SpeakUpZee
by Will Tidwell
SpeakUP Zee is more than a podcast—it’s a movement built around honest conversations that help people heal, grow, and lead better lives.Hosted by educator, youth mentor, basketball coach, national speaker, and writer Will “Zee” Tidwell, each episode dives into the topics people often struggle to talk about: mental health, relationships, parenting, masculinity, youth development, leadership, faith, education, purpose, and everyday life.Whether it’s a heartfelt story, a difficult truth, or a practical lesson, every episode is designed to leave you thinking differently and becoming better
Episodes
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Stop Going Backwards 💯
🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through honest conversations that matter. In this episode, Zee delivers a simple reminder — stop going backwards. 💯 Stop returning to the habits, relationships, environments, and versions of yourself you worked...
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Some People Would Rather Lose You Than Be Wrong 💔
🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through honest conversations that matter. In this episode, Zee talks about a painful truth — some people would rather lose you than admit they were wrong. 💔 Pride, ego, and the inability to take accountability...
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Life Can Humble Anybody 💔
🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through honest conversations that matter. In this episode, Zee talks about a reality we all eventually learn — life can humble anybody. 💔 Money can change, relationships can end, careers can fall apart, and…
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You’re Allowed to Outgrow Who You Used to Be 💙
🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through honest conversations that matter. In this episode, Zee talks about giving yourself permission to change — you’re allowed to outgrow who you used to be. 💙 You don’t have to stay attached to old habits,...
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Getting Your Life Together Is Lonely 💯
🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through honest conversations that matter. In this episode, Zee talks about a truth that doesn’t get discussed enough—getting your life together is lonely. 💯 As you grow, your priorities change, your circle gets...
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To the Fathers Who Never Stopped Showing Up 💙
🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through honest conversations that matter. In this episode, Zee gives flowers to the fathers who don’t always get recognized. To the fathers who never stopped showing up—thank you. 💙 Whether you were providing,...
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A Reminder That You Matter Too (Zee’s Most Viral Content)
🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through honest conversations that matter. In this special episode, Zee revisits the best moments and most powerful takeaways from his most viral and widely shared message, “Never Shrink Your Heart.” 💙 If that...
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Don’t Become A Bitter Person 💯
🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through honest conversations that matter. In this episode, Zee talks about the danger of letting pain turn into bitterness. Life will hurt you. People will disappoint you. 💯 But if you’re not careful, the...
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Stop Trying to Save Everybody 💯
🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through honest conversations that matter. In this episode, Zee talks about why it’s time to stop trying to save everybody. ❤️🩹 Having a good heart doesn’t mean carrying everyone else’s burdens. Sometimes the...
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Nobody Makes It Through Life Alone 💙
🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through honest conversations that matter. In this episode, Zee reminds us of a simple but powerful truth — nobody makes it through life alone. 💙 Behind every success story is someone who encouraged, believed…
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Having A Big Heart Is Overrated ❤️🩹
🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through honest conversations that matter. In this episode, Zee challenges a phrase we hear all the time — having a big heart is overrated. ❤️🩹 Caring deeply is a gift, but without boundaries, it can leave you...
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The People Everyone Depends On Need Someone Too 💔
🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through honest conversations that matter. In this episode, Zee talks about the people who are always there for everyone else. The people everyone depends on need someone too. 💔 Whether you're the strong friend,...
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It’s Hard Being Everything to Everybody 💔
🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through honest conversations that matter.In this episode, Zee talks about the weight of trying to be everything to everybody. 💔 When you’re constantly pouring into others, it’s easy to neglect yourself. This...
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Preparing Kids for the Real World Isn’t Easy 💙
🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through honest conversations that matter. In this episode, Zee talks about why preparing kids for the real world isn't easy. 💙 From teaching accountability and resilience to building confidence and character,...
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Conversations Every Young Man Needs to Hear 💙 (Zee’s Mentorship Calls)
🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through honest conversations that matter. In this episode, you’ll get a look inside Zee’s Mentorship as Zee has one of the many conversations every young man needs to hear. 💙 From accountability and emotional...
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It’s Hard to Outgrow the People You Love 💔
🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through honest conversations that matter. In this episode, Zee talks about one of the hardest parts of personal growth — outgrowing the people you love. 💔 Sometimes growth requires difficult decisions, changing...
