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Mandile
Life is a series of "figuring it outs." Join Mandile every week as she explores challenging questions, shares lessons learned, and has open conversations with wonderful humans.
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What is the meaning of life? Perhaps we should be asking, how do we make meaning of life?
Resources mentioned:
Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4069.Man_s_Search_for_Meaning
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In this episode, Faith and I continue discussing our July book club pick. We chat about the author’s take on socialism, slavery, racism, the media, and police brutality. I hope you enter this episode with an open and critical mind. Again, this is going to be the last episode for a while. Take care of yourselves, dear listeners.
Resources mentioned:
https://library.law.howard.edu/civilrightshistory/transgender
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How do we disagree with people? My instinct is to be defensive and to convince the other person why they should see things my way. But what if I entered arguments/disagreements with empathy, especially when it comes to socio-cultural and political topics? People are people before they’re our “enemies.”
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Today’s episode is the first part of our July book club discussion. My guest and friend, Faith, and I breakdown Blackout by Candace Owens. As a note, we kinda approached this discussion as we would an academic text. We examined both the information that the author provided and the way she provided it, which made for a different but insightful discussion. Tune in next week for part two!
Resources mentioned:
https://www.congress.gov/115/meeting/house/106562/witnesses/HHRG-115-JU10-Wstate-ParkerS-20171101-SD001.pdf
https://www.instagram.com/tv/COxalDzjubD/
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What does it mean to show up for ourselves and how do we do it? In today's episode, I share how I've been working on being there for myself every single day — it's no walk in the park.
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Have you ever felt guilty for no longer liking what you liked before? Or perhaps ending a friendship? I know that feeling all too well. Today’s summer reflection is about saying a very kind goodbye to the things and people that don’t contribute to my life anymore and being okay with that.
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CW: disordered eating Most of us have met someone who lives with chronic illness, whether we knew it or not. Chelsea is one of those people. In this episode, she shares her journey of being diagnosed with several illnesses in her childhood years, being failed by the healthcare system at times, facing discrimination at school and work, and ultimately advocating for and healing herself. It’s a true redemption story.
Poddy of the Week: Resistance https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/resistance/id1533129901
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Welcome to the fifth summer reflection. In this reflection, I share why I'm afraid to die.
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& other things is one year old today! Thank you to my guests, the authors of the books we’ve read, and YOU, dear listeners. Here’s to lots more GROWTH clink
In today's episode, my guest, Chabria and I, discuss “Detransition, Baby” by Torrey Peters. The book follows Reese, a trans woman grappling with her womanhood, whose ex approaches her with a life-altering proposition.
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July & other reads book club pick: Blackout by Candace Owens https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50930292-blackout
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Welcome to the fourth summer reflection. In this reflection, I talk about why practicing gratitude can sometimes be harmful more than helpful.
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CW in intro Mental health is truly the key to a baseline good life. In this incredibly vulnerable episode, Buckley shares the childhood trauma that caused a lot of his struggles, the breaking points he's reached, and how he's been investing in his mental health over the years. It's a looong one but it's a goood one.
Poddy of the Week: The Uncomfortable https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-uncomfortable-podcast/id1525429215
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Welcome to the third summer reflection. In this episode, I reflect on the discomfort that comes with deconstructing and decolonizing my faith.
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We talk about diversity in the workplace and in schools, but we rarely examine the makeup of our close circles. In this episode, my friend Kaia and I have an uncomfortable but much-needed conversation about cross-racial friendships and more specifically our cross-racial friendship. We talk about our upbringings and how they shaped how we view friendships today through the lens of race in America.
Resources mentioned:
Code Switch episode, "What About Your Friends?" https://open.spotify.com/episode/5xaQCGqh8LhhUkepzPoxjo?si=EcpqhENrSEGlGiecjcCpdw Study by Robert P. Jones, PHD https://www.prri.org/research/poll-race-religion-politics-americans-social-networks/
Poddy of the Week:
Reparations: The Big Payback https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reparations-the-big-payback/id1548013961
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Welcome to the second summer reflection. In this reflection, I share why I think values are important and how I've been navigating living according to my values.
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A year ago, social media went dark as allies across the globe shared black squares to signify their support of the Black Lives Matter movement. Today, my guests, Libby and Dan, and I examine what change, if any, resulted from the hashtags, squares, and protests. We talk about Libby's anti-racism efforts and Dan's thoughts on social media and social movements.
