<![CDATA[Un'Pact]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:08:50 GMTWed, 22 Oct 2025 02:43:32 GMT60Montell StricklandA safe space for Black and Brown men to talk openly about mental health, healing, and growth. Real stories. Real conversations. Real strengthepisodicMontell Stricklandmontellmason033@gmail.comyes<![CDATA[The Silent Battles Black Men Face]]>The conversation delves into the emotional pressure faced by black men, the impact of emotional isolation, and the danger of silence and depression, particularly in the context of suicide. It explores the cultural and societal factors that contribute to these issues and the implications for mental health and well-being. The conversation delves into the importance of directly asking about suicide, supporting someone in crisis, the power of listening without judgment, next steps after a life-saving conversation, spirituality and counseling, and mental health, institutional racism and seeking help.

Takeaways

  • Emotional isolation and the 'man up' culture
  • Impact of hopelessness on mental health
  • Depression and suicide in men Directly asking about suicide can open a door for conversation.
  • Listening without judgment and offering support can save lives.

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Danger of Silence and Depression
  • 20:55 The Importance of Directly Asking About Suicide
  • 26:11 Spirituality and Counseling
  • 32:00 Generational Trauma and Mental Health
]]>f690f538-5ae3-4511-aadc-988beb1d2931Sat, 23 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT<p>The conversation delves into the emotional pressure faced by black men, the impact of emotional isolation, and the danger of silence and depression, particularly in the context of suicide. It explores the cultural and societal factors that contribute to these issues and the implications for mental health and well-being. The conversation delves into the importance of directly asking about suicide, supporting someone in crisis, the power of listening without judgment, next steps after a life-saving conversation, spirituality and counseling, and mental health, institutional racism and seeking help.</p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Emotional isolation and the 'man up' culture</li><li>Impact of hopelessness on mental health</li><li>Depression and suicide in men Directly asking about suicide can open a door for conversation.</li><li>Listening without judgment and offering support can save lives.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Danger of Silence and Depression</li><li>20:55 The Importance of Directly Asking About Suicide</li><li>26:11 Spirituality and Counseling</li><li>32:00 Generational Trauma and Mental Health</li></ul>no00:37:19115The Silent Battles Black Men Facefull<![CDATA[State of Emergency: Black Men & Mental Health Crisis]]>The conversation delves into the mental health challenges faced by African American men, highlighting the impact of systemic issues, health disparities, and the need for accessible resources and support. Dr. Latreece Dickerson-White shares insights on the importance of addressing mental health, the impact of historical and societal factors, and the role of spirituality in mental health education.

Takeaways

  • Mental health disparities in the African American community are influenced by systemic issues, lack of access to quality care, and distrust in medical providers.
  • Spirituality plays a significant role in mental health education and support within the African American community.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Mental Health Challenges
  • 07:03 Health Disparities and Systemic Issues
  • 13:28 Role of Spirituality in Mental Health Education
]]>efaee301-3f68-47db-9f31-fee04d644dcbSat, 25 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT<p>The conversation delves into the mental health challenges faced by African American men, highlighting the impact of systemic issues, health disparities, and the need for accessible resources and support. Dr. Latreece Dickerson-White shares insights on the importance of addressing mental health, the impact of historical and societal factors, and the role of spirituality in mental health education.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Mental health disparities in the African American community are influenced by systemic issues, lack of access to quality care, and distrust in medical providers.</li><li>Spirituality plays a significant role in mental health education and support within the African American community.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Mental Health Challenges</li><li>07:03 Health Disparities and Systemic Issues</li><li>13:28 Role of Spirituality in Mental Health Education</li></ul>no00:26:20113State of Emergency: Black Men & Mental Health Crisisfull<![CDATA[Break Through]]>The conversation explores the nature of challenges and mental wellness, providing insights on overcoming obstacles and believing in oneself. Don't let your old beliefs keep you stuck.

Takeaways

  • Overcoming challenges
  • Belief in oneself

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Nature of Challenges and Mental Wellness
  • 05:38 Becoming the Hero in Your Story
]]>52e45099-2fdf-4756-bcd8-9765b271626eSat, 04 Apr 2026 16:57:32 GMT<p>The conversation explores the nature of challenges and mental wellness, providing insights on overcoming obstacles and believing in oneself. Don't let your old beliefs keep you stuck.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Overcoming challenges</li><li>Belief in oneself</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Nature of Challenges and Mental Wellness</li><li>05:38 Becoming the Hero in Your Story</li></ul>no00:08:50112Break Throughfull<![CDATA[Emotions everywhere]]>Sadness, Anger, Numbness. It's ok.

]]>1b5e0b15-f7cb-46ac-b3d1-78acf630da40Sat, 21 Mar 2026 17:48:04 GMT<p>Sadness, Anger, Numbness. It's ok.</p>no00:00:33Emotions everywherefull<![CDATA[Short Clip]]>Your Journey, Your Time.

