The Growth Plate Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:26:30 -0700 https://thegrowthplate.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 The Growth Plate yes Support this Podcast 0503d746-4081-5dc4-a3ac-7dafe280764b Michael Maxwell episodic true Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Michael Maxwell https://storage.buzzsprout.com/8imgapv4k9zz5i43rfxyczrw23rl?.jpg The Growth Plate https://thegrowthplate.buzzsprout.com Saving Ourselves With Better Health Saving Ourselves With Better Health On this episode we talk about the major illnesses we face and what it's going to take to reverse the health indicators that tell us something is wrong. We can't be our best selves if our body, mind and spirit is sick.  Let's talk prevention and helping our community live better and thrive. 

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]]> On this episode we talk about the major illnesses we face and what it's going to take to reverse the health indicators that tell us something is wrong. We can't be our best selves if our body, mind and spirit is sick.  Let's talk prevention and helping our community live better and thrive. 

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]]> Michael Maxwell Buzzsprout-19405587 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:00:00 -0700 3906 5 4 full false The Connection Code: Mastering Modern Relationships The Connection Code: Mastering Modern Relationships This episode breaks down the code for building relationships worth keeping. We explore how to define your needs, master the essential skills for deep connection, and develop your own identity within interpersonal relationships. 

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]]> This episode breaks down the code for building relationships worth keeping. We explore how to define your needs, master the essential skills for deep connection, and develop your own identity within interpersonal relationships. 

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]]> Michael Maxwell Buzzsprout-19106947 Fri, 01 May 2026 04:00:00 -0700 3953 5 3 full true Erasure: Imagine Being Deleted Erasure: Imagine Being Deleted It's happened before and it's happening again. Efforts to play down the contributions and value of certain people or remove them altogether. We discuss what's happening on a daily basis before our very eyes. 

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]]> It's happened before and it's happening again. Efforts to play down the contributions and value of certain people or remove them altogether. We discuss what's happening on a daily basis before our very eyes. 

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]]> Michael Maxwell Buzzsprout-18852284 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0700 3647 5 2 full true Project Redemption: The Intersection of Fate and Destiny Project Redemption: The Intersection of Fate and Destiny Malachi Armstrong took the life of Miriam Wilson in an accident. He hit her but he didn't run. He's a new man, dedicated to improving himself and the lives of others...with a life gone and her sons always in mind. 

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]]> Malachi Armstrong took the life of Miriam Wilson in an accident. He hit her but he didn't run. He's a new man, dedicated to improving himself and the lives of others...with a life gone and her sons always in mind. 

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]]> Michael Maxwell Buzzsprout-18452700 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 03:00:00 -0800 3568 5 1 full true The Heart Attack Part II The Heart Attack Part II He could have left us for good! With a second chance, he's a better man in every way. Part II is for everyone to take home some lessons for living, for life. 

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]]> He could have left us for good! With a second chance, he's a better man in every way. Part II is for everyone to take home some lessons for living, for life. 

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]]> Michael Maxwell Buzzsprout-18103160 Thu, 30 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0700 5231 Health, Growth, Development, Spirit, Culture, Education, Learning 4 6 full true The Heart Attack Episode The Heart Attack Episode Young and healthy...but stressed. Imagine not seeing the signs, then a doctor says you are in the middle of a heart attack. There's a lot to learn from this episode.



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]]> Young and healthy...but stressed. Imagine not seeing the signs, then a doctor says you are in the middle of a heart attack. There's a lot to learn from this episode.



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]]> Michael Maxwell Buzzsprout-17858324 Wed, 17 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0700 3484 4 5 full true Relationship Levels: Exclusivity, Commitment, and...Ownership? Relationship Levels: Exclusivity, Commitment, and...Ownership? My girl, my man, my love—no matter what term you use for your partner, your word of choice can imply much more than just that they’re special to you. In this episode, one word in particular—ownership—draws battle lines, and we might need a lawyer. 

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]]> My girl, my man, my love—no matter what term you use for your partner, your word of choice can imply much more than just that they’re special to you. In this episode, one word in particular—ownership—draws battle lines, and we might need a lawyer. 

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]]> Michael Maxwell Buzzsprout-17555981 Thu, 24 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0700 3484 4 4 full false Can I Borrow Your Pops? Can I Borrow Your Pops? A Father's Day special...who's crying? We celebrate a strong father & son relationship challenged by addiction, sobriety, and recovery. CJ shares his "Pops" for an interview with the crew; 32 years of sobriety, recovery and growth. "Have you ever seen a man live twice?" 

