Positive Growth: Recent Episodes
Tajai Valentine
My relationship with food ranges from eating for sustenance to eating for emotional fulfillment. I’m an emotional eater and it’s a condition that has so much shame placed on it. Emotional eating should be met with compassion and empathy. Take a listen as I detail my journey with emotional eating. To stay up to date and in the know on future episodes, follow @positivegrowththepodcast on ig. Please be sure to rate and review on the listening platform! Thank you! IG: https://instagram.com/positivegrowththepodcast?igshid=MmIzYWVlNDQ5Yg==--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tajaivalentine/support
Being in a season of rest is tough when you’re in the mindset of always having to be on go. It’s even harder when you’re met with feelings of shame and guilt when resting. Take a listen as I dive into this topic and work through my hang ups with resting. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tajaivalentine/support
There’s a lot of responsibility and expectations placed on the oldest child, and a different set of those things when you are also the oldest daughter. I can across some reels and tik toks about the eldest daughter syndrome and could relate to some of the things being said. Mainly in the differences the eldest daughter gets treated from their siblings. This topic stirs a lot of deep seated emotions within me that have accumulated for a while. Tune in as I give a brief overview on what it’s like being the eldest daughter and the differences I’ve experienced. To stay up to date and in the know on future episodes, follow @positivegrowththepodcast on ig. Please be sure to rate and review on the listening platform! Thank you! IG: https://instagram.com/positivegrowththepodcast?igshid=MmIzYWVlNDQ5Yg==--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tajaivalentine/support
I’ve been making it a point to do things that will push me out of my comfort zone, such as going to activities and events by myself. This past weekend I went to the Sol Blume fest by myself. I ended up having an amazing time, so tune in for all the details. To stay up to date and in the know on future episodes, follow @positivegrowththepodcast on ig. Please be sure to rate and review on the listening platform! Thank you! IG: https://instagram.com/positivegrowththepodcast?igshid=MmIzYWVlNDQ5Yg==
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Well well well, if it isn’t Ms. I’m never drinking again, really not drinking again. A couple months ago I decided to make a lifestyle change, and it has been rough to say the least. I didn’t realize how much I depended on alcohol until I gave it up. Tune into the full episode as I dive in to what factors played into me making this decision. To stay up to date and in the know on future episodes, follow @positivegrowththepodcast on ig. Please be sure to rate and review on the listening platform! Thank you! IG: https://instagram.com/positivegrowththepodcast?igshid=MmIzYWVlNDQ5Yg==
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I feel like we’ve all had a friend that was in a terrible relationship that we wanted to free them from, but how can we do so without coming off offensive or judgy? In what capacity can we be there for our friend to break them from the bare minimum chains, and is it even our place to do so? Listen as I delve into this topic. To stay up to date and in the know on future episodes, follow @positivegrowththepodcast on ig. Please be sure to rate and review on the listening platform! Thank you! I don’t own copyrights to this music.
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Thank you all for your support during my hiatus. I’m so glad to be back and sharing how my life has been over these months. Today I’m discussing my most recent experience with plant medicine, and the many aha moments had. PSA I’m not condoning usage of plant medicine, just saying my own experience. Please be safe and wise. To stay up to date and in the know on future episodes, follow @positivegrowththepodcast on ig. Please be sure to rate and review on the listening platform! Thank you! I don’t own copyrights to this music.
