In the last episode , we started our Friendships series by looking at questions to ask before rushing into new friendships.

Today, we’re getting real about a sensitive topic — jealousy in friendships.

I share two personal stories from my teenage and university years where I struggled with jealousy towards my friends, how it affected me, and the lessons I learned. We’ll unpack why jealousy happens (low self-esteem, scarcity mindset, weak identity) and how to overcome it so your friendships can thrive without silent competition.

This is a safe space — no judgment, just honesty and growth.

✨ Welcome to Part 1 of our brand-new series on Adulting & Friendships!

Making friends as an adult — especially in your 20s and 30s — can feel like climbing a mountain with no map. Whether you’re feeling lonely, struggling to find “your people,” or trying to be more intentional with new connections, this episode is for you.

🎯 In today’s episode, I’m breaking down:

• Why seeking new friendships starts with self-awareness

• The exact questions to ask yourself before making new friends

• What kind of friends you truly need (and what you can offer in return)

• Why friendships don’t just “happen” — they’re built

This is your safe space to explore friendship from a real, honest place. So, grab a pen and paper — this is gonna get personal. 🤎

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Have you ever looked at yourself and not recognized who you’ve become?

In this episode, I share the most vulnerable part of my current season — grieving the loss of a relationship I thought was forever, navigating physical illness, and wrestling with what obedience to God really costs.

If you’re also in a season where you’re letting go, breaking down, or barely holding on… I want you to know you’re not alone.

Life might not make sense right now, but even in this, God is still writing your story.

Let this episode be your reminder: Obedience may hurt, but it never wastes.

I used to carry emotional weight that wasn’t mine — constantly internalizing people’s moods, thinking it was love and also my job to fix them.

In this episode, I share how this pattern started, what it did to me, and the small but powerful steps I’m learning to take to emotionally detach and protect my peace.

If you’ve ever felt responsible for someone else’s feelings, this one’s for you.

If you’re in a season where it feels like nothing is working, like you’re wasting time or resources, this is your reminder: you’re not.

You’re planting. Stay with it.

Before a tree grows upward, it first grows downward.

Just like in life: the most important growth is often invisible.

Be patient with yourself and the work you’re currently doing🫂❤️✨

Scriptures as promised: Matthew 13:5-6, Isaiah 37:31, Isaiah 27:6

Watch the video on STARTING here: https://youtu.be/A5OOKez-j10

This is a personal reminder for the days I feel empty, unseen, or unloved.

I recorded this message to myself—and anyone else who needs it—to remember that I have the power to pour into myself.

I don’t have to wait for others to see me. I see me.

#fillyourcup #openletter

Have you ever withdrawn from God during a hard season — thinking He’s tired of you, disappointed in you, or that you’re just too much?

In this episode, I talk about how we unknowingly treat our relationship with God like a toxic human relationship — drawing back when we’re hurting instead of running toward Him.

You’re not a burden to God. He’s not waiting for you to “get it together” before you can come close. He’s your Father. And because of Jesus, you now have full access to His presence — no rituals, no performance, just honesty.

Whether you’re tired, confused, heartbroken, or lost — this is your reminder to lay it all at the foot of the cross.

📖 “Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence…” (Hebrews 4:16)

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💬 Let me know in the comments: have you ever found it hard to pray when life got hard?

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Are we truly connected—or just watching each other live through screens?

In this episode, we’re unpacking how social media has made us observers instead of friends.

We’ve replaced real conversations with reactions and depth with double taps.

Let’s talk about how to bring back meaningful connection in a digital world.

If you’ve ever felt lonely despite being “connected” online, this one’s for you.

Have you ever felt like you’re just performing Christianity—saying the right words, attending the services—but deep down, you know you’re far from God?

This was my story. I was a lukewarm Christian, doing all the “right” things on the outside but struggling deeply on the inside with pride, sexual immorality, idolatry… and yet, the Holy Spirit kept tugging at my heart.

In this raw and honest episode, I share how God broke through the walls I built and led me into an intentional, personal relationship with Him.

From crying alone in my room, whispering “God help me,” to finding joy in daily communion with Him—this is my journey from lukewarm to getting to know Him again.

If you’ve ever felt distant from God but longed to return, this episode is for you.

#christianencouragement #faithjourney #gettingtoknowgod

In this episode, I open up about the quiet ache of long-distance friendships in adulthood—the feeling of being forgotten, the struggle to reach out, and how to stay connected when life gets busy.

If you’ve been feeling a little distant from your closest friends lately, this one’s for you. You’re not alone. 💛

On the days leading up to my birthday, instead of excitement, I sat with a lot of questions. ..

