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Mentium

Madiama Mbaye

90 episodes

19 hours ago

Send us a text In this powerful conversation, we sit down with Whitney Balusi, author of "First Born Daughter: Becoming through the Burden", to explore the unique and often invisible weight carried by firstborn daughters. Whitney shares her deeply personal journey of excavating her own story—one shaped by cultural expectations, family duty, and the unspoken rule that being "the strong one" means you never need support. Through candid reflections on faith, identity, and mental wellness, Whitn...

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Send us a text In this powerful conversation, we sit down with Whitney Balusi, author of "First Born Daughter: Becoming through the Burden", to explore the unique and often invisible weight carried by firstborn daughters. Whitney shares her deeply personal journey of excavating her own story—one shaped by cultural expectations, family duty, and the unspoken rule that being "the strong one" means you never need support. Through candid reflections on faith, identity, and mental wellness, Whitn...

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Self-Improvement

Episodes (20/90)

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S2 EP 34 | The Firstborn Daughter Effect: Burden, Silence, and Becoming | A conversation with Whitney Balusi

Send us a text In this powerful conversation, we sit down with Whitney Balusi, author of "First Born Daughter: Becoming through the Burden", to explore the unique and often invisible weight carried by firstborn daughters. Whitney shares her deeply personal journey of excavating her own story—one shaped by cultural expectations, family duty, and the unspoken rule that being "the strong one" means you never need support. Through candid reflections on faith, identity, and mental wellness, Whitn...

19 hours ago

52 minutes

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S2 EP33 | The Power of Purpose: How Clarity Becomes the Bridge Between Being and Becoming

Send us a text In this episode of The Connected Self series, we explore one of the most powerful dimensions of human connection: Connection with Purpose. After learning how to reconnect with ourselves and with others in the first two episodes, this week we dive deeper into what gives our lives meaning. Purpose is more than a goal — it’s the bridge that ties together our values, vision, and daily actions. Through the wisdom of Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba and Viktor Frankl, andwe’ll uncover how ...

1 week ago

8 minutes

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S2 EP 32 | The Power of Being Seen: How Vulnerability Builds Real Connection

Send us a text In this second episode of The Connected Self series, I explore the courage it takes to be truly seen. We often hide behind perfection, but real connection begins where masks end. Vulnerability is not weakness—it’s the bridge that allows others to meet us where we are. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why vulnerability is essential for authentic connectionHow being seen helps you heal and deepens your relationshipsPractical ways to open up and allow others to see the real youA ref...

2 weeks ago

10 minutes

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S2 EP31 | We Grow Together: Why Connection Is the Key to Transformation

Send us a text In this opening episode of The Connected Self series, I explore one of the most powerful truths of personal growth: transformation doesn’t happen in isolation—it happens in connection. From mentors who see our potential to communities that hold us accountable, connection is the force that shapes, stretches, and strengthens us. In this episode you’ll learn: Why we can’t grow to our fullest aloneHow connection provides the mirror, safety, and accountability we need to transformTh...

3 weeks ago

8 minutes

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S2 EP30 | From Fearless to Focused: Your Next Chapter Begins

Send us a text Fear may have started your journey—but focus will finish it. In this powerful bridge episode, Madiama Mbaye wraps up the Fearless Mindset series and opens the door to what comes next: transforming courage into clarity, consistency, and momentum. Over the past few weeks, you’ve learned how to face fear, silence the critic, act with courage, and even learn from fear itself. Now, it’s time to channel that growth into focus—to stay aligned, consistent, and purpose-driven as you con...

4 weeks ago

8 minutes

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S2 EP29 | Flourish Beyond Fear: Living the Fearless Mindset

Send us a text Fear will always knock at your door—the question is, who do you let answer it? In this powerful finale of the Fearless Mindset series, I bring everything full circle. From conquering fear through action to silencing the inner critic, from building courage to learning from fear itself—this episode weaves all the lessons together into one message: you are not meant to simply survive fear… you are meant to flourish beyond it. This is more than inspiration—it’s a call to live coura...

1 month ago

10 minutes

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S2 EP28 | Fear as a Teacher: What Your Fears Are Trying to Show You

Send us a text Fear as a Teacher: What Your Fears Are Trying to Show You Most people treat fear like a stop sign—something that says, “turn back, go no further.” But what if fear isn’t a signal to stop, but a signpost pointing you toward growth, opportunity, and transformation? In this episode of the Fearless Mindset series, Madiama Mbaye reframes fear as one of life’s greatest teachers. Instead of running from fear, you’ll learn how to lean in, listen, and discover the lessons it’s trying to...

1 month ago

11 minutes

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S2 EP27 | Courage in Action: How to Take Bold Steps Toward Your Dreams

Send us a text Fear doesn’t disappear before you act—it disappears because you act. In this powerful episode of the Fearless Mindset series, I explore the true meaning of courage and why action is the bridge between fear and confidence. Courage isn’t about never being afraid—it’s about moving forward in spite of fear. Through personal stories, practical tools, and inspiring truths, you’ll learn why bold steps matter and how they can transform not only your life but the lives of those watching...

1 month ago

12 minutes

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S2 EP26 | Silence the Inner Critic: Rewriting the Story in Your Head

Send us a text We all have an inner critic—that voice in our head that says, “You’re not enough. You’ll fail. Who do you think you are?” But here’s the truth: the inner critic is not reality—it’s just a story you’ve been repeating to yourself. And the good news is that stories can be rewritten. In this episode of the Fearless Mindset series, Madiama Mbaye dives deep into how to recognize the inner critic, why it exists, and how to replace its lies with empowering truth. Through stories, insig...

