The Art of Letting Go Podcast
The Art of Letting Go is a podcast about mental wellness and personal growth, hosted by Mike Brown. It started in 2017 as a personal exploration and relaunches in 2025 with a focus on the intersection of mental health, creativity, and self-discovery. Each biweekly episode shares vulnerable stories, practical wellness tools, and the transformative power of art. The show includes personal reflections and guest conversations, offering inspiration and creative strategies for emotional well-being.
Episodes
Episode 218 | Building Worlds with Dapper Dan Midas
Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email.In this episode of The Art of Letting Go, I’m joined by my friend and collaborator DDM (aka Manny), a genre-defying artist who’s built his own creative universe rooted in authenticity, boldness, and evolution. We talk about his journey from battle rap to redefining queer artistry in hip-hop, navigating identity, and
Episode 217 | Becoming a Liberated Creator with Talib Jasir
Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email.In this episode of The Art of Letting Go, Mike Brown is joined by Talib Jasir—creative entrepreneur, author, and founder of the Afros & Audio Podcast Festival—for a powerful conversation about reclaiming your voice as a creator. They dive deep into the realities of independent podcasting, bridging the gap between
Episode 216 | Creativity and Faith with Sheila McDaniel
Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email.In this episode of The Art of Letting Go, I sit down with Miss Sheila McDaniel, a powerful storyteller and mother of my dear friend Shaughn. We talk about her journey through faith, the life lessons that led her to write her first book Tears of Faith, and what it means to speak boldly about your relationship with God
Episode 215 | Creative Freedom with MaryGold
Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email.In this inspiring episode of The Art of Letting Go, host Mike Brown sits down with the multi-hyphenate artist MaryGold. They dive deep into what it means to create freely, how routines impact creativity, and the importance of defining success on your own terms. Mary shares her journey as an artist, her struggles with
Episode 214 | Creating Community with Joshua Michael Cruz
Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email.In this powerful episode of The Art of Letting Go, host Mike Brown sits down with Joshua Michael Cruz—coach, community builder, and founder of Where the Soul Grows. They dive deep into the importance of community, vulnerability, and healing as queer men of color.Topics include:🌿 The journey of self-love and emotional
Episode 213 | Past Reflections with James "DatYogaDude" Woods
Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email.In this episode of 'The Art of Letting Go,' host Mike Brown takes a reflective journey through some of the most impactful conversations with his longtime friend , James 'Yoga Dude' Woods. Mike and James discuss their individual paths to entrepreneurship, the distinction between gifts and passions,
Episode 212 | "The Restart"
Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email.Mike Brown returns to his podcast, 'The Art of Letting Go,' sharing updates on his life and the show's future. He discusses moving back to Houston for family time, relocating to Newark, NJ, and restarting his creative journey. Mike emphasizes the importance of taking time for stillness, rebuilding, and
Episode 211 | "Where You Been?"
Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email.Mike Brown returns to The Art of Letting Go podcast, reflecting on his journey from co-hosting to going solo, his creative evolution during the pandemic, and surviving as a full-time podcaster. Sharing his experiences of leaving Los Angeles, living as a nomad, and reconnecting with his roots in Houston, Mike discusse
The Art of Letting Go EP 210 (Live at Newark Pride)
Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email.In this special live episode of "The Art of Letting Go," recorded at Newark Pride, we delve into the intricate world of relationships, exploring romantic connections, platonic bonds, and the essential practice of self-care. It was a truly beautiful event, enriched by the vibrant community of Newark. Special
The Art of Letting Go EP 209 (Live at the Ludlow)
Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email.In this special live episode recorded at the Ludlow House in New York, NY, we dive into an enriching conversation in honor of Juneteenth and Pride Month. Joined by the dynamic YawnyBlew, we explore the intersections of Blackness and Queerness, touching on relationships, empowerment, and self-reflection. Our live audi
Lesson 5: Transitioning from Artist to Entrepreneurship with Jeremiah Marquez
Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email.Jeremiah Marquez, a graphic designer turned business strategist, takes center stage in the season finale of The Creator's Toolkit. Jeremiah's journey from artist to entrepreneur is a testament to his unwavering dedication and innovative mindset. Throughout the episode, he offers invaluable insights into the
Lesson 4: Navigating Artistic Pivots and Powerful Storytelling with Keisha TK Dutes
Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email.Join us on this week's episode as we sit down with Keisha TK Dutes, a multi-talented audio storyteller and visual artist who successfully transitioned from the medical field to the world of audio. Delve into the art of artistic pivots as we explore Keisha's journey, discussing the transformative power of st
Lesson 3: Navigating Creativity, Commerce, and Mental Health with She's Ryan
Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email.In this episode of The Creator's Toolkit, we delve into the world of merchandising with She's Ryan, a multi-talented artist based in New York. She shares her insights on navigating the business of merch, revealing what sells and resonates with audiences. Discover how She's Ryan's self-aware approa
Lesson 2: Unveiling the Merchandise Business with Christoph Jenkins
Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email.This week on The Creator's Toolkit, hosts Mike and Yawny take a moment to recap their second week of merch madness, share updates on their new song 'This Shit Hard,' and dive into a conversation with Christoph Jenkins, founder of The Poet Life. Yawny and Mike were recipients of The Poet Life grant earl
Premiere: The Creator's Toolkit EP 1 Lesson 1: Mastering Rebranding and Relaunching with SadBoyMusic and Rio Japan
Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email.In the premiere episode of The Creator's Toolkit, hosts Mike Brown and YawnyBlew dive into the world of relaunching as they gear up for their second annual March Madness. They talk shop with indie artist SADBOYMUSIC, discussing their various experiences with e-commerce and merchandising. Stylist Rio Japan al
EP 208 Letting Go of... A Smoking Addiction
Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email.This week’s episode is brought to you by The Poet Life (@thepoetlife) and The African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council. John talks to us about his addiction to smoking and how he overcame it. He reflects on his origins of smoking, and how it became a habit, and shares the tools he developed on his journey.
Patreon Exclusive: Happiness Featuring Daddy (Previously Recorded 2019)
Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email.This week’s episode was recorded in 2019. It was previously a Patreon exclusive featuring my dad. We had a conversation about happiness and I had a few of my subscribers say this was one of their favorites. All month I am giving previews to what the Patreon is like in hopes of gaining some new subscribers. Enjoy the
Patreon Exclusive: Today was a Bad Day (Previously released 1/11/23)
Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email.This week’s episode was an exclusive to Patreon when the year first started. Originally recorded January 11, 2023. Mike talks about starting the year with his apartment flooded. manifests being a nomad, and being intentional in life. This episode Mike manifested alot of what the year looked like for him. Let’s reflec
EP 207: Letting Go of... Mis Sentimientos
Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email.In episode 207 of 'The Art of Letting Go,' Mike wrote a journal entry to share on the episode. This is also a rough draft to a new podcast that we will be starting next year. Mike has been in Houston for 3 weeks and these were the feelings that came up during journaling.Want to share a story for the new sho
EP: 206 Letting Go of... New York (with Special Guest 3ddi3 Wayn3)
Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email.In episode 206 of 'The Art of Letting Go,' join your host Mike Brown and 3ddi3 Wayn3 as they reflect on Mike’s past month in New York. P&T Knitwear hosted them at their studio and the two friends had an honest conversation about their friendship, support, being black and queer and more. They also touch
EP 205: Letting Go of... Black and Queer (with Special Guest Je'Vel)
Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email.In episode 205 of 'The Art of Letting Go,' join your host Mike Brown and Je’Vel for a conversation about the power of being both Black and Queer. They talk about music, GLAAD’s Black Queer Creative Summit, community, growth and much more. Je’Vel@je.velJevel.netCheck out my new releases:Desert Thoughts EPDes
