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Welcome back to Living Your Truth with Tavares. I'm your host, Tavares Garrett, and welcome to Season 11, Episode 12. Today's episode may be one of the most important conversations we've had all season. It's called... "Me and My Heart Are Enough." I want you to hear that again. Me and my heart are enough. Not because I have all the money. Not because I have the perfect relationship. Not because I've achieved every goal. Not because everyone approves of me. But because my value has never depended on what I possess. It has always existed within me. We live in a world that constantly tells us we're missing something. "You need more followers." "You need more money." "You need a better body." "You need another degree." "You need another relationship." "You need another title." "You need another achievement." The message is always the same: "You're almost enough... but not quite." And after hearing that message long enough, many people begin believing it. They spend years chasing validation. Years chasing approval. Years chasing external success... While quietly believing they are incomplete. Today, I want to challenge that belief. Because I believe one of the greatest acts of healing is realizing that before the applause... Before the promotions... Before the recognition... Before anyone else chooses you... You can choose yourself. Tavares A Garrett Links ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/tavaresagarrett⁠⁠ Amazon Books by TAG Publishing ⁠https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B08778562H⁠ The Body Synthesis Mind, Body, Nutrition, Results.  ⁠Body Synthesis - Mind, Body, Spirit, Nutrition, Results.⁠ The Body Synthesis Store Link ⁠https://payhip.com/thebodysynthesis The Body Synthesis/NUSkin Premium Skin-Care Essentials  Beauty and Wellness | Nu Skin⁠ The Black Love Xperience Podcast hosted by Am & T  ⁠https://anchor.fm/black-love-xperienc⁠  Kangen Water - Upgrade Your Water Kangen K8 | Better Water From Your Tap TAG MGMT Media Coverage Activations ⁠www.tagmgmt.net

Welcome back to Living Your Truth with Tavares. I'm your host, Tavares Garrett, and welcome to Season 11, Episode 11. Today's episode is deeply personal. It's about something I think many of us experience but rarely talk about. It's called... Reminding Yourself of You. Have you ever looked in the mirror and thought, "I don't even recognize myself anymore." Not because you've changed physically... But because somewhere along the journey... You lost pieces of yourself. Maybe life happened. Maybe trauma happened. Maybe parenthood. Maybe marriage. Maybe divorce. Maybe addiction. Maybe grief. Maybe success. Maybe failure. Maybe years of putting everyone else first. Whatever the reason... One day you woke up and realized... You've been surviving for so long... That you forgot who you are outside of survival. Today's episode is about coming home to yourself. It's about remembering your voice. Your values. Your purpose. Your joy. Your strength. Your identity. Because the world spends enough time telling you who you should become. Sometimes you need to stop... And remember who you've always been. Love Yourself, Love Each Other and Live Your Truth, LYTWT Podcast Tavares A Garrett Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/tavaresagarrett⁠⁠⁠⁠ Amazon Books by TAG Publishing ⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B08778562H⁠⁠⁠ The Body Synthesis Mind, Body, Nutrition, Results.  ⁠⁠⁠Body Synthesis - Mind, Body, Spirit, Nutrition, Results.⁠⁠⁠ The Body Synthesis Store Link ⁠⁠⁠https://payhip.com/thebodysynthesis⁠⁠ The Body Synthesis/NUSkin Premium Skin-Care Essentials  ⁠⁠Beauty and Wellness | Nu Skin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Black Love Xperience Podcast hosted by Am & T  ⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/black-love-xperienc⁠⁠⁠  TAG MGMT Media Coverage Activations ⁠⁠⁠www.tagmgmt.net

