The Muse's Lab

And... we're... back! This week's episode covers a touchy subject: relationships and new age spirituality. I'ma be honest, it's effin' up your romantic relationships. Concepts like soulmates, twin flames, and soul ties, not only complicate relationships, but often lead to toxic dynamics, unrealistic expectations, and a lack of accountability. I also get into how these concepts and thinking may prevent personal growth and offer space to reconsider applying these ideologies to your romantic life.Can't wait for you to tap in!Key Episode Chapters01:26 The Impact of New Age Spirituality on Relationships05:57 Understanding Karmic Lessons09:20 Debunking Twin Flames and Soul Ties15:12 Navigating Relationship Expiration Dates17:39 The Pitfalls of Perfectionism in Relationships29:10 The Role of Self-Awareness in Dating32:32 The Problem with New Age Spiritual Terminology38:47 Rethinking Love Languages43:00 Final Thoughts and Reflections__________For more information or to collab, email [email protected]  Learn more about my work hereSign up for weekly musingsJoin the conversation  Instagram | Threads

Here's another mini audio journal. As a caregiver, I've become contemplative about myself, my mental health, and how that impacts the future me. For National Minority Mental Health Month, I address the stigmas in the Black community, while also bringing some context to why we're here in the first place. I share my real time experience navigating mental health challenges with my elders and myself. Be sure to check out NAMI for more information.Chapters00:00 Welcome to The Muse's Lab00:35 Personal Reflections and Content Warning02:04 Caregiving Challenges and Family Dynamics04:38 Mental Health in Black Communities10:47 Understanding and Managing ADHD16:44 Navigating Corporate Spaces with ADHD22:45 The Importance of Mental Health Conversations26:05 Caregiving Exhaustion and Elderly Stubbornness40:21 Preparing for the Future44:08 Final Thoughts and Reflections50:51 Closing Remarks and Call to Action–––––––––For more information or to collab, email [email protected]  Learn more about my work hereSign up for weekly musingsJoin the conversation  Instagram | Threads

Welcome back to another episode of The Muse's Lab Pod! I must say, it's been a while since I had an episode turned therapy session, but I've been quite reflective of my past dating experiences and wanted to talk through them. In this week's adventure, I dive into the complexities of dating, reflect on some of my past relationships, share the lessons I've learned along the way, as well as some challenges I'm still working through. We also get into my experiences with being and becoming a "bookmark" in someone's life and how to recognize when someone (or you) places you there.In this episode, I reference season 4, episode 8: How to be Your Own Bestie and season 3, episode 12: Musing the Nuances of Friendships.Chapters in this Episode:00:35 Introduction to the Podcast01:12 Navigating Relationship Dynamics02:38 Personal Reflections on Dating04:21 Challenges of Self-Disclosure06:12 Hyperfocus and Relationship Realizations08:21 The Last Relationship14:12 High Standards and Self-Worth22:37 Ghosts of Relationships Past25:24 Realizing Self-Worth and Rejecting Labels25:58 The Libra Experience: A Personal Anecdote26:53 Understanding the Concept of Being a 'Stash'28:31 The Impact of Allowing Yourself to Be Bookmarked32:16 Rebuilding Confidence and Self-Value35:30 The Dangers of Compromising Non-Negotiables41:21 Final Thoughts: Standing Firm on Your Standards________________For more information or to collab, email [email protected]  Learn more about my work hereSign up for weekly musingsJoin the conversation  Instagram | Threads

Welcome back to another episode of The Muse's Lab Podcast! In this adventure, I unpack my feelings around community engagement, civic duty, and re-engaging with a community that has harmed me. While exploring this personal journey, I talk about the complexities of being a disruptor in a space that often resists change, as well as the importance of reciprocity in a space of activism and the exhaustion that comes with trying to be impactful in a community that hasn't always been supportive. Rock with me as I navigate a myriad of unhealed feelings in audio form. Chapters in this episode:00:00 Navigating Community Engagement Challenges03:29 Reflections on Personal Community Involvement06:16 The Impact of Life Changes on Community Service09:08 The Desire for Reciprocity in Giving12:11 Career Paths and Community Contributions14:44 The Struggles of Being a Disruptor17:35 The Challenge of Re-engaging with Community20:46 The Complexity of Community Dynamics23:30 Finding Balance in Community Service26:30 The Exhaustion of Community Commitment29:28 Navigating Power Dynamics in Community32:31 The Internal Conflict of a Disruptor35:01 The Challenge of Positive Thinking37:48 The Fear of Community Engagement40:50 Utilizing Skills for Real Impact43:38 Conclusion and Call to Action________For more information or to collab, email [email protected]  Learn more about my work hereSign up for weekly musingsJoin the conversation  Instagram | Threads

Welcome back to another episode of The Muses Lab Podcast! In this episode, I share my return to home to pleasure-centric content and begin with exploring binary thinking of sex and pleasure through the lens of the Madonna-whore complex. Key themes include: sexual sovereignty, the importance of community in personal growth, and the importance of spectrum of in sexual expression. I offer some solutions to navigating societal expectations, share the detriments of imparting binary thinking on young girls and those who are femme-of-center, while emphasizing the transformative power of pleasure in one's life.Referenced in this episode is Season 4, Episode 14: Beware of the Avon Ladies of Spirituality, and as promised, the communities I listed: The Amina Institute of Embodiment and HealingGreenville Boudoir c/o Latoya Dixon SmithThe Body Intelligence Academy via Lily ShepardLotus LaLobaThe AfroMystic, aka Sis. N'Ganga Daizy Chapters in this episode:00:00 Returning to Self: A Journey of Integration09:25 Exploring the Madonna-Whore Complex23:18 Embracing "I am" as a Divine Right26:57 Redefining Pleasure Beyond Binary Constructs28:35 Redefining Purity and Sexuality33:49 Breaking Free from Binary Thinking46:15 The Importance of Community in Embodiment55:09 Navigating the Path to Pleasure Embodiment57:00 Exploring Community Engagement_____________For more information or to collab, email [email protected]  Learn more about my work hereSign up for weekly musingsJoin the conversation  Instagram | Threads