Poddy of the Week: Code Switch https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/code-switch/id1112190608
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Welcome to my first summer reflection! Every Thursday in June and July, I will be sharing a short episode (less than 7 mins hopefully) about something I've been learning or thinking about recently or how I've grown as a human. Summer is such an inspiring time for me, and I love reflecting on who I am as a person, and I hope you enjoy listening to my musings. This first summer reflection is about being intentional about how I engage with social issues I care about and navigating how social media plays a role in this.
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Join my guest and good friend, Mark, and I as we unpack Silence is My Mother Tongue, a historical fiction novel about an Eritrean-Ethiopian sister-brother duo navigating life in a refugee camp.
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June & other reads book club pick: Detransition, Baby by Torrey Peters https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/48890225-detransition-baby
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Sigh growing pains! Can't live with 'em, can't live without 'em. Just kidding. But seriously...in this episode, I share some growing pains I've been going through recently, including doubting myself and my cycle of crashing, feeling better, and then crashing again. I also share my story as a victim of the vicious "productivity mindset."
Poddy of the Week: Still Processing https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/still-processing/id1151436460
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It's AAPI heritage month in the US and with the #stopAAPIhate campaign underway, I wanted to share what I've learned about the Asian American community in the US. In this episode, I share some of my key takeaways from the book, "Minor Feelings," a collection of very powerful essays by writer and poet Cathy Park Hong. I also discuss "Oppression Olympics" and allyship. Feel free to DM to correct me if I said anything incorrect in this episode. I'm learning and growing every day!
Resources mentioned:
"Minor Feelings: An Asian American Reckoning" by Cathy Park Hong: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52845775-minor-feelings
Hollaback Bystander Intervention Training: https://www.ihollaback.org/bystanderintervention/
AARP, "Asian American Community Rallies to Protect and Support Elders": https://www.aarp.org/home-family/friends-family/info-2021/asian-american-support-communities.html
Poddy of the Week: All My Relations https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-my-relations-podcast/id1454424563
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My guest Taku, a Christian, and I, an ex-Christian/cultural Christian/figuring-it-out Christian talk about — you guessed it — CHRISTIANITY! We chat about Taku's switch from Catholicism to non-denominational Christianity, the differentiation between God and the church, and just overall faith. It's a great one!
Follow Taku on Instagram: @___f.i.d.e.l.i.a___ https://www.instagram.com/___f.i.d.e.l.i.a___/
Check out Taku's Blog: Mukundi https://tirivakundi.wordpress.com/2021/02/07/god-and-his-working-people/?preview=true
Poddy of the Week: The Happiness Lab https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-happiness-lab-with-dr-laurie-santos/id1474245040
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Ever wondered why people leave Christianity and pursue Atheism instead? Well, today you're gonna find out! In this episode, 24-year olds and hosts of the Atheist Bible Study podcast, Nicole & Ashton, share why they personally chose godlessness. We chat about homophobia in the Church, politics and Christianity, and the lack of diversity in American atheist communities. Lots of laughs and good vibes in this one :)
Subscribe to Atheist Bible Study: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/atheist-bible-study/id1540677900
Follow Atheist Bible Study on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AtheistStudy
Poddy of the Week: Tell Them, I Am: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tell-them-i-am/id1458776739
Research resources mentioned:
Discrimination/racism within atheist communities: https://www.washingtonpost.com/posteverything/wp/2014/06/16/blacks-are-even-discriminated-against-by-atheists/
Facts on atheism in America: https://www.vox.com/the-highlight/2019/6/7/18652423/atheism-america-facts
Demographics of atheists in America https://www.pewforum.org/religious-landscape-study/religious-family/atheist/racial-and-ethnic-composition/
Religiousness across the globe https://www.denverpost.com/2015/03/30/carter-atheism-has-some-race-and-gender-problems/
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Join my guest (fellow podcaster and fellow Zimbabwean), Sharon, and me as we dive into the thoughtful, engaging, and emotional book that is The Book of Memory by Petina Gappah, a talented Zimbabwean author.
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Check out Sharon's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/candid-sharn/id1526880783
May & other reads book club pick: Silence is My Mother Tongue, Sulaiman Addonia https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40938216-silence-is-my-mother-tongue
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In this final episode of the 3-part saga on my faith/spiritual/Christian journey, I finally reveal the one event that changed everything. I also talk about how it affected my mental health, the qualms I have with the Christian faith, and where I am now.
