In this first official episode, we tap into what personal growth truly looks like—the struggles, the triumphs, & everything in between. I’m joined by Rachel Wyley (California, USA) & Edward Ogunrinde (Essex, UK), who share their raw & honest reflections on navigating adulthood. From unexpected challenges to breakthrough moments, we explore what it means to evolve as individuals in a world that rarely prepares us for this journey.Rachel Wyley is an artist & the founder of Culture Kinesis, an organization centered on cultural transformation. You can follow her work on Instagram @CultureKinesis or visit www.culturekinesis.com to learn more & show your support.I hope this conversation resonates with you & offers insight for your own growth, wherever you are in the journeyConnect &/or subscribe:www.rootofnoor.com/subscribehello@rootofnoor.com@rootofnoor (all socials)Want to support the growth of Root of Noor? Consider contributing here! www.rootofnoor.com/support
Welcome to Season II of Root of Noor! Whether you’re a returning listener or new to the podcast, this is a space where we explore the joys, challenges, & growth that come with navigating adulthood.In this introductory episode, I briefly share the purpose behind this podcast, personal & business updates, & lessons learned from Season I. I am truly looking forward to the story-sharing, connecting, learning, & unlearning, as we get to the root of what we grow through in adulthood.Connect &/or subscribe:www.rootofnoor.com/subscribehello@rootofnoor.com@rootofnoor (all socials)Want to support the growth of Root of Noor? Consider contributing here! www.rootofnoor.com/support
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Happy Father's Day! Back with another conversation about Fatherhood featuring three new dads—all with ties to the Bay Area—but living in various places throughout California & Maryland.
This episode continues the conversation & shares more stories, emotions, & perspectives. We discuss single parenting, being a stepfather, welcoming twins, male postpartum, & more.
*Please note: this episode discusses domestic violence abuse & briefly mentions pregnancy loss. If you or someone you know is in need, please contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline by calling 800-799-7233 or texting BEGIN to 88788.
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Gary, Instagram @GaryGarciiia
Wale, Instagram @wale.tumaini
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[REUPLOADED]Happy Father's Day! Back with another conversation centering Fatherhood featuring three new dads—all with ties to the Bay Area—but living in various places throughout California & Maryland.This episode continues the conversation & shares more stories, emotions, & perspectives centering Fatherhood. We discuss single parenting, being a stepfather, welcoming twins, male postpartum, & more.*Please note: this episode discusses domestic violence abuse & briefly mentions pregnancy loss. If you or someone you know is in need, please contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline by calling 800-799-7233 or texting BEGIN to 88788.Featured fathers:Kingsley, Instagram @KingoPacinoGary, Instagram @GaryGarciiiaWale, Instagram @wale.tumainiJoin the next podcast, sign up through the link below!docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQL…wform?usp=sf_linkConnect and/or subscribe:www.rootofnoor.comhello@rootofnoor.comLearn & donate to the fathers & families in crises:Sudan Humanitarian Aid: www.rescue.org/country/sudanGaza Humanitarian Aid: linktr.ee/fundsforgazaCongo Support & Learning: friendsofthecongo.org/
Happy Father's Day! Back with another conversation centering Fatherhood featuring three new dads—all with ties to the Bay Area—but living in various places throughout California & Maryland.This episode continues the conversation & shares more stories, emotions, & recollections centering Fatherhood. We discuss single parenting, being a stepfather, welcoming twins, male postpartum, & more.*Please note: this episode discusses domestic violence abuse & briefly mentions pregnancy loss. If you or someone you know is in need, please contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline by calling 800-799-7233 or texting BEGIN to 88788.Featured fathers:Kingsley, Instagram @KingoPacinoGary, Instagram @GaryGarciiiaWale, Instagram @wale.tumainiJoin the next podcast, sign up through the link below!docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQL…wform?usp=sf_linkConnect and/or subscribe:www.rootofnoor.comhello@rootofnoor.comLearn & donate to the fathers & families in crises:Sudan Humanitarian Aid: www.rescue.org/country/sudanGaza Humanitarian Aid: linktr.ee/fundsforgazaCongo Support & Learning: friendsofthecongo.org/
Sometimes it’s you. Sometimes that toxic trait is yours. Sometimes you’re wrong & sometimes that wrong has uncomfortable consequences. But taking accountability for that wrong & healing from the impacts of those consequences are your responsibility (& a pathway to inner freedom).
