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A cozy space on the internet where Yetunde talks about books, and the realities of navigating adulthood. Instagram: @booksandbeingpodcast Email 📧: booksandbeingpodcast@gmail.com Newsletter: booksandbeing.substack.com
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Books and Being Podcast returns with its 53rd episode. In this one, Yetunde discusses life since the podcast break; shares her current reads; and does a book reading of the The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin. Books mentioned: The Havoc of Choice by Wanjiru Koinange Family Lore by Elizabeth Acevedo The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin…
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Hey besties, in this episode I discuss some of the books on my reading this for the first few months of the year. I also talk about some of the book-related tea in the book community. Let's have fun! Books mentioned in this episode: Ithaca by Claire North Maame by Jessica George Love Radio by Ebony LaDelle Thank You For Listening by Julia Whelan A …
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In this episode, I talk about book clubs: why/when you should join one; my experience in two book clubs; how to get the best out of a book club; questions to ask before joining one; book club rules vs. your reading experience; and signs that you need to leave that book club. All these thoughts are from personal experiences. Enjoy! Book mentioned in…
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In this episode, anything goes! Yetunde talks about the inspiration behind the latest episode, messed up plans, meeting other Nigerian podcast hosts, her latest music inspiration and recommendations, self-discovery musings on how she feels kinda 'obsessive' about her academic writings and the time she had a panic attack, her latest volunteering end…
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Hi besties, in this episode I talk about how I rate the books I read. Listen to find out the meaning of my 1 to 5-star book ratings; the things I'm on the look out for in my favorite genres or kinds of books; as well as the books, dramas and songs I'm loving at the moment. Enjoy! Books mentioned in this episode: The Songs of Achilles by Madeline Mi…
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Hey besties! In this episode, I talk about one of my bad habits - social media addiction. I also talk about why I spend hours and hours doom-scrolling on social media. I share newly found benefits of taking time off social media. Added segments: Life update and the usual #AskYetunde, where I answer some questions sent in by the listeners. Enjoy!...…
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Hey besties! In this episode of the podcast, I talk about the 10 books I read in May. Listen for detailed reviews and discover the highlights and disappointments from my May Reading Wrapup. Books mentioned: 1. People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry 2. Wicked Beauty (Dark Olympus #3) by Katee Robert 3. By the Book by Jasmine Guillory 4. Together …
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Are there times you've felt like you willingly and unwillingly gave others control over you? Or are you still struggling with standing up for yourself? Grab a snack and a cup of tea or coffee, let's talk about what being a pushover feels like; the excuses we make for ourselves and for people; and how to get better. This episode also contains a #Ask…
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Do you love the young adult genre or are you looking to get in some young adult books? Listen to find out some of Yetunde's favorite Young Adult Novels (Non-fantasy). Look out for my YA fantasy recommendation in the coming weeks. I also talk about my current reads and the shows I'm currently watching. Books mentioned in the episode and timestamp: 1…
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Do you create and publish any form of content online? Are you looking to start out? Listen to this episode. Here, Yetunde talks about her journey as a content creator - the highs and lows, lessons learnt, and how to get better in a healthy manner. Enjoy! *If you love my content, please share and buy me a digital cup of coffee. Subscribe to Books an…
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Hey besties! In this episode of the podcast, I talk about one of my favorite books of all time - The Mountains Sing by Nguyen Phan Que Mai (Timestamp - 08:00). I also share my current reads - The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake and Blood Scion by Deborah Falaye (Timestamp - 03:00). Finally, I talk about some kdramas I'm currently loving (Timestamp - 14:3…
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In this episode I talk about all things friendship. I share how I determine who my friends are, what I look out for in all my friendships, what I typically want in friendships, what’s the point of having friends, and things I've learnt about keeping solid people in my corner. You can also find the #AskYetunde segment on this episode. Enjoy! *If you…
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In this episode, I fan-girl over Taylor Jenkins Reid and her writing style after reading three of her most popular books - Daisy Jones and the Six, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, and Malibu Rising. I reviewed these books and talk about the things I noticed/loved about her writing style. I also talk about reading goals, and my book-related goals…
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Hey besties! In this episode of Books and Being Podcast, I talk about how shame, the fear of failure, and the uncertainty of the future scares us from leaving relationships, friendships, people, jobs, and situations that constantly send signals that do not want us and they are not good for our wellbeing. How then do we get through this and get back…
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Hi guys! #WSKPodcastAsk is back! Timestamp: QUESTION 1 - 03:21 ("How do you get yourself to do things you need to do but find hard to actually do?"); Q2 - 06:00 ("How do you tell your problems to your parents without feeling judged by them?"); and Q3 - 27:28 ("Any tip for overcoming overthinking?"). For the topic of discussion, I talk about poor co…
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In this episode of Books and Being Podcast, Yetunde is in her superhero bag (lol). Yetunde shares tips on how to read more books, especially for those who do not know what to read; those who cannot seem to find time to read; and those who do not have extra cash to purchase paperbacks and hardcovers. Yetunde also talks about some of the books she ha…
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Saying yes to everything, being hyper-focused, failing to implement balance, self-doubt and disbelief, one-sided friendships, not-speaking up, ignoring my mental and physical health and more. Look who is interested in leaving these things behind in 2021 and having a better 2022…me! Hey besties, this episode is a mind prep towards taking a step back…
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On this episode, I talk about the reason for the name change and new direction for the podcast. I also give y’all some life update and talk about self-inflicted stress. Make sure you drop a rating and share to help more people find out about the podcast! .... If you love my content, please share and buy me a digital cup of coffee.…
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Welcome! Here, I talk about how we might just be the actual problem rather than blaming others and the world for all the negative things happening to us. I talk about Nigerian music and all the sounds I'm loving from this part of the world! Plus new updates for the podcast. PS: this is the final episode of The Mustard Podcast.…
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Hey family! On this episode, anything goes. The past few days have been unbelievable. Here, I share 3 effective anxiety coping tips and my thoughts on changing the name of this podcast. I also give insights into my current reads - Daughters Who Walk this Path by Yejide Kilanko and Born on a Tuesday by Elnathan John. Enjoy!…
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