Best Viola Ekene Podcasts (2024)

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Bonus Ep: Personal lessons from Humans Of New York + Audio journaling my thoughts here 16:47

3y ago16:47

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Phew! I came across a story on the 'Humans Of New York' page on Instagram and I decided to find out who the founder of that awesome platform is. When I tell you discovering Brandon Stanton's journey and story encouraged me, you'll probably not understand fully. This podcast has over time become a safe place for me to share my deepest thoughts and s…

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Ep 52: Becoming the world's fastest blind athlete & paralympic champion ft. David Brown 32:58

3y ago32:58

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With David, I really understood that good old saying that you can be anything you put your mind to. Blindness didn't stop David from choosing to keep pushing and becoming the world's fastest blind athlete. So what excuse do I have really? That was the question that rang in my head all through recording David's story. Go ahead and click the play but…

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Ep 51: Surviving breast cancer, undergoing mastectomy & having a miracle baby ft. Rach DiMare 28:09

3y ago28:09

28:09

Rach shares with us her journey living with breast cancer, undergoing mastectomy and having a baby even when she feared she might no longer be able to conceive naturally due to cancer. There is so much to learn and unpack in this episode. This is also dedicated to all cancer survivors and thrivers. Keep pushing. We stand with you. If you have any t…

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Ep 50: Breast ironed at a very young age ft. Ayomide Aremu 20:56

3y ago20:56

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Ayomide's breasts were ironed at a very young age which according to the mother, was to ward off men from abusing her by creating an illusion her breasts weren't fully developed like 'that of an adult. It's so sad that these practices are still carried out in this 21st century. I also shared my friend's experience undergoing breast ironing at a you…

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Ep 49: #HisWordForYou - Stop categorizing your wins. No win is small. 6:29

3y ago6:29

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I hope you learn to be kinder to yourself. To give yourself grace and appreciate every win of yours after listening to this episode. To share your thoughts on this episode, please drop me a voice message by clicking this link: https://anchor.fm/viola-the-radio-nerd/message or www.podpage.com/calm-down-podcast. Your voice message will be featured in…

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Ep 48: Real & uncensored reasons people cheat in relationships ft. Shalom Emejulu 26:51

3+ y ago26:51

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Have you ever cheated on someone before? Have you been cheated on before? Or what do you do when you find out a loved one is being cheated on? Shalom handled this with so much wisdom, experience and grace. This is a topic that is always shoved under the carpet as if it never happens but the emotional pain of cheating can be very devastating. I'm gl…

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Ep 47: Transitioning out of the NFL + choosing to be real in a world full of fakes ft. Sam Acho 26:27

3+ y ago26:27

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Sam Acho who is an NFL player, writer, public speaker and humanitarian shared his journey of currently transitioning out of the NFL, choosing to be more intentional and purposeful in his personal life journey and how realizing that God loves him regardless is changing the course of his life. This is one story I love so much because of how it highli…

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Ep 46: Raped 43,200 times and trafficked from the ages of 12-16 ft. Karla Jacinto 22:40

3+ y ago22:40

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This episode features Karla Jacinto's story. Karla is a sex trafficking survivor and activist who was sexually exploited from the age of five and prostituted from ages 12-16. Forced to service 30-40 men each day, she estimates that she has been raped 43, 200 times. Her story is definitely heart wrenching but I'm glad she has chosen to rise above al…

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Ep 45: From wanting to be a Reverend Sister to finally becoming an Actor ft. Onyinye Odokoro 28:39

3+ y ago28:39

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In this episode, Actor and Nurse Nnnenna shares her journey and process to becoming an Actor and working with FilmOne; Nigeria's prestigious film production and distribution company. This is another beautiful story of Process and how important it is to enjoy every step of your journey. If you have any thoughts you'd love to share on how this episod…

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Ep 44: Being sexually abused everyday since the age of 3 by my brother & father ft. Deanna Carpenter 32:14

3+ y ago32:14

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The first time I listened to this story, I shed a tear or two because of how much pain Deanna had to go through all her life. I really admire her courage for choosing to rise above all these and share her story. She is indeed a survivor and I am super proud of her. This story is a must listen and you definitely need to share this with your friends …

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Ep 43: On becoming more financially literate, buoyant & responsible ft Chinazom Chidolue 39:32

3+ y ago39:32

39:32

Have you ever wondered how saving and investing actually works? Or you are at a point in your life where you don't even earn enough to save and invest but you really want to save. Then you must listen to the end of this episode. Chinazom Chidolue, our guest in this episode a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), and a Chartered Financial Analyst…

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Ep 42: On growth, consistency and being relatable ft. Chidimma Umeh 20:49

3+ y ago20:49

20:49

Chidimma Umeh and I had such a warm and beautiful conversation on this topic above. This is one conversation I listen to over and over again because of how encouraging and relatable it is especially as a content creator. You should definitely listen. You'll love every minute of it! Chidimma is a blogger and vlogger and she has been blogging and sha…

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Ep 41: Slapping the male gender severally + Growing up with a widowed parent ft. Lilian Chielo 15:57

3+ y ago15:57

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In this episode, Lilian shares her story on how growing up with a widowed parent affected her relationship and understanding of the male gender plus the psychological effects. Share your thoughts on this story by dropping me a voice message through any of these links: https://anchor.fm/viola-the-radio-nerd/message or www.podpage.com/calm-down-podca…

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Bonus Episode: Life updates, 2021 plans + where I am Currently 18:45

3+ y ago18:45

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It's time for us to catch up because it's been quite a while we haven't done that! Lol! How have you been?! In this bonus episode, I gist you on all I've been up to during my short break and also share a huge announcement on something I've been working on for so long with you! I'd love to hear your thoughts. Drop me a voice message through this lin…

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Ep 40: One year podversary episode and I answered all your questions. 25:43

3+ y ago25:43

25:43

I can't believe it's one year already! This podcast is one year old! To commemorate this, I answered all the questions you sent in on my last post on Instagram. I hope you enjoy it! To send your congratulatory messages and feedbacks, drop me a voice message through this link: https://anchor.fm/viola-the-radio-nerd/message If you love this podcast a…

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Ep 39: #hiswordforyou - Don't forget to thank God for those things you prayed for when they manifest 13:51

3+ y ago13:51

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Remember those things you've been believing God for, for a long time? Do you recall they've already been answered? Okay, life went by so quickly but the last time you remembered, did you at least pause to take it all in and express your gratitude to God even if it was just 10 minutes of meditation and reflecting back to how faithful he has been. Th…

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Ep 38: Going through post-partum depression as a first time mom & having loose belly fat ft Evelyn 17:38

3+ y ago17:38

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Evelyn is a first-time mom and in this episode, she shares what led to her getting depressed and having to deal with loose belly fat afterwards. This episode just like others is a must listen and you should share with your friends especially mothers because they go through a lot. Connect with Evelyn on Instagram @eve_chinwubaTo share your thoughts …

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Ep 37: My Story: Being told I am insecure by my boyfriend + Why I became a recluse 23:49

3+ y ago23:49

23:49

I share my story in this episode. A story and a part of me most people even parents and some close friends do not know as I continue on my path to healing. I'd love to hear your thoughts on it. Can you relate to my story? How did it make you feel? Please drop me a voice message through this link let's chat away: https://anchor.fm/viola-the-radio-ne…

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Ep 36: Doodling my way into happiness + Life as an Illustrator ft Ayo Sanusi 29:21

3+ y ago29:21

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Ayo shares her journey as an illustrator plus how she balances her 9-5 job with her art. You should listen to this episode if you are having issues balancing your side hustle with work and other aspects of your life. There are also three more lessons I learnt from her story that I screamed out of excitement when I brooded over it. So encouraging! C…

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Ep 35: Nine SARS victims share their story - #ENDSARS 35:28

4y ago35:28

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This episode features nine heart-wrenching stories of SARS victims. The END SARS movement has been going on in Nigeria and a lot of people have come forward to share their stories. To learn more on what the #ENDSARS movement is all about plus when it started, click HERE. The stories credit are endsars.com (click on it to read more stories) and Chan…

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Ep 34: Getting physically and verbally abused by a relative + #ENDSARS #ENDSWAT ft. Anonymous 19:09

4y ago19:09

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This anonymous story reminds me of how painful it is to be abused by the same person(s) supposed to be protecting you. I could relate to this story on so many personal levels and I know you will especially with the #ENDSWAT movement. Don't forget to share this episode. I'd love to hear your thoughts and feedback after listening to this episode. Ple…

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Ep 33: Love without expecting. The Universe will pay you back ft. Halima 19:17

4y ago19:17

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This beautiful story by Halima sheds light on the fact that self-acceptance doesn't happen overnight. It is a journey and it's okay to mess up some times. The most important thing is that you keep moving. I'd love to hear your thoughts and feedback after listening to this episode. Please drop me a voice message by clicking this link: https://anchor…

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Ep 32: Start. Your community/customers are waiting for you. 18:25

4y ago18:25

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The real reason you haven't started working on that idea is not fear. You feel the market is oversaturated and everybody seems to be doing the same thing you want to do. In this short episode, I explain why everybody is not doing the same thing and why you should stop procrastinating that idea. You are wasting a lot of time. Trust me. I'd love to h…

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Ep 31: Fear of gaining weight and finally becoming anorexic ft. Uche Anaekwe 29:43

4y ago29:43

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Uche got to a point of becoming anorexic and taking pills to avoid getting fat which affected her health badly. It's so sad to realize that most times body shaming doesn't always come from strangers on the streets or internet but from our loved ones especially through jokes. This story is one you should definitely listen to and share with your frie…

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Ep 30: I wish I listened to my parents... ft. Rafiat Akinwande 19:04

4y ago19:04

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This story is a whole different plot twist to episode 27 where someone anonymously shared how he spent 7 years in the university studying a 5-year course. In this case, Raffy actually regrets not listening to her parents. Now the question is, will our parents always be right in making decisions for us and are young people always right in choosing t…

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Ep 29: What growing up with divorced parents is like ft. Chizoba Ebunilo 20:57

4y ago20:57

20:57

The stories on this podcast has opened my eyes to the people's different realities of life. This episode is an amazing story of growth and trusting in your process. To connect with Chizoba, our feature in this episode, follow her on Instagram @discoverworthytalesIf you love this podcast and would love to tip me any amount to support on Shukran, cli…

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Ep 28: Growing up with an absent father + seeking validation from people ft. Anonymous 27:19

4y ago27:19

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Fathers have very significant roles to play in the life of their children. There is a difference between a 'Father' and a 'Dad' and quite a number of men are just 'fathers' and 'providers' to their children. This episode features an Anonymous story on how having an absent father in this person's early childhood days led her to seek validation, acce…

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Bonus Episode: My struggles as a content creator in Nigeria 27:23

4y ago27:23

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I am just here to rant and take this off my chest honestly. In this vulnerable bonus episode, I share the bitter side of full-time content creation and why I break down and cry some times. If you are an up and coming content creator or an existing one, you should listen to the end. Don't forget to drop a voice message to share your thoughts on this…

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Ep 27: Career choice frustration by parents + Spending 7 years in Uni studying a 5-year course 31:26

4y ago31:26

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This episode was quite emotional for me because most African young people can relate to this some way. Our Feature for 'Stories Around The World' in this episode who pleaded anonymity shared what he went through spending 7 years in University studying a 5-year course because the grand-parents (Current guardian) wanted everybody in the family to eit…

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Ep 26: Surviving Beirut fire explosions ft Nabih Bulos 10:45

4y ago10:45

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Nabih Bulos who is a staff foreign correspondent in the Middle East for the LA Times covering Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey, Iraq, Libya & Yemen shared his story on surviving the fire explosions that occurred on 4th August 2020 in Beirut the capital city of Lebanon from less than 5oo yards away. You can also click HERE to read his article on LA Ti…

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Ep 25: The reality of being a single mother in Nigeria ft Ronke Lawal 1:00:39

4y ago1:00:39

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In this episode, we explore the reality of being a single mother here in Nigeria. The stigma, mental health challenges and anxiety that comes with it is real. Our guest; Ronke Lawal who is a single mother of three boys shares that reality with us. If you know any single mom, please share this episode with her to encourage and remind her she is doin…

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Ep 24: All you need to know about a rare disorder called 'Sturge Weber' syndrome ft. Chelsey Peat 33:16

4y ago33:16

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Our guest on this episode, Chelsey Peat who is living with Sturge Weber syndrome shared what it is all about and how growing up with this affected her social life and mental health. This episode aims to raise awareness on this condition which happens in 1 to 50,000 births while encouraging persons living with this syndrome not to let it define them…

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Ep 23: What people living with albinism go through ft. Oluwatomi Adeworan 42:54

4y ago42:54

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Hundreds of people living with albinism are still hunted, their body parts dismembered and being killed in Tanzania, Malawi, some East/West African countries and in some parts of the world. This episode is a voice for people living with albinism and a reminder that they are normal and shouldn't be judged based on their skin colour. Our guest, Tomi …

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Ep 22: This is why you have a bad breath and hole in your tooth ft. Dr. Blessing Ogbonnanya 38:19

4y ago38:19

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In this episode, we explore the reason people take dental hygiene for granted. Our guest is a Dental Surgeon at Oakville Dental Centre, Ibadan, Oyo State Nigeria. She explains everything you need to know about dental hygiene from scaling and polishing, hole in a tooth, teeth whitening, using braces and so much more. If you love this podcast and wou…

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Ep 21: Be kind to yourself 32:27

4y ago32:27

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If you love this podcast and would love to become a patron of it, click this link: www.patreon.com/violaekene to become one and join a membership level. You will also get to unlock a special offer to advertise your businesses or services for free on an episode of this podcast. To get updates on new episodes and never miss a thing, click HERE to sig…

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Ep 20: Alexander Gray shares his story on surviving Coronavirus (COVID-19) 45:10

4y ago45:10

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If you love this podcast and would love to become a patron of it, click this link: www.patreon.com/violaekene to become one and join a membership level. You will also get to unlock a special offer to advertise your businesses or services for free on an episode of this podcast. To get updates on new episodes and never miss a thing, click HERE to sig…

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Ep 19: #hiswordforyouseries - Your time will come. Trust me, it will. 8:55

4y ago8:55

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#hiswordforyou series are short random episodes of this podcast where I share my thoughts, random musings, meditations and what the Holy Spirit has laid in my heart for you wherever I am at any given point in time. There are no segments in these series like the others. Just me pouring out my heart to you. I hope it blesses your heart and uplifts yo…

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Ep 18: What living with vitiligo feels like ft. Kandice Benford 28:14

4y ago28:14

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If you love this podcast and would love to become a patron of it, click this link: www.patreon.com/violaekene to become one and join a membership level. You will also get to unlock a special offer to advertise your businesses or services for free on an episode of this podcast.To get updates on new episodes and never miss a thing, click HERE to sign…

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Ep 17: Uncovering the black biblical destiny ft Onleilove Alston 54:51

4y ago54:51

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If you love this podcast and would love to become a patron of it, click this link: www.patreon.com/violaekene to become one and join a membership level. You will also get to unlock a special offer to advertise your businesses or services for free on an episode of this podcast.To get updates on new episodes and never miss a thing, click HERE to sign…

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Ep 16: #hiswordforyou - It's time to let go of anxiety and here is how. 6:46

4+ y ago6:46

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#hiswordforyou series are short random episodes of this podcast where I share my thoughts, random musings, meditations and what the Holy Spirit has laid in my heart for you wherever I am at any given point in time. There are no segments in these series like the others. Just me pouring out my heart to you. I hope it blesses your heart and uplifts yo…

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Ep 15: This is how Uche Anaekwe reads 88+ books in a year! 49:36

4+ y ago49:36

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To get updates on new episodes and never miss a thing, click HERE to sign up to this podcast newsletter Uche Anaekwe Social Media Platforms Instagram @dhe_bibliophile Twitter @youceeanaekwe You can also follow this podcast on Instagram @the_calm_down_podcast, twitter @podcastCalm and like the Facebook Page @Calm Down Podcast To connect with Viola E…

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Ep 14: Books i read in the first quarter of 2020 + Current read list and recommendations 15:51

4+ y ago15:51

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Blog post of this bonus episode with pictures of books read: https://hiswordmybeauty.com/books-i-read-in-the-first-quarter-of-2020-plus-my-current-read-list-bonus-episode/ The apps i mostly use in reading soft copy of books are Bambooks and Anybooks To get updates on new episodes and never miss a thing, click HERE to sign up to this podcast newslet…

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Ep 13: How you can overcome anxiety and boredom in this Corona Virus social distancing and stay productive 30:40

4+ y ago30:40

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To get updates on new episodes and never miss a thing, click HERE to sign up to this podcast newsletter Time Start Frames For the Segments Issues Segment -2:16 Reality Check Segment - 24:23 Common Sense Rule Segment - 25:40 You can also follow this podcast on Instagram @the_calm_down_podcast, twitter @PodcastCalm and like the Facebook Page @Calm Do…

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Ep 12: Three reasons you should keep a gratitude journal 24:15

4+ y ago24:15

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To get updates on new episodes and never miss a thing, click HERE to sign up to this podcast newsletter Time Frames For the Segments Issues Segment -3:02 Reality Check Segment - 11:39 Common Sense Rule Segment - 18:12 You can also follow this podcast on Instagram @the_calm_down_podcast, twitter @PodcastCalm and like the Facebook Page @Calm Down Pod…

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Ep 11: Why Christians Should Be Vocal About Their Faith ft Fisayo Adeyemi 1:01:44

4+ y ago1:01:44

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To get updates on new episodes and never miss a thing, click HERE to sign up to this podcast newsletterFisayo Adeyemi Social Media PlatformsInstagram @fisayoade_Twitter @fisayoade_YouTube Channel @Fisayo AdeFisayo Adeyemi's Website: www.fisayoade.comYou can also follow this podcast on Instagram @the_calm_down_podcast, twitter @podcastCalm and like …

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Ep 10: How to overcome masturbation 52:48

4+ y ago52:48

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In the Issues segment, Joshua Kesena our guest who was an ex-masturbation, drugs and sex addict shared the best and only way to overcome masturbation.For the Common Sense Rule Segment, we look at 6 awkward questions you should never ask people because they are none of your business.To get updates on new episodes and never miss a thing, click HERE t…

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Ep 9: 8 Ways You Can Support Your Friends' Business or Hustle Today 29:51

4+ y ago29:51

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Sharing eight ways you can genuinely support your friends business or hustle in the Issues Segment. Do you want to send any concerns or issue bothering you for my advice and that of this podcast community, send a mail to ekeneviola@gmail.com The Common Sense Rule Segment had us talking sense to people that spit indiscriminately. Loads of fun and la…

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Ep 8: It is okay to ask your parents or loved ones for financial help 29:29

4+ y ago29:29

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Most young people do not reach out to ask for financial help from their parents or loved ones because they believe it will portray them as a weak person. See, it is totally fine to ask for money when you are choking. Totally fine! In this episode i shared how to go about this plus other financial issues we seem to overlook. To send a mail, please s…

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Ep 7: Surviving Viral Encephalitis at 18 + Lessons Learnt 37:55

4+ y ago37:55

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I was diagnosed of Viral Encephalitis which is an inflammation of the brain when i was 18. I had very slim chances of survival and was hospitalized for a month plus. I was also unconscious most times and on oxygen. This disease happens one in 1 out of 2000 ailments. I'm sharing this part of my journey to encourage you that everything works together…

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Ep 6: Purpose Discovery Is A Process That Never Ends 41:28

4+ y ago41:28

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In the Issues Segment of this episode, we understand that discovering your purpose shouldn't be something you bother about because it comes in different dimensions. Our pains are struggles are also part of our purpose discovery process which never ends even when we leave this world. A member of the community just shared a testimony of how Episode 5…

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