# XYBM Clips: A lot of Black men struggle to accept compliments

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Podcast: [Express Yourself Black Man](https://stenobird.com/podcast/express-yourself-black-man-4911708)
Published: 2026-04-21T15:30:02+00:00
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## Resource

If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 154) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 154: How to Conquer your Impostor Syndrome with Stevon" — it was released on April 13, 2026. In XYBM 154, we sit down with Stevon Lewis, a speaker, author, psychotherapist, and the host of the podcast, "How to Talk to High Achievers About Anything," produced by LWC Studios. He explains imposter syndrome as fear of being exposed as a fraud, often rooted in childhood criticism, conditional affirmation, or being “the only one” in certain spaces, including Black people in majority-white environments. Tune in 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: ———————————— 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 SAFE HAVEN: ———————————— 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: ———————————— 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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