the peace together podcast

"what do we believe in?" and "how do we get there?" are questions of principle versus style. such is the battle of ethics and politics. the nuance between them too often misunderstood. today i explore why the division of the two is imperative for progress. we cannot cloak our ethical disparities any longer. also this podcast now has a substack! this is season two and we're back better than ever :)substackIG

how can we understand pain as perspective? back from my hiatus (teehee) i reflect on my learnings from releasing my first single--a heartbreak song titled 'chew'. exploring its lyrics and their parallels to real life, i reflect on the value of understanding pain in the healing process.you can check out 'chew' by carLEEE on all major streaming platforms ;)IG: @peacetogetherpod

far too often are we sold utopias in media that seem just out of reach. when in reality, the biggest thing separating our world from the one of our dreams is personal action. listen to this episode as a reminder of all that you're capable of! timestamps 2:53 inspo - dreamers, social media 5:17 words on complacency 6:37 waiting on superheroes 10:14 possible solutions: what do we do with all this? 14:22 what YOU can do 22:38 A glowing example: My Great Grandmother ✺✥✰✼✭ IG:⁠⁠ ⁠@peacetogetherpod⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠: @peacetogetherpod email (for your thoughts, stories and art!): [email protected] ⁠⁠⁠Peace Together Pod Playlist⁠⁠

accountability is everything. hear about why it's essential for peace and progress and how our biases limit its presence in this episode! timestamps: 1:20 - episode intro 3:16 - inspiration: politics, cognitive dissonance, individualism 11:23 - causes: egocentric biases/illusory superiority 13:37 - false uniqueness 16:00 - status quo bias 19:08 - solutions: love your losses 20:32 - freeing yourself from the fundamental attribution error 22:36 - practice makes perfect 23:50 - walk in other's shoes

this one goes out to my stressed people out there. we live in a time where we are constantly inundated with information, connected to work and people and have rising expectations with how we should spend our days. as a college student with midterms, this is how i feel right now and i wanted to share some psychological, spiritual and behavioral tips to help you (and myself too honestly) through your overwhelming moments! ✺✥✰✼✭ IG:⁠⁠ ⁠@peacetogetherpod⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠: @peacetogetherpod email (for your thoughts, stories and art!): [email protected] ⁠⁠⁠Peace Together Pod Playlist⁠⁠

in this episode i discuss the power and importance of having dreams AND fears, as well as a motivating perspective to have when making your dreams come true. dream on! ✺✥✰✼✭ IG:⁠⁠ ⁠@peacetogetherpod⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠: @peacetogetherpod email (for your thoughts, stories and art!): [email protected] ⁠⁠⁠Peace Together Pod Playlist⁠⁠

the loneliness epidemic is all too real y'all. in a digital age, it's already harder to connect with other people, what's says under the guise of nuanced incompatibility? i hope for those looking for connection and strong friendships this episode speaks to you and reminds you of what's truly important! ✺✥✰✼✭ IG:⁠⁠ ⁠@peacetogetherpod⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠: @peacetogetherpod email (for your thoughts, stories and art!): [email protected] ⁠⁠⁠Peace Together Pod Playlist⁠⁠

i'm back from the dead (sickness)! in the spirit of a trending laufey song, black history month and my own experiences, i'm here to reflect on an issue that has become particularly popularized: complexes around curly hair. as the great laufey says, don't you worry about it! timestamps 2:50 - letter to my 13th year old self by laufey  6:05 - the profundity of hair 8:25 - my hair journey 13:20 - some words of an encouragement  ✺✥✰✼✭ IG:⁠⁠ ⁠@peacetogetherpod⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠: @peacetogetherpod email (for your thoughts, stories and art!): [email protected] ⁠⁠⁠Peace Together Pod Playlist⁠⁠

in preparation of valentine's day, i sat down with my dear friend tina, event planner and custom jewelry designer, to talk about what love is at its core. from platonic and romantic relationships to relationships with the world at large, there is so much love to be found... ✺✥✰✼✭ tina's IG: @tinaz0401 IG:⁠⁠ ⁠@peacetogetherpod⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠: @peacetogetherpod email (for your thoughts, stories and art!): [email protected] ⁠⁠⁠Peace Together Pod Playlist⁠⁠

where are my single people at?! this one goes out to those without a valentine this month. we see and hear you! in an era of love commodified and social distortion, being no single can be a very complex experience. i talk with my dear friend and fellow college student sarahbelle about navigating being single and developing a lens of love for life itself.  timestamps 3:13 singlehood as liberation 9:54 romantic resentment online 13:21 manic pixie dream girl/illusion of exceptionalism  19:14 rules and boundaries in dating 23:32 what is love? live in different contexts 29:35 dealing with guilt and shame in relationships  30:50 how to romance life 42:18 sarahbelle's shout outs: fashion designers and shows, substack, system magazine ✺✥✰✼✭ IG:⁠⁠ ⁠@peacetogetherpod⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠: @peacetogetherpod email (for your thoughts, stories and art!): [email protected] ⁠⁠⁠Peace Together Pod Playlist⁠⁠

happy black history month! just some thoughts on the profundity of the month and the love within the black community. sending joy your way :)

