The Authentic Exchange
Where real men have real conversations and engage in authentic communication. Helping men improve mental health through honest conversations and discussions that concern us. Lets all be Mentally Healthy Men. Join host Josh Byrd at his barbershop where he has genuine and transparent conversations with men about life. Listen as we have the tough conversations we often keep to ourselves or stray away from. We all have stories and things we need to open up and share. Men share from their wisdom, life experiences, successes, failures, worries and pains. We all need the space too speak and be heard with no judgement, shame or fear. Join in for the conversations and connect and build with other men.
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Episodes
Thursday Feb 17, 2022
Thursday Feb 17, 2022
This is an interview with Mechane Slade NFL prospect and Collegiate All American. Most athletes are thought to be strong and tough all the time, what happens when they are struggling mentally listen and find out. Mechane describes his journey as an athlete and describes the pressure to perform stress of the expectations and overcoming and gaining clarity along the way.
Tuesday Jan 11, 2022
Tuesday Jan 11, 2022
When is it okay for a man not to be, okay? This episode deals with men's mental health and helping men begin the process of checking in with themselves. We begin conversations surrounding men feeling the constant need to be strong and the reality that we don't always feel this way. Let's make mental health a priority. Let's normalize self-care.
Tuesday Nov 30, 2021
Tuesday Nov 30, 2021
This interview is with Jermale Ransby. We discuss the importance of creating a vision for the type of man you want to be and we discuss some of the challenges that can arise from personal growth.
Monday Nov 15, 2021
Monday Nov 15, 2021
This episode discusses the idea of creating a vision for the type of man that you want to be and understanding that its your choice. It also explores how beliefs and conditioning have shaped how we see ourselves currently. This episode is aimed at beginning the process of creating self awareness around how you function and why. Becoming the man you desire is all about growth.
Monday Oct 18, 2021
Monday Oct 18, 2021
This is the 2nd interview with a close friend describing how he handled me being closed off and guarded throughout our friendship.
Monday Oct 18, 2021
Monday Oct 18, 2021
This is the first interview with one of my friends to get his perspective on what it was like to have a friend that was closed off and guarded.
Wednesday Oct 13, 2021
Wednesday Oct 13, 2021
This episode is all about me. I take the opportunity to share a struggle that I faced for many years. For many years I was guarded and very closed off and this episode is about me being transparent and vulnerable with that challenge.
Make sure to listen to part 2 of this episode to hear interviews with friends on what it was like to deal with me while handling the struggle.
Friday Oct 01, 2021
Monday Sep 20, 2021
Monday Sep 20, 2021
Where real men have real conversations and engage in authentic communication. Helping men improve mental health through honest conversations and discussions that concern us. Lets all be Mentally Healthy Men. Join host Josh Byrd at his barbershop where he has genuine and transparent conversations with men about life. Listen as we have the tough conversations we often keep to ourselves or stray away from.
Bio
There are many worthwhile investments one can make in life but none greater than the investment in one’s self. Living a life of purpose and intention are core values that impact my life daily. Helping clients align their actions and habits in a way that creates transformation and allows them to live life on purpose is part of my life mission. Helping you discover the life you envision, and then helping you to design, and create it is my passion.
Here's why.
At 33 I found myself dissatisfied and unhappy with the state of my life. I was lacking direction, purpose, and just wanted more from life. I realized I had to make the decision. I decided not settle for an average unfulfilled life. I made a wise choice to start working on myself. I began with my mind, and that transformed my thinking. Shifting my mind was the greatest catalyst that caused transformation and growth in every area of my life. Committing to intentionally improving myself daily not in pursuit of perfection, but in hopes of being a little better every day radically improved my life. It has ignited the passion and inspiration to empower, encourage, and uplift everyone I come across. The belief that life is something we create not just something that happens to us resonates with me deeply. Helping others discover this truth is why I began my coaching journey.
Mission:
To empower, uplift and motivate. To inspire and transform lives one person at a time. To show the world that a life of abundance is possible. To help individuals live with intention and purpose instead of aimlessness and uncertainty.
About Me:
I am an Entrepreneur, Certified Personal Growth Coach, WildFit Coach, Mental Health First Aider, and Master Barber. It was behind the chair serving others, that I realized my passion to help transform lives. Helping others learn to take responsibility for the quality of their life, has in turn, transformed my life. Impacting the lives of others has become my purpose and life’s mission.
"Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their mind cannot change anything." -George Shaw