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Antonio Fowler, Kris Smith 48 Episodes Jul 1, 2026

This podcast aims to break the negative stigma surrounding mental health by diving deep into topics and having open discussions about how mental health affects individuals today.

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The Strong Friend Gets Tired Too Jul 1, 2026 01:27:46 They're the one everyone calls. The one who listens, encourages, and always seems to have it all together.But who's checking on them?In this episode of Safe Space, Antonio and Kris unpack the hidden weight of always being "the strong one." From emotional exhaustion and burnout to the struggle of asking for help, this conversation is a reminder that strength isn't about carryi

How Are You..Really? May 4, 2026 01:31:29 We ask “How are you?” every day… but how often do we actually mean it?In this opening episode of our Mental Health Awareness Month series, we take a deeper look at emotional honesty — the habit of saying “I’m fine,” the pressure to appear okay, and what it really means to check in with yourself and others.Because sometimes the hardest question to answer… is the simplest one

Faith Matters: Okay...Now What? Apr 20, 2026 01:24:30 The prayer was answered… but what comes next?In the final episode of the Faith Matters series, we explore the weight of answered prayers — the pressure, the decisions, and the uncertainty that can follow. Because faith doesn’t end when the blessing arrives… it continues in how you navigate what comes after.

Faith Matters: When's It My Turn Feb 22, 2026 01:27:55 In this continuation of our Faith Matters series, we’re diving into a question many of us have quietly asked: “God… when is it my turn?”When you’re devoted. When you’re serving. When you’re praying and showing up faithfully — and yet life still feels heavy, stagnant, or unfair. It’s easy to celebrate others publicly while wrestling with disappointment privately.In this episode of Safe Space, we ta

Faith Matters Jul 25, 2025 01:14:11 In this deeply personal and thought-provoking episode, we explore the powerful journey of belief—what it means to have faith, to lose it, and ultimately, to find it again.Through raw, honest storytelling and candid reflection, "Faith Matters" dives into the emotional landscape of those who have wrestled with doubt, walked away from their spiritual roots, and found unexpected paths back t

Self-Sabotage Jul 4, 2025 01:37:56 Why do we sometimes become our own worst enemy? In this episode, we dive deep into the complex psychology of self-sabotage — the hidden habits, thought patterns, and fears that quietly hold us back from growth, success, and happiness. Whether it's procrastination, perfectionism, or imposter syndrome, we explore the subtle ways we undermine ourselves and how to break the cycle. Join us for an h

Grief Jun 13, 2025 01:42:06 Grief....It's such a sucky part of life that we can't escape.But what we can do is shift the narrative from thinking that we have to grieve a certain way.Join us in the Safe Space, as we have a deep, reflective, open and genuine conversation about Grief

Starting Over May 30, 2025 01:25:35 A lot can change in a year!It's been a year since the finale, and it's safe to say that life looks.. different.Join us in the Safe Space as we discuss the journey to "Starting Over", overcoming loss and finding new hope in the midst of storms

Emotional Courage Aug 28, 2024 01:29:35 Season 3 Finale Episode Emotional courage is the courage to feel. It's what stands between us and the difficult things we must do. Emotional courage grows stronger when you practice it—by taking a risk, making a decision, or otherwise following through when you may not be comfortable doing so. Shoutout to Lisa for the topic recommendation

Expression/Expressive Outlets Jul 31, 2024 01:27:41 There's coping mechanisms, and then there's expressive outlets. Although both are beneficial, we have to be mindful of of our outlets becoming coping mechanisms.

Trauma & Forgiveness Jul 17, 2024 01:29:18 Trauma is something that almost everyone in today's world is is affected by, and when associated with unforgiveness it does more harm than good to our mental health. Join us in the "Safe Space" as we talk about Trauma, Forgiveness and Un-forgiveness.

Effective Communication Jul 3, 2024 01:41:12 Communication is such an important aspect for many relationships, whether platonic or romantic. Join us in the Safe Space as we discuss Effective Communication

International Living:Expectation vs Reality Jun 19, 2024 01:35:15 As we both live abroad, in this episode, we plan to share our stories of our experiences of life abroad away from our families, as well as whether the lives we live matched our expectations

Self-Care Jun 5, 2024 01:08:09 We often spend more time taking care of others than we do ourselves. Do you take care of you? How do you do it?

Therapy May 22, 2024 01:30:22 We can all agree that therapy is good right? But what happens after therapy? What happens after you leave the therapist's office or have been given the all clear to stop going?

Guy Code May 8, 2024 01:29:25 So there's an unspoken "guy code" that men live by. Join us in the Safe Space as we explain what it is

As A Man pt. 2 Apr 24, 2024 01:34:03 Follow up conversation to the "As a Man" episode

Living in the Moment ft. Adrianna Sep 13, 2023 00:28:52 Living in the moment is hard, mainly because of all the distractions going on around us, but with that we need to learn shut it out, because anything can happen. Just like the phrase says, "you can be here today and gone tomorrow", but truly, all we have is right now.. THIS moment. So to cherish it, we need to live IN it.

As A Man... (with Kris ft. Adrianna) Aug 30, 2023 01:07:59 "As a Man" is a phrase that is widely used in today's society to question the actions of Men. With this episode we plan to dissect and discuss exactly what masculinity is and what it entails, as well as the things men should/should not do "as men"

Mental Health Discrimination Aug 16, 2023 00:23:11 We tend to look down on or treat people with mental health disorders differently, because of their disorder. We see them as their disorder and not as people, but we need to understand that they are people to.