]]>7ee398f5-e75f-4886-b100-3955ffd5dabeSat, 21 Mar 2026 17:46:35 GMT<p>Your Journey, Your Time.</p>no00:00:33Short Clipfull<![CDATA[How to move with Grief part II]]>Grief is a complex and ongoing process that doesn't follow a timeline. Moving forward with grief involves allowing oneself to feel, seeking support, and honoring the memories of lost loved ones. It's a journey of learning to live with the loss and finding ways to move forward while keeping the memories alive.

Takeaways

  • Moving with grief, not moving on
  • Honoring memories and seeking support

Chapters

  • 00:00 Understanding Grief
  • 06:08 Honoring Memories and Finding Joy
]]>89077c95-5f48-49c9-877a-04ca2229d836Sat, 21 Mar 2026 17:45:15 GMT<p>Grief is a complex and ongoing process that doesn't follow a timeline. Moving forward with grief involves allowing oneself to feel, seeking support, and honoring the memories of lost loved ones. It's a journey of learning to live with the loss and finding ways to move forward while keeping the memories alive.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Moving with grief, not moving on</li><li>Honoring memories and seeking support</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Understanding Grief</li><li>06:08 Honoring Memories and Finding Joy</li></ul>no00:09:2611How to move with Grief part IIfull<![CDATA[Grief, More than Sadness]]>This episode of Unpacked delves into the topics of grief, loss, and mental health, providing a personal perspective on the impact of these experiences. The host shares insights on the effects of grief, the symptoms people may experience, and the importance of seeking help and healing.

Takeaways

  • Grief is a complex experience that goes beyond just sadness.
  • Seeking help and giving oneself permission to heal are crucial in the process of grieving.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Grief and Loss
  • 05:04 Understanding Complicated Grief
  • 10:57 Closing Thoughts and Next Steps
]]>01a35f6e-c0b8-4e75-ba96-2cdfcb90d04fSat, 07 Mar 2026 04:15:00 GMT<p>This episode of Unpacked delves into the topics of grief, loss, and mental health, providing a personal perspective on the impact of these experiences. The host shares insights on the effects of grief, the symptoms people may experience, and the importance of seeking help and healing.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Grief is a complex experience that goes beyond just sadness.</li><li>Seeking help and giving oneself permission to heal are crucial in the process of grieving.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Grief and Loss</li><li>05:04 Understanding Complicated Grief</li><li>10:57 Closing Thoughts and Next Steps</li></ul>no00:10:16110Grief, More than Sadnessfull<![CDATA[It's Time to Meditate]]>Meditation is a practice with ancient roots, offering mental well-being benefits and aiding in conditions like anxiety and depression. It involves intentional time with oneself and can be incorporated into daily life with patience and consistency. The challenge is to dedicate five minutes a day to meditation for one week.

Takeaways

  • Ancient practice with modern benefits
  • Incorporate meditation with patience and consistency

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Five-Minute Meditation Challenge
]]>eb8d1814-2646-4d4f-80a0-e830e824befdSat, 21 Feb 2026 04:06:48 GMT<p>Meditation is a practice with ancient roots, offering mental well-being benefits and aiding in conditions like anxiety and depression. It involves intentional time with oneself and can be incorporated into daily life with patience and consistency. The challenge is to dedicate five minutes a day to meditation for one week.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Ancient practice with modern benefits</li><li>Incorporate meditation with patience and consistency</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Five-Minute Meditation Challenge</li></ul>no00:12:2119It's Time to Meditatefull<![CDATA[The Lone Wolf]]>The episode delves into the topic of male loneliness and emotional isolation, highlighting the cost of missing fellowship, emotional unavailability and punishment, and the importance of brotherhood in improving mental health and emotional resilience.

Takeaways

  • Male loneliness
  • Emotional isolation

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Cost of Missing Fellowship
]]>abeff8b6-1b28-485c-ae82-717fa9825ef3Sat, 07 Feb 2026 04:00:33 GMT<p>The episode delves into the topic of male loneliness and emotional isolation, highlighting the cost of missing fellowship, emotional unavailability and punishment, and the importance of brotherhood in improving mental health and emotional resilience.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Male loneliness</li><li>Emotional isolation</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Cost of Missing Fellowship</li></ul>no00:06:2818The Lone Wolffull<![CDATA[The Benefits of Having a Mentor]]>The episode explores the concept of mentorship and its impact on personal and professional growth. It delves into the definition of a mentor, the benefits of mentorship, and personal experiences with mentors. The host shares insights from experts and personal anecdotes to highlight the significance of mentorship in shaping individuals.