I said at the beginning of this podcast that you might not like me too much after this one. If it turns out to be true, I hope that at least it pushes you to expand your relationship with ownership over your actions so that you can build better relationships with people. And if that happens, I’ll take it as a win.
The questions we explore in this podcast are:
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Eid Mubarak! I'm taking the time to celebrate the end of Ramadan. As I do that, I'd love to know episodes you've enjoyed so far & which topics you'd like me to cover. Email me, or message me on social media. Also, I'd really love if you could join the podcast for future episodes! Click the link to fill out the form:
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I begin this podcast narrating a writing entry over background sounds from the balcony of my stay in Porto, Portugal. There are many wonderful things to recount from my time there, but one thing stood out most: kindness.
This podcast explores two questions:
1) How do we uphold kindness without being taken advantage of?
2) What impact does kindness have on the self and our relationships/communities?
At the end of the podcast, folks from Porto join me in sharing an act of kindness imparted on them.
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This episode is an unstructured open-thought about the weight of the many injustices we are seeing. I found myself in a heavy mood & wanted to pause to reflect openly. If you're managing & working with the times of now as well, I hope my reflections & questions to myself can help you.
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When it comes to fatherhood, what are the shifts that we cannot physically see? What are the feelings, mindsets, & emotions that contribute to the fatherhood experience? What haven’t we asked fathers, & what do fathers wish to say that hasn’t been said?
This episode features three fathers from Atlanta, by way of New York City, Maryland by way of Oakland, California, & Essex, England. Each father initiates the conversation by answering a question posed by another father and though they’ve never met in person or virtually, their conversation is heart-warming, eye-opening, mind-moving, & wonderfully connected.
Listen as these three men talk openly about fatherhood in ways we might not be accustomed to, but need to hear.
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Dapo, Instagram @Thelegend3ba07
Edward, Instagram @Dxggz
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I wrote a poem when I was in my 10th-grade English class. I wrote, essentially, that our life path is like a circle; and in between our birth and our dying, we’d at some point dedicate a lot of effort to rediscovering whoever it is that we are at the core.
This week’s podcast is a flashback to me preparing for the season of “losing myself” and getting transparent about what I learned and how I uncomfortably navigate this era almost two decades later.
In this episode, we explore the following questions:
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If we’ve been paying attention to all that’s been happening around the world and if we’ve been listening to the narratives of the many people surviving atrocities, we have likely been moved to investigate what it is we are here for, & what our unique contribution can be to the world. We’ve likely contemplated what it is that truly matters.
In this episode, we explore the following questions:
Listen as a few members of my family share their perspectives on what really matters & stay tuned for questions you can consider when getting to the root of what matters to you.
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After 3 years, Aminat Salihu is back with an introduction for the new podcast, Root of Noor, the last iteration of "thathonestything" & "innerduce".
Root of Noor is a well-being podcast dedicated to celebrating the whole story of our human experiences and relationships through introspection, exploratory questioning, & community.
Thanks for being here & welcome to Season 1!
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Navigating grace in this current climate. Learning the positive benefits of extending grace to self and others.
Produced, hosted, and edited by Aminat Salihu, M.A. Psychology.
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Exploring the complexities and the positive, healthy benefits of boundary setting with family, friends, work, and the self.
Produced, hosted, and edited by Aminat Salihu, M.A. Psychology.
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thathonestything is transitioning to INNERDUCE!
No lie, this is bittersweet, but definitely more on the sweet side. In my true fashion, I am honoring the journey and choosing to embrace the evolution.
No need for a huge goodbye, as this is just a natural transition. I am so excited about the conversations, content, and creativity to come. I hope you will enjoy this new chapter with me.
Please visit INNERDUCE.COM for more information (but be kind as the website is still in the works). Platforms will be undergoing a name and logo change so no need to re-subscribe, however, you will need to re-subscribe to the website when it’s fully functioning.
