The Dark Season That Built Me with Weight Loss Influencer Robert "Brix" Glover

This episode hit different. I sat down with Robert Brix Glover, and what started as a conversation turned into a mirror—one that forced both of us to confront the parts of ourselves we don’t always want to see. We talked about something most men—especially Black men—don’t talk about enough: those dark seasons. Not the highlight reel. Not the transformation photos. But the in-between… the moments where you’re lost, disconnected, and barely holding it together. Brix named it what it is—a “dark night of the soul.” And as he spoke, I realized I’ve been there too… and if I’m honest, parts of me are still walking through it. What struck me most is this: Success can become a distraction from your healing. Brix went from 360 pounds to a physique that turns heads everywhere he goes. Built a following. Built a brand. Built a life that looks like success. But underneath it all, the work hadn’t been done yet. And eventually… life circles back. That’s the part nobody tells you. We also got real about coping. For him, it was food. For others, it might be women, work, money, ego—pick your poison. But at the root, it’s the same thing: avoiding what’s inside. And here’s where I need you to lean in… Healing is not optional if you want to lead at a high level. You can’t build a business, a relationship, or a legacy on top of unprocessed trauma. It will show up—every time. We also talked about something I’ve been wrestling with myself: playing small. Even when people are telling you you’re making an impact. Even when the evidence is there. There’s still that voice that says, “Who are you to be that big?” That’s not humility—that’s fear dressed up as humility. And if you’re not careful, you’ll cap your own growth while telling yourself you’re being grounded. Let me be clear: Playing small is a disservice—not just to you, but to everybody you’re called to impact. We closed on something practical, something you can actually do: Create space daily to sit with yourself. Not distractions. Not noise. Not movement. Just you… and your thoughts. Because if you don’t understand your inner world, it will run your outer world.