Research mentioned: https://www.pewforum.org/religious-landscape-study/religious-family/atheist/racial-and-ethnic-composition/
The Power of Ritual by Casper ter Kuile https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/46258506-the-power-of-ritual
Podcast of the week: Childhood with Chanel and Tiffanyhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/childhood-with-chanel-and-tiffany/id1526093115
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This is the second part of last week's episode on my spiritual/faith/Christian journey. In this part, I discuss my study abroad time in Paris, a pilgrimage in Italy, my personal and community Bible study experiences, and the first loose end that revealed itself.
Podcast of the week: Overthink https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/overthink/id1538249280
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Okay, this is really happening. Welcome to the first episode in a 2-month-long series called Devil's Advocate focusing on religion and spirituality. In this first episode, I share the story of how I began believing in Jesus and what I was like at the height of my faith. Tune in next week to hear the reason I no longer believe in God.
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Poddy of the Week: The Liturgists Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-liturgists-podcast/id903433534
Welcome to the second & other reads book club discussion where 3-time guest and my friend, Adi, and I discuss Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi, a phenomenal read. & other reads is the official & other things book club.
April & other reads book club pick: The Book of Memory by Petina Gappah https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25666068-the-book-of-memory
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*CW: Murder, sexual assault and harassment, and gender-based violence. Listen with caution.*** This episode is about the plights of womanhood and also celebrate the women of & other things who have made this show what it is. Listen to the full episode for podcast recommendations as well.
This episode was recorded before I knew the names of the people killed in the Atlanta shooting. In the episode, I say that it's important to name the perpetrator, but it's even more important to say the names of the victims. Here they are:
Soon Chung Park
Hyun Jung Grant
Suncha Kim
Yong Yue
Delaina Ashley Yaun
Paul Andre Michels
Xiaojie Tan
Daoyou Feng
Sarah Everard's story in The Atlantic: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2021/03/what-sarah-everards-murder-illuminatesand-might-obscure/618302/
Shooting in Atlanta: https://www.thecut.com/2021/03/atlanta-spa-shooting-victims-what-we-know.html
Read about girls child marriages on Girls Not Brides: https://atlas.girlsnotbrides.org/map/zimbabwe/
Know My Name, Chanel Miller: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50196744-know-my-name
Learn about the spike in anti-Asian racism:
https://www.vox.com/identities/2020/4/21/21221007/anti-asian-racism-coronavirus-xenophobia?mc_cid=03a857bbfc&mc_eid=0a387c3d42
https://open.spotify.com/episode/588cSsMxUJrel3vMWwVJpe?si=sdaWZELbQRC4mZGy4gsjeA
https://www.instagram.com/p/CMhnjXxH7wq/
Podcasts about women by women:
Ordinary Equality: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ordinary-equality/id1492330633
Encyclopedia Womanica: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/encyclopedia-womannica/id1464524725
I Weigh with Jameela Jamil: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-weigh-with-jameela-jamil/id1498855031
Okay Sis: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/okay-sis/id1434353917
Appearances: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/appearances/id1531380479
The final episode of the "Sarah" series gives a look into Sarah in her more recent ( and seasoned) years — her quirks, imperfections, and personality — and reveals why she's so important to me. This 3-part series tells the story of a woman who defied the odds through hard work, faith, and Coca-Cola.
Learn more about Women's History Month: https://womenshistorymonth.gov/
Happy International Women's Day (IWD)! In this episode, you'll meet Sarah in her young adult and early businesswoman years. This 3-part series tells the story of a woman who defied the odds through hard work, faith, and Coca-Cola.
Learn more about IWD: https://www.internationalwomensday.com/
Organizations to support on IWD and long-term:
Women for Women International https://www.womenforwomen.org/about-us
CAMFED https://camfed.org/about/
MUSASA https://musasa.co.zw/
Malala Fund https://www.malala.org/about
Girls Not Brides https://www.girlsnotbrides.org/take-action/
In celebration of Women's History Month, I want to tell you all about Sarah. In this first episode, you'll get to know the story of Sarah's childhood, specifically her younger years. This 3-part series tells the story of a woman who defied the odds through hard work, faith, and Coca-Cola.
