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Express Yourself Black Man

Express Yourself Black Man

Kizzle 280 Episodes Oct 12, 2026

Express Yourself Black Man (XYBM) is a mental health and holistic healing platform created by Black men, for Black men. The podcast features over 90 episodes covering topics like break-ups, relationships, fatherhood, co-parenting, grief, depression, therapy, and entrepreneurship. It connects listeners with industry-leading professionals who share actionable strategies for growth and healing.

Episodes

Ep. 167: Why Black Men Struggle to Let Go of Control with Jean Messeroux
Ep. 167: Why Black Men Struggle to Let Go of Control with Jean Messeroux Oct 12, 2026 4777 In XYBM 167, we sit down with Jean, therapist and returning guest, for an unscripted conversation on fatherhood, privacy, and functional depression.Jean gets real about surrendering to fatherhood instead of trying to control it, why he keeps his son's face off social media, and how turning 30 left him depressed over unchecked boxes—until a long run and a talk from his lady pulled him out. He opens
XYBM Clips: There’s nothing like being loved by a Black woman
XYBM Clips: There’s nothing like being loved by a Black woman Oct 7, 2026 479 If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 166) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 166: The Expectations Keeping Black Men From Being Themselves with Cito Blanko" — it was released on September 28, 2026.In XYBM 166, we sit down with Cito Blanko, musician, poet, and educator, for a return visit that goes deeper than the first. Fresh off tour, Cito gets real about what it means to actua
XYBM Clips: Black man, it’s okay to feel your feelings
XYBM Clips: Black man, it’s okay to feel your feelings Oct 6, 2026 447 If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 166) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 166: The Expectations Keeping Black Men From Being Themselves with Cito Blanko" — it was released on September 28, 2026.In XYBM 166, we sit down with Cito Blanko, musician, poet, and educator, for a return visit that goes deeper than the first. Fresh off tour, Cito gets real about what it means to actua
BEST MOMENTS of Ep. 166 with Cito Blanko
BEST MOMENTS of Ep. 166 with Cito Blanko Oct 5, 2026 590 If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 166) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 166: The Expectations Keeping Black Men From Being Themselves with Cito Blanko" — it was released on September 28, 2026.In XYBM 166, we sit down with Cito Blanko, musician, poet, and educator, for a return visit that goes deeper than the first. Fresh off tour, Cito gets real about what it means to actua
Ep. 166: The Expectations Keeping Black Men From Being Themselves with Cito Blanko
Ep. 166: The Expectations Keeping Black Men From Being Themselves with Cito Blanko Sep 28, 2026 6248 In XYBM 166, we sit down with Cito Blanko, musician, poet, and educator, for a return visit that goes deeper than the first. Fresh off tour, Cito gets real about what it means to actually feel your feelings instead of just surviving through them, the version of yourself that broke the inner child’s crayons just to make it through the world, and why being wack again, starting over and sitting throu
Ep. 165: Why Black Men Feel Like They’re Never Doing Enough with Tahoe
Ep. 165: Why Black Men Feel Like They’re Never Doing Enough with Tahoe Sep 14, 2026 7306 In XYBM 165, we sit down with Tahoe, host and storyteller, for an intensely honest conversation about grief, fatherhood, emotional intimacy, and the ways our own childhood experiences can shape how we love and connect with the people closest to us. Just days after the murder of someone he considered family, Tahoe opens up about the guilt of wondering whether he could have done more, his own histor
Ep. 164: Why Black Men need to Prioritize God with Norense Odiase
Ep. 164: Why Black Men need to Prioritize God with Norense Odiase Aug 31, 2026 5740 In XYBM 164, we sit down with Norense Odiase, former pro basketball player, corporate account executive, and viral storyteller — for a deeply candid conversation about navigating grief, identity, and the pursuit of peace beyond performance. Norris breaks down his path through the NBA G-League and Amazon, unpacks the hidden weight of sudden loss and childhood trauma, and explores the five core ques
Ep. 163: Governor Wes Moore on the Future of Our Young Men, Jobs & Childcare
Ep. 163: Governor Wes Moore on the Future of Our Young Men, Jobs & Childcare Aug 17, 2026 795 In XYBM 163, we sit down with Governor Wes Moore for a walk-and-talk at Sandy Point Park to discuss what Maryland is actually doing to help Black men and boys win. From the state’s first-ever paid service year option for high school grads to the largest mass pardon in U.S. history — over 175,000 cannabis convictions cleared — Governor Moore breaks down real, tangible policy in plain language.He al
XYBM Clips: I never thought about it this way
XYBM Clips: I never thought about it this way Aug 12, 2026 528 If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 162) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 162: The Business of Intimacy with Joél Leon" — it was released on August 3, 2026.In XYBM 162, we sit down with Joél Leon — writer, poet, speaker, and community builder — for a conversation about the one thing Black men don’t practice enough: emotional intimacy with each other. We break down the male lo
XYBM Clips: Are we ready to have this conversation?
XYBM Clips: Are we ready to have this conversation? Aug 11, 2026 717 If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 162) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 162: The Business of Intimacy with Joél Leon" — it was released on August 3, 2026.In XYBM 162, we sit down with Joél Leon — writer, poet, speaker, and community builder — for a conversation about the one thing Black men don’t practice enough: emotional intimacy with each other. We break down the male lo
BEST MOMENTS of Ep. 162 with Joél Leon
BEST MOMENTS of Ep. 162 with Joél Leon Aug 10, 2026 474 If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 162) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 162: The Business of Intimacy with Joél Leon" — it was released on August 3, 2026.In XYBM 162, we sit down with Joél Leon — writer, poet, speaker, and community builder — for a conversation about the one thing Black men don’t practice enough: emotional intimacy with each other. We break down the male lo
Ep. 162: The Business of Intimacy with Joél Leon
Ep. 162: The Business of Intimacy with Joél Leon Aug 3, 2026 6319 In XYBM 162, we sit down with Joél Leon — writer, poet, speaker, and community builder — for a conversation about the one thing Black men don’t practice enough: emotional intimacy with each other. We break down the male loneliness epidemic from the inside out, reframe love languages as something we owe our friends and brothers, not just our partners, and draw a direct line between the depth of our

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