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Speaking with GravityAuthor: Kervin Searles
Welcome to Speaking with Gravity Your go-to podcast for real conversations about mental health within the African diaspora. In each episode, we take long and deep look into the complexities of how "everything affects everything." Our goal is simple: to have conversations that make you think, feel, and inspire you to do what's best for you. Whether we're discussing coping strategies, breaking down the barriers of self-sabotage, or exploring everyday mental health challenges, this isnt therapyits a podcast. But its one that will resonate with your mind, heart, and soul. Language: en Genres: Health & Fitness, Mental Health Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Undrafted and Purposed | Speaking With Gravity Episode 100
Episode 100
Wednesday, 17 December, 2025
This is more than an episode. This is a milestone.Episode 100 of Speaking With Gravity celebrates 100 conversations centered on Black mental health, self-awareness, and growth—and it marks the release of Undrafted and Purposed, the debut book by our executive producer and founder, Kervin Searles.If you were drawn to Shannon Sharpe’s conversation with Dr. Cheyenne Bryant, this episode creates a unique lane—real talk about reflection, purpose, emotional growth, and healthy relationships in the African-American community, grounded in lived experience and clinical insight.In this episode, the hosts reflect on what it means to feel “less than,” how early experiences shape adulthood, and how self-awareness, connection, and commitment can change how we live, love, and lead. While this episode celebrates longevity and consistency, it also invites you into the why behind the work—and the book born out of it.🎉 100 episodes in. Still standing. Still growing. Still purposed.Honest reflections on feeling overlooked, underestimated, and “undrafted”How childhood experiences quietly shape adult identity and relationshipsWhy self-awareness is foundational to healing, especially for Black menThe difference between healthy growth and unhealthy comparisonHow connection and community protect mental healthWhy commitment—not motivation—sustains purposeThe story and message behind Undrafted and PurposedRooted in real experiences and clinical insight, Undrafted and Purposed explores how men—and especially Black men—can reclaim identity, build healthy relationships, and lead intentionally without needing external validation. The book is structured around Self-Awareness, Connection, and Commitment, themes deeply explored throughout this episode.00:00 — Welcome to Episode 100Celebrating the journey, the growth, and the purpose behind Speaking With Gravity01:50 — The People Want To Know: Feeling “Less Than”- Where It StartsPersonal stories of being overlooked, underestimated, and internalizing identity08:20 — The Meaning Behind the Title “Undrafted and Purposed”How early experiences quietly shape adult decisions and self-worth14:45 — Reaching 100 Episodes: How does it feel?Not just longevity but consistency first. The initial purpose, the current purpose and how it connects to Black mental health advocacy.18:30 — Self-Awareness: Knowing Who You AreWhy awareness is the foundation of growth and not perfection.25:40 — Connection: Why Healing Doesn’t Happen AloneKnowing the difference between healthy vs. unhealthy and the myth of isolation32:30 — Boundaries, Triggers, and Emotional IntelligenceHow self-awareness shows up in relationships and conflict38:55 — Commitment: Staying the Course When Life HappensDiscipline, purpose, and finishing what you start—even during hardship. Personal story of staying the course.43:20 — Undrafted and Purposed: The Book Where to find this book. 46:30 — Final Reflections 100 down. Still building. Still becoming.While our listeners numbers may fluctuate, the community continues to grow because conversations like this meet people where they are. This episode isn’t chasing algorithms; it’s serving people.If you’re navigating purpose, emotional growth, or healing within your community—this episode is for you.📖 Undrafted and Purposed is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble (online), WalMart, and at gravitycounselinggroup.com🎙️ Follow Speaking With Gravity on Spotify, YouTube, and Facebook🧠 For counseling and support: Gravity Counseling Group