2024 is the year of vision boards. this episode i made one for myself! make your vision board with me and follow along! ✺✥✰✼✭ IG:⁠⁠ ⁠@peacetogetherpod⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠: @peacetogetherpod email (for your thoughts, stories and art!): [email protected] ⁠⁠⁠Peace Together Pod Playlist⁠⁠

as a quintessential middle child and young adult, i've learned a lot through my relationships with my older sister and younger brother. these relationships evolve through adulthood, and i like them better for it. here are my reflections on transitioning those bonds as we grow. p.s. love you tena and cj! timestamps: growing with my older sister - 04:43 the convo that changed everything - 08:27 the necessity of big conversations with older siblings - 10:15 younger sibling relationships - 14:38 giving younger siblings room to grow - 21:51 accepting the changing dynamics - 22:59 the importance of listening to your younger sibling - 24:59 reminding them you care - 27:13 being a safe space - 28:59 ✺✥✰✼✭ IG: ⁠@peacetogetherpod⁠ Tiktok: @peacetogetherpod email (for your thoughts, stories and art!): [email protected] ⁠Peace Together Pod Playlist

Villain eras, money eras, flop eras, we seem more and more inclined to claim the lives we want for ourselves. How much of your destiny do you have control over? What are the limits to becoming who we want to be? In this episode I talk reinvention and rebirth, the philosophical and biological limits of personhood and how to create your best era yet. Happy MLK Day! Timestamps: Happy MLK Day! - 00:32 About the episode - 01:50 ‘In my era’ trend - 04:11 Reincarnation & rebirth - 07:18 Is true reinvention possible? - 10:36 The core self - 11:40 Power of patterns - 17:23 The soul and the core self - 20:35 Self acceptance within self development - 25:21 Crafting your perfect era - 27:35 Follow peace together on Tiktok! ✺✥✰✼✭ IG: ⁠@peacetogetherpod⁠ Tiktok: @peacetogetherpod email (for your thoughts, stories and art!): [email protected] ⁠Peace Together Pod Playlist

Heritage is the blueprint for every life’s story. This episode takes on the profundity of heritage as I reflect on a recent trip to my family’s homeland of Jamaica with my beloved grandmother. We talk traditions, food, Bob Marley, and more! Timestamps The Jamaica trip in review - 03:10 Favorite part of the trip - 11:32 My grandmother’s story - 15:17 Calling grandma/her reflections - 21:54 My grandmother’s favorite part about her culture - 26:45 Passing down heritage - 28:16 The impact of heritage - 30:16 Grandma’s advice on reconnecting with your culture - 31:11 Episode reflections - 37:33 Buffalo Soldier by Bob Marley and the Wailers - 39:06 The peace together playlist - 40:49 ✺✥✰✼✭ IG: ⁠@peacetogetherpod⁠ email (for your thoughts, stories and art!): [email protected] ⁠Peace Together Pod Playlist

Time as we know it isn’t real? In our first-ever episode, we explore the concept of time and how it relates to healthy mindsets going into the new year. It’s fascinating how motivating a little bit of perspective can be… timestamps intro - 00:17 about the pod - 00:44 season overview - 02:16 episode overview - 03:03 the definition of time - 03:59 time in physics - 08:08 time in western culture - 10:20 the fallacy of time - 13:53 takeaways - 17:04 new year resolution advice - 20:07 outro - 25:34 ✺✥✰✼✭ IG: ⁠@peacetogetherpod⁠ email (for your thoughts, stories and art!): [email protected] ⁠Peace Together Pod Playlist

how about a little introduction? welcome to peace together! listen to this introductory episode to learn about what's in store. coming to you every monday with insight, inspo and great vibes. stay tuned for the debut episode on January 1, 2024... ✺✥✰✼✭ IG: @peacetogetherpod email (for your thoughts, stories and art!): [email protected] Peace Together Pod Playlist