Introvert vs. Extrovert Aug 2, 2023 00:25:57 There are two types of people in this world: Introverts and Extroverts. But the important question is, what makes an Introvert different from an Extrovert, and on whose side do you stand?

Boundaries and Trust Issues Jul 19, 2023 00:33:28 I'm sure everyone can relate to or understand that trusting someone is hard. But with that being said, does having boundaries mean you have trust issues?

Relationships Jun 7, 2023 00:36:50 Contrary to popular belief, relationships stretch far more than just dating. Join us in this episode of Safe Space as we discuss relationships, dating and what dating looks like nowadays.

Culture Vulture? May 24, 2023 00:30:56 It's no secret that I am Bahamian. I moved to Canada back in 2017 and have been living here ever since, with that being said, does "embracing" or partaking in Canadian things make me a 'Culture Vulture"?

Adulting: Chores , Debt Feb 8, 2023 00:36:18 Part 3 of 3 on the "Adulting" series Join me in the Safe Space as we talk about Chores and Debt

Adulting: Friendships, Moving Out, Bills Jan 25, 2023 00:38:30 Part 2 of the 3 part series on "Adulting" Join me in the Safe Space as we talk about Friendships, Moving Out and Bills

Adulting: I HATE it Here Jan 11, 2023 00:36:26 Growing up, we always said that "we can't wait to be older".  Being older, we now realize that this "adulting" thing is NOT at all what we thought it would've been. Join me in the Safe Space as we discuss Adulting

The Art of Saying "No" Dec 30, 2022 00:30:28 Saying "No" is never easy, and I know, because there were times where it hurt me to even have to say it, but sometimes to you have to! Join me in the Safe Space as we talk about The Art of Saying No

Fitness Dec 14, 2022 00:36:08 What is fitness?  Does physical fitness equal mental fitness? Wherever you stand on that spectrum, it's important to be fit both mentally and physically.

Creating a Safe Space pt. 2 Nov 30, 2022 00:41:00 Join us in the Safe Space for part 2 of the conversation of "Creating a Safe Space" where we talk about what a safe space is and how we can create one

Creating a Safe Space Nov 16, 2022 00:36:03 Welcome back to the Safe Space. In this episode we will walk through the planning of Safe Space podcast and how it came to be. A journey from head to heart, from my lips to y’all ears.

Health IS Wealth Jun 29, 2022 00:56:24 I'm sure almost everyone is familiar with the phrase "Health Is Wealth", but what does it actually mean? Join us in the Safe Space for our Season 1  Finale, as we talk about the definition of Health is Wealth, and how one can be healthy overall, both physically and mentally 

Fear Jun 15, 2022 01:01:37 Would you consider yourself to be a person that's easily frightened? If you are, that's cool, fear is a normal emotion to have. Ghosts, Possession, Haunted Houses, Astral Projection and More... Join us in the Safe Space as we talk about all things Fear

Peace of Mind pt. 2 May 25, 2022 00:21:14 Continued conversation about Peace of Mind..  Join us in the Safe Space as Antonio shares a story about what's been robbing him of his Peace of Mind

Peace of Mind pt. 1 May 11, 2022 00:25:16 Peace of Mind is something that's normally taken for granted, but it is very important to you and your mental health. Join us in the Safe Space for part 1 of our 2 part conversation on Peace of Mind as we talk about what peace of mind is and how one can go about being at "peace"

Depression Apr 27, 2022 00:47:49 Depression is something that plagues us all no matter the age or gender.  In moments where you feel like you may be depressed, it's important to understand how you feel in that moment and embrace it.. Join us in the Safe Space as we talk about Depression

The Importance of Community Apr 13, 2022 01:00:37 It's important to surround yourself with a good group of people who will help you grow in more ways than one.. Join us in the Safe Space as we talk about The Importance of Community

Worry Mar 30, 2022 00:46:45 Join us in the Safe Space as we talk about Worry and how it affects you mentally.. 

Anixety Mar 16, 2022 00:52:15 Anxiety is something that plagues us all.  Join us in the Safe Space, as we discuss Anxiety and talk about our own personal struggles with it and the ways that we cope 

Protecting Your Mental Health Mar 9, 2022 00:38:57 Protecting your mental health and your mental space is important! Join us in the Safe Space as we discuss what it means to protect your mental health and how to protect it

Where Do We Begin.. Mar 2, 2022 00:33:32 So.. February has been a weird month for Elijah and Me to say the least, so join us in the Safe Space this episode as we just laugh and talk through some things

HERstory pt. 2 (with Savannah) Feb 16, 2022 00:27:02 Join us in the Safe Space for part 2 of our series of women mental health entitled HERstory.

HERstory pt.1 (with Adrianna and Destiny) Feb 9, 2022 00:21:47 Join us in the Safe Space as we discuss mental health in Women and its effects

Vulnerability Feb 2, 2022 00:38:07 Get to know us a bit better in the Safe Space as we get Vulnerable about our likes/dislikes of ourselves and more..

Trauma and Triggers Jan 26, 2022 01:02:09 What triggers your trauma?  Join us in the Safe Space as we talk about the different types of traumas and the way they relate to certain triggers.

Healthy Coping Habits Jan 19, 2022 00:34:39 How do you cope when you feel stressed, or on days when your anxiety/depression is getting the best of you? Join us in the Safe Space as we discuss Healthy Coping Habits!

MENtal Health Jan 9, 2022 00:49:23 Pilot Episode.. We will dive into why mental health is important, especially for males, as well as addressing healthy coping mechanisms and the importance of knowing and understanding that is okay to have emotions.. Join us..in the safe space!

Welcome to the Safe Space Dec 27, 2021 00:00:34

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