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]]> A Father's Day special...who's crying? We celebrate a strong father & son relationship challenged by addiction, sobriety, and recovery. CJ shares his "Pops" for an interview with the crew; 32 years of sobriety, recovery and growth. "Have you ever seen a man live twice?" 

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]]> Michael Maxwell Buzzsprout-17338982 Sun, 15 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0700 7352 4 3 full false Strategizing Your Voice, Vote & Money Strategizing Your Voice, Vote & Money CJ, Doc and our guest look back at the election, the power of the vote and boycotting. We tackle the questions, is the African American vote and our estimated 1.5  trillion dollar spending power taken for granted?   

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]]> CJ, Doc and our guest look back at the election, the power of the vote and boycotting. We tackle the questions, is the African American vote and our estimated 1.5  trillion dollar spending power taken for granted?   

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]]> Michael Maxwell Buzzsprout-17204519 Thu, 22 May 2025 04:00:00 -0700 5068 4 2 full false Expanding Identity: Choosing Who You Are Expanding Identity: Choosing Who You Are The crew returns to talk about choosing who we are and why that matters in the big picture of humanity. Knowing who you are and staying true to what's best for you is a challenge against the boxes society tries to force us into.  

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]]> The crew returns to talk about choosing who we are and why that matters in the big picture of humanity. Knowing who you are and staying true to what's best for you is a challenge against the boxes society tries to force us into.  

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]]> Michael Maxwell & CJ Long Buzzsprout-16981931 Tue, 15 Apr 2025 07:00:00 -0700 3955 culture, identity, spirituality, race, gender, politics, 4 1 full false Cash Out! Digital Currency Makes It Easy Cash Out! Digital Currency Makes It Easy On this episode, the crew talks about ways that the world of money is changing. Does convenience and ease make it easier to use and/or lose your money? Is crime taking advantage, too? 

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]]> On this episode, the crew talks about ways that the world of money is changing. Does convenience and ease make it easier to use and/or lose your money? Is crime taking advantage, too? 

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]]> Michael Maxwell Buzzsprout-14411092 Thu, 01 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -0800 2811 3 1 full true Looking Back at COVID 19 Looking Back at COVID 19 From the shutdowns, shots, isolation and all the madness COVID brought, it's easy to say everyone hates COVID. We survived the pandemic. The crew talks through the mistakes, the lessons and what to keep for when the next virus shows up.  

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]]> From the shutdowns, shots, isolation and all the madness COVID brought, it's easy to say everyone hates COVID. We survived the pandemic. The crew talks through the mistakes, the lessons and what to keep for when the next virus shows up.  

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]]> Michael Maxwell Buzzsprout-13327215 Tue, 01 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0700 2870 2 7 full true Ridiculous Influence: Celebrity Worship Ridiculous Influence: Celebrity Worship They are simply someone we know on a screen or we listen to their voice in music. We give them more influence than we should. Then, once they have us,  they’re telling us what to think, who to listen to, where to go, how to get there, and even which credit card to use. In this episode, we talk about how the influence happens and what it takes to turn them off.

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]]> They are simply someone we know on a screen or we listen to their voice in music. We give them more influence than we should. Then, once they have us,  they’re telling us what to think, who to listen to, where to go, how to get there, and even which credit card to use. In this episode, we talk about how the influence happens and what it takes to turn them off.

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]]> Michael Maxwell Buzzsprout-12764768 Mon, 08 May 2023 06:00:00 -0700 3674 2 6 full true Concerns with Cultural Appropriation Concerns with Cultural Appropriation If imitation is the best form of flattery, then there's nothing wrong with cultural appropriation. But is it flattery when you don't give credit or acknowledge the originals; or should we just call it stealing? In this episode, the TGP crew weighs in.

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]]> If imitation is the best form of flattery, then there's nothing wrong with cultural appropriation. But is it flattery when you don't give credit or acknowledge the originals; or should we just call it stealing? In this episode, the TGP crew weighs in.

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]]> Michael Maxwell Buzzsprout-12294479 Mon, 20 Feb 2023 20:00:00 -0800 3265 full false Travel Opens Our Eyes Travel Opens Our Eyes Travel can be life changing! The Pyramids, the Great Wall, the Grand Canyon, oceans, volcanoes, the Northern Lights; there’s nothing like seeing the wonders of the world for yourself. The Growth Plate crew talks about how our lives have changed through travel. It’s a small world, seeing is believing.

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]]> Travel can be life changing! The Pyramids, the Great Wall, the Grand Canyon, oceans, volcanoes, the Northern Lights; there’s nothing like seeing the wonders of the world for yourself. The Growth Plate crew talks about how our lives have changed through travel. It’s a small world, seeing is believing.