Takeaways

  • Mentorship shapes personal and professional growth
  • Mentors play a crucial role in guiding and teaching individuals

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Power of Mentorship
  • 06:01 Benefits of Mentorship
]]>ece61ad8-5871-4bab-88c7-7eaa2ac2d755Sat, 24 Jan 2026 05:42:37 GMT<p>The episode explores the concept of mentorship and its impact on personal and professional growth. It delves into the definition of a mentor, the benefits of mentorship, and personal experiences with mentors. The host shares insights from experts and personal anecdotes to highlight the significance of mentorship in shaping individuals.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Mentorship shapes personal and professional growth</li><li>Mentors play a crucial role in guiding and teaching individuals</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Power of Mentorship</li><li>06:01 Benefits of Mentorship</li></ul>no00:11:3618The Benefits of Having a Mentorfull<![CDATA[Forgiveness for you part 2]]>The episode explores the difficulty of self-forgiveness, influenced by cultural and historical factors, the role of guilt and suffering, and provides steps to self-forgiveness.

Takeaways

  • Self-forgiveness is a challenging journey that requires honesty and grace.
  • Cultural and historical influences shape our beliefs about self-forgiveness and guilt.

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Challenge of Self-Forgiveness
]]>598d0585-1924-49a2-977f-71dcdc060595Sat, 10 Jan 2026 02:55:57 GMT<p>The episode explores the difficulty of self-forgiveness, influenced by cultural and historical factors, the role of guilt and suffering, and provides steps to self-forgiveness.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Self-forgiveness is a challenging journey that requires honesty and grace.</li><li>Cultural and historical influences shape our beliefs about self-forgiveness and guilt.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Challenge of Self-Forgiveness</li></ul>no00:04:5217Forgiveness for you part 2full<![CDATA[Forgiveness is a gift to you]]>The episode explores the theme of forgiveness, emphasizing its significance in releasing resentment and choosing peace. It delves into the meaning, power, practice, and the act of forgiving oneself, highlighting the transformative impact of forgiveness on emotional and mental well-being.

Takeaways

  • Forgiveness is an intentional decision to release feelings of resentment or vengeance.
  • Forgiveness is not about excusing the behavior of others, but about choosing peace over pain.

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Gift of Forgiveness
  • 05:53 Forgiving Yourself
]]>0b7c3f1b-a60f-4c19-84a6-2223c2345b9fSat, 27 Dec 2025 02:57:29 GMT<p>The episode explores the theme of forgiveness, emphasizing its significance in releasing resentment and choosing peace. It delves into the meaning, power, practice, and the act of forgiving oneself, highlighting the transformative impact of forgiveness on emotional and mental well-being.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Forgiveness is an intentional decision to release feelings of resentment or vengeance.</li><li>Forgiveness is not about excusing the behavior of others, but about choosing peace over pain.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Gift of Forgiveness</li><li>05:53 Forgiving Yourself</li></ul>no00:06:23Forgiveness is a gift to youfull<![CDATA[Therapist vs Psychiatrist: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters]]>Today, we’re breaking down the difference between a therapist and a psychiatrist,

because a lot of people think they’re the same — and they’re not.

]]>ef740911-7f1a-4774-b1a8-1a6846983487Sat, 13 Dec 2025 05:00:19 GMT<h2>Today, we’re breaking down the difference between a therapist and a psychiatrist,</h2><h2>because a lot of people think they’re the same — and they’re not.</h2>no00:06:4615Therapist vs Psychiatrist: What’s the Difference and Why It Mattersfull<![CDATA[When Men go Silent]]>Advise on what to do and not do when your man goes silent.

]]>876ca6e8-6c49-46c3-a5f5-8f9fc314f8ecSat, 22 Nov 2025 04:18:15 GMT<p>Advise on what to do and not do when your man goes silent.</p>no00:08:43When Men go Silentfull<![CDATA[Am I the Problem]]>Look in the mirror.

]]>1d70fa88-c930-4338-ba6f-a12ceacdf22aSat, 08 Nov 2025 05:21:09 GMT<p>Look in the mirror.</p>no00:08:0413Am I the Problemfull<![CDATA[Breaking the Silence: Black Men, Mental Health & Suicide]]>For too long, we’ve carried the lie that ‘suicide is a white thing.’ We don’t do therapy, we go to church or getting help makes us weak. And because of these pacts, too many of us are hurting in the dark.

]]>26225d9e-4d23-4128-8267-e595b557ec07Sat, 25 Oct 2025 03:38:35 GMT<p>For too long, we’ve carried the lie that ‘suicide is a white thing.’ We don’t do therapy, we go to church or getting help makes us weak. And because of these pacts, too many of us are hurting in the dark.</p>no00:11:08Breaking the Silence: Black Men, Mental Health & Suicidefull<![CDATA[Welcome to the very first episode of Let’s Un’pact]]>This podcast was created to be a safe space for men to talk about trauma and for me to share my own healing journey. I named it Let’s Un’pact because as men, we really do have a lot to pact's.

]]>ba5ed2bd-5f7f-4709-a4cb-3d32b07def90Wed, 22 Oct 2025 02:47:01 GMT<p>This podcast was created to be a safe space for men to talk about trauma and for me to share my own healing journey. I named it <i>Let’s Un’pact</i> because as men, we really do have a lot to pact's.</p>no00:04:0111Welcome to the very first episode of Let’s Un’pacttrailer