Unspoken Life Lessons

The Weight of "Hey Girl"

Reflecting on Unlearned Life Lessons

The Power of Quiet Confidence

Speaking Less, Acting More

Accepting People as They Are

The Importance of Boundaries in Relationships

Challenges and Call to Action

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.

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 &mdash; 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 &ldquo;falling for potential&rdquo; can keep you stuck in the wrong relationships, and how self-respect sometimes means accepting people exactly where they are &mdash; 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&rsquo;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&rsquo;t always as simple as it looks.

Welcome to Born To The Game Podcast. Hosted Mariah Woodson, the daughter of NBA great Mike Woodson, and her cousin Temara Payton. This podcast is where the children of legendary athletes, entertainers, businessmen and entrepreneurs share what it’s really like growing up under the lights of legacy. From identity to trust, from pain to purpose, these stories break down what fame can’t protect you from—and what it means to build a name of your own.

Born To The Game Podcast

Welcome to Born To The Game Podcast. Hosted Mariah Woodson, the daughter of NBA great Mike Woodson, and her cousin Temara Payton. This podcast is where the children of legendary athletes, entertainers, businessmen and entrepreneurs share what it’s really like growing up under the lights of legacy. From identity to trust, from pain to purpose, these stories break down what fame can’t protect you from—and what it means to build a name of your own.

 

New episodes every Tuesday!

Welcome to Born To The Game Podcast. Hosted Mariah Woodson, the daughter of NBA great Mike Woodson, and her cousin Temara Payton. This podcast is where the children of legendary athletes, entertainers, businessmen and entrepreneurs share what it&rsquo;s really like growing up under the lights of legacy. From identity to trust, from pain to purpose, these stories break down what fame can&rsquo;t protect you from&mdash;and what it means to build a name of your own.
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New episodes every Tuesday!

Stop Trying to Fix People: Boundaries, Relationships & Letting Go | Born to the Game Podcast Special

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