In this A Monday Moment with Dr. Mal, Im reflecting out loud on what it really means to leave Americaand how important it is not to pack its trauma in your suitcase. From my lived experience in Mexico, I talk about unlearning American defaults, loosening inherited survival patterns, and allowing flexibility to become a spiritual practice. This episode touches identity, food as symbolism, and the nuances of belonging within Black expat spaceswhile holding this truth: you can honor where you come from without being ruled by it. If youre navigating change, relocation, or inner liberation, this moment is for you.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Intentions

00:59 Leaving America Without Bringing Its Trauma

04:31 NEWCHAPTER

07:22 Food as a Symbol of Comfort and Nourishment

10:06 Dismantling White Supremacy

12:12 The Black Expat Community Experience

14:47 The Parallel for the Listener

15:36 Personal Reflection

16:36 Outro

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Show Songs: Kaleidoscope by HME Productions, Late Night by NyneMindsProductions and Lassitude by Justnormal

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