Legacy Blueprint: The Weight We Carry (Part I)
Thu Jan 01 2026
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This episode launches Legacy Blueprint, a new panel series within Leave the Pile Higher, Grow Your Legacy. Legacy Blueprint brings brothers together for honest, reflective conversations around leadership, healing, and legacy. Each Blueprint centers on a specific theme and may unfold as a single episode or a multi-part conversation, depending on how deep we chop it up.
In Part One: The Weight We Carry, I vibe with three brothers for an unfiltered dialog about manhood, mental health, fatherhood, leadership, and the emotional weight we've learned to carry in silence.
Though they’re meeting each other for the first time, I know each of them — and the conversation quickly becomes deep and uplifting. We laugh, we cry, and we’re vulnerable, sharing lessons learned, the growth we’ve experienced, and the road we’re still walking together as we handle the real business of being our brother’s keeper.
This episode ain't about having all the answers. But naming the weight, breaking the silence, and reminding ourselves that we don’t have to carry everything alone.
Part Two — The Work We Do continues this LB conversation, shifting the focus from naming the weight to how we do what we do.
Panel Participants
James Worthy — Fatherhood advocate, coach, speaker & business consultant.
Khalid B. Scott — Psychotherapist, author, life coach & speaker.
Ferris Dean — Financial planner and insurance professional.
Topics Covered
Generational legacy and emotional inheritanceThe pressure to “keep it together” as Black menMental health, therapy, and resistance to vulnerabilityIdentity, code-switching, and leadership under pressureFatherhood, marriage, and showing up while carrying weightDepression, burnout, and suicide awarenessBrotherhood, healing, and learning how to refill your cupMusic Credit
Music featured in this episode by — Robbie Cunningham.
Support & Resources
If this conversation brings something up for you, please know you don’t have to navigate it alone.
Immediate Support (U.S.):
• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — Call or text 988 (24/7)
• Crisis Text Line — Text HOME to 741741
Finding a Therapist or Counselor:
• Psychology Today
• Black Men's Health
• Black Men Heal
If you’re outside the U.S., visit https://findahelpline.com
to locate resources in your country.
Listener Note
This episode is for conversation, reflection, and awareness. Nothing shared here is medical, legal, or financial advice. If you’re struggling, please reach out to a qualified professional or one of
Ready to grow your legacy and make a lasting impact? Let’s connect.
Schedule a 15-minute Legacy Snapshot—a quick session to explore how Savage Family Office can help you protect, build, and expand what you’re creating.
Together, we’ll make sure what you build today stands strong for future generations.
Book your Legacy Snapshot today and take the first step toward leaving the pile higher.
Are you or someone you know doing the work of legacy-building?
We’re always looking for guests with stories that inspire growth, faith, and perseverance.
To be considered—or to ask a question about an episode—email leavethepilehigher@gmail.com
.
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Send us a text This episode launches Legacy Blueprint, a new panel series within Leave the Pile Higher, Grow Your Legacy. Legacy Blueprint brings brothers together for honest, reflective conversations around leadership, healing, and legacy. Each Blueprint centers on a specific theme and may unfold as a single episode or a multi-part conversation, depending on how deep we chop it up. In Part One: The Weight We Carry, I vibe with three brothers for an unfiltered dialog about manhood, mental health, fatherhood, leadership, and the emotional weight we've learned to carry in silence. Though they’re meeting each other for the first time, I know each of them — and the conversation quickly becomes deep and uplifting. We laugh, we cry, and we’re vulnerable, sharing lessons learned, the growth we’ve experienced, and the road we’re still walking together as we handle the real business of being our brother’s keeper. This episode ain't about having all the answers. But naming the weight, breaking the silence, and reminding ourselves that we don’t have to carry everything alone. Part Two — The Work We Do continues this LB conversation, shifting the focus from naming the weight to how we do what we do. Panel Participants James Worthy — Fatherhood advocate, coach, speaker & business consultant. Khalid B. Scott — Psychotherapist, author, life coach & speaker. Ferris Dean — Financial planner and insurance professional. Topics Covered Generational legacy and emotional inheritanceThe pressure to “keep it together” as Black menMental health, therapy, and resistance to vulnerabilityIdentity, code-switching, and leadership under pressureFatherhood, marriage, and showing up while carrying weightDepression, burnout, and suicide awarenessBrotherhood, healing, and learning how to refill your cupMusic Credit Music featured in this episode by — Robbie Cunningham. Support & Resources If this conversation brings something up for you, please know you don’t have to navigate it alone. Immediate Support (U.S.): • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — Call or text 988 (24/7) • Crisis Text Line — Text HOME to 741741 Finding a Therapist or Counselor: • Psychology Today • Black Men's Health • Black Men Heal If you’re outside the U.S., visit https://findahelpline.com to locate resources in your country. Listener Note This episode is for conversation, reflection, and awareness. Nothing shared here is medical, legal, or financial advice. If you’re struggling, please reach out to a qualified professional or one of Ready to grow your legacy and make a lasting impact? Let’s connect. Schedule a 15-minute Legacy Snapshot—a quick session to explore how Savage Family Office can help you protect, build, and expand what you’re creating. Together, we’ll make sure what you build today stands strong for future generations. Book your Legacy Snapshot today and take the first step toward leaving the pile higher. Are you or someone you know doing the work of legacy-building? We’re always looking for guests with stories that inspire growth, faith, and perseverance. To be considered—or to ask a question about an episode—email leavethepilehigher@gmail.com .