XYBM Clips: This is why some Black men disconnect from therapy

XYBM Clips: This is why some Black men disconnect from therapy

From Express Yourself Black Man by Kizzle

March 17, 2026 · 9 min · Episode 152

About this episode

In this episode, Matt Capone discusses the reasons some Black men disconnect from therapy, sharing personal experiences with grief and trauma.

If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 152) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 152: The Invisible Battle Black Men Fight Daily with Matt Capone" — it was released on March 9, 2026. In XYBM 152, we sit down with Matt Capone, known for his savvy wordplay, outgoing personality, and captivating stage presence. Matt opens up about several recent losses—friends, a godbrother, and his 90-year-old grandmother—while balancing entrepreneurship, fatherhood, and grief. He also shares how poetry helps him reflect, recounts his time in prison and anger management, and speaks about the trauma from a past sexual relationship. 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: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/speaking-brand-deals HOW TO FIND A DOPE, BLACK THERAPIST: ———————————— We…

People in this episode

Host: Kizzle

Guest: Matt Capone

Topics covered

  • mental health
  • therapy
  • grief
  • entrepreneurship
  • poetry
  • trauma

Keywords

  • Black men
  • therapy
  • mental health
  • grief
  • poetry
  • trauma
  • entrepreneurship

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