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Jada
A biweekly conversation which summarizes Jada's journey of learning, unlearning and finding her voice as a young black woman in her early 20s. Topics range from but are not limited to navigating relationships/love, healing, music, current events and most of all, embracing the discomfort of vulnerability. Each month, Jada will feature a special guest to help facilitate the discussion. Jada will also invite viewers to have their voices heard as well to curate a safe space to engage with the podcast.
This week Jada connects with business founder and industrial engineer, Mikhailla Matthias, to discuss her path to overcoming imposter syndrome and the need to overachieve to be seen as valuable. She shares more about her gift box business, IDeserveCo, and how it was inspired by her own struggle with feeling worthy of doing nice things for herself without feeling guilty or selfish.
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IDeserveCo Website
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Main Themes:
- imposter syndrome
- overachieving
- self care beyond the surface
- post-graduate struggles
- boundaries
This week Jada answers some personal questions and gives her take on the Mariah the Scientist/Young Thug saga.
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Main Themes:
- romantic relationships
- dealing with emotions
- feeling misunderstood
- red flags
Author and entrepreneur, Tinashe, stops by for an insightful conversation centered around the quarter life crisis phenomenon. We compare our experiences as a 26 year old man and a 26 year old woman living in two different countries and navigating two different seasons of life.
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Macho's Letter Newsletter
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Main Themes:
- marriage
- having kids
- career growth
- struggles men face
- Western culture vs East/South African culture
- quarter life crisis
This week we are in for a funny one. Tokoni stops by to share a few storytimes, discuss how newlywed life is going and dive into a few messed up scenarios - courtesy of Reddit.
Time Stamps
- Intro (0:00-03:18)
- Imessage Game: (03:19-09:23)
- How Married Life is Going (09:24-12:40)
- Agree or Disagree? (12:41-20:10)
- Cute or Cringey? (20:11-24:43)
- Found Out Why Ex Broke up With Me 4 Years Later (24:44-30:22)
- Coworker Stealing Food (30:23-34:32)
- Wife Ruined Dinner (34:33-38:48)
- Food Poisoning Storytime (38:49-42:09)
- Uninvited From Destination Wedding After Paying in Full (42:10-46:35)
- Friend's BF Invited Himself on Girls Trip (46:36-55:10)
- Outro (55:11-56:16)
Tokoni's Music
Tokoni's Tik Tok
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Main Themes:
- wedding drama
- relationships
In this episode, Jada gets real about the learning curve she experienced in trying to become a good partner. She gets real about negative behaviours she's struggled with such as speaking out of anger and emotional manipulation and how she did the work in order to build a healthier relationship.
Attachment Styles: https://www.attachmentproject.com/attachment-style-quiz/
Other Related Episodes:
- Ep 47 - "Listen to This If You Struggle to Express Your Feelings to People"
Apple Music Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/ep-32-listen-if-you-struggle-to-express-your-feelings/id1654399089?i=1000647833522
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/19alrbUdekYQDbKYzbP7Ns?si=7AgVX4-tQHuRpQ2cKZI3aA
- Ep 16. "Am I The Drama?: Insecurities and Projection"
Apple Music - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/ep-16-am-i-the-drama-insecurities-and-projection/id1654399089?i=1000620923207
Spotify -https://open.spotify.com/episode/32khknTfXmvSCmHSqo8p5x?si=wLB4qzgzRPSDABkSVkus_g
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Main Themes:
- toxic behaviour
- growth
- self-reflection
- romantic relationships
- healthy love
Jada sits down with guest, Muiriosa Griffin, to talk through the loneliness of adulthood. Muiriosa shares her experience moving from Ireland to France and finding herself with a new child and no community to rely on. Whether you’ve moved to a new place like Muiriosa or you're just feeling emotionally isolated, this conversation is a reminder that community can be rebuilt through confident communication.
Muiriosa Griffin:
Website: www.upwardconfidence.com
Free Resource: https://preview.mailerlite.io/preview/1438700/sites/159530928061809719/rh2PU9
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/muiriosagriffincoaching/
Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/muiriosa
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Main Themes:
- self sabotage
- moving to a new place
- confident communication
- being intentional in friendships
In this episode, Jada chats with Matthew Lowe, a licensed psychotherapist, to unpack the fear of commitment so many of us carry in our 20s and beyond. From dealing with indecisiveness to living with regrets - they explore what is really behind the fear of choosing wrong and how to let go.
