Brother Breathe: Celebrating Black Men In Education

Her Voice, Her Advocacy: Taelor Mason

What happens when you combine breathwork, sound bowls, and intentional rest? This week on Brother Breathe, we sit down with Taelor Mason, founder of Oh Soul Well.ness, for an immersive conversation on sound healing and nervous system care. From the very beginning, we slow down, breathe together, and step into a space of calm. Taelor walks us through the power of sound baths and how simple practices can help reduce stress, restore balance, and bring you back home to yourself. This episode is more than a conversation, it’s a whole vibe. Press play, take a breath, and experience it for yourself. Like, subscribe, and share with someone who needs to exhale. #BrotherBreathe #Wellness #SoundBath #Healing #MindBody

Her Voice, Her Advocacy: Toni J. Hunt

We’re kicking off our Her Voice, Her Advocacy series for Women’s Herstory Month with an amazing conversation featuring lifestyle & self-love coach Toni Hunt. We talk about self-love, confidence, mental wellness, and the power of women using their voices. This is a conversation you don’t want to miss. 🎥 Watch the full episode and join the conversation. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share and tell your aunties, cousins, sisters, and friends about this series. Because healing happens when we grow together. #BrotherBreathe #HerVoiceHerAdvocacy #WomensHerstoryMonth

Brother Breathe: Celebrating Black Mental Health

This week on Brother Breathe, I’m honored to be joined by Dr. Jonathan Shepherd, a nationally respected psychiatrist, leader, and advocate whose work sits at the powerful intersection of mental health, compassion, and community care. Dr. Shepherd is known for his trauma-informed, culturally responsive approach to adult mental health, supporting individuals navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, and PTSD. His leadership and service have impacted countless lives, and this conversation is a needed reminder of what healing-centered care can look like. He currently serves as Chief Clinical Officer for Washington, D.C.’s Department of Behavioral Health, where he oversees services for children, families, and adults. Before that, he spent 12 years as Chief Medical Director at Hope Health Systems in Baltimore. Dr. Shepherd trained at the University of Illinois at Chicago, completed his child psychiatry fellowship at Johns Hopkins, and has been recognized as a Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, a Distinguished Fellow of AACAP, and was inducted into the American College of Psychiatrists (2024). He is also the founder of Where Ministry & Medicine Flourish, a national platform that blends clinical expertise with faith-based mental health education through workshops, tours, and live events. This is a conversation about healing, leadership, and what it means to care for people with both excellence and humanity. Drop your thoughts in the comments, we welcome your reflections and feedback. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who needs it. To learn more about Dr. Shepherd and follow his work, visit his website: drjonathanshepherd.com #BrotherBreathe #DrJonathanShepherd #MentalHealth #BlackMentalHealth #TraumaInformedCare #Psychiatry #BehavioralHealth #FaithAndMentalHealth #MinistryAndMedicine #Healing #MentalWellness #CulturallyResponsiveCare

Brother Breathe: Celebrating Black Men In Education

This week on Brother Breathe, we continue our Black History Month celebration by honoring the brilliance, leadership, and impact of Black men in education. I’m joined by Dr. Chris Collins, scholar, advocate, and educator, for a powerful conversation on purpose, identity, and the work of supporting Black men across educational spaces. Dr. Collins brings a rich background in youth development, public policy, and research, and his voice is deeply needed in this moment. A major highlight of this episode is Dr. Collins’ dissertation research, which focused on identity development and the well-being of college-educated emerging adult Black men. His work helps us think more deeply about what it means for Black men not only to succeed, but to be well To connect with Dr. Collins, follow him on LinkedIn by searching Chris Collins. #BrotherBreathe #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackMenInEducation #DrChrisCollins #BlackScholars #HigherEducation #BlackMen #IdentityDevelopment #WellBeing #EmergingAdults #EducationMatters #ScholarAdvocate

Holiday Mental Health Care

The truth is: the holidays aren’t easy for everyone. Between family expectations, financial stress, old wounds, and the pressure to be ‘on,’ many of us struggle quietly. And Queer and trauma-surviving communities and those who have experience loss, often carry an extra layer. experience So before we talk solutions, before we unpack tools, I want to acknowledge the reality: If the holiday season feels complicated, heavy, or overwhelming for you… you’re not alone. Today’s conversation is all about that: finding grounding, building boundaries, and honoring the parts of ourselves we usually push aside during this time of year.