What happens when the strong ones finally break?

In this episode, Dr. Albert Takem sits down with licensed therapist Allen Elliott to explore the silent epidemic of mental health struggles among Black men. Allen opens up about his own breakdown, the crushing emotional burden of being “the one who holds it together,” and why even therapists miss the signs.

This is not just a conversation—it is a reckoning.

Topics Covered:
– Silent depression in Black men
– Suicidal ideation masked as “love”
– Therapy stigma in the Black community
– The emotional weight of being a professional caregiver
– What fathers never say—and what sons never ask

Time Stamps ⌛️
00:00 - Hook: “You’re not crazy, but you are hiding.”
01:10 - ACT 1: When a Therapist Misses It in Himself
07:16 - ACT 2: Black Men, Strength, and Shame
18:03 - ACT 3: The Professional Trap
27:01 - ACT 4: The Father Wound
36:01 - ACT 5: Doctor’s Orders and Final Reflections
40:00 - End

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