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J.R.

The Let’s Heal Already Podcast is a podcast for the sometimes-impatient, sometimes-cranky person doing some healing. This podcast will cover ground on a variety of topics from mental wellness and emotional literacy, to Blackness, to masculinity and femininity, to ending misogyny and patriarchy, to last but not least, bisexuality and ending sexual shame.

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In this episode of the Let's Heal Already podcast, J.R. discusses Decluttering, fashion & the mind.Resources:

rian's TikTok (thatadult)

anatta in Buddhism

The Power of Style: How Fashion Shapes Your Identity by Subham Behera

Biography of Sociologist George Herbert MeadA Pioneer of Symbolic Interaction Theory by Ashley Crossman

Dear Bi Men: A Black Man's Perspective on Power, Consent, Breaking Down Binaries, and Combating Erasure by J.R. Yussuf is being published by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠North Atlantic Books⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and distributed by Penguin Random House in Spring 2024, is now available for pre-order ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Unspoken Complexity of “Self-Care”⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Is It Time to Leave Your Therapist? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The conditioning that fuels the mental health epidemic for Black men, and how to stop it⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by J.R. Yussuf

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠7 Day Mental Health Workout Plan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by J.R. Yussuf

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠4 Questions Every Bisexual Guy Should Ask A Potential Therapist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by J.R. Yussuf

J.R. created the Twitter hashtag #BisexualMenSpeak for bisexual+ men & masculine identified folks to have the space to speak for themselves & talk about how being bisexual+ impacts the way they move through the world, and maintains a YouTube channel devoted to self-improvement, emotional literacy & forgiveness. Ask a question: theotherfwordbook@gmail.com

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In this episode of the Let's Heal Already podcast, J.R. discusses How to Handle Being Accepted.Resources:

Internal Family Systems Therapy via Psychology Today

The Fear of Acceptance: Are We Afraid of Being Rejected or Accepted? by John Amodeo PhD

What Is Symbolic Interactionism? by Ashley Crossman

Toxic Positivity: The Dark Side of Positive Vibes⁠⁠ by ⁠⁠Samara Quintero, LMFT, CHT⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Jamie Long, PsyD

Dear Bi Men: A Black Man's Perspective on Power, Consent, Breaking Down Binaries, and Combating Erasure by J.R. Yussuf is being published by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠North Atlantic Books⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and distributed by Penguin Random House in Spring 2024, is now available for pre-order ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Unspoken Complexity of “Self-Care”⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Is It Time to Leave Your Therapist? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The conditioning that fuels the mental health epidemic for Black men, and how to stop it⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by J.R. Yussuf

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠7 Day Mental Health Workout Plan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by J.R. Yussuf

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠4 Questions Every Bisexual Guy Should Ask A Potential Therapist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by J.R. Yussuf

J.R. created the Twitter hashtag #BisexualMenSpeak for bisexual+ men & masculine identified folks to have the space to speak for themselves & talk about how being bisexual+ impacts the way they move through the world, and maintains a YouTube channel devoted to self-improvement, emotional literacy & forgiveness. Ask a question: theotherfwordbook@gmail.com

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In this episode of the Let's Heal Already podcast, J.R. discusses Taraji P Henson, showbiz, and toxic positivity.Resources:

Toxic Positivity: The Dark Side of Positive Vibes⁠ by ⁠Samara Quintero, LMFT, CHT⁠ and ⁠Jamie Long, PsyD

What Is Toxic Positivity—and Why Are Experts Saying It's Dangerous Right Now? by Claire Gillespie ‘Toxic Positivity’ Is Real — and It’s a Big Problem During the Pandemic by Simone MarieTime to ditch ‘toxic positivity,’ experts say: ‘It’s okay not to be okay’ by Allyson ChiuPros & Cons of Going To Therapy by J.R. Yussuf

Dear Bi Men: A Black Man's Perspective on Power, Consent, Breaking Down Binaries, and Combating Erasure by J.R. Yussuf is being published by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠North Atlantic Books⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and distributed by Penguin Random House in Spring 2024, is now available for pre-order ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Unspoken Complexity of “Self-Care”⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Is It Time to Leave Your Therapist? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The conditioning that fuels the mental health epidemic for Black men, and how to stop it⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by J.R. Yussuf

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠7 Day Mental Health Workout Plan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by J.R. Yussuf

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠4 Questions Every Bisexual Guy Should Ask A Potential Therapist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by J.R. Yussuf

J.R. created the Twitter hashtag #BisexualMenSpeak for bisexual+ men & masculine identified folks to have the space to speak for themselves & talk about how being bisexual+ impacts the way they move through the world, and maintains a YouTube channel devoted to self-improvement, emotional literacy & forgiveness. Ask a question: theotherfwordbook@gmail.com

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In this episode of the Let's Heal Already podcast, J.R. Unpacks Black Boyhood (& Stan culture) w/⁠Mel⁠ (@torontoparadise). Trigger Warning: mention of intimate partner violence from 11:40-13:40. Content Warning: Black male queerness is referenced as a potential saboteur for the enjoyment or authenticity of a film on Black boyhood from 58:32-59:15.Resources:Male Survivors dot orgMale Survivors of Abuse by Women Can Heal Without Misogyny by Araya Baker, M.Phil.Ed.Black Boys Are Not Safe by F.D. Signifier Boosie, Black Boys, and Rape Culture by Intelexual Media ⁠How to Set Healthy Boundaries: 10 Examples + PDF Worksheets⁠.

Why You Always Get Taken for Granted (And How to Quit) by Allison Fallon

Dear Bi Men: A Black Man's Perspective on Power, Consent, Breaking Down Binaries, and Combating Erasure by J.R. Yussuf is being published by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠North Atlantic Books⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and distributed by Penguin Random House in Spring 2024, is now available for pre-order ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Light reading:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Unspoken Complexity of “Self-Care”⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Is It Time to Leave Your Therapist? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The conditioning that fuels the mental health epidemic for Black men, and how to stop it⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by J.R. Yussuf

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠7 Day Mental Health Workout Plan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by J.R. Yussuf

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠4 Questions Every Bisexual Guy Should Ask A Potential Therapist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by J.R. Yussuf

J.R. created the Twitter hashtag #BisexualMenSpeak for bisexual+ men & masculine identified folks to have the space to speak for themselves & talk about how being bisexual+ impacts the way they move through the world, and maintains a YouTube channel devoted to self-improvement, emotional literacy & forgiveness. Ask a question: theotherfwordbook@gmail.com

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In this episode of the Let's Heal Already podcast, J.R. discusses The Human Bill of Rights.

Rehabilitation or (Retiring) from the “Empath” identity and timeline.

How to Set Healthy Boundaries: 10 Examples + PDF Worksheets.

Digital Minimalism Whilst Black

Why You Always Get Taken for Granted (And How to Quit)

Personal Development School | Healing Your Insecure Attachment Style

Dear Bi Men: A Black Man's Perspective on Power, Consent, Breaking Down Binaries, and Combating Erasure by J.R. Yussuf is being published by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠North Atlantic Books⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and distributed by Penguin Random House in Spring 2024, is now available for pre-order ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Unspoken Complexity of “Self-Care”⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Is It Time to Leave Your Therapist? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The conditioning that fuels the mental health epidemic for Black men, and how to stop it⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by J.R. Yussuf

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠7 Day Mental Health Workout Plan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by J.R. Yussuf

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠4 Questions Every Bisexual Guy Should Ask A Potential Therapist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by J.R. Yussuf

J.R. created the Twitter hashtag #BisexualMenSpeak for bisexual+ men & masculine identified folks to have the space to speak for themselves & talk about how being bisexual+ impacts the way they move through the world, and maintains a YouTube channel devoted to self-improvement, emotional literacy & forgiveness. Ask a question: theotherfwordbook@gmail.com

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In this episode of the Let's Heal Already podcast, J.R. discusses combating the winter blues aka S.A.D. (seasonal affective disorder) with Rob of the howdo_uwantit podcast.

14 Ways to Ease Seasonal Depressionby ⁠Beth W. Orenstein⁠ and ⁠Michelle Pugle⁠⁠ ⁠

Dear Bi Men: A Black Man's Perspective on Power, Consent, Breaking Down Binaries, and Combating Erasure by J.R. Yussuf is being published by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠North Atlantic Books⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and distributed by Penguin Random House in Spring 2024, is now available for pre-order ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Unspoken Complexity of “Self-Care”⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Is It Time to Leave Your Therapist? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The conditioning that fuels the mental health epidemic for Black men, and how to stop it⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by J.R. Yussuf

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠7 Day Mental Health Workout Plan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by J.R. Yussuf

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠4 Questions Every Bisexual Guy Should Ask A Potential Therapist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by J.R. Yussuf

J.R. created the Twitter hashtag #BisexualMenSpeak for bisexual+ men & masculine identified folks to have the space to speak for themselves & talk about how being bisexual+ impacts the way they move through the world, and maintains a YouTube channel devoted to self-improvement, emotional literacy & forgiveness. Ask a question: theotherfwordbook@gmail.com

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In this episode of the Let's Heal Already podcast, J.R. goes over 10 Green Flags That It's (Probably) Safe To Be Vulnerable by Heidi Priebe.

