{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6900923adc92bdfeedb4e174/6940722a58c537ceb632cb5c?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Engaging Black Men - Race, Identity and Belonging with Dr Stephen Smith","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6900923adc92bdfeedb4e174/1765831142012-7f1cbb66-dba2-4917-bc93-3da872a80b9f.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Welcome to Episode 15 of No Man’s an Island – a podcast powered by <a href=\"https://menstherapyhub.co.uk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Men’s Therapy Hub</strong></a>, a directory of male therapists for male clients.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Dr Jett Stone speaks with Dr Stephen Smith, a New York–based clinical psychologist whose work spans psychotherapy, teaching and organisational consulting. Stephen shares his journey from studying theatre and forensic psychology to becoming one of the few Black male psychologists in the US – a journey shaped by representation, mentorship and persistence.</p><p><br></p><p>They explore what it means for Black men to feel seen in therapy, the importance of language and cultural resonance, and how traditional models can unintentionally alienate men of colour. Stephen also discusses how he works with clients in a slower, more relational way – creating space for trust, emotion and authenticity to unfold naturally.</p><p><br></p><p>You can find Stephen here: <a href=\"https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/stephen-mark-smith-brooklyn-ny/309746\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/stephen-mark-smith-brooklyn-ny/309746</a></p><p>You can find Jett here: <a href=\"https://jettstonephd.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://jettstonephd.com</a></p><p>Episode page on Men’s Therapy Hub: <a href=\"https://menstherapyhub.co.uk/no-mans-an-island-episode-15-with-dr-stephen-smith/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://menstherapyhub.co.uk/no-mans-an-island-episode-15-with-dr-stephen-smith/</a></p>","author_name":"Men's Therapy Hub"}