Mathew Lowe's Book
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Main Themes:
- therapy
- commitment issues
- fear and regret
- relationships
- settling down
This week Jada opens up about what led her to begin taking health and fitness more seriously. She shares some of her struggles with dealing with weight gain, emotional eating and insecurity.
Tools and Resources
Calorie Deficit
Fitbod Training App
Lose It
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Main Themes:
- body image
- insecurities
- working out
- health
- healthy eating
Thank you for your patience, your girl is officially off the market and back to regularly scheduled programming. In this week's episode Jada shares some life updates and shares some stories about the wedding chaos.
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Main Themes:
- therapy
- anxiety
- wedding planning
- wedding day
With working full time and balancing other responsibilities, many of us find ourselves too drained to spend time with friends, family and others. Ericka Nicole, founder of Silkenn Skin Care and host of Behind the silk Podcast, joins us to discuss how she finds balance amidst the demands of being an entrepreneur.
Podcast Instagram
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Silkenn Skin Care
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Main Themes:
- boundaries
- friendships
- relationships
- entrepreneurship
- balance
It's been a while and Jada is back to catch up with you all.
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Main Themes:
- lessons
- friendships
- weddings
Jada's fiancé, Tokoni, is back again by popular demand for another episode that is both unfiltered and hilarious. This week we recap Love Island UK/USA while discussing the treatment of black women on reality TV. We also play "Who's Most Likely to?" and more.
Guest Links:
Tokoni's Music
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Instagram:@sincerelyjadapod
@jadaamoy
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Time Stamps
- Intro and Life Updates: (0:00-04:34)
- Boomer Complaints Icebreaker: (04:35-10:59)
- Who's Most Likely to Icebreaker: (11:00-19:39)
- Love Island US/UK Recap (19:40-32:32)
- Reddit Scenarios: (32:33-56:20)
- Outro: (56:20-57:33)
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Main Themes:
- friendships
- gift giving
- boomer complaints
- reality TV and treatment of black women
- Love Island
- AITAH scenarios
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Jeanne Lauren Smith, founder of As You Are Mindfulness, and Jada talk about the process of unlearning some of the beliefs we acquired while growing up that no longer serve us as adults. We discuss dealing with resentment and how to relieve some of the pressure that comes with forgiveness.
Guest Links:As You Are Mindfulness
Podcast Instagram:@sincerelyjadapod
Links:Valerie Kaur on Forgiveness Mentioned by Jeanne in episode
S1 Ep 11. Toxic Relationships, Healing and Mindfulness ft Jeanne Smith
What is resentment?
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Main Themes:
- forgiveness
- unlearning
- resentment
- letting go
- childhood
- journaling
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Tashna stops by this week for a sister chat. She shares updates on her weight loss journey and opens up about the feeling of being underestimated. We also get deep into Tashna's experience with therapy and how it's helped her improve her relationships.
Tashna's Social Media:@tashnagetsfit Podcast Instagram:@sincerelyjadapod
Links:
Article about curiosity in communication
S1 Ep 8. Sister, Sister: Sibling Comparisons and Competition ft Tashna
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Main Themes:
- fitness goals
- body shaming
- communication
- therapy
- feminine versus masculine energy
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Jada gets brutally honest about some controversial opinions and hot takes that may leave you feeling a little pressed. We talk everything from popular culture to friendship dynamics.
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Main Themes:
- unpopular opinions
- relationships
- societal norms
- friendships
- culture
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This week Jada speaks on dealing with the feeling of getting older and realizing that you are not exactly where you imagined you’d be. This can be an extremely isolating feeling and this episode is a reminder that there is so much more to life than your expectations.
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Main Themes:
- expectation vs reality
- pivoting and redirection
- gratitude
- feeling behind
- adulthood
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This week Jada gives a story time about an experience that helped her come to an emotional realization about herself. Jada also updates listeners on her progress with being more intentional about building a relationship with God and letting go of the pursuit of validation.
