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’t
How “invisible battles” show up as busyness, achievement, avoidance, or silence
Why safe spaces and psychological safety are essential for mental wellness
The cost of masking: burnout, loneliness, and emotional spillover
Learning to recognize the signs of masking and start unmasking
Building a plan for hard days before they arrive
Encouragement to seek therapy, support, and community care
Whether 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 100
02:00 — “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-level
10:15 — Psychological safety beyond the workplace
12:50 — Inner work, self-awareness, and emotional freedom
16:15 — QD of the Hour: stats on stigma, masking, burnout
19:10 — Why masking feels easier… until it doesn’t
22:40 — Survival mode vs. healing mode in our community
26:30 — “Push in public, coach in private” and what that teaches us
30:45 — Unaddressed struggles becoming physical and visible
33:45 — Entertainment diet, social media, and avoidance
40:15 — When is the best time to stop masking? Build your plan now
46:40 — Personalized healing plans + recognizing your masking signs
49:05 — Final takeaways: hiding doesn’t heal
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