8 Relationship Green Flags You Should Definitely Pay Attention To by Amanda Chatel

Dear Bi Men: A Black Man's Perspective on Power, Consent, Breaking Down Binaries, and Combating Erasure by J.R. Yussuf is being published by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠North Atlantic Books⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and distributed by Penguin Random House in Spring 2024, is now available for pre-order ⁠⁠⁠⁠here.⁠⁠⁠⁠

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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Unspoken Complexity of “Self-Care”⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Is It Time to Leave Your Therapist? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The conditioning that fuels the mental health epidemic for Black men, and how to stop it⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by J.R. Yussuf

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠7 Day Mental Health Workout Plan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by J.R. Yussuf

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠4 Questions Every Bisexual Guy Should Ask A Potential Therapist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by J.R. Yussuf

J.R. created the Twitter hashtag #BisexualMenSpeak for bisexual+ men & masculine identified folks to have the space to speak for themselves & talk about how being bisexual+ impacts the way they move through the world, and maintains a YouTube channel devoted to self-improvement, emotional literacy & forgiveness. Ask a question: theotherfwordbook@gmail.com

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In this episode of the Let's Heal Already podcast, J.R. discusses effective ways of coping with rejection with DJ Dimple.

4 Strategies to Cope With Rejection by Sharon Martin, DSW, LCSW

Dear Bi Men: A Black Man's Perspective on Power, Consent, Breaking Down Binaries, and Combating Erasure by J.R. Yussuf is being published by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠North Atlantic Books⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and distributed by Penguin Random House in Spring 2024, is now available for pre-order ⁠⁠⁠here.⁠⁠⁠

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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Unspoken Complexity of “Self-Care”⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Is It Time to Leave Your Therapist? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The conditioning that fuels the mental health epidemic for Black men, and how to stop it⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by J.R. Yussuf

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠7 Day Mental Health Workout Plan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by J.R. Yussuf

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠4 Questions Every Bisexual Guy Should Ask A Potential Therapist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by J.R. Yussuf

J.R. created the Twitter hashtag #BisexualMenSpeak for bisexual+ men & masculine identified folks to have the space to speak for themselves & talk about how being bisexual+ impacts the way they move through the world, and maintains a YouTube channel devoted to self-improvement, emotional literacy & forgiveness. Ask a question: theotherfwordbook@gmail.com

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In this episode of the Let's Heal Already podcast, J.R. discuses using PTO for mental health days more often, especially around major holidays.

Dear Bi Men: A Black Man's Perspective on Power, Consent, Breaking Down Binaries, and Combating Erasure by J.R. Yussuf is being published by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠North Atlantic Books⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and distributed by Penguin Random House in Spring 2024, is now available for pre-order ⁠⁠here.⁠⁠

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⁠⁠⁠⁠The Unspoken Complexity of “Self-Care”⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Is It Time to Leave Your Therapist? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠The conditioning that fuels the mental health epidemic for Black men, and how to stop it⁠⁠⁠⁠ by J.R. Yussuf

⁠⁠⁠⁠7 Day Mental Health Workout Plan⁠⁠⁠⁠ by J.R. Yussuf

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠4 Questions Every Bisexual Guy Should Ask A Potential Therapist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by J.R. Yussuf

J.R. created the Twitter hashtag #BisexualMenSpeak for bisexual+ men & masculine identified folks to have the space to speak for themselves & talk about how being bisexual+ impacts the way they move through the world, and maintains a YouTube channel devoted to self-improvement, emotional literacy & forgiveness. Ask a question: theotherfwordbook@gmail.com

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In the season 3 premiere of the Let's Heal Already podcast, J.R. discuses updates to the podcast as well as his recent journey first questioning, then deconstructing "identity."

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Murray's Theory of Psychogenic Needs

Bisexual Men Speak: A Black Perspective on Breaking Down Binaries, Navigating Power and Consent, and Finding Liberation by J.R. Yussuf is being published by ⁠⁠⁠North Atlantic Books⁠⁠⁠ and distributed by Penguin Random House in Spring 2024.

Light reading:

⁠⁠⁠The Unspoken Complexity of “Self-Care”⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠Is It Time to Leave Your Therapist? ⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠The conditioning that fuels the mental health epidemic for Black men, and how to stop it⁠⁠⁠ by J.R. Yussuf

⁠⁠⁠7 Day Mental Health Workout Plan⁠⁠⁠ by J.R. Yussuf

⁠⁠⁠⁠4 Questions Every Bisexual Guy Should Ask A Potential Therapist⁠⁠⁠⁠ by J.R. Yussuf

J.R. created the Twitter hashtag #BisexualMenSpeak for bisexual+ men & masculine identified folks to have the space to speak for themselves & talk about how being bisexual+ impacts the way they move through the world, and maintains a YouTube channel devoted to self-improvement, emotional literacy & forgiveness. Ask a question: theotherfwordbook@gmail.com

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In this episode of the Let's Heal Already Podcast, J.R. goes over Signs of Emotional Safety w/ Patrice Bryan.

Follow Patrice on Instagram & Facebook here: @PatPontificates

4 Pillars of Authentic Leadership: How Vulnerability helps to create psychological safety

The Loneliness Epidemic Persists: A Post-Pandemic Look at the State of Loneliness among U.S. Adults

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Bisexual Men Speak: A Black Perspective on Breaking Down Binaries, Navigating Power and Consent, and Finding Liberation by J.R. Yussuf is being published by ⁠⁠North Atlantic Books⁠⁠ and distributed by Penguin Random House in Spring 2024.

Light reading:

⁠⁠The Unspoken Complexity of “Self-Care”⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠Is It Time to Leave Your Therapist? ⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠The conditioning that fuels the mental health epidemic for Black men, and how to stop it⁠⁠ by J.R. Yussuf

⁠⁠7 Day Mental Health Workout Plan⁠⁠ by J.R. Yussuf

⁠⁠⁠4 Questions Every Bisexual Guy Should Ask A Potential Therapist⁠⁠⁠ by J.R. Yussuf

J.R. created the Twitter hashtag #BisexualMenSpeak for bisexual+ men & masculine identified folks to have the space to speak for themselves & talk about how being bisexual+ impacts the way they move through the world, and maintains a YouTube channel devoted to self-improvement, emotional literacy & forgiveness. Ask a question: theotherfwordbook@gmail.com

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In this episode of the Let's Heal Already Podcast, J.R. shares his thoughts on being the bigger person.

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Bisexual Men Speak: A Black Perspective on Breaking Down Binaries, Navigating Power and Consent, and Finding Liberation by J.R. Yussuf is being published by ⁠North Atlantic Books⁠ and distributed by Penguin Random House in Spring 2024.

Light reading:

⁠The Unspoken Complexity of “Self-Care”⁠

⁠⁠Is It Time to Leave Your Therapist? ⁠⁠

⁠The conditioning that fuels the mental health epidemic for Black men, and how to stop it⁠ by J.R. Yussuf

⁠7 Day Mental Health Workout Plan⁠ by J.R. Yussuf

⁠⁠4 Questions Every Bisexual Guy Should Ask A Potential Therapist⁠⁠ by J.R. Yussuf

J.R. created the Twitter hashtag #BisexualMenSpeak for bisexual+ men & masculine identified folks to have the space to speak for themselves & talk about how being bisexual+ impacts the way they move through the world, and maintains a YouTube channel devoted to self-improvement, emotional literacy & forgiveness. Ask a question: theotherfwordbook@gmail.com

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In this episode of the Let's Heal Already Podcast, J.R. discusses how he's Feeling about his book deal & asking for needs in relationships. Subscribe for exclusive episodes here.

Bisexual Men Speak: A Black Perspective on Breaking Down Binaries, Navigating Power and Consent, and Finding Liberation by J.R. Yussuf is being published by North Atlantic Books and distributed by Penguin Random House in Spring 2024.

