For Good

What if healing yourself was the first step to changing the world?This is a space for grounded, soul-level conversations about mental health, emotional intelligence, personal growth, and what it means to live with intention. Here, healing isn't a trend, it's a lifelong commitment. Through vulnerable storytelling and honest reflection, For Good helps us reconnect with purpose, reimagine legacy, and choose growth — for ourselves, our families, and our communities.At the heart of it all is Joseph "JoJo" Simmons, the son of hip hop royalty, Rev Run of Run DMC, and a multi-faceted entertainer, entrepreneur, husband, father, and mental health advocate. From MTV's Run's House to Growing Up Hip Hop, JoJo's journey has been public but his evolution has been deeply personal.After facing public scrutiny in his teens, JoJo took a step back from the spotlight to prioritize his mental health. He reemerged as an advocate, determined to use his platform for good. In 2023, he received the Phoenix Ar

For Good is a society podcast hosted by Joseph "JoJo" Simmons, with 68 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Joseph "JoJo" Simmons hosts For Good, a society show with 68 episodes published.

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  Behind the Music: Burnout, Success and the Pressure to Perform | Hilary Gleason | E68

  Oct 6, 202648 min

  The music industry creates the songs people turn to in their hardest moments -- but who takes care of the people behind the music? Hilary Gleason, co-founder and executive director of Backline, joins JoJo and Vanessa to unpack the mental health struggles artists, crew members, and their families face behind the scenes. They discuss burnout, mental health stigma, the pressure to always perform, and how fans and the industry can better support the people behind the music. Hilary shares how healthier boundaries, stronger support systems, and accessible care can create a more sustainable future for the people behind the music. In this episode, JoJo, Vanessa and Hilary discuss:  (00:00) Introduction (03:50) Breaking Mental Health Stigma in Music (09:50) The Warning Signs We Mistake for Success (19:21) Taking Care of the People Behind the Music (32:43) The Boundaries That Keep You Well (39:46) The Mental Health Lesson Hilary Learned Herself Hilary Gleason is the co-founder and executive director of Backline, a nonprofit connecting music industry professionals and their families with mental health and wellness resources. Through Backline, she works to make mental health support more accessible for artists, crew members, and the wider music community. Resources Mentioned: B-line hotline: Call 855-BLINE99 or text 254-639 B-line Website: https://backline.care/b-line/  Connect with Hilary:  Hilary’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hilltops_/ Hilary’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilarygleason  Backline’s Website: https://backline.care/  Backline’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/backlinecare/  Connect with JoJo: JoJo’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-jojo-simmons/    JoJo’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jojo_simmons/  For Good Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forgoodpodcast/  3isfor Website: https://3isfor.com/  Connect with Vanessa: Vanessa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanessajsimmons/  Vanessa’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vanessajsimmonsxo/ U4IA Now: https://www.instagram.com/u4ianow/  If this episode inspired you, leave a review and share it with someone who could use the message. The best conversations don't end here — they continue through the lives we impact. Personal Growth, Entrepreneurship, Mental Health, Leadership, Purpose, Community, Culture, Faith, Mindset, Self-Improvement, Relationships, Legacy, Inspiration, Growth, Impact, Conversation, Storytelling, Wellness, Motivation, Personal Development

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  Anthony O'Neal: The Money Habits Keeping You Broke | E67