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With healing or evolving, we are encouraged to cry, scream, and yell it out. Those are all healthy ways to regulate yourself, but guess what, so is laughter. Healing doesn’t have to be so saddening, it can be fun too. So sprinkle some laughter in your healing journey. To stay up to date and in the know on future episodes, follow @positivegrowththepodcast on ig. Please be sure to rate and review on the listening platform! Thank you!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tajaivalentine/support
For all my recovering people pleasers, today I discuss speaking up for yourself and having the tough conversations. To stay up to date and in the know on future episodes, follow @positivegrowththepodcast on ig. Please be sure to rate and review on the listening platform! Thank you!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tajaivalentine/support
It’s really hard to be authentic in a space that rewards you for being something other than yourself. But what good is it to be seen if you’re not being you. I’m going to take note from Tabitha Brown’s playbook and stay the course by being me. To stay up to date and in the know on future episodes, follow @positivegrowththepodcast on ig. Please be sure to rate and review on the listening platform! Thank you!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tajaivalentine/support
In todays episode, I will be talking about the day that changed my life forever. To stay up to date and in the know on future episodes, follow @positivegrowththepodcast on ig. Please be sure to rate and review on the listening platform! Thank you!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Todays episode is a special collaboration with Vibes on the Rise where we discuss how 2022 treated us ,and what we’re looking forward to in 2023. Tune in to more episodes by Vibes on the Rise every Friday on all platforms where podcasts are available, and follow them on ig: vibesontherise1. To stay up to date and in the know on future episodes, follow @positivegrowththepodcast on ig. Please be sure to rate and review on the listening platform! Thank you!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
I talked a bit about being abstinent in my last episode, so it’s only right I go in depth about it. Today we’ll be diving in to my sexual journey, and how it led me into practicing abstinence. To stay up to date and in the know on future episodes, follow @positivegrowththepodcast on ig. Please be sure to rate and review on the listening platform! Thank you!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
21 can you do something for me… aye we made it to 21 episodes!!! Today I will be discussing some hard truths I’ve had to face about myself that weren’t so easy. To stay up to date and in the know on future episodes, follow @positivegrowththepodcast on ig. Please be sure to rate and review on the listening platform! Thank you!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Today’s impromptu episode includes updates and a shoutout to all my lovely listeners. I couldn’t have done this without you all, so thank you! To stay up to date and in the know on future episodes, follow @positivegrowththepodcast on ig. Please be sure to rate and review on the listening platform! Thank you!
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Today I discuss my battles with integrating patience in my life and where that stems from. To stay up to date and in the know on future episodes, follow @positivegrowththepodcast on ig. Please be sure to rate and review on the listening platform! Thank you!
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Today we will be talking about celebrating accomplishments before rushing to the next goal. This topic borders into hustle culture and the need to work all day with no play. Thank you Amber for the topic! As promised, you can follow Amber on ig: abcberries for your delicious treats. For all your facial care needs, please follow Davonna on ig: beautyxdavonna. To stay up to date and in the know on future episodes, follow @positivegrowththepodcast on ig. Please be sure to rate and review on the listening platform! Thank you!
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Welcome to a new month! Today we discuss why happiness is not an end all be all, and something that isn’t a constant state. Instead, it’s a feeling and not healthy to always feel. I do recommend achieving something else instead of happiness, so check out the episode to see what it is. To stay up to date and in the know on future episodes, follow @positivegrowththepodcast on ig.
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Surprise, it’s another episode! Today is my dad’s 46th birthday, and I wanted to get on here and talk about the memories I have of him. It’s rough celebrating his birthday each year without him here, so I wanted to do something special. Tune in as I take a trip down memory lane. To stay up to date and in the know on future episodes, follow @positivegrowththepodcast on ig. Also please be sure to rate and leave a review.
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Todays episode is the conclusion for Domestic Violence Awareness month, where I will be talking about the abuse I experienced in my recent relationship. I felt like it would provide me relief to put this out there because holding all this in has been tearing me apart and a lot of things in this episode I discuss, I haven’t told anyone. This abuse in this relationship is something I’m still processing, and I can’t help but feel I have to prove it was abuse because I was told in the relationship that I was over exaggerating. It was hard for me to realize that I was in an abusive relationship because I didn’t think I would ever be that person. There are a lot of different types of domestic abuse and I hope this episode raises awareness for the types that aren’t talked about as much. Please excuse the background noise from my puppy Gizmo. To stay up to date and in the know on future episodes, follow @positivegrowththepodcast on ig. Also please be sure to rate and leave a review.
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In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness month, I asked my Grandma to be my guest today to provide a safe space for her to share her testimony. Please be warned that there are mentions of violence in this episode based on what my Grandma went through. Thank you Grandma for coming on and sharing your story. To stay up to date and in the know on future episodes, follow @positivegrowththepodcast on ig. Also please be sure to rate and leave a review.
