Episode 99 is here — “Invisible Battles: When Smiles Hide the Struggle.” In this powerful conversation, Joshua, Hannah, and Terance unpack the quiet realities so many people carry: anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma that get hidden behind “I’m good,” overworking, humor, or staying busy. They talk about why masking feels safer, how psychological safety matters not just at work but in families and relationships, and what it looks like to move from survival mode into healing mode.If you’ve ever felt like you had to be strong all the time… this one’s for you. What you’ll hear in this episode:The phrases we use to convince people we’re okay when we aren’tHow “invisible battles” show up as busyness, achievement, avoidance, or silenceWhy safe spaces and psychological safety are essential for mental wellnessThe cost of masking: burnout, loneliness, and emotional spilloverLearning to recognize the signs of masking and start unmaskingBuilding a plan for hard days before they arriveEncouragement to seek therapy, support, and community careWhether you’re a returning listener or new to Speaking With Gravity, this episode reminds us: hiding doesn’t help you heal — confronting the truth does.00:00 — Welcome back + Road to Episode 10002:00 — “The people want to know…”: What do you say when you’re not okay?06:30 — Patterns, safe spaces, and why we keep it surface-level10:15 — Psychological safety beyond the workplace12:50 — Inner work, self-awareness, and emotional freedom16:15 — QD of the Hour: stats on stigma, masking, burnout19:10 — Why masking feels easier… until it doesn’t22:40 — Survival mode vs. healing mode in our community26:30 — “Push in public, coach in private” and what that teaches us30:45 — Unaddressed struggles becoming physical and visible33:45 — Entertainment diet, social media, and avoidance40:15 — When is the best time to stop masking? Build your plan now46:40 — Personalized healing plans + recognizing your masking signs49:05 — Final takeaways: hiding doesn’t healConnect with us:Follow @speakingwithgravity for clips, reflections, and community.Need support? Gravity Counseling Group is here for your mental health journey.Listen, share, and subscribe — because everything affects everything.

Ver todos los episodios