Man-Talk Mondays: Recent Episodes
Derrick Smith
Man-Talk Mondays is a relationship podcast where we talk about what men want to say and what women need to hear...discussing the real things that makes relationship work.
In this compelling episode of Man-Talk Mondays, we welcome Dr. Salena Smith to explore the unexpected question: "Who's Running Your Relationship?" Moving beyond the idea of gender roles, we delve into how unresolved childhood trauma influences our adult relationships. Dr. Smith reveals that in moments of tension, many revert to an "adaptive child" mode, responding from past pain rather than as our mature selves.
This conversation offers deep insights into recognizing and changing these patterns, aiming for healthier, more aware relationship dynamics. It's not just about who's in charge; it's about understanding the unseen forces that shape our reactions and connections.
Tune in for a transformative discussion on nurturing love from a place of self-awareness and maturity. Don't miss this episode of Man-Talk Mondays, where we uncover the true essence of leading our relationships with clarity and conscious choice.
Welcome to another thought-provoking episode of Man-Talk Mondays, where we delve into the complexities of relationships from a man's perspective. In Episode 3 of our series "Shattered Bonds: Unveiling the Impact of Infidelity on Family Dynamics", we explore the often unspoken side of infidelity in "Conflicted Hearts: Exploring the Mind of the Unfaithful Partner".
We were joined by the insightful Mike Horne, a pastor, counselor, and entrepreneur, who helped us navigate the reasons why men cheat and the emotional aftermath of their infidelities. This episode offers a rare glimpse into the psyche of the unfaithful partner, providing valuable insights for both men and women.
Whether you're seeking understanding, healing, or simply interested in the dynamics of relationships, this episode is a must-listen. Join us on this journey as we break down barriers and foster open, honest discussions about the issues that matter.
Don't miss out on this enlightening conversation. Tune in now. Remember, your understanding matters in these conversations. Listen, learn, and let's grow together.
Man-Talk Mondays continues its bold new series, "Shattered Bonds: Unveiling the Impact of Infidelity on Family Dynamics". In the second episode, we explore a heartbreaking narrative: The Wife's Journey Through Infidelity.
Joined once again by Genesis Martin, a licensed professional family therapist, we dive into the emotional turmoil, the sense of betrayal, and the long journey of healing that a wife endures in the face of infidelity.
This episode promises to touch on the raw, emotional realities that countless women face, offering insights into the path of recovery and resilience. Join us as we dissect the many layers of heartache and the strength it takes to move forward.
Tune in, subscribe, and share your thoughts with us. Let's create a safe space for these important, often hushed, conversations.
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Get ready to redefine your understanding of relationships as Man-Talk Mondays launches a daring new series, "Shattered Bonds: Unveiling the Impact of Infidelity on Family Dynamics". In our first episode, we take on an unconventional narrative: The Side Chick's Perspective.
Genesis Martin, a renowned licensed professional therapist, joins us in this thought-provoking exploration. We delve into the unspoken complexities and psychological realities of being 'the other woman', and the ripple effect it has on families.
This episode challenges preconceptions, broadens understanding, and dismantles assumptions. Join us as we uncover the intricate dynamics of infidelity and its aftermath.
Tune in, subscribe, and don't forget to share your thoughts. Let's ignite a dialogue on a topic that's widely prevalent, yet rarely discussed.
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Find yourself forever the best friend, never the love interest? Tune into Man-Talk Mondays' revealing episode "Unlocking The Friend Zone: From Best Friend to Boo Thang". We demystify the 'friend zone', offering five actionable strategies to transition from platonic pals to romantic partners. Join us as we decode the art of evolving relationships, and prepare to step beyond the boundaries of friendship into the realm of romance. Don't miss out - your love story might just be a podcast away! Subscribe and review.
In this riveting episode of Man-Talk Mondays, we dive deep into the often overlooked, complex world of blended families. Tackling the emotional and practical challenges of being a stepfather, we unravel the intricate dynamics of raising another woman's kids while maintaining your identity as a man, a father, and a partner.
But what happens when the tables are turned? When it's your kids being raised by another man? We explore this side of the coin too, bringing to light the struggles, insecurities, and the necessary growth that comes with sharing parental roles.
Whether you're a stepdad, a biological father in a blended family, or you're dating and want to avoid potential pitfalls of becoming a step parent, this episode is a must-listen. Join us as we dissect these scenarios, offer strategies for navigating them, and share stories from real people walking this path.
Tune in to "Step Daddy vs. Real Daddy" - an episode filled with powerful insights, raw emotion, and practical advice. It's time to foster understanding, build bridges, and start conversations that matter in the world of modern fatherhood.
