No judgment, just support.
Whatever you're feeling, we're here for you, bro.
A safe space for every man to be heard.
You don’t have to carry it all yourself.
Built by brothers, for brothers.
No judgment, just support. Whatever you're feeling, we're here for you, bro. A safe space for every man to be heard. You don’t have to carry it all yourself. Built by brothers, for brothers.
The Be Well Bro PodCast Is Back
The Price Of The Provider S2:E4
He’s handling the bills, holding the household, and carrying weight nobody sees. In this episode, 6ixx, Coop, and Jason pull back the curtain on what it actually costs to be the provider not just financially, but emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. They dig into the hidden labor that comes with the role, the unrealistic expectations society places on men to produce and provide at all costs, and the dangerous habit of measuring your worth by your wallet. When your value feels tied to your output, what happens when the output slows down? This conversation is for every man who’s been so busy providing for everyone else that he forgot to provide for himself.
The Body Keeps The Score S2:E5
In Episode 5, Sixx, Coop, and Jason go deep on emotional intelligence: what it actually means for young Black men navigating relationships, family, community, and self. They break down how unprocessed trauma shows up in the body not just in therapy sessions, but in how we shut down, lash out, overwork, or pour into others before filling ourselves. And then they get personal: hot chocolate. That small, familiar ritual warmth in a cup becomes the lens through which the crew unpacks love languages, comfort, and the acts of care we extend to others that we rarely let ourselves receive.
The BRO Experience: We All Deserve to Be Well
Join Trent and Isaac in this powerful short documentary as they open up about their emotional journeys and the support they’ve received through the BRO Experience Foundation. Through honest conversations about their challenges and growth, they offer a real look at what it means to build toward a healthier and more hopeful future.
The film also features expert insights into Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) from Sophia Morel, Dr. Torian Easterling, and Barry Cooper, providing deeper context into the therapeutic approach that guides our work.
BE WELL BRO IS WHERE YOUNG MEN AND MEN OF COLOR WORLDWIDE COME TO LEVEL UP WITH:
🧘🏽♂️ MINDFULNESS,
📖 RESOURCES,
AND 🫱🏽🫲🏽 THE COMMUNITY.
Check out the freshest wellness tips, real-life stories, and latest advice to keep your mind and vibe right.
Wellness Is Not Surviving. It Is the Art of Living Well. A founder’s reflection on joy, emotional freedom.
Barry Cooper| Executive Director | The Bro Experience Foundation
We have spent too long treating men’s mental health as a crisis to manage. May and June ask something different of us. They ask us to celebrate. They ask us to feel. They ask us, especially us, Black men to choose joy with the same intentionality we were taught to choose strength.
🕒 2 min read
The Alien Effect: What Brother from Another Planet still tells us about Young Black Men navigating a world that never learned their name.
The Brother From Another Planet, explains the Alien Effect: the moment when a young Black man's developing body, evolving mind, and shifting social role collide with a world that has already decided he is a threat. He hasn't changed his heart. He hasn't changed his intentions. But the world has changed its gaze, and that gaze reshapes everything.
🕒 5 min read
Everyone Deserves To Be Well | A Campaign Rooted in Brotherhood, Community, and the Fullness of the Human Experience
We All Deserve To Be Well. We’re speaking it into existence. We’re putting our hands, our hearts, and our work behind it. And we’re inviting you to join us! not as a consumer, not as a follower, but as a member of something that actually gives a damn about whether you make it through.
🕒 2 min read
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Culture Corners
Mental wellness isn’t just about coping, it’s also about creating, connecting, and celebrating who you are.
Explore wellness through culture at BE Well Bro’s Culture Corner where art, media, music, and lived experience meet the seven dimensions of well-being. Whether it’s a film that hit different, a lyric that carried you through, or a moment in Black culture that made you feel seen, the Culture Corner exists to help you reflect, reconnect, and BE well.
WOYMB?
Check out this prompt, sit with it for a minute, and figure out your take. Then, explore the provided reading or video to get your mind right and push through whatever’s in your way.
! Disclaimer: The reflection section is designed for personal growth and self-exploration. It is not intended to replace professional mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
“A challenge I’m facing right now is...”
Let’s Reflect
Prioritize your peace.
Invest in your health.
Stronger together, better every day.
Small steps, big impact.
Check in on yourself. You’re worth the work.
Prioritize your peace. Invest in your health. Stronger together, better every day. Small steps, big impact. Check in on yourself. You’re worth the work.
Check out Community Corners to see what our partners are up to, with updates and highlights on the programs making a difference in the community.
THE DAVID PRIZE
The David Prize is a celebration of New Yorkers with ideas for extraordinary change. We believe that New York City’s best and biggest resource is its people and that New Yorkers who are proximate to the City’s greatest challenges will build the best solutions. Open to any individual working in the five boroughs, the Prize welcomes those with the vision and conviction to change our communities, our culture, and our future for good.
Brooklyn Org
Brooklyn Org is a platform and partner for local philanthropy, bringing together Brooklynites to become champions for change.
Stephanie Schiavenato
Stephanie Schiavenato is the founder of a doula company that provides ongoing, non-judgmental support throughout the birthing process. She also shares valuable tips and resources for fathers, empowering them to play an active role in their family's journey.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
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Crisis Hotlines
A list of hotline services that offers immediate, confidential support from professionals, available 24/7 for guidance and care.
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Community Services
Free/low-cost therapy and community-driven initiatives tailored for young Black men and communities of color.
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Wellness Apps
Recommended apps and platforms that provide guided meditations, mindfulness exercises, and relaxation techniques.
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Support Groups
Online and in-person support groups, focusing on men’s mental health, grief, addiction, or specific cultural issues.
Coming Soon!
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Books & Podcasts
A curated list of empowering books and podcasts that focus on mental health, self-care, and personal growth.
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Downloadables
Free downloadable resources, such as mental health guides, self-care checklists, and tips for managing anxiety or stress.
Coming Soon!
What Do You Need?
Looking for support or resources? Browse our categories to find helpful tools, tips, and information. Whether you're seeking guidance on mental health, self-care, or community support, we got you.
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Mindfulness & Meditation (coming soon)
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What’s On Your Mind, Bro? (coming soon)
Support/Peer Groups (coming soon)
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