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The Peace & Prosperity Podcast is a bi-weekly conversation with Dr. Jason Phillips, LCSW, licensed therapist and confidence expert in Raleigh, NC, discussing all things related to self-love and self-confidence, and how we can improve ourselves personally and professionally.

In this episode, Detroit therapist Joseph Barksdale joins the podcast to discuss why so many men—especially Black men—struggle to trust therapy. Drawing from over 40 years of experience, he shares how humor, cultural understanding, and consistency help men open up about trauma, addiction, and pain they’ve been taught to hide. Joseph also explains why addiction is often a symptom of deeper wounds like grief, shame, and unresolved trauma. This conversation is a powerful reminder that healing often begins with trust, honesty, and the courage to name what’s really going on.

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