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 relationships
Why self-awareness is foundational to healing, especially for Black men
The difference between healthy growth and unhealthy comparison
How connection and community protect mental health
Why commitment—not motivation—sustains purpose
The story and message behind Undrafted and Purposed
Rooted 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 100
Celebrating the journey, the growth, and the purpose behind Speaking With Gravity
01:50 — The People Want To Know: Feeling “Less Than”- Where It Starts
Personal stories of being overlooked, underestimated, and internalizing identity
08:20 — The Meaning Behind the Title “Undrafted and Purposed”
How early experiences quietly shape adult decisions and self-worth
14:45 — 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 Are
Why awareness is the foundation of growth and not perfection.
25:40 — Connection: Why Healing Doesn’t Happen Alone
Knowing the difference between healthy vs. unhealthy and the myth of isolation
32:30 — Boundaries, Triggers, and Emotional Intelligence
How self-awareness shows up in relationships and conflict
38:55 — Commitment: Staying the Course When Life Happens
Discipline, 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
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