Today's episode features Clinical Psychiatrist and published author R'Taveous Merritt. Join us as we peel back the layers of years of toughness and expose our vulnerability.Rt Merritt (@rt_merritt) • Instagram photos and videosAmazon.com: R'Taveous Merritt: Books, Biography, Blog, Audiobooks, Kindle..RISE | Martial Arts (@rise_sbt) • Instagram photos and videos https://www.facebook.com/groups/807453813049695/ https://www.instagram.com/meech.speaks/ https://www.amazon.com/Extraordinary-Thought...
Jan 24, 2022•1 hr 20 min
Today we'll go over having the same faith in ourselves, that others have in you..... RISE | Martial Arts (@rise_sbt) • Instagram photos and videos https://www.facebook.com/groups/807453813049695/ https://www.instagram.com/meech.speaks/ https://www.amazon.com/Extraordinary-Thought-Ordinary-Mind-ebook/dp/B08CF1CK8R/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=demetrius+thigpen&qid=1594622388&s=digital-text&sr=1-1Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - al...
Jan 17, 2022•16 min
From unrealistic expectations to harsh realities. In this episode I share the lessons I've learned from social media...RISE | Martial Arts (@rise_sbt) • Instagram photos and videos https://www.facebook.com/groups/807453813049695/https://www.instagram.com/meech.speaks/https://www.amazon.com/Extraordinary-Thought-Ordinary-Mind-ebook/dp/B08CF1CK8R/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=demetrius+thigpen&qid=1594622388&s=digital-text&sr=1-1Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapi...
Jan 10, 2022•29 min
Most Dreams never manifest into actual goals because of the lack of support that we have either from within, or from what we receive on the outside. On today's episode I will talk about the Pros & Cons of keeping our decisions to ourselves and telling others....RISE | Martial Arts (@rise_sbt) • Instagram photos and videos https://www.facebook.com/groups/807453813049695/https://www.instagram.com/meech.speaks/https://www.amazon.com/Extraordinary-Thought-Ordinary-Mind-ebook/dp/B08CF1CK8R/ref...
Jan 07, 2022•20 min
It’s been a long time coming, but me and Lamont Cordell sit down and have a transparent conversation on identity, purpose and many other things. Also I drop a bomb shell in this episode! Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit https://betterhelp.com/meechspeaks and enjoy a special discount on your first month. Grab a “Be Gentle to Your Mental” T-Shirt at https://rarebandy.com/products/be-gentle-to-your-mental-x...
Sep 26, 2021•1 hr 21 min
On this episode, We talk about the idea of "Trying". Is it good to say....yes, but it means nothing if there is no action behind it....https://www.instagram.com/meech.speaks/https://www.amazon.com/Extraordinary-Thought-Ordinary-Mind-ebook/dp/B08CF1CK8R/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=demetrius+thigpen&qid=1594622388&s=digital-text&sr=1-1Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit https://betterhelp.com/m...
Sep 20, 2021•17 min
Shane Official found his calling in comedy, while in the Marines, and is now a TikTok king.https://www.instagram.com/shaneofficial_/https://www.instagram.com/meech.speaks/https://www.amazon.com/Extraordinary-Thought-Ordinary-Mind-ebook/dp/B08CF1CK8R/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=demetrius+thigpen&qid=1594622388&s=digital-text&sr=1-1Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit https://betterhelp.com/meec...
Sep 06, 2021•55 min
Not your Monday episode! Sometimes it's not about trusting the process, but trusting your gut.. .RAREBANDYhttps://www.instagram.com/meech.speaks/https://www.amazon.com/Extraordinary-Thought-Ordinary-Mind-ebook/dp/B08CF1CK8R/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=demetrius+thigpen&qid=1594622388&s=digital-text&sr=1-1Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit https://betterhelp.com/meechspeaks and enjoy a specia...
Sep 03, 2021•33 min
Today we sit down with SgtMaj Bull, to discuss leadership, overcoming obstacles, and many other topics.. . .RAREBANDYRISE | Martial Arts (@rise_sbt) • Instagram photos and videos https://www.facebook.com/groups/807453813049695/https://www.instagram.com/meech.speaks/https://www.instagram.com/bull5277https://www.amazon.com/Extraordinary-Thought-Ordinary-Mind-ebook/dp/B08CF1CK8R/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=demetrius+thigpen&qid=1594622388&s=digital-text&sr=1-1Let our sponsor Bet...
