EP 16: Black Male Mental Health

In this powerful and transparent episode of Beauty and Brains, Dr. Zuri Dale sits down with Quentin R. Jiles for a courageous conversation about surviving childhood trauma and reclaiming identity, purpose, and voice. Quentin shares his lived experience, the emotional impact of unaddressed trauma, and the importance of therapy, faith, and vulnerability in the healing process. Together, they discuss how trauma shapes behavior, relationships, and self-worth—and why telling one’s story is often the first step toward freedom. This episode sheds light on difficult but necessary topics while offering hope, validation, and encouragement for anyone navigating their own healing journey.