In this powerful episode of You First, host Shawanna Kennedy sits down with Dwayne Simmons, a transformative voice in community leadership, mental health advocacy, and resilience. This conversation goes beyond surface-level self-care—it’s a raw, real, and restorative dialogue about what it truly means to put yourself first without abandoning your purpose.

✨ Inside This Episode:

• Dwayne’s personal journey to self-awareness and intentional living
• How men—especially Black men—can prioritize mental health without shame
• The role of holistic self-care: mental, physical, and spiritual wellness
• Actionable tips for navigating burnout, setbacks, and life’s toughest transitions

🧠 This episode is for you if you:

• Struggle to balance self-care with community and career responsibilities
• Want to break the stigma surrounding therapy and emotional wellness
• Need encouragement to stay resilient and move with bold brilliance

🎯 Keywords:
Self-care for Black men, mental health advocacy, resilience strategies, emotional wellness, men’s mental health, community leadership, holistic healing, You First podcast, Shawanna Kennedy, Dwayne Simmons, personal growth, empowerment, overcoming adversity

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