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In this deeply human episode of Survival Mode Disrupted, Leticia sits down with Gerald “RunRev” Collins, who takes us inside the darkest season of his life — the unexpected loss of his mother, the collapse into depression, and the spiral into survival mode that almost cost him his marriage, his fatherhood, and himself.
Gerald describes:
- The shocking 72-hour decline of his mother
- How grief stripped him of his identity, purpose, and joy
- The depression he hid for years as a Black man raised to “tough it out”
- The moment his wife told him she couldn’t stay unless something changed
- Why survival mode makes you more disconnected, irritable, and numb than you realize
- How one small choice — running one mile — became the key that rebuilt his life
This episode is a masterclass in honest grief, everyday survival, and the power of micro-habits to rewire your sense of self.
🎙️ What We Talk About
- How losing a parent can detonate your emotional foundation
- The silent depression men often hide
- Why survival mode feels like “existing but not living”
- Emotional withdrawal, irritability, and the shame spiral
- The neuroscience of movement + why physical activity helps trauma & depression
- How community became Gerald’s lifeline
- The power of micro-commitments: 1 minute → 5 minutes → transformation
- The difference between motivation and discipline
- Purpose as medicine for grief
🔑 Key Takeaways
“You don’t need motivation — you need one minute of discipline.”
“Grief doesn’t just break you. It empties you.”
“Small steps count more than perfect plans.”
“You’re not failing. You’re drowning — and no one taught you how to swim.”
🙌 Why This Episode Matters
So many high-achieving women — and the men they love — are silently drowning under grief, pressure, and the weight of unprocessed emotion. Gerald’s story is a mirror for the people who seem “functional” but are barely holding on.
This episode teaches listeners:
- How to recognize survival mode
- How grief rewires your inner world
- How to rebuild your identity brick by brick
- Why tiny commitments can save your life
If you’ve been stuck, numb, or waiting for “motivation”…
This episode is the spark.
💬 Connect with Gerald
Website: runrevcoaching.com
Instagram: @runrev_coachgerald
Facebook: RunRev Coaching
Email: [email protected]
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