  Sep 28, 20261h 6m

  Looking wealthy and building wealth are two very different things. Anthony O’Neal learned that lesson while driving a flashy car he could barely afford—and watching friends who looked successful struggle to find $5 for food. In this episode, Anthony joins JoJo to break down the financial habits that keep people living paycheck to paycheck and the practical steps to start building real freedom. They discuss getting out of consumer debt, creating margin in your budget, investing even with a small amount of money, teaching kids financial literacy, and why your income matters far less than what you do with it. Anthony also explains how to stop performing wealth, build a financial legacy for your family, and make decisions today that your 80-year-old self will thank you for. In this episode, JoJo and Anthony discuss:  (00:00) Introduction (03:13) The Money Wake-Up Call Anthony Needed (13:45) Build Wealth Your Kids Can Inherit (17:42) Why You Should Start Investing Now (24:50) Teach Kids Money Before Life Does (32:50) Why Making Millions Isn’t Enough (39:49) How to Finally Get Out of Debt (43:38) Stop Letting Money Shame Control You (56:07) Stop Looking Rich. Build Freedom. Anthony O’Neal is a bestselling author, financial educator, speaker, entrepreneur, and adjunct professor of consumer economics at Virginia Union University. Through his work, he helps people break free from debt and build a financial foundation designed for long-term freedom and generational wealth. His book, Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck, offers a practical step-by-step roadmap for taking control of your money and making it work for your future.  Resources Mentioned: Anthony’s Book, Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck: The Proven Path to Break Free from Debt, Build Real Wealth, and Live Free on Any Income: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1400251192   Connect with Anthony:  Anthony’s Website: https://www.anthonyoneal.com/  Anthony’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anthonyoneal Anthony’s LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-oneal-378704207/ Anthony’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aoneal/  Anthony’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@anthonyoneal  Connect with JoJo: JoJo’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-jojo-simmons/    JoJo’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jojo_simmons/  For Good Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forgoodpodcast/  3isfor Website: https://3isfor.com/ If this episode inspired you, leave a review and share it with someone who could use the message. The best conversations don't end here — they continue through the lives we impact. Personal Growth, Entrepreneurship, Mental Health, Leadership, Purpose, Community, Culture, Faith, Mindset, Self-Improvement, Relationships, Legacy, Inspiration, Growth, Impact, Conversation, Storytelling, Wellness, Motivation, Personal Development, Financial Freedom

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  The Silent Mental Health Crisis Hurting Black Men | Yolo Akili Robinson | E66

  Sep 22, 202638 min

  For generations, Black communities have found ways to heal without ever calling it therapy. The barber who listens, the auntie who checks in, the elder who brings people together — Yolo Akili Robinson believes these relationships hold a powerful lesson for how we approach mental health today. In this episode, Yolo joins JoJo to explore what it takes to build a community that knows how to care for one another. He breaks down the emotional rules that keep Black men trapped in silence, how childhood shapes the love we accept as adults, and why asking for help is a skill we can learn. From breaking generational patterns as parents to rethinking masculinity and building collective spaces for healing, Yolo makes the case that taking care of our mental health was never meant to be something we do alone. In This Episode, JoJo and Yolo Akili Discuss: (00:00) Introduction (02:21) Rediscovering the Roots of Collective Healing (06:11) Yolo’s Journey to Unlearning Harmful Love (08:33) Reimagining Masculinity, Power, and Partnership (14:13) Unlearning Emotional Rules for Black Men (19:41) Learning to Receive Help Without Shame  (25:04) Breaking Generational Patterns as a Parent (31:10) Choosing Community Over Healing Alone Yolo Akili Robinson is a healing justice practitioner, mental health advocate, educator, and founder and executive director of BEAM (Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective), an organization dedicated to the healing, wellness, and liberation of Black and marginalized communities. Through community training, healing circles, grants, and programs, his work expands mental health support beyond traditional therapy and equips people with the tools to care for themselves and one another. Connect with Yolo: Yolo’s Website: https://yoloakili.com/  Yolo’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoloakili/  Yolo’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yoloakilirobinson/  BEAM’s Website: https://beam.community/  Connect with JoJo: JoJo’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-jojo-simmons/    JoJo’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jojo_simmons/  For Good Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forgoodpodcast/  3isfor Website: https://3isfor.com/  If this episode inspired you, leave a review and share it with someone who could use the message. The best conversations don't end here — they continue through the lives we impact. Personal Growth, Entrepreneurship, Mental Health, Leadership, Purpose, Community, Culture, Faith, Mindset, Self-Improvement, Relationships, Legacy, Inspiration, Growth, Impact, Conversation, Storytelling, Wellness, Motivation, Personal Development

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  Growing Up Simmons: What We’d Keep, Change & Never Do Again | For Good Family Meetings Pt. 1 | E65

