Heritage, Culture, and Healing: Dr. Jerome Maultsby on the Seasoned Impact of Ancestry on Mental Health

This Seasoned Session brings host Kenneth Braswell together with psychologist and spiritual counselor Dr. Jerome Maultsby for a powerful conversation on how heritage and cultural identity shape mental health—particularly for seasoned individuals seeking clarity, grounding, and renewal.

Fresh from his journey to Ghana, where he received the ceremonial name Reverend Dr. Kofi Jerome Olawale Akwasi Botang Maultsby. Dr. Maultsby reflects on how reconnecting with ancestral land reshaped his understanding of wellness and selfhood. He and Kenneth explore the deep psychological effects of history: the remnants of colonization, the inherited trauma rooted in survival, and the cultural disconnect that can leave seasoned men wrestling with identity, belonging, and self-worth.

Their discussion highlights why heritage matters. Culture becomes a compass. Ancestry becomes affirmation. And understanding where one comes from becomes a pathway to mental liberation. They examine generational gaps in knowledge, the transformative role of naming and tradition, and the importance of mentally “decolonizing” by shedding the narratives that were never ours to carry.

This session becomes an invitation: reclaim your story, reconnect with your roots, and recognize that healing is not only personal—it’s cultural, historical, and deeply spiritual.