Send us a textGrieving Out Loud: Loss, Identity, and Black Maternal HealthThis 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, often without proper medical support. We also dive into how society’s phrases around grief—though well-meaning—can miss the mark. This episode is honest, emotional, and meant for anyone navigating loss or trying to support someone who is. Thanks for tapping in with The Heavyweight Podcast. Make sure you follow, subscribe, and share with someone who needs this convo. Catch us on all socials for clips, updates, and more behind the mic. https://linktr.ee/TheHeavyweightPodcast
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The Roster
Send us a textThis 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. Thanks for tapping in with The Heavyweight Podcast. Make sure you follow, subscribe, and share with someone who needs this convo. Catch us on all socials for clips, updates, and more behind the mic. https://linktr.ee/TheHeavyweightPodcast
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Cake, Courage, and Questionable Gifts
Send us a textThis week, we’re unpacking what it really feels like to turn 40. McFly shares personal stories about fatherhood, health, and growing into a new version of himself. We also talk through birthday highs and lows, strange gifts, and how our perspectives have changed with age.It’s funny, honest, and full of real reflections on what it means to keep evolving while staying true to who you are. Thanks for tapping in with The Heavyweight Podcast. Make sure you follow, subscribe, and share with someone who needs this convo. Catch us on all socials for clips, updates, and more behind the mic. https://linktr.ee/TheHeavyweightPodcast
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Bobby Creekwater
Send us a textThis episode is a raw conversation about what strength looks like when you’ve spent your whole life in survival mode. We talk about childhood trauma, unspoken grief, and the pressure on Black men to stay composed at all times.We also unpack how we process pain, where we find peace, and what happens when we finally stop pretending everything is fine. If you’ve ever felt like you had to hold it all in, this one will hit home. Thanks for tapping in with The Heavyweight Podcast. Make sure you follow, subscribe, and share with someone who needs this convo. Catch us on all socials for clips, updates, and more behind the mic. https://linktr.ee/TheHeavyweightPodcast
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Finding Negro
Send us a textThis week we’re exploring how humor helps us heal. From parenting wins and childhood memories to emotional moments where laughter saved the day, this episode is packed with stories about finding light in dark places.We also reflect on the power of Black joy, the role of community in our healing, and how these conversations have become a form of therapy for us. If you’ve ever had to laugh to keep from crying, this one’s for you. Thanks for tapping in with The Heavyweight Podcast. Make sure you follow, subscribe, and share with someone who needs this convo. Catch us on all socials for clips, updates, and more behind the mic. https://linktr.ee/TheHeavyweightPodcast
Welcome to *The Heavyweight Podcast*, where every week, a dynamic group of four—“this lady and these three guys”—come together to discuss a wide range of topics that both warm the heart and nourish the soul. The Heavyweight Podcast brings together four unique individuals, each with their own perspective, to engage in open and honest conversations about real-life situations. Whether you're in need of a good laugh to release some tension or you're seeking real answers to life’s tough questions, tune in to *The Heavyweight Podcast*. Whatever you're looking for, you’ll find it here.
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