Welcome to another eye-opening episode of Man-Talk Mondays! This week, we're diving deep into a hot topic that has everyone talking: "How To Know If You're A Side Chick." 🕵️‍♀️💔
Navigating the dating world can be challenging, but nothing can compare to the heartache of discovering you're the side chick in someone else's relationship. In this insightful episode, our expert panelists reveal the top warning signs to look out for, empowering you with the knowledge to protect your heart and make informed decisions in your love life. 💔🔍
Don't miss this empowering discussion on self-worth, honesty, and the importance of trusting your instincts in relationships. Join us on Man-Talk Mondays, where we bring you the unfiltered truth about love, dating, and everything in between. 💪❤️
🎧 Tune in to Episode #13 of Man-Talk Mondays Podcast now! Available on all major podcast platforms. 🎧
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The word has gotten out recently about a documentary called "Freaknik Chronicles" that features a "festival" in Atlanta from the late 90's, and it now has people who attended worried about seeing the foolishness they did in their past. It got us thinking, what would you do if your past was now made public for the world to see? Listen in to the discussion as we talk about the dangers of our past and how to handle them!
The struggle of trying to conceive and have a baby is real!! What do you do when all of your efforts still yield no results? How do you stay patient and remain hopeful when it seems like nothing is working? How does it affect your marriage? Take a listen to the conversation as 3 married couples discuss their journeys with infertility.
What happens when you know you should be single, working on yourself, getting your mind right, but you keep ending up in relationship after relationship? It's like a drug! When you try to quit, "It just keeps calling me, man! It just keeps calling me!" (Pookie from New Jack City reference). Listen in as we discuss the issue of Relationship Withdrawal!
What happens when you've been on the dating scene far longer than you wanted to be? You have your standards, but you're tired of being alone? What do you do? Do you settle or just stay single and hold out for what you really want? Take a listen to the conversation! Thanks for listening!!
How do you know if you're in a healthy relationship or not? Listen in as we discuss 10 signs of a healthy relationship and 10 signs of an unhealthy relationship.
How do you keep other people's foolishness from becoming your foolishness? We want to be there for our family and friends when they're going through difficulties, but when does it become too much? Listen in as we discuss how to keep the outside negativity out of your relationship!
There's nothing more important to a man than his mama...until his woman shows up! What happens when mama's demands begin to interfere with your marriage or relationship? Listen is as Comedian John Yoggi has a huge epiphany about the relationship between his wife and his mom!
Why do people feel the need to control those they are in relationship with, be it romantic, family, or friendships? Listen in to the discussion as we get down to what the issue might be.
You had the storybook romance, the lavish wedding, but now you feel trapped in a bad dream. What do you do? How do you cope? How did things get this bad? Listen in to the conversation to find out more!
If you're newly married, thinking about marriage, or have been married for some time and can relate, you don't want to miss this podcast! These 5 things is not an exhaustive list, but just some of the things we with we had done better with our wives. Listen in to the conversation! Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast!
In this episode, we head to Brooklyn's Cuts and Designs barbershop for a live conversation about how men can be so great and achieve such great things outside the home, but struggle to be great inside the home. How is it that some guys can kill it in their professional careers but fail so miserably in their private lives? Listen in to the conversation! Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast! Thanks!
When we say our vows, we say "for better or worse, for richer or poor, in sickness and in health", how ready are you for the ups and downs of marriage? Â Take a listen to the discussion?
Do we know when we're making a good decision on somebody to be in a relationship with? The dating pool has pee in it, but nobody is asking who peed in it! Listen in to the conversation as we discuss what makes a person worth your time!
You ever see couples on social media and they look so happy, and the next week, their status changes from "In a Relationship" to "The Streets are Calling Me"?? What's really real with relationships on social media? Â Listen in to the conversation!
According to the CDC, heart disease is the leading cause of death for men, women, and people of most racial and ethnic groups in the United States. How serious do we take it? How do we prevent it? Listen in to this important conversation about heart health with our special guests, Fred & Tara Robinson of the Black Heart Association.
In this episode, we discuss the hurts and pains from past relationships. How do we heal? What happens if we drag that hurt into our new relationships? Take a listen as we get into this discussion with our special guest, Dr. Rod Stodghill !
Chasing your dreams is hard, but how much does it change when you have responsibilities like family and a job? What are the challenges that come along with pursuing a dream? Listen in as we discuss this topic with our special guest, recording Artist Antonio Drake! Don't miss this conversation!
What do you do when you give and give, but it seems like it's never reciprocated? What happens when you feel like you're running on "E"? Â How do you get refilled? Â Who does Superman turn to when he needs someone to rescue him? Listen in to the conversation about emotional deprivation with our special guest, Mike Horn (Pastor, Speaker, Entrepreneur)!
If you're dealing with, or have dealt with child support, and all the relationship issues surrounding it, you have to check out this episode!
How much information is too much information when you're dating? What are the challenges when dating in today's society with things like the internet and social media? Please listen in to the conversation!
Many of us have dealt with personally, or come in contact with someone, who has grown up without a father in their home, or even in their life. How critical was that absence? Are you okay? Are you sure? Take a listen to this powerful episode with our special guest, Dr. Rod Stodghill.
Does your husband seem withdrawn? Does he answer you with few words? Is he hesitant to open up to you? Â Want to know why that might be? Â Listen in to this discussion!
There's a prevailing idea today that you don't need a man to have a family. In this episode, we explore a couple of videos that seem to imply that husbands and fathers are mutually exclusive ideas. Why would a woman have a baby with a man she wouldn't marry? Listen in to the discussion.
