This Men's Health Month, Navigating Cancer TOGETHER sits down with Samuel "Sam" Simmons, a trauma-informed healing advocate with over 36 years of experience supporting men and their communities. Sam is the author of Just Sam: A Black Man's Journey to Healing, the visionary behind the 18th Annual Community Empowerment Through Black Men Healing Conference, co-host of Voices Radio Show on 89.9 KMOJ, and the 2024 NAMI Minnesota Professional of the Year. In this powerful conversation, Sam opens up about his own journey through trauma, addiction, and healing, and shares why telling the full truth is the first step toward freedom.

✨ Episode Highlights:

00:01:08 Meet Sam Simmons: 36 Years of Healing Work

00:08:07 Growing Up Angry: Sam's Personal Trauma Story

00:36:54 Male Trauma, Silence, and Why Men Don't Ask for Help

00:52:25 The 18th Annual Black Men Healing Conference

00:56:47 A Message for the Black Man Who Just Got a Cancer Diagnosis

Transcript: https://bit.ly/podscript183

Connect & Engage with Sam Simmons

Website: samuelsimmonsconsulting.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simmonsconsulting/

18th Annual Community Empowerment Through Black Men Healing Conference: June 25 & 26 at St. Paul College — Register at brothershealing.com

Book: https://a.co/d/03IvmBdM

📩 Stay Connected: Download your free Support System Checklist: Who to Call for What — a simple guide to help you build a clear and reliable support system while navigating a cancer journey: https://bit.ly/supportsystemlist

Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by On the Other Side. Thank you for your support! It helps to bring these critical conversations to life.

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