Ep. 157: What Therapists see in Black Men Becoming Better Husbands & Fathers with Bashea
About this episode
Bashea Williams discusses the challenges Black men face in relationships and the impact of traditional masculinity on emotional expression.
In XYBM 157, we sit down with Bashea Williams, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Bashea breaks down what he sees most in his sessions with men — from emotional suppression rooted in traditional masculinity to the communication breakdowns that slowly damage relationships over time. Drawing from couples therapy, personal experience, and clinical frameworks, he helps us better understand validation, mirroring, boundaries, and the impact childhood trauma can have on the way we love as adults. If you’ve ever struggled to communicate in relationships, felt misunderstood, or realized your past may be affecting the way you love today, this episode will leave you thinking differently about yourself, your relationships, and your healing journey. Tune in on all podcast streaming platforms, including YouTube. Leave a 5-star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ if you found value in this episode or a previous episode! BOOK US FOR SPEAKING + BRAND DEALS: ———————————— Explore our diverse collaboration opportunities as the leading and fastest-growing Black men's mental health platform on social media. Let's create something dope for your brand/company. Take the first step by filling out the form on our website…
People in this episode
Host: Kizzle
Guest: Bashea Williams
Topics covered
- mental health
- relationships
- communication
- emotional suppression
- fatherhood
- masculinity
Keywords
- therapy
- Black men
- couples therapy
- childhood trauma
- communication breakdown
- validation
- boundaries
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Safe Haven, Express Yourself Black Man
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