What if some of the hardest lessons in life could have been avoided if someone had simply talked to us about them sooner?

This week Mariah and Temara get honest about the things they wish they understood earlier — from knowing when to speak up and when to stop explaining yourself, to setting boundaries, letting go of people who no longer align with you, and resisting the urge to fix or change the people you love.

They unpack why constantly trying to be understood can sometimes weaken your position, why “falling for potential” can keep you stuck in the wrong relationships, and how self-respect sometimes means accepting people exactly where they are — and continuing your journey without them.

This conversation explores relationships, identity, confidence, people-pleasing, therapy, boundaries, self-worth, and the wisdom that often only comes with experience.

What’s one thing you wish you had learned sooner?

Tune in to Born to the Game for honest conversations about identity, relationships, family, pressure, mental wellness, and navigating life when the path isn’t always as simple as it looks.

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