Its another episode of Speaking with Gravity where we discuss mental health and how everything affects everything. Hosted by Terance, Hannah, and Joshua...this podcast aim to have meaningful conversations and difficult dialogue on various topics. This episode, a special guest, Kervin Searles join the hosts to discuss mental health among our college…

In this thought-provoking episode, we discuss the contrasting yet interconnected concepts of resilience and survival. While survival often evokes images of mere endurance and getting by in the face of challenges, resilience speaks to the ability to bounce back, adapt, and thrive in the midst of adversity. From personal anecdotes to expert insights,…

We explore the topic of choosing the right people in your life. From understanding your values to setting boundaries and fostering supportive connections, we discuss key strategies to cultivate a positive and enriching social circle. Join us as we navigate the intricate dance of relationships and mental health. 00:00 excerpt clip 01:57 credits and …

In this episode of Speaking with Gravity , we explore the often unseen struggles that individuals face when dealing with mental health issues in the context of employment. We explore the challenges, stigmas, and barriers that can impact a person's ability to thrive in the workplace and provide insights on how both individuals and organizations can …

In this episode, we explore how individuals can move beyond their past experiences to embrace healing and growth. We discuss the powerful role of forgiveness—not just of others, but of oneself—in releasing the hold of trauma. Our hosts share inspiring dialogue of reframing negative beliefs, turning pain into purpose, and finding strength in vulnera…

Join hosts Hannah, Joshua, and Terance on this 70th episode of Speaking with Gravity as they share their insight on how culture influence our minds. Discover how the traditions and beliefs of culture can shape the way we think and act. From the way we work to the way we communicate, explore the subtle yet powerful ways culture impacts our daily liv…

In our current society, healthy relationships involve embracing new roles for men and women that are not constrained by traditional gender roles and expectations.(00:01) Introduction(05:32) Are we keeping any old traditional gender roles?(10:12) Friendship is the foundation of a great relationship(16:47) Reciprocate each other's love language(24:28…

Join us as we explore insightful tips, heartwarming stories, and expert advice on how to nurture and enhance your family relationships. Whether you're a parent, sibling, grandparent, or simply someone who values the importance of family, this episode is for you.Don't miss out on this enriching discussion that will inspire you to prioritize your fam…

Dealing with anger involves recognizing and managing the emotion in healthy ways. So how do we deal with the inevitable? Today we take a a moment to identify the triggers and underlying feelings that are associated with anger. While it is definitely okay to feel angry, it is more important to respond to it in a constructive and healthy manner.(00:2…

Overcoming adversity is the process of successfully navigating and transcending significant challenges, hardships, or obstacles in one's life. This concept encompasses the capacity to adapt, grow, and thrive in the face of adversity, despite the presence of difficult circumstances. Whether you're facing personal struggles, professional setbacks, or…

In this episode of Speaking with Gravity, hosts Joshua (@garvey4pres), Hannah (@hannahelyse__), and Terance (@terance_dawkins) discuss the concept of healing and its pivotal role in personal growth and empowerment. Through engaging discussion and insightful anecdotes, they explore what it truly means to take responsibility for one's healing journey…

In this episode of Speaking with Gravity, we explore the psychology of instant gratification, investigating its profound impact on our daily lives. We begin by defining the term and unraveling the dopamine-driven reward system that fuels our desire for immediate satisfaction. Our expert hosts dissect the cognitive biases at play, illustrating how t…

Join host Kervin K. Searles, LPC, in a profound episode of Speaking with Gravity as he explores restorative practices with Dr. Tawio Barksdale. In this compelling conversation, Kervin and Dr. Barksdale explore the intricacies of building and fortifying relationships with our children through the lens of restorative practices. No matter if you're a …

In this enlightening episode we explore how trauma affects relationships. Speaking with Gravity, welcomes guest host, Terance Dawkins, as he shares profound ways traumatic experiences can shape our capacity to connect, trust, and engage in healthy relationships.

We explore the topic that hits close to home for many of us: the struggle to find hope and stay positive in a world that often feels overwhelming and disheartening. With news of conflict, suffering, and injustice bombarding us daily, it's no wonder that maintaining our mental health can be such a challenge. But giving in to despair is not the answe…

Welcome to Speaking with Gravity, a podcast all about mental health and how different things can impact each other. In this episode, we'll show you how special cards can help people talk and share their feelings. When we use these cards to help people talk, it's important to make sure we support and keep the conversations going. SUBSCRIBE & LIKE! I…

Join us on Episode 58 of Speaking with Gravity as we delve deep into the world of mental health with special guest Ramel Brown, LMSW, and founder of Mel's Mind. Discover his inspiring journey, triumph over past barriers, and powerful strategies for a mindset shift. Explore the keys to positive change on this enlightening episode.…

