Let's Go Show

Doug Reed

The “Let’s Go Show" with Doug Reed, The “Let’s Go Show" is a platform to encourage, motivate and inspire individuals of all walks of life. We hold space for life changing conversations with everyday people, community leaders and public figures. The “Let’s Go Show" with Doug Reed is committed to highlighting individuals making a positive impact in our communities. Doug Reed who is also known as D. Reed, is a Mental health advocate, military veteran and former corrections professional. He holds in high esteem his earned status in the community as a mentor, coach and trusted leader. With various lived experiences as a black man, Doug uses his platform to impart wisdom and to help bring understanding and healing.Doug prides himself on being “just a kid from Cincinnati, Ohio” and truly being a “big kid at heart”. 

  1. 06/19/2024

    The Let's Go Show with Doug Reed "Prioritizing Mental Health in Our Community: Promoting Wellness for Black Men and Black Boys”sponsored by the American Psychiatric Association Foundation

    The Let’s Go Show with Doug Reed is excited to partner with the American Psychiatric Association Foundation (APAF) @apa_foundation to bring meaningful conversation surrounding the mental health and wellbeing of African American/Black (AA/B) Men and Boys, and the allies who love them. Stay tuned for one of these impactful conversations with APAF’s Rawle Andrews Jr @mr_rawle, Dr. Amanda Calhoun @amandajoymd and Rev. Jermaine Alberty @jdalberty on all podcast streams, Wednesday, June 19, 2024 (#Juneteenth). Historically, men and boys have been taught to hide their feelings and deal with problems quietly. This is especially true for AA/B men and boys. It’s really important to create safe places, both online and offline, where they can talk openly about their feelings. Talking about mental health helps manage stress and opens up avenues to get help when needed. One big issue for AA/B men and boys is “high-effort coping” or “hustle culture,” also known as “John Henryism.” This means they feel they have to work twice as hard to prove they are equal, especially when facing tough situations. This can lead to high stress and health problems like depression and high blood pressure. “High-effort coping” is a harmful habit that can be very dangerous. The APAF encourages honest conversations about this issue. We need to move from a “man up” attitude to understanding that asking for help when needed is a sign of strength. Health professionals also need to be aware of these struggles to provide better care that meet the needs of AA/B men and boys. We want to “normalize” conversations around mental health; but not make the mentally ill feel or seem abnormal. #dreedletsgoshow #podcast #blackmen #blackboys #mentalhealth #investinyourmentalwealth💚 #justakidfromcincy The Let's Go Show

    55 min
  2. 11/30/2023

    The Let's Go Show with Doug Reed featuring Octavius L. Blount "The Middle Brotha"

    Don't miss this engaging conversation with Octavius L. Blount where he talks about a conversational journey about Black males needing to be vulnerable, cry, laugh, smile and allow their inner black boy to be seen, heard, acknowledged and LOVED! Octavius l Blount is a leader, thinker, innovator, and proud Philadelphian who is committed to anything for and about the advancement of Black men and boys. Currently, serves as Coordinator for the Mayor’s Office of Black Male Engagement - tasked to help create an equitable Philadelphia for men and boys of color by eliminating disparities and creating opportunities. Has a combined 15+ years in the field of Black Male Advocacy/Achievement/Engagement as a consultant, mentor and behavioral prevention and intervention specialist. He is the Founder & CVO of UrbanThinker Media (UTM), where we strive to illuminate the full spectrum of Black males' humanity in America. We execute this by spreading ideas, creating spaces and producing stories that are for and about Black men and boys. This is done to Engage minds, Express truth, Empower lives and Elevate voices across all major platforms. He is the host of The Middle Brotha Podcast where he takes a deep dive into the minds, lives, and voices of Black males & The Black Man Express ShowTM where he goes on a conversational journey with Black males to be vulnerable, cry, laugh, smile and allow their inner black boy to be seen, heard, acknowledged and LOVED! Octavius possesses a BA in Sociology from Arcadia University and MSW from Bryn Mawr College Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research with Community Practice, Policy and Advocacy (CPPA) Concentration. The Let's Go Show

    43 min
  3. 10/04/2023

    The Let's Go Show with Doug Reed featuring George Morse " Serving My Community"

    As a professional George decided to go into the Law Enforcement Profession. He has been working as a Deputy Sheriff in Philadelphia for over a decade now. He believes it is a calling and not a career choice. Because growing up this was not something, that he planned on going into. But somehow he ended up becoming 5th generation law enforcement officer. He is currently serving at the rank of Sergeant and he believes that more than ever, if we want to change the culture. We need to show more Black Men & Women behind the badge positive role models that our youth can relate to and learn from. If we want to truly bridge the gap between Police and the communities that we service and protect. George has  always had a passion for serving his community because we need more access to resources and more equitable legislation working in our favor. So he devoted his time to volunteering with a few boards/committee's to make sure that my community had a voice at the table. He served on the Pennsyvania NAACP State Conference Criminal Justice Committee for over a year. He also serve as an Advisory Board Member with the Greater Philadelphia YMCA. Most recently was appointed to serve on two Committee's with the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives(NOBLE). George joined the Black Men Run Philadelphia Chapter in the spring of 2015. Once he joined the Healthy Brotherhood, he knew that this was going to be something special for him. Seeing a group a Black Men Running and enjoying it at the same time was the buy in for him. Since that time he has completed numerous Half Marathons and Full Marathons nationwide. He began serving as the Vice Captain of the Philly Chapter back in September 2020. While serving in leadership with BMR Philly alongside my fellow Captains. He has spearheaded many impactful community initiatives. He believes in a collective value and ability to transform lives mentally and physically. The Let's Go Show

    41 min
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The “Let’s Go Show" with Doug Reed, The “Let’s Go Show" is a platform to encourage, motivate and inspire individuals of all walks of life. We hold space for life changing conversations with everyday people, community leaders and public figures. The “Let’s Go Show" with Doug Reed is committed to highlighting individuals making a positive impact in our communities. Doug Reed who is also known as D. Reed, is a Mental health advocate, military veteran and former corrections professional. He holds in high esteem his earned status in the community as a mentor, coach and trusted leader. With various lived experiences as a black man, Doug uses his platform to impart wisdom and to help bring understanding and healing.Doug prides himself on being “just a kid from Cincinnati, Ohio” and truly being a “big kid at heart”.