Medicine Ball W/ L.S.3

Some roads you don't get to skip. You just decide what kind of traveler you're going to be on them. In this Behind the Brain, I open up about my mental health journey — how I first got pushed toward a therapist, what it took for me as a Black man to actually walk in the door, and how that led to a psychiatrist, a diagnosis I had to own, and years of trying different medications. I talk hon...

Some weight you choose to carry. Some weight life straps on you. In this Behind the Brain, I get honest about a stretch where just  looking  okay took everything I had. New to Florida, knowing almost nobody, an out-of-towner who couldn't even react to things the way I used to back home — I was performing "fine" everywhere: with my roommate, at the crab shop, with customers — while in...

New kind of episode. Behind the Brain is where I stop teaching and just tell you what it actually felt like from the inside. First one: The Landing. The layoff, the move to a place I knew almost nobody, and the slow realization that I'd built my whole sense of self around having it handled. No tidy ending — I found my footing and I'm still dealing with it. That's the honest version. If...

Tunnel Vision: Locking In When Life Gets Loud Are distractions, stress, and daily chaos keeping you from reaching your goals? In this episode of  The Medicine Ball Podcast , we dive into the power of  tunnel vision —the ability to stay focused on your purpose when life seems determined to pull you in every direction. You'll learn how to identify distractions, separate meaningful priorities fro...

Battery low? Running on fumes? Feeling like you're operating at 5% and somehow still expected to give 100%? In this episode of  Power Saving Mode , we're talking about something we all experience but rarely address: operating with low capacity and depleted energy. Whether you're mentally exhausted, emotionally drained, physically worn out, or spiritually running on empty, this conversa...

Life doesn’t wait for you to be ready—it hits hard, fast, and often without warning. One minute you’re in control… the next, everything shifts. So what do you do when adversity shows up uninvited? This isn’t just another feel-good podcast—this is your  game plan for bouncing back stronger . In this powerful episode, we break down the 3-step mindset that can help you navigate  any  storm: Pause  –...

Ever been minding your business… and suddenly your brain hits you with,  “What if everything goes wrong?”  😅 Welcome to  The Land of What If  — a place where fear is loud, doubt feels real, and your thoughts try to convince you of stories that haven’t even happened. In this episode, we’re exposing intrusive thoughts for what they really are: uninvited, unreliable, and way too comfortable taking u...

What if trying to save someone… is the very thing pulling you under? 😅🌊 In this episode of the Medicine Ball Podcast, we’re diving headfirst into a real-life truth using a lifeguard analogy you won’t forget. Ever tried to help someone who was kicking, screaming, and doing everything  except  accepting help? Yeah… that’s how both people end up drowning. We break down why not everyone is ready to...

Rubberband man Built to Withstand – The Power of Resilience Description: In this episode, we explore the true meaning of resilience—what it is, why it matters, and how you can begin building it in your everyday life. From shifting your mindset and developing discipline to leaning on community and strengthening emotional control, this conversation breaks down practical ways to grow stronger through...

Strong Mind, Soft Heart: Dealing with Difficult People Without Losing Yourself Dealing with difficult people is something we all face—but how do you handle it without losing your peace, your values, or yourself? In this episode, we break down how to respond with love while still standing firm. You’ll learn how to set clear boundaries, manage your emotions under pressure, and stop letting other peo...

“Peace Over Pressure: Managing Anxiety About the Future” Are you constantly worrying about the future? Feeling overwhelmed by “what if” thoughts, uncertainty, or the pressure to have everything figured out? In this episode, we’re diving into how to manage anxiety about the future and find peace in the present. You’ll learn how to break free from overthinking, stop living in fear of the unknown, an...

Boundaries The protection your Peace Requires Are you constantly saying yes when you really want to say no? Feeling drained, overwhelmed, or even resentful in your relationships? It might not be your schedule—it might be your boundaries. In this episode, we’re diving deep into the power of boundaries and why they are essential for protecting your peace, your time, and your mental health. We break...