Light reading:

The Unspoken Complexity of “Self-Care”

⁠Is It Time to Leave Your Therapist? ⁠

The conditioning that fuels the mental health epidemic for Black men, and how to stop it by J.R. Yussuf

7 Day Mental Health Workout Plan by J.R. Yussuf

⁠4 Questions Every Bisexual Guy Should Ask A Potential Therapist⁠ by J.R. Yussuf

J.R. created the Twitter hashtag #BisexualMenSpeak for bisexual+ men & masculine identified folks to have the space to speak for themselves & talk about how being bisexual+ impacts the way they move through the world, and maintains a YouTube channel devoted to self-improvement, emotional literacy & forgiveness. Ask a question: theotherfwordbook@gmail.com

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This episode is about feeling sad because of white supremacy | Patriarchal Violence.Click here for a working definition of patriarchal violence rooted in Black feminisms and created by the Abolishing Patriarchal Violence Innovation Lab.Let's Talk Bruh Podcast | Yolo Akili, Founder of BEAM, is Living in Alignment.

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Bisexual Men Speak: A Black Perspective on Breaking Down Binaries, Navigating Power and Consent, and Finding Liberation by J.R. Yussuf is being published by ⁠North Atlantic Books⁠ and distributed by Penguin Random House in Spring 2024.

Light reading:

⁠The Unspoken Complexity of “Self-Care”⁠

⁠⁠Is It Time to Leave Your Therapist? ⁠⁠

⁠The conditioning that fuels the mental health epidemic for Black men, and how to stop it⁠ by J.R. Yussuf

⁠7 Day Mental Health Workout Plan⁠ by J.R. Yussuf

⁠⁠4 Questions Every Bisexual Guy Should Ask A Potential Therapist⁠⁠ by J.R. Yussuf

J.R. created the Twitter hashtag #BisexualMenSpeak for bisexual+ men & masculine identified folks to have the space to speak for themselves & talk about how being bisexual+ impacts the way they move through the world, and maintains a YouTube channel devoted to self-improvement, emotional literacy & forgiveness. Ask a question: theotherfwordbook@gmail.com

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In this episode of the Let's Heal Already Podcast, J.R. gives examples of how to apologize in a way that's meaningful.

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Bisexual Men Speak: A Black Perspective on Breaking Down Binaries, Navigating Power and Consent, and Finding Liberation by J.R. Yussuf is being published by ⁠⁠North Atlantic Books⁠⁠ and distributed by Penguin Random House in Spring 2024.

Light reading:

⁠⁠The Unspoken Complexity of “Self-Care”⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠Is It Time to Leave Your Therapist? ⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠The conditioning that fuels the mental health epidemic for Black men, and how to stop it⁠⁠ by J.R. Yussuf

⁠⁠7 Day Mental Health Workout Plan⁠⁠ by J.R. Yussuf

⁠⁠⁠4 Questions Every Bisexual Guy Should Ask A Potential Therapist⁠⁠⁠ by J.R. Yussuf

J.R. created the Twitter hashtag #BisexualMenSpeak for bisexual+ men & masculine identified folks to have the space to speak for themselves & talk about how being bisexual+ impacts the way they move through the world, and maintains a YouTube channel devoted to self-improvement, emotional literacy & forgiveness. Ask a question: theotherfwordbook@gmail.com

⁠⁠Curious Cat⁠⁠

⁠⁠Venmo⁠⁠

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In this episode of the Let's Heal Already Podcast, J.R. discusses learning his mental, emotional, and political limits and doing what he can to avoid burnout. Subscribe for exclusive episodes here: https://anchor.fm/letshealalready/subscribe

Self-Care for Change Agents and Activists The Homecoming Podcast with Dr. Themahttps://open.spotify.com/episode/30qLL7XIB0ZfnxqIorsr2N?si=Lykz-KyJTWu6pDUIMI6Jpg

The Unspoken Complexity of “Self-Care” https://blog.usejournal.com/the-unspoken-complexity-of-self-care-8c9f30233467 The conditioning that fuels the mental health epidemic for Black men, and how to stop it by J.R. Yussuf http://blackyouthproject.com/the-conditioning-that-fuels-the-mental-health-epidemic-for-black-men-and-how-to-stop-it/ Is It Time to Leave Your Therapist?: https://queeringpsychology.com/2019/02/24/is-it-time-to-leave-your-therapist/amp/?__twitter_impression=true J.R. created the Twitter hashtag #BisexualMenSpeak for bisexual+ men & masculine identified folks to have the space to speak for themselves & talk about how being bisexual+ impacts the way they move through the world, and maintains a YouTube channel devoted to self-improvement, emotional literacy & forgiveness. Ask a question: theotherfwordbook@gmail.com Curious Cat: https://curiouscat.me/JRYussuf Venmo: @JRYussuf If you like the sound of J.R.'s voice click here: www.JR-Yussuf.com/voiceover Website: https://jryussuf.com/ Check out the 7 Day Mental Health Workout Plan J.R. created here: https://goodmenproject.com/health/7-day-mental-health-workout-plan-dg/ 4 Questions Every Bisexual Guy Should Ask A Potential Therapist: https://www.menshealth.com/health/a37612551/bisexual-friendly-therapist/

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In this episode of the Let's Heal Already podcast J.R. talks about the Pros and Cons of Going To Therapy. Subscribe for exclusive episodes here: https://anchor.fm/letshealalready/subscribe

As I discuss, therapy can definitely be a life saving resource, however it was developed in & exists within a white supremacist society that works hard to quell any & every revolutionary bone in your body in my experience. Recently in the media, people have been saying cops should be replaced with counsellors and I'm hear to say that is not it. I've gone on to talk about the ways therapy is not automatically a good place for bisexual men or Black people, etc. on my Twitter (@JRYussuf) & at the same time I find this a very tricky thing to talk about because therapy has helped me IMMENSELY. It has helped me heal in certain regards, develop the necessary tools to survive & advocate for myself etc while also feeding me flawed dreams that the country is getting better incrementally because of democrats who are "on the right side." It legitimizes white supremacy.In short, white supremacy created (& exacerbates) the global circumstances necessary for me to find American therapy immensely helpful, which fosters the desire to cling to neoliberalism (another agent of white supremacy) for comfort & salvation.Thread on more of my thoughts on this: https://twitter.com/JRYussuf/status/1271482608166330369?s=19 Medical Industrial Complex Visual: https://leavingevidence.wordpress.com/2015/02/06/medical-industrial-complex-visual/ Brutally honest thread listing many of the failings of Western therapy & our approach to mental wellness overall: https://twitter.com/benedict_rs/status/1337532595286978563 The Unspoken Complexity of “Self-Care” https://blog.usejournal.com/the-unspoken-complexity-of-self-care-8c9f30233467 The conditioning that fuels the mental health epidemic for Black men, and how to stop it by J.R. Yussufhttp://blackyouthproject.com/the-conditioning-that-fuels-the-mental-health-epidemic-for-black-men-and-how-to-stop-it/ Is It Time to Leave Your Therapist?: https://queeringpsychology.com/2019/02/24/is-it-time-to-leave-your-therapist/amp/?__twitter_impression=true

J.R. created the Twitter hashtag #BisexualMenSpeak for bisexual+ men & masculine identified folks to have the space to speak for themselves & talk about how being bisexual+ impacts the way they move through the world, and maintains a YouTube channel devoted to self-improvement, emotional literacy & forgiveness. Ask a question: theotherfwordbook@gmail.com Curious Cat: https://curiouscat.me/JRYussuf Venmo: @JRYussuf If you like the sound of J.R.'s voice click here: www.JR-Yussuf.com/voiceover Website: https://jryussuf.com/ Check out the 7 Day Mental Health Workout Plan J.R. created here: https://goodmenproject.com/health/7-day-mental-health-workout-plan-dg/ 4 Questions Every Bisexual Guy Should Ask A Potential Therapist: https://www.menshealth.com/health/a37612551/bisexual-friendly-therapist/

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In this episode of the Let's Heal Already podcast J.R. has Lizzy Lesbiana, The People's Lesbian, on as a guest to talk about Lesbian Visibility Day, her podcast, The People's Lesbian, and being a Black lesbian from New York. Subscribe for exclusive episodes here: https://anchor.fm/letshealalready/subscribe

The People's Lesbian Podcast: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Peoples-Lesbian-Podcast/B08K56TFZW Summary of The People's Lesbian Podcast: Hold on to your rainbows and join me Lizzy Lesbiana for a weekly dose of LGBTQ+ news, education, community interviews, entertainment and of course, some humor. Find me on Instagram at the @lizzy_lesbiana and @the_peoples_lesbian. Lesbian Visibility Day: 5 ways you can make a difference: https://culturess.com/2019/04/26/lesbian-visibility-day-5-ways-you-can-make-a-difference/ Lesbian Visibility Week is the only national campaign and event targeted at LBTQ women: https://www.lesbianvisibilityweek.com 5 Things You Can Do to Support Your LGBTQ Students: https://www.wgu.edu/heyteach/article/5-things-you-can-do-support-your-lgbtq-students1809.html Halo’s Cortana Helped Me Take Pride in Coming Out: https://blacknerdproblems.com/halo-cortana-helped-me-take-pride-in-coming-out/ The Nigerian filmmakers risking jail with lesbian movie Ife: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-54070446