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Main Themes:
- God
- self-actualization
- perception
- visualizing more for yourself
- chasing identity
- confidence
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This week Jada reacts to some messy Reddit scenarios including a few from the "Am I The A**hole?" thread where people seek advice from strangers about whether they are the one in the wrong or not. Follow the podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sincerelyjadapod/Submit anonymous pod questions: https://ngl.link/sincerelyjadapodFeedback Form: https://forms.gle/WLZJyYDhiJCkztBg7 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sincerelyjadapod
Main Themes:
- harsh judgement from friends
- relationship conflicts
- jealousy
- marriage
- red flags
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This week Jada is joined by Livia Mcdonald, host of thoughtsbyliv podcast. We talk: how to balance being understanding with being assertive, things we no longer tolerate and how to handle the guilt that comes with setting firm boundaries.
Livia's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@liviamcdonald thoughtsbyliv podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/liviamcdonald
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- being assertive
- self love
- dealing with manipulation and being taken advantage of
- boundaries
- growing up shy and finding your voice
- protecting your energy
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Before you send that paragraph you wrote when you were feeling bothered, you may want to listen to this week's episode. Jada talks learning how to express your feelings confidently and clearly even in times where you may be feeling attacked. This episode will focus on finding better ways to express: frustration, love, empathy, and accountability.
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Main Themes:
- learning to express yourself
- emotional availability
- expressing empathy
- sincere versus insincere apologies
- expressing love/appreciation
- expressing frustration/anger
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In honour of Black History Month, special guests Moyo and Tosan from Peas in A Podcast join Jada for an honest conversation about their experiences as black women. We talk all things from natural hair to feeling boxed in by societal standards and expectations.
Moyo & Tosan's Podcast: https://peasinapodcast.my.canva.site/ Follow the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/sincerelyjadapod/Submit anonymous pod questions: https://ngl.link/sincerelyjadapod Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sincerelyjadapod
Main Themes:
- the acceptable black woman
- femininity
- popular culture
- featurism and colourism
- workplace culture
- defying stereotypes
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Maybe you are a bit too quick to question someone's motives or you constantly feel the need to check your partner's socials to see if they're following new people. In this episode, Jada discusses dealing with trust issues in friendships and relationships. Together we explore different signs of trust issues and how we may be able to stop ourselves from pushing the people we love away.
Read more about trust issues: https://www.choosingtherapy.com/trust-issues/
Listen to Behind The Silk Podcast: https://tr.ee/An6yk1KWVE
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Main Themes:
- letting your guard down
- overcoming past betrayals
- fear of getting hurt
- insecurity
- discernment
- lack of trust
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We are starting Season 3 off with a juicy subject. Jada discusses the pressures of hookup culture and the way messages such as "stop holding out" and "get it over with" have watered down our views of physical intimacy.
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Main Themes:
- hypersexualization
- societal pressures
- popular culture
- hookup culture
- intimacy
- reflecting on the motives behind our decisions
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To hold you until Season 3, here is a bonus episode all about love. Jada shares her perspective on what it means to truly love someone whether it be as friends or romantic partners. She explores the pleasant aspects such as love languages but also the not so glamorous parts of love - being vulnerable and being challenged. More on love languages: https://5lovelanguages.com/learn
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- vulnerability
- accountability
- romantic relationships
- perceptions of love
- selflessness
- loving out of fear
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SEASON 2 FINALE! To close things off, Jada has an honest and fun conversation with her mom, Janet. Nothing is off limits including who the favourite child is and how Jada's decision to move out put a dent in their relationship. We also discuss what she wishes she knew when she was in her 20s plus her thoughts on some of the issues young adults are facing today.
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Main Themes:
- parent's perspective vs child's perspective
- setting boundaries with parents
- reddit dilemmas
- growing up too fast
- advice for gen zs and millennials
- immigrant parents
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We've all been guilty of distracting ourselves from our feelings instead of facing them. Adriana Aquina joins Jada for a conversation about mental health and healthy ways to process emotions instead of simply saying "it is what it is." We discuss her mental health and wellness business plus what she wishes she knew before facing postpartum depression in her early 20s.Get in touch with Adriana:
Website: https://aquinascuptherapy.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquinas_cup_of_therapy/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090913283039
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Main Themes:
- feeling your feelings
- postpartum depression
- processing past trauma
- mental health
- escapism
- avoidance
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This episode marks 1 year of the podcast! Thank you to everyone who has been supporting! Today Jada is joined by special guest, Imani, for a girl talk. We talk all things friendship from moving to a new city and rebuilding community to meeting each other on a dating app, for friends. Follow the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/sincerelyjadapod/
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Main Themes:
- meeting friends online
- friendship do's and don'ts
- making friends as an adult
- moving to a new city
- rebuilding community
- reddit scenarios
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Would you consider yourself the giver in your friendships/ relationships? If so, this episode is for you. This episode explores how being the giver in friendships can really just be a way of trying to prove your worth to others instead of something that comes naturally. Jada reflects on how poor boundaries and people pleasing have shaped her interpersonal relationships.
