In this episode of Selfed, we dive into the evolution of religion and its relevance in modern society. Through a thought-provoking conversation with a young lady planning to modernize Christianity, I explore the difference between spirituality and religion. We discuss the balance between upholding tradition and embracing presence, and how integrating the two could lead to a more relatable belief system.

In this episode of Selfed, I reflect on my decision to move to Portland, Oregon, despite the rising cost of living. The real cost we often overlook is the cost of NOT living—ignoring intuition, repressing natural expression, and not pursuing our passions. Join me as I explore the peace that comes with aligning with your true purpose, even when it means making tough choices along the way.

In this episode of Selfed, I dive into my struggles with unconditional acceptance. As someone who often tries to change people and situations out of love, I've realized that this approach leaves me emotionally drained. Through self-reflection, I explore the importance of accepting what is and how this shift can positively impact my relationships and self-connection.

In this episode of Selfed, I explore the potential origins of a "fuckboy" through my own dating experiences. After some connectual frustrations, I took action by joining dating sites, updating my profile, and processing what dating really means when staying true to oneself. We also discuss the concept of wholeness in masculinity and femininity.

In this episode of Selfed, I explore the symbolic meanings of Fight, Flight, Freeze, and the added response of moving Forward. I share my reflections on a symbolic dream, the spiritual significance of possums, and how these elements loop into my reality of dependence and the need to move forward. We dive into the intense feelings around fear, excitement, success, and failure, and how they motivate us to choose our response to triggers.

In Selfed Episode 23, I reflect on the significance of change and self-exploration. Traveling took me out of my daily roles and allowed me to reconnect with my true self—a dreamer living with consistency between beliefs and behaviors. The question "How does that serve you?" triggered a deeper understanding of my need for self-exploration, prompting me to assess where I am and why I'm here.

In Selfed Episode 22, I explore the possibilities that arise when I shift my mindset to make my obstacles and opportunities work for me. After asking myself "What do I want?" in the previous episode, I’ve decided to take my own advice and set my goal to align with everything I desire, rather than settling for limited outcomes. This episode marks a transition as I contemplate bringing guests onto the podcast to expand the self-education perspective offered here.

In Selfed Episode 21, I confront my habit of conforming my needs to external circumstances. A Netflix series, near-death experience, and quality company made me realize how backwards this process is. I explore the power of belief and the impact of aligning actions with personal desires rather than external pressures. This episode also delves into the dynamics of relationships where one person knows who they are, and the other doesn’t—leading to potential conformity, resentment, and unhappiness.

In Selfed Episode 20, I challenge the idea of "meeting people where they are" and argue that it's more important to meet people where YOU are. I explore how adapting to others’ levels can highlight our own insecurities and create inconsistencies in our interactions. This episode is about aligning your energy and intentions with who you are, rather than adjusting to others’ circumstances.

In Selfed Episode 19, I explore the recurring pattern of unhealthy emotional support in my relationships and how it impacts my overall well-being. I share my insights on aligning emotional support with my spirit's needs versus my body's needs, and how disengaging from what doesn’t serve my overall mission helps prevent burnout. This episode emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries and prioritizing self-care.

In Selfed Episode 18, I share a profound moment of awareness that emerged from hearing about multiple suicides within a short time span. I explore how repression of my feelings of impatience has led to a new understanding: impatience can be transformed into initiative. This episode dives into how I’m channeling this realization into taking decisive actions toward creating systemic change in suicide prevention.

In Selfed Episode 17, I dive into a new perspective on success inspired by the Netflix Anime series, Record of Ragnarok. The series highlights the contrast between humanity and the Gods, emphasizing the significance of mortality. I discuss how adopting the intention to fail, much like a character known for his losses, can be a powerful mindset shift in the pursuit of success.

In this episode, I dive into the challenge of prioritizing self-expression amidst constant distractions and urges to "do" rather than "be." Inspired by reflections from my Yoga teacher training, I explore a new practice to balance the extremes of tending to needs versus creating space for stillness.

This episode reflects on the shift from honesty to transparency, especially from the perspective of someone who has had the opportunity to indulge in necessary luxuries of healing during the pandemic. I discuss the realization of my financial worth and the year-long journey to break free from beliefs that no longer serve me.

In this episode, I delve into the importance of self-prioritization, particularly in dating and time management. Through recent dating experiences where my time was disrespected, I realized the value of setting boundaries and recognizing the difference between prioritizing oneself and being selfish.

In this episode of Selfed, I reflect on a profound food analogy that my friend shared with me while we were cooking. As I struggled to cut sweet potatoes, my friend’s simple observation made me realize how much effort we often put into changing others instead of accepting them for who they are.

In this episode of Selfed, I explore the deep connection between the body and stored emotions, focusing on how my life has been shaped by a need to prove that I deserve to be here. Through Yoga, I’ve worked on releasing these deep-seated feelings, particularly in the root chakra, and embracing the fact that simply being here is enough.

In this episode, I dive into the concept of "energy in motion," which I believe is the expanded meaning of emotions. Reflecting on recent breakups, I discuss how crucial support, challenge, and celebration are in my relationships to feel emotionally safe and seen. As a Black man dating outside my race, I also explore the complexities of expressing emotions without fear of misinterpretation.

When things are going well, why do we struggle to embrace the positivity and lean into our securities? In this episode, I explore the challenges of cultivating positive emotions and why self-trust is crucial to leading with intuition. Learn how to create more comfort with positive experiences and shift away from the familiar negativity.

The external impacts the internal and the internal impacts the external