Let's Talk...

We are almost doneeeee!!! In this episode, I am just chatting!!! We have each been shaped in many ways, and this season we discussed those possibilities. I wanted to dial in on the categorization social media has been perpetuating, and how harmful it can be to us who are finding our way. I am learning to stand out on my own and live life in my own style and way, with less focus on what's trendy. 

So often we run to relationships to heal our wounds of rejection, abandonment, and loneliness. These feelings lead us to horrible relationships and create bonds with folks who only hurt us more. Listen and let me know what you think! 

In this episode, we welcome my cousin, Makayla to this space. She is my cousin and has to be one of the sweetest people I know. This conversation was so powerful; and has to be the longest episode yet! We share our experiences and how we have been living and coping with trauma. 

Maliek and I discussed the Media and the Self; a topic that has been discussed for decades now, but today we discussed the wide-ranging effects of the media on our self-perception and the way we seek to portray ourselves on social media. 

There seems to be this going trend of paper-chasing and establishing a certain socioeconomic status. After some reflection, I began to understand why this may be the case...let's talk about it! 

Who knew that heartbreak wasn't just romantic? Heartbreak can be a manifestation of a perpetual let-down and disappointment. In this episode, my guest, Maliek, and I discuss experiencing heartbreaks in life and how we have chosen to heal through them. 

Be sure to follow and like him on Facebook: 

https://www.facebook.com/Thatgut?mibextid=LQQJ4d

In this episode, I really wanted to make sure that my intentions were clear for the season; we are what we eat so here, we are discussing the various things we define ourselves by and love and how these very things impact who we are. 

Can you believe it's been ten episodes??

This season we covered the "The's", and confronted some of the most difficult parts of our identities. Today, we are focusing on a "The" that is the most empowering of all. I am better. I am a winner. I am victorious. Things always get better and the sun will always come out after the rain. 

In this episode, I open up about how I recently cut my hair. This transformation was so needed and felt somewhat spiritual. As soon as I cut it, I felt lighter, and even soon felt a little grief, but remembered that the cut was for me. I just feel like a new woman <3

I thank God for better days, days like these often felt so far from reach. 

The last 3 episodes have been a little dense, so I wanted to remind you to breathe. In breathing, and doing it mindfully and intentionally, you may find yourself processing your emotions a lot better, making better choices, and even fully tapping into your own strength. Just remember to breathe! 

In this episode, I revisit last week's topic, but in a different way. I realize that even as a "fixer", I am still broken and in need of fixing myself. I discuss why I have a way of being like this and why it is an issue, not only for myself but for the other parties involved. I will no longer be force-filling anyone.