Welcome back to Living Your Truth with Tavares. I'm your host, Tavares Garrett, and welcome to Season 11, Episode 10. Today's conversation is one that I believe every single person needs to hear. It's about two of the most powerful letters in the English language. N...O. No. Such a simple word. Yet for so many people, it's one of the hardest words to say. Why? Because saying no often comes with guilt. Fear. Anxiety. The fear of disappointing someone. The fear of rejection. The fear of conflict. The fear of being misunderstood. So instead of saying no... We overcommit. We overextend. We overexplain. We people-please. And eventually... We become exhausted trying to keep everyone else happy while quietly neglecting ourselves. Today's episode isn't about becoming selfish. It's about becoming intentional. It's about learning that every time you say yes to something... You're automatically saying no to something else. Your time. Your energy. Your peace. Your health. Your family. Your purpose. So today, let's talk about the power of saying no—and why it may be one of the healthiest decisions you ever learn to make. Love Yourself, Love Each Other and Live Your Truth, LYTWT Podcast Tavares A Garrett Links: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/tavaresagarrett⁠⁠⁠ Amazon Books by TAG Publishing ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B08778562H⁠⁠ The Body Synthesis Mind, Body, Nutrition, Results.  ⁠⁠Body Synthesis - Mind, Body, Spirit, Nutrition, Results.⁠⁠ The Body Synthesis Store Link ⁠⁠https://payhip.com/thebodysynthesis⁠ The Body Synthesis/NUSkin Premium Skin-Care Essentials  ⁠Beauty and Wellness | Nu Skin⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Black Love Xperience Podcast hosted by Am & T  ⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/black-love-xperienc⁠⁠  TAG MGMT Media Coverage Activations ⁠⁠www.tagmgmt.net

Welcome back to Living Your Truth with Tavares. I'm your host, Tavares Garrett, and this is Season 11, Episode 9. Today's conversation is about one word that has the power to completely transform your life. Accountability. Now, let's be honest. Most people don't like accountability. Why? Because accountability requires something many people avoid: Ownership. Ownership of our choices.Ownership of our habits.Ownership of our attitudes.Ownership of our healing.Ownership of our future. And here's what I've learned over the years: The moment you stop blaming everyone else...is the moment your life begins to change. Accountability isn't about guilt. It isn't about shame. It isn't about beating yourself up. It's about looking in the mirror and saying: "This is where I am... and I have the power to influence where I go next." That is one of the most empowering realizations a person can have. Today we're going to explore what accountability really means, why so many people resist it, what science says about personal responsibility, and how accountability can become one of the greatest forms of freedom you'll ever experience. Love Yourself, Love Each Other and Live Your Truth, LYTWT Podcast Tavares A Garrett Links: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/tavaresagarrett⁠⁠ Amazon Books by TAG Publishing ⁠https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B08778562H⁠ The Body Synthesis Mind, Body, Nutrition, Results.  ⁠Body Synthesis - Mind, Body, Spirit, Nutrition, Results.⁠ The Body Synthesis Store Link ⁠https://payhip.com/thebodysynthesis The Body Synthesis/NUSkin Premium Skin-Care Essentials  Beauty and Wellness | Nu Skin⁠ The Black Love Xperience Podcast hosted by Am & T  ⁠https://anchor.fm/black-love-xperienc⁠  TAG MGMT Media Coverage Activations ⁠www.tagmgmt.net

Welcome back to Living Your Truth with Tavares. I'm your host, Tavares Garrett, and this is Season 11, BONUS Episode. Today's conversation is about one-word KEHLANI. WE CELEBRATE YOU KEHLANI!!! Kehlani Ashley Parrish was born on April 24, 1995, in Oakland, California. They were adopted and raised by their aunt when their mother, who had a drug addiction, served time in jail. Kehlani's father, who also had a drug addiction, died when they were a toddler. During their teenage years, they attended the Oakland School for the Arts, where they initially practiced dance, particularly ballet and modern dance. Early in her life, Kehlani aspired to train as a dancer at the Juilliard School, but they had a knee injury in junior high, which led them to turn their attention towards singing. While living with their aunt, Kehlani was exposed almost exclusively to R&B and neo soul artists, such as Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu and Jill Scott, whom today they describe as some of their early musical influences. When they were 14, Kehlani was recruited to join a local pop cover band, PopLyfe. Kehlani's singing career effectively began when they started out as a member and lead vocalist for the group called PopLyfe. The band's music was produced by former Tony! Toni! Tone! member D'Wayne Wiggins. Within two years, the group performed throughout the Bay Area and other cities. In 2011, they auditioned for the sixth season of America's Got Talent, and eventually finished in fourth place. During their final appearance, judge Piers Morgan told Kehlani, "You've got real talent, but I don't think you need the group." Kehlani is a vegan.  They have spoken about their past experiences being a survivor of sexual assault and rape. Kehlani has been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD) and bipolar disorder. In an interview with Power 106, Kehlani discusses their attempted suicide was due to the negative media response as well as their first major heartbreak. They state that their album was therapeutic through their difficult time. During their recovery, they got a tattoo that says "perdida y encontrada" which in English translates to "lost and found". Today we're going to explore the album KEHLANI, and why so many people love it, what it says about personal responsibility, and how accountability can become one of the greatest forms of freedom you'll ever experience. KEHLANI YOU'RE LOVED AND YOU ARE SEEN. LOVE, Living Your Truth w/ Tavares Podcast Tavares A Garrett Links ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/tavaresagarrett⁠⁠⁠⁠ Amazon Books by TAG Publishing ⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B08778562H⁠⁠⁠ The Body Synthesis Mind, Body, Nutrition, Results.  ⁠⁠⁠Body Synthesis - Mind, Body, Spirit, Nutrition, Results.⁠⁠⁠ The Body Synthesis Store Link ⁠⁠⁠https://payhip.com/thebodysynthesis⁠⁠⁠ The Black Love Xperience Podcast hosted by Am & T  ⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/black-love-xperienc⁠⁠⁠  TAG MGMT Media Coverage Activations ⁠⁠⁠www.tagmgmt.net

