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Third spaces — the coffee shops, gyms, libraries, and local spots where we casually connect with others — are disappearing, and it’s making us lonelier than ever. Over 60% of Americans say they feel lonely at least some of the time, and too many of us are stuck in the cycle of just home, work, and maybe church.
In this Pep Talk Wednesday, Tyra shares how to break out of that cycle by exploring your city like a tourist and creating third (and even fourth!) spaces that help you feel alive and connected again. You’ll learn how to notice the beauty right where you are, how to find hidden gems you’ll actually enjoy, and how to start living a fuller life today.
Pep Talk Challenge:
Pick one place or activity in your city you’ve never experienced before and make a day of it. It can be a solo date, but it could also be fun to get the whole family involved. Bonus points if it costs nothing. Bring a journal. Be present. Take a picture for yourself if you want.
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Resources
Alexis’ ‘Feeling My Shelf’ Newsletter: https://www.feelingmyshelfnewsletter.com/
50 side quests to do this year - https://we.tl/t-gmLxjREKx4
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In this rewind episode, Tyra is here with a pep talk for the AFBG Family! Today, Tyra is diving into the world of self-care. Some of us have guilt around self-care and self-love, and after this pep talk, that is no longer your portion!
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Ever found yourself stuck in a situation you didn’t plan for — one that felt like an inconvenience, but turned out to be a divine reset? In today’s episode, Tyra unpacks the quiet power of being still, letting go of control, and surrendering to what life is trying to teach you when everything feels off track. There’s wisdom waiting in the pause.
This week’s Affirmation is: “I trust that every detour is a part of God’s divine direction.”
3 Biggest Takeaways
1. Stillness reveals what distraction hides.
Being forced to pause allows us to finally hear what our spirit’s been trying to say beneath the noise.
2. Detours are often divine redirections.
Just because it wasn’t the original plan doesn’t mean it’s not the right path.
3. Trust grows in the unknown.
Surrendering control invites a deeper faith — one that doesn’t rely on certainty to feel grounded.
Resources
Join the AFBG Book Club: https://tyrathecreative.myflodesk.com/xkz6bzvn29
Alexis’ ‘Feeling My Shelf’ Newsletter: https://www.feelingmyshelfnewsletter.com/
50 side quests to do this year - https://we.tl/t-gmLxjREKx4
Listen to the For Life’s Rainy Day Playlist
Wanna give therapy a try? Use BetterHelp: https://rebrand.ly/6ulm6zk
Try The Calm App https://rebrand.ly/21n4tre
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What if letting go isn’t the end—but the beginning of something softer, stronger, and more honest? In today’s Pep Talk, Tyra reflects on grief, healing, and the quiet courage it takes to receive love again—drawing inspiration from Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan. This one’s for anyone learning to make peace with what didn’t last… and still open up to what could.
Pep Talk Challenge:
Write a letter to a version of yourself that you’ve outgrown.
Tell her thank you. Tell her you love her. And tell her it’s okay to rest now.
Resources
Join the AFBG Book Club: https://tyrathecreative.myflodesk.com/xkz6bzvn29
Alexis’ ‘Feeling My Shelf’ Newsletter: https://www.feelingmyshelfnewsletter.com/
50 side quests to do this year - https://we.tl/t-gmLxjREKx4
Listen to the For Life’s Rainy Day Playlist
Wanna give therapy a try? Use BetterHelp: https://rebrand.ly/6ulm6zk
Try The Calm App https://rebrand.ly/21n4tre
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What do you think about the sentiment less is more? In this week’s episode Tyra explores the power of doing less — and how that intentional slowing down can lead to more clarity, creativity, and peace. We’ve been taught that rest is something we have to earn, but what if rest is actually the secret to becoming our fullest selves?
Through personal stories, gentle reminders, and a few hard truths, Tyra invites you to rethink your relationship with rest and reimagine what productivity can look like when it's rooted in presence instead of pressure.
This week’s affirmation is “I choose peace over pressure, and presence over perfection.”
3 Biggest Takeaways from this episode:
Resources
Alexis’ ‘Feeling My Shelf’ Newsletter: https://www.feelingmyshelfnewsletter.com/
50 side quests to do this year - https://we.tl/t-gmLxjREKx4
Listen to the For Life’s Rainy Day Playlist
Wanna give therapy a try? Use BetterHelp: https://rebrand.ly/6ulm6zk
Try The Calm App https://rebrand.ly/21n4tre
COMMUNITY CONNECTION FORM: https://forms.gle/m4AD2YaYbGhd8gEv6
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Our P.O Box:
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NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA 91603
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Have you ever stopped to think about how you learned love — not through words, but through what you absorbed from the men who raised you? In today’s episode, Tyra explores how our early experiences with father figures — whether tender or tough — shaped our emotional language. Together, we unpack what it means to redefine love on your own terms and give yourself permission to want softness, consistency, and presence.
This week’s Affirmation is: “I deserve softness — in how I speak to myself, how I love, and how I’m loved in return.”
3 Biggest Takeaways
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Resources
Alexis’ ‘Feeling My Shelf’ Newsletter: https://www.feelingmyshelfnewsletter.com/
50 side quests to do this year - https://we.tl/t-gmLxjREKx4
Listen to the For Life’s Rainy Day Playlist
Wanna give therapy a try? Use BetterHelp: https://rebrand.ly/6ulm6zk
Try The Calm App https://rebrand.ly/21n4tre
COMMUNITY CONNECTION FORM: https://forms.gle/m4AD2YaYbGhd8gEv6
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Ever feel like celebration has to be earned? Like you need to hit a big milestone, reach a goal, or have something extraordinary happen before you’re allowed to feel proud?
