It's the season finale of the R Spot, and Iyanla is talking with Kier Gaines, licensed therapist and speaker. They discuss how men can grow into good men and fathers without having that example in childhood. They talk about how men can permit themselves to be vulnerable and why holding their fellow men accountable is so important. Follow Kier on Instagra ... Show More
Oct 2024
The Love Jones Cohort with Dr. Kris Marsh: Part 1
In this week's episode, Iyanla is joined by professor and author Kris Marsh to get into the hot topics in her book The Love Jones Cohort. They talk about the importance of intersectionality, how class intersects with dating, and why you should stop asking people, "Why are they si ... Show More
35m 38s
Nov 2021
Kier Gaines: Becoming Your Own Role Model
Mental health therapist and digital content creator, Kier Gaines shares about his fears, marriage and fatherhood, how his experiences being raised by powerful women shaped the man he is, and why it’s so important to him to be a part of breaking the stigmas of mental health, espec ... Show More
1h 20m
Nov 2024
Building Healthier Relationships with Better Communication, with Kier Gaines
In this episode, licensed therapist Kier Gaines explores healthy communication and management of expectations in romantic relationships. He offers insights into how therapy can transform the way men communicate, not just through talking but also through understanding and empathy. ... Show More
8m 52s
Nov 2024
Transforming Mistakes Into Growth Moments, with Kier Gaines
Licensed therapist Kier Gaines explains the importance of accountability and self-forgiveness. He shares how being accountable for your actions can lead to personal growth, healthier relationships, and a pathway to self-forgiveness, while debunking the myth that one mistake defin ... Show More
11m 5s
Nov 2024
Decoding Therapy: The Magic of Talking It Out with Kier Gaines
This episode tackles therapy misconceptions, especially for men. Dr. Kier Gaines debunks myths and discusses common misunderstandings, revealing how therapy might actually be better than you think. You can learn more about Kier’s incredible insights on his Youtube, TikTok, and In ... Show More
9m 36s
Jan 2023
FYC Episode 61: More Men’s Mental Health, Part II
Certified life coach Kim Perone continues the conversation with author Jim Sweet about men’s mental health. Cracking open a code for wellbeing by busting myths about toxic masculinity, cultural norms, and expectations, and paving new ways to take care of ourselves finding strengt ... Show More
32m 41s
Feb 2025
Big Boys Do Cry—So Why Don’t We Talk About It?
<p>Men's mental health remains a critical issue, and despite progress in raising awareness, many men still struggle to open up. In this episode, Jake and Damian explore the ongoing challenges men face in discussing their mental well-being.</p><br><p>They revisit powerful conversa ... Show More
29m 15s
Dec 2024
145: Why Men Struggle in Silence // Transformation vs Willpower: The Key to Lasting Change
<p>In this powerful episode of the Brave Co. Podcast, I sit down with Chris Cook, pastor, coach, and author of Healing What You Can’t Erase. Together, we dive deep into the challenges men face in today’s culture, where masculinity is often shamed, and emotional health is overlook ... Show More
53m 37s