A Dose of Awareness

What if I told you that you can change your life if you change your mind? Shifting your mindset can transform your life in powerful ways! In this episode, I discuss the signs that it's time for a change, dispel, and break down the psychology of self-sabotage, insecurities, and fears surrounding change. I encourage you to listen to your heart and embrace a more positive, fulfilling journey.

In this episode, we explore how letting go of immaturity, toxic egoism, self-centeredness and the importance of not taking yourself too seriously as a content creator can unlock new opportunities for personal and professional growth. By focusing less on basing your worth on attention, likes, exposure, and followers and more on creating the life you want in the real world, with genuine connections, you can get ahead in life with clarity and purpose.

In this episode, we explore how fine-tuning your habits can help you regain control and cultivate a more balanced life. Discover practical strategies to manage your time, prioritize your desires, and create boundaries that support your well-being.

In this episode, we explore how abandoning people-pleasing can lead to personal growth, self-empowerment, and healthier relationships.

📵 Feeling overwhelmed by your social media usage? In this episode, we dive into the impact of social media on our brains and, the powerful benefits of unplugging from your phone, cutting down on social media, and reducing screen time. Discover how these changes can enhance your focus, boost mental well-being, and help you reconnect with the world around you.

Are you stuck in a rumination loop? Never fear, it’s all apart of the process, but the key is to get to the bottom of it, hold space for it and release it. Remember—it’s only heavy if you hold it.

Pardon my voice, I recorded this just as I woke up. This episode is about letting go of illusions of people so we can truly release toxic relationships and have healthier ones.

Final episode of the season! Remember that you are what you put your energy towards. Use your energy and focus wisely.

A gentle reminder to always be your biggest fan, supporter, and cheerleader in your life and relationships. If you don’t have your own back, who will?

Do you remember who you were before adulthood stripped everything from you?

We are hard wired for partnership and it’s a normal human thing but before seeking a relationship, take your time and prioritize knowing yourself and becoming who you’ve always wanted to be and watch your world transform.

Why is it that no matter what we attain it feels as though it is never enough? In this episode I discuss the Human condition and how to navigate the emptiness that comes up in human life.

No one is coming to save you. Heroes were created to make you complacent. Be your own hero. Book mention: The children of emotionally immature parents by Lindsay C. Gibson.

Be delusional about your dreams but not with the people around you.

Are you living in abundance or are you trapped in a scarcity mindset? In this episode, I am joined by guest and friend Asha who has undoubtedly changed my life with her perspective about wealth creation, choosing comfort and letting go of limiting beliefs. We also discuss the issue of scarcity mindset in the Black Community, internalized/institutionalized environmental racism, the historical implications, where it stems from, and how people can learn how to free themselves from generational trauma. Moreover we discuss the importance of freeing ourselves from poverty/scarcity mindsets, internalized racism, fear, and in order to live a more fulfilling and joyful life.

Are you ready to choose love or are you still caught up in your ego? In this episode we dive in with Zana Allen (@fitmamazana,) Jane of All trades, mother and master of none as we discuss healing the ego, relationship trauma, setting boundaries and creating space for grace.

Happy Black history month! In this episode we discuss the importance of understanding the history of Black trauma centered around coily hair and its impact on the Black community. I am joined by my guest Mesi known as @MesiMorphew on all of her socials. Mesi is a coily hair enthusiast and influencer whose message is to help Black women find liberation through embracing their natural hair. Join us as we take this time to chat and heal the wounds of yt supremacy, colonization and patriarchy and deconstruct the social conditioning centered around coily hair together.

Whether we are running to the top in our careers, to a spiritual guru or to reach a goal, we are rushing somewhere. But the real question is where are we going and what’s the rush when we’re all heading to the same place? Knowing that what is meant for us finds us always. When we know what we need within we realize there really is no where to go or be but in the present. So I ask you again, where are you rushing to and is it closer to or further away from yourself?

In a world that has institutionalized racism, manufactured poverty/scarcity, waste, trauma, gaslighting, and classism baked into the Illusion of the American Dream, I couldn’t think of anything scarier than the negative aspects of the American Capitalist system to discuss for Halloween.

For centuries land, property, assets and resources of Black and Brown people have been stolen, lost, and destroyed due to exploitation and not having a Will in place. This is a generational curse that must be broken to protect what we have worked so hard for. If you were to die today, are your affairs in order? Do you know what your last wishes are and how you want your estate handled? In this episode, my friend Kamala Miller-Lester Esquire and I discuss the historical importance of Wills, Estate planning, and trusts for Black and Brown people, and we get a preview of her newly launched nonprofit "The Community Wills Project." Kamala's Socials: instagram : @leztantesnoires Tiktok: @lezfavoriteauntie

Remember when you were a kid and you just did things you loved to do for fun? When things didn’t need to be monetized? Why is it that our hobbies are beat out of us due to capitalism? How do we get it back after we’ve been told to work ourselves to the bone and numb out when we get home? How do we return to the things that give us joy? In this episode, I talk about Hobbies as a form of salvation and share my story about how hobbies saved me from isolation, depression, disconnection and loneliness.