In today’s Pep Talk Wednesday, Tyra is giving you full permission to stop waiting.
This episode is all about honoring yourself now — not later. Whether you checked something off your to-do list, showed up for yourself emotionally, or simply made it through the day — that deserves to be seen.
Tyra shares why celebration is more than a party — it’s a practice. One that helps you rewrite old narratives, embrace joy in your present, and stop tying your worth to constant achievement.
Pep Talk Challenge:
Celebrate something this week that no one else can see but you — and do it in a way you haven’t done in a long time.
✨ Maybe it’s your consistency.
✨ Maybe it’s emotional growth.
✨ Maybe it’s getting out of bed when you didn’t feel like it.
Whatever it is, honor it on purpose.
It doesn’t have to cost a thing — it just has to be meaningful to you.
Post your celebration moment and tag @affirmationsforblackgirls so I can cheer you on! 🥂
Resources
Alexis’ ‘Feeling My Shelf’ Newsletter: https://www.feelingmyshelfnewsletter.com/
50 side quests to do this year - https://we.tl/t-gmLxjREKx4
Listen to the For Life’s Rainy Day Playlist
Wanna give therapy a try? Use BetterHelp: https://rebrand.ly/6ulm6zk
Try The Calm App https://rebrand.ly/21n4tre
COMMUNITY CONNECTION FORM: https://forms.gle/m4AD2YaYbGhd8gEv6
Sign Up for our Newsletter!
Shop the AFBG Merch!
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Our P.O Box:
TYRA MORRISON
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NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA 91603
Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe to the podcast to always hear the latest affirmations from your favorite Black Girl!
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In today’s episode, Tyra is pulling back the curtain on five life-check questions that you should ask yourself before jumping (back) into the dating world. From your relationship with money to your routines and future goals, this is the episode that’ll help you pause and really evaluate whether you’re ready for love—or just longing for a distraction. It’s real, it’s reflective, and a reminder that you're already worthy, with or without a partner.
This week’s Affirmation is “ I choose love from overflow, not emptiness.”
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Resources
Alexis’ ‘Feeling My Shelf’ Newsletter: https://www.feelingmyshelfnewsletter.com/
50 side quests to do this year - https://we.tl/t-gmLxjREKx4
Listen to the For Life’s Rainy Day Playlist
Wanna give therapy a try? Use BetterHelp: https://rebrand.ly/6ulm6zk
COMMUNITY CONNECTION FORM: https://forms.gle/m4AD2YaYbGhd8gEv6
Sign Up for our Newsletter!
Shop the AFBG Merch!
Ask a Question
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Our P.O Box:
TYRA MORRISON
P.O. BOX 674
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA 91603
Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe to the podcast to always hear the latest affirmations from your favorite Black Girl!
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In today’s episode, Tyra is joined by Shanika, host of the Scratch Everything podcast, for a real and refreshing conversation about FOMO—the fear of missing out—and how it creeps into our minds, our decisions, and our peace.
Together, they explore what it means to truly trust your timing, how to stop comparing your life to the highlight reels you see online, and why chasing alignment will always be more fulfilling than chasing what looks good on paper.
Whether you’re in a season of waiting, stuck in a loop of comparison, or just feeling like you’re “behind,” this episode will remind you: you’re exactly where you’re meant to be.
Affirmation of the Week:
“Joy lives in the present, and that’s where I choose to be.”
🔑 What You’ll Hear:
Find Shanika:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scratcheverythingpodcast/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@scratcheverything
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@scratcheverything
Resources
Alexis’ ‘Feeling My Shelf’ Newsletter: https://www.feelingmyshelfnewsletter.com/
50 side quests to do this year - https://we.tl/t-gmLxjREKx4
Listen to the For Life’s Rainy Day Playlist
Wanna give therapy a try? Use BetterHelp: https://rebrand.ly/6ulm6zk
Try The Calm App https://rebrand.ly/21n4tre
COMMUNITY CONNECTION FORM: https://forms.gle/m4AD2YaYbGhd8gEv6
Sign Up for our Newsletter!
Shop the AFBG Merch!
Ask a Question
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Our P.O Box:
TYRA MORRISON
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NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA 91603
Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe to the podcast to always hear the latest affirmations from your favorite Black Girl!
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In today’s Pep Talk Wednesday, Tyra opens up about what it means to finally step out of survival mode and into a season of softness. For so long, life was about hustling, stretching every dollar, and just making it through the day. But now? There's space. Space to breathe, space to rest, space to just be.
This episode is for the woman who’s noticing that her nervous system is finally calm. She’s walking slower, cooking more, laughing deeper — and realizing that this, too, is a form of success.
If you’ve ever felt guilty for slowing down or unsure if you’re “doing enough,” this is your reminder: You’re not thriving because life is perfect — you’re thriving because you’re finally safe.
Pep Talk Challenge: Write down some things your younger-you couldn’t even imagine having time or capacity for. Indulge in one of those things this week.
Resources
Alexis’ ‘Feeling My Shelf’ Newsletter: https://www.feelingmyshelfnewsletter.com/
50 side quests to do this year - https://we.tl/t-gmLxjREKx4
Listen to the For Life’s Rainy Day Playlist
Wanna give therapy a try? Use BetterHelp: https://rebrand.ly/6ulm6zk
Try The Calm App https://rebrand.ly/21n4tre
COMMUNITY CONNECTION FORM: https://forms.gle/m4AD2YaYbGhd8gEv6
Sign Up for our Newsletter!
Shop the AFBG Merch!
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Our P.O Box:
TYRA MORRISON
P.O. BOX 674
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA 91603
Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe to the podcast to always hear the latest affirmations from your favorite Black Girl!
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