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Don Talk - Conversations with Mike Turner
Welcome to Don Talk — Conversations with Mike Turner, where real men have real conversations about life, legacy, leadership, and everything we carry in between.
I’m Mike Turner, and this is a space for conversations that challenge us to think deeper, heal stronger, grow intentionally, and become better men.
Because being a Don isn’t about power. It isn’t about ego or pretending to have all the answers. It’s about responsibility. It’s about growth. It’s about showing up—for ourselves and for the…
Episodes
- Don Talk - Conversations with Mike Turner
What If You Chose the Wrong Path? How to Start Over | Don Talk
What if you chose the wrong path—and now you're afraid to start over? In this episode of Don Talk, Mike Turner explores career change, men's personal growth…
- Don Talk - Conversations with Mike Turner
Where Do Black Men Go to Cry?
Where do Black men go to cry—and why do so many feel they have to do it alone? This episode of Don Talk explores Black men’s mental health, emotional…
- Don Talk - Conversations with Mike Turner
The Hidden Cost of Success: Building a Business, Losing Yourself | John Rossiter
The hidden cost of success: entrepreneur burnout, pressure to prove yourself, and the relationships that suffer when business comes first. On this episode of…
- Don Talk - Conversations with Mike Turner
When the Game Ends, Who Are You?
The conversation explores the experiences of former athletes Mike Turner and Jarius Hayes, focusing on their journeys through sports, the impact of injuries on…
- Don Talk - Conversations with Mike Turner
The Failure that Changed My Life
In this engaging conversation, Mike Turner and Tyrone Miller explore the theme of motivation, particularly focusing on the impact of public failure and the…
- Don Talk - Conversations with Mike Turner
Prayer Doesn't Replace the Work
Can prayer be part of your healing while also becoming a way to avoid doing the work? In this episode of Don Talk, Mike Turner sits down with clinical…
- Don Talk - Conversations with Mike Turner
What Men Don't Understand About Postpartum
What do men actually understand about what happens to a woman after childbirth? Postpartum recovery is more than a six-week checkup. The physical, hormonal…
- Don Talk - Conversations with Mike Turner
We Don’t Have a Black Boy Problem — We Have an Adult Problem
What happens to a young Black boy when everyone recognizes what he can DO—but nobody helps him understand who he IS? Dr. Brian Dinkins went from graduating…
- Don Talk - Conversations with Mike Turner
Why Men Say “I’m Good” When They’re Not | Carl Donaldson
Why do men say “I’m good” when they’re exhausted, angry, overwhelmed, or struggling in their relationships? In this episode of Don Talk, Mike Turner sits down…
- Don Talk - Conversations with Mike Turner
Do Men Lose Themselves When They Become Fathers?
Do men lose themselves when they become fathers? Becoming a dad can be one of the greatest experiences of a man’s life — but nobody talks enough about what…
- Don Talk - Conversations with Mike Turner
Stay Strong Bro: The Phrase We Need to Rethink
The conversation delves into the importance of male friendship and support, the struggles of finding community and purpose, and the exploration of self-worth…
- Don Talk - Conversations with Mike Turner
Why Some Men Struggle to Love | Love Languages vs. Survival Languages
The conversation delves into personal well-being, financial concerns, self-care, and the impact of societal expectations on self-worth. It also explores the…
- Don Talk - Conversations with Mike Turner
Code Switching & Identity: Who Are You When You Stop Performing?
The conversation explores the concept of code-switching and its impact on personal and professional interactions. It delves into the experience of reverse…
- Don Talk - Conversations with Mike Turner
Code Switching to Survive: The Hidden Cost of Being Black in America
The conversation delves into the topic of code-switching, exploring its origins, impact, and the need to navigate two worlds. It touches on the concept of…
- Don Talk - Conversations with Mike Turner
Men - Would You Move for Love?
The conversation delves into the impact of relocation on relationships, exploring the dynamics of moving for love and career. It highlights the challenges and…
- Don Talk - Conversations with Mike Turner
Daughter, Women and the Way We Show Up
The conversation delves into the impact of daughters on men's self-perception and the dynamics of fatherhood in relation to daughters. It explores the…
- Don Talk - Conversations with Mike Turner
Breaking the Strong Black Male Myth
The conversation delves into the myth of the strong black man and the impact of societal expectations on emotional expression. It explores the origins of…
- Don Talk - Conversations with Mike Turner
Manhood, Relationships, and Trauma
The conversation delves into the impact of childhood experiences on adult behavior, the role of communication in relationships, recognizing and addressing…
- Don Talk - Conversations with Mike Turner
Survival Mode is Destroying Men and Most Don't Even Know They're In It
The conversation explores the concept of survival mode and its impact on men's lives. It delves into the signs and characteristics of survival mode, as well as…
- Don Talk - Conversations with Mike Turner
The Silent Struggle of Dads No One Talks About
What happens to a man's identity when he becomes a dad? We often discuss how men raise their children, but we rarely talk about what fatherhood does to the man…