XYBM Clips: Black therapist explains why Black men say “I’m good” when we’re not

If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 144) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 144: Why are BLACK MEN so ANGRY? (Part 2) with Odi" — it was released on November 17, 2025

In XYBM 144, I sit down with Professor Odi — a psychotherapist doing incredible work with Black men in our community @blackmansafehaven. For his third appearance — and part two of a two-part series — Odi returns to share new insights on his personal stories of depression, suicidal ideation, and heartbreak, offering advice to Black men struggling with self-worth and societal expectations.

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