a space to breathe: a podcast for black men

Brennan Steele
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On this podcast, we hold and create space for black men to breathe. By breathing we mean being whole, fully ourselves, as well as open and vulnerable without the pressures we feel as black men in our personal lives, professional lives, and society in general.

  1. 07/15/2025

    Crossover Series Finale - The Role of God versus a Therapist w/ Diallo Smith and Brennan Steele

    In this thought-provoking episode, Diallo and Brennan unpack the delicate balance between relying on God and depending on your therapist. Have we unintentionally placed our therapist in a role that belongs to God? What does it look like to bring our full emotional selves to both the prayer closet and the therapy room? This conversation explores: Why God is our ultimate source of healing How therapy can be a powerful tool, but not a substitute for spiritual connection The risk of spiritualizing everything vs. over-pathologizing pain Encouragement for believers navigating faith and emotional wellness If you've ever wrestled with when to pray and when to process, this episode is for you. Follow: Brennan Steele: @iambrennansteele Diallo Smith: @Diall0smith Podcast: @inthismoment_Podcast

    41 min

  2. 07/08/2025

    Crossover Series E5 - Attachment Styles w/ Diallo Smith and Brennan Steele

    In this episode, we unpack attachment styles—how they form, how they show up in your romantic and platonic relationships, and what healing looks like. From avoidant to anxious to secure, we explore how our earliest connections still influence our adult dynamics today. Whether you're navigating friendships, dating, or even your walk with God, understanding your attachment style can help you grow in emotional health, relational wisdom, and spiritual intimacy. 👥 Topics we cover: The four main attachment styles How childhood experiences shape adult relationships What healing and “earned secure attachment” can look like The connection between attachment and faith Tools for self-awareness and change Want to know your Attachment Style? Here is the FREE quiz: https://www.attachmentproject.com/attachment-style-quiz/ 🎧 Tune in, take notes, and tag a friend who needs this conversation. Follow us: Brennan Steele: @iambrennansteele Diallo Smith: Diall0smith Podcast: @inthismoment_Podccast

    35 min

  3. 07/01/2025

    Crossover Series E4 - What Family Teaches w/ Diallo Smith and Brennan Steele

    In this episode, Brennan Steele and Diallo Smith dive into the complexities, joys, and challenges of family—what we inherit, what we create, and what we’re healing from. From generational dynamics to chosen family and faith, this conversation is real, raw, and deeply reflective. Whether you're navigating family wounds or learning to build new connections, this one’s for you. Follow us on IG:  @iambrennansteele @inthismoment_podcast

    39 min

  4. 06/24/2025

    Crossover Series E3 - Friendship w/ Diallo Smith and Brennan Steele

    Why is making and keeping friends as adults so complicated? In this episode, we unpack the silent struggles of adult friendships, from unmet expectations and shifting priorities to the role healing plays in how we show up in community. We talk boundaries, loneliness, and what it really means to be intentional in this season of life. Tune in now and share with someone who needs to hear this. Follow us on IG: @IamBrennanSteele @inthismoment_podcast  @diallosmith

    45 min

  5. 06/17/2025

    Crossover Series E2 - Let's Talk About Grief w/ Brennan Steele and Diallo Smith

    In this episode, Diallo Smith and Brennan Steele open up an honest conversation around grief in all its forms, not just bereavement, but also the grief that comes with life transitions, identity shifts, strained friendships, and unspoken losses. Together, they explore how grief can show up quietly in our everyday lives and how we can begin to process it with compassion, faith, and intentionality. Tune in for reflections, personal stories, and practical insights that will help you name your grief and move through it, one moment at a time. Follow us on Instagram: 🎙 Brennan Steele – @iambrennansteele Diallo Smith – @inthismoment_podcast 📱 Listen now and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share with someone who may be navigating grief today.

    51 min

  6. 06/10/2025

    Crossover Series E1 - Spiritual Bypassing w/ Diallo Smith

    Welcome to a special crossover series from In This Moment and A Space to Breathe In this first episode, we’re diving into spiritual bypassing—what it is, how it shows up in faith spaces, and why it's important to name and navigate it. Listeners can expect real talk, personal stories, and practical insights on how to move from surface-level spirituality to deeper healing and honest faith. Let’s breathe, reflect, and be fully present—in this moment

    32 min

  7. 12/08/2023

    S4, Episode 8 - Lessons from Creating Space...

    We're officially pausing from the pod. Check out this update from Brennan to find out why, what's next, and hear reflections from creating space for Black men. Thank you so much for your engagement with this content. This is not goodbye - just see you later ! Keep up with Brennan on IG @iambrennansteele.

    11 min

  8. 11/17/2023

    S4, Episode 7 - Non-traditional Fatherhood, feat. LG Collier

    This week, we have another new guest, LG Collier, who shares Brennan's experience of being a father while also a full-time student. We talk about our experiences as showing up in ways that aren't necessarily common according to societal standards and how we navigate the pressures we feel in that. We have a fruitful conversation about presence, masculinity, and prioritizing family. As always brotha, we hope you feel seen. Follow and subscribe if you like what you're hearing! Follow Brennan Allan Steele on IG @iambrennansteele Find "breathe: a guided healing journal for black men" on Amazon or any online bookstore.

    39 min
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On this podcast, we hold and create space for black men to breathe. By breathing we mean being whole, fully ourselves, as well as open and vulnerable without the pressures we feel as black men in our personal lives, professional lives, and society in general.

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