The Unbreakable Black Man Podcast

Michael "Coolen" Terrell
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“Welcome to The Unbreakable Black Man Podcast, where we dive into the real-life conversations about everyday challenges, relationships, work, and money. From navigating modern dating to balancing career goals with personal ambitions, we unpack it all with humor, honesty, and practical advice. Whether you’re hustling at work, figuring out your love life, or just trying to make sense of it all, join us each week for insights that feel like a chat with your best friend.”

  1. DEC 1

    Morning Inspiration - Life is what you make it. From YOLO To Discipline: How Daily Decisions Shape Your Future

    Send us a text What if the shape of your life is not hidden in fate, but folded into your daily decisions? We explore why dreaming without doing burns time, how the YOLO mindset can quietly tax your future, and what it takes to replace wishful thinking with disciplined action. From career pivots to relationships to creative first moves, we share a blunt but hopeful framework: you are born looking like your parents, but you die looking like your decisions. We unpack the difference between passive hope and active faith. Faith, in this conversation, is not waiting for perfect conditions; it is taking the first step when certainty is out of reach. That looks like saving for tools and training when no one is watching, studying yourself to learn what actually fits, and forgiving past mistakes so you can carry less weight forward. We get practical about investing in yourself before you try to save everyone else, and we talk about the quiet grind that compounds: small reps, consistent calendars, and choices that align with the future you want. Words matter. Your tongue can cut down your potential or carve a way through fear. We talk about using language to direct attention and action—naming clear targets, refusing negative self-talk, and speaking life with specific commitments. Pair that with risk: start the YouTube channel, build the small business, pitch for the job, learn the dance. Originals are not waiting for a sign; they are moving with intention and adjusting as they go. If you’re tired of hoping and ready to build, this conversation hands you a simple charge: push one step further than your doubt, today. If this resonates, follow the show, share it with someone who needs a nudge, and leave a review to help others find it. Tell us: what hard step will you take before the day ends?

    12 min

  2. DEC 1

    Morning Inspirations - Go Where You’re Celebrated: Cutting Toxic Ties And Claiming Your Worth

    Send us a text We share a clear rule for better choices: go where you are celebrated, not tolerated. We unpack manipulation, envy, and false promises at work and in relationships, and we offer a practical mindset for cutting ties and moving toward people who lift you. • how to tell support from sabotage • signs of mind games and delay tactics • why envy hides inside “reasonable” advice • when to cut ties like removing a cancer • abundance mindset over “spinning the block” • job promotions used as a dangling carrot • finding rooms with higher ceilings • playing chess with boundaries and plans

    13 min

  3. NOV 25

    Morning Inspirations - Parasites Need Hosts

    Send us a text Some people love your help more than they love you—and the difference shows up in your energy, your calendar, and your peace. We dive into a blunt but freeing idea: every parasite needs a host. From family ties that never cut the cord to teammates who surf on your effort and partners who do the bare minimum, we map the patterns that turn care into extraction and show how to walk out with clarity. We start by defining what “parasitic” behavior looks like in real life: adults who can contribute but won’t, coworkers who weaponize your kindness, and relationships where one person carries the load while the other clings. You’ll hear practical ways to set standards at work without losing your heart, how to separate love from rescuing at home, and simple diagnostics to tell whether someone is running beside you or riding on you. We talk timing, follow-through, and why parasites grip tighter when you finally pull away. The goal isn’t hardness—it’s healthy bonds. Learn how to adapt with firm kindness, create consequences that inspire growth, and spot the early signs that a person is committed to change versus committed to comfort. If you’ve been dragging more than you’ve been walking, this conversation offers a path back to balance, respect, and partnerships that multiply energy instead of draining it. If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs stronger boundaries, and leave a quick review telling us where you’re choosing to run lighter.

    11 min

  4. NOV 23

    Friday Night Rambles VOL: 19 - We Define The “F**k Boy,” Share The Wounds, And Choose Peace Over Chaos

    Send us a text The room starts light, then goes brave. We brought a full panel of sharp, funny, no‑nonsense women plus Michael to name the thing out loud: what “FB” behavior really looks like and why so many people mistake chaos for chemistry. We map the pattern—narcissism, games, and emotional dodging—and pair it with the antidote: honesty, boundaries, and action that matches words. No pontificating. Real stories, real consequences, real choices that restore peace. From there we press on the levers that shape our relationships: the music that taught boys to mock feelings, the homes where no one modeled safety, and the pressure that told women to marry fast and heal quietly. We refuse that script. You’ll hear why therapy only works if you’re honest, how a father can raise a daughter to read actions, not excuses, and what it takes to build a home where kids are heard, not just housed. The most vulnerable stretch comes when Michael shares a brutal run—engagement, marriage, a near-fatal highway accident, and being left in the aftermath—followed by the hard lessons about workers’ comp, community, and resilience. By the end, we’re laughing about “big seats” and plotting trips, but the backbone of the conversation is clear: choose partnership over performance, independence over approval, and peace over patterns. We celebrate hidden talents—voiceover work, fiber art, nursing, music, writing—and the power of travel to reset your nervous system and your story. If you’ve ever felt pushed to settle, trained to shrink, or afraid to start over, this one hands you language, tools, and permission to protect your energy. If this resonated, subscribe to The Unbreakable Black Man Podcast, share it with someone who needs a boundary boost, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway. Your story might be the next one that helps someone else stand up.

    2h 38m

  5. OCT 27

    Friday Night Rambles VOL - 18 Feat: Billie & KayKay

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    2h 51m

  6. OCT 27

    Friday Night Rambles VOL - 17 Feat: Tam Mac

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    1h 16m

  7. OCT 2

    Friday Night Rambles VOL: 16 Dating in Atlanta: Accountability, Attention, and the Myth of “Readiness”

    Send us a text What if “I’m not ready” is honest—but not the whole story? We unpack the messy middle of modern dating where loneliness, attention, and mixed signals tangle into months (or years) of “almost.” From Atlanta’s endless options to the quiet pressure of good-morning texts and “I’ll call you back,” we challenge the idea that more choices equal better connections and ask where accountability really starts. We get real about staying when someone states their limits, the friend-zone economy, and why trial periods rarely stay neutral. You’ll hear raw takes on cheating culture, self-control in the age of smartphones, and how copy-paste courtship scripts drain authenticity. We also go deeper: redefining “need” in relationships beyond survival, naming the seasons where companionship serves a purpose, and honoring the parts of ourselves we shed to survive. Sometimes you can’t resurrect the playful version of you after heartbreak—you build a wiser one instead. Along the way, we discuss how to pursue with intention without theatrics, why clear routines matter more than big gestures, and how to protect your future self from crash-out moments—those door knocks, pop-ups, and impulsive choices that feel like love but taste like panic. The throughline is simple, not easy: clarity is kindness. Believe people the first time, align your actions with your words, and refuse to call loneliness “standards.” If this resonates, share it with a friend who’s navigating “not ready” territory. Subscribe, leave a review, and tell us: what’s your non-negotiable for real connection?

    2h 17m

  8. SEP 27

    Friday Night Rambles VOL:15

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    1h 41m
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About

“Welcome to The Unbreakable Black Man Podcast, where we dive into the real-life conversations about everyday challenges, relationships, work, and money. From navigating modern dating to balancing career goals with personal ambitions, we unpack it all with humor, honesty, and practical advice. Whether you’re hustling at work, figuring out your love life, or just trying to make sense of it all, join us each week for insights that feel like a chat with your best friend.”

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  • Creator
    Michael "Coolen" Terrell
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    51
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 The Unbreakable Black Man Podcast
  • Show Website
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