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Confessions Of A 'Shy' Kid
Bolaji
21 episodes
4 days ago
In a world dominated by outgoing people, being reserved and introverted may seem out of the norm. Every Friday, Bolaji, a Nigerian teen relives memories of what it's like taking up this role; while making you understand the shy teenager is no different from you. So if you'd like to hear her struggles with anxiety or you're curious as to what it's like being the darkest in the room, she discusses topics ranging from personal experiences to banter with guests. Be it you're a shy kid who shares similar thoughts or would like to get a preview into the average one's mind, this podcast is for you!
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In a world dominated by outgoing people, being reserved and introverted may seem out of the norm. Every Friday, Bolaji, a Nigerian teen relives memories of what it's like taking up this role; while making you understand the shy teenager is no different from you. So if you'd like to hear her struggles with anxiety or you're curious as to what it's like being the darkest in the room, she discusses topics ranging from personal experiences to banter with guests. Be it you're a shy kid who shares similar thoughts or would like to get a preview into the average one's mind, this podcast is for you!
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Episodes (20/21)
Confessions Of A 'Shy' Kid
Asking People Their Best and Worst Valentine Experiences: College Edition

It is that time of the week again but don't be misled, this episode is not about me! Contrary to popular belief (Instagram polls), this is not a 15 minute confession episode ranting about why I hate love. You can't hate what you've never had :) Can you? Instead, this is an episode where I ask college students about their valentine experiences. Seeing as I asked them about their best and worst experiences, this is an episode that will either make you jealous that you don't have love in your life or make you thankful that you've not experienced such a horrible event. Either way, this is an episode you do not want to miss!  

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2 years ago
16 minutes 54 seconds

Confessions Of A 'Shy' Kid
Reading anonymous confessions: cheating dad, weird habits + guess my confession

Tell me a better way to open up a new season than by reacting to messy confessions from listeners!  After exposing myself for two seasons I found it selfless to get to know you as well. I was wrong. I went through a wave of emotions reading it all and will be seeking therapy on your behalf (hence why I'm now monetized). This shouldn't deter you from seeking professional help though, it should motivate you! It is obvious you are going through it.

P.S.  Can you guess my confession? If you can, send me a voice message through this link: https://anchor.fm/coask/message  OR dm @bola.ao on ig

Background music by Cashma - Miss Lonely INSTRUMENTAL [Official Audio] : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQGnlDIurQU AND MIKE KALOMBO

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2 years ago
26 minutes 32 seconds

Confessions Of A 'Shy' Kid
Season Finale: Unpopular Opinions or things you know but won't say || with That.African.Chic

The Season of the Season Finale is upon us again and I'm so glad I'm ending with such a fun-filled episode! In this episode, I am joined with YouTuber, That.African.Chic and we'll be spilling our unpopular opinions. We were really on some 'you can't sit with us' vibe so this episode is one you don't want to miss if you want to sit with us! Join two teenagers as they discuss everything from bringing your personal life to social media, the use of the term 'What's up' while texting, and even covering your partner's face on the gram, courtesy of the emoji man. Click to listen right now.


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4 years ago
23 minutes 21 seconds

Confessions Of A 'Shy' Kid
Bad at Disney? || Trivia with Thatssomatthew: Plus why Matthew started a podcast.
You know the song that goes 'I'm mad at Disney (Disney), they tricked me...', Well, I feel the same. Except the 'm' in mad is a 'B'. I'm terrible at Disney trivia and I figured it'd be fun to have an expert on the topic ask me some exam-like questions to see how bad I am. Today, I'm joined with Matthew from the Thatssomatthew podcast, and at the expense of my embarrassment, you will be entertained. So make sure to check out this episode!
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4 years ago
48 minutes 15 seconds

Confessions Of A 'Shy' Kid
The Bible is Controversial: Reading 12 Bible Verses that'll change your life || With DailyDoseofGrace

The Bible is filled with so much wisdom and insight that it was so hard to skip a confession of my favorite Bible verses. In this episode, Podcaster, Grace from The Daily Dose of Grace podcast as well as I, shared six Bible verses each that have pulled us out of dark times, given us hope when we were strolling the darkest alleys, and further strengthened our faith in the almighty Savior, that is Christ.  This episode was filled with so much joy and I'm glad I got to record it with such gentleness. I know you're going to be blessed by it. So, quit stalling here and listen to this terrific 1-hour long episode!

