12 DEC 2022 · On today’s episode of In the Space Between, I have an insightful conversation with Reginald Howard, a mental health activist. He is also the author of Suffering Into Success: A Paradigm Shift of Struggle to Achieve Happiness and the host of the Black Mental Health Podcast. We discuss representation, allowing ourselves to take up space, and the stigma within the Black community about mental health. Reginald also shares his key tips for planning a productive day. To connect further with Reginald Howard Visit his website https://reginaldahoward.com/ Follow him on Instagram www.instagram.com/reginaldahoward/ Follow him on Facebook www.facebook.com/reginaldahoward/ Mentioned in today’s podcast: Suffering Into Success: A Paradigm Shift of Struggle to Achieve Happiness by Reginald Howard Black Mental Health Podcast - https://reginaldahoward.com/podcast/ The Patient on FX To connect further with me: Visit my website www.estherboykin.com Follow me on Instagram www.instagram.com/estherbmft Follow me on Twitter @estherbmft

5 DEC 2022 · On today’s episode of In the Space Between, I welcome Kevin Carr, author of What I've Learned About Dating and co-host of Caught in the Act on VH1. We discuss the gift of self-expression, developing trust in self and within relationships, and the benefits of introspection. We also dove into what it takes to create relationships that center genuine connection and communication. To connect further with Kevin Carr Follow him on Instagram at www.instagram.com/kev_carr Follow him on Twitter @kev_carr Follow him on TikTok @kev_carr Watch him in Caught in the Act on VH1 Mentioned in today’s podcast: What I've Learned About Dating by Kevin Carr The Will to Change: Men, Masculinity, and Love by Bell Hooks Esther Perel’s Books - https://www.estherperel.com/books To connect further with me: Visit my website www.estherboykin.com Follow me on Instagram www.instagram.com/estherbmft Follow me on Twitter @estherbmft

28 NOV 2022 · On today’s episode of In the Space Between, I speak with Lance Jasper Jones, the director and founder of Jasper House Warriors, a nonprofit that deals with sickle cell anemia and the mental health comorbidities of living with sickle cell anemia. We chat about the ways growing up with sickle cell anemia impacted him, why the collective consciousness of Black people needs to be unpacked and how he redefined what success and manhood meant for himself. To connect further with Lance Jasper Visit his website at https://lancejasperjones.com/ Vist the Jasper House Warriors website at https://jasperhousewarriors.org/ Mentioned in today’s podcast: Black Men Heal - https://blackmenheal.org/ To connect further with me: Visit my website www.estherboykin.com Follow me on Instagram www.instagram.com/estherbmft Follow me on Twitter @estherbmft

21 NOV 2022 · On today’s episode of In the Space Between, I speak with Arron Muller, a licensed clinical social worker, owner of Life Matters, and CEO of Modify Wellness. We talk about the importance of Black men building their own identity, and the ways in which the image of Black men as portrayed in the media differs from their lived experience. We also discussed Arron’s journey to creating the Black Therapist, and the barriers to accessing mental healthcare, and practicing self-compassion. To connect further with Arron Muller Follow him on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/theblack_therapist/ Visit Modify Wellness' website at https://www.modifywellness.org/ Listen to him on The Jamal Bates Morning Show’s Men Mondays. To connect further with me: Visit my website www.estherboykin.com Follow me on Instagram www.instagram.com/estherbmft Follow me on Twitter @estherbmft

14 NOV 2022 · On today’s episode of In the Space Between, I chat with Paul Bashea Williams, a licensed clinical social worker, owner of Hearts In Mind Counseling, and author of Dear Future Wife: A Man's Guide and a Woman's Reference to Healthy Relationships. We talk about freedom of expression through writing, how he manages anxiety and the people and experiences that have inspired him to become the man he is. To connect further with Paul Bashea Williams Visit his website at https://basheawilliams.com/ Follow him on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BasheaWilliams Follow him on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/basheawilliams/ Follow When Love Aligns on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/whenlovealignstm/ Mentioned in today’s podcast: The Will to Change: Men, Masculinity, and Love by Bell Hooks Dear Future Wife: A Man's Guide and a Woman's Reference to Healthy Relationships by Paul Bashea Williams When Love Aligns Conference - www.whenlovealigns.com To connect further with me: Visit my website www.estherboykin.com Follow me on Instagram www.instagram.com/estherbmft Follow me on Twitter @estherbmft

