Lawrence C. Harris Recap, R. Kelly’s Overdose, and David Banner’s “No Devil” Debate

After a much-needed week off to celebrate his birthday, Izzy Baker is back solo for this week’s Mental Man Monday. Raw, unfiltered, and glitchy as ever, this episode hits the ground running.

Izzy opens with a heartfelt recap of the most recent episode of The Mental Health Podcast, featuring Lawrence C. Harris, where they unpack fatherhood, generational wounds, and Lawrence's current relationship with his dad. It’s a powerful conversation to kick off Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, because healing as men is never overnight.

Next up, Izzy takes on one of the most shocking headlines of the week: R. Kelly’s jail overdose. Was this a calculated setup to move him to a more secure facility, or is someone working behind the scenes to take him off the chessboard for good? Izzy breaks down the conspiracy theories and what this might mean going forward.

And finally, Izzy addresses David Banner’s controversial remarks that “there is no devil.” Izzy isn’t buying it. He challenges the idea that rewriting spiritual reality somehow erases the consequences of sin, especially for Black men. Personal responsibility matters, but so does acknowledging that the fight for your soul is real. This episode is more than pop culture commentary—it’s a reminder that your mental, emotional, and spiritual health all matter. Especially right now.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/p-s-a-the-mental-health-podcast--5520511/support.