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]]> Michael Maxwell Buzzsprout-11975827 Tue, 03 Jan 2023 21:00:00 -0800 3091 2 4 full true Modified Manhood: Are Roles Changing? Modified Manhood: Are Roles Changing? The crew can’t agree if there is one definition of manhood anymore. Manliness isn’t reserved for one gender or identity. Does it matter? Listen as the four of us men try to clear up any confusion.

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]]> The crew can’t agree if there is one definition of manhood anymore. Manliness isn’t reserved for one gender or identity. Does it matter? Listen as the four of us men try to clear up any confusion.

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]]> Michael Maxwell Buzzsprout-11420338 Mon, 03 Oct 2022 05:00:00 -0700 2856 2 3 full true Forgiving Family: Easier Said Than Done Forgiving Family: Easier Said Than Done You can't always say what you want to family. This talk was supposed to go in a different direction but once the thoughts came out, we couldn't stop them. Each member of the GP crew has a powerful story of reconciling with family. 

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]]> You can't always say what you want to family. This talk was supposed to go in a different direction but once the thoughts came out, we couldn't stop them. Each member of the GP crew has a powerful story of reconciling with family. 

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]]> Michael Maxwell Buzzsprout-10723608 Wed, 01 Jun 2022 21:00:00 -0700 3304 2 2 full true Code Switching: Everybody Does It! Code Switching: Everybody Does It! It may be changing the sound of your voice,  your choice of words or how you carry yourself at school, work or just out and about. The GP crew breaks down the ins and outs of code switching on this episode.

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]]> It may be changing the sound of your voice,  your choice of words or how you carry yourself at school, work or just out and about. The GP crew breaks down the ins and outs of code switching on this episode.

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]]> Michael Maxwell Buzzsprout-10421017 Tue, 12 Apr 2022 07:00:00 -0700 3148 2 1 full true Making Money Meet Our Needs Making Money Meet Our Needs Black buying power is over $1.5 trillion. The Growth Plate crew talks about being smart consumers and smart with money to build personal wealth.

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]]> Black buying power is over $1.5 trillion. The Growth Plate crew talks about being smart consumers and smart with money to build personal wealth.

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]]> Michael Maxwell Buzzsprout-9988380 Mon, 31 Jan 2022 16:00:00 -0800 3530 1 5 full true Problematic Policing Problematic Policing It gets fiery on this episode while we talk through problems with the police and potential solutions. From their origins to the present, the purpose for police has depended on your identity and your community.  

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]]> It gets fiery on this episode while we talk through problems with the police and potential solutions. From their origins to the present, the purpose for police has depended on your identity and your community.  

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]]> Michael Maxwell Buzzsprout-9621634 Sat, 27 Nov 2021 14:00:00 -0800 3357 full false Cut the Check!...& more for Reparations Cut the Check!...& more for Reparations Enslavers got them, Interned Japanese-Americans got them, other got them...what about descendants of enslaved African Americans? Not yet! On this episode, we talk about the many forms that reparations should come in. Cut the Check! literally and figuratively.

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]]> Enslavers got them, Interned Japanese-Americans got them, other got them...what about descendants of enslaved African Americans? Not yet! On this episode, we talk about the many forms that reparations should come in. Cut the Check! literally and figuratively.

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]]> Michael Maxwell Buzzsprout-9191582 Wed, 15 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0700 3737 1 3 full true Therapy Helps: Erasing the Stigma Therapy Helps: Erasing the Stigma Can we get over the stigma that therapy is soft? Talking through problems works; Being fake, playing tough or ignoring problems doesn't. The TGP crew talks it out.

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]]> Can we get over the stigma that therapy is soft? Talking through problems works; Being fake, playing tough or ignoring problems doesn't. The TGP crew talks it out.

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]]> Michael Maxwell Buzzsprout-8946775 Thu, 29 Jul 2021 22:00:00 -0700 3607 1 2 full true The "N" Word-Hate It or Love It The "N" Word-Hate It or Love It Some don't say the word and some do, it's a word everyone has an opinion about. Hear what the TGP crew has to say about the "N" word. When we're done, have your thoughts changed?



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]]> Some don't say the word and some do, it's a word everyone has an opinion about. Hear what the TGP crew has to say about the "N" word. When we're done, have your thoughts changed?



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]]> Michael Maxwell Buzzsprout-8760720 Fri, 25 Jun 2021 05:00:00 -0700 4141 1 1 full true