Aug 30, 2021•1 hr 9 min
In today's episode we talk about why we experience bad days.. . .RAREBANDYRISE | Martial Arts (@rise_sbt) • Instagram photos and videos https://www.facebook.com/groups/807453813049695/https://www.instagram.com/meech.speaks/https://www.amazon.com/Extraordinary-Thought-Ordinary-Mind-ebook/dp/B08CF1CK8R/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=demetrius+thigpen&qid=1594622388&s=digital-text&sr=1-1Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort...
Aug 23, 2021•19 min
Being Obsessed over the wrong things can leave you stuck in a negative cycle of self-loathing, that prevents any forward progress. Today we'll learn how to break the cycle of negative fixation....RAREBANDYRISE | Martial Arts (@rise_sbt) • Instagram photos and videoshttps://www.facebook.com/groups/807453813049695/https://www.instagram.com/meech.speaks/https://www.amazon.com/Extraordinary-Thought-Ordinary-Mind-ebook/dp/B08CF1CK8R/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=demetrius+thigpen&qid=159462...
Aug 16, 2021•23 min
Happy Father's Day!On this episode I talk about the lessons that I have learned from fatherhood, and how it has made me a better father....https://www.facebook.com/groups/807453813049695/https://www.instagram.com/meech.speaks/https://www.amazon.com/Extraordinary-Thought-Ordinary-Mind-ebook/dp/B08CF1CK8R/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=demetrius+thigpen&qid=1594622388&s=digital-text&sr=1-1Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comf...
Jun 21, 2021•28 min
Do we still have dream, passions, goals; or did all of that die when we were kids?...https://www.facebook.com/groups/807453813049695/https://www.instagram.com/meech.speaks/https://www.amazon.com/Extraordinary-Thought-Ordinary-Mind-ebook/dp/B08CF1CK8R/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=demetrius+thigpen&qid=1594622388&s=digital-text&sr=1-1Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit https://betterhelp.com/mee...
Jun 14, 2021•22 min
In this episode we talk about the outcome of what happens when you begin to make a change for the better....https://www.facebook.com/groups/807453813049695/https://www.instagram.com/meech.speaks/https://www.amazon.com/Extraordinary-Thought-Ordinary-Mind-ebook/dp/B08CF1CK8R/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=demetrius+thigpen&qid=1594622388&s=digital-text&sr=1-1Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit htt...
Jun 11, 2021•14 min
Rather than focus on being a better parent than your parents, focus on being a great parent to your child.In this episode I talk about my childhood, and how my parents made me a great parent to my children....https://www.facebook.com/groups/807453813049695/https://www.instagram.com/meech.speaks/https://www.amazon.com/Extraordinary-Thought-Ordinary-Mind-ebook/dp/B08CF1CK8R/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=demetrius+thigpen&qid=1594622388&s=digital-text&sr=1-1Let our sponsor BetterH...
Jun 07, 2021•19 min
We miss the moments meant for us pretending to be someone else...https://www.facebook.com/groups/807453813049695/https://www.instagram.com/meech.speaks/https://www.amazon.com/Extraordinary-Thought-Ordinary-Mind-ebook/dp/B08CF1CK8R/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=demetrius+thigpen&qid=1594622388&s=digital-text&sr=1-1Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit https://betterhelp.com/meechspeaks and enjoy a...
May 28, 2021•24 min
Boundaries are the lines we draw that separate who we are and how we want to be treated, but before you can reinforce them with others. You have to reinforce them with yourself first. in this episode we talk about creating and maintaining health boundaries....https://www.facebook.com/groups/807453813049695/https://www.instagram.com/meech.speaks/https://www.amazon.com/Extraordinary-Thought-Ordinary-Mind-ebook/dp/B08CF1CK8R/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=demetrius+thigpen&qid=1594622388&...
May 21, 2021•39 min
Breaking away from the norms of society can be hard, but the reality is that just because something is considered normal; doesn't mean it's okay...https://www.facebook.com/groups/807453813049695/https://www.instagram.com/meech.speaks/https://www.amazon.com/Extraordinary-Thought-Ordinary-Mind-ebook/dp/B08CF1CK8R/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=demetrius+thigpen&qid=1594622388&s=digital-text&sr=1-1Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from ...
May 17, 2021•21 min
I think we've been misinformed on what toxic leadership is. Sometimes it's not the mean leader that's toxic, but the "cool" leader...https://www.facebook.com/groups/807453813049695/https://www.instagram.com/meech.speaks/https://www.amazon.com/Extraordinary-Thought-Ordinary-Mind-ebook/dp/B08CF1CK8R/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=demetrius+thigpen&qid=1594622388&s=digital-text&sr=1-1Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comf...