J.R. created the Twitter hashtag #BisexualMenSpeak for bisexual+ men & masculine identified folks to have the space to speak for themselves & talk about how being bisexual+ impacts the way they move through the world, and maintains a YouTube channel devoted to self-improvement, emotional literacy & forgiveness. Ask a question: theotherfwordbook@gmail.com Curious Cat: https://curiouscat.me/JRYussuf Venmo: @JRYussuf If you like the sound of J.R.'s voice click here: www.JR-Yussuf.com/voiceover Website: https://jryussuf.com/ Check out the 7 Day Mental Health Workout Plan J.R. created here: https://goodmenproject.com/health/7-day-mental-health-workout-plan-dg/ 4 Questions Every Bisexual Guy Should Ask A Potential Therapist: https://www.menshealth.com/health/a37612551/bisexual-friendly-therapist/

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In this episode of the Let's Heal Already Podcast J.R. responds to the viral essay, Is Therapy-Speak Making Us Selfish? Subscribe for exclusive episodes here: https://anchor.fm/letshealalready/subscribe The Unspoken Complexity of “Self-Care:" https://medium.com/@deanna/the-unspoken-complexity-of-self-care-8c9f30233467 The conditioning that fuels the mental health epidemic for Black men, and how to stop it: http://blackyouthproject.com/the-conditioning-that-fuels-the-mental-health-epidemic-for-black-men-and-how-to-stop-it/ Is It Time To Leave Your Therapist?: https://queeringpsychology.com/2019/02/24/is-it-time-to-leave-your-therapist/amp/?__twitter_impression=true J.R. created the Twitter hashtag #BisexualMenSpeak for bisexual+ men & masculine identified folks to have the space to speak for themselves & talk about how being bisexual+ impacts the way they move through the world, and maintains a YouTube channel devoted to self-improvement, emotional literacy & forgiveness. Ask a question: theotherfwordbook@gmail.com Curious Cat: https://curiouscat.me/JRYussuf  Venmo: @JRYussuf If you like the sound of J.R.'s voice click here: www.JR-Yussuf.com/voiceover Website: https://jryussuf.com/ Check out the 7 Day Mental Health Workout Plan J.R. created here: https://goodmenproject.com/health/7-day-mental-health-workout-plan-dg/ 4 Questions Every Bisexual Guy Should Ask A Potential Therapist: https://www.menshealth.com/health/a37612551/bisexual-friendly-therapist/

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This episode of the Let's Heal Already Podcast is titled, Low-key Signs of Sexual Shame, building on a previous episode (Signs You Have Sexual Shame & Am I a Simp?). Subscribe for exclusive episodes here: https://anchor.fm/letshealalready/subscribe

6 Signs You Might Have Sexual Shame—and How To Overcome It by Morgan Mandriota: https://www.wellandgood.com/sexual-shame-signs/

Pros vs Cons of Growing Up Christian (& Bisexual): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLVNnHr_Fa4&t=152s

What Men Who Use Sex Toys Know That You Don’t: https://www.lehmiller.com/blog/2020/11/2/what-men-who-use-sex-toys-know-that-you-dont

The health benefits of sex toys: https://patient.info/news-and-features/sex-toys-health-benefits-for-women-men

It’s National Orgasm Day, so here are seven different types of male orgasms: https://metro.co.uk/2019/07/31/national-orgasm-day-seven-different-types-male-orgasms-10495431/

Sexplain It: I'm Pumped to Try Pegging—Except One Aspect Terrifies Me: https://www.menshealth.com/sex-women/a34112350/sexplain-it-pegging-fear/

The Best Butt Stuff to Try, Whether You're Brand New or an Anal Pro: https://www.menshealth.com/sex-women/a27720470/anal-sex-tips-for-beginners-and-pros/

Sexplain It: I Got Obsessed With Butt Stuff, and Now I Can't Orgasm Without It: https://www.menshealth.com/sex-women/a34449781/sexplain-it-anal-play-obsession/

Important to ask oneself, "what's so bad about ppl thinking I'm gay?" If we can suspend the colossal oppression & rejection gay men face at every level abovehead for a moment, what would be so bad about people thinking you're gay? What negative ideas about being gay are you holding onto? And to be clear, the affects of bi-erasure are devastating & fatal. In years to come hopefully research will be done to show the breadth bi-erasure has on bisexual+ men/masc people. I do, however, find value in going down this line of questioning & being reflective. Thread about divesting from cares of being perceived as gay or soft as a part of healthy masculinity (w/ mention of bierasure) : https://twitter.com/JRYussuf/status/1296591315266871296 J.R. created the Twitter hashtag #BisexualMenSpeak for bisexual+ men & masculine identified folks to have the space to speak for themselves & talk about how being bisexual+ impacts the way they move through the world, and maintains a YouTube channel devoted to self-improvement, emotional literacy & forgiveness. Ask a question: theotherfwordbook@gmail.com Curious Cat: https://curiouscat.me/JRYussuf Venmo: @JRYussuf If you like the sound of J.R.'s voice click here: www.JR-Yussuf.com/voiceover Website: https://jryussuf.com/ Check out the 7 Day Mental Health Workout Plan J.R. created here: https://goodmenproject.com/health/7-day-mental-health-workout-plan-dg/ 4 Questions Every Bisexual Guy Should Ask A Potential Therapist: https://www.menshealth.com/health/a37612551/bisexual-friendly-therapist/

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In this episode of the Let's Heal Already podcast J.R. talks disability and bisexuality in the LGBTQ+ Community with Chara (they/them/xe/xim – The Black Bisexual). Subscribe for exclusive episodes here: https://anchor.fm/letshealalready/subscribe

Chara (they/them/xe/xim – The Black Bisexual) www.instagram.com/theblackbisexual www.twitter.com/theblaquebi 

Bisexuality and Disability: https://biresource.org/bi-info/bisexuality-and-disability/

J.R. created the Twitter hashtag #BisexualMenSpeak for bisexual+ men & masculine identified folks to have the space to speak for themselves & talk about how being bisexual+ impacts the way they move through the world, and maintains a YouTube channel devoted to self-improvement, emotional literacy & forgiveness. Ask a question: theotherfwordbook@gmail.com Curious Cat: https://curiouscat.me/JRYussuf  Venmo: @JRYussuf If you like the sound of J.R.'s voice click here: www.JR-Yussuf.com/voiceover Website: https://jryussuf.com/ Check out the 7 Day Mental Health Workout Plan J.R. created here: https://goodmenproject.com/health/7-day-mental-health-workout-plan-dg/ 4 Questions Every Bisexual Guy Should Ask A Potential Therapist: https://www.menshealth.com/health/a37612551/bisexual-friendly-therapist/

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In this episode of the Let's Heal Already podcast J.R. answers the question, Is It Worth It To Make a 5 Year Plan Right Now? Subscribe for exclusive episodes here: https://anchor.fm/letshealalready/subscribe

How To Make an Achievable Five-Year Plan: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/how-to-make-a-5-year-plan/ Healing Justice Is How We Can Sustain Black Lives: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/healing-justice_b_5899e8ade4b0c1284f282ffe B.E.A.M. (Black Emotional And Mental Health): https://www.beam.community A working definition of patriarchal violence rooted in Black feminisms and created by the Abolishing Patriarchal Violence Innovation Lab.: https://issuu.com/blackfeministfuture/docs/understanding_patriarchal_violence Let's Talk Bruh Podcast | Yolo Akili, Founder of BEAM, is Living in Alignment: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1PH3BtIQwctQyvPonzx5UY

J.R. created the Twitter hashtag #BisexualMenSpeak for bisexual+ men & masculine identified folks to have the space to speak for themselves & talk about how being bisexual+ impacts the way they move through the world, and maintains a YouTube channel devoted to self-improvement, emotional literacy & forgiveness. Ask a question: theotherfwordbook@gmail.com Curious Cat: https://curiouscat.me/JRYussuf Venmo: @JRYussuf If you like the sound of J.R.'s voice click here: www.JR-Yussuf.com/voiceover Website: https://jryussuf.com/ Check out the 7 Day Mental Health Workout Plan J.R. created here: https://goodmenproject.com/health/7-day-mental-health-workout-plan-dg/ 4 Questions Every Bisexual Guy Should Ask A Potential Therapist: https://www.menshealth.com/health/a37612551/bisexual-friendly-therapist/

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In this episode of the Let's Heal Already podcast J.R. talks to Rachel Siden about Working on the Bisexuality+ & Christianity Pamphlet for the BRC & #BiVisibilityDay. Subscribe for exclusive episodes here: https://anchor.fm/letshealalready/subscribe

Bisexuality+ and Christianity pamphlet: https://biresource.org/bi-info/bisexuality-and-christianity/   Learn more about Religious Trauma Syndrome, a form of PTSD here: https://journeyfree.org/ 

J.R. created the Twitter hashtag #BisexualMenSpeak for bisexual+ men & masculine identified folks to have the space to speak for themselves & talk about how being bisexual+ impacts the way they move through the world, and maintains a YouTube channel devoted to self-improvement, emotional literacy & forgiveness. Ask a question: theotherfwordbook@gmail.com Curious Cat: https://curiouscat.me/JRYussuf  Venmo: @JRYussuf If you like the sound of J.R.'s voice click here: www.JR-Yussuf.com/voiceover Website: https://jryussuf.com/ Check out the 7 Day Mental Health Workout Plan J.R. created here: https://goodmenproject.com/health/7-day-mental-health-workout-plan-dg/ 4 Questions Every Bisexual Guy Should Ask A Potential Therapist: https://www.menshealth.com/health/a37612551/bisexual-friendly-therapist/

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In this episode of the Let's Heal Already podcast J.R. talks about Social Anxiety & Being Black Living with Mental Illness. Subscribe for exclusive episodes here: https://anchor.fm/letshealalready/subscribe

A Punishing Look: Skin Tone and Afrocentric Features in the Halls of Justice: https://www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/full/10.1086/686941?mobileUi=0& The darker your skin the more likely you’ll end up in an American jail: https://www.google.com/amp/s/qz.com/1724590/colorism-influences-probability-of-going-to-jail-new-study-finds/amp/

If you're looking for a Black or Brown therapist: NQTTCN.com INNOPSYCH.com SOULACEAPP.com TRAPTHERAPIST.com AYANATHERAPY.com LATINXTHERAPY.com ATHERAPISTLIKEME.org THERAPYFORQPOC.com HEALINGCOLOUR.com CLINICIANSOFCOLOR.org THERAPYFORLATINX.com INCLUSIVETHERAPISTS.com SOUTHASIANTHERAPISTS.org THERAPYFORBLACKMEN.org THERAPYTHATLIBERATES.com THERAPYFORBLACKGIRLS.com THELOVELANDFOUNDATION.org BLACKTHERAPISTNETWORK.com MELANINANDMENTALHEALTH.com THEBORISLHENSONFOUNDATION.org www.BEWELLMENTALHEALTH.org BEAM is a national training, movement building and grant making organization dedicated to the healing, wellness and liberation of Black and marginalized communities.: https://www.beam.community Rehabilitation or (Retiring) from the “Empath” identity and timeline: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Prfr9bZZtFE&t=2s How to Set Healthy Boundaries: 10 Examples + PDF Worksheets: https://positivepsychology.com/great-self-care-setting-healthy-boundaries/ Digital Minimalism Whilst Black: https://medium.com/@Eedsmckenzie/digital-minimalism-whilst-black-a603c2f42e5a Why You Always Get Taken for Granted (And How to Quit): https://allisonfallon.com/taken-for-granted/

Personal Development School | Healing Your Insecure Attachment Style: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHQ4lSaKRap5HyrpitrTOhQ

J.R. created the Twitter hashtag #BisexualMenSpeak for bisexual+ men & masculine identified folks to have the space to speak for themselves & talk about how being bisexual+ impacts the way they move through the world, and maintains a YouTube channel devoted to self-improvement, emotional literacy & forgiveness. Ask a question: theotherfwordbook@gmail.com Curious Cat: https://curiouscat.me/JRYussuf Venmo: @JRYussuf If you like the sound of J.R.'s voice click here: www.JR-Yussuf.com/voiceover Website: https://jryussuf.com/ Check out the 7 Day Mental Health Workout Plan J.R. created here: https://goodmenproject.com/health/7-day-mental-health-workout-plan-dg/ 4 Questions Every Bisexual Guy Should Ask A Potential Therapist: https://www.menshealth.com/health/a37612551/bisexual-friendly-therapist/

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In this episode of the Let's Heal Already podcast J.R. talks about Toxic Age Gaps & Power Imbalances in Relationships Power & Consent. Subscribe for exclusive episodes here: https://anchor.fm/letshealalready/subscribe

Drake Has No Business Texting Teenage Girls: https://www.wearyourvoicemag.com/drake-is-a-creep/ A working definition of patriarchal violence rooted in Black feminisms and created by the Abolishing Patriarchal Violence Innovation Lab.: https://issuu.com/blackfeministfuture/docs/understanding_patriarchal_violence Let's Talk Bruh Podcast | Yolo Akili, Founder of BEAM, is Living in Alignment: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1PH3BtIQwctQyvPonzx5UY

J.R. created the Twitter hashtag #BisexualMenSpeak for bisexual+ men & masculine identified folks to have the space to speak for themselves & talk about how being bisexual+ impacts the way they move through the world, and maintains a YouTube channel devoted to self-improvement, emotional literacy & forgiveness. Ask a question: theotherfwordbook@gmail.com Curious Cat: https://curiouscat.me/JRYussuf Venmo: @JRYussuf If you like the sound of J.R.'s voice click here: www.JR-Yussuf.com/voiceover Website: https://jryussuf.com/ Check out the 7 Day Mental Health Workout Plan J.R. created here: https://goodmenproject.com/health/7-day-mental-health-workout-plan-dg/ 4 Questions Every Bisexual Guy Should Ask A Potential Therapist: https://www.menshealth.com/health/a37612551/bisexual-friendly-therapist/

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In this episode of the Let's Heal Already podcast J.R. answers the question, Do I Have A Savior Complex? How To Heal Broken Bird Syndrome.
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Do You Have Broken Bird Syndrome? Be Empathetic with Boundaries: https://www.lovepanky.com/my-life/better-life/broken-bird-syndrome Benevolent Patriarchy and The Good Girl: https://www.bethanywebster.com/blog/benevolent-patriarchy-illusion/ Get out of Your Own Way — How to Reprogram Your Subconscious Mind for Success: https://www.marieforleo.com/blog/how-to-reprogram-your-subconscious-mind Rehabilitation or (Retiring) from the “Empath” identity and timeline: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Prfr9bZZtFE&t=2s How to Set Healthy Boundaries: 10 Examples + PDF Worksheets: https://positivepsychology.com/great-self-care-setting-healthy-boundaries/ Why You Always Get Taken for Granted (And How to Quit): https://allisonfallon.com/taken-for-granted/

J.R. created the Twitter hashtag #BisexualMenSpeak for bisexual+ men & masculine identified folks to have the space to speak for themselves & talk about how being bisexual+ impacts the way they move through the world, and maintains a YouTube channel devoted to self-improvement, emotional literacy & forgiveness. Ask a question: theotherfwordbook@gmail.com Curious Cat: https://curiouscat.me/JRYussuf Venmo: @JRYussuf If you like the sound of J.R.'s voice click here: www.JR-Yussuf.com/voiceover Website: https://jryussuf.com/ Check out the 7 Day Mental Health Workout Plan J.R. created here: https://goodmenproject.com/health/7-day-mental-health-workout-plan-dg/ 4 Questions Every Bisexual Guy Should Ask A Potential Therapist: https://www.menshealth.com/health/a37612551/bisexual-friendly-therapist/

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In this episode of the Let's Heal Already podcast J.R. answers the question, What does misogyny cost? Let's discuss. Subscribe for exclusive episodes here: https://anchor.fm/letshealalready/subscribe

J.R's approach to tackling this problem derives from Integrated Attachment Theory created by Thais Gibson. 

