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This episode explores love as a daily practice—not a feeling you chase, but a choice you make. We talk loyalty, boundaries, provision, parenting, and how to learn what actually makes your partner feel cared for.

From therapy and self-respect to teaching kids standards and kindness, this is an honest conversation about what real love looks like when emotions settle and life gets real.

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 Legacy isn’t about money or kids—it’s about impact, daily actions, and the stories people keep. This episode breaks down the gap between the legacy we want and the one we’re actually building. From fatherhood and therapy to creativity and community, we unpack what lasts—and why it matters. Tap in. 

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Ever argued for 20 minutes just to realize it was all a misunderstanding? This episode breaks down how miscommunication happens—and how to fix it. From texting traps to the power of “reading the room,” we share tools that make hard conversations easier. 

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What if quitting isn’t failure—but focus? We talk about leaving lopsided friendships, walking away from burnout, and how to quit without losing yourself. Hustle culture is loud, but peace is louder. 

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This episode dives into boundaries, peace, and what it really means when someone pulls back. We talk about how therapy, rest, and real conversations help us reset—while making space for mutual care and clarity.

If you’ve been judged for going silent or are just learning to set new limits, this is the reminder you needed.

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We close the year with Raytron (aka Stutter McFly) for a heartfelt convo about music, fatherhood, grief, and growth. From Bone Thugs influences to therapy and gym resets, we cover what it means to keep showing up and stay independent in both life and art.

We also talk about top 5 rappers, creative burnout, and the importance of building momentum that lasts. If you're chasing purpose without selling your peace, thi...

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Adulthood wasn’t what we expected—and most days we’re winging it with what we’ve got. From food-stretching hacks to parenting phrases we swore we’d never say, this episode explores the humor, exhaustion, and unspoken wins of grown-up life.

We talk about invisible labor, aging bodies, budgeting, grocery strategies, and why building a life that works matters more than the one we were told to chase.

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This week we sit down with M16 for an honest conversation about falling hard—and getting back up even harder. From stage dives to storytelling, hip-hop debates to healing, he walks us through the moments that changed him as an artist, a father, and a man.

We talk about discipline, authenticity, top five rappers, and the quiet work of rebuilding after the noise fades. If you’ve ever lost momentum and had to fight your w...

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We’re going back to the 2000s in this episode—flip phones, PSPs, Y2K panic, TRL, and BET Uncut. We reflect on what that era taught us emotionally, musically, and socially, from major world events to mixtape culture to friendships that held us down through loss.

We also share the advice we’d give our younger selves, and why the 2000s left a mark that still shows up today. It’s nostalgic, honest, and full of energy—just ...

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This week, we explore what modern relationships look like beyond internet arguments and social media rules. From therapy and growth to money, masculinity, and emotional honesty, we share what it really takes to build something solid.

We talk about moving at different speeds, naming triggers, and why admitting “I’m not ready yet” is sometimes the most loving thing you can do. Whether you’re in a relationship or healing ...

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This episode dives into the real emotional weight men carry—hidden anxiety, financial stress, and parenting while healing. We talk therapy, finding the right fit, and how small steps turn into real progress.

We also share honest parenting moments and why speaking up—even when it’s messy—is the key to peace at home and in your own mind. If you’ve been silently struggling, this one’s a reminder that therapy isn’t weaknes...

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This week, we talk about what it means to carry emotional weight as dads, sons, and partners. Between laughter and reflection, we get into therapy, grief, presence, and the pressure to lead while holding everything in.

We share tools that work—from finding the right therapist to creating calm for your kids—and tell the truth about what happens when you lose someone who shaped your world. If you’re trying to heal withou...

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This week on The Heavyweight Podcast, we’re talking about what makes a real relationship work beyond the internet noise. We dive into gender roles, emotional safety, money, leadership, and communication—with honest takes on what partnership actually looks like when life is happening in real time.

We talk through how family and culture shape us, how parenting pressures show up, and why real love is built with intention—...

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This week we’re talking about the music that shaped our lives. From first albums to skipped tracks, we reflect on the playlists that told the truth about who we were and who we were becoming. We also unpack the rise of AI in creative spaces and what’s at risk when convenience starts to replace connection.

Along the way, we debate favorite albums, swap stories about music memories, and share the artists who raised us. Whet...

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This week, we get into what sacrifice really looks like in relationships—and how to know when you’re giving too much. From deleting numbers and career moves to choosing boundaries over guilt, we talk about the decisions that define connection, trust, and identity.

We also get real about cheating, forgiveness, and the kind of communication that helps repair—not just patch—what’s been broken. Add in some major health win...

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This week, we’re unpacking a different kind of “heavyweight”—the kind that comes from being talked about, tested, and misunderstood. From live show moments to real talk about peer pressure, gossip, and personal growth, this episode gets into how we protect our peace without losing ourselves.

We talk about staying centered, creating boundaries, and choosing silence when the noise gets loud. We also reflect on health win...

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This week we talk about how growing up shaped everything—from our values and coping skills to our ideas about peace, purpose, and family. We look back at the people and places that raised us and reflect on the lessons that stuck.

We get into how barbershop culture taught us more than school ever could, the line between therapy and prayer, and how chaos, calm, and clarity all come in waves. It’s honest, funny, and full ...

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Grieving Out Loud: Loss, Identity, and Black Maternal Health

This week on The Heavyweight Podcast, we talk about the weight of grief—from the pain of repeated pregnancy loss to the struggle of finding yourself after the death of a parent. We also open up about childhood trauma, broken friendships, and the parts of ourselves we lose along the way.

Our conversation highlights how Black women face reproductive trauma, ofte...

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This week, we’re talking about what it means to grow—and what you sometimes have to let go of in the process. From family tension to shifting friendships, we open up about clearing space for peace and growth.

We also get into the conversations Black men don’t have enough—about emotional boundaries, friendship breakups, and how to stop suffering in silence.

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