Stop Trading Peace for a Paycheck // Ep6 Healed To Lead w/ Kevin Overton-Hadnot feat. Corey Jones

In this episode of the Healed to Lead Podcast, Kevin sits down with therapist Corey Jones to unpack the cost of silence, survival, and the pressure to “always be 100%.”Corey shares the heart behind his viral Facebook post, where he called out how many of us trade peace for a paycheck and learn to normalize chaos. From his journey growing up in Pontiac, Michigan to becoming a therapist, Corey reveals why men—especially Black men—are often punished for being honest about their emotions.We also explore how culture and music shape mental health conversations, highlighting Kid Cudi’s openness about depression and how it shifted the narrative in hip-hop. Plus, Corey responds to a letter from a listener who’s feeling exhausted, stuck, and guilty about not having enough energy for family.Whether you’re a leader, father, or just someone carrying more than you admit, this conversation will remind you: healing is possible, and silence is not strength.