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The Pain of Growing Up Without Your Father 💔
🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through honest conversations that matter. In this episode, Zee talks about the pain of growing up without your father. 💔 From unanswered questions to emotional wounds that can follow us into adulthood, father...
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Too Many People Are Working Hard and Still Struggling 💔
🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through honest conversations that matter. In this episode, Zee talks about a reality millions of people are facing — too many people are working hard and still struggling. 💔 From rising costs to emotional...
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Some of the Happiest People Are Hurting the Most 💔
🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through honest conversations that matter. In this episode, Zee talks about a truth many people overlook — some of the happiest people are hurting the most. 💔 Behind the biggest smiles are often silent battles,...
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Too Many Good Men Don’t Feel Appreciated 💔 (Father’s Day Special)
🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through honest conversations that matter. In this episode, Zee talks about a reality many men quietly carry — too many good men don’t feel appreciated. 💔 Whether they’re providing, protecting, leading, or…
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Nobody Was Meant to Raise a Child Alone 💔
🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through honest conversations that matter. In this episode, Zee talks about why nobody was meant to raise a child alone. 💔 Parenting was never designed to be carried by one person, yet far too many mothers and...
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Nobody Prepares You for Watching Your Parents Grow Old 💔
🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through honest conversations about life, family, and personal growth. In this episode, Zee reflects on one of the hardest parts of becoming an adult — watching your parents grow old. 💔 As kids, we often see our...
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Too Many Black Men Feel They’re Not Enough 💔
🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through honest conversations about life, purpose, and mental health. In this episode, Zee speaks directly to a struggle that too many Black men carry in silence — feeling like they’re never enough. 💔 Many Black...
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Being Strong All The Time Is Exhausting…💔
🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through honest conversations about life, healing, and mental health. In this episode, Zee talks about a reality that so many people silently live every day — nobody checks on the strong friend. 💔 The person...
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Don’t Go Back to Who You Used to Be 💔
🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift you to become the best version of yourself!In this episode, Zee shares a reminder for anyone who's been tempted to slip back into old habits, old mindsets, or old versions of themselves — don't go back to who…
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It’s Time to Lock In 💯
🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift you to become the best version of yourself! In this episode, Zee delivers a message that's simple, direct, and necessary — it's time to lock in. 💯 Too many people are distracted, procrastinating, making…
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We Can’t Hold Kids Accountable Anymore 💔
🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through real conversations about parenting, leadership, and raising the next generation. In this episode, Zee tackles a growing concern that many educators, coaches, mentors, and parents have noticed — we can’t...
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It's Hard Watching Everyone Else Win 💔
🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through honest conversations about life, purpose, and perseverance. In this episode, Zee talks about a feeling many people have experienced but few are willing to admit — it's hard watching everyone else win. 💔...
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Some Days It’s Hard Just to Keep Going 💔
🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through real conversations about life, healing, and perseverance. In this episode, Zee shares a message for anyone who feels tired, discouraged, or ready to throw in the towel — please don’t give up on yourself....
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A Lot of Us Feel Behind in Life 💔
🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through honest conversations about life, growth, and perspective. In this episode, Zee talks about a trap that so many of us fall into — comparing our lives to everyone else’s. 💔 Social media has made it easier...
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A Lot of Us Feel Behind in Life 💔
🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through honest conversations about life, growth, and perspective. In this episode, Zee talks about a trap that so many of us fall into — comparing our lives to everyone else’s. 💔 Social media has made it easier...
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Some People Never Heal 💔
🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through honest conversations about healing, growth, and becoming a better version of yourself. In this episode, Zee explores a difficult reality that often goes unnoticed — some people never heal. 💔 Many people...
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Some People Never Heal… 💔
🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through honest conversations about healing, growth, and becoming a better version of yourself. In this episode, Zee explores a difficult reality that often goes unnoticed — some people never heal. 💔 Many people...
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At Some Point, We Have to Forgive Our Parents 💙
🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through honest conversations about healing, growth, and family. In this episode, Zee discusses a difficult but important part of healing — at some point, we have to forgive our parents. 💙 That doesn’t mean...