Welcome back to Living Your Truth with Tavares. I'm your host, Tavares Garrett, and this is Season 11, Episode 9. Today's conversation is about one word that has the power to completely transform your life. Accountability. Now, let's be honest. Most people don't like accountability. Why? Because accountability requires something many people avoid: Ownership. Ownership of our choices.Ownership of our habits.Ownership of our attitudes.Ownership of our healing.Ownership of our future. And here's what I've learned over the years: The moment you stop blaming everyone else...is the moment your life begins to change. Accountability isn't about guilt. It isn't about shame. It isn't about beating yourself up. It's about looking in the mirror and saying: "This is where I am... and I have the power to influence where I go next." That is one of the most empowering realizations a person can have. Today we're going to explore what accountability really means, why so many people resist it, what science says about personal responsibility, and how accountability can become one of the greatest forms of freedom you'll ever experience. Tavares A Garrett Links ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/tavaresagarrett⁠⁠⁠ Amazon Books by TAG Publishing ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B08778562H⁠⁠ The Body Synthesis Mind, Body, Nutrition, Results.  ⁠⁠Body Synthesis - Mind, Body, Spirit, Nutrition, Results.⁠⁠ The Body Synthesis Store Link ⁠⁠https://payhip.com/thebodysynthesis⁠⁠ The Black Love Xperience Podcast hosted by Am & T  ⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/black-love-xperienc⁠⁠  TAG MGMT Media Coverage Activations ⁠⁠www.tagmgmt.net

Welcome back to Living Your Truth with Tavares. This is Season 11, Episode 7. Today we're talking about something that I think almost everyone experiences at some point in life, but very few people talk about openly. Being "Out to Lunch Mentally." You know what I mean. You're physically present, but mentally somewhere else. You're sitting in a meeting, but your mind is replaying an argument. You're having dinner with family, but you're worrying about tomorrow. You're driving down the road and suddenly realize you don't remember the last five miles. You're talking to someone you care about, but you're only half-listening because your mind is carrying the weight of a hundred different thoughts. You look present. But internally? You're checked out. Today, I want to explore what happens when our minds become overloaded, distracted, exhausted, or disconnected from the present moment. Because if we're not careful, we can spend years physically showing up while mentally being absent from our own lives. Tavares A Garrett Links ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/tavaresagarrett⁠⁠ Amazon Books by TAG Publishing ⁠https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B08778562H⁠ The Body Synthesis Mind, Body, Nutrition, Results.  ⁠Body Synthesis - Mind, Body, Spirit, Nutrition, Results.⁠ The Body Synthesis Store Link ⁠https://payhip.com/thebodysynthesis⁠ The Black Love Xperience Podcast hosted by Am & T  ⁠https://anchor.fm/black-love-xperienc⁠  TAG MGMT Media Coverage Activations ⁠www.tagmgmt.net

