Tap In, Tap Out

This week for the podcast we catch up for a few minutes and then I'm joined by Benjamin (@benboat_), an artist in residence at Project ICE (Bahamas) and Co-Founder of HAMIAN. We talk about his relationship to his artistic practice, how to bring your vision to reality, what it looks like to lean on those around you and invest in true community, and so much more. Get your notebooks and pick up some nuggets like I did! Join host Alex (@justalextoday) as we tap into discussions around mental wellness, spirituality, and pop culture; and tap out of the patterns that no longer serve us.    

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This week for the Tap In it's another Black Love Journal Session! We talk about our relationship to wealth, and I share how we can maybe reframe our idea of what it means to value ourselves and what's around us. For the Tap Out we talk about learning to accept that you suck at things as a start to building a healthy relationship with growth. Join host Alex (@justalextoday) as we tap into discussions around mental wellness, spirituality, and pop culture; and tap out of the patterns that no longer serve us.    

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This week for the podcast we do some catching up, I respond to questions from the inbox, and I present my contenders for the song of the summer. For the Tap In, I share my major takeaways from my experience in therapy and explore what a relationship with a licensed professional can provide for you. In the Tap Out, we discuss our relationship to our bodies and also getting out of the habit of 'trying' and just doing what we set out to do. Lots of gems you don't want to miss! Join host Alex (@justalextoday) as we tap into discussions around mental wellness, spirituality, and pop culture; and tap out of the patterns that no longer serve us.  

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This week we have a mashup of a culture catchup and ALSO a new segment for the podcast: The Black Love Journal. The Black Love Journal Sessions are where I simply talk about and reflect on my journey of loving the black person that I am, and everything that comes with that. We talk about the recent Nicki Minaj fanfare with the drop of her mixtape BMUS, and how 'stan' culture may play a role in the ways we see and treat ourselves. Join host Alex (@justalextoday) as we tap into discussions around mental wellness, spirituality, and pop culture; and tap out of the patterns that no longer serve us.  

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This week for the podcast I'm joined by Jamiah (@jamiahiam), a singer-songwriter based in Nashville. We had a fun time talking about her music journey from a child to where she is now, and how she uses music and songwriting to express herself as a young adult trying to figure it all out. We break down some of her music and get deep with talking about relationships, and how we should be showing up for ourselves and those around us! Join host Alex (@justalextoday) as we tap into discussions around mental wellness, spirituality, and pop culture; and tap out of the patterns that no longer serve us.   

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This week I'm joined by Nneka Jones (@artyouhungry), a young visual artist from Trinidad and Tobago, to talk about her journey as an artist and creative. We talk about her process of figuring out what she wanted to express in her artwork, our relationship to fear and expectations as creatives, and so much more. I'm sure you'll resonate with some part of this conversation like I did! Join host Alex (@justalextoday) as we tap into discussions around mental wellness, spirituality, and pop culture; and tap out of the patterns that no longer serve us.

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This week I'm joined by Dr. Afiya Mbilishaka, Founder and CEO of the PsychoHairapy movement to talk about the complexity and deep-rooted history of black hair and how we can use hair as an entry point into mental health. We share some of our hair stories and reflect on how this exciting field of research can be used to help us understand ourselves on a deeper level. You don't want to miss this one! Join host Alex (@justalextoday) as we tap into discussions around mental wellness, spirituality, and pop culture; and tap out of the patterns that no longer serve us. 

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This week is another round of We're Not Really Strangers! I tap in my friend/past co-worker Nick to play the game and talk about our relationship to how people see us, and how it's important to hold space for people you may not always see eye-to-eye with. We touch on so much so I encourage you to listen in to our conversation! Join host Alex (@justalextoday) as we tap into discussions around mental wellness, spirituality, and pop culture; and tap out of the patterns that no longer serve us.

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This week is all about Journaling! I'm joined by my friend Kris (@kwispykwiss) from Reawakening Love (Journaling Ministry for Young Women) to talk about her experience with journaling, where and how a lot of people get discouraged, and helpful tips to get you started. Join host Alex (@justalextoday) as we tap into discussions around mental wellness, spirituality, and pop culture; and tap out of the patterns that no longer serve us.

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