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Stop Letting Others Write Your Story

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  Stop Letting Others Write Your Story https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-power-to-name--70223572 Who told you who you were? Was it a system that benefits from your confusion, or was it the voice of your ancestors whispered in your quietest moments? Today marks a powerful shift in the calendar as we enter the Kujichagulia cycle. In this episode, we tackle the tension between who the world wants you to be and who you were created to become. The year 2026 is the Year of Ujima, but collective work is impossible if the individuals involved are operating on "borrowed" identities. We explore why your self-determination is the secret ingredient to our community's success and how to reclaim the power of your own name. If you’ve been feeling out of alignment, the answer isn't "out there"—it's in the way you define your "here." Get the Nguzo Saba Narrative Map Find your way and gain the clarity needed to navigate your personal and professional life wi...

“Sweet Lies”: How Sugar Is Silently Sabotaging Our Minds and Our Youth

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🍬“Sweet Lies”: How Sugar Is Silently Sabotaging Our Minds and Our Youth In the Gye-Nyame Journey, we constantly talk about reclaiming control of our lives—our thoughts, our time, our energy. But one of the biggest saboteurs of that control might be sitting right in your pantry, masked behind a thousand names. That saboteur is sugar . The Hidden Chains of Sugar Sugar is more than just a sweetener—it's an addictive substance that hijacks the brain’s reward system. Studies have shown that sugar can be more addictive than cocaine in animal tests. It lights up the same neural pathways and leaves the body craving more. When we talk about freedom, health, and liberation, we cannot ignore this powerful substance that’s quietly shaping our moods, our waistlines, and our willpower. Eliminating or drastically reducing sugar is like breaking invisible chains . You think clearer. Your energy levels stabilize. Your mood improves. You sleep better. Your skin glows. And most importantly, you be...