YANA - Black men, You Are Not Alone

You Are Not Alone (YANA) is a Podcast created by James Trice for Black Men. However, it is more than just a podcast—it’s a lifeline and a brotherhood. We’re here to create a supportive, judgment-free space where Black men can have real, open conversations about what truly matters to us. From family and relationships to community, sports, culture, politics, faith, sex, race, education, and the challenges of everyday life—we dive deep into it all. Whether you’re looking for advice, motivation, prayer, or just the comfort of knowing you’re not walking this journey alone, YANA is here for you. This is your space to connect, grow, and be heard. Because none of us are meant to do life alone. Welcome to the brotherhood. Welcome to YANA. Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 Two are better than one……for if they fall, one will lift up the other. But woe to him who is alone. When he falls, he has no one to l

YANA - Black men, You Are Not Alone is a health podcast hosted by James Trice, with 57 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

James Trice hosts YANA - Black men, You Are Not Alone, a health show with 57 episodes published.

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  Episode #59

  Eric Tennial - It's Never Too Late: A Black Man's Journey from Fear to Purpose

  Sep 10, 202641 min

  What keeps us from becoming who we're meant to be? In this deeply personal episode of YANA: You Are Not Alone, James Trice sits down with his younger brother, Eric Tennial, for an honest conversation about fear, identity, education, and finding purpose later in life. Eric shares how returning to college at nearly 60 challenged decades of self-doubt, how communication became his greatest strength, and why personal growth begins with taking the first step. This is a powerful conversation about resilience, healing, and discovering that it's never too late to rewrite your story. #YANA #YouAreNotAlone #JamesTrice #BlackMen

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  Episode #58

  Bennett Olupo - More Than Survival: Building Hope, Leadership, and Liberation

  Sep 3, 202640 min

  In this powerful episode of YANA: You Are Not Alone, James Trice sits down with educator, environmental justice leader, and community organizer Bennett Olupo for an honest conversation about what it means to be a Black man in America today. Together, they explore the importance of Black educators, the lasting impact of George Floyd's murder, environmental justice, community organizing, and why hope is an act of resistance. This is a conversation about moving beyond survival—toward healing, leadership, and building a future where Black communities thrive. #YANA #YouAreNotAlone #Blackmen #JamesTrice

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  Episode #57

  Planting Seeds We May Never See: Reclaiming Manhood, Healing Generations, and Building Legacy with Mujasi Bandele Part 5

  Aug 27, 202656 min

  In this powerful fifth installment of the YANA series, host James Trice sits down again with Mujasi Bendele of Black Family Blueprint for a deeply reflective and transformative conversation on manhood, healing, and legacy. Mujasi shares his personal journey—from inheriting incomplete and often harmful definitions of manhood to consciously rebuilding a more holistic, emotionally grounded, and community-centered practice. He speaks candidly about the gaps many men grow up with: the absence of emotional language, the distortion of relationships, and the pressure to perform rather than truly develop. Through stories of mentorship, fatherhood, and self-examination, this episode explores how real transformation happens—not through age or titles, but through intentional practice, community, and accountability. Mujasi unpacks how early interventions, consistent guidance, and safe spaces for Black men can interrupt cycles of harm and create pathways toward healing. At its core, this conversation is about planting seeds—doing the work today that may not fully bloom in our lifetime, but will shape stronger families, healthier relationships, and more conscious generations to come.

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  Episode #56

  Rearing Black Manhood Together: Family, Women, and the Work of Becoming with Mujasi Bandele (Part 4)

  Aug 20, 202638 min

  In Part 4 of this YANA episode with Mujasi Bandele, host James Trice and Brother Mujasi continue their powerful, no-holds-barred conversation that cuts to the heart of Black manhood, family, and community responsibility. This episode moves beyond surface-level conversations about “raising boys” and dives deeply into the intentional work of rearing Black men—a process rooted in purpose, accountability, spirituality, and collective care. Brother Mujasi introduces the critical distinction between raising and rearing children, emphasizing that Black manhood is not accidental, but thoughtfully constructed through family, community, and culture. Together, they explore: The essential role Black families play in shaping Black manhood How Black women and Black men co-create the future of Black communities Why blaming Black women for challenges in Black manhood is both harmful and inaccurate The responsibility Black men carry in modeling healthy manhood for daughters, nieces, and young women How adult Black men can unlearn harmful beliefs and rebuild themselves through community, accountability, and healing spaces

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  Episode #55

  The Making of a Black Man: Family, Trauma, and the Path to Healing with Mujasi Bandele (Part 3)

  Aug 13, 202643 min

  In this powerful third episode of YANA with Mujasi Bandele, host James Trice and Brother Mujasi continue their deep, unfiltered conversation on the making of a Black man—and why the Black family, in all its forms, is foundational to Black male development. Together, they unpack a truth often overlooked: manhood does not begin at 18—it begins at birth. From prenatal bonding and early childhood attachment to adolescence, adulthood, and elderhood, this episode explores how every stage of life shapes a Black man’s identity, emotional health, and capacity for responsibility. Brother Mujasi draws on neuroscience, cultural wisdom, spirituality, and lived experience to explain: Why family extends far beyond the nuclear model—and how kinship, community, and shared values shape boys into men How early attachment, emotional modeling, and routine create the blueprint for healthy manhood The long-term impact of trauma, abuse, neglect, and distorted messages about masculinity Why it’s never too late to grow into functional, responsible manhood—even after incarceration, addiction, or generational harm The critical role of brotherhood, mentorship, therapy, and community in healing arrested development What single Black mothers can do when raising Black boys without traditional support systems

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