"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

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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?

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.

"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

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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.

On this episode of #YouGoodMan?, Dr. Phillip Roundtree sits down with multidisciplinary artist, author, and health educator Donnie Moreland Jr. to explore the emotional landscape of Black fatherhood, grief, and mental health.

Together, they reflect on the legacy of Malcolm-Jamal Warner, the emotional impact of early Black male loss, and Donnie’s new book, My Daddy Never Taught Me How to Write a Love Song—a lyrical meditation on raising a Black daughter while unlearning generational silence.

This episode touches on: 🔹 The power of therapy for Black men (02:00) 🔹 Grieving Malcolm-Jamal Warner and honoring Black life (07:10) 🔹 Writing as a tool for healing, survival, and reflection (16:45) 🔹 What love is—and what it’s not (21:30) 🔹 A live reading of “Unit 201” (31:00) 🔹 Final reflection: What did you inherit—and what are you still learning to love? (38:30)

💬 Plus: Donnie shares a powerful writing prompt for reflection. 📺 Watch now on YouTube @BlackMediaNexus 🎧 Stream wherever you get your podcasts.

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What does healing look like when the world tells you to hold it in? In this powerful premiere, Dr. Phillip Roundtree sits down with therapist and mental health trailblazer Rwenshaun Miller to talk bipolar disorder, coping after trauma, and building safe spaces for Black men to exhale. From sports to therapy to spiritual honesty, this is a conversation about reclaiming wholeness—one truth at a time.

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In this episode of the #YouGoodMan? Podcast, we sit down with Al-Lateef Farmer & Donnie Moreland Jr., the masterminds behind Fellowship of the Griots, to explore the art of storytelling, masculinity, mental health, and the transformative power of writing.

From hip-hop’s influence on writing to navigating Black masculinity through words, this is a deep dive into why storytelling matters for our healing, identity, and legacy.

00:00 – Introduction: Fellowship of the Griots

05:30 – The Role of Writing in Black Manhood

12:45 – Hip-Hop as a Storytelling Blueprint

19:20 – Authenticity & Emotional Expression in Writing

26:55 – The Power of Community & Narrative Therapy

38:40 – How Writing Heals Trauma

47:10 – Favorite Black Authors & Influences

55:30 – Practical Writing Exercises for Self-Discovery

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