SPADE: The Podcast

This episode explores the pressure and pain of growing up with rigid expectations of manhood—absent fathers, toxic masculinity, buried emotions, and the struggle to feel enough.Through raw personal testimonies, the guests share how faith, therapy, community, and intentional vulnerability helped them move from anger and isolation to healing, forgiveness, and purpose.

Yoo what's up everyone, I’m back! Hello 2026 and Happy Black History Month! I’m pumped to share the mic with two friends and first time guest, Sale’h and Chelly, for a special episode that goes beyond facts into urgent action.
Today we’re breaking down some heavy topics: a racist meme targeting the Obamas, the unequal responses we see to racialized imagery, and the recent deadly shootings by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis that have shaken communities and sparked national outrage.
We’ll talk about how these events reflect systemic neglect of Black grief — and we’ll walk through real, practical steps our communities can take for change. Hold on fam, this one’s controversial!

This is the trailer for the audio version of Inside The Mind Of A Man Vol 1: Between Me and My Father. Inside the Mind of a Man Vol. 1: Between Me and My Father is an intimate, unfiltered exploration of manhood, emotional survival, and the generational wounds we inherit. Through raw confessions, spiritual reflections, and a powerful live panel, this episode brings to light the unspoken struggles men face — identity, faith, forgiveness, and the longing to be understood. I hope you enjoy. Check out the full length  video on YouTube. 

In this episode Anthony explores October’s layers of awareness and focuses on breast cancer beyond the pink ribbon, covering emotional impact, mental health, and why awareness must be meaningful.
Practical takeaways: get screened, know your family history, support access and research, check your pets, and hold to the mantra “faith over fear” while seeking help and community support.

Send us a textHealing from trauma requires understanding its profound impact on both mind and body. Licensed mental health clinician Alyssa reveals how trauma goes far beyond the conventional definition of near-death experiences or severe abuse. "Trauma can be anything that impedes your progress, anything that prevents you from functioning in the best possible way," she explains, helping listeners recognize how past experiences might be affecting their present lives.Alyssa shares her personal journey through trauma healing after experiencing domestic violence and sexual abuse, navigating from substance use and depression to finding a comprehensive healing path that addressed mental, spiritual, and physiological aspects of her trauma.What makes this episode particularly valuable is the exploration of various healing modalities. From evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, and somatic work to alternative practices including sound healing, light therapy, and plant medicine, listeners gain insight into the multi-faceted nature of trauma recovery. Alyssa emphasizes that complete healing is possible with commitment and appropriate support: "You can change that, it's possible. If you do the work, you will be able to change how you feel and how you experience life."Support the showCheck out my website, and remember to subscribe/follow my social media to get notifications for new content being released weekly! Thank you again for your support. website: www.spadementalhealth.comTikTok: @spadementalhealth If you are seeking help, call the SAMHSA’s National Helpline:1-800-662-HELP (4357), or The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: 1-800-487-4889.National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988