Welcome to the end of season 3!! Thank you all for the love and support so far. I am so honoured and grateful you’ve taken the time to listen to what I’ve had to say.

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As our host celebrates her birthday, she takes some time to reflect on the year that has passed. (It’s been quite the year). She shares 10 things from her list of things she’s learnt this year.

When talking about forgiveness, we sometimes forget to we should also be directing it inward. In this episode, our host speaks about self-forgiveness and ways we can practice self-compassion on this journey.

Emotional bypassing is defined as “sugarcoating uncomfortable emotions and experiences”. When we practice emotional bypassing, we deny ourselves the opportunity to honour and learn from our emotions.

Our emotions are teachers. When we allow them to move through us, we learn so much. We learn about our own humanity and how much beauty can be found in every aspect of existence.

On this episode, we have our second-ever guest, Mariam (@mariam.coker on instagram)!! Mariam is a child and youth therapist and an all-round amazing person. In this episode, we chat about our mental health experiences as black women and practices we can use to validate ourselves and our feelings. We also speak about the benefits and importance of community and connection.

(Please excuse the background noise! We were doodling and having our conversation)

Happy 1 year of release!! Thank you all for coming along with me on this journey. I’m ready for all that the future of release has in store for us. I love you all! In this episode, our host shares some insights on spirituality and how to appreciate the journey. As with all journeys, spirituality does not have to look or feel a certain way, it’s about what resonates and works for you.

***tw: mention of suicide

Happy 2023, my loves! As we welcome the new year, many are fixated on their resolutions. However, many create very vague resolutions with the understanding that they are “bound to fail anyway.” In this episode, we speak about how we can formulate more successful resolutions. And we are reminded that the desire to change is not only available in January. You can wake up on a random morning in July and decide that things have to be different. I love you.

As the year comes to a close, I think it is imperative to reflect. So, I thought I would share some lessons I’ve learnt. Thank you for being here. I love you.

Think of your support system. That list should have at least one name on it, yours. When we are thinking about structures of support, we always discredit ourselves. Even if there is no one in your corner, you must be able to show up for yourself. You must always be your biggest supporter.

Grief is a universal feeling. Everyone has struggled with loss to some degree. Sometimes, we never slow down and allow ourselves the grace to experience and begin our healing journey.

In this episode, I talk about ways that we can transform our grief into a teacher. How do we learn from the feelings that we face while going through this journey? How do you pick yourself up when you feel like you have been forgotten?

Welcome to season 3! Thank you so much for being here! In this episode,  we talk about not allowing others’ expectations or views of you to dictate what choices you make. It is your life. As long as your choices do not harm you or anyone else, the world is your oyster. Fear simply limits you. You will never know unless you try.