Join us for a gripping episode of the Speaking With Gravity podcast as we delve deep into the challenging topic of substance abuse among adults and teenagers. In Episode 58, Kervin, Joshua, and guest expert, Alex Simmons, Administration Specialists Business Developer, take you on an eye-opening journey through the physical, mental, and emotional to…

In this eye-opening episode of Speaking with Gravity, we embark on a journey to unravel the intricate web of mental health diagnoses. Join us as we dive deep into the enigmatic world of schizophrenia, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and more. We shed light and uncover the truths hidden behind these labels. Throughout the episode, we'll emphasize…

In this episode, we delve into the sensitive yet vital topic of awareness and education of sexual abuse. Our guest, an educator of abuse with years of experience, offers insights into the emotional journey survivors undertake, ways to talk about abuse, strategies for coping, and ways to support survivors in their recovery. Join us for an empathetic…

Father-daughter relationships can be powerful and transformative, shaping the way daughters view themselves and the world around them. In this episode, we will dive into the dynamics of this relationship, examining the unique challenges and rewards that come with being a father or a daughter. We have with us today Christian Jackson the daddy issues…

100% belief in anything is becoming extremely rare. Many supposed truths and facts are embraced or changed by the world we experience on daily. Our direct experiences sometime allow us to come to conclusions before the majority and thereby create unpopular opinions until they are proven to be a truth. In this episode we will discuss unpopular opini…

Certain people can bring your mood down with their pessimism, anxiety, and general sense of distrust. Being routinely exposed to negative energy can lead you to be negative, indifferent or uncaring. In most cases to simple answer to dealing with negative people is to disassociate from them, however if you find yourself in a situation where negative…

Mental health conditions are just as real (and common) as physical health conditions. They take on many forms and can be fairly mild or interfere in limited ways with daily life. And then there are other conditions that are so severe that one needs to go to the hospital or see a mental health professional in some capacity because it is affecting th…

The stress of following daily political news can negatively affect people’s mental health and wellbeing, but disengaging has ramifications too according to research published by American Psychological Association. Dr. Brett Ford shared, “Politics isn’t just something that affects people every four years during election season - it seems to seep int…

The ways in which people channel their time and energy with their engagement of activities is considered by most scholars as a lifestyle. Living a healthy lifestyle can be up for debate in some circles because healthy is subjective or influenced by personal feelings, taste, and opinion. In this episode we will attempt to give various components of …

Setting life goals can be good for us. If we take just a little more time to set the right goals in the right ways, we'll have a greater chance of reaching those goals and manifesting some of our dreams. We often talk about setting goals but how do we actually achieve them? Need therapy? Contact Gravity Counseling Group WEBSITE: https://www.gravity…

Unlike traditional forms of therapy that take time to analyze problems, pathology, and past life events, solution focused approach concentrates on finding solutions in the present and exploring one’s hope for the future in order to find a quick and pragmatic resolution of one’s problems. This method takes the approach that you know what you need to…

Too often, people feel intimidated by experts and shy away from asking for mentorship. Mentorship is not a burden for mentors. Quite the contrary, it is a deep, meaningful experience for the mentor. The value of mentorship goes well beyond the benefits to the mentee. While the voices of mentors are not often heard, their legacies live on in every m…

Even with the COVID 19 pandemic behind us, a new normal has created a greater need to prioritize self-care. Self-care is inclusive of nutrition, stress reduction, and exercise to help keep a person happy, healthy, and resilient. Practicing self-care isn't always easy but we must find time to carve out space to address ourselves. Need therapy? Conta…

Motivation is not discipline. Motivation is the identification that change is possible. Discipline is the acceptance that to achieve change you have to do something different consistently. Introduction of Guest 1:01 Christopher Gandsy, Daleview Biscuit and Beer Twitter Discussion 3:21 QD of the Hour 3:54 - Episode Introduction 6:26 - Creating space…

Getting to know yourself better can help you identify your current abilities while also helping you understand how to develop them. We are constantly evolving, expanding, and contracting which causes us to be at a a constant state and process of self discovery. Need #therapy? Contact #Gravity #Counseling Group WEBSITE: https://www.gravitycounseling…

The roles we play in our families greatly influence how we see ourselves in relation to other people. And continuing to repeat our early family roles allows us to stay in the familiar relational territory. We should always be aware we never have to stay locked into roles and dynamics that are problematic New Host Introduction 00:30 Twitter Discussi…

