Ep. 192 - Care For Eeach Other (w. Coach Djimy Rouzard)

2023-02-20

As a Caribbean man, I can tell you firsthand that there is true effort happening as we speak to bring some necessary light to the serious needs of Men in regards to their Mental Health. Men don't talk. When your cultural and societal upbringing has patiently designed you to keep things in for so long, it it really a surprise? But - turns out Men will talk to other Men about things. When I first joined a Men's group some 2-3 years ago, I did not know what to expect. What I...

As a Caribbean man, I can tell you firsthand that there is true effort happening as we speak to bring some necessary light to the serious needs of Men in regards to their Mental Health.

Men don't talk. When your cultural and societal upbringing has patiently designed you to keep things in for so long, it it really a surprise?

But - turns out Men will talk to other Men about things.

When I first joined a Men's group some 2-3 years ago, I did not know what to expect. What I found was a group of peers : men, black men, fathers, mostly of Haitian descent who took this confident and intimate step towards opening up to other Men about things on their mind.

This is how I got the opportunity to meet and connect with today's guest, Coach Djimy Rouzard.

As one of the group's main Moderators, Coach D, as he's commonly known, has faithfully helmed our regular meeting sessions as both facilitator and mentor.

Coach D is a Personal Trainer, Speaker, Certified Life Coach and Violence Prevention Specialist for at-risk youths.

Coach D proudly integrates mindfulness into the multi-faceted work he does with people of all ages. His unique approach can help deepen self-awareness, increase well-being, enhance performance, reinforce self-esteem, achieve goals, improve interpersonal relationships and decrease stress.

On this episode, Coach D shares his insights on the important milestones being set by men in our community as they demonstrate an increasing willingness to participate in these groups, how self-forgiveness is necessary, how men are more layered than they're given credit for, doing the work...and so much more.

Enjoy

- Oli

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