SPADE: The Podcast

SPADE: The Podcast stands as a beacon of hope and understanding, addressing critical mental health challenges within the African American community. SPADE (Suicide, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Anxiety, Depression, and Epilepsy) seeks to shine a light on topics often stigmatized and misunderstood.

Our mission is to break the silence surrounding these issues, encouraging open dialogue and fostering a culture of support and education. By providing meaningful resources and sharing powerful stories, we aim to empower individuals to confront these challenges head-on and build pathways toward healing.

Mental health is a crucial but often overlooked subject in the African American community. It's time to dismantle the barriers of shame and stigma, ensuring everyone feels safe to speak their truth and seek the help they need. This podcast is more than just a platform—it's a movement to spark change, spread awareness, and inspire action within families, friendships, and communities.

Join us as we embark on this essential journey of understanding, connection, and hope. Together, we can create a future where mental health is prioritized and no one has to face their struggles alone.

Host

Anthony Henderson

Paul Anthony Henderson Jr. was born in Las Vegas, Nevada, and raised in Spartanburg, South Carolina. In 2004, during his ninth-grade year, Anthony was diagnosed with epilepsy after experiencing a series of seizures that changed his life forever. One unforgettable day in band class led to a cascade of episodes, including a grand mal seizure that landed him in the hospital and marked the beginning of his journey with epilepsy.

Living with seizures and the effects of medication—like short-term memory loss—was once something Anthony hid in shame. Today, he wears it as a badge of honor. He embraces his identity as an epileptic warrior, using his platform to share his truth, inspire resilience, and create space for conversations that often go unheard.

DISCLAIMER: Anthony is not a licensed medical professional, nor does he claim to be. His story is rooted in lived experience, advocacy, and empowerment.