The Dark Side of Always Pushing Through with Giveton Gelin | Episode 146

A Vow to Live

What happens when always pushing through becomes the very thing keeping you from slowing down and facing what you feel?

In this episode, Lisane sits down with Bahamian jazz trumpeter and composer Giveton Gelin to talk about his journey, his Haitian-Bahamian roots, and the pressure to keep moving forward even when something deeper needs attention.

Giveton opens up about becoming a “functional depressive,” staying busy to avoid dealing with what was happening internally, and learning to slow down, listen to himself, and live more intentionally. They also discuss his song I Solemnly Swear to Live, a personal vow to fully embrace each day and keep choosing life.

A conversation about the dark side of perseverance, the importance of self-reflection, and what it really means to give yourself permission to live.

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