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In lieu of Domestic Violence Awareness month, I wanted to bring my girl Daniela in the show to shed light on this overlooked topic. Daniela’s ig- @daniwiththecamera To stay up to date and in the know on future episodes, follow @positivegrowththepodcast on ig
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I was asked one day why I feel like I always have to be strong and don’t like to be seen as weak. After digging deep, I found that being strong was something that was passed down to me as a black woman. And although I am thankful for it, I can see how always being strong has hindered me. To day we talk about the strong black woman trope and the history behind it. Follow my guests at: @shenaylasoul/ @herbsnroots_ See her live https://linktr.ee/shenaylasoul?fbclid=IwAR3Zp8rqGIifC_u-LT0GLt0kEGWhsYRUMAIOzbj-4pAKgY8JW21lfUKHsdY @stillthebluntreader- Crystal @mamimeme2- Demetrice To stay up to date and in the know on future episodes, follow @positivegrowththepodcast on ig Sources: https://jps.library.utoronto.ca/index.php/knots/article/download/29187/21755/66619 https://www.teenvogue.com/story/strong-black-woman-stereotype-oped https://the-take.com/watch/the-strong-black-woman-trope-explained https://th
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With the season change, I really wanted to check in with myself and reflect to get a clear picture on how I’m feeling. After doing some journaling and thinking, this is what I came up with. To stay up to date and in the know, please follow on ig @positivegrowththepodcast. Be sure to rate and subscribe for more episodes.
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Hurt people hurt people and we allow the pain people cause us to make us close off our love and be emotionally unavailable. Today we discuss this topic and more. To keep up to date and in the know, please follow @positivegrowththepodcast on ig. Please be sure to follow on the listening platform and rate.
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To forgive or not to forgive? I’m sure we’ve all found ourselves at this crossroads and had a hard time figuring out what was the best decision. Forgiveness has been taught to always be the answer, but I think not forgiving is a better option at times. Today we discuss why not forgiving is healthy too. To keep up to date and in the know, please follow @positivegrowththepodcast on ig. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe for future episodes!
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I realized that some of you may not know the basics about me, so today we dive in to some facts about Tajai and questions asked by listeners. If you’re looking to make a change in your skincare routine, please follow @beautyxdavonna on ig. I’m telling you, she is the best and so sweet! For the next listeners question segment, please send by questions or stories by DM or hit the email link @positivegrowththepodcast on ig. To stay in the know and updated on future episodes, please follow @positivegrowththepodcast on ig.
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Ew feelings, what are those? For the longest I suppressed my feelings and emotions because I was not comfortable with them and hadn’t been taught how to deal with them. If this sounds like you, then tune in! To stay up to date and in the know, follow @positivegrowththepodcast on ig.
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In todays episode we discuss my addictions and what I do to get my fix. How did these addictions come about and are they leaving or staying? To stay up to date, please follow positivegrowththepodcast on ig. Don’t follow for future episodes! While you’re here, please rate and review.
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We’ve all heard from our parents, “Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me”, in response when we told them a bully said something mean to us. How valid is that saying though, because the words still hurt right? Today we’ll be discussing how words hurt and can lead to negative thoughts and feelings. To stay up to date, please follow @positivegrowththepodcast on ig. If you haven’t already, subscribe to receive keep up on new episodes on whatever platform you’re using.
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What is something you’ve been wanting to do, but can’t seem to make the time for? Today we discuss taking advantage of the time we have to accomplish whatever we have our heart set on. To stay up to date and in the know, please follow @positivegrowththepodcast on ig. If you are interested in coaching, you can find my coach on ig @stillthebluntreader
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It’s only my 3rd episode out idk Lil Uzi voice with a shoulder roll What emotion do you try to avoid and why? What makes you afraid to feel it, and what are you afraid will happen when you do?
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If saying no without feeling guilty, over explaining, or justifying your answer is hard then this is the episode for you! Today we discuss saying no and how to overcome the fear of this simple two letter word. To keep up to date and in the know, please follow @positivegrowththepodcast on ig.
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Today we’re going to talk about the hang ups that kept me from putting action to my goals, and how a book changed that.
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