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"Keep Sailing" is a journey of encouragement for fellow wanderers, thinkers, sensitive souls, and those who need a few words to keep them going. Sometimes, a gentle reminder that we aren't alone and we're doing our best can catch us when we fall down, then lift us up when we're ready to rise. Would you like some company for your life's voyage? If so, then let's keep sailing and see where we go.
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Real Talk With Rev is a seasonal podcast hosted by me, Marq Mervin, also known as Rev. I'm an artist, an educator, a rapper, and a professional rambler. I'm also just a person who's learning everyday and I want to keep it real with y'all. But, in all honesty, I want to keep it real with myself. Join me along this journey of self-discovery, self-acceptance, and a lot of real talk.
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Welcome back fellow Sailors and Wanderers, In this episode, I'm reflecting on something that I rarely talk about—navigating unfulfillment. I've always been a big dreamer and believer. And, at a relatively young age, I accomplished one of my biggest dreams. But, after "living the dream" for a while, I've started to grow disheartened. Have you felt t…
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Welcome back fellow Sailors and Wanderers, In this episode, I'm reflecting on some recent life lessons about patience. It's quite charming how teachers can take so many forms. In this case, a pet. Ironically, I'm at a place in my life journey where I'm challenged to learn more about my nurturing side. What Divine timing! Have you been pleasantly su…
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Welcome fellow Sailors and Wanderers, In this first episode of Keep Sailing, I'll be offering some words on encouragement. There are times where we have ideas, dreams, and goals, but sometimes, we aren't sure if we should pursue them. That's how I felt about starting this podcast. Yet, I found the courage in an unlikely place. Come join me as I sha…
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Welcome to the Keep Sailing podcast! I'm your host, Marq Mervin, and thank you for allowing me to accompany you on your journey. Take a listen to this trailer to get a brief overview of the journey ahead. Let's keep sailing and let's see where we go. Support the show Hey there Sailors, Thank you for allowing me to accompany you on your journey! If …
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Content Warning/Trigger Warning | Content Warning/Trigger Warning: In this episode, topics of self-harm, suicide, and suicidal ideations will be discussed. In the Season 1 Finale, I'm sharing something that's near and dear to my heart—my journey understanding mental health. As someone who lives and copes with depression and anxiety, I want to share…
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Holding space for others and ourselves requires energy—mental, physical, and emotional. And, sometimes, I'm completely tapped out and unable to hold anything except my phone in my hand (and that's a big maybe). In this episode, I'm talking about what emotional capacity means for me. I also have some Rev Reveals (that'll be the new term for when I h…
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Making friends is hard...or is it? In this episode, I'm doing some serious rambling about friend circles. To be honest, I didn't think I'd have many friends. Especially when I'd often hear "making friends as an adult is hard". But I'm here to tell you, 1. I've met some wonderful people whom I consider friends (chosen family) and 2. It's absolutely …
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I can't be the only one who has some battles with jealousy...right? In this episode, I'm sharing a major breakthrough I had about the root of my envy. And y'all are in for a real treat - I have an epiphany in the middle of my rambling and it's a good one! There was a lot of impromptu self-discovery in this episode! Let's talk about it. Support the …
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One of my most intimate and longest struggles has been accepting my body. As a person of size, I've had quite a number of interesting things said about me (some flattering, some not-so-nice). Being a big man has its perks, but I've had to learn how to navigate romance, sex, intimacy, culture, and the world in particular ways to keep my sanity. I'm …
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In Episode 3, I'm sharing something I still struggle with to this day - forgiving myself. Oftentimes, I'll tear myself down for not being good enough, not knowing better, falling off track with my health goals, etc. Though, I've slowly been giving grace to myself. This includes speaking kinder to myself and allowing myself to mess up. Why? Because …
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In Episode 2, I talk about something I (and, I think, everyone at some point) struggle with - communication. Honest communication has been an act of accountability, bravery, and healing. But, even more importantly, I think it involves a level of trust to be that open. I'm far from a master, but I try to get better with it in all of my relationships…
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Episode 1 starts off with a bang by diving right into a conversation (a.k.a. Rev Rant) about masculinity. I talk about the peculiar origins of Real Talk With Rev, learning what "manhood" was "supposed to mean" in a not-so-nice moment from my childhood, defining my own sense of masculinity, and the places and conversations I still dread despite bein…
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Welcome to the podcast! Here's a brief introduction to Real Talk with Rev. Support the showBy Marq Mervin
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