The MEnding Space Podcast with Dr. Steve

I’m Not Okay — And That’s Okay: Making Room for Vulnerability

In this raw and redemptive conversation, Dr. Steve sits down with Kendrick Harris to unpack why vulnerability is one of the most courageous things a man can offer—and why being “not okay” might just be the first step toward true healing. Together, they explore emotional honesty, the weight of silent suffering, and how men can rewrite the script around strength, faith, and mental health. This episode is a must-hear for every man who’s tired of pretending and ready to begin mending. 🧠 For Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re giving voice to the silent battles—and creating space to breathe, feel, and heal.

Thriving in the Temple: Stewarding Your Physical Health

In this episode of The MEnding Space, Dr. Steve sits down with Corey Buckner—an artist, family man, content creator, and fitness motivator—to talk about what it really means for men to thrive in their bodies as part of their healing journey. As we observe Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, this conversation explores the sacred connection between physical wellness, mental clarity, and spiritual growth. Corey shares his journey from surviving to stewarding his health—not out of vanity, but as an act of victory. From weight loss and discipline to the sacredness of sweat, this convo is about rebuilding the man from the inside out—mind, body, and soul. Whether you're just getting started or recommitting to the journey, this episode is your reminder: your body is a temple, and it's time to thrive in it. Key Topics: ✅ Faith-fueled fitness and mental health ✅ The emotional weight many men carry—and how to shed it ✅ Reframing health as stewardship, not punishment ✅ Balancing life as a father, husband, and purpose-driven creator

Aching Still, Moving Still: When Grief Meets Growth

Grief doesn’t have a timestamp, and healing doesn’t mean you forget. In this soul-stirring close to Mental Health Awareness Month, Dr. Steve sits down with Rev. Dr. Damien Davis to explore the sacred tension between pain and purpose. Dr. Davis, who experienced the unimaginable loss of his daughter, Brooklyn, opens up about how grief reshaped his theology, impacted his mental health, and led him to a deeper purpose. Together, they explore how spiritual life and mental wellness can coexist, side by side—even when the path is full of questions, tears, and unexpected turns. Whether your grief is fresh or buried deep, this episode offers comfort, clarity, and community for the journey forward. 🔑 Topics Include: The grief no one talks about—but everybody carries How to distinguish between grief and depression Why faith and therapy aren't opposites Finding forward motion when you're still aching The power of honesty, lament, and lasting healing 📌 Dr. Damien Davis is the author of 📘 Prison Life and the Aftermath of Thug Living 🛒 Available at: wipfandstock.com/author/damien-w-d-davis 💬 “Make peace with everyone and live up to your God-given potential.” – Rev. Dr. Damien Davis 📱 Contact Dr. Davis: Phone: 773-615-1589 Email: damiendavis11@icloud.com Facebook Group: Me & Grief

Rest Is Resistance: Reclaiming Your Sanity Through Stillness

In a culture that glorifies hustle and ignores exhaustion, what if rest is the most radical—and spiritual—form of healing? In this powerful conversation, therapist Raven Fisher unpacks the deep connection between rest, mental health, and emotional restoration. Together, we explore why so many of us fear stillness, how trauma trains us to stay busy, and how reclaiming rest can restore your body, mind, and soul. 💬 Topics We Cover: ✔️ Signs you're addicted to busyness ✔️ Why stillness feels unsafe for many trauma survivors ✔️ How rest resets the nervous system ✔️ What faith communities must do to model real rest ✔️ Simple ways to begin a rhythm of restoration—today 📲 For counseling inquiries or bookings: Raven Fisher, LCPC 📧 hello@navecenter.com 🌐 www.navecenter.com

Healing Starts Here: Creating Spaces of Hope, Not Harm

In this powerful kickoff to Mental Health Awareness Month, Dr. Steven Bell sits down with Pastor Don Gordon — a seasoned leader with over 45 years of ministry experience — to explore how the Church can become a true place of healing. From urban church planting and youth outreach to trauma recovery and house church movements, Pastor Don has spent decades equipping people to walk in wholeness. In this episode, he shares practical wisdom on how churches can move beyond performance and programming to create safe, sacred spaces for the wounded to heal. If you’ve ever longed for the Church to be more than a gathering — to be a hospital for the hurting — this conversation is for you. Topics Covered: ✔️ The Church’s role in trauma healing ✔️ Building trust with hurting people ✔️ Leading through emotional and spiritual restoration ✔️ Encouragement for weary leaders ✔️ Small churches, big healing impact 🎧 Listen now and join the movement of churches that mend. #TheMendingSpace #HealingStartsHere #MentalHealthAwareness #ChurchThatHeals #FaithAndHealing