EP 204: Letting Go of... The Black Astronaut (with Special Guest Kamal X)
Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email.In episode 204 of 'The Art of Letting Go,' join your host Mike Brown and Kamal X for a conversation about storytelling through photography, confidence, overcoming grief, letting go and more. They also discuss the release of his latest book, The Black Astronaut, which is available now!Kamal X@iamkamalxCheck
EP 203: Letting Go of... Black Men's Health (with Special Guest Denice Ochola)
Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email.In episode 203 of 'The Art of Letting Go,' join your host Mike Brown and Denice Ochola for a conversation recorded at the Brooklyn Museum. They talk about maternity, Black men’s health, and how Black men can be more supportive of each other on their health journeys.Denice Ochola@spreadloveand_Check out my n
EP 202: Letting Go of... Uhhhhhhh (with Special Guest YawnyBlew)
Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email.In episode 202 of 'The Art of Letting Go,' join your host Mike Brown and the captivating YawnyBlew for a unique conversation recorded in the heart of New York's vibrant park. Explore their nomadic journey, discover how they're experiencing the bustling city, and dive into the fascinating world of
EP 201: Letting Go of... Everything
Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email.Hey, it's Episode 201 of The Art of Letting Go, and I'm back after a three-month break with an incredible story to share. During my hiatus, I made a bold move, leaving Los Angeles and embracing the nomadic lifestyle. From the stunning vistas of Vancouver to a road trip adventure and a pit stop in LA for GLA
The Art of Letting Go EP 200 (End of an Era)
Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email.We made it to 200! In this special edition, we have a surprise in store with the incredible YawnyBlew taking the reins as our guest host, while I take a step into the guest seat. Together, we embark on a nostalgic journey through the evolution of our podcast, reminiscing about the highs, the challenges, and the trans
The Art of Letting Go EP 199 (The Road Less Traveled)
Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email.We are one episode away from 200! In this episode I talk about where I am at with the podcast, taking a break and what’s next? It has been a journey and I need to take some time to really focus on where I want to go with this podcast. We will dive more into it in episode 200. Join me on this journey!Meditation by Jam
The Art of Letting Go EP 198 (Learn Something New)
Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email.This week I let one of my students, Michelle, lead the episode. She wanted to ask me some questions and we had a conversation that is leading to some of my next steps on this podcasting journey.Meditation by James Woods aka Dat Yoga Dude (@datyogadude)Ready to start you podcasting journey? Join us at the AOLG Academy
The Art of Letting Go EP 197 (All About Love featuring Dr. Byron Young)
Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email.This week we had some technical issues on the audio end. But, when you do, you have to improvise. One of my nearest and dearest friends, Dr. Byron Young, paid us a visit this week. We talked about a lot. All rooted in love. Byron came in hot and ready to express some feelings about past relationships, his treatment o
The Art of Letting Go EP 196 (In the Shadows featuring Brinan Weeks)
Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email.This week’s episode Brinan returns to the podcast. We dive deeper into where he is at in his life. Last time he was recently divorced. This time he talks to us about being on the rave scene. We talk about sex, addiction, self sabotage and alot more. This episode may have been an even wilder ride than the last but we
The Art of Letting Go EP 195 (Reflecting on Boston featuring Tina Cartwright of Rebranding Motherhood)
Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email.On this episode I take a look back at my time creating in Boston with Tina Cartwright. We talk about love bombing, identity, and artistry. We talk about our own journey's as artist and alot more. Join us on this journey!Tina Cartwright@rebranding.motherhoodThis month is merch madness. The entire month of March u
The Art of Letting Go EP 194 (Self Love, Self Care and Selfish featuring James "DatYogaDude" Woods)
Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email.In this week's episode, James Woods aka DatYogaDude joins us for a deep conversation. We talk about where we are in our lives, the tools that we have, and the difference between self care, self love and being selfish. James even starts to ask questions in preparation of his new podcast that will be coming soon!