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Main Themes:
- where does your generosity come from?
- setting boundaries
- building meaningful relationships
- self-awareness
- balancing giving and receiving
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In this episode, Sarah, host of The Simply Self Love Podcast, opens up about how she became consumed with social media and health/wellness. We discuss the pressure of unrealistic beauty standards and the need to preserve our individuality in a society that is so focused on aesthetics.
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Main Themes:
- self care and self love
- building confidence
- beauty standards
- the negative impact of social media
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We were long overdue for a solo episode! In today's episode, Jada gives an important life update she's been itching to share and opens up about feeling a strong push to trust God instead of constantly needing to know what’s next.
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Main Themes:
- self-reflection
- feeling stuck
- having faith and trusting God
- letting go of control
- practicing gratitude
- taking risks
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Jada is joined by Aisha Jenkins, host of the Start to Finish Motherhood podcast. Aisha is a single mother (by choice). Aisha shares some things she wished she knew in her early 20s. She opens up about her experience being married young and realizing her partner did not not share her goals when it came to having a child. She takes us through the process of seeking fertility treatment and some barriers she faced trying to navigate the healthcare system as a black woman.Keep up with Aisha: https://linktr.ee/starttofinishmotherhood?utm_source=linktree_profile_share%E2%81%A0
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Main Themes:
- fertility treatments
- starting over
- getting married young and the idealization of marriage
- asking the right questions when talking to your doctor
- women's health
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From navigating the workforce to the bills that never seem to stop, adulting is far from easy! For this episode, Jada, decided to call in a professional. Olivia Haltman, Accredited Integrative Counsellor and transformational coach, joins us from the United Kingdom to discuss her own experience with mental health challenges during her 20s. She shares some tips she uses with her clients for those who are struggling to cope with the responsibilities that come with the transition to adulthood.
Keep up with Olivia:
Website: www.ohaltmanservices.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ohaltmanservices/ | FB: https://www.facebook.com/ohaltmanservicesLink to Olivia's FREE Masterclass and Private FB Group: https://www.ohaltmanservices.com/collection-of-links-2021-v2Follow the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/sincerelyjadapod/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sincerelyjadapod Main Themes:
- signs of depression and anxiety
- keeping your inner child alive
- coping with excessive worry and pressure
- shifting your mindset
- stigmas around mental health
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Shay Myers started her platform, Finance for the Culture, as a way to make financial literacy more approachable for people in her community who are struggling to gain better control over their money. In this episode, Shay gives us the real so we can stop avoiding our financial struggles especially as the cost of living rises. We discuss some bad habits that are keeping many of us from reaching our goals. Shay also shares some boundaries that she had to set in her personal life to save more money.
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Shay's website: https://financefortheculture.ca/book-now/
Shay's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/financefortheculture/
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Main Themes:
- wants vs needs
- comparison
- financial literacy
- accountability and boundaries
- finding inexpensive ways to cope with stress
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Welcome to Sincerely, Jada Podcast, where we have self reflective conversations about transitioning into adulthood, navigating conflicts, career changes and learning to embrace being vulnerable!
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Jada is joined by one of her closest friends, Tajay, for an open conversation about tough love and whether it is helpful or harmful. Tajay shares some stories from his strict upbringing and we discuss how our childhood experiences have shaped the way we show up in our interpersonal relationships, including the way we express our emotions.
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Main Themes:
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childhood trauma
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tough love versus compassionate love
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expressing your emotions
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the impact of absent fathers
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physical abuse versus discipline
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As we've all come to learn, being an adult is a never ending journey of learning, unlearning and accepting hard truths. From learning how to build an intentional community to coping with pain and loss, in this episode, Jada takes us through some of the most harsh but eye-opening lessons she's learned so far.
