On the latest episode, host Kipper Jones sits down with Dr. Ed Garnes to explore the deep connections between a prostate cancer journey and mental wellness. Kipper opens up about his experience with prostate cancer and the impact of a major diagnosis coming right after a divorce. He shares how seeking mental health support was an essential step from the very start. Dr. Garnes highlights that help-seeking is a skill and that asking for help is especially important when dealing with medical trauma and life-altering news.
“Healing is a skill set. Everyone has the potential to heal, but sometimes you need a conductor for your emotional well-being.”
- Dr. Ed Garnes
The discussion addresses how, in the Black community, strength is often equated with silence. Dr. Garnes highlights the dangers of holding things in and challenges traditions that discourage vulnerability.
If you or someone you love has faced a major health diagnosis, or if you care about mental health in our community, this episode is for you.
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Acknowledgements
This season was produced with support from the Counter Narrative Project (CNP) Media Roundtable. Learn more about their work at https://thecounternarrative.org.