“Building Capacity: Becoming the Person Who Can Handle More” How Pressure Expands You Instead of Breaking You Growth often looks like pressure before it looks like progress. In the final episode of the  High Performance, Healthy Mind  series, we explore what it really means to build the mental and emotional capacity needed to handle bigger opportunities, greater responsibility, and the weight that...

Operating at a High Level Without Burning Out Success shouldn’t cost you your peace. In Part Three of the  High Performance, Healthy Mind  series, we’re talking about something many high achievers quietly struggle with — how to keep showing up, producing, and performing without running yourself into exhaustion. If you’ve ever felt tired but unable to slow down… productive but emotionally drained…...

Part two of four part series: High Performance Healthy Mind What if the problem isn’t your emotions… but your lack of training in how to manage them? In this episode of the  “High Performance, Healthy Mind”  series, we’re breaking down the real difference between emotional suppression and emotional regulation — and why high performers must master this skill to sustain success. You can feel anxious...

What do you do when life doesn’t slow down… but your responsibilities keep speeding up? This podcast is for high achievers, entrepreneurs, professionals, creatives, and leaders who feel overwhelmed — yet still have to perform at a high level. In every episode, we unpack the reality of operating under pressure while managing stress, anxiety, burnout, expectations, and everyday responsibilities. You...

After a two-year pause,  Medicine Ball Podcast  is back — and this time, we’re on camera. Life changed. Growth happened. And now the conversations are deeper, more honest, and more real than ever. This podcast is a safe space for mental health conversations, healing journeys, emotional honesty, and the parts of life we don’t talk about enough. In this episode I explain some of the things that have...

S6 E 12 Sensei Mode The meaning of SENSEI is a teacher or instructor usually of Japanese martial arts. A Sensei however is abe to teach because he has has more experience in difficult situations. The world has plenty of distractions. From a spiritual standpoint evil, fear and selfishness are rampant. When things go wrong, and it seems you can't catch a break what goes through your head. Do you...

S6 E 11 AAA Accountability, Action, Attitude. These three things can determine how we can successfully deal with difficult situations. As we continue a lively 2024. There is no shortage of events happening that can cause anxiousness or uncertainty. My journey has led me into situations where I am being required to provide structure. This has been challenging but not beyond navigating. In tough sit...

S6 Ep 10 Kobe Hand Suicide is a complex and multifaceted issue influenced by various factors. Including mental health, social, economic, and environmental circumstances. Here are some important facts about suicide. According to the World Health Organization close to 800,000 people die by suicide every year. Suicide affects people of all ages, genders, and backgrounds. Certain demographics, such as...

S6 E9 Mental Endurance When it comes to doing anything for an extended amount of time, fatigue will be a factor. This also includes thinking and processing mentally. Distractions, responsibilities, and unpredictable daily events gives us plenty to think about. Without decompressing , and addressing your thoughts, current decision making skills begin to suffer. Once at that point we begin to become...

S6 E8 How to Score in 2024 New years brings in new goals, dreams and aspirations. Most people have good intentions, but lack a plan and direction. What if every three months was a new year? What if you could be more effective strategically this year and in future goals. In this episode we talk about gameplaning and strategizing in a way to be successful. Having the proper mindset and being realist...

S6 E7 Confident but Wrong Entertainment takes up a large part of people's time. There no shortage of ways and options to entertain ourselves. Over time our beliefs and thoughts are slowly altered and shaped by what we intake. Star Wars has been one of my favorite things since a child. Introduced to me by my father it offered something for us to bond over. As the years progressed and the series con...

S6 E6 White Boots and White Caps Navigating the water has shown me many things. From how the tide comes in and effects the water. To the winds and how the conteol the waters. In the fishing industry the standard white fishermen boots symbolize many things. Work ethic, and a culture of chasing water creatures. From the time I arrived into the world of commercial fishing I have noticed this footwear...

S6 E5 Cast Your Net In life you must take chances to be successful. Limiting your self and closed minded thinking will constrict your ability to adapt. This will leave you with fewer opportunities when adversity arises. During my short time in commercial fishing I have been in many unique situations. Most days it feels I spend as much time on water as land. Committing to an industry in another sta...