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 BWB 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.
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"No one ever gave you the steps for blooming.
No one hands you an instruction manual for the work that happens in the dark — the sacred, unglamorous labor of going into a broken place and deciding to fill in the cracks."
For Black men, we arrive at the conversation around mental health standing between two chasms.
One tells us that vulnerability is weakness. That to name your pain is to surrender to it.
The other is quieter — but just as dangerous. Men who use the language of healing without ever submitting to it. Who post affirmations but still can't look themselves in the mirror.
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"Bigger Thomas doesn't announce himself. He enters a room already aware of how much space he is allowed to take up — and exactly how much will be taken from him if he forgets."
This is not a film review.
This is a wellness intervention.
Rashid Johnson's Native Son is not a film about a crime. It is a film about what happens in the body, the mind, and the spirit of a young Black man before the crime — in the thousands of invisible moments where he is being read, classified, and assigned a role he never auditioned for.
At The BRO Experience, we sat in the room with our brothers and watched it together.
And what we saw — through the Seven Dimensions of Wellness — was a young man whose full humanity was never given permission to land.
🕒 5 min read
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"You spend roughly 90,000 hours of your life at work.
That is more time than you will spend with your children, your partner, your friends.
And yet so many of us — especially men of color navigating workplaces not designed with us in mind — spend those hours simply surviving instead of thriving."
There is a particular kind of exhaustion that comes not from working too hard.
But from working without meaning.
For men of color, the cost is even higher. Code-switching daily. Carrying the invisible labor of representation. Being the only one in the room. Being told — through a thousand small signals — that your authentic presence is a liability.
That is a wellness crisis. And it deserves to be named as one.
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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.
Wellness Dice Game
This is your space. Your path to balance.
We created the Wellness Dice to take the pressure off journaling and help you dive deep into the parts of your life that need attention today.
Each roll is an invitation to explore a different side of your well-being. There are no wrong answers, only your truth. Watch your reflections stack up in the gallery and take your words with you when you leave.
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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