The Art of Letting Go EP 193 (Sales, Sobriety, and Songs featuring YawnyBlew)
Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email.In this week's episode, we sit down with YawnyBlew to discuss the experience of selling products during the Merch Madness campaign. We also shares our personal experience of being sober for the entire month of March and the positive impact it had on our lives. Additionally, we reflect on the one year anniversary
The Art of Letting Go EP 192 (Introverts Having an Extroverted Conversation with Angie Vargas)
Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email.On this episode we have a special guest, Angie Vargas. We were apart of a creative circle together for 12 weeks and even travelled to Mexico together. In this episode we talk about being introverts, letting go of community, being vulnerable and communicating in relationships. We dive deep into all f this and more. Jo
The Art of Letting Go EP 191 (Art and Healing featuring Julian J. Walker)
Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email.On this episode we have a special guest, Julian J. Walker. We have a conversation about mental health, being a creative, his work with MOBI and GLAAD and alot more. Join us on this journey!Julian J. Walker@Julian.walkerjulianjwalker.comThis month is merch madness. The entire month of March use the code MADNESS to rec
The Art of Letting Go EP 190 (A Day in the Life of a Mom featuring Tina Cartwright)
Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email.On this episode we have a special guest, Tina Cartwright. We went to college together and she invited me to Maine to talk about rebranding motherhood. We talk about the challenges of being a mother, postpartum depression, empathy, and more. Join us on this journey!Tina Cartwright@rebranding.motherhoodThis month is me
The Art of Letting Go EP 189 (Live at the Soho Warehouse featuring YawnyBlew)
Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email.On this we are live at the Soho Warehouse! This is our first time recording with an audience and we gave listeners an opportunity to be apart of the show. With the support of YawnyBlew as our special guest, we take a deep dive into relationships for queer people of color spanning from romantic relationships, to plato
The Art of Letting Go EP 188 (All Black Everything featuring Janina Jeff of the 'In Those Genes' Podcast and Devan Ringo)
Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email.On this episode we have Janina of 'In Those Genes' Podcast. She was in town for the day with her partner Devan Ringo, who is also a close family friend of Mike. Janina and Devan talk to Mike about their experience of going to an HBCU homecoming, vulnerability amongst partnership, and a lot more. Join us on
The Art of Letting Go EP 187 (Love and Podcasting)
Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email.Happy Valentine’s Day. In today’s episode we are talking about love. Also talking about podcasting. Join him on this journey!Meditation by James Woods aka Dat Yoga Dude (@datyogadude)Thank you for listening. Please subscribe to all of our channels. Hope you enjoy!The Art of Letting Go merch at www.theartoflettinggopo
The Art of Letting Go EP 186 (Letting Go and Manifesting)
Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email.Welcome back! In this week’s episode Mike talks about letting go of shame and event talks about some things he wants to manifest for the new year. Join him on this journey!Meditation by James Woods aka Dat Yoga Dude (@datyogadude)Thank you for listening. Please subscribe to all of our channels. Hope you enjoy!The Art
The Art of Letting Go EP 185 (History Lesson with Special Guest Host James Lott Jr.)
Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email.In this week’s episode I have a special guest returning to the show, but as the host, James Lott Jr.. Being that we are still celebrating the 5th year anniversary it felt important to bring on someone who is both a friend and a mentor. We talk about the journey of the show, how it has changed, lessons learned and muc
The Art of Letting Go EP 184 (Can't Stop, Won't Stop featuring Anthony Valadez)
Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email.In this week’s episode I have a special guest returning to the show, Anthony Valadez. This episode is our 5th year anniversary. Anthony was a major inspiration in the creation of this podcast so I had to bring him on. We talked about where we were 5 years ago, creating with love, consistency and more. Join us on this
The Art of Letting Go EP 183 (The Real Artist's Way featuring YawnyBlew)
Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email.In this week’s episode I have a special guest returning to the show, Yawny Blew. Last year we did an episode and so much has changed in that time. We had a conversation as two artist and talked about vulnerability in art, the definition of an artist, letting go of the fantasy and much more. Join us on this journey!Ya
The Art of Letting Go EP 182 (You Have to Have Vision featuring Nwamaka Ngoddy)
Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email.In this week’s episode I have a special guest on the show, Nwamaka Ngoddy. We went to Xavier together and she has gone on to do some really dope things. She started her own eyewear company called, Anwuli Eyewear and we catch up about our experiences through entrepreneurship. Join us on this journey!Nwamaka Ngoddy@dre
The Art of Letting Go EP 181 (Look Mom No Jobs featuring Nobu Mafu)
Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email.In this week’s episode I have a special guest on the show, Nobu Mafu. We connected through Twitter and found that we had alot in common. We talk about quitting our jobs, motherhood, her podcast (The League of Evil Moms Podcast), and our experiences in podcasting. Join us on this journey!Nobu Mafu@therealnobumafu@leag
The Art of Letting Go EP 180 (35 Lives)
Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email.In this week’s episode I reflect on being 35 and what I’m looking forward to in 36. I leave some stuff behind, answer some listener questions and accept that 36 has to be lived with intention. Join us on this journey!Meditation by James Woods aka Dat Yoga Dude (@datyogadude)Thank you for listening. Please subscribe t
The Art of Letting Go EP 179 (Can't Buy Respect featuring Chase N. Cashe)
Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email.In this week’s episode I have a special guest, Chase N Cashe. I met him about 10 years ago at a Mannie Fresh recording session here in LA and it was dope to reconnect on the podcast. We talked about life in LA, intentions of money, his fitness journey, Can’t Buy Respect and alot more. Join us on this journey!Chase N.
