In this episode, Sobechukwu and I share stories about obedience, walking in faith, and surrendering our plans to God. She also talks about her time as a campus missionary with Circuit Riders! We touch on trusting God when it comes to financial provision, relationships, and everything in between.
Sobechukwu's Circuit Riders tour vlog
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The podcast is back and better than ever! In this intro episode, I reflect on the biggest life lessons I learned during my summer in Greece, open up about my faith, and share a bit about what to expect this season.
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In the season two finale, my friend Avery, a registered dietician, discusses her experience with an eating disorder and how to develop a healthy (and happy) relationship with food. We also have a candid conversation about our struggles with body image, ways to overcome being hyperaware of your appearance, and finding confidence outside of how others perceive you.
We discuss intuitive eating, mindful exercise, unrealistic body standards, social media, self-love, and more. We also share practical advice for anyone struggling with these topics.
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TIMESTAMPS
(00:00) Intro
(02:07) Avery’s experience with an eating disorder
(10:22) Dealing with your body changing overtime
(17:33) Becoming a dietician and giving back
(19:02) Confidence, social media, and unrealistic body standards
(23:06) How to control negative thoughts and hyperawareness
(28:04) Advice and encouragement on improving your body image and relationship with food
(42:16) “Gym girl” storytime
(43:36) Setting healthy wellness goals
(45:31) Calling people out about weight comments
(47:27) Final thoughts
(48:53) Outro
In this episode, my friend and self-taught personal finance guru, Jadyn, shares why it’s never too early (or too late) to learn how to take control of your finances. We discuss budgeting, investing, lifestyle creep, her best financial advice, our biggest financial mistakes, and much more! We also talk about the societal pressure to chase wealth and earn more, and what marriage has taught her about money.
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Financial terms / concepts discussed in this episode:
In this episode, my cousins Amaka, Ekenem, and I reflect on growing up as the eldest daughters. We discuss how “eldest daughter syndrome” has manifested in our lives, learning to set boundaries, healing from childhood trauma, having hard conversations with our parents, and forgiving family members.
We also talk about the impact of eldest daughter syndrome on your friendships, relationships, and future family.
REFERENCES
What is ‘eldest daughter syndrome’? – NBC article
ep. 13: i miss my friends (adult friendships, catch-up culture, and platonic love) – Making Space
ep. 06: a crash course on speaking up for yourself – Making Space
In this year’s birthday episode, I reflect on turning 25 with my friend Quynh. We share our experiences of the dreaded “quarter-life crisis" and discuss the tension between figuring out what you really want in life versus chasing goals based on the expectations of others.
We also touch on several topics including adulting, anxiety, grad school, friendships, self-care, and therapy!
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In this episode, Jordyn and I discuss our biggest dating lessons, hot takes, unpopular opinions, and regrets. We share our thoughts on online dating, emotional and physical boundaries, the dangers of fantasizing, and much more!
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Podcast episodes:
My good friends Destny and Damilola are back on the podcast to rant about our hair struggles. We share our negative experiences with African hair braiders and dissect the rules and unrealistic beauty standards surrounding black hair. We also talk about learning to take care of our natural hair and confront the unhealthy social standards that women face.
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Previous episodes:
ep. 01: natural hair and the struggle of being a black girl in the American school system (ft. Damilola)
ep. 03: a beginner's guide to cultivating a joyful life (ft. Destny)
In this episode, Mfon and I have a very honest conversation about mental health and faith. She shares her ongoing struggles with depression and the role of faith in her mental health journey. We discuss the taboos around mental illness and medication in the Christian community and the importance of getting help and giving yourself grace.
We also share practical advice for those dealing with mental health issues and simple ways to support a friend struggling with their mental health.
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Why are adult friendships so hard? Are we too quick to cut off friends because they’re “no longer serving us?”
Justine and I get deep about one of my favorite topics: friendship! We discuss seasonal friendships, navigating change in friendship, long-distance friendships, work friends, and much more. We also share practical advice on maintaining friendships in adulthood and the importance of platonic love.
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In this episode, I'm joined by a special guest: my mom! We dive into 20 questions you all shared that you wish you could ask your mom. She shares the best advice she’s ever received, reflections on motherhood, relationship advice, and much more! We also discuss the age-old question of why it seems that mothers are "always" right.
