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Wholly Human | Omar Davis

Traci Ruble
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Have you ever spoken to your inner child? Or just wondered what you might learn if you did? For Omar Davis— creating space for those conversations reshaped his life. A health educator and mental health advocate, Omar Davis’ work is centered around empowerment and creating meaningful conversations in communities. Today, listen in for Traci’s conversation with him on opening up to possibilities, leaning into vulnerability and reprogramming your mind. He shares his journey of developing an unshakable sense of self and constant connection with his inner child. Also, hear why he says a good old fashioned donkey cry might be just what you need.

Episode Timeline:

  • [00:09] Intro

  • [00:57] Meet Omar Davis

  • [02:05] Balancing positivity and cynicism

  • [07:09] Creating an inner steadiness

  • [11:30] Micro dosing defined

  • [15:10] Finding peace with his inner child

  • [19:52] His motivation to grow and be vulnerable

  • [24:48] Living into possibility and reprogramming his mind

  • [29:25] His desire to serve 

  • [34:09] His work with children, men and women

  • [37:26] The impact of healing in community

  • [43:12] Omar Davis’ advice for you

  • [49:01] Outro

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Standout Quotes:

  • “But the one thing that really changed everything for me was the constant. And everywhere I looked in the world, everywhere I looked in life, the absolute constant was change. And if I don't keep up with the constant, then I'm gonna wither and die away and never adapt.” -Omar Davis [21:31]

  • “Without the belief of possibility then, there is no possibility. And once you made up your mind that there is no possible outcome. Other than what you see and what's happening to you, then you're subjected to your egos crazy ass play that it's gonna, like eat you up with.” -Omar Davis [25:49]

Connect:

Find | Sidewalk Talk 
At sidewalk-talk.org
On Instagram: @sidewalktalkorg
On Twitter: @sidewalktalkorg

Find | Traci Ruble
At Traciruble.com
On Instagram: @TraciRubleMFT
On Twitter: @TraciRubleMFT
On Facebook: @TraciRubleMFT

Find | Omar Davis
At Crashbell.com
On Instagram: @Omar_odd_davis | @Wholly_men | @Crashbell

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