell Rice, Director of Membership and Engagement, and we talk about reducing the stigma around mental health, and the specific challenges black men and boys face in the world and in finding appropriate mental health treatment.   Learn more about becoming involved with The Confess Project at www.theconfessproject.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode brought up many feelings and emotions around judging our levels of engagement in the fight for equality and equity. We've been having conversations with friends and the team around: if how much you do is enough and if there's more you can do? There will always be the persistent feeling of being inadequate or not doing enough. Part of the work is developing the tools and resources to manage that feeling. In this episode we talk about how doing what you can, when you can, for as long as you can, is more than enough. There are those that can do everything from showing up to the protests marches and rallies, take the public actions, make the phone calls, and be in the scene of an active protestor. Then, there are those that believe in the cause and support the mission that simply can not do those things. So we encourage them to do what you can. Whether that is reposting account's info, sharing info supporting march goers, bail funds, advocacy groups, voting, or simply educating yourself so that if and when you have these conversations, you can speak from a place of competent proficiency. There is a role to play for all of us. The key is finding your role and maximizing the impact you have to do the most good. We also say the names of our fallen, Darius Tarver and Michael Dean, and we highlight The Confess Project, an organization training inner city barbers to be mental health advocates AND journalist and sports commentator Jemele Hill using her voice and platform to promote the ideas of equality. The Holidays are hitting the home stretch here. Please be gentle and kind to yourself, help where you can, when you can, and stay safe. And as always thanks so much for hanging with us as we unlearn the BS and relearn the good stuff. 1. Confess Project--Redefining mental health culture for Black boys and men Train barbers to become mental health advocates around the country, work with city govt, universities, and org to highlight how mental health intersect with police brutality, LGBTQ issues, gender inequality, and more. www.theconfessproject.com IG: @theconfessproject 2. Jemelle Hill- Journalist / Sports Commentator https://www.instagram.com/jemelehill https://twitter.com/jemelehill?lang=en Music Credit: 'Low Frequency Music' Track Name: 'Good Day' Music By: Low Frequency Music @ https://soundcloud.com/user-551516820 Official "Low Frequency Music" YouTube --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wilson-megan/message

Crown Cutz Academy is bring you a very special episode of Barber College Success today. On today's show, Craig Charles interviews the men behind The Confess Project, an initiative promoting mental health for young men of color by training barbers to be advocates. You'll hear from The Confess Project founder Lorenzo Lewis, membership and engagement director Darnell Rice, and DJ Raw as they talk about the incredible power a barber has to shape and change men's lives. Check out The Confess Project online at www.theconfessproject.com

Crown Cutz Academy is bring you a very special episode of Barber College Success today. On today's show, Craig Charles interviews the men behind The Confess Project, an initiative promoting mental health for young men of color by training barbers to be advocates. You'll hear from The Confess Project founder Lorenzo Lewis, membership and engagement director Darnell Rice, and DJ Raw as they talk about the incredible power a barber has to shape and change men's lives. Check out The Confess Project online at www.theconfessproject.com Barber College Success is a proud member of the Market Street Media family of podcasts, along with: Better Every Day with Brad Weems I See You, Mama: A Maternal Mental Health Podcast with Kristina Dulaney Marketing That Works with Drew Bedard Johnson City Living with Leighton Hart Measure Once, Cuss Twice with Seth Thomas The Johnson City Small Business Podcast with Ryan McKinney One Conversation at a Time with Kelly Rhea Barber College Success with Craig Charles The Huddle with Spencer Huddleston and Brad Weems Allpointswhole with Krista Wright Doing Good with Dr. Becky Powers and Josh Smith

Welcome back to episode 2 of The Folding Chair podcast! The title derives from a #ShirleyChisholm quote "If they don't give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair". Shirley Chisholm is a true hero #MrsAmerica and an inspiration to many across the world. This episode our guests are Dr. Alexis Davis who is a professor, clinical psychologist and owner BBLVK JEWEL podcast, events, marketing and collective and Lorenzo Lewis founder of The Confess Project. We hope this conversation inspires the black community to invest in long lasting change around the topic of mental health and illness awareness.

In this episode, Al interviews Lorenzo Lewis, mental health advocate and founder of The Confess Project (recorded 5-13-19). Lorenzo shares some of his childhood trauma including being born behind bars, losing his father and entering a behavioral facility at age 10, and being convicted of a gun crime at age seventeen. Lorenzo speaks about the challenges of being a black man with a mental illness. He also describes how the African American community, in general, relates to mental illnesses and some of the reasons that many black people have little trust in the medical system in the U.S. You'll also hear Lorenzo describe the incredible work of The Confess Project, the non-profit he founded in 2016. This mental health initiative supports black boys and men from the ages of 11-35. The Confess Project provides education and training on topics related to mental health. They present in schools, universities and barbershops and even train barbers to become mental health advocates. You can find out more about The Confess Project on their website or on their FaceBook page. You can also find Lorenzo on Twitter at Theconfessproj. If you enjoyed this episode, please click the 'like' button. Also, please take a moment to comment and rate the show on iTunes. Finally, don't miss an episode! Click the subscribe/follow button now! In addition to The Depression Files podcast, you can find Al's blog at TheDepressionFiles.com. There, you can also find out how to work with Al as a coach or schedule him for a public speaking event. You will also find Al on Twitter @allevin18.