Dr. Alduan Tartt sits down with Rickey Smiley for a powerful conversation about mental health, faith, trauma and the pressure so many people, especially men, carry in silence. Dr. Tartt breaks down why men struggle to identify and express their emotions, how unresolved trauma can show up as anxiety, hypervigilance and even physical pain, and why getting help doesn’t make you weak.

Rickey also opens up about his own grief following the loss of his son, the memory issues he’s experienced since, and the pressure of having to make people laugh while carrying unimaginable pain behind the scenes.

From grief and depression to therapy, faith, rest and healing, this is a conversation about giving yourself permission to be human.

CHAPTERS
(00:00) - Introduction to Dr. Alduan Tartt
(01:21) - Bridging the Gap: Faith-Based Clinical Psychology
(03:43) - Dr. Tartt’s Journey into Psychology
(05:11) - Why Pastors Face a Higher Risk of Suicide
(08:22) - Breaking the Silence on Mental Health in the Church
(09:47) - The Danger of Keeping Deep Family Secrets
(12:05) - Hurt People Hurt People: The Cycle of Trauma
(14:18) - Overcoming Alexithymia: How to Name Your Emotions
(16:58) - Understanding Anxiety & Social Media Scrutiny
(19:22) - The "Lizard Brain" & How Trauma Impacts Safety
(21:14) - Hyper-Vigilance: Surviving Flight, Fight, or Freeze
(24:41) - Grief & Memory Loss: Rickey’s Personal Journey
(28:10) - The Critical Link Between Sleep & Mental Health
(31:02) - The Hidden Cost of Performative Masculinity
(42:13) - Vital Resources: 988 Helpline & Finding Help