{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Reimagining Black Health","title":"Reimagining Men’s Health: Breaking Silence, Building Strength","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/64598f09\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2400,"description":"In this episode of Reimagining Black Health, Dr. Melicia Whitt-Glover leads an honest and layered conversation about Black men’s health—what it means, what gets in the way, and what it takes to move from survival to thriving.\nFor many Black men, health is shaped by more than just individual choices. It’s influenced by history, identity, societal pressure, and lived experience. From mental health stigma to fear of the healthcare system, the barriers are real—and often unspoken.\nDr. Melicia is joined by:Dr. Ailton Santonio Coleman, researcher and expert in Black masculinity and healthArthur “AJ” Johns, community health worker and living example of transformationTogether, they unpack how masculinity, culture, and systemic realities shape health behaviors—and how community, accountability, and intention can create lasting change.\nThis episode moves between research and real life, connecting the dots between identity, mental health, physical health, and the power of community support.\nIn this episode, we explore:How Black masculinity influences health decisions and behaviorsThe hidden role of fear—not weakness—in avoiding healthcareWhy mental health challenges often go undiagnosed in Black men\nEpisode Chapters 00:00 — Defining Health and Masculinity on Our Own Terms\n 01:00 — Meet Dr. Ailton Coleman & AJ Johns\n 02:00 — What Is Black Masculinity?\n 04:00 — What Does Thriving Look Like for Black Men?\n 05:00 — Fear, Misinformation, and Avoiding the Doctor\n 09:00 — How Society Shapes Health Behavior\n 12:00 — The Stress of Providing and Its Health Costs\n 15:00 — Losing Safe Spaces for Black Men\n 16:00 — AJ’s Story: From 500+ Pounds to Transformation\n 18:00 — The Turning Point: Data, Accountability, and Embarrassment\n 20:00 — Learning Health from Scratch\n 22:00 — Small Changes That Led to Big Results\n 24:00 — Health as Legacy, Not Just Wealth\n 25:00 — Mental Health and the Fear of Seeking Help\n 27:00 — Why “Getting Help” Can Feel Dangerous\n 29:00 — The Role of Community and...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/i0wepRzGIQNvV3Rg9EQhqz8USGqx1bDW67JACZSXSq8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lZWQ1/MWI0ZDZjODlkYjIx/MWI3ZmUyZmI4Zjc5/NzA4Yi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}