Welcome back to Living Your Truth with Tavares. This is Season 11, Episode 6. Today we're talking about something that every person wants, but very few people intentionally create: Clarity. Clarity about your life.Clarity about your purpose.Clarity about your relationships.Clarity about your next steps.Clarity about who you are becoming. And if we're honest, one of the most frustrating feelings in life is confusion. Not knowing what to do.Not knowing what decision to make.Not knowing who to trust.Not knowing what direction to take. Confusion creates anxiety. Confusion creates hesitation. Confusion creates fear. But here's what I've learned: Clarity isn't something you find. Clarity is something you create. Most people are waiting for clarity to arrive. They're waiting for the perfect sign.The perfect opportunity.The perfect answer. But clarity often emerges through action, reflection, and honesty. Today we're going to talk about how clarity shapes every aspect of life, why so many people struggle to find it, and practical ways to develop it for yourself. LYT Tavares A Garrett Links ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/tavaresagarrett⁠⁠ Amazon Books by TAG Publishing ⁠https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B08778562H⁠ The Body Synthesis Mind, Body, Nutrition, Results.  ⁠Body Synthesis - Mind, Body, Spirit, Nutrition, Results.⁠ The Body Synthesis Store Link ⁠https://payhip.com/thebodysynthesis⁠ The Black Love Xperience Podcast hosted by Am & T  ⁠https://anchor.fm/black-love-xperienc⁠  TAG MGMT Media Coverage Activations ⁠www.tagmgmt.net

Welcome back to Living Your Truth with Tavares. This is Season 11, Episode 5. Today we're talking about a word that has the power to transform every area of your life: Discipline. Now, when people hear the word discipline, many immediately think of restriction. They think of sacrifice.Rules.Pressure.Pain. But I want to challenge that perspective today. Because discipline isn't punishment. Discipline is self-respect in action. It's the ability to keep commitments to yourself long after the excitement fades. It's doing what needs to be done even when you don't feel like doing it. And if we're being honest, most people don't fail because they lack talent. Most people don't fail because they lack intelligence. Many people struggle because they lack consistency. And consistency is built through discipline. The truth is, discipline isn't what holds you back. Discipline is what sets you free. Today we're going to talk about what discipline really is, why it's so difficult, how science explains it, and how you can develop more of it in your own life. LYT Tavares A Garrett Links ⁠https://linktr.ee/tavaresagarrett⁠ Amazon Books by TAG Publishing https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B08778562H The Body Synthesis Mind, Body, Nutrition, Results.  Body Synthesis - Mind, Body, Spirit, Nutrition, Results. The Body Synthesis Store Link https://payhip.com/thebodysynthesis The Black Love Xperience Podcast hosted by Am & T  https://anchor.fm/black-love-xperienc  TAG MGMT Media Coverage Activations www.tagmgmt.net

Welcome back to Living Your Truth with Tavares. This is Season 11, Episode 4. Today we’re talking about direction. Not speed.Not perfection.Not status. Direction. Because one of the biggest mistakes people make in life is focusing more on how fast they’re moving instead of where they’re actually going. And I think a lot of people today feel overwhelmed, distracted, emotionally exhausted, and mentally scattered because they’re moving constantly…but without clear direction. Busy does not always mean purposeful. Movement does not always mean progress. You can be active and still lost. And one thing I’ve learned is this: Direction determines destination. Your habits.Your mindset.Your environment.Your relationships.Your daily decisions. All of them are either moving you closer to the life you want…or further away from it. So today we’re going to talk about direction.How to find it.How to protect it.And why clarity is one of the most powerful things a person can develop. Amazon Books by Tavares Allen Garrett https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B08778562H The Body Synthesis Website Link: Body Synthesis - Mind, Body, Spirit, Nutrition, Results. The Body Synthesis Store Link https://payhip.com/thebodysynthesis The Black Love Xperience Podcast Season 4 hosted by Amber & Tavares   https://anchor.fm/black-love-xperienc  Tavares A Garrett Link https://linktr.ee/tavaresagarrett email the show- [email protected]

