“Black men have been called many things—beast, menace, threat—but the truth is, we are a tapestry of strength, compassion, and beauty.” This podcast is committed to challenging stereotypes and reshaping the Black male narrative. Through in-depth conversations, we highlight the compassion, resilience, and courage of Black men, showing how they navigate societal pressures while maintaining their humanity."
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“Black men have been called many things—beast, menace, threat—but the truth is, we are a tapestry of strength, compassion, and beauty.” This podcast is committed to challenging stereotypes and reshaping the Black male narrative. Through in-depth conversations, we highlight the compassion, resilience, and courage of Black men, showing how they navigate societal pressures while maintaining their humanity."
Why Black Men Wear Emotional Armor_ Dr. Michael Turner_Ep. 16
Beauty in the Beast Podcast
1 hour 12 minutes
4 weeks ago
Why Black Men Wear Emotional Armor_ Dr. Michael Turner_Ep. 16
"You can’t expect people to see you if you’re always hiding.” Michael Turner
Licensed therapist Michael Turner joins Beauty & the Beast to reveal the emotional cost of being seen as “the strong one.” In this powerful conversation, Michael opens up about what it means to wear emotional armor as a Black man—and what it takes to finally take it off.
We talk about the myths around therapy, the truth about hypnotherapy, and the psychological toll of always having to protect yourself. Michael shares why vulnerability isn’t weakness, how cultural pressure can silence healing, and the moment he realized success had distanced him from home.
Whether you’re carrying emotional weight, navigating identity, or trying to show up as your full self—this episode is a blueprint for what healing can look like.
In this episode:
The psychology of emotional armor
What hypnotherapy actually feels like
Why Black male therapists are called unicorns
Fatherhood, leadership, and generational healing
The moment it no longer felt safe to “go home”
Beauty in the Beast Podcast
“Black men have been called many things—beast, menace, threat—but the truth is, we are a tapestry of strength, compassion, and beauty.” This podcast is committed to challenging stereotypes and reshaping the Black male narrative. Through in-depth conversations, we highlight the compassion, resilience, and courage of Black men, showing how they navigate societal pressures while maintaining their humanity."
