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Dancing Through Darkness: Community, Courage, and a New Beginning

In this episode The Dude interviews Jaylin Henry, a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity inc ,former soldier and performer who shares his path from addiction and homelessness to recovery, faith, and community work in Nashville.
Jaylin discusses his experiences with substance misuse, military service, Broadway performance, dance, and founding the nonprofit Recovery For You to support marginalized individuals. The conversation highlights healing, mentorship, and the power of human connection.

Personal Audit: Men, Accountability, and the Daily Check-In

Men gather in a candid conversation about personal audits — the daily practice of checking your mindset, relationships, and choices. They discuss accountability, discipline, fatherhood, and the influence of social media, music, and culture on young men.The episode explores why great men often feel lonely, how mentors and community can guide growth, and practical steps to remove toxic influences and take responsibility for your path forward.

Real, Raw & Relatable: Therapy, Grief and Creating Safe Spaces

Host The Dude sits down with mental health advocate Nisha Speaks to discuss stigma, vulnerability, and mental health in the Black community, with a focus on Black men and veterans.They explore grief, life transitions, self-care for helping professionals, challenges working with children and parents, and the need for culturally responsive care.The episode includes candid, raw conversation (and a few technical hiccups), plus information on Nisha's live men’s space and upcoming community events.

Brotherhood of balance Health summit

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Brotherhood of Balance: Join the Conversation — Oct 25

The host of Kickback the Dude invites you to the Brotherhood of Balance Awareness Forum on October 25 — a free, limited-ticket event for open, vulnerable, and transparent conversations in a no-judgment space.There will be food, meaningful discussion, and an opportunity to build brotherhood and community; donations are appreciated. If this interests you, follow the link to sign up.

Brotherhood of Balance — A Safe Space for Men (Oct 25)

Join the Brotherhood of Balance on October 25 for an open, supportive gathering hosted by The Kickback. We'll break bread, have real conversations, and build a community focused on men’s mental and emotional wellbeing.This safe, judgment-free space encourages vulnerability and growth — it's okay to not be okay, and it's okay to ask for help. Tickets are free and limited, given first-come, first-served; donations are welcome if you can contribute.Reserve your spot by scanning the QR code or using the event link. Come connect with a tribe that supports honest conversations and positive change.

Brotherhood of Balance — A Forum for Real Talk

What’s going on? It’s your host, The Dude from The Kickback, inviting brothers of all walks of life to the Brotherhood of Balance forum on October 25.We’re building a tribe and a community for transparent, vulnerable conversations about health, love, mental health, where you are, who you are, and how to get to a better space.Tickets are free; please scan the QR code or follow the link and consider donating a fair market price if you can. If you’re not okay, you don’t have to face it alone — let’s be not okay together and work toward being okay.