1 month ago

10 minutes

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S2 EP25 | The Fearless Mindset: How to Conquer Your Fears and Flourish

Send us a text Fear whispers to all of us: “You’re not ready. You’ll fail. People will laugh.” And yet, the secret isn’t to wait until fear disappears—it’s to act in spite of it. That’s what it means to adopt a fearless mindset. In this first episode of the Fearless Mindset series, I explore how fear can be transformed from a cage into a compass. Along the way, I dedicate this episode to my good friend Jalata Abdo, who recently reminded me: “When you feel afraid, take action. Action kills fea...

2 months ago

9 minutes

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S2 EP24 | If You Had an Extra Hour: Reflections from Stories of Impact

Send us a text If You Had an Extra Hour: Reflections from Stories of Impact In this special episode of the Mentium Podcast, we step away from the usual format to reflect on one simple but powerful question: “If you had an extra hour in your day, what would you use it for?” This is the question I ask at the end of every Stories of Impact interview, and today I’m bringing together the voices of past guests to share their answers. From family and rest to service and creativity, these reflections...

2 months ago

9 minutes

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S2 EP23 | You Can’t Heal What You’re Still Holding On To

Send us a text In this powerful closing episode of our healing series, we explore the essential truth that healing and holding on cannot coexist. Too often, we cling to resentment, regret, or shame, believing that holding on somehow protects us—but in reality, it keeps us from moving forward. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why we hold on to past pain, even when it hurts us.The hidden costs of carrying emotional baggage.What true healing requires: acceptance, release, forgiveness, and refra...

2 months ago

9 minutes

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S2 EP22 | Unburdened: The Power of Emotional Decluttering

Send us a text We all carry invisible backpacks filled with emotional weight — resentment, regret, guilt, and expectations that don’t belong to us. Over time, that weight slows us down and clouds our clarity. But what if you could set it down? In this episode of the Mentium Podcast, we explore the practice of emotional decluttering — letting go of the baggage that no longer serves you. Discover how forgiveness, self-compassion, and intentional release can create more space for joy, creativity...

2 months ago

9 minutes

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S2 EP21 | Stillness Speaks: What Happens When You Learn to Be

Send us a text In a world that demands constant action, finding moments of true stillness can feel impossible — or even irresponsible. But what if your greatest clarity, creativity, and inner strength are hiding in those quiet moments you’ve been avoiding? In this episode of the Mentium Podcast, I explore the power of inner stillness — not just slowing down your pace, but cultivating a calm, focused state of mind even when life is moving fast. You’ll learn why stillness is more than “doing no...

3 months ago

11 minutes

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S2 E20 | Wealth Is a Tool, Not the Destination: A Lesson from Bamba Day

Send us a text Episode Summary: In this powerful episode of the Mentium Podcast, I share a life-changing lesson I received at the Bamba Day Parade in New York from Cheikh Mame Mor Mbacke, a grandson of Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba. He said in Wolof: “Alal jumtu kay la du jummu way.” “Wealth is a tool. It is not the destination.” I reflect on how this timeless teaching speaks to the heart of the immigrant experience—especially for those who leave home, risk everything, and chase wealth as the ultimate...

3 months ago

9 minutes

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S2 E19 | Chasing Peace, Not Perfection: The Path to Serenity in a Demanding World

Send us a text In this thought-provoking episode of the Mentium Podcast, I explore a powerful question: What if the key to a fulfilling life isn’t perfection—but peace? We live in a world that constantly pushes us to do more, be more, and prove more. But chasing perfection often leads to burnout, stress, and a deep sense of never being enough. In this episode, we unpack the idea that true success is rooted in serenity, self-acceptance, and living in alignment with your values—not society’s im...

3 months ago

9 minutes

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S2 EP 18 | Stories of Impact - Juliet Sebold: Championing Literacy and Change Across Continents

Send us a text In this enlightening episode of the Mentium Podcast, we sit down with Juliet Sebold — educator, visionary, and founder of Auntie JoJo’s Library. Juliet takes us on a powerful journey from her early life in Liberia to her time in the United States, and back to Sierra Leone, where she is now making a transformative impact through education and literacy. She opens up about her passion for teaching, the challenges of reintegration, and how she turned those obstacles into opportunit...

3 months ago

57 minutes

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S2 EP17 | The Art of Letting Go: How Releasing Control Opens the Door to Growth

Send us a text Episode Summary: In this soul-centered episode of The Mentium Podcast, host Majama explores one of the most transformative yet difficult practices on the journey to growth: letting go. We’ve been taught to hold on—to push harder, to control every detail, to make life bend to our will. But what if real power is found in release? What if peace, purpose, and alignment begin where control ends? Through personal storytelling, guided reflection, and practical tools, this episode invi...

3 months ago

9 minutes

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S2: EP16 | The Power of Non-Compete: Why Your Only Competition Is You

Send us a text The Power of Non-Compete: Why Your Only Competition Is You Episode Summary: In a world obsessed with comparison, hustle, and outperforming others, what happens when you decide to step off the battlefield and focus inward? In this thought-provoking solo episode, inspired by Dr. Wayne Dyer’s Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life and the ancient wisdom of Lao Tzu’s Tao Te Ching, we explore the radical and freeing concept of non-compete. You’ll learn why true power comes not from ...

4 months ago

8 minutes

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S2: EP15 | Achieve Inner Harmony - Align Your Mind, Body, and Soul

Send us a text In today’s solo episode, we explore what it truly means to live in alignment—when your mind, body, and soul are working together instead of pulling you in different directions. If you’ve been feeling scattered, drained, or disconnected, this episode will help you reconnect with yourself on a deeper level. You’ll learn simple, powerful tools to clear mental clutter, care for your body with intention, and nourish your soul with practices that bring you peace. Through relatable st...

4 months ago

9 minutes