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"The Game Was Done With Me" | Identity & Transition with Nafis Ricks

"I had a car, some money, and a 35 PPG reputation... but I didn't have a home for my family or a plan for my peace." At 26, Philly scoring legend Nafis Ricks realized a hard truth: his identity as a pro basketball player had an expiration date. In this episode of #YouGoodMan?, Dr. Philip Roundtree sits down with Nafis to discuss the "abrupt end" of the athletic dream and the mental health fallout that follows. Following up on our conversation with Arron Muller regarding the Hidden Cost of Exceptionality, Nafis provides the raw, lived experience of that cost. From dissociation in the locker room to navigating a doctoral journey as a Black man, this episode is a survival guide for anyone forced to pivot when their "performance" is no longer enough. In this episode, we discuss: * 00:00 – Peace, Peace: Welcome Nafis Ricks * 01:54 – When the game gets done with you * 04:03 – The Reality Check: 26, a father, and no house * 06:03 – "Go pray about it": Breaking the silence in Black households * 07:35 – The Breakdown: Dissociation and anxiety in the locker room * 10:10 – The Coach as an Anchor: How Conzo Martin opened the door to therapy * 14:55 – Masking: Using sports to hide the pain of family separation * 16:35 – Learning Intimacy: Why "tough love" made soft emotions difficult * 18:25 – Sunday Breathwork: Learning to be soft with yourself Connect with the Movement: * YouTube: @BlackMediaNexus [https://www.google.com/search?q=https://youtube.com/%40blackmedianexus] * Instagram: @phil_roundtree [https://www.google.com/search?q=https://instagram.com/phil_roundtree] | @BlackMediaNexus [https://www.google.com/search?q=https://instagram.com/blackmedianexus] * Web: blackmedianexus.com [http://blackmedianexus.com] Subscribe to #YouGoodMan? on all platforms and join the conversation on radical healing and Black liberation.

The Hidden Cost of Black Exceptionalism

In this episode of #YouGoodMan?, Dr. Phillip Roundtree talks with therapist and author Arron Muller about the pressure many Black men feel to always perform, always achieve, and always be strong. Arron explains the idea behind his book The Hidden Cost of Black Exceptionalism and how that pressure often leads to burnout, emotional exhaustion, and disconnection from ourselves. They talk about therapy, boundaries, rest, and why healing for Black men has to include the realities of racism, systemic pressure, and cultural expectations. Episode Highlights 00:00 Intro 00:40 “You good man?” check-in 02:20 Why Arron became “The Black Therapist” 04:50 What traditional therapy misses about Black men 12:40 Learning boundaries and saying no 16:00 The Hidden Cost of Black Exceptionalism 21:00 Protecting your peace 23:30 Reflection: where are you performing?

Suicide Prevention, Mentorship, and Black Men's Wellness

In this powerful episode of #YouGoodMan?, Dr. Phillip Roundtree explores Black men's mental health, suicide prevention, and the importance of community mentorship with Ihsan Hines, the founder of MBK Cares. Ihsan opens up about his journey as a suicide loss survivor and his own 2018 suicide plan, providing a raw look at what he calls the "unprocessed system" of grief, trauma, and healing. Whether you are looking for mental health resources in Philadelphia or ways to navigate Black masculinity and vulnerability, this conversation offers a blueprint for turning internal chaos into community impact.

Radical Healing: Loving All Incarnations of Black Folk | #YouGoodMan?

"You Good, Man?" It’s more than a title; it’s the most important question we can ask. In this episode of #YouGoodMan? A Men’s Wellness Podcast, Dr. Philip Roundtree sits down with Oakland-born, Philly-based therapist and radical educator Marvin Tolliver, LCSW. Marvin doesn't hold back as he discusses the "ancestral duty" of Black men to liberate themselves through vulnerability. From the streets of East Oakland to the TEDx stage, this conversation explores what it means to choose "curiosity over ignorance" and love over shame. In This Episode: 00:00 - Intro: #YouGoodMan? 03:32 - Shaping a radical worldview from East Oakland 07:35 - Inherited Trauma: Why our children "shut down" in class 11:03 - The Psychology Heist: Reclaiming our stolen culture 14:27 - Unmasking Shame: Masculinity and the HIV diagnosis 18:13 - Choosing Love: Why curiosity is easier than ignorance 21:00 - Loving All Incarnations: The true test of community 25:16 - The Trickle-Down Effect: Healing the man to heal the community Connect with Marvin Tolliver: 🌐 Website: MarvinTolliver.com 📸 Instagram: @marvin_tolliver Connect with #YouGoodMan?: 🎙️ Produced by: Black Media Nexus 📸 Follow: @Phil_Roundtree 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: Search "Black Media Nexus"

Why Math is the Key to Black Liberation

Why is math the ultimate tool for Black liberation? In this powerful return of #YouGoodMan?, Dr. Phillip Roundtree sits down with Akil Parker to discuss "jailbreaking" the education system and reclaiming our brilliance. If you've ever felt like the traditional classroom wasn't built for you, this conversation is your roadmap to mental wellness and academic freedom. We explore the "Nexus" of math and wellness, healing the trauma of "settler colonialism" in education, and why numbers are the language of freedom. In this episode, we dive into: The "Nexus" of Math & Wellness: Why numbers are the language of freedom. Healing the Inner Student: Addressing the trauma of education. The Return of #YouGoodMan?: Reclaiming the mission of Black Media Nexus.