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If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 128) from this clip, search for the title: "How to navigate life transitions and things you can't control? with Miles Williams” — it was released on: April 7, 2025.
In XYBM 128, I sit down with Miles Williams, a dedicated social worker, mental health advocate, and elementary school principal. We dive into his personal journey battling depression and how therapy played a transformative role in his healing. Miles also shares key lessons Black men can gain from going to therapy, the challenges we face in embracing self-love, and advice for young Black men aspiring to build a career in education.
Tune in for a dope conversation filled with wisdom on overcoming depression, embracing self-love, and pursuing a meaningful career. Available on all podcast streaming platforms, including YouTube.
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HOW TO FIND A DOPE, BLACK THERAPIST:
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All webinar attendees will have the opportunity to be paired with a Black mental health professional in Safe Haven. We have had 5K+ people sign up for this webinar in the past. Don’t miss out. Slots are limited.
SAFE HAVEN:
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Safe Haven is a holistic healing platform built for Black men by Black men. In Safe Haven, you will be connected with a Black mental health professional, so you can finally heal from the things you find it difficult to talk about AND you will receive support from like-minded Black men that are all on their healing journey, so you don’t have to heal alone.
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In XYBM 128, I sit down with Miles Williams, a dedicated social worker, mental health advocate, and elementary school principal. We dive into his personal journey battling depression and how therapy played a transformative role in his healing. Miles also shares key lessons Black men can gain from going to therapy, the challenges we face in embracing self-love, and advice for young Black men aspiring to build a career in education.
Tune in for a dope conversation filled with wisdom on overcoming depression, embracing self-love, and pursuing a meaningful career. Available on all podcast streaming platforms, including YouTube.
Leave a 5-star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ if you found value in this episode or a previous episode!
BOOK US FOR SPEAKING + BRAND DEALS:
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Explore our diverse collaboration opportunities as the leading and fastest-growing Black men's mental health platform on social media. Let's create something dope for your brand/company. Take the first step by filling out the form on our website: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/speaking-brand-deals
HOW TO FIND A DOPE, BLACK THERAPIST:
————————————
We are teaching a FREE webinar on how to find a dope, Black therapist – sign up for the next session here: https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/black-therapist
All webinar attendees will have the opportunity to be paired with a Black mental health professional in Safe Haven. We have had 5K+ people sign up for this webinar in the past. Don’t miss out. Slots are limited.
SAFE HAVEN:
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Safe Haven is a holistic healing platform built for Black men by Black men. In Safe Haven, you will be connected with a Black mental health professional, so you can finally heal from the things you find it difficult to talk about AND you will receive support from like-minded Black men that are all on their healing journey, so you don’t have to heal alone.
Join Safe Haven Now: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-haven
SUPPORT THE PLATFORM:
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Safe Haven: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-haven
Monthly Donation: https://buy.stripe.com/eVa5o0fhw1q3guYaEE
Merchandise: https://shop.expressyourselfblackman.com
FOLLOW US:
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TikTok: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.tiktok.com/@expressyourselfblackman) Instagram:
Host: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.instagram.com/expressyourselfblackman)
Guest: @themileswill (https://www.instagram.com/themileswill/)
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ExpressYourselfBlackMan
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expressyourselfblackman
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