I love you all, thank you for the light.
Always,
Aminat
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If all else fails, still search 'thathonestything' and you’ll be pointed in the right direction!
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Building upon the "The Truth About Self-Healing and Healing Forward" this episode is centered in exploring self-love as a spiritual obligation and as a, sometimes, true challenge. The Truth About Self-Love demystifies the oftentimes glamorous projection of self-love and encourages us to shift our view and understanding of it in a more authentic way to create more honest and meaningful life experiences.
Transcript available on thathonestything.com!
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"When a plant is cut, cells regenerate to close the wound so it can continue to grow and minimize risks of becoming further infected and dying. When your physical body is wounded, an army of different types of blood cells and platelets swarm in to heal and close the wound.
Where there is harm, nature shows us time and time again that the response is to repair. So, when our mental and emotional self is harmed, repairing is also required. This, is what I refer to as self-healing—the conscious and deliberate choice to go inward, discover the hurt, and heal and repair from inside out to preserve your livelihood.
Bottom line, self-healing is survival."
thathonestything returns with an episode highlighting the importance of self-healing and the meaning of healing forward as it pertains to everyday life and our current social and political climate.
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Welcome to thathonetything. My name is Aminat Salihu, and I create verbal sanctuaries where people can connect and share their truths. I host honest conversations that aide in self-love and self-healing—and I add a bit of positive psychology and life coaching to the mix.
I believe that introspective work is vital and through it, we grow closer to joy and liberation which enhances not just our inner world, but subsequently the world around us.
My voice, is my gift. And I choose to use it to empower us as we navigate self-love and self-healing using honesty as a guide. I hope you unpack with me as we do the work to honor our truth and our journey. Thank you for choosing to be here.
With hella love.
Produced, hosted, and edited by Aminat Salihu. Music by FazeOne
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Gratitude is a practice. And contrary to how we might view it, it doesn't erase negative emotions or experiences, but rather, allows us to extract from each experience we have, tools for growth and elevation. Open your mind to a different take on gratitude and how to apply it in your life authentically as well as the responses from amazing Arubans as they answered the question, "what are you grateful for"?
Join me on Instagram to answer the question yourself!
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The Truth About Womanhood, a thathonestything "Grounded" series special.
5 women, hundreds of truths about the joys and burdens of womanhood. Listen as we discuss the power of the womb and the power of the mind. Slide on over to thathonestything's Instagram to put a face to the voices and to keep up with what these amazing women are up to.
Women Power. Forever.
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There are times when we need to acknowledge the nonsense we pull on ourselves. Sometimes, we are our greatest inhibitors and reasons for stunted growth. This isn't a "make us feel worthless" type of podcast, but it is a "make you think, get up, and change something" type of podcast.
I talk about the things we need to call out within ourselves when it comes to work, relationships, and our dreams. If you're ready... listen.
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It's a Black History Month special! Strategically aired at the end of the month to keep the beautiful conversations about blackness ringing from February into all the months to come after. Listen and connect to us as we describe the multidimensional experiences of being Black and... Dominican, Muslim, Educated, Gay, Proud, African & then some. Get inspired by our definitions of Black, Black Magic, and our hopes for the Black Community. Prepare your heart for some truths and inspiration all wrapped up in some beautiful melanin.
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Are you someone who loves or hates being single? Are you often in a relationship or often to yourself? Listen to some truth about the pros, cons, and psychology of being single and hear from a few voices, like you, share what they appreciate and struggle with in terms of singlehood.
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Call in! A podcast about being single is currently developing and I’d love to hear your voices and thoughts. Q1: What do you love and despise most about being single? Q2: Are you someone who is most often in a relationship? Or are you most often single? Q3: Are there any stigmas associated to being single that you agree with or would like to dispel? If you’re voice shy and still want to participate, answer on Instagram @thathonestything! Would love to hear from you and include you in my podcast to make this a community thing! Any questions? Ask here or e-mail. I hope to hear from you!
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Starting off the new year with the truth and with love. Re-focusing on what matters and being honest about veering off track while on the journey, the detriments of comparison, and understanding our purpose.
