No. 1 Contender: Recent Episodes
Eshu Brown
No. 1 Contender is a podcast aimed at improving lives of others, while also introducing several different areas of mental health that may otherwise go unnoticed. Hosts Eshu Brown and Troy Burks are two African-American male therapists that have worked with a diverse population and have combined 30 years of experience working with clients with a large array of issues. No. 1 Contender’s main focus is to shine light on the continued battle with self that may impede one’s progress.
Part 2 of our discussion on the importance of self-care and a special wrap-up of our first season of shows.
Burks and Brown examine the importance of self-care in our daily lives, especially when dealing with the pressure of being an athlete.
Burks & Brown tackle the harmful effects of judgment and how it can present a barrier to end the stigma of seeking help. Also we examine the topic from working with athletes and the pressure they face as a result of judgment.
Burks and Brown @ The Therapy Room examine the concept of blaming others and how it can affect one's ability to address issues and solve problems.
Burks and Brown continue the journey with a conversation about coping with choices, and making them work towards one's benefit.
Burks & Brown examine the power of action in decision-making and how choices have a direct impact on your growth and understanding.
Burks and Brown tackle the concept of where thoughts are born and how they connect to feelings, which in turn could govern decison-making.
Burks and Brown take a look at the psychological impact of how we approach situations by discussing the differences and factors in failing, trying and doing,
In our second episode we discuss winning vs. losing and the connections in sports and everyday life.
In our second episode we discuss winning vs losing and the connections in sports and everyday life.
Our premiere episode discusses the psychological impact of New Year’s Resolutions and ways to properly set goals, in addition to an introductory discussion about athletes and mental health, which will be explored on future episodes.