Learn about Women's History Month: https://womenshistorymonth.gov/
Relevant podcast: Ordinary Equality https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ordinary-equality/id1492330633
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& other reads is the official & other things book club. The book club picks will be announced a month prior to the discussion so listeners have a month to read along if they like. & other reads episodes will likely be posted monthly, on the last day of each month. In this first discussion, Nadean and I chat about A Woman is No Man by Etaf Rum.
March book club pick: Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/48570454-transcendent-kingdom
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In this last episode in celebration of Black History Month, my good friend, Chabria, and I chat about what it means to be a Black woman from her perspective — self-acceptance, discrimination, being strong, and so much more.
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Poddy episode of the week: "Nigerian Folktale: The Medicine for Getting a Son" on Stories Mother Told: African Folktales https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nigerian-folktale-the-medicine-for-getting-a-son/id1519129134?i=1000505099069
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Continuing on with our celebration of Black History Month, my guest, Buckley, and I chat about his experiences as a Black man — Black boyhood, resilience, identity, and colorism.
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Poddy episode of the week: "Kelly Rowland" on Pretty Big Deal
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Have you ever stopped to think about what you learned in school? My guest, Tanya (@nevertaughtinschool and @teachblackstudiesuom on Instagram), and I chat about what it means to decolonize education, why it's important, and how we can do it. Tanya, an educator and post-grad student, is passionate about transforming education and the way we view history, and she creates powerful educational resources on her Instagram pages.
Podcast episode of the week: "Episode 1: The Fight for a True Democracy" on 1619
Learn about the history of Black History Month: Black History Month on History.com
I'm so excited to introduce the official & other things book club, & other reads!!! The cadence of the book club is currently undecided, but our first book club pick is A Woman is No Man by Etaf Rum. If possible, try to buy/rent the book from a local bookstore or, better yet, borrow it from a friend! The book club discussion episode will be on Monday, February 22.
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The word "balance" — the concept, too — has come up constantly in my adulthood so far, but is it truly the most human way to think about our day-to-day lives? In this episode, I offer a concept that can replace "balance" and that I'm learning to implement, especially amidst the recent craziness.
Podcast episode of the week: "How to Make a Hard Decision" on Life Kit
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We are typically encouraged to think about who we want to be in the future, but very few people realize just how much we can learn from our younger selves. In this episode, I share some ways I've been looking to my childhood self to guide me in my adulthood.
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This year has been heavy, so, in hopes of holding onto the silver linings, here's an episode about the best things that came out of 2020 as told by me and you.
Podcast episode of the week: "Grandma Jody" on Life is Short with Justin Long
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HEADPHONE WARNING In the third episode of my Home for the Holidays series, I chat with little sister, Nyasha, who tries to expose me. We reflect on the trials and tribulations of being siblings and discuss what we think is the meaning the meaning of life — a funny yet thought-provoking convo. This episode also features an amusing cameo by my little brother. Follow & other things on Instagram: @andotherthingspoddy
In the second episode of my Home of the Holidays series, I sit down with my older half sister, Gabby. We start off with a quick chat about lessons we've learned and go on and on about so many of our childhood memories. Truly nostalgic.
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This is the first episode of my Home for the Holidays series. In today's episode, I sit down with my mummy, and we chat about our childhoods and her experience with motherhood. We also share a family Christmas tradition that's very near and dear to our hearts. It's a warm and cozy episode.
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With the tensions and division brought about by the US presidential election and its results, I wanted to discuss the importance of hearing from the other side. My friend Faith and I chat about the intersection of religion, politics, and social media, and the implications of this complex relationship. Follow Faith on Instagram: @faith_snipes
Content we referenced: The Social Dilemma Amanda Ensing's YouTube video
My two best friends and I attempt to replicate a Friendsgiving dinner over a Zoom call. That includes acknowledging the traumatic history of Thanksgiving, honoring Native and Indigenous peoples, sharing what we're thankful for, and getting into a typical, deep, over-dinner convo, all while enjoying a very fake Thanksgiving meal.
DONATE TO NATIVE AMERICAN & INDIGENOUS ORGANIZATIONS DURING THIS TIME:
- Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women USA
- Native American Heritage Association
- American Indian College Fund
- Association on American Indian Affairs
- Native American Rights Fund
The format of today's Unscripted episode is just a little bit different due to some issues with the audio recordings. Either way, it's a great episode with Tiên, an international student from Vietnam. We chat about the journey to the US, lessons learned, and growing pains as an international student. "Unscripted" is a series of thoughtful conversations with different guests.