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4 years ago
1 hour 1 minute 37 seconds

Confessions Of A 'Shy' Kid
I gave an 11 year old my diary: Logic = gone, disrespect x 1000

Can you tell I'm in Spain without the 'S.' This week, I got my sister to read you my diary which contains my deepest and darkest secrets. From crushes, hurdles in friendship, to an identity crisis,  the diary tells all! Make sure to listen to this episode as she reinforces my need for therapy.



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4 years ago
41 minutes 50 seconds

Confessions Of A 'Shy' Kid
The life of an introvert: Agoraphobia, Rudeness and Misanthropy!

Ever wondered why the average introvert acts the way they do (according to some extroverts, 'weird' cuts it)? In this episode, I react to misconceptions the average person (imposing extroverts) has about introverts. At least, according to an article by Verywell Mind. In this thirty-five-minute audio of acknowledging some fairly questionable misinterpretations such as being rude; others bizarre like agoraphobia. I can't promise it doesn't include my teenage self rambling and talking out of the topic. However, I can promise it's a very lighthearted episode, and just me cackling with laughter will get you out of whatever down mood you're in. So tune in right now!

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4 years ago
35 minutes 25 seconds

Confessions Of A 'Shy' Kid
Inability To See Your True Self: Living With Body Dysmorphia || With TBO

With the occurrence of hurdles in life comes most of us crashing in our mental health and it certainly was no different in TBO's case. Having witnessed consecutive traumatic experiences, body dysmorphia became a friend to the Nigerian teenager. In this episode, podcaster and YouTuber, Teni shares the struggles he had with his body image when his body dysmorphia surfaced two years ago after some majorly cathartic events in his life. He certainly leaves no topic unturned as he discusses the general popularity of body image issues in males, the drift in his faith in Jesus that occurred as a result of this experience, and the need to foster an atmosphere of body neutrality as opposed to body positivity. You need not tell me twice, this episode is heavily packed but hardly one to skip. 

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4 years ago
37 minutes 34 seconds

Confessions Of A 'Shy' Kid
Addressing This Social Cancer Called Rape culture: Personal experiences and Unprocessed trauma

This month is sexual assault awareness month and today, I took it upon myself to voice my thoughts as it pertains to rape culture. In this episode, I share my personal experiences with sexual harassment, the guilt and shame I felt afterward as well as the mental scarring I still carry. I also touch on how this cancerous culture is constantly improved by the media through the portrayal of gendered violence, trivializing sexual abuse, and much more with no form of accountability. If you'd like to listen to all these and more, please make sure to tune in to this episode.

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4 years ago
26 minutes 17 seconds

Confessions Of A 'Shy' Kid
Your ‘preference’ is founded on self hate and colorism...and it shows.
If you've listened to episode one of season one, titled, Chronicles of Being Ugly, you'd know colorism was an overarching theme in the reason I thought I was ugly. In this episode, I delve into how the media perpetuates a false lens through which we view other skin tones: be it by representing various stereotypes or by bashing people based on their skin color. I also didn't fail to mention the role black people (a considerable amount of dark skin men), play in this with the projection of their self-loathing mentality. So whether you've been called a gorilla because of your beautiful black skin or whether you've been cultured to think dark bones shouldn't mix because you want a 'brighter' future, this episode is for you. Again, these thirty-five minutes of me talking to myself contain very cringeworthy memes so please brace yourself.
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4 years ago
35 minutes 23 seconds

Confessions Of A 'Shy' Kid
Why I took a gap year: Burnout, Panic attack, Not Living In The Moment.
This is the beginning of a new season and I'm so excited for you to listen to all the episodes. This particular episode features why I took the unconventional way and decided to skip college and my experience dealing with burnout. If you've ever fallen in love with a movie where the main character was facing internal conflict, you'd love this episode! Did I even tell you the memes were back on this episode? Don't miss your chance of hearing cringeworthy clips.
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4 years ago
22 minutes 33 seconds

Confessions Of A 'Shy' Kid
Season Finale: The Edge of Seventeen

Nobody asked I know, but I turned seventeen last month! And having turned this age between your supposed innocent teenage-days (sweet sixteen) and the start of your adulting (legalistic eighteen), I figured it was a bright opportunity to share what I was grateful for and also what I regret as a seventeen-year-old. Things I mentioned on this episode range from regrets I had as an high-schooler and just a teen in general. Enjoy these fifteen minutes of talking to myself about things I cannot change seeing as it isn't just a random episode but the Season Finale of season one of the podcast!

