In part 1 of 'The Art of Self-Awareness', we explained what the meaning of self-awareness was and how we can develop it in our everyday experiences. In part 2, we go more in-depth on this concept and how it can be applicable to your life. Make sure to like, rate, and subscribe to our podcast!

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Intro: 00:00:01.062

Sponsor Message: 00:00:36.349

Have You Heard: 00:00:44.169

FYI: 00:01:53.303

Daily Musings: 00:02:52.846

Outro: 00:05:44.522

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Happy 2nd anniversary, muses! It has been two years since we published our very first episode!  Join us in our 2nd-anniversary episode as we discuss how to develop self-awareness and mindfulness in today's tech-driven, fast-paced society!

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Intro: 00:00:06.646

Sponsor Message: 00:01:25.927

Have You Heard: 00:01:34.164

FYI: 00:03:00.603

Daily Musings: 00:05:48.766

Outro: 00:07:16.833

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Want to find out how self-aware you are? Take this simple self-aware quiz from lifehack.org! 

Source: https://www.lifehack.org/585211/quiz-how-self-aware-are-you-it-can-predict-how-your-life-would-be-like

In Honor of Women's History month, one of our recurring guests, Semira, and myself engage in an important conversation highlighting the amazing achievements that women have made throughout history and why the contributions of Black women should be acknowledged and celebrated more often in today's society. (Previously recorded: March 2021) 

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Intro: 00:00:00.000

Sponsor Message: 00:00:46.418

Podcast audio: 00:00:54.752

Outro: 00:36:43.402

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Beyoncé makes history with 28th Grammy and more award show highlights (cbsnews.com)

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In Episode 28, Leah Marie discusses why developing relationships with others is essential to self and life whether they're platonic or romantic by examining the signs of a healthy or unhealthy relationship, how the pandemic has shaped our social behaviors, and the overall significance of relationships themselves.

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Intro: 00:00:01.678

Sponsor: 00:01:34.201

Have you heard: 00:01:42.700

FYI: 00:05:39.044

Daily Musings: 00:24:33.092

Outro: 00:32:06.802

Sources:

Signs That You're In a Healthy Relationship (verywellmind.com)

What Is Codependency? (verywellmind.com)

Crisis Text Line | Text HOME To 741741 free, 24/7 Crisis Counseling

Domestic Violence Support | The National Domestic Violence Hotline (thehotline.org)

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The single years are quite a journey that every person regardless of relationship status has to embark on. For us black women, it seems next to impossible to find a mate based on recent statistics. But our singles years do not have to be filled with hopelessness just because we may not have a significant other. Join us in Episode 27 as we discuss ways for us single ladies (myself included) to navigate and maximize our season of singleness in order to prepare ourselves for potential romantic partnerships and possibly, marriage in the future. 

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Intro/Sponsor Message: 00:00:27.5

Have You Heard: 00:00:37.5

FYI: 00:07:54.8

Daily Musings: 00:24:54.4

Outro: 00:30:46.2

Sources:

www.psychologytoday.com

www.thevoicenashville.com

I Stopped Playing the “Strong Black Woman” - YES! Magazine (yesmagazine.org)

https://news.northwestern.edu/stories/2021/06/emotional-lives-of-black-women/

What Shall We Say to These Things? The Implications of Black Women's Singleness — Candice Marie Benbow (candicebenbow.com)

A Misguided Attempt to Empower: Deborrah Cooper’s Lonely Black Church Woman Blames Black Women for their Singleness - The Black Youth Project

Rethinking and retooling the “wife school” people always expect Black women to attend - The Black Youth Project

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Does your life need a de-clutter? Tired of adopting toxic habits, behavior, patterns, and people? In Episode 26, Leah Marie discusses how you can "detox" your life.

Intro: 00:00:01.324

Sponsor Message: 00:00:22.403

Have You Heard: 00:00:41.160

FYI: 00:03:16.353

Daily Musings: 00:13:00.139

Outro: 00:18:56.506

Sources: 

Detox your Life, Mind, Body and Spirit: https://www.integrativenutrition.com/blog/detox-your-life-mind-body-and-spirit#:~:text=Detoxing,with%20diet%20and%20clean%20eating.&text=Detoxing%20your%20life%20means%20energizing,overall%20health%20and%20well%2Dbeing

The Complete Guide to Detox Your Life in a Week: https://medium.com/@refinedliz/the-complete-guide-to-detox-your-life-in-a-week-6a4f72652b3e

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In Episode 25, Leah Marie discusses the importance of practicing humility and the power of introversion in the midst of an overly extroverted society!

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Intro - 00:00:00.000

Sponsor - 00:00:23.322 

Have Your Heard segment - 00:57.600 

fyi - 00:03:50.500

Daily musings - 00:23:33.7

The Melanated Muse Outro - 00:46:44.786 

Sources: 

Definition from dictionary.com: https://www.dictionary.com/browse/low-key

Definition from Merriam Webster: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/low-key

How Low-Key People are Natural-born Leaders: https://www.powerofpositivity.com/low-key-people-natural-leaders/ 

Truths about low-key people: https://www.puckermob.com/moblog/9-truths-of-low-key-people/

7 Habits of  Low-Key Individuals: https://www.theodysseyonline.com/7-habits-of-low-key-people

The Science Behind Introversion: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-power-of-introverts/# 

The Power of Being Introverted from BBC Ideas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1Y4Z0oh1GE

The Power of Introversion: https://journal.jabian.com/the-power-of-introversion/

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Check out our Season 3 trailer!

Music: "Melanated Muse Season 3 Theme" by Leah Marie 

In Episode 24, Leah Marie discusses the highlights and moments from Season 2 and upcoming plans for Season 3. 

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