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Given the recent US presidential election, which marks four years since my first US presidential election in 2016, I thought I'd share a small component of my international student experience. In today's episode, I share some sociocultural differences between Zimbabwe and the US, talk about the 2016 and 2020 US presidential elections, and roast Americans (the best part).
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Note: Erin's audio changes in the last few minutes due to a technical issue. Apologies in advance. In today's episode, Erin (my second guest whom I didn't know prior to recording!!) shares the story of an injury that completely altered her life. We chat about the emotional, financial, and relational impacts of living with a disability, as well as the constant battle for accessibility.
Erin's Instagram: erin.fieldd
Erin's YouTube channel: Erin Field
Support Erin financially: Donate to her GoFundMe
"Unscripted" is a series of thoughtful conversations with different guests.
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Today's episode is the second half of my conversation with my good friend and former college roommate, Adi. We continue our conversation on the intersection of sexual identity and religion. Check out the Reformation Project Follow & other things on Instagram @andotherthingspoddy
Today's episode is the first half of my conversation with my good friend and former college roommate, Adi. We reflect on a pivotal moment in our friendship, and we discuss sexual identity and its intersection with Christianity. Follow & other things on Instagram @andotherthingspoddy
I can't believe I've already spent exactly 7 months, the majority of the year, in quarantine! In today's episode, I share just a few of the ups and downs of my social-distanced life, giving you a look into my mental health, self-care, hobbies, reads, WFH, relationships, and TV gems.
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Life molds and reshapes us with each passing day, teaching us things we need to know, mostly against our will and without our knowledge. Today, I'm sharing five lessons I personally learned against my will but am grateful for nonetheless.
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In this episode, I sit down with Elsie, a Zimbabwean brand strategist, award-winning blogger, and the founder of Shop Efuru, an online thrift store based in Zimbabwe that promotes sustainable fashion. We chat about her journey to starting her business, the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, and the significance of sustainable fashion in African countries such as Zimbabwe. "Unscripted" is a series of thoughtful conversations with different guests.
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There's no way I wasn't going to talk about the climate crisis with everything going on. Forests are burning at a larger scale across the globe right now, among other things, so the climate crisis should be top of mind today and for years to come.
Links and resources:
Intersectional Environmentalist
Intersectional Environmentalism: Why Environmental Justice Is Essential For A Sustainable Future
Fossil Fuels
The Trouble article on White Environmentalism
Roshan Krishnan twitter (author of above article)
The Green Belt Movement
Armed And On The Frontlines: Inside Zimbabwe's All-Female Anti-Poaching Army
Vox Videos
How humans are making pandemics more likely
Why beef is the worst food for the climate
One reason why coronavirus hits Black people the hardest
Why "forever chemicals" polluted America's water
Why scientists are so worried about this glacier
Why locusts are descending on East Africa
The next pandemic could come from our farms
The global coffee crisis is coming
In today's episode, I sit down with a good friend of mine from college, Nadean, to chat about the environment and sustainable practices. We dive into sustainability across national borders, tech waste, intersectional environmentalism, and other things. Follow Nadean's food instagram page @thefoodian_. "Unscripted" is a series of thoughtful conversations with different guests.
Check these out:
https://www.instagram.com/theorispresent/
https://www.instagram.com/wasteorcreate/
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I thought I'd lighten the mood just a little bit and talk about something that will hopefully make you laugh, smile, or (most likely) cringe. In today's episode, I share a few embarrassing moments that I endured — I'm just happy I've lived to tell these tales and didn't crawl into a hole right after. Sit back, relax, and enjoy.
In today's episode, I sit down with my friend, Dan, to chat about social media usage in times of ongoing crisis (BLM, COVID, etc.). We discuss how we think we should be using social media, "clicktivism," and call out/call in culture. Follow Dan's art page @leizmandanielle and tattoo page @inkleizman. "Unscripted" is a series of thoughtful conversations with different guests.
As someone with a name that is "hard" to pronounce, I often have many conversations with people about what my name means, what its origins are, and how to pronounce it. I wanted to hear other people's experiences with having a hard-to-pronounce name, so I asked 8 wonderful humans to share theirs. Thank you so much to Mpiwa Gwindi, a young, Black, Zimbabwean artist, for creating sweet mbira tunes for this episode.