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4 years ago
15 minutes 19 seconds

Confessions Of A 'Shy' Kid
To everyone who's asked what I'd like to be when I'm older.

We've all been asked 'What do you want to be when you grow up,' at one point in our lives; be it in our early days at kindergarten or even late in our 20's and while I'm aware that this question, is intended to create a sense of self-awareness in the person it's directed to, I deem it very tiring. In this episode, you'll get a very clear view of my stance on why this question is not only awkward and mundane but also an insight into how confused I am and why it's okay for me to be confused. So while this episode is below 20 minutes, it's very straight to the point and clearly one you don't want to miss.

Background music  - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTGEoh-vPIc


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4 years ago
19 minutes 47 seconds

Confessions Of A 'Shy' Kid
Leaving an UgLy Community: hypocrisy, microagression, cancel culture
I've shared on numerous occasions, (or in this case, episodes) that I was a part of a community. However, what I failed to share were the side effects of being in that community. In this episode, I discuss the hypocrisy, the obvious racial bias as well as every other thing that entails being in the Episode community. Though it's one hour long, you probably don't want to skip this episode.
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4 years ago
1 hour 5 minutes 58 seconds

Confessions Of A 'Shy' Kid
Feeling inadequate: The problems that come with applying to college.
The feeling of inadequacy is an all too familiar friend that I've had to cut off for the longest time. But with applying to college came this feeling rearing its ugly head once again. In this episode, I open up about how I feel I didn't do enough in school
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4 years ago
32 minutes 59 seconds

Confessions Of A 'Shy' Kid
These Instagram posts are not it.

You've probably heard the saying, 'not all advice is good advice.' In this episode, I speak on the heavily saturated posts we see on Instagram that embody this saying. If you think you've seen it all and can't be annoyed anymore, you'll be pleading for your hearing sanity back after listening to this episode.

Background music by Oliver Duvel on youtube, link below.

(2) [FREE] Bazzi x Khalid Type Beat 2020 - "Alone" | Hiphop rap beat - YouTube

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4 years ago
16 minutes 33 seconds

Confessions Of A 'Shy' Kid
Losing interest and me, Bonnie and Clyde.

With developing a passion for hobbies, comes the probability of losing interest in them. In this short episode, I delve into what it's like to lose motivation in doing the things you once loved doing.

Background music by Lakey inspired, link below.

(2) LAKEY INSPIRED - Days Like These - YouTube

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4 years ago
13 minutes 25 seconds

Confessions Of A 'Shy' Kid
Have You Seen Your Face?

For people who struggle with acne, 'Have you seen your face?' is a question they've had to answer multiple times. From unsolicited opinions to loneliness, I'm unpacking all that comes with having a face full of acne.

Background music by Lakey inspired, link below.

(2) LAKEY INSPIRED - Days Like These - YouTube

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4 years ago
32 minutes 57 seconds

Confessions Of A 'Shy' Kid
Why they don’t give phones to 10 year olds.

At 10 years old, you were probably playing video games as you gossiped about annoying teachers. While I did all that, I also sprinkled in a bit more rubbish. In this episode, I reveal what doing adolescent years way different from peers means.

Background music by Lakey inspired, link below.

(2) LAKEY INSPIRED - Days Like These - YouTube

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4 years ago
32 minutes 37 seconds

Confessions Of A 'Shy' Kid
Chronicles of Being Ugly.

Ever wondered what it’s like to be ugly?  In this episode, I take you through the journey of feeling ugly, being called ugly, and how it took a toll on my self-esteem.

Background music by Lakey inspired, link below.

(2) LAKEY INSPIRED - Days Like These - YouTube

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4 years ago
19 minutes 14 seconds

Confessions Of A 'Shy' Kid
In a world dominated by outgoing people, being reserved and introverted may seem out of the norm. Every Friday, Bolaji, a Nigerian teen relives memories of what it's like taking up this role; while making you understand the shy teenager is no different from you. So if you'd like to hear her struggles with anxiety or you're curious as to what it's like being the darkest in the room, she discusses topics ranging from personal experiences to banter with guests. Be it you're a shy kid who shares similar thoughts or would like to get a preview into the average one's mind, this podcast is for you!