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Express Yourself Black Man

Express Yourself Black Man

Kizzle 280 Episodes Sep 14, 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. 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
XYBM Clips: Black man, this is why you may feel empty
XYBM Clips: Black man, this is why you may feel empty Jul 29, 2026 803 If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 161) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 161: The Freedom Black Men Are Really Looking For with Londrelle" — it was released on July 20, 2026. In XYBM 161, we sit down with Londrelle — musician, poet, author, and meditation teacher — for one of the most spiritually rich and introspective conversations in the show’s history. Londrelle breaks do
XYBM Clips: Black man, this is why you need to surrender to God
XYBM Clips: Black man, this is why you need to surrender to God Jul 28, 2026 418 If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 161) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 161: The Freedom Black Men Are Really Looking For with Londrelle" — it was released on July 20, 2026. In XYBM 161, we sit down with Londrelle — musician, poet, author, and meditation teacher — for one of the most spiritually rich and introspective conversations in the show’s history. Londrelle breaks do
BEST MOMENTS of Ep. 161 with Londrelle
BEST MOMENTS of Ep. 161 with Londrelle Jul 27, 2026 618 If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 161) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 161: The Freedom Black Men Are Really Looking For with Londrelle" — it was released on July 20, 2026. In XYBM 161, we sit down with Londrelle — musician, poet, author, and meditation teacher — for one of the most spiritually rich and introspective conversations in the show’s history. Londrelle breaks do
Ep. 161: The Freedom Black Men Are Really Looking For with Londrelle
Ep. 161: The Freedom Black Men Are Really Looking For with Londrelle Jul 20, 2026 4006 In XYBM 161, we sit down with Londrelle — musician, poet, author, and meditation teacher — for one of the most spiritually rich and introspective conversations in the show’s history. Londrelle breaks down what true freedom really means, why self-inquiry and journaling are essential tools for any man trying to heal, and how surrender to God is not weakness but the most powerful decision a man can m
XYBM Clips: Black man, if you’re stressed, you need this
XYBM Clips: Black man, if you’re stressed, you need this Jul 15, 2026 628 If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 160) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 160: Why Black Men Keep Surviving Instead of Thriving with Dr. Alfiee" — it was released on July 6, 2026.In XYBM 160, we sit down with Dr. Alfiee, researcher, author, and nonprofit leader behind the Aakoma Project — one of the most comprehensive mental health research organizations focused on youth and

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