Life Lessons With Cheka Baryoh: Recent Episodes
Cheka Baryoh
Life is full of lessons that we often overlook. It is up to us to live the life we want without apologizing for the decisions we make.
Authoritative Parenting Style:In this parenting style, the parents are nurturing, responsive, and supportive, yet set firm limits for their children. They attempt to control children's behavior by explaining rules, discussing, and reasoning. They listen to a child's viewpoint but don't always accept it. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/letsmotherhoodtogether/message
In this episode I start off by defining the four parenting styles. Today, we focus on what authoritarian parenting is. Authoritarian parenting is an extremely strict parenting style. It places high expectations on children with little responsiveness. As an authoritarian parent, you focus more on obedience, discipline, control rather than nurturing your child. Mistakes tend to be punished harshly and when feedback does occur, it’s often negative. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/letsmotherhoodtogether/message
With a degree in Child Development and a background in teaching, I'm here to share the experiences I have encountered since becoming a mother of not only one but two children. Motherhood is a choice, a choice that I do not regret going into. I have learned much throughout my motherhood journey, and I want to share those experiences with you. If you're an inexperienced mother, an experienced mother, or have no idea what you're doing (It's okay not to know it all), this podcast is for you. Motherhood doesn't come with a manual; we learn and wing it as we go. Join me every Sunday as I touch on topics I have come across, what lessons I have learned from them, and what you can learn from them. “A mother is like a kernel, crushed by problems but strong enough to overcome them” ~African Proverb.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/letsmotherhoodtogether/message
Mental health can be a sensitive topic to some. If you are suffering from mental health, please seek professional help. Most importantly, talk to family members about what's going on. Take time to pause, breathe, write things down and check in with yourself frequently. You are important, loved, and human like everyone else; you don't always have to have things put together. We are free to make mistakes and rise from them. Please don't wait until it is too late.
New year new adventures. Come with me as a share my new mom blog journey. Dive into everything motherhood and let’s create a community of mothers who are striving to be the best version of themselves. We are mothers with incredible powers to share and uplift each other. Remember, “A mother is like a kernel, crushed by problems but strong enough to overcome them” ~African Proverb
Hello everyone! I have some exciting news coming your way. Now you are free to listen to my podcast everywhere and anywhere. Come and comment, share and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes. Happy Listening!
Come along the journey as I venture into new adventures a.k.a school. I will be sharing my experiences on being a graduate student pursing an MS in Child Psychology. The road to get here hasn’t been an easy one, at the same time I am glad that I am able to finally get back to gaining knowledge needed. It’s never to late pursuing your dreams, I am here to tell you that I have been through it all yet I’m still standing. Don’t let anyone rain on your dreams, just go for it and let them talk.
Come along with me as I venture into being a student, working full time and being a mother of two. How am I balancing life with this new added goal. Stay tune as I speak on returning back to school and what I want to get out of it.
No matter what process you’re into, continue with it. Take your time going after your dreams, doesn’t matter how long it takes, you will get there. For my mothers who took a break from chasing their dreams, know that you CAN still go for it. Our children are our greatest inspiration. Don’t ever loose sight of that.
This week’s episodes will focus on my little box filled with inspirational sayings “Be You, Do You, For You”. Today’s episode is all about how we speak to ourselves and how words have an impact to either destroy us or build us. I talk about how negativity almost ruined me and ended up in the ICU. Be gentle with yourself and give yourself credit. You are worthy of everything you keep your mind to. Remember, whatever you say will have an impact on your life one way or another. Avoid negativity so you can live a fulfilled life you always wanted.
In this episode I give a glimpse on how I let God bring love to me, instead of chasing it. Remember to put God in the center of your love journey. Stop chasing and let God handle it.
In this episode I share what music I listen to and why. If a song doesn’t have meaning, that song is not for me. What music do you listen to and why? Is that song making you happy, sad, anxious, loving? These are some of the questions you should be asking yourself when listening to that particular song you’re in love with.
In this episode I share my excitement of being accepted to a masters program which I always dreaded of doing. I share some helpful hints on how you can level up in your career and chosen field of employment. There’s always a “BUT” and a “WHAT IF” in everything we do. It’s time we all level up and go for what we deserve in this quest called life.
This episode was hard to speak on because it took over 2 weeks for me to decide whether to record it or not. My hat goes to all the single mothers out there. It’s not easy but they are doing everything for their children without any support from their significant others. How can you support them? If you know a single mother, please reach out and be a listening ear. Remember, you are valued by the most important people in your lives (your children).
Life took me away for awhile, but I’m back and ready to share some more content. I apologize for being away without notice. I love you all and let’s get back to Life Lessons.
I’m learning to let God lead while I follow. The more I try to hold on to things the more stress I encounter. Learning from my children and counting my blessings each day, is what is getting me through my toughest days.
In this episode I disclose why I had to quit my job for my sanity, and being able to be there for what is important to me…my family.
Postpartum Depression with my second child took a toll on me when I went back to work after 4 months. (I may have been saying “my first pregnancy” but I meant to say “second pregnancy) When mothers return back to work we often feel isolated and misunderstood. Everything is different and work expectations don’t match our motherhood reality. I speak on these and how important it was for me to put my mental health first.
Calling all Mothers!!! In this new segment “Motherhood” I share my experiences with postpartum depression. I discuss what I did and didn’t do in order for me to have felt whole again. Postpartum depression comes in all forms…stress, hair loss, isolation, mixed feelings and much more. In this episode I also discuss how this depression can cause a toll in marriages and relationships without the proper communication channels. In this new segment I take my hat off to all my fellow mothers who are going through this. Remember, you’re not alone. I hope to help, advocate and inspire moms out there to never give up. Our children will thank us in their own special ways. Again…you GOT this. Go Mammas!!!
You finally get to hear my love story! In this episode I talk about how my husband and I hit it off, it was love at first sight. I also talk about my family’s reaction on them finding out I had gone and married myself off. I talk about my first pregnancy, family misunderstandings and so much more. This is where my happiness, letting go, taking charge, standing my ground and finally putting the meaning to what family really means to me.
In this episode I take you through my college life at De Anza College. How I got addicted to chewing ice cubes, getting admitted in the ICU, being cheated on and much more.
In this episode I continue taking you back to me growing up in the United States and how my relationship with my uncle went down. I also describe in detail as to why I took a step back from Sacramento State University and how I started living alone while attending De Anza College in Cupertino.
TRIGGER WARNING! In this episode I define family. I break it down by sharing the relationship I had with my aunt growing up. How that relationship started to deteriorate to the point of me almost committing suicide. Here I speak on seeking love, acceptance, validation and much more.
What a culture shocker it was!! My life in the USA and how that life shaped my view of America. So many experiences, tears and humor in this episode. Don’t miss it!
Get an insight to my life in Congo. How was life, what did I do, what are some of the things that have shaped me while growing here. What memories have I taken from that, Come with me and find out.
What is Life? How do YOU define Life? In this episode I share what life has meant to me in my past, present, and future. Are you living in the moment or are you in a hurry to know what awaits for you in the future? Whatever your definition of life may be, just remember that nobody has the power over your life.