When you think of the word "Patriarchy," what comes to mind? How has it impacted you and the world around you? In this episode, Brian Suryah and I challenge, discuss, and deconstruct the mainstream idea of Patriarchy, and reflect on the wounds it has left upon society at large. Through dissecting the ways Patriarchy works in tandem with Capitalism we can feel deeper compassion for ourselves and others. Moreover, through reflecting deeply on how we interact with one another underneath this system and offer suggestions on how to deconstruct and dismantle the internalized aspects of patriarchy in our everyday lives. Instagram suryahstudio Website: withkoji.com/suryahstudio

In this episode I discuss podcast bros, incels, and the fallacy of misogynistic content. What we create and put out into the world says a lot about who we are. The content you create is the caliber of your character. It speaks to your weaknesses, fears, and tells everyone everything they need to know about you.

Who told you that you needed to be perfect to be able to do the things you want to do in the world? When you can answer that question, I hope you can liberate yourself from the lie that you need to be perfect to complete that project, to show the world your art or to show up completely as yourself. The nuance of life is the most beautiful aspect of it, so why dim your light and micromanage yourself into paralysis? Create, be free love yourself. Invest! Do whatever you want to do and put your all into it and watch what happens.

Healing is a Marathon—not a sprint. So why is it that everyone is trying to rush to this point of perfection when there are so many layers to shed? In a marathon we have to pace ourselves, take our time, to move ahead with a steady pace or else we will get worn out. Why is it then that so many of us try to rush our healing or allow others to define it for us without finding what it means to be healed on our own terms? In this episode I discuss the process of healing and how it’s not a beautiful process and give tips on signs to look for to know where you are in the journey. If you are on your healing journey, this episode is for you.

In a world focused upon the value of social currency, likes, followers and highlight reels, it’s very easy to get caught up in trying to keep up or stay visible to avoid getting lost in the noise or being forgotten. But there is a peace that can be found in keeping your life private, and knowing that your life isn’t defined by who’s watching or how many likes you receive.

Not sure you got the memo, but relationships, friendships, and familial dynamics don’t need to always be pain and suffering. In this episode, I briefly discuss attachment theory and the importance of being securely attached to improve our well being and choosing healthier relationship dynamics with the people in our lives.

I tried to get through this episode without crying but was not successful. Cancer season is afoot. In this episode I share my story about the recent loss of my father this year. I discuss grief and healing through the stages of losing someone close to you. Moreover I discuss the reality of death, the human experience, and the importance of living more fully.

**Trigger warning: Mentions disordered eating. ** In this episode I challenge the myth of the “one size fits all” mainstream wellness designed keep you unhappy, confused, unbalanced and share my own personal struggle with EDs, body image, and learning how to define true wellness for my own personal well-being.

In this episode deep dive into my bestie Kyla’s story about life after divorce, the importance of releasing limiting beliefs, and finding yourself again after making the tough decision to change the path you’re on and start over. I hope this episode gives you some reassurance that no matter what situation you are in, you’re not alone and you’re not stuck. You just need to not be afraid of starting over.

Have you been on the phone for too long and feeling hopeless about the future? Sounds like you've been doom scrolling. In this episode my first guest and good friend Mara and I discuss how it is especially important for Black people to stay cautiously optimistic, find balance and learn how to set better energetic boundaries online.

In this episode, I discuss and challenge the idea of free will, rerouting our life design (plans), and the importance of knowing what you truly need when making life decisions. Understanding your own nature is a super power because it allows us to make decisions that benefit us rather than harm us. No matter what we plan or desire, what is meant for us will always reroute us to where we need to be.  

In this episode I discuss the myth of “finding your passion.” Passion is a flame that quickly burns out, so why is it that we are sold the idea that we need to find a “passion” and make it our lives purpose? I’ll tell you why, because there’s a market for the endless search for temporary flames.

Learning that you’re not for everyone is not only a gift, it’s a blessing in disguise. In social situations we can feel a need to move around the room and meet everyone, but if it feels forced then perhaps we are missing out on meeting the people who are perfect for us that have something we need to hear? In this episode I discuss the importance of receptivity, quality over quantity and presence being enough.

In this episode I discuss the need for inner inquiry and moving into what gives us genuine pleasure in life outside of external stimuli. Ironically our society encourages individualism but not self examination or deep inquiry about ourselves. If your nervous system could talk to you now what would it say?