Welcome back to Living Your Truth with Tavares. This is Season 11, Episode 3. Today we’re talking about Humility. And I think humility is one of the most misunderstood qualities in today’s world. Because people often confuse humility with weakness. But humility is not weakness. Humility is awareness.Humility is emotional intelligence.Humility is strength under control. A humble person doesn’t think less of themselves. They simply don’t need to think they’re above everybody else. And in a culture where people constantly chase validation, attention, status, and image…Humility has become rare. But I truly believe humility is one of the foundations of growth. Because the moment you believe you know everything…you stop learning. The moment you believe you’re above accountability…you stop evolving. And the moment ego controls your life…peace usually disappears. So today we’re going to talk about humility.What it really means.Why it matters.How it impacts relationships, leadership, healing, and personal growth.And why some of the strongest people in the world are also the humblest. Tavares A Garrett Link ⁠https://linktr.ee/tavaresagarrett⁠ Amazon Books by Tavares Allen Garrett ⁠https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B08778562H⁠ The Body Synthesis ⁠www.thebodysynthesis.com⁠

Welcome back to Living Your Truth with Tavares. This is Season 11, Episode 2. Today we’re talking about something that impacts every area of life: Self-confidence. The way you walk into rooms.The way you handle pressure.The way you speak.The way you love.The way you lead.The way you recover from failure. Confidence touches everything. But here’s the truth:A lot of people think confidence is something you’re born with. It’s not. Confidence is built. It’s developed through repetition. Through resilience.Through keeping promises to yourself. Through surviving difficult moments and realizing: “I’m stronger than I thought.” And unfortunately, many people lose confidence over time. Life happens.Criticism happens.Rejection happens.Failure happens.Trauma happens. Sometimes confidence doesn’t disappear overnight.Sometimes it erodes slowly. One disappointment at a time. But today we’re going to talk about rebuilding it. Not fake confidence.Not ego.Not arrogance. Real confidence. The kind that comes from knowing who you are. Tavares A Garrett Link https://linktr.ee/tavaresagarrett Amazon Books by Tavares Allen Garrett https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B08778562H The Body Synthesis www.thebodysynthesis.com

“Acceptance: The Beginning of Freedom” Eleven seasons. First and foremost, I just want to say thank you. Thank you to every listener, every supporter, every person who has shared these episodes, sent a message, or quietly listened while trying to heal, grow, survive, evolve, and discover who they truly are. This season is going deeper. And today… we begin with one word: Acceptance. Not weakness. Not quitting. Not settling. Acceptance. Because the truth is… many of us spend years fighting reality. Fighting our past. Fighting our emotions. Fighting ourselves. And sometimes the greatest breakthrough in life happens when we stop asking: “Why is this happening to me?” …and start asking: “What can this teach me?” Acceptance is honesty. And honesty is freedom. A lot of suffering comes from resistance. Healing begins when you stop introducing yourself to yourself through shame. Next episode - Self Confidence Tavares A Garrett Links https://linktr.ee/tavaresagarrett Amazon Books by Tavares Allen Garrett https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B08778562H The Body Synthesis www.thebodysynthesis.com

Hey truth seekers, welcome back to Living Your Truth with Tavares! Today, we're embarking on a powerful journey of transformation: Self-Evolution Restored. I'm incredibly excited to be joined by our special guest, Jaysin the Sin God, the 43thecode.com author. We're diving deep into the process of shedding old skins, letting go of outdated versions of ourselves, and stepping into the authentic, empowered being you're meant to be. If you're ready to embrace change, reclaim your narrative, and truly evolve into your best self, then tune in to Living Your Truth with Tavares. Let's explore the incredible path of self-evolution, together! ⁠⁠www.tagmgmt.net⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.thebodysynthesis.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TavaresAGarrettLinktr.ee⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TavaresAGarrettBooks

Hey truth seekers, welcome back to Living Your Truth with Tavares! Today, we're diving deep into a cornerstone of true freedom and lasting success: discipline. This isn't about rigid rules or harsh self-denial; it's about cultivating the inner strength to choose what serves your highest self, even when it's uncomfortable. We'll explore how discipline isn't a punishment, but a powerful tool that unlocks consistency, builds resilience, and transforms your aspirations into achievements. If you're ready to break free from inconsistency, build powerful habits, and truly take control of your life's direction, then tune in to Living Your Truth with Tavares. Let's embrace the liberating power of discipline, together! ⁠⁠www.tagmgmt.net⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.thebodysynthesis.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TavaresAGarrettLinktr.ee⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TavaresAGarrettBo