The conditioning that fuels the mental health epidemic for Black men, and how to stop it: http://blackyouthproject.com/the-conditioning-that-fuels-the-mental-health-epidemic-for-black-men-and-how-to-stop-it/ 

J.R. created the Twitter hashtag #BisexualMenSpeak for bisexual+ men & masculine identified folks to have the space to speak for themselves & talk about how being bisexual+ impacts the way they move through the world, and maintains a YouTube channel devoted to self-improvement, emotional literacy & forgiveness. Ask a question: theotherfwordbook@gmail.com Curious Cat: https://curiouscat.me/JRYussuf  Venmo: @JRYussuf If you like the sound of J.R.'s voice click here: www.JR-Yussuf.com/voiceover Website: https://jryussuf.com/ Check out the 7 Day Mental Health Workout Plan J.R. created here: https://goodmenproject.com/health/7-day-mental-health-workout-plan-dg/ 4 Questions Every Bisexual Guy Should Ask A Potential Therapist: https://www.menshealth.com/health/a37612551/bisexual-friendly-therapist/

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In this episode of the Let's Heal Already Podcast, Black Bisexual & Pansexual Men Discuss Ending misogyny, Patriarchal Women & Ashy Black Twitter Subscribe for exclusive episodes here: https://anchor.fm/letshealalready/subscribe The Will to Change: Men, Masculinity, and Love by bell hooks: https://www.ebay.com/itm/363343613495?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=363343613495&targetid=1263104805526&device=m&mktype=&googleloc=9004372&poi=&campaignid=14859008593&mkgroupid=130497710760&rlsatarget=pla-1263104805526&abcId=9300678&merchantid=133929137&gclid=CjwKCAjwo_KXBhAaEiwA2RZ8hJIW4dFbpKSDPKqMzK9KLaq3u6Gzit9Ak6npbQfuSway2xth2zw8YRoCZ_MQAvD_BwE My approach to tackling this problem derives from Integrated Attachment Theory created by Thais Gibson Kyriarchy 101: We’re Not Just Fighting the Patriarchy Anymore: https://everydayfeminism.com/2014/04/kyriarchy-101/ DL BISEXUAL MEN BIGGEST FEAR IS HOMOPHOBIC FEMALES!? (CHALLENGES) AND DOUBLE STANDARDS!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKuwETBAEZk&list=PLkMYxg1sLLMW4mn4oLFV-aeL3tVOhxs_w&index=74 Why bisexual people don’t owe anyone disclosure of their sexuality: http://blackyouthproject.com/why-bisexual-people-dont-owe-anyone-disclosure-of-their-sexuality/ Yes, Your Dating Preferences Are Probably Racist: https://theestablishment.co/yes-your-dating-preferences-are-probably-racist-e58ae2fd625d/index.html The conditioning that fuels the mental health epidemic for Black men, and how to stop it: http://blackyouthproject.com/the-conditioning-that-fuels-the-mental-health-epidemic-for-black-men-and-how-to-stop-it/

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In this episode of the Let's Heal Already podcast J.R. discuses something they don't tell you before beginning a self love & healing journey + notes on being "good enough." Subscribe for exclusive episodes here: https://anchor.fm/letshealalready/subscribe Why You Always Get Taken for Granted (And How to Quit): https://allisonfallon.com/taken-for-granted/Rehabilitation or (Retiring) from the “Empath” identity and timeline: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Prfr9bZZtFE&t=2sJ.R. created the Twitter hashtag #BisexualMenSpeak for bisexual+ men & masculine identified folks to have the space to speak for themselves & talk about how being bisexual+ impacts the way they move through the world, and maintains a YouTube channel devoted to self-improvement, emotional literacy & forgiveness. Ask a question: theotherfwordbook@gmail.com Curious Cat: https://curiouscat.me/JRYussuf  Venmo: @JRYussuf If you like the sound of J.R.'s voice click here: www.JR-Yussuf.com/voiceover Website: https://jryussuf.com/ Check out the 7 Day Mental Health Workout Plan J.R. created here: https://goodmenproject.com/health/7-day-mental-health-workout-plan-dg/ 4 Questions Every Bisexual Guy Should Ask A Potential Therapist: https://www.menshealth.com/health/a37612551/bisexual-friendly-therapist/

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In this episode of the Let's Heal Already podcast J.R. discuses how morality is weaponized against minorities and why he no longer cares about being perceived as a good person. Subscribe for exclusive episodes here: https://anchor.fm/letshealalready/subscribe Won't abolishing the police create chaos and crime?: https://www.mpd150.com/wp-content/themes/mpd150/assets/faq_zine.pdf Religious Trauma Syndrome by Marlene Winell: https://journeyfree.org/rts/ Why You Always Get Taken for Granted (And How to Quit): https://allisonfallon.com/taken-for-granted/ Rehabilitation or (Retiring) from the “Empath” identity and timeline: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Prfr9bZZtFE&t=2s for social +  transformative justice: https://abolitionistfutures.com J.R. created the Twitter hashtag #BisexualMenSpeak for bisexual+ men & masculine identified folks to have the space to speak for themselves & talk about how being bisexual+ impacts the way they move through the world, and maintains a YouTube channel devoted to self-improvement, emotional literacy & forgiveness. Ask a question: theotherfwordbook@gmail.com Curious Cat: https://curiouscat.me/JRYussuf  Venmo: @JRYussuf If you like the sound of J.R.'s voice click here: www.JR-Yussuf.com/voiceover Website: https://jryussuf.com/ Check out the 7 Day Mental Health Workout Plan J.R. created here: https://goodmenproject.com/health/7-day-mental-health-workout-plan-dg/ 4 Questions Every Bisexual Guy Should Ask A Potential Therapist: https://www.menshealth.com/health/a37612551/bisexual-friendly-therapist/

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In this episode of the Let's Heal Already podcast J.R. discuses gifted kid syndrome.

Thread on the intense focus on intelligence as a defining character trait being an arm of white supremacy: https://twitter.com/JRYussuf/status/1333506273858482176

‘Gifted kid burnout’ is more than a punchline: https://www.queensjournal.ca/story/2021-02-01/student-life/gifted-kid-burnout-is-more-than-a-punchline/

No Child Left Behind Comes to an End With the Passage of the Every Student Succeeds Act: https://www.understood.org/en/community-events/blogs/in-the-news/2015/12/10/no-child-left-behind-comes-to-an-end-with-the-passage-of-the-every-student-succeeds-act

J.R. created the Twitter hashtag #BisexualMenSpeak for bisexual+ men & masculine identified folks to have the space to speak for themselves & talk about how being bisexual+ impacts the way they move through the world, and maintains a YouTube channel devoted to self-improvement, emotional literacy & forgiveness. Ask a question: theotherfwordbook@gmail.com Curious Cat: https://curiouscat.me/JRYussuf Venmo: @JRYussuf If you like the sound of J.R.'s voice click here: www.JR-Yussuf.com/voiceover Website: https://jryussuf.com/ Check out the 7 Day Mental Health Workout Plan J.R. created here: https://goodmenproject.com/health/7-day-mental-health-workout-plan-dg/ 4 Questions Every Bisexual Guy Should Ask A Potential Therapist: https://www.menshealth.com/health/a37612551/bisexual-friendly-therapist/

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This episode of the Let's Heal Already Podcast is titled, Signs You Have Sexual Shame & Am I a Simp?.

6 Signs You Might Have Sexual Shame—and How To Overcome It by Morgan Mandriota: https://www.wellandgood.com/sexual-shame-signs/

Pros vs Cons of Growing Up Christian (& Bisexual): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLVNnHr_Fa4&t=152s

What Men Who Use Sex Toys Know That You Don’t: https://www.lehmiller.com/blog/2020/11/2/what-men-who-use-sex-toys-know-that-you-dont

The health benefits of sex toys: https://patient.info/news-and-features/sex-toys-health-benefits-for-women-men

It’s National Orgasm Day, so here are seven different types of male orgasms: https://metro.co.uk/2019/07/31/national-orgasm-day-seven-different-types-male-orgasms-10495431/

Sexplain It: I'm Pumped to Try Pegging—Except One Aspect Terrifies Me: https://www.menshealth.com/sex-women/a34112350/sexplain-it-pegging-fear/

The Best Butt Stuff to Try, Whether You're Brand New or an Anal Pro: https://www.menshealth.com/sex-women/a27720470/anal-sex-tips-for-beginners-and-pros/

Sexplain It: I Got Obsessed With Butt Stuff, and Now I Can't Orgasm Without It: https://www.menshealth.com/sex-women/a34449781/sexplain-it-anal-play-obsession/

Important to ask oneself, "what's so bad about ppl thinking I'm gay?" If we can suspend the colossal oppression & rejection gay men face at every level abovehead for a moment, what would be so bad about people thinking you're gay? What negative ideas about being gay are you holding onto? And to be clear, the affects of bi-erasure are devastating & fatal. In years to come hopefully research will be done to show the breadth bi-erasure has on bisexual+ men/masc people. I do, however, find value in going down this line of questioning & being reflective.

Thread about divesting from cares of being perceived as gay or soft as a part of healthy masculinity (w/ mention of bierasure) : https://twitter.com/JRYussuf/status/1296591315266871296

J.R. created the Twitter hashtag #BisexualMenSpeak for bisexual+ men & masculine identified folks to have the space to speak for themselves & talk about how being bisexual+ impacts the way they move through the world, and maintains a YouTube channel devoted to self-improvement, emotional literacy & forgiveness. Ask a question: theotherfwordbook@gmail.com Curious Cat: https://curiouscat.me/JRYussuf Venmo: @JRYussuf If you like the sound of J.R.'s voice click here: www.JR-Yussuf.com/voiceover Website: https://jryussuf.com/ Check out the 7 Day Mental Health Workout Plan J.R. created here: https://goodmenproject.com/health/7-day-mental-health-workout-plan-dg/ 4 Questions Every Bisexual Guy Should Ask A Potential Therapist: https://www.menshealth.com/health/a37612551/bisexual-friendly-therapist/

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This episode of the Let's Heal Already Podcast is titled Black Mental Health Advocates Respond to The Body Keeps The Score.

