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5: The Truth About Love, Healing & Intentionality | Miahjé

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I sit down with Miahjé for a deep conversation about love, healing, faith, purpose, self discovery, and what it really means to become who you need to be. We talk about her writing journey, why love is a mirror, why no one is coming to save you, dating wit...

Highlights

In this episode, Myles sits down with Miahjé, a Howard University alumna and Zeta Phi Beta member, for a candid conversation about love, healing, faith, and self-discovery. Miahjé shares her journey of writing on Substack, the transformative realization that no one is coming to save you, and the importance of intentional living and relationships. Together, they explore the messy process of growth, the power of taking control of your life, and the value of patience in building a lasting legacy.
00:00
Self-work and spiritual shifts lead to breakthroughs.
01:59
Defining oneself is an ongoing journey beyond labels.
04:18
Freshman Week and the friendships formed were the best part.
08:40
Deposits and payment plans ensure commitment.
09:10
Writing is a way to utilize my gifts and connect deeply with others.
13:01
Love is a mirror reflecting our internal state.
22:00
Being equally yoked means sharing core views, not agreeing on everything.
24:24
Love alone isn't enough for lasting relationships.
33:42
No one is coming to save you.
47:38
No one is coming to save me.
52:13
Don't take criticism personally; it's often about others' insecurities.
54:25
Life's challenges are training, not punishment.
55:35
Healing is a purification process involving the death of the old self.
1:00:22
Sustainable success and legacy take time.
1:02:44
Create more than you consume to avoid stagnation.
1:02:46
Embrace authenticity in your own life.

Chapters

Intro
00:00
Who Are You Without Labels?
01:59
Favorite Howard Memories & Freshman Week
04:18
Lessons From Line Sister Trips
06:29
Why She Started Writing on Substack
09:10
Love Is a Mirror: Relationships Reflect You
13:01
Non-Negotiables & Being Equally Yoked
19:42
The Biggest Lie About Love
24:24
“No One Is Coming to Save Me” Realization
33:41
Taking Your Power Back
38:20
Fear of Being Seen & Starting Anyway
49:51
How Faith Changed Her View on Love
54:25
Healing, Transformation & Becoming Someone New
55:35
The Long Game: Why Growth Takes Time
1:00:18
Creating Without Expectations
1:01:26
Final Message
1:02:44

Transcript

Myles: Well, it's recording, It is recording. How are you feeling? How are you feeling? It's a long time coming. I'm excited, I'm excited, too. And I was just going through your Substack right before this, and you said, life is about to get crazy. By the w...