Dr. Robin L. Smith

Click the link in my bio The Invisible Ache now on Audible 🎧 Lets connect find me on Instagram @drrobinlsmith and on Linkedln at Dr. Robin L. Smith.

New Episode Now: Join the I Am Dad podcast as we talk about “Breaking the Silence: Dr. Robin L. Smith on Empowering Black Men and Addressing Mental Health” on most podcast platforms or bit.ly/IAmDadPodcast (bit.ly/IAmDad_Season3) and YouTube at bit.ly/IAmDad_Season3

Dr.’s orders 🙏💙🙌

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Have you ever confronted someone, only to have them deflect and turn the blame on you? You’re not alone.

Spike Lee said it well! What a momentous time in history. 💙💙💙

But for now, I do not let my fear of the unknown or anxiety about the future stop me from planting. I grow what I sow. Plant love!

So this week, let’s sow lovingkindness, a little grace, room for laughter, space for flexibility, and of course: hope. When the weeds inevitably spring forth, when the deer, the squirrells, and the insects arrive, I will adjust. I will adapt.

The thoughts you “plant” matter. Try this mantra: When I am intentional about the seeds I sow (making sure to water and root them in environments where they can thrive), my garden grows healthier in its season.

Thank you @TonyaMosley and Antonio for inviting me to chat ✨

mother went missing. It was a true honor to sit down with Tonya and Antonio. Helping Antonio see the deep wisdom, rather than shame, in his choice was such a powerful moment. 💙

🧵Your story is exactly that: yours. You get to decide when and where and with whom you choose to share it. In this clip of Tonya Mosley’s masterful podcast: She Has a Name, Tonya’s nephew, Antonio, shares a story of deep pain: one that he kept to himself for decades after his

When we let fear and shame prevent us from sharing our stories, we keep ourselves stuck in a danger zone. Making the decision to share vulnerably, to create space for friends to open their hearts is life-affirming, life-saving medicine.

Delighted to join @raphaelwarnock at @ebenezer_atl for Father’s Day 💙 it’s sure to be a nourishing and affirming event!

Today's Barbershop Forum was a powerful session on healing and resilience. Our community came together to discuss and address invisible aches. A big thank you to our sponsors, @pfizer and @AARP for making this important conversation possible. #100blackmen #conference #elevate

Register here: events.100blackmen.org/event/38thannu… 💙💙💙

I’m thrilled to invite you to an upcoming panel discussion inspired by our “The Invisible Ache.” Hosted by @100blackmen, we’ll dive deep into the importance of authenticity, emotional growth, and integrity in addressing Black mental health. I hope to see you in Atlanta June 15th

Looking forward to this! 💙🙌✨

Read this great piece in @Essence featuring @CourtneyBVance and @DrRobinLSmith discussing THE INVISIBLE ACHE and Black men's mental health: essence.com/news/courtney-…