May 14, 2021•29 min
Living as your most authentic self is probably the hardest thing many can do. In this episode we talk about living Secure, Free, and Unbothered...https://linktr.ee/meech.speaksLet our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit https://betterhelp.com/meechspeaks and enjoy a special discount on your first month. Grab a “Be Gentle to Your Mental” T-Shirt at https://rarebandy.com/products/be-gentle-to-your-mental-x-meec...
May 07, 2021•21 min
In this episode we break down the difference between motivation and inspiration.....https://linktr.ee/meech.speaksLet our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit https://betterhelp.com/meechspeaks and enjoy a special discount on your first month. Grab a “Be Gentle to Your Mental” T-Shirt at https://rarebandy.com/products/be-gentle-to-your-mental-x-meech-speaks
May 03, 2021•21 min
In this episode we talk about giving up the bad days, so we can make room for the better onesLet our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit https://betterhelp.com/meechspeaks and enjoy a special discount on your first month. Grab a “Be Gentle to Your Mental” T-Shirt at https://rarebandy.com/products/be-gentle-to-your-mental-x-meech-speaks
Apr 26, 2021•25 min
Through force you can never really find what you are looking for. Without force, what you are looking for will naturally find you.....https://linktr.ee/meech.speaksLet our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit https://betterhelp.com/meechspeaks and enjoy a special discount on your first month. Grab a “Be Gentle to Your Mental” T-Shirt at https://rarebandy.com/products/be-gentle-to-your-mental-x-meech-speaks
Mar 26, 2021•48 min
It's one thing to pretend to be someone you're not, but then there something worst when you mute who you really are. Today we talk about what happens when you bury or myself your true self.....https://linktr.ee/meech.speaksLet our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit https://betterhelp.com/meechspeaks and enjoy a special discount on your first month. Grab a “Be Gentle to Your Mental” T-Shirt at https://rarebandy.com...
Mar 22, 2021•26 min
Sometimes peace can be found while we feel like we are being broken down.....https://linktr.ee/meech.speaksLet our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit https://betterhelp.com/meechspeaks and enjoy a special discount on your first month. Grab a “Be Gentle to Your Mental” T-Shirt at https://rarebandy.com/products/be-gentle-to-your-mental-x-meech-speaks
Mar 15, 2021•29 min
despite everything you've been through, you're still here. ....https://linktr.ee/meech.speaksLet our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit https://betterhelp.com/meechspeaks and enjoy a special discount on your first month. Grab a “Be Gentle to Your Mental” T-Shirt at https://rarebandy.com/products/be-gentle-to-your-mental-x-meech-speaks
Mar 12, 2021•17 min
Sometimes it gets to a point where you stop loving yourself, but we have to get back to us again.....https://linktr.ee/meech.speaksLet our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit https://betterhelp.com/meechspeaks and enjoy a special discount on your first month. Grab a “Be Gentle to Your Mental” T-Shirt at https://rarebandy.com/products/be-gentle-to-your-mental-x-meech-speaks
Mar 08, 2021•30 min
The idea is not to survive, but to thrive in your environment. To we'll talk about how I transition from the hood to the military. Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit https://betterhelp.com/meechspeaks and enjoy a special discount on your first month. Grab a “Be Gentle to Your Mental” T-Shirt at https://rarebandy.com/products/be-gentle-to-your-mental-x-meech-speaks
Mar 06, 2021•39 min
Having a positive mindset doesn't mean that always looking on the bright side. It's understanding that you have the power to create a bright side.......https://linktr.ee/meech.speaksLet our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit https://betterhelp.com/meechspeaks and enjoy a special discount on your first month. Grab a “Be Gentle to Your Mental” T-Shirt at https://rarebandy.com/products/be-gentle-to-your-mental-x-meec...
Mar 01, 2021•16 min
Join me as we go back in memory lane to an episode that touched my soul deeply. "There's perfect time, and than there's God's Timing"......https://linktr.ee/meech.speaksLet our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit https://betterhelp.com/meechspeaks and enjoy a special discount on your first month. Grab a “Be Gentle to Your Mental” T-Shirt at https://rarebandy.com/products/be-gentle-to-your-mental-x-meech-speaks
Feb 26, 2021•15 min
