a space to breathe: a podcast for black men

Crossover Series Finale - The Role of God versus a Therapist w/ Diallo Smith and Brennan Steele

In this thought-provoking episode, Diallo and Brennan unpack the delicate balance between relying on God and depending on your therapist. Have we unintentionally placed our therapist in a role that belongs to God? What does it look like to bring our full emotional selves to both the prayer closet and the therapy room? This conversation explores: * Why God is our ultimate source of healing * How therapy can be a powerful tool, but not a substitute for spiritual connection * The risk of spiritualizing everything vs. over-pathologizing pain * Encouragement for believers navigating faith and emotional wellness If you've ever wrestled with when to pray and when to process, this episode is for you. Follow: Brennan Steele: @iambrennansteele Diallo Smith: @Diall0smith Podcast: @inthismoment_Podcast

Crossover Series E5 - Attachment Styles w/ Diallo Smith and Brennan Steele

In this episode, we unpack attachment styles—how they form, how they show up in your romantic and platonic relationships, and what healing looks like. From avoidant to anxious to secure, we explore how our earliest connections still influence our adult dynamics today. Whether you're navigating friendships, dating, or even your walk with God, understanding your attachment style can help you grow in emotional health, relational wisdom, and spiritual intimacy. 👥 Topics we cover: The four main attachment styles How childhood experiences shape adult relationships What healing and “earned secure attachment” can look like The connection between attachment and faith Tools for self-awareness and change Want to know your Attachment Style? Here is the FREE quiz: https://www.attachmentproject.com/attachment-style-quiz/ 🎧 Tune in, take notes, and tag a friend who needs this conversation. Follow us: Brennan Steele: @iambrennansteele Diallo Smith: Diall0smith Podcast: @inthismoment_Podccast

Crossover Series E4 - What Family Teaches w/ Diallo Smith and Brennan Steele

In this episode, Brennan Steele and Diallo Smith dive into the complexities, joys, and challenges of family—what we inherit, what we create, and what we’re healing from. From generational dynamics to chosen family and faith, this conversation is real, raw, and deeply reflective. Whether you're navigating family wounds or learning to build new connections, this one’s for you. Follow us on IG:  @iambrennansteele @inthismoment_podcast

Crossover Series E3 - Friendship w/ Diallo Smith and Brennan Steele

Why is making and keeping friends as adults so complicated? In this episode, we unpack the silent struggles of adult friendships, from unmet expectations and shifting priorities to the role healing plays in how we show up in community. We talk boundaries, loneliness, and what it really means to be intentional in this season of life. Tune in now and share with someone who needs to hear this. Follow us on IG: @IamBrennanSteele @inthismoment_podcast  @diallosmith

Crossover Series E2 - Let's Talk About Grief w/ Brennan Steele and Diallo Smith

In this episode, Diallo Smith and Brennan Steele open up an honest conversation around grief in all its forms, not just bereavement, but also the grief that comes with life transitions, identity shifts, strained friendships, and unspoken losses. Together, they explore how grief can show up quietly in our everyday lives and how we can begin to process it with compassion, faith, and intentionality. Tune in for reflections, personal stories, and practical insights that will help you name your grief and move through it, one moment at a time. Follow us on Instagram: 🎙 Brennan Steele – @iambrennansteele Diallo Smith – @inthismoment_podcast 📱 Listen now and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share with someone who may be navigating grief today.