I was having a conversation with a friend recently and we begin to talk about

unlearning. Being from the South there are a lot of beliefs and ways of being I

picked up. I've said this before but I'm at the uncomfortable place in my life where I am

radically unlearning things that I taught myself, believed, and accepted as fact when I was a child. But let me be clear.

Unlearning is not about forgetting. It's about having the ability to recognize old

thought processes that no longer serve you and choosing to

redirect yourself and go an alternative route mentally. Before we get into this episode I want to let you guys know that we have a

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What is going on, beautiful people?

You are listening to the Affirmations for Black Girls Podcast,

where we focus on personal growth

and cultivating a healthy relationship with ourselves.

I'm your host, Tyra the creative, actress, content creator, and mental health enthusiasts.

And let's chat. Unlearning has been a huge subject in my life in

recent years and I have just gotten to the point where I am comfortable with being

uncomfortable in this space of unlearning and with that being said this week's affirmation is

Unlearning old habits and ways of being that no longer serve me gives way to radical growth and prosperity.

Let's drop in together guys.

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