Patrice Bryan is a Counseling Psychology student, currently interning at a clinic specializing in adolescents and families who have experienced trauma. Follow Patrice on Instagram & Facebook here: @PatPontificates Toshia Shaw, MSW is a transformational coach, author of The Green Light of Forgiveness and an accomplished public speaker. She helps women and men who have experienced traumatic events in their lives to overcome their past traumas and transform their lives. Follow Toshia Shaw on Instagram & Twitter here: @ToshiaShaw & @Toshia_Shaw www.ToshiaShaw.com

J.R.'s Critiques: There was no rebuke of gender roles or acknowledgment that childcare falls onto women. The trail & error nature of American psychology/therapy & that there was no mention of apology or retribution or accountability for traumatized clients who have been getting ineffective, sometimes harmful treatment prior to this discovery of trauma as the root and appropriate trauma treatment. Is it ableist to frame all disorders, illnesses, and nuerodiversity as a byproduct of trauma? Disbelief of Julian's rape (page 173) and there was little sensitivity or care around his violation. This was the first time he mentioned a male victim of sexual assault (though the statistics say it is incredibly common) & there was a general oddity and palpable discomfort whenever he brought up traumatized men and men's ability to be weak or vulnerable or soft. Black veterans were treated horribly during integration, yet the author framed it like it was a peaceful time and a great thing (page 190). That was telling. Though he advocates for trauma survivors, he seems pro-military/pro-cop. Trauma-conscious is the new, "just go vegan!" This places the onus on the individual versus the system that produces these realities and even further, healing all my traumas is not the end-all-be-all. Calling a man having unprotected sex with men, "dangerous sexual activities" (page 321-322). This was also the first time he mentioned anything about LGBT+ people in a book about trauma and it revolved around HIV and an older man sexually abusing their nephew. On page 341 he points out how inappropriate it is for students to side with aggressors (they do this because they could not tolerate any sign of weakness in others or themselves), and on page 357 he centers the class bully's perspective (and history of trauma) instead of the "effeminate, shy boy" who had to be his scene partner. In a book about trauma, there is no mention of trauma specific to Black Americans via slavery, Anti-Black racism & unrelenting white supremacy.

J.R. created the Twitter hashtag #BisexualMenSpeak for bisexual+ men & masculine identified folks to have the space to speak for themselves & talk about how being bisexual+ impacts the way they move through the world, and maintains a YouTube channel devoted to self-improvement, emotional literacy & forgiveness. Ask a question: theotherfwordbook@gmail.com Curious Cat: https://curiouscat.me/JRYussuf Venmo: @JRYussuf If you like the sound of J.R.'s voice click here: www.JR-Yussuf.com/voiceover Website: https://jryussuf.com/ Check out the 7 Day Mental Health Workout Plan J.R. created here: https://goodmenproject.com/health/7-day-mental-health-workout-plan-dg/ 4 Questions Every Bisexual Guy Should Ask A Potential Therapist: https://www.menshealth.com/health/a37612551/bisexual-friendly-therapist/

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In this episode of the Let's Heal Already podcast, J.R. discusses Pro Athletes, Gym Culture & The Invisibility of Eating Disorders in Men.

You're worthy of respect & dignity no matter your weight, relationship with food, physical ability &/or health. 🙏🏾 I strongly recommend reading Fearing the Black Body: The Racial Origins of Fat Phobia by Sabrina Strings to begin unlearning these ideas about fatness. ❤

How NFL offensive linemen escape the 5,000-calorie lunch and transform in retirement by Emily Kaplan: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29399747/how-nfl-offensive-linemen-escape-5000-calorie-lunch-transform-retirement

Thread on fatphobia in response to quarantine, gym culture & desirability: https://twitter.com/JRYussuf/status/1246933038145077249

The Dark Side of Social Media Fitness Culture: https://www.snapfitness.com/us/blog/the-dark-side-of-social-media-fitness-culture/#

Personal Development School | Healing Your Insecure Attachment Style: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHQ4lSaKRap5HyrpitrTOhQ

J.R. created the Twitter hashtag #BisexualMenSpeak for bisexual+ men & masculine identified folks to have the space to speak for themselves & talk about how being bisexual+ impacts the way they move through the world, and maintains a YouTube channel devoted to self-improvement, emotional literacy & forgiveness. Ask a question: theotherfwordbook@gmail.com Curious Cat: https://curiouscat.me/JRYussuf Venmo: @JRYussuf If you like the sound of J.R.'s voice click here: www.JR-Yussuf.com/voiceover Website: https://jryussuf.com/ Check out the 7 Day Mental Health Workout Plan J.R. created here: https://goodmenproject.com/health/7-day-mental-health-workout-plan-dg/ 4 Questions Every Bisexual Guy Should Ask A Potential Therapist: https://www.menshealth.com/health/a37612551/bisexual-friendly-therapist/

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In this episode of the Let's Heal Already podcast, J.R. answers the question, "am i an empath?" And shares some of his social media boundaries (for sensitive people).

Rehabilitation or (Retiring) from the “Empath” identity and timeline: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Prfr9bZZtFE&t=2s

How to Set Healthy Boundaries: 10 Examples + PDF Worksheets: https://positivepsychology.com/great-self-care-setting-healthy-boundaries/

Digital Minimalism Whilst Black: https://medium.com/@Eedsmckenzie/digital-minimalism-whilst-black-a603c2f42e5a

Why You Always Get Taken for Granted (And How to Quit): https://allisonfallon.com/taken-for-granted/

Personal Development School | Healing Your Insecure Attachment Style: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHQ4lSaKRap5HyrpitrTOhQ

J.R. created the Twitter hashtag #BisexualMenSpeak for bisexual+ men & masculine identified folks to have the space to speak for themselves & talk about how being bisexual+ impacts the way they move through the world, and maintains a YouTube channel devoted to self-improvement, emotional literacy & forgiveness. Ask a question: theotherfwordbook@gmail.com Curious Cat: https://curiouscat.me/JRYussuf Venmo: @JRYussuf If you like the sound of J.R.'s voice click here: www.JR-Yussuf.com/voiceover Website: https://jryussuf.com/ Check out the 7 Day Mental Health Workout Plan J.R. created here: https://goodmenproject.com/health/7-day-mental-health-workout-plan-dg/ 4 Questions Every Bisexual Guy Should Ask A Potential Therapist: https://www.menshealth.com/health/a37612551/bisexual-friendly-therapist/

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In this episode of the Let's Heal Already podcast J.R. discuses how People Will Get Mad At You For Going To Therapy & Addressing Generational Trauma.

J.R. created the Twitter hashtag #BisexualMenSpeak for bisexual+ men & masculine identified folks to have the space to speak for themselves & talk about how being bisexual+ impacts the way they move through the world, and maintains a YouTube channel devoted to self-improvement, emotional literacy & forgiveness. Ask a question: theotherfwordbook@gmail.com Curious Cat: https://curiouscat.me/JRYussuf  Venmo: @JRYussuf If you like the sound of J.R.'s voice click here: www.JR-Yussuf.com/voiceover Website: https://jryussuf.com/ Check out the 7 Day Mental Health Workout Plan J.R. created here: https://goodmenproject.com/health/7-day-mental-health-workout-plan-dg/ 4 Questions Every Bisexual Guy Should Ask A Potential Therapist: https://www.menshealth.com/health/a37612551/bisexual-friendly-therapist/

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This episode of Let's Heal Already is titled, Asking For Needs Can Be Hard & Unlearning Misogyny Did wonders For My Mental Health.

A Twitter thread about emotionally neglecting boys under patriarchy: https://twitter.com/JRYussuf/status/1...

A vital thread about respectability, community building & freedom: https://twitter.com/HariZiyad/status/...

A thread about hegemonic masculinity never being meant for or made accessible to anyone who is not a white man: https://twitter.com/ccoloredgreenss/s...

Boosie, Black Boys, and Rape Culture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHebI...

