Speaking with Gravity

Speaking with Gravity

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Speaking with Gravity episodes

  • Addressing Culture in Therapy: Episode 70

    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 lives. Whether you're a curious listener or a psychology student, this discussion will open your eyes to the intricate relationship between culture and our psychological processes. Tune in now to gain a deeper understanding of how the world around us molds our thoughts and behaviors!


    1:13 Mental Health Awareness Month

    2:03 Going To Therapy

    7:29 Defining Culture

    10:15 Access Is Key

    16:08 Hustle Culture

    18:47 Workplace Culture

    23:33 How To Address Culture's Influence

    30:02 Cultural Influence on Fear

    37:51 Becoming More Aware

    40:08 Happy Mother's Day, Mom!

    42 min
  • The New Healthy Relationships: Episode 69
    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) Be okay with friends of the opposite sex
    (28:18) What does communication look like?
    (34:02) Don't let society divide the men and women
    (37:33) Understand your partner's emotional intelligence
    (39:52) Outro
    42 min
  • Strengthening Family Bonds: Episode 68
    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 family and cultivate a sense of unity and love within your household. Hit play and embark on a journey towards deeper, more meaningful connections with your nearest and dearest!
    0:17 Introduction
    1:26 What is family
    6:49 Family is our first safe place
    10:18 Being an example and a leader in the family
    18:36 Checking in and reflecting with family
    22:20 People want to feel included
    25:01 One phone call, one conversation
    26:47 Outro
    28 min
  • How To Deal With Anger: Episode 67
    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.
    (00:20) Introducing the new hosts Joshua (@garvey4pres), Hannah (@hannahelyse__), and Terance (@terance_dawkins)
    (02:57) Anger is often used for our benefit.
    (05:32) Sometimes we thrive on anger.
    (8:36) Anger is the affect and not the cause.
    (11:41) Strategies for dealing with the anger.
    (14:03) Difference between rage and anger.
    (18:09) Training your voice in the midst of anger.
    (21:39) What triggers that anger?
    (25:01) Managing your anger is your responsibility.
    (28:15) Healthy way to discuss anger.
    (30:18) Outro
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    32 min
  • Overcoming Adversity: Episode 66
    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 unexpected roadblocks, this episode will provide you with valuable insights and empowering guidance to help you overcome adversity and unlock your full potential.
    (00:24) Introducing the new hosts Joshua (@garvey4pres), Hannah (@hannahelyse__), and Terance (@terance_dawkins)
    (03:17) What is the challenge of helping people with adversity?
    (07:14) Looking at adversity from different perspectives
    (10:48) Terance's adversity
    (12:27) Hannah's adversity (communication is key)
    (15:30) Losses in adversity are needed and leads to resilience
    (18:40) Ancestral adversity
    (21:57) Advice for those going through adversity.
    (28:33) Childhood experiences teaches us how to deal with adversity.
    (32:28) How do we respond to adversity?
    (36:02) Who do we need in adversity?
    (39:12) Path to growth
    (41:37) Find us on social media
    Book reference
    It Didn't Start With You (https://markwolynn.com/it-didnt-start-with-you/)
    43 min
  • Healing is Your Responsibility: Episode 65

    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.


    Listeners will connect with the host as they provide thought-provoking exploration of the concept of healing and the role it plays in personal development. Through insightful commentary and practical advice, the hosts inspire listeners to take control of their healing journey and embark on a path towards greater self-awareness and empowerment.

    (00:46) Introducing the new hosts
    (04:22) What is healing?

    (07:35) People choose not to heal because they are scared

    (10:57) Everyone don't know they need to heal

    (14:20) Street lights and emotional dysregulation

    (17:30) Replacing old behaviors with new ones

    (24:28) Pine Sol and furniture correlates with one person's healing

    (27:20) When is good time to start healing?

    (33:14) What does "not healing" look like?

    (43:31) Outro


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    45 min
  • What About Now: Episode 64

    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 the quest for instant rewards shapes decision-making.


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    43 min
  • Getting The Most Out of Our Kids through Restorative Practices: Episode 63

    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 parent, guardian, teacher, or anyone playing a role in a child's life, this episode is a must-listen for gaining insights into fostering healthy connections.


    Discover the power of restorative practices in unlocking communication channels and understanding the emotional needs of the younger generation. Dr. Barksdale, a seasoned expert in the field, shares practical strategies that can be applied in various aspects of a child's life, from the home to the classroom.

    39 min
  • Trauma Impact on Relationship: Episode 62

    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.

    48 min
  • Finding Hope in Despair, Strategies for Staying Positive: Episode 61

    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 answer. In this episode, we're going to explore powerful strategies that can help us navigate these difficulties and keep a positive outlook.
    0:32 Intro

    2:46 Latasha Journey

    7:55 Knowing Your Purpose

    13:19 Relying on Your Support System

    20:06 Everything is not What it Seems

    24:13 You May Be Able To Help Someone

    29:10 You Can Call But Not Everyday

    34:56 How to Find Latasha

    37:06 Outro


    38 min

About Speaking with Gravity

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Speaking with Gravity is a bi-weekly mental health and culture podcast created to break stigma and open doors to healing in the Black community. Hosted by mental health professionals and real people living real life, we have honest, down-to-earth conversations about what we’re carrying and how to cope with stress, anxiety, trauma, identity, relationships, grief, purpose, and more. Our mission is simple: spark conversations that help you think, feel, and do what’s best for you, because everything affects everything.