MPF Discussion with Jor-El Caraballo
Redefining Black Male Masculinity with Jor-El Caraballo


About Jor-El
Jor-El Caraballo is a licensed therapist and cofounder of Viva, a multi-state mental health practice. Caraballo received a BA in psychology from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and MA and Ed.M. degrees in psychological counseling from Teachers College, Columbia University. He has been featured as a mental health expert across many magazines and websites, including Mind Body Green, Men’s Health, Healthline, Insider, Self, and more, sharing advice and insight on self-care, interpersonal relationships, dealing with trauma, and more. He is the author of Self-Care for Black Men and The Shadow Work Journal.

Jor-El Caraballo's Self-Care for Black Men became a popular, instant seller. Leaning into that success, Caraballo’s audio meditation program MEDITATIONS FOR BLACK MEN is filled with unique insights and tools for Black men everywhere to prioritize mental health, empowering listeners to create a deeper connection with their mind, body, and spirit over the course of ten guided meditations.


Redefining Black Male Masculinity
What does it mean to be a Black man in 2024? On this episode of My Perfect Failure, Jor-El Caraballo shares his journey of redefining masculinity, growing up as a curious and empathetic “Why Kid” in South Carolina, and breaking free from societal stereotypes.


Jor-El reveals how discovering psychology in high school set him on a path to helping others and why his book, Meditations for Black Men, serves as a transformative tool for self-exploration and healing. From his influences like Eckhart Tolle to the trailblazing work of Bell Hooks, Jor-El explains how embracing self-awareness and challenging norms can create space for Black men to thrive emotionally and spiritually.
A must-listen episode for anyone passionate about authenticity, resilience, and self-discovery.


5 Takeaways:
1.Explore Without Judgment: The journey inward is where the most power lies.
2.Redefine Masculinity: Black men can embrace vulnerability and emotional depth.
3.Tools for Growth: Meditations for Black Men offers practical steps for mindfulness.
4.Influences Matter: Leaders like Bell Hooks inspire change and self-acceptance.
5.Self-Care is Revolutionary: Prioritizing wellness is an act of empowerment.


Social Links to Jor-El
Order: MEDITATIONS FOR BLACK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Meditations-Black-Men-Guided-Self-care/dp/1668119943/ref=sr_1_1?
Viva: https://vivamentalhealth.com/meet-the-co-founders/
Instagram: @jorelcaraballo: https://www.instagram.com/jorelcaraballo/
Facebook: @jorel.caraballo: https://www.facebook.com/jorel.caraballo/
X: @JorElCaraballo: https://x.com/jorelcaraballo


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