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Carrying the Weight: Men's Mental Health, Bishop Jakes & Finding Love
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- Hardly Initiated
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- May 26, 2026
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- 791
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WATCH FULL EPISODE HERE: https://youtu.be/QAOHJqK5AiI In this raw and powerful conversation, Dr. J opens up about the emotional burden of leading a movement for men's mental health — the overflowing DMs, the lack of resources, and the nights he carries it all alone. He shares a deeply personal phone call with Bishop T.D. Jakes, who reminded him that the weight he carries is part of his calling — and that he's just getting started. Plus, Dr. J gets honest about navigating love and dating as a high-profile, emotionally intelligent Black man, the viral "Finding Ruth" series, and why true healing requires community, not independence. Host Jessica Laine-MacDonald: https://www.instagram.com/itsjessicalaine/ Renew The Mind Journal: https://www.hardlyinitiated.com/products/renew-the-mind-journal Fight The Flesh Bracelet: https://www.hardlyinitiated.com/products/fight-the-flesh-bracelet Hardly In Love Dating Cards: https://www.hardlyinitiated.com/products/dating-deck Apply for Teach The Game Thursdays: https://forms.gle/b3mxsAhMd6hx4AnN9 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy