Glowing Soul: The Podcast

Let’s have a chat amongst us middle children… I didn’t use to believe birth order had any effect on people until I started interacting with a world beyond my bubble. We see it everyday the bold, loud people who think their voice has to be the most important one in the room and I know some days you almost believe them. But I’m here to tell you that your voice matters too! So please take up space. 00:00- 02:42: A little bit of yapping 02:42- 06:08: Why do middle children struggle with assertiveness ? 06:08- 10:12: Why assertiveness matters 10:12- 12:34: How I learned to form personal opinions 12:34- 17:21: That time I had the courage to speak up 17:21- 27:55: What even led me to record his episode ? 27:55- 30:10: Archives from my notes + closing remarks See you in another six months (hopefully not)

Disclaimer: This episode is not about giving an opinion on the value of men vs. women but rather highlighting how detrimental relationship dynamics can get when we view the other person through a single lens. Please note satirical moments and don’t take anything that is said too seriously I’m only one person. Today , we’re diving into the commodification of love and its impact on how we perceive and behave in relationships. I really enjoyed recording this and as always don’t hesitate to share your thoughts and feedback on IG. Chapters 00:00- 01:30: Intro 01:30- 04:07: History lesson based on my imagination 04:07- 11:51: The actors of our love economy 11:51- 15:57: Where are y’all getting money for Valentines ? 15:57- 18:29: Realising how expensive weddings are 18:29- 22:05: Can you even have love as a broke person? 22:05- 29:49: The commodification of love 29:52- 34:01: Unpaid labour of women 34:01- 36:33: Emotional capital & emotional spending 36:33- 38:47: The people still want love ig: @glowing_soul Article on Valentine’s Day spending: https://www.finder.com/uk/credit-cards/best-credit-cards/valentines-day-statistics

The title says it all. I think as a society we have become more and more allergic to any form of inconvenience (physical, mental, emotional, …) and it affects the way we communicate and treat others. I am for the school of thought of bringing back debates: respectful, opposing conversations because there’s is so much value in multiplicity. If this is a topic you find interesting, feel free to comment on Spotify or send me a DM. ig: @glowing_soul Trevor Noah X Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie conversation: https://youtu.be/yfNbrC3HJpU?si=oU9uiWl2FISfJpp4

In this episode, I’m tackling a deeply personal and complex question: Should members of the African Diaspora return to the motherland, or is it better to stay and build where we are? It’s a conversation I’ve had with myself countless times. Who do you become once you leave the place you know as “home”? How do we balance our dreams for Africa with the challenges of reintegration? This isn’t about finding the “right” answer—it’s about unpacking the emotions, opportunities, and struggles tied to this decision. If you’ve ever felt torn between staying and returning, this one’s for you. Let’s talk it out. Chapters 00:00- 03:26: Introduction 03:26- 05:06: What is the diaspora? 05:06- 10:07: When expectations don’t align 10:07- 15:28: Evolution of my own perspective 15:28- 17:52: The Concept of Identity 17:52- 20:10: The issue with denial of pluri-identities 20:10- 21:52: Finding a balance between being and belonging 21:52-26:35: The Know-it-alls and the Guilty 26:35- 29:09: I’m just frustrated with the whole thing 29:09- 35:15: New Horizons; How do we move forward together? 35:15- 35:38: Outro ig: @glowing_soul If you enjoyed this discourse, here is a video suggestion: https://youtu.be/mV0WcD1AgwU?si=pJOde4_jaFCmmmnh

Today we are having a deep chat on insecurities. Those feelings of inadequacy when you realise maybe… just maybe you’re not good enough. Key topics: •our obsession with exceptionalism •imposter syndrome explained •the downfall of having to stand out

I randomly did my mbti on the same date 4 years apart and this episode is all about personality tests and how much life can change or clarify who you are. ig: @glowing_soul Key topics: •becoming more ambivert with time. •feelers vs. thinker arguments. •how your environment affects your potential. Website I mentioned: https://www.16personalities.com

I’ve been asked this questions more times than I can count and I know I’m not the only one but honestly what is even the point of it all? Let’s discuss. Article I mentioned: https://workplaceinsight.net/people-from-gen-z-expect-to-change-career-at-least-three-times-during-their-working-lives/

In this episode, I was joined by Chidera, Demi, Gracelyn & Naomi in this episode to discuss feminism in Christian marriages, gender roles and the importance of healing before dating. For context: This was recorded back in May 2023.

I think we don’t often hear about the aftermath of healing and growing as a person so I took it as my goal to go through the ins and outs with you. Here are the references: Book- Boundaries by Dr. Cloud & Dr. Townsend. YouTube Video- Michelle Obama opens up… by Jay Shetty Podcast

Tune in if you care about listening to me laugh into my mic for 37 mins. It’s a recap on the past months, it’s a rant, it’s a bit of nothing and everything. Also, how do you make life less boring ?

In this episode, I sit down with two of my friends, Gracelyn and Demi, to discuss the topics of preferences, standards, and incel culture. How dating for potential could result in lowering your standards. Follow my friends on Instagram. Gracelyn: @gracelynlevi Demi: @d_e_m_.i

In this episode, I sit down with two of my friends, Gracelyn and Demi, to discuss the topics of preferences, standards, and incel culture. How dating for potential could result in lowering your standards. Follow my friends on Instagram. Gracelyn: @gracelynlevi Demi: @d_e_m_.i

My goal in this episode is an attempt to challenge what is valuable in the life we live or the lives we dream of. What does success really mean when we are not using the same units of measurement? Also, listen to me attempt to explain in a 100 different ways why you shouldn’t compare to others. ig: glowing_soul

Growing up I felt like being an introvert was a curse because I was judged for being who I was but today, introversion is yet another trend. This episode is for all my introverts who felt like they were never in the right spaces, here is a space for you. ig: glowing_soul

In this episode, we explore the topic of self-awareness and how it can sometimes lead to being overly critical of oneself. I shared my personal experience of being highly self-aware, but also struggling with feelings of inadequacy and harsh self-judgment. TikTok of the guy I was talking about: @samherling. Check out Grief Warriors’ Instagram: @griefwarriors_ Resources: https://www.collabcounseling.com/blog/signs-youre-intellectualizing-instead-of-feeling-your-feelings

In this episode, I get personal and share my own struggles with recognizing anger as a valid emotion and the challenges I faced along the way. I also discuss the "nice guy" phenomenon and why it's often not as "nice" as it appears. Additionally, I delve into the topic of apologies and why there is a right and wrong way to apologize, especially when it comes to recognizing the impact of your actions on others.

Welcome to the very first audio I recorded. I’m excited and scared about this journey but most of all grateful because I feel supported before even starting.