Questions about where I am in life, whether I’m truly aligned with God’s will, and why I didn’t feel as joyful as I thought I should.

If you’ve ever faced a birthday feeling behind, emotionally drained, or spiritually out of sync, you’re not alone.

In this video, I open up about the quiet heaviness that can come before a birthday—especially when life doesn’t look like you expected.

This is a space for honesty, faith, and encouragement. Whether you’re in a lonely season, navigating purpose, or just trying to make sense of it all, I pray this message meets you where you are.

Let me know in the comments if you relate—I’d love to connect with you as we walk this journey of faith and becoming together.

Have you ever found yourself comparing your now to the future you once imagined?

Not because you’re looking at someone else’s life—but because your reality doesn’t look like what you thought it would be?

In this honest and vulnerable episode, I share how it feels to be in obedience to God and still wrestle with disappointment, delay, and confusion.

I talk about what it’s like to choose God’s will over the world’s expectations, and the quiet battles that come with walking by faith—even when it doesn’t look like success.

This is for the person who’s obeying God but still feels stuck. For the one who’s walking in purpose, yet questioning everything.

You’re not alone—and you’re not behind. God is with you, even here.

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Substack: https://praiseochukovictor.substack.com/

If you’ve ever felt like your worth depends on who stays, who texts back, or who chooses you—this video is for you.

I’m sharing my story of tying my identity to relationships and friendships, and how I began the journey of coming back home to myself.

You are enough, even when they leave🫂❤️

Find me on

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thepraiseochuko

IG: https://www.instagram.com/thismylittleworld_

Substack: https://praiseochukovictor.substack.com/

Have you ever found yourself pushing away the people you love—even when you didn’t want to?

I’ve been there.

I used to push people away out of fear—fear of abandonment, fear of vulnerability, fear of being hurt again. In this video, I’m sharing my story and unpacking the real reasons why we sometimes sabotage the very relationships we crave.

If you’ve struggled with pushing people away in romantic relationships or friendships, you’re not alone—and you’re not broken. This is for anyone on the healing journey, learning how to let love in again.

Let’s walk through this together.

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thepraiseochuko

IG: https://www.instagram.com/thismylittleworld_

Substack: https://praiseochukovictor.substack.com/

Ever ask yourself, “Why do I feel this way?”

You’re not alone.

In this episode, we’ll unpack the purpose of emotions and why they often feel overwhelming or confusing. Whether you struggle to name what you’re feeling or understand where it’s coming from, this episode will help you build emotional awareness and recognize what your emotions are trying to tell you.

We’ll explore sadness, anger, anxiety, guilt, shame, and joy—what they mean and how to feel them in a healthy way.

This is your first step toward emotional healing, self-awareness, and peace of mind.

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thepraiseochuko

IG: https://www.instagram.com/thismylittleworld_

Substack: https://praiseochukovictor.substack.com/

There was a time I felt completely overwhelmed—spiritually, emotionally, mentally. I couldn’t pray. I couldn’t study. My heart was heavy, and I questioned if God was even listening.

In this video, I share a deeply personal experience of what it’s like to feel far from God—even while trying to hold on to faith. And how, in the silence and the tears, I was reminded that even when life is loud with pain, God is still present.

If you’re in a season where everything feels too much and your faith feels too weak, this is for you.

If this blessed you, share it with someone who needs encouragement.

Have you ever felt emotionally disconnected, struggled to open up, or constantly put others before yourself?

You might be dealing with Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN) — not from what happened to you, but from what didn’t.

In this episode, I share my personal journey of recognizing CEN, how it’s impacted my relationships, and the steps I’ve taken to heal, including inner child healing, reparenting, and setting boundaries. You are not alone in this.

Healing is possible, and it starts with awareness.

Find me on

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thepraiseochuko

IG: https://www.instagram.com/thismylittleworld_

Substack: https://praiseochukovictor.substack.com/

God sees and knows everything about you — even the thoughts you barely acknowledge.

In this episode, I share personal moments where God reminded me that He is fully aware of my struggles, doubts, and obedience, even in the smallest things.

Obeying God in routine prayers and daily faithfulness may seem insignificant, but nothing is wasted in Him. He honors every act of obedience and uses it for your growth. If you’ve ever wondered whether God notices your efforts, this episode is for you🫂❤️

Welcome to a new season of Healthy Minds Talk!

In this episode, I reintroduce myself and share my vision for this season— where we’ll explore faith, mental health, inner child healing, and building healthy relationships.

It’s a journey of growth, healing, and deep conversations. I’m so excited to have you here!

Let’s dive in.

Meanwhile…

Find me on

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thepraiseochuko

IG: https://www.instagram.com/thismylittleworld_

Substack: https://praiseochukovictor.substack.com/