The longest-ever study on happiness has thrown the spotlight on one primary ingredient --- close relationships. Whether with a spouse, significant other, other family members, friends, or larger social circle, the ability to create solid functional relationships is a determinant of both personal and professional success, finds the 75-year-long Harv…

If you have ever #loss someone close to you…you realize that there is no definitive “RIGHT” way to go through the experience. Today’s topic is all about #death, loss, and #pain. The goal is to begin a #conversation that will lead to preparation of what is inevitable in this thing we call life. We would #love for you to stay (and hopefully) learn so…

Over the last few decades, there seem to be a rising of #individualism. #Attitudes, #behaviors, and interpersonal interactions have been directly affected by technology and social media. As a result, we are seeing less #empathy, #bonding, and #emotional closeness. Can we (as a society) be decreasing in emotional #intelligence? Let’s talk about it. …

We think about #sex, #fantasize about sex, and (preferably) have sex. Which begs the question, why is #sexuality ignored in discussion on healthy well-being? Believe it or not, people felt a greater sense of #wellbeing, and a more profound sense of #meaning in life the day after having sex. Surprisingly, it appears that having sex generally does pr…

The term microaggression was coined by Harvard Medical School psychiatrist Chester Pierce in the 70s. He described microaggressions as subtle insults he saw that happened between black and white students. In recent years this word has come back to the forefront and begun to start tremendous conversation, research, and debate. Episode Introduction 0…

The college years are considered a key developmental time in one’s life. The age of onset for lifetime mental health problems often coincides with what has traditionally been consider college years (18-23). About 75 percent of lifetime mental health problems will onset by the age of 24. But is college even necessary anymore? Can we get to where we …

At times being your true #self can come at a cost. Down through the years and even to the present, many individuals feel that climbing the #corporateladder to success mean presenting themselves as a #professional. However, more often than not, the meaning of #professionalism is often connected with assimilating into the majority. There is an #expec…

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and we want to shed light on what it is and what it ain’t. Learning about mental health can help stop the stigma. We have so many battles to fight these days so we must identify what is good mental health. The goal of this podcast and especially this episode is to encourage you to get the help you need and/or gi…

Every person is a part of a family and a family network? We all come from somewhere and the place we come from may be connected to things we would rather it not be connected to, such as the genetic dispositions in our DNA to be more susceptible to alcoholism, diabetes, and mental health disorders. How do we change what is believed to be aligned wit…

So you think he’s a narcissist…but is he really? Oftentimes certain terms become buzz words that we throw around when we see or feel just one or two of the symptoms associated with it. But truth be told, not everyone is what you think. Today, as clinicians, we are looking to challenge your thoughts and misconceptions about various diagnoses and ter…

Boundaries...What are those? Boundaries are one of the ways in which we define who we are, how we interact with others and what is acceptable. Establishing boundaries is one of the best ways to preserve your emotional energy and define who and what you allow in your life. Most importantly, you teach people how to treat you. -Linda Esposito Twitter …

The connection between poor mental health and social media apps is scary. In spring of 2021, the Reboot Foundation surveyed more than 1,000 Americans on their social media usage and its impact on their mental health. More than half of the people who took part in the survey acknowledged that their social media use intensified their feelings of anxie…

#Depression and #anxiety can be significantly influenced by our self-critical voice and subsequent behaviors. Yes, there was a Jim Crow era. Yes, there was slavery. But, contrary to unpopular opinion, we have progressed, and we have excelled as a people. Today we will discuss if old ideology is creating cognitive dissonance and a lack of real effor…

Episode summary introduction: As Black women, we are often seen as matriarchs and leaders of our families and communities. Whether it is in the role of girlfriend, wife, mother, sister, aunt, friend, employee, co-worker, caretaker, or business owner, we give out a lot. And it seems we are expected to proudly serve in these roles since we are often …

Are things better or worse than yesteryear? In some states and countries, the perceived gains and losses by certain groups over the last few years often play a factor in their answers. Today we’ll take a deep dive into how we see it from our window, in this part of the world. SUBSCRIBE & LIKE! FOLLOW THE IG: https://www.instagram.com/speakingwithgr…

Toxic masculinity doesn’t only kill women. It kills men, too. The consequence of this kind of messaging is boys becoming men who are emotionally blunt, and who may find it hard to connect with others. In the worst of cases, it can transform into rage and isolation. In this episode, we explore toxic masculinity and what it means to our current socie…

From the time we are born, we are strongly influenced or conditioned to be a certain way by our parents or guardians. That guidance from those in control of our lives can be encouraging and expand our sense of self OR it can diminish and stifle who we really are. Being stifle prevents us from finding purpose, because who you are is essential for ac…