Disordered eating trigger warning: this episode contains potentially sensitive content. As a young woman constantly inundated with imagery of what an "ideal body" looks like, I've struggled with my own. In this episode, I share my experience with unhealthy eating habits and a negative body image and what I did (or didn't do, rather) to get myself to a better place, mentally and physically.
For your mind:
https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/mental-health-podcasts?rq=mental%20health
https://www.stayhometakecare.com/category/mental-health
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help/index.shtml
https://www.nami.org/Home
Around the world:
https://www.philanthropycircuit.org/10-african-organizations-working-to-end-violence-against-women/
https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/
https://yemencrisis.carrd.co/
https://standwithhongkong.carrd.co/
https://yemencrisis.carrd.co/
In this episode, I sit down with my first guest and cousin, Lauralie, a young, Black, Zimbabwean-American singer, dancer, and actor. We laugh and chat about gen z, racism in the performing arts, body image, and boy drama. "Unscripted" is a series of thoughtful conversations with different guests.
For your mind:
https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/mental-health-podcasts?rq=mental%20health
https://www.stayhometakecare.com/category/mental-health
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help/index.shtml
https://www.nami.org/Home
Around the world:
https://www.philanthropycircuit.org/10-african-organizations-working-to-end-violence-against-women/
https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/
https://yemencrisis.carrd.co/
https://standwithhongkong.carrd.co/
https://yemencrisis.carrd.co/
Continuing on from the last episode...you're in for a wild ride.
For your mind:
https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/mental-health-podcasts?rq=mental%20health
https://www.stayhometakecare.com/category/mental-health
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help/index.shtml
https://www.nami.org/Home
Around the world:
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/31/world/africa/zimbabwe-coronavirus-protest.html
https://www.philanthropycircuit.org/10-african-organizations-working-to-end-violence-against-women/
https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/
https://yemencrisis.carrd.co/
https://standwithhongkong.carrd.co/
https://yemencrisis.carrd.co/
You know when everything just seems to not be going your way? This a story of that. In this episode, I share the first half of a very riveting (and mind-blowing) story. That's all I'm going to say.
For your mind:
https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/mental-health-podcasts?rq=mental%20health
https://www.stayhometakecare.com/category/mental-health
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help/index.shtml
https://www.nami.org/Home
Around the world:
https://www.philanthropycircuit.org/10-african-organizations-working-to-end-violence-against-women/
https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/
https://yemencrisis.carrd.co/
https://standwithhongkong.carrd.co/
https://yemencrisis.carrd.co/
Am I racist? After reading a very influential book and witnessing a shift in the tone of social media, I decided to look within myself and examine my own viewpoints. In this episode, I discuss my prejudiced beliefs, how they came to be, and how I'm learning to relieve myself of them.
For your mind:
https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/mental-health-podcasts?rq=mental%20health
https://www.stayhometakecare.com/category/mental-health
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help/index.shtml
https://www.nami.org/Home
Around the world:
https://www.philanthropycircuit.org/10-african-organizations-working-to-end-violence-against-women/
https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/
https://yemencrisis.carrd.co/
https://standwithhongkong.carrd.co/
https://yemencrisis.carrd.co/
The current events have forced me to reflect on how the colo(u)r of my skin impacts my daily life.
For your mind:
https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/mental-health-podcasts?rq=mental%20health
https://www.stayhometakecare.com/category/mental-health
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help/index.shtml
https://www.nami.org/Home
Around the world:
https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/21315877/trump-foreign-international-students-ice-harvard-university-mit
https://www.philanthropycircuit.org/10-african-organizations-working-to-end-violence-against-women/
https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/
https://yemencrisis.carrd.co/
https://standwithhongkong.carrd.co/
https://yemencrisis.carrd.co/
In this episode of & other things, you will get to know a little bit about me and how I got to where I am. Listen, subscribe, and share if you wish.
Resources to help you take care and stay informed.
For your mind:
https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/mental-health-podcasts?rq=mental%20health
https://www.stayhometakecare.com/category/mental-health
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help/index.shtml
https://www.nami.org/Home
Around the world:
https://www.philanthropycircuit.org/10-african-organizations-working-to-end-violence-against-women/
https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/
https://yemencrisis.carrd.co/
https://standwithhongkong.carrd.co/
https://yemencrisis.carrd.co/