We've all been there. You mess up, you apologize, and then… crickets. Or worse, outright rejection. It's like a punch to the gut. In today's episode you and I are going to discuss what to do when someone doesn't accept your apology and how to handle it with grace, dignity, and a sprinkle of self-love.

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Even though two children in the same household can have very different experiences of childhood, my brother is the only person who will ever understand what it was like to grow up in my parents' house. In this episode, I give you some insight on how I'm recommitting to a better relationship with my brother.

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Make It Happen Journal - https://tyalexander.co/downloads/p/make-it-happen-journal

5 Day Gratitude Challenge - https://tyalx.com/gratitude-challenge

My debut book, Things I Wish I Knew Before My Mom Died, is available in bookstores everywhere - https://amzn.to/3M7BZ8h

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Join in on my intimate writings on newsletter - https://tyalx.com/mentalnotes

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Someone on Twitter recently reminded me that I use to be on Beyonce’s Internet really writing. Time and tasks have me missing that part of me. But I actually read my own words on this blog post and I sobbed. I also took a few deep breaths of relief because I know I am not in this dark place anymore.

I wrote this blog post about grief in 2014 but I felt like it deserved a new space to breathe. After you listen it let’s chat (hoping to find my people).

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Make It Happen Journal - https://tyalexander.co/downloads/p/make-it-happen-journal

5 Day Gratitude Challenge - https://tyalx.com/gratitude-challenge

My debut book, Things I Wish I Knew Before My Mom Died, is available in bookstores everywhere - https://amzn.to/3M7BZ8h

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Join in on my intimate writings on newsletter - https://tyalx.com/mentalnotes

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WOW! A hunnit episodes later and you are still here. Clap it up for yourselves while I take you down memory lane. This episode is our origin story (I rambled, sorry). Enjoy.

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Make It Happen Journal - https://tyalexander.co/downloads/p/make-it-happen-journal

5 Day Gratitude Challenge - https://tyalx.com/gratitude-challenge

My debut book, Things I Wish I Knew Before My Mom Died, is available in bookstores everywhere - https://amzn.to/3M7BZ8h

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Join in on my intimate writings on newsletter - https://tyalx.com/mentalnotes

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Manifesting is a larger umbrella term for a lot of aspects of making your goals a reality. So in today's episode you and I are gonna discuss how you can get better at manifesting your dreams and goals.

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Make It Happen Journal - https://tyalexander.co/downloads/p/make-it-happen-journal

5 Day Gratitude Challenge - https://tyalx.com/gratitude-challenge

My debut book, Things I Wish I Knew Before My Mom Died, is available in bookstores everywhere - https://amzn.to/3M7BZ8h

CONNECT WITH US:

Join in on my intimate writings on newsletter - https://tyalx.com/mentalnotes

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In today's episode, I am going to give you some suggestions on how we can reframe our sadness. Now all of these suggestions are under the assumption that you have already sat with the sadness, you have reconciled that you are sad, you have determined why you are sad, and you are now ready to reframe it. This absolutely does that mean that the minute that you begin to feel sadness rising that you "quote unquote" reframe it. Because now, that is avoidance and we're not doing that.

RESOURCES:

Make It Happen Journal - https://tyalexander.co/downloads/p/make-it-happen-journal

5 Day Gratitude Challenge - https://tyalx.com/gratitude-challenge

My debut book, Things I Wish I Knew Before My Mom Died, is available in bookstores everywhere - https://amzn.to/3M7BZ8h

CONNECT WITH US:

Join in on my intimate writings on newsletter - https://tyalx.com/mentalnotes

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I watched the two part docuseries, Where Is Wendy Williams? and I am honestly a bit floored. Which is why it's now two weeks later and I am just gathering my thoughts. It was not what I expected. I was geeked to see Wendy cut up in the ways only she can. Messy, cheeky, and semi rude. But instead we got a raw, unfiltered, and highly vulnerable depiction of the media legend.

In this episode I unpack some of the lessons I learned from watching, Where Is Wendy Williams? .

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Make It Happen Journal - https://tyalexander.co/downloads/p/make-it-happen-journal

5 Day Gratitude Challenge - https://tyalx.com/gratitude-challenge

My debut book, Things I Wish I Knew Before My Mom Died, is available in bookstores everywhere - https://amzn.to/3M7BZ8h

CONNECT WITH US:

Join in on my intimate writings on newsletter - https://tyalx.com/mentalnotes

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In today's episode I am going to tell you a quick story of what lead me to a 30 day break and then I'm going to give you/me some guidance on how to navigate your relationship with the toxic parent.

RESOURCES:

Make It Happen Journal - https://tyalexander.co/downloads/p/make-it-happen-journal

5 Day Gratitude Challenge - https://tyalx.com/gratitude-challenge

My debut book, Things I Wish I Knew Before My Mom Died, is available in bookstores everywhere - https://amzn.to/3M7BZ8h

CONNECT WITH US:

Join in on my intimate writings on newsletter - https://tyalx.com/mentalnotes

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In today's episode you and I going to dive into how to handle this with the grace. From setting boundaries to understanding when to take a step back, I’ve got you covered.

RESOURCES:

Make It Happen Journal - https://tyalexander.co/downloads/p/make-it-happen-journal

5 Day Gratitude Challenge - https://tyalx.com/gratitude-challenge

My debut book, Things I Wish I Knew Before My Mom Died, is available in bookstores everywhere - https://amzn.to/3M7BZ8h

CONNECT WITH US:

Join in on my intimate writings on newsletter - https://tyalx.com/mentalnotes

Also. Consider subscribing on Apple Podcasts to unlock our besties subscriber only audio experience. You'll get exclusive audio, interviews, ad free episodes, and monthly guided meditations.

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To celebrate the end of 2023 this episode is back to back gem-worthy memes (remixed of course). You might wanna grab a journal and pen to take notes.

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Make It Happen Journal - https://tyalexander.co/downloads/p/make-it-happen-journal

5 Day Gratitude Challenge - https://tyalx.com/gratitude-challenge

My debut book, Things I Wish I Knew Before My Mom Died, is available in bookstores everywhere - https://amzn.to/3M7BZ8h

CONNECT WITH US:

Join in on my intimate writings on newsletter - https://tyalx.com/mentalnotes

Also. Consider subscribing on Apple Podcasts to unlock our besties subscriber only audio experience. You'll get exclusive audio, interviews, ad free episodes, and monthly guided meditations.

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Self Care IRL on IG: https://tyalx.com/selfcareirl-ig

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