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The Hustle Myth, When Success Hurts Mental Health: Episode 96
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Breaking Generational Cycles and Healing Beyond Survival: Episode 95
In a world that glorifies the grind, Speaking with Gravity takes a hard look at what “success” is really costing us. Joshua, Hannah, and Terance unpack the mental, emotional, and physical toll of hustle culture—especially within Black communities where resilience is often mistaken for restlessness.
From burnout and boundaries to redefining what achievement means, this episode challenges listeners to rethink the myth that constant motion equals progress. Because rest isn’t laziness—it’s liberation.
🎧 Listen as the hosts share real stories, research, and practical steps to help you balance ambition with mental wellness.
📊 QD of The Hour: Working more than 55 hours a week increases your risk of stroke by 35% and heart disease by 17% (World Health Organization, 2021).
🔗 Resources Mentioned:
Gravity Counseling Group: gravitycounselinggroup.com
Missing Pieces Counseling
Undrafted and Purposed: Still Living, Loving, and Leading in Life by Kervin Searles
📲 Follow @speakingwithgravity | #SpeakingWithGravityPodcast
💡 Everything affects everything.
92 episodes
Manage episode 515021161 series 3266014
Breaking Generational Cycles and Healing Beyond Survival: Episode 95
In a world that glorifies the grind, Speaking with Gravity takes a hard look at what “success” is really costing us. Joshua, Hannah, and Terance unpack the mental, emotional, and physical toll of hustle culture—especially within Black communities where resilience is often mistaken for restlessness.
From burnout and boundaries to redefining what achievement means, this episode challenges listeners to rethink the myth that constant motion equals progress. Because rest isn’t laziness—it’s liberation.
🎧 Listen as the hosts share real stories, research, and practical steps to help you balance ambition with mental wellness.
📊 QD of The Hour: Working more than 55 hours a week increases your risk of stroke by 35% and heart disease by 17% (World Health Organization, 2021).
🔗 Resources Mentioned:
Gravity Counseling Group: gravitycounselinggroup.com
Missing Pieces Counseling
Undrafted and Purposed: Still Living, Loving, and Leading in Life by Kervin Searles
📲 Follow @speakingwithgravity | #SpeakingWithGravityPodcast
💡 Everything affects everything.
92 episodes
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