Many people that get married today find themselves in a situation where they become a stepmother or stepfather to someone else's child or children. In this episode, we discuss just how real that situation can get. Take a listen!
In this episode, we address a letter from a young man whose wife recently went back to school for her nursing degree, but now he suspects her of cheating on him with someone in her class.
Open marriage is a hot topic with married people, and people in relationships, but why? Is this the new revolutionary way to fix marriages? Â Listen in to the conversation!
Nobody goes into a marriage to fail, but how many of us consider just how much it really takes to have a good one? Â You don't want to miss this episode!
We often hear how important communication is in a relationship, but how real is your communication game?? Â Just how courageous are your conversations? Â Don't miss this episode.
In this episode, the wives are joining us to discuss the difficult conversations we have in marriage.
As men, we often suffer in silence, but we don't have to. Â We often fail to get the right information, but this week, Man-Talk Mondays is bringing the information to you. If you are a man, or if you're a woman who loves a man, please listen to this episode with our conversation with award-winning urologist, and sexual medicine expert, Dr. Judson Brandeis.
Is marriage the best option? Â How are couples choosing to do relationship commitments today, and are they making the right decisions? Â Take a listen to this insightful episode!
Nowadays, it seems the most challenging thing you can take on is not a new career, nor a new diet and fitness plan, nor getting a degree after being out of school for years. The most challenging thing to do now is marriage and relationships. But why?? Listen in to the discussion.
We often hear about women being fed up. Â The write songs about it, make movies about it, and have all types of sayings to accommodate the idea, but what about men? Â We get fed up too! Â Take a listen!
Listen in as we discuss the issues and misguided notions that are ruining relationships!
Does the fight for equality for women have limits or does it apply everywhere? Â Can women pick and choose where they want to be equal? Â Listen in to the discussion.
In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Salena Smith, talking about the challenges newlyweds face in marriage. Â We're discussing some things young couples can do to minimize their issues when they first get married.
What does accountability look like for women? Â Are women too guarded and protected or not enough? Â How do men deal with holding women accountable? Â Check out the conversation to hear what the men had to say!
The dating world has changed a lot over the years, but has everyone made the adjustments? Â There are women out there that feel like men aren't putting in the work to gain their affection anymore. Â In this episode, we discuss what the problem could be. Â Take a listen!
Is someone neglecting to put another log on the fire? Â Where has that passion and fire you had in the beginning gone? Â Why is that flame so hard to maintain? Listen in to the conversation!
Why are today's men refusing to get married?? Â We talk about the 5 reasons why men are saying NO to marriage! Â Please listen in to the conversation!
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Women have the right to any position in life they want, but which one is more beneficial for the family? Â Which one works better for marriage and relationships? Â Do modern relationships really work? Â Please don't miss this conversation!
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Does an infidelity have to mark the end of a relationship? Â Please listen to the conversation!
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How do you avoid the "crazy" in relationships? Â What are things you need to watch out for when entering a relationship? Â Also, in honor of mental health month, we discuss what people with legitimate mental issues can do to help them manage their relationships.
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How’s your blended family working out for you? Are you struggling with your role as a step-parent? If so, please listen to this conversation!
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The last episode covered what a woman needs to get a good man. This episode, we look at this from the woman’s perspective. Check out the conversation!
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We surveyed several good men of different backgrounds and age groups. These 5 things are consistent themes across their responses. Check out the conversation!!
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Do men need more legal protection and recourse when it come to paternity and child support? Â Check out the conversation!
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We know that science says that women mature faster than men physically, but does that really hold true when it comes to relationships?? Check out the conversation!
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We’ve heard that “love don’t cost a thing”, but is that really the case? Listen in to the conversation!
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What have you committed to that you didn’t think all the way through, and now you regret it? Check out the conversation!
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Is trust what we’re really looking for in relationships, or rather control? You have to check out this conversation!
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Do you keep sweeping things under the rug, not telling people how you really feel, and now the pile of issues has gotten too big? Check out the conversation!
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Does someone have too much input in your relationship? Is your significant other getting out of pocket (LOL)? We’re discussing boundaries in relationships.
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Relationships are hard, but what makes them them so difficult? Listen to the discussion!
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Are you thinking about firing your boss and doing your own thing? We’re talking to entrepreneurs about the process of stepping out and being your own boss.
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Is “Black Excellence” too loosely defined? What is it and how do we know when we’ve achieved it, both individually and as a people?
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Is the value of black men depreciating? Check out the discussion!
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Talking about hurt in relationships and the issues of not dealing with those hurts before moving on.
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In this episode, fathers chime in to discuss their experiences and hesitation with trusting their daughters to young guys.
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In this episode, the ladies and the fellas come together to discuss their feelings about the misconceptions about men.
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In this episode, we have a couple of guys responding to some things that were discussed in the conversation with the women, and raising issue with some ideas the women expressed.
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In this episode, we take on questions from a couple of young ladies regarding questions women have about men. The conversation gets pretty interesting! Check it out!
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We’re debunking the myths about marriage, exposing the lies, giving the truth!
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