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Why does negativity go viral while good vibes struggle for likes? 📲📉
In this eye-opening clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, Kia breaks down the reality of social media algorithms. Referencing books like The Chaos Machine, she points out how negative, dramatic, or violent content gets pushed to hundreds of thousands of views, while positive posts—like cooking videos, martial arts clips, and cute pet videos—get a… →
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You can’t pull someone out of the deep end if they keep dragging you under 🏊♀️🚨
In this powerful clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, Kia shares deep insight on recognizing when trying to help someone crosses the line into taking on their “pool of misery.” When someone’s negativity begins consuming your energy and filling up your own space, Kia reminds us that it’s time to set a boundary and… →
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You can’t save someone if they drag you down into the deep end with them. 🌊🛑
In this clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, I reflect on a powerful metaphor: reaching out a hand to help someone who is struggling, only to have them yank you into their “pool of misery.” When someone else’s negativity begins consuming your peace and energy, it’s a clear sign that you need to protect… →
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When Genuinely Kind People Exist, Everyone Looks For ‘The Catch. 😂
Call it a facade or call it naive, but kindness really isn’t an act. In this clip, I talk about how people are often thrown off by my natural warmth and assume I must be naive—while Kia chimes in with a hilarious voucher confirming that my positivity isn’t a front! People are so used to… →
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Nobody is a Monolithic Group 🗣️💯
In this clip, Kia breaks down why we need to stop lumping people together based on a single identity or bad experience. Whether it’s entire groups, friends, or even family, people are individuals—and everyone deserves to be taken on a case-by-case basis. Treating people as individuals instead of painting them with a broad brush is… →
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Some words spoken by educators stick with us forever 💔📚
In this emotional clip, Kia and I look back on a pivotal classroom memory. Kia reflects on how a Black female teacher in a predominantly white school broke her spirit and altered her path in ways she didn’t fully realize until therapy. I also shared my own memory of being publicly shut down by the… →
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I’m Never Wrong, I’m Just Early🔮✨
In this podcast clip, Kia talks about learning to trust her gut instinct. When your intuition tells you something about a situation or person ahead of time, it’s easy to second-guess yourself—thinking it’s just past trauma or personal bias talking. But more often than not, your gut was right all along. 🧠💡 How often do… →
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Use Your Voice Early, And Set Your Boundaries Then. 🗣️✨
In this clip from the podcast, Kia breaks down how finding and using your voice early in life saves you from so many unnecessary trials, tribulations, and the constant need to stay on guard. Setting clear boundaries upfront protects your peace and keeps you from having to second-guess everyone’s motives later on. 💡💬 What’s one… →
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North Philadelphia Born and Raised
“How did you grow up in North Philly and never get into a physical fight?” 🤔 My guest, Dee, is dropping some absolute gems on the latest episode of My Dog Taught Me. For Dee, walking away from conflict isn’t about fear—it’s about protecting her peace and her energy. When someone else tries to bring… →
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