7 NOV 2022 · On today’s episode of In the Space Between, I chat with Damon Roberts, Sr., an Iraq veteran turned social worker and the author of Matter of Time: Continue to March - a book about his transition back to life after Iraq. We talk about his experience growing up in a community that encouraged him to be Black and proud, his first experiences with racism and PTSD, how he got into social work and community service, and what personal responsibility means to him. To connect further with Damon Roberts, Sr. Follow him on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/authorDamonRoberts/ Mentioned in today’s podcast: Matter of Time: Continue to March by Damon Roberts, Sr. To connect further with me: Visit my website www.estherboykin.com Follow me on Instagram www.instagram.com/estherbmft Follow me on Twitter @estherbmft

31 OCT 2022 · On today’s episode of In the Space Between, I have a conversation with Jay Hurt, a certified relationship coach and the Chief Operating Officer of the Academy of Creative Coaching - a coach training program accredited by the International Coaching Federation. We talk about power dynamics, leadership, learning to believe in yourself, how to effectively mentor yourself, and Jay’s show, The Confident Charismatic. To connect further with Jay Hurt Follow him on Facebook at www.facebook.com/jayhurtcoaching/ Follow him on Instagram at www.instagram.com/jayhurtcoaching/ Follow him on TikTok at www.tiktok.com/@jayhurtcoaching/ Mentioned in today’s podcast: The Confident Charismatic - www.youtube.com/channel/UC1DRkpdPttaFpTI0ma5apZw The Nap Ministry - https://thenapministry.com/ To connect further with me: Visit my website www.estherboykin.com Follow me on Instagram www.instagram.com/estherbmft Follow me on Twitter @estherbmft

24 OCT 2022 · On this episode of In the Space Between, I sat down with Randall E. Toby, a lifelong entrepreneur, two-time bestselling author on Amazon, and the founder of the Breakfast with Our Boys series - an award-winning program for male youth ages 10-15 years old. He shared lessons from his traumatic childhood, how he found his way as a Black man, and why he transitioned from a two-decade-long career in corporate sales to serving underserved populations. To connect further with Randall E. Toby Follow Breakfast with Our Boys on Instagram www.instagram.com/breakfastwithourboys/ Follow Randall E. Toby on Instagram www.instagram.com/randalletoby/ Find him on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Randall-E-Toby-536024173091867/ Visit the Breakfast with Our Boys website at www.breakfastwob.org/ Mentioned in today’s podcast: Suited for Success: 25 Inspirational Stories on Getting Prepared for Your Journey to Success by PK Kersey To connect further with me: Visit my website www.estherboykin.com Follow me on Instagram www.instagram.com/estherbmft Follow me on Twitter @estherbmft

17 OCT 2022 · On this episode of In the Space Between, I welcome you to the second season of the podcast and I reflect on how the podcast reminds me that we, as humans, cannot fix everything. However, we can be attentive and hold space for the stories and explorations of Black men from all walks of life. That is the essence of this podcast. Mentioned in today’s podcast: Love and Rage by Lama Rod Owens To connect further with me: Visit my website www.estherboykin.com Follow me on Instagram www.instagram.com/estherbmft Follow me on Twitter @estherbmft

27 JUN 2022 · We’ve made it to the final episode of Season one and I can honestly say this has been one of my favorite projects. On today’s episode I reflect on some of the wisdom the podcast guests shared throughout season one. They have encouraged me to clean the chaos in my own mind and share my story and the lessons I have learned. I also have an exciting update about when you can expect Season two to be released. To connect further with me: Please follow me on social media and share your North Star with me. I would also love to hear about other gems you remember from this season. Visit my website www.estherboykin.com Follow me on Instagram www.instagram.com/estherbmft Follow me on Twitter @estherbmft Link to my Ted Talk: (2) The Antidote to Laziness Isn’t What You Think | Esther Boykin | TEDxUStreetWomen - YouTube