  Sep 15, 202650 min

  Some family stories only get better with time. In this first For Good Family Meeting, trade childhood stories, revisit the lessons that hit differently now that they’re parents, and debate which family traditions deserve a comeback. They also get real about raising kids in the age of social media—from checking their phones to knowing when privacy becomes a safety issue. Funny, candid, and occasionally chaotic, it’s a conversation about family, parenting, and what we choose to pass on to the next generation. In this episode, JoJo and Vanessa discuss:   (00:00) Introduction (02:30) Lessons They Didn’t Appreciate Until Adulthood (12:45) Remember When: Keeping Family Traditions Alive (26:04) This or That: What Could You Give Up Forever?  (36:14) Kids, Social Media, and the Privacy Debate (42:55) For Good News: Choosing Grace Over Backlash Connect with JoJo: JoJo’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-jojo-simmons/    JoJo’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jojo_simmons/  For Good Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forgoodpodcast/  3isfor Website: https://3isfor.com/  Connect with Vanessa: Vanessa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanessajsimmons/  Vanessa’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vanessajsimmonsxo/ U4IA Now: https://www.instagram.com/u4ianow/  If this episode inspired you, leave a review and share it with someone who could use the message. The best conversations don't end here — they continue through the lives we impact. Parenting, Family Relationships, Kids and Social Media, Parenting Advice, Family Traditions, Childhood Memories, Raising Kids, Digital Parenting, Social Media and Children, Family Values, JoJo Simmons, Vanessa Simmons, For Good Podcast, For Good Family Meetings

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  How to Raise Confident Kids in a World Designed to Break Them | Dr. Shefali | E64

  Sep 8, 202658 min

  Childhood has changed more in the last decade than it did in the previous hundred years. Between social media, algorithms, constant comparison, and endless digital distractions, many parents are trying to raise children in a world they never had to navigate themselves. But what if the biggest challenge isn't technology—it's how we prepare our children to live alongside it? In this episode, clinical psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Shefali joins JoJo and Vanessa to explain why today's parenting models are no longer enough, how boys and girls face different emotional challenges growing up, and why raising resilient children starts with changing the way we parent. From protecting kids without overprotecting them to helping daughters build inner confidence and teaching boys healthy masculinity, this conversation offers practical guidance for raising emotionally healthy children in an increasingly complex world. In This Episode, JoJo, Vanessa, and Dr. Shefali Discuss: (00:00) Introduction (03:17) Your Child's Attention Is Being Stolen (12:29) Why Confidence Is Falling in Girls  (15:30) The Parenting Mistake That's Failing Boys  (21:11) Raise Kids Who Don't Need to Perform for Love (28:07) Raising Strong Girls and Conscious Boys   (38:57) When Achievement Replaces Emotional Health (46:46) Why Vulnerability Makes Stronger Men  (48:43) The Parenting Mistake That Weakens Resilience  (53:44) The Future of Healthy Relationships  Dr. Shefali is a clinical psychologist, internationally bestselling author, and one of the world's leading voices on conscious parenting. Through books including The Conscious Parent, Raising Conscious Sons, and Raising Conscious Daughters, she has helped millions of parents build stronger relationships with their children by combining modern psychology, mindfulness, and practical parenting strategies. Resources Mentioned: Dr. Shefali's Book, The Conscious Parent: Transforming Ourselves, Empowering Our Children: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1897238452  Dr. Shefali's Book, Raising Conscious Sons: Cultivating Purpose, Connection, and Inner Power in a Chaotic World: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0063499517  Dr. Shefali's Book, Raising Conscious Daughters: Building Confidence, Courage, and Inner Power in an Anxious World: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0063499568  Connect with Dr. Shefali: Dr. Shefali’s Website: https://www.drshefali.com/  Dr. Shefali’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctorshefali/  Dr. Shefali’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrShefali  Dr. Shefali’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doctorshefali/  Connect with JoJo: JoJo’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-jojo-simmons/    JoJo’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jojo_simmons/  For Good Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forgoodpodcast/  3isfor Website: https://3isfor.com/  Connect with Vanessa: Vanessa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanessajsimmons/  Vanessa’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vanessajsimmonsxo/ U4IA Now: https://www.instagram.com/u4ianow/  If this episode inspired you, leave a review and share it with someone who could use the message. The best conversations don't end here — they continue through the lives we impact. Personal Growth, Entrepreneurship, Mental Health, Leadership, Purpose, Community, Culture, Faith, Mindset, Self-Improvement, Relationships, Legacy, Inspiration, Growth, Impact, Conversation, Storytelling, Wellness, Motivation, Personal Development, Parenting

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