Episode 251: “Raised As A Lie” – A Soul to Soul Session with Dr. Naeema Olatunji
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Originally recorded as a Soul to Soul session within the Beyonding Community, this episode goes DEEP into the trenches of the childhood and background of Dr. Naeema Olatunji as she discussed her new book, Raised As A Lie.
Dr. Naeema tells her harrowing story of how she only learned she was a Black woman at 18-years old. Being raised in an all-white family while suffering to fit in every step of the way, Dr. Naeema shares how she navigated through understanding herself and her childhood traumas of hurt and lack of belonging. She takes us with her through her journey to meeting herself while continuing to build herself from the inside out.
ABOUT DR. NAEEMA OLATUNJI
Dr. Naeema Olatunji is not only a chiropractor; she is a mom of three beautiful children, a business owner, an author, and host of the Elevate NOW! podcast, where she champions women to pursue their passions with practical advice, resources, and more.
Her personal life experiences inspired her to go back to school later in life to become a Doctor of Chiropractic, and she is now the founder and owner of Elevate Family Chiropractic, a family wellness practice where she serves hundreds of families each year.
Raised As A Lie, her debut book, explores her story growing up amidst deceit, denial, and racism. Outside of writing, Naeema enjoys spending time with her children, traveling, and as a foodie, eating delicious cuisines. Her one true desire is to combine all three things together.
QUOTABLES:
“We make decisions about what things mean. We don’t realize how those decisions impact our everyday decisions throughout the rest of our lives.”
“I needed to unearth my past hurts and traumas.”
“What I know for sure is that I’m a work in progress.”
“How you build yourself comes from inside.”
“The struggles are necessary – don’t be afraid of them.”
How you can get in contact with Dr. Naeema Olatunji:
Book Website: RaisedAsALie.com
Buy Raised as a Lie on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3LQy6CE
Instagram: @drnaeemawrites
Facebook: Naeema Olatunji
LinkedIn: Dr. Naeema Olatunji
Learn more about the Beyonding Community at https://beyondingcommunity.com.
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