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This episode is all about self-reflection. Jada discusses how avoiding uncomfortable feelings can lead us to project in our interpersonal relationships. She shares how she realized she was projecting her own insecurities onto others. She shares some tips that may encourage listeners to break this habit in their own lives.
Article About Projection: https://www.healthline.com/health/projection-psychology
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Welcome to Season 2! To kick off a new season of the podcast, Jada is joined by Tokoni to discuss their recent relationship milestone and tell a few stories about their most pointless arguments. They discuss the results of the Enneagram Personality Test they took to find out their personality type and how it impacts their compatibility. If you're interested in taking the personality test, visit: https://enneagram-personality.com/en
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This episode marks the end of Season 1! Jada reflects on what's next for the podcast and answers some questions ranging from her favourite music artist to her opinion on cohabitation before marriage.Keep up with the podcast: www.instagram.com/sincerelyjadapod/
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Podcast host and CEO, Megan Alexandria joins Jada for a candid conversation on how the dating world changes after your 20s. Finally, we discuss the drop in marriage rates and what this means for us as black women. Keep up with Megan by visiting: https://bit.ly/m/MeganAlexandriaSocial Business Links: https://linktr.ee/themeganalexandria Link to Article Regarding Millennials and Marriage: https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2020/05/27/as-millennials-near-40-theyre-approaching-family-life-differently-than-previous-generations/Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sincerelyjadapod/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sincerelyjada/message
Jana Cole joins us from San Francisco Bay Area to share some tips on how to build trust in our interpersonal relationships so we can approach difficult conversations with honesty, kindness and confidence. Keep up with Jana: www.TheUniverseIsMusical.com Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sincerelyjadapod/
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Actor and founder of As You Are Mindfulness, Jeanne Lauren Smith, joins us today to share how creative expression combined with practicing meditation has helped her deal with difficult emotions such as anger and confusion. In this episode, Jeanne opens up about her experiences being in a toxic relationship to give others tips on how to end cycles of abuse in their relationships by reconnecting with themselves.
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Have you ever had a strong feeling about a situation or person that came about suddenly and could not be explained or easily ignored? Today, we discuss the difficulties of understanding the difference between intuition and a feeling that may be caused by overthinking.
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Isaiah joins Jada to give us his unfiltered opinion on toxic masculinity, relationship icks, Valentine's Day and everything in between over cocktails. They also share their opinions on a few Reddit scenarios.
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Whether you are the first born, last born or even an only child, you have likely faced comparisons with your siblings, cousins or maybe even an overachieving friend. Jada is joined by one of her sisters, Tashna, to explore the complexities of their relationship as children and adults who have always been perceived as polar opposites. This conversation also includes tips on how to avoid internalizing these comments from friends, family and others.
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Certified success coach, yoga instructor and founder of Lighthaus Coaching, Samantha Khan joins us to share the common signs that you may be lacking self worth. She also breaks down the steps we should take to begin living by our own terms and defining success for ourselves.
Visit Samantha's website for more information about how she incorporates shamanic practices to help clients access their subconscious and rewrite the narratives that are holding them back so they can access their unlimited potential.
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Business owner, Chanel Robe, joins us from Jamaica to share how she put an end to her people pleasing behaviours and learned to balance helping others with prioritizing herself. She opens up about letting go of her plan for her life and trusting God to guide her towards her purpose. Keep up with Chanel by visiting her social media and sign up for the waitlist for her upcoming book release below:
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A very impromptu rant about the highs and lows of 2022 as we head into the New Year. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sincerelyjada/message
Jada is joined by her boyfriend, Tokoni, to discuss navigating a long-term relationship while dealing with the pressures, obstacles and distractions that come with being a young adult. You can read more about the 5 stages of long term relationship by visiting: https://deborahbyrnepsychologyservices.com/the-5-stages-of-a-long-term-relationship/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sincerelyjada/message
This episode discusses the role of childhood labels in shaping our perception of self as adults. Jada also opens up about how her solo trip to LA in 2021 helped kickstart her journey towards overcoming self doubt.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sincerelyjada/message
In this episode, Jada breaks down her thoughts on "right person, wrong timing" and the potential dangers of holding space for "the one that got away."
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The first instalment of Sincerely, Jada explains how the idea to start this podcast came about. Host, Jada Amoy, also provides listeners with some insight as to what she hopes to achieve by opening up and sharing her journey to rediscovering herself in her 20s.