Over Tha Top

Demond Hicks

Life, relationships, purpose, growth, and the conversations we don’t always have out loud. Over Tha Top brings real people, real experiences, and honest conversations that might make you laugh, think, or see your own life differently. You never know what someone’s story will teach you until you hear it. Host Demond Hicks IG : @_iamdemond

  1. Aug 27

    Jalen Malone On How To Heal Trauma, Therapy Myths, & Black Mental Health

    Are you really healing, or just masking the pain? In this episode, licensed therapist Jalen Malone breaks down the truth about mental health, emotional healing, and trauma recovery. We dive deep into how therapy works, the difference between therapy vs psychology, and why overcoming trauma in the Black community requires real "soul work." Jalen shares actionable steps on how to process emotional pain, build trust, and break free from generational toxic patterns and family stigmas. If you are looking for mental health advice, personal growth, self-improvement, and therapy tips for men and women, this conversation is for you. Key Topics Covered: Mental Health & Emotional Healing: What real recovery looks like Therapy vs Psychology: How to find the right mental health professional Overcoming Stigma: Breaking silence on Black mental health and family trauma Soul Work: Practical steps for verbalizing pain and inner healing Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:48 - The Path to Therapy: Faith, Service & Social Work 2:21 - How to Become a Licensed Therapist 8:05 - Therapy vs Psychology Explained 11:15 - Building Trust & Rapport in Therapy 12:20 - Healing Deep Trauma & Black Mental Health 15:00 - What is "Soul Work"? How to Start Healing #MentalHealth #Therapy #EmotionalHealing #TraumaRecovery #BlackMentalHealth #JalenMalone #SelfImprovement #PersonalGrowth #SoulWork #TherapyForBlackMen #MindsetShift #PodcastEpisode

  2. Aug 21

    You’re Not Lost… You’re Just Afraid to Do This | Finding Your Purpose

    Finding Your Purpose When You Feel Lost: Fear of Failure, Self Doubt, Validation and Life DirectionAre you feeling lost in life, questioning your purpose, afraid of failure, or unsure what direction you should take next? This conversation explores finding your purpose, overcoming fear of failure, dealing with self doubt, and learning how to move forward when you don't have everything figured out.In this honest conversation, we talk about why so many people stay stuck while searching for their purpose instead of committing to the things they truly want to pursue. We discuss how fear of failure, fear of judgment, and the pressure to succeed can prevent you from taking action.We also talk about why failure is part of personal growth and why making a wrong decision does not mean you have failed at life. Sometimes you simply need to change direction, learn from the experience, and keep moving forward.One of the biggest topics in this conversation is external validation. Social media can make us feel like we constantly need other people's approval, likes, comments, or recognition to feel successful. But real growth can happen when you start building for yourself instead of building your life around an audience.This conversation is for anyone who feels stuck, overwhelmed, uncertain about their future, afraid to take a risk, or currently trying to figure out their next chapter.We talk about:Finding your purpose and callingHow to stop being afraid of failureOvercoming self doubtFear of judgmentTaking action instead of waiting for the perfect momentUnderstanding that failure can lead to successChanging direction when life doesn't go as plannedStopping the need for constant external validationBuilding a life for yourself instead of an audiencePersonal growth and self improvementFinding direction when you feel lostHaving the courage to pursue what you really wantIf you've been asking yourself, "What am I supposed to do with my life?" or "Am I on the right path?" this conversation is for you.Sometimes you aren't lost. You are simply afraid to take the next step.Watch the full conversation and share your thoughts in the comments: What is one thing fear has been stopping you from doing?#FindingYourPurpose #FearOfFailure #PersonalGrowth

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Life, relationships, purpose, growth, and the conversations we don’t always have out loud. Over Tha Top brings real people, real experiences, and honest conversations that might make you laugh, think, or see your own life differently. You never know what someone’s story will teach you until you hear it. Host Demond Hicks IG : @_iamdemond