The Art of Letting Go EP 178 (Breaking Generational Curses featuring Victor Jones)
Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email.In this week’s episode I have a special guest, Victor Jones. This may have been one of my favorite episodes because it gave me an opportunity to just listen. Victor talks about narcissistic abuse, letting go of family, reconnecting with his father, building his own family and more. Join us on this journey!Victor Jone
The Art of Letting Go EP 177 (Officially Divorced featuring Brinan Weeks)
Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email.In this week’s episode I have a special guest on the show, educator and comedian, Brinan Weeks. He asked to come on the show, this was our first time meeting and we got to it! We talk about relationships, his recent divorce, cheating, making impulse decisions, lessons learned, and a lot more. Join us on this journey!
The Art of Letting Go EP 176 (Sexual Healing featuring Raka Amaris)
Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email.In this week’s episode I have a special guest on the show, erotic educator and Doula, Raka Amaris. We dive deep into healing sexual trauma, being a doula, learning intimacy, finding strength and more. Join us on this journey!Raka Amaris@officialnaturehowww.officialnatureho.comMeditation by James Woods aka Dat Yoga Du
The Art of Letting Go EP 175 (A Spiritual Conversation Featuring Soul Brotha Jay)
Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email.In this week’s episode I have a special guest on the show, Jeremy Walker. We talk about our spiritual trips, misusing medicine, ancestral practices, reiki, tarot and bone reading, learning nurturing from Black women and more. Join us on this journey!Jeremy Walker@soulbrothajayMeditation by James Woods aka Dat Yoga Du
The Art of Letting Go EP 174 (Manifestation and Collaboration featuring Jeremiah Marquez)
Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email.In this week’s episode I have a special guest on the show, Jeremiah Marquez. Jeremiah started out as a listener of the podcast and became a collaborator on business. We talk about how we connected, breath work, collaborations, entreprenuership, and more. Join us on this journey!Jeremiah Marquezwww.ascnsn.com @vision.
The Art of Letting Go EP 173 (A Reflection In The Desert)
Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email.In this week’s episode I reflect on my Joshua Tree trip before heading back to LA. I talk about some of the lessons I received during this time and take a moment to check in. Join us on this journey!Meditation by James Woods aka Dat Yoga Dude (@datyogadude)Thank you for listening. Please subscribe to all of our chann
The Art of Letting Go EP 172 (Silence The Noise featuring James "Dat Yoga Dude" Woods
Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email.In this week’s episode I have a special guest, James “DatYogaDude” Woods. We went out to Joshua Tree to disconnect from the city and had a lot of stuff come up for us. We talked a lot about listening, visualizing, being a loner, and not more. Join us on this journey!James “Dat Yoga Dude” Woods@datyogadudeDatyogadude.
