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The Trauma Within Balancing Academia and Personal Growth W/ Dr. Tykeia Nicole
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What happens when a scholar, storyteller, and believer navigates the multifaceted challenges of life and academia? This week, we sit down with the inspiring Dr. Tykeia Nicole, co-host of the Get and Grown podcast, to uncover her extraordinary journey. As a daughter, sister, and Black woman, Dr. Tykeia shares her heartfelt experiences and insights on balancing personal growth with professional demands. From early influences that sparked her curiosity to the invaluable lessons learned from navigating academia as a Black woman, this episode is a treasure trove of wisdom and resilience.
Dr. Tykeia opens up about the profound impact of grief, sharing her deeply personal experience of losing her brother just days before a major milestone. Her story highlights the unpredictable nature of grief and the essential role of community support during such tumultuous times. We explore how grief intertwines with other life events, leading to a broader discussion on mental health, emotional well-being, and the importance of giving oneself grace. This conversation serves as a poignant reminder that amidst life's chaos, prioritizing self-care and emotional expression is not just beneficial, but necessary for healing and growth.
In our final segment, Dr. Tykeia delves into the journey of unlearning societal expectations and reclaiming personal identity. She provides candid anecdotes about the challenges of shedding ingrained roles and the liberating experience of embracing one's true self. From unlearning the need for external validation to discovering the joy of self-acceptance and self-soothing strategies, this episode offers practical advice for anyone looking to transform their life. Tune in for a deeply moving and insightful conversation with Dr. Tykeia, filled with actionable takeaways on navigating life's twists and turns with grace and authenticity.
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Thank you all for listening. Set a boundary with yourself this week, set a boundary with someone else. If someone else does not respect that boundary. LET THEM LOOSE YOU! Stay hydrated internally and externally. We do not have an ashy family.
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1. The Trauma Within Balancing Academia and Personal Growth W/ Dr. Tykeia Nicole (00:00:00)
2. Get Grown Podcast Co-Host Interview (00:00:21)
3. [Ad] Eye-Opening Moments Podcast (00:09:43)
4. (Cont.) Get Grown Podcast Co-Host Interview (00:10:19)
5. Navigating Grad School and Life (00:16:02)
6. Navigating Grief and Community Support (00:23:39)
7. Navigating Mental Health and Healing (00:36:10)
8. Unlearning and Personal Transformation (00:50:36)
9. Self-Discovery and Unlearning (00:58:11)
10. Self-Care and Self-Soothing Strategies (01:03:52)
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