As I Redefine Love and embrace what it looks like in this new season of my life, one of the books that has been instrumental to my healing is Homecoming, by Dr. Thema Bryant. 

Dr. Thema is an Author, Psychologist, Minister, and Sacred Artist, as well as Host of the Homecoming Podcast, a mental health podcast that helps others Overcome Fear And Trauma To Reclaim Their Whole, Authentic Self.

In this episode, Dr. Thema discusses why we all can benefit from a personal and professional Homecoming and why it’s okay to not heal overnight. 

Key discussion points from this episode include:

08:30 - How To Come Home To Self Personally

21:40 - Identifying Distractions That Disconnect Us

30:53 - How To Bring Your Heart Back

38:30 - Why We Should Dare To Dream Again

45:15 - How To Come Home To Self Professionally

Come Home to Yourself Takeaways

 

“Leaving can be success.” - Dr. Thema Bryant 

“Truth telling necessitates action.” - Dr. Thema Bryant 

“It’s costly to be dishonest with ourselves.” - Patrice Washington

“Joy is a decision.” - Dr. Thema Bryant  

“We are worthy of having an intimate space where we’re not constantly being wounded.” - Dr. Thema Bryant 

“As you connect with your body more, you will animate your heart.” - Dr. Thema Bryant 

“I want to give myself permission for the full range of human emotion.” - Dr. Thema Bryant

“I refuse to participate in the silencing of myself.” - Dr. Thema Bryant 

“With healing, you will show up differently.” - Dr. Thema Bryant   

Redefining Wealth Rapid Wisdom Questions

And with that, let’s dig into Dr. Thema’s responses to our Redefining Wealth Rapid Wisdom Questions.

Define Success:

“Utilizing all of my gifts to the point of fulfillment.” 

Define Wealth in 3 Words or Less:

"Abundance and overflow.” 

One Book that Has Helped You Redefined Wealth For Yourself:

Daughter Drink This Water by Jaiya John

Fill-in the Blanks … “My name is ___ and the truth about wealth is ___”:

“My name is Thema Simone and for me the truth about wealth is the goal is collective liberation, not an individual story.”

Connect With Dr. Thema

Instagram: @dr.thema | https://www.instagram.com/dr.thema/ 

Homecoming Book: https://a.co/d/1Uqv45x

Homecoming Podcast | https://drthema.com/podcast/

Website: https://drthema.com/

LINKS:

Take The Redefining Wealth QUIZ: https://patricewashington.com/starthere/

Book Me To Speak: https://patricewashington.com/speaking/

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