Vitals & Vision - Let’s Talk M.A.N. (Mental Health And Nutrition)

As the year winds down and the days grow shorter, many of us begin to feel the weight — physically, mentally, and emotionally. For Black men and women, the connection between what we eat, how we feel, and how we live has never been more important.

Join and in partnership with the , for the final Vitals & Vision: Your Health | Your Legacy panel of 2025 — “Let’s Talk M.A.N. (Mental Health And Nutrition)” — a dynamic conversation on how to feed the mind and body for balance, healing, and wholeness.

Our panel of experienced professionals will unpack how mental health and nutrition shape our daily lives, especially within the Black community. From combating seasonal depression and managing stress to building healthy eating habits that boost mood and focus, this is about more than self-care — it’s about soul care.

Panelists:
Anthony Duncan - Mental Health Advocate & Co-Founder, Dead The Silence

Charmaine Browne, MSc - Public Health Nutritionist, Research Scientist & Online Wellness Creator

Cassie Heyliger, LMFT - Mental Health Therapist & Advocate

Moderated by Christopher Williams - Founder & CEO of Heart, Body & Soul

Expect real talk, cultural insights, and actionable tools to help you:

• Recognize the signs of mental and emotional imbalance
• Understand how nutrition impacts mental health
• Navigate seasonal changes that affect mood and motivation
• Prioritize mental wellness as part of total health
• Build daily habits that nourish your mind, body, and soul

Together, let’s close out the year focused on the most important investment we can make: ourselves.

Who should attend:

• Men and women of all ages invested in their health
• Caregivers and family members
• Community leaders and advocates
• Anyone ready to be informed, empowered, and proactive

Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Time: 6:00 PM

Location: The Gentlemen's Factory - 1082 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY

Admission: Free with RSVP | Seating is limited. RSVP today— ALL are welcome

Expect a powerful evening of: Honest conversations with clinicians and wellness leaders. Storytelling and shared experiences. Intentional networking and community building.

Come for the conversation. Stay for the community. Leave with tools for transformation.

COMPLIMENTARY FOOD & REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE

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About This Series: Vitals & Vision is a space for Black men & women to take control of their health while building toward something bigger than the moment. Each session will spotlight key health issues—heart health, mental wellness, prostate care, stroke risk, and more—while also holding space for vision-setting, self-reflection, and legacy-building.

About Complete Health Ventures: Complete Health Ventures, LLC (CHV) is a minority, woman, and veteran owned healthcare consulting company established in 2019, and based in Brooklyn, NY. Our team is composed of minority healthcare professionals dedicated to sharing their knowledge, inspiring the next generation of healthcare professionals, and improving the overall health and knowledge of our community. Learn more about Complete Health Ventures at: https://www.completehealthventures.com/

About Heart, Body & Soul: Heart, Body & Soul, Inc. (HBS), a Brooklyn-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit was created to serve communities of color, particularly Black men in underserved communities, as it relates to their physical and mental health and to improve and increase communication between Black men, their healthcare providers, and their families regarding their overall health.

Through its annual signature event, “The Black Man’s Health Festival®”, virtual & in-person discussions, pop-up events, and health screenings, HBS provides a platform for members of the medical community, holistic practitioners, fitness professionals, food and nutrition experts as well as mental health professionals to speak with and engage Black men from the local community to ensure they are empowered to make the best health decisions for themselves and their loved ones.

Learn more about Heart, Body & Soul (HBS) at https://www.iamhbs.org/

About The Gentleman's Factory: The Gentleman's Factory is the epicenter for today's forward thinking multi-cultural man. It is a home for entrepreneurs, thought leaders, activists, creatives and corporate professionals alike. Our factory is designed to help you reach your full potential in the company of like-minded Gentleman. Learn more about The Gentleman's Factory at: https://gentlemensfactory.com/

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