The conditioning that fuels the mental health epidemic for Black men, and how to stop it: http://blackyouthproject.com/the-cond... Recommended reading for Black men looking to unpack masculinity: all about love: new visions by bell hooks, We Real Cool: Black Men & Masculinity by bell hooks & The Will to Change: Men, Masculinity & Love by bell hooks

J.R. created the Twitter hashtag #BisexualMenSpeak for bisexual+ men & masculine identified folks to have the space to speak for themselves & talk about how being bisexual+ impacts the way they move through the world, and maintains a YouTube channel devoted to self-improvement, emotional literacy & forgiveness. Ask a question: theotherfwordbook@gmail.com Curious Cat: https://curiouscat.me/JRYussuf Venmo: @JRYussuf If you like the sound of J.R.'s voice click here: www.JR-Yussuf.com/voiceover Website: https://jryussuf.com/ Check out the 7 Day Mental Health Workout Plan J.R. created here: https://goodmenproject.com/health/7-day-mental-health-workout-plan-dg/ 4 Questions Every Bisexual Guy Should Ask A Potential Therapist: https://www.menshealth.com/health/a37612551/bisexual-friendly-therapist/

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In this episode of Let's Heal Already Podcast, J.R. has a mental wellness chat with Jonathan M Lassiter PhD, a Black therapist.

Follow Jonathan on his socials: Twitter: @matjl Instagram: @jmlassiterphd YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd9SIf1Xbot5XKenn5jVD2w

If you're looking for a Black or Brown therapist: NQTTCN.com INNOPSYCH.com SOULACEAPP.com TRAPTHERAPIST.com AYANATHERAPY.com LATINXTHERAPY.com ATHERAPISTLIKEME.org THERAPYFORQPOC.com HEALINGCOLOUR.com CLINICIANSOFCOLOR.org THERAPYFORLATINX.com INCLUSIVETHERAPISTS.com SOUTHASIANTHERAPISTS.org THERAPYFORBLACKMEN.org THERAPYTHATLIBERATES.com THERAPYFORBLACKGIRLS.com THELOVELANDFOUNDATION.org BLACKTHERAPISTNETWORK.com MELANINANDMENTALHEALTH.com THEBORISLHENSONFOUNDATION.org www.BEWELLMENTALHEALTH.org

BEAM is a national training, movement building and grant making organization dedicated to the healing, wellness and liberation of Black and marginalized communities.: https://www.beam.community Rehabilitation or (Retiring) from the

“Empath” identity and timeline: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Prfr9bZZtFE&t=2s How to Set Healthy Boundaries: 10 Examples + PDF Worksheets: https://positivepsychology.com/great-self-care-setting-healthy-boundaries/ Digital Minimalism Whilst Black: https://medium.com/@Eedsmckenzie/digital-minimalism-whilst-black-a603c2f42e5a Why You Always Get Taken for Granted (And How to Quit): https://allisonfallon.com/taken-for-granted/ Personal Development School | Healing Your Insecure Attachment Style: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHQ4lSaKRap5HyrpitrTOhQ

J.R. created the Twitter hashtag #BisexualMenSpeak for bisexual+ men & masculine identified folks to have the space to speak for themselves & talk about how being bisexual+ impacts the way they move through the world, and maintains a YouTube channel devoted to self-improvement, emotional literacy & forgiveness. Ask a question: theotherfwordbook@gmail.com Curious Cat: https://curiouscat.me/JRYussuf Venmo: @JRYussuf If you like the sound of J.R.'s voice click here: www.JR-Yussuf.com/voiceover Website: https://jryussuf.com/ Check out the 7 Day Mental Health Workout Plan J.R. created here: https://goodmenproject.com/health/7-day-mental-health-workout-plan-dg/ 4 Questions Every Bisexual Guy Should Ask A Potential Therapist: https://www.menshealth.com/health/a37612551/bisexual-friendly-therapist/

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In this episode of the Let's Heal Already Podcast, J.R. discusses The Best Way to Use the Feeling Wheel by Dr. Gloria Wilcox.

J.R.'s approach comes from the Integrated Attachment Theory by Thais Gibson.

Step 1: Give your emotions presence with no distractions

Step 2: Notice the sensations that arise in your body and put a name to them using the wheel

Step 3: Look for ways you have displayed the opposite of your fear or painful emotion in order to bring yourself back into balance and question any stories that may not be true

Step 4: Give yourself what you need in order feel supported first then ask trusted friends, family, and your partner(s) for it as well

Learn more about The Feeling Wheel by Dr. Gloria Wilcox here: https://allthefeelz.app/feeling-wheel/

J.R. created the Twitter hashtag #BisexualMenSpeak for bisexual+ men & masculine identified folks to have the space to speak for themselves & talk about how being bisexual+ impacts the way they move through the world, and maintains a YouTube channel devoted to self-improvement, emotional literacy & forgiveness. Ask a question: theotherfwordbook@gmail.com Curious Cat: https://curiouscat.me/JRYussuf Venmo: @JRYussuf If you like the sound of J.R.'s voice click here: www.JR-Yussuf.com/voiceover Website: https://jryussuf.com/ Check out the 7 Day Mental Health Workout Plan J.R. created here: https://goodmenproject.com/health/7-day-mental-health-workout-plan-dg/ 4 Questions Every Bisexual Guy Should Ask A Potential Therapist: https://www.menshealth.com/health/a37612551/bisexual-friendly-therapist/

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In this week's episode of the Let's Heal Already Podcast, J.R. explores the question, Do Our Parents Need Therapy?

Twitter thread about therapy not being the end all be all: https://twitter.com/JRYussuf/status/1117490666601439232

Personal Development School | Healing Your Insecure Attachment Style: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHQ4lSaKRap5HyrpitrTOhQ

Counsellors replacing cops is (carceral) & not it.: https://twitter.com/JRYussuf/status/1271482608166330369

Is Therapy an Effective Treatment for Eating Disorders?: https://www.healthline.com/health/eating-disorder/therapy-for-eating-disorders

Something missing from "go to therapy" discourse is that most therapists are not very good?: https://twitter.com/benedict_rs/status/1337532595286978563

Why Counseling Can Backfire With An Abusive Partner: https://knowitallnancy.com/know-it-all-nancy/blog/why-counseling-can-backfire-abusive-partner

Medical Industrial Complex Visual: https://leavingevidence.wordpress.com/2015/02/06/medical-industrial-complex-visual/

J.R. created the Twitter hashtag #BisexualMenSpeak for bisexual+ men & masculine identified folks to have the space to speak for themselves & talk about how being bisexual+ impacts the way they move through the world, and maintains a YouTube channel devoted to self-improvement, emotional literacy & forgiveness. Ask a question: theotherfwordbook@gmail.com Curious Cat: https://curiouscat.me/JRYussuf Venmo: @JRYussuf If you like the sound of J.R.'s voice click here: www.JR-Yussuf.com/voiceover Website: https://jryussuf.com/ Check out the 7 Day Mental Health Workout Plan J.R. created here: https://goodmenproject.com/health/7-day-mental-health-workout-plan-dg/

4 Questions Every Bisexual Guy Should Ask A Potential Therapist: https://www.menshealth.com/health/a37612551/bisexual-friendly-therapist/


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In the debut episode of the Let's Heal Already Podcast, J.R. recounts a recent experience in a healing community and asks listeners to reflect on whether concepts of femininity or masculinity have ever stood in the way of them wanting to do something, especially as it relates to healing, asserting boundaries, & and introspective work. 

J.R. created the Twitter hashtag #BisexualMenSpeak for bisexual+ men & masculine identified folks to have the space to speak for themselves & talk about how being bisexual+ impacts the way they move through the world, and maintains a YouTube channel devoted to self-improvement, emotional literacy & forgiveness.

Ask a question: theotherfwordbook@gmail.com

Curious Cat: https://curiouscat.me/JRYussuf  

Venmo: @JRYussuf

If you like the sound of J.R.'s voice click here: www.JR-Yussuf.com/voiceover

Website: https://jryussuf.com/

Check out the 7 Day Mental Health Workout Plan J.R. created here: https://goodmenproject.com/health/7-day-mental-health-workout-plan-dg/ 

4 Questions Every Bisexual Guy Should Ask A Potential Therapist: https://www.menshealth.com/health/a37612551/bisexual-friendly-therapist/

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In the trailer for the Let's Heal Already Podcast, J.R. talks about the subject matter of this podcast being centered around mental wellness, what brought him to having conversations like these and his unique perspective and interests.

J.R. created the Twitter hashtag #BisexualMenSpeak for bisexual+ men & masculine identified folks to have the space to speak for themselves & talk about how being bisexual+ impacts the way they move through the world, and maintains a YouTube channel devoted to self-improvement, emotional literacy & forgiveness. Ask a question: theotherfwordbook@gmail.com Curious Cat: https://curiouscat.me/JRYussuf   Venmo: @JRYussuf If you like the sound of J.R.'s voice click here: www.JR-Yussuf.com/voiceover Website: https://jryussuf.com/ Check out the 7 Day Mental Health Workout Plan J.R. created here: https://goodmenproject.com/health/7-day-mental-health-workout-plan-dg/ 4 Questions Every Bisexual Guy Should Ask A Potential Therapist: https://www.menshealth.com/health/a37612551/bisexual-friendly-therapist/