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At Some Point, We Have to Forgive Our Parents 💙
🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through honest conversations about healing, growth, and family. In this episode, Zee discusses a difficult but important part of healing — at some point, we have to forgive our parents. 💙 That doesn’t mean...
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Nobody Talks About How Lonely Adulthood Can Be 💔
🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through honest conversations about life, growth, and the realities we don’t talk about enough.In this episode, Zee discusses something many adults experience but rarely admit — how lonely adulthood can be. 💔As…
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Nobody Talks About How Lonely Adulthood Can Be 💔
🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through honest conversations about life, growth, and the realities we don’t talk about enough.In this episode, Zee discusses something many adults experience but rarely admit — how lonely adulthood can be. 💔As…
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Parents of Children With Autism Deserve More Support 💙
🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through real conversations that matter. In this episode, Zee shines a light on a group of people who often don’t get the recognition they deserve — parents of children with autism. 💙 Behind every therapy...
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Parents of Children With Autism Deserve More Support 💙
🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through real conversations that matter. In this episode, Zee shines a light on a group of people who often don’t get the recognition they deserve — parents of children with autism. 💙 Behind every therapy...
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For the People Quietly Fighting Depression 💙
🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through honest conversations that remind people they’re not alone.In this episode, Zee speaks directly to the people who are quietly fighting depression every single day. 💙The ones who still show up, still…
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For the People Quietly Fighting Depression 💙
🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through honest conversations that remind people they’re not alone.In this episode, Zee speaks directly to the people who are quietly fighting depression every single day. 💙The ones who still show up, still…
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Nobody Communicates Anymore These Days 💔
🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through real conversations about love, healing, and human connection.In this episode, Zee talks about a painful truth many people can relate to — too many relationships end because nobody communicates. 💔Instead...
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Nobody Communicates Anymore These Days 💔
🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through real conversations about love, healing, and human connection.In this episode, Zee talks about a painful truth many people can relate to — too many relationships end because nobody communicates. 💔Instead...
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Teaching Boys How to Feel Without Crashing Out
Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through real conversations that help us grow into healthier people. In this episode, Zee talks about something that doesn’t get discussed enough — teaching boys how to express emotion in healthy ways. 💙 Too many...
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Teaching Boys How to Express Emotion in Healthy Ways 💙
🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through real conversations that help us grow into healthier people.In this episode, Zee talks about something that doesn’t get discussed enough — teaching boys how to express emotion in healthy ways. 💙Too many...
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Bro… You Can’t Save Everybody 💭 x Take Care of Yourself, Bro ...💯
🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through real, honest conversations about life, growth, and protecting your peace.In this episode, Zee delivers a hard truth many people need to hear — bro… you can’t save everybody. 💭We talk about the emotional...
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Bro… You Can’t Save Everybody 💭 x Take Care of Yourself, Bro 💯
🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through real, honest conversations about life, growth, and protecting your peace. In this episode, Zee delivers a hard truth many people need to hear — bro… you can’t save everybody. 💭 We talk about the…
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Don’t Let Pain Make You Heartless 💔 x Never Stop Trying to Heal 💙
🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift you through real conversations about life, healing, and growth. In this episode, Zee talks about something so many people silently struggle with — not letting pain turn you heartless. 💔 When people hurt us,...
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Don’t Let Pain Make You Heartless 💔 x Never Stop Trying to Heal 💙
🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift you through real conversations about life, healing, and growth.In this episode, Zee talks about something so many people silently struggle with — not letting pain turn you heartless. 💔When people hurt us…
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Too Many Black Mothers Are Raising Kids Without Help 💔
🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through honest conversations that matter.In this episode, Zee speaks on a reality that too many families are living every single day — too many Black mothers are raising kids without help. 💔From carrying the...
About this show
SpeakUP Zee is more than a podcast—it’s a movement built around honest conversations that help people heal, grow, and lead better lives.Hosted by educator, youth mentor, basketball coach, national speaker, and writer Will “Zee” Tidwell, each episode dives into the topics people often struggle to talk about: mental health, relationships, parenting, masculinity, youth development, leadership, faith, education, purpose, and everyday life.Whether it’s a heartfelt story, a difficult truth, or a practical lesson, every episode is designed to leave you thinking differently and becoming better
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