The Art of Letting Go EP 171 (Creating Community featuring Jet Finley)
Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email.In this week’s episode I have a special guest, Jet Finley. We talk about growing up in Houston, masculinity/femininity, ballroom culture, and more. Join us on this journey!Jet Finley@iamjetfinleyMeditation by James Woods aka Dat Yoga Dude (@datyogadude)Photo by @rodnae.prod (@pexels)Thank you for listening. Please su
The Art of Letting Go EP 170 (Podcasting With Purpose featuring The Boys Podcast)
Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email.In this week’s episode I have two special guest, Crispin and Noah of The Boys Podcast. They brought me on as a guest on their show and I enjoyed the experience so much I wanted to bring them on my show. We talk finding purpose in podcasting, life tips, business and much more. Join us on this journey!The Boys Podcast@
The Art of Letting Go EP 169 (Class in in Session featuring Dr. David Johns)
Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email.In this week’s episode I have a special guest, Dr. David Johns. He is the Executive Director of the National Black Justice Coalition and we talk about the meaning of Same Gender Loving, being educators, the importance of words, and much more! I learned a lot in recording this episode and left feeling inspired. Join u
The Art of Letting Go EP 168 (Podcasters Podcast with The Couple of Nobodies Podcast)
Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email.In this week’s episode I have friends and frequent collaborators, T & Rob of the Couple of Nobodies Podcast. We talk about everything from podcasting to “sports mentality”. We even answer some really dope questions from Jorge (@asapchbz). If you ever needed an episode to be inspired to start your own podcast this
The Art of Letting Go EP 167 (All Things Black and Queer with Thom Kitt)
Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email.In this week’s episode I have Thom Kitt. We met at the Spotify residency that we both participated in. We talk about Thom’s journey as a dancer, Black queerness and alot more. Join us on this journey!Thom Kitt@thomeographyMeditation by James Woods aka Dat Yoga Dude (@datyogadude)DatYogaDude and I released our latest
The Art of Letting Go EP 166 (End of an Era)
Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email.I was sitting in the airport in El Paso and I decided to reflect about leaving my job, feeling stressed and how I feel today.Meditation by James Woods aka Dat Yoga Dude (@datyogadude)DatYogaDude and I released our latest project Phone Meditations that is available at datyogadude.comThank you for listening. Please sub
The Art of Letting Go EP 165 (Therapy 102 with Karen the Therapist)
Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email.This week I have a special guest on the show, Karen The Therapist. We first recorded last year for Therapy 101 and this was our follow up. We talk about Karen’s profession as a therapist, her personal journey of fertility that she is releasing soon, and we take some listener questions and so much more!Karen Balumbu-B
The Art of Letting Go EP 164 (Ask A Therapist with Brandy Hardy)
Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email.This week I have a special guest on the show, therapist (not mine) and friend, Brandy Hardy. We talk about the effects of social media on our mental health, picking a therapist, we take some listener questions and so much more!Brandy Hardyhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/brandy-hardy-los-angeles-ca/95198
The Art of Letting Go EP 163 (Spotify Frequency Free Studio Recap In Real Time Recorded 2/28/22)
Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email.This week’s episode was previously recorded in February. This was my last day recording at the Spotify Frequency Free Studio and I recap the experience. I also answer some listener questions. I appreciate you joining me on this journey.Meditation by James Woods aka Dat Yoga Dude (@datyogadude)Thank you for listening.
The Art of Letting Go EP 162 (Male Vulnerability Revisited w/ Wayne "Alfpha" Bennett, Crenshaw White and James "DatYogaDude" Woods
Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email.In this week’s episode I revisit the topic of male vulnerability with Alfpha, Crenshaw and Datyogadude. We discuss where we are today, reflect on where we were and also answer some listener question. We talk about this and more on this week’s episode. Join us on this journey.Alfpha@alfpha.oneDatyogadude@datyogadudeda
The Art of Letting Go EP 161 (Mental Health Check Ins)
Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email.In this week’s episode I check in on my mental health and I take some listener questions about my mental health journey.Cover photo by: @_kilima__Meditation by James Woods aka Dat Yoga Dude (@datyogadude)Thank you for listening. Please subscribe to all of our channels. Hope you enjoy!My book, In A Panorama: Journal E
The Art of Letting Go EP 160 (No More Starving Artist)
Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email.In this week’s episode I talk about diving deeper into discomfort, becoming a better business man and letting go of the idea of a starving artist. Join me on this journey!Thank you for listening. Please subscribe to all of our channels. Hope you enjoy!My book, In A Panorama: Journal Entries, Short Essays and Other Th
The Art of Letting Go EP 159 (Perceptions From a New Perspective)
Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email.In this week’s episode I revisit my first two episodes. I share my present perspective on the topics of internal and external perceptions. I had technical difficulties so I recorded on my phone at the Soho Warehouse. I talk about all these things and more. Join me on this journey!Thank you for listening. Please subsc
The Art of Letting Go Ep 158 (What's Next?)
Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email.It’s been a minute since I’ve checked in on the show. Life has been moving fast. I take some time to look at where I’m at and where I’m going.Thank you for listening. Please subscribe to all of our channels. Hope you enjoy!My book, In A Panorama: Journal Entries, Short Essays and Other Thangs is available along with
The Art of Letting Go EP 157 (Friendship and Other Thangs with Andre Kelly)
Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email.This week I have a special guest on the show. Friend, creative and vocalist, Andre Kelly. We talk about relationships, friendship, being a gay black man and much more. Join us on this journey!Andre Kelly@browneyedbassThank you for listening. Please subscribe to all of our channels. Hope you enjoy!My book, In A Panora
The Art of Letting Go EP 156 (Creative Conversations with Eric Watkins at the Spotify Frequency Free Studio)
Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email.This week is an episode I recorded at the Spotify Free Studio with friend and music producer, Eric Watkins. We talk about Eric’s creative journey, being inspired by Kanye and even take some listener questions. Join us on this journey!Thank you @spotify for the space to create freely.Eric Watkins@thatbigdudewithglasse
The Art of Letting Go EP 155 (Manifestation and Appreciation with Anthony Prince Leslie at the Spotify Frequency Free Studio)
Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email.This week is an episode I recorded at the Spotify Free Studio with director and founder of Equator Productions, Anthony Prince Leslie. This was our first time meeting in this space and we connected immediately. We talk about our experience at the studio, manifesting your dreams, couples therapy and alot more. Join us
The Art of Letting Go EP 154 (Love and Appreciation with Dr. Byron Young recorded at Spotify's Frequency Free Studio)
Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email.This week’s episode is special. I recorded at Spotify’s Frequency Free Studio with Dr. Byron Young. Byron is one of my closest friends as well as one of my biggest supporters of my creative endeavors. We talk about the journey leading up to recording at Spotify, our relationships with our grandmothers, overcoming gri
The Art of Letting Go EP 153 (Pushing Through w/ Amanda Kaufman)
Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email.This week I have a special guest on the shown, Amanda Kaufman. We talk about pushing through feelings of defeat, growing as both artist and people, and much more. Join us on this journey!Amanda Kaufman@majesticmijaThank you for listening. Please subscribe to all of our channels. Hope you enjoy!My book is available al
The Art of Letting Go EP 152 (Consistency is Key)
Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email.I did not feel like recording this week’s episode. Just to be honest. But, I found the energy to record this morning at 5am. I talk about why I like mornings, following through with your commitments to yourself and consistency. Join us on this journey!Thank you for listening. Please subscribe to all of our channels.
The Art of Letting Go Ep 151 (Fashion Talk with Alden Jackson)
Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email.In this week’s episode I have friend and multi talented fashion designer on the show, Alden Jackson. We talk about Alden’s journey growing up in Compton, finding confidence in entrepreneurship and much more. Join us on this journey!Alden Jackson@aldenfashionbear@coolandcasualstudiosThank you for listening. Please sub
The Art of Letting Go EP 150 (Catching Up with Julius Tonzel)
Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email.In this week’s episode I have friend and fellow Xavier University of Louisiana alumni, Julius Tonzel. We catch up about life post college, our journeys as gay men and navigating relationships and marriage. Join us on this journey!Julius Tonzel@jayeltee_Thank you for listening. Please subscribe to all of our channels.
The Art of Letting Go EP 149 (Covid Lessons)
Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email.In this week’s episode I talk about having covid. I caught it last week. After expressing my fears the week before about it, it caught up to me. Having Covid made me face some fears and push through accomplishing some goals. I finished the book yall! It’s available for preorder! Join me on this journey!Thank you for
The Art of Letting Go EP 148 (What Turns You On?)
Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email.This week’s episode is our first back of the year. Its been a while and I wanted to look at what turns me on? Not in the way you are thinking. What turns my spirit on when I am feeling off. I talk about this and more on this week’s episode. Join me on this journey!Thank you for listening. Please subscribe to all of o
The Art of Letting EP 147 (Confidence and Completion)
Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email.This week’s episode felt really good. Coming off of finishing my book and performing this past weekend I wanted to share what I was feeling in the moment. I talked about confidence, completion and so much more. Join me on this journey.Thank you for listening. Please subscribe to all of our channels. Hope you enjoy!Ch
The Art of Letting Go EP 146 (Navigating Tough Decisions)
Got thoughts, feedback, or questions? We’d love to hear from you—send us an email.This week’s episode was hard to record. I have been considering rehoming my dog because she is so stressed out. It is a tough decision, but it feels selfish to keep her knowing that she needs so much attention. I took a moment to just express what I am feeling right now in the moment. Join me on this journey.*I said
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