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QUESTIONS:
1. What is something you’ve learned or are currently learning that you wish your younger self could’ve known?
2. If we were around the same age, and unrelated, do you think we would be friends?
3. When did you first believe in your faith on your own?
4. What was the hardest part about immigrating to the US? Did you have any regrets?
5. Is there anything you wish you would have experienced or done differently before having kids?
6. How would you describe what it feels like to be a mother?
7. Why are mothers always right?
8. How did you choose my name?
9. What was the first similar characteristic you noticed between us as I was growing up?
10. What is the scariest part about raising kids?
11. What is the best advice you’ve ever received?
12. Do you have any regrets about how you raised me?
13. What is your best relationship advice?
14. What is one thing you wish I were more confident about?
15. Do we grow up to become our mothers?
16. Is there anything you enjoyed doing when you were younger that you wish you could still do now?
17. When have I most surprised you?
18. What do you wish I understood about you?
19. What do you hope our relationship will look like as I get older?
20. Do you have any questions for me?
Dom is back for season two to discuss the ups and downs of moving out of state postgrad. We discuss the not-so-glamorous reality of following your dreams and get real about the challenges of moving on your faith and relationships.
We also talk about how moving forced us to become comfortable with being uncomfortable and taught us how to lean on our faith when things don’t make sense.
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I'm back for season two! In this intro episode, I share a little life update, my vision for season two, and a sneak peek into upcoming episode topics.
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What makes breakups so difficult? Do you have to hate your ex to move on?
In the season one finale, Ivy and I discuss the reality of going through a breakup, the healing process, getting closure, and “moving on.” We talk about experiencing grief, shame, and anger, leaning on our faith and friends, and the importance of forgiveness.
We also dive into false assumptions about breakups, myths around Christian dating, and the pressure of finding “the one.”
Whether you or a friend are going through a breakup, have gone through one that’s been hard to get over, or have never been in a relationship but are scared about the idea of going through a breakup — this is for you. ❤️🩹
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REFERENCES
Bible verses:
Podcasts:
Lupita Nyong’o’s Instagram post on heartbreak
Book: Total Forgiveness by R. T. Kendall heartbreak
TIMESTAMPS
(00:00) Intro
(02:27) Conversation kickoff
(05:50) What’s hard?
(23:29) False assumptions about breakups
(46:15) What helps?
(01:08:06) Advice on “moving on”
(01:19:31) An interlude on the myth of Christian dating and finding “the one”
(01:26:48) Additional advice and encouragement
(01:35:44) Final thoughts & reflections on closure
(01:44:15) Outro
What was your first big disappointment?
In this episode, Lois and I get candid about facing disappointment in our 20s. We talk about failure, humiliation, and rejection and share practical advice on how to navigate disappointment and find the courage to try again.
We also discuss how to find joy in the process and “wait well” after your dreams are delayed.
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What defines you?
In this episode, my friend Jayden shares how being biracial and darker than her family impacted her journey to discover herself. We discuss the importance of learning to love yourself, becoming comfortable with your culture, and embracing your natural hair.
We also talk about disconnecting your identity from your ethnicity and the role of Eurocentric beauty standards in dictating “good” physical features.
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In this episode, Dominique joins me for a fun Q&A about life, love, and everything in between! I answer your questions on faith, adulthood, dream jobs, and long-distance relationships while reflecting on the things I’m currently learning after becoming a year older.
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Why is it so hard to speak up for ourselves? How much power do we give other people over us?
In this episode, my friend Chinyere shares her wisdom on advocating for yourself and others based on her unique life experiences. We discuss navigating difficult conversations in professional settings, romantic relationships, and friendships.
We also talk about the roles of boldness and vulnerability when speaking up and touch on a range of topics including confronting racism, dealing with fear, challenging power dynamics, the dangers of one-way conversations, what loving others really means, and trusting God through stressful situations.
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Why are so many people afraid of being “alone?”
In this episode, Gill and I unpack a LOT of topics related to being single and content. We discuss what shaped our perspective on relationships from a young age, dealing with shame and fear, and learning to be honest with ourselves and others.
We also talk about the idolization of marriage within Christian culture and how to find your self-worth outside of your relationship status. Finally, we share the importance of developing good, deep friendships for every season of life.
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In this episode, Hannah and I have an honest conversation about grief after the tragic loss of her brother Caleb. We talk about being vocal and honest about your pain, toxic positivity, questioning God, facing regret and anger, what NOT to say, and ultimately how to be there for your friend as they navigate loss and grief.
Whether you have experienced a loss of your own, are supporting a grieving friend through loss, or just curious about how to navigate grief through the myriad of ways it enters our lives, this conversation is for you.
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