Honor your truth. Honor your journey.
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The actual title of this episode is "A Little Truth About Folks Who Continue Relationships Knowing They Should Let Go". But, it didn't fit.
"Not communicating-- not keeping it honest with your partner is a cowardly way to protect your feelings while exploiting theirs. You are protecting your feelings at the expense of someone else’s. It may not be the intention, but that is what it is."
Don't rob people of their choice or time. Keep it honest.
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Fitting everything into one day is a myth. Superwoman and superman sleep. In fact, psychologically speaking, we can't even function cognitively without sleep so, here's a little truth about why it's impossible to do it all. And, a little more truth as to why we need to be okay with that. Shout out to normalcy, boo to the pressures that bring guilt for not being able to complete your entire to-do list.
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New Anchor, New Podcast. Who dis?
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What's the craziest thing you've done for love? I have multiple answers, ranging from a very embarrassing story to one that of course, gets a little deeper than intended. Listen to the people of Brooklyn, New York join me in answering this question.
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Introducing a new short spoken word, thoughts, somewhat poetic series to thathonestything! Listen to the first one here: Money, Cash Ruins Everything Around Me (C.R.E.A.M).
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Support your folks, people! Don’t feel threatened by the success of others!
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Not all relationships are designed to last forever. They change. And sometimes, although they don’t end up how we imagined, they transform into exactly what’s needed for us if we are able to put pride and ego aside.
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Have you ever heard about the false deposit method? Probably not, because I made it up not too long ago to describe how certain people use others by way of falsely offering help to make it appear that they are as equally invested in the relationship as their partner, friend, or family member. "The Truth About Being Used" —the podcast is here! I'm talking friends, family, lovers, our motives to use and even our willingness to be used. It gets a bit real. —
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+Have you ever been used? How have you used other people?
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Truth of the Moment: Don’t let ‘em turn you bitter. Exploring bitterness as an “us” thing and not a “them” thing.
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Truth of the Moment: Check your intentions. Discussing Anchor.fm, doubt, and second guessing.
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Truth of the Moment: Judge People, Seriously.
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People of Brooklyn, NY answer the question, “ what do you know to be true?” Answers aren’t as simple as you’d think!
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I asked people from around Brooklyn, NY to answer this question. Coming up with an answer isn’t as easy you think! Join the conversation... what do you know to be true?
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Welcome to thathonestything's Book of 2018! Thank you for subscribing, thank you for watching, thank you for being here. I'm starting "over" again & have broken my channel into chapters. This first chapter is titled "Truth" and focuses on the truths that are hard for me to accept and the reason why it's important for us to all go through this process of evaluating ourselves so that we can move through this year truly able to accomplish what we intend to. I really appreciate you and hope you enjoy! #truth #motivation #goals #newyear #freshstart #thathonestything
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What do you find most beautiful in other people? The physical is the obvious, but sometimes we look past that and fall in love with people's courage and intrinsic abilities like forgiveness and optimism. Listen to answers from folks from around Atlanta, Georgia share what beauty means to them. Disclaimer: this gets your heart a little warm.
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What have you survived? It's innate for human beings to strive for survival. Some of us have publicly survived painful traumas, some of us have silently moved through moments in our lives that were defining. It's hard to bear your secrets and share your struggles with the world, but it is also courageous and liberating. Listen to the amazing people from around Oakland, CA explain what they have or are currently surviving and get inspired to keep going no matter which situation you're in. Connect with strangers who may share similar truths or stories to yours.
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Welcome to thathonestything... the Podcast!
About thathonestything: Created by Aminat Salihu, thathonestything is a podcast, youtube, digital and in-person spontaneous conversation that encourages us to accept and courageously share our truths. Through short, unplanned and full length, anticipated interviews, thathonestything prompts people to reflect on and provide honest narratives for common life themes. By doing this, we become more comfortable with our authentic self while strengthening self-love and human connection. Sometimes funny, sometimes deep, sometimes scary, this platform challenges all of us to dare and speak our truth— hence, thathonestything serves as a diary to which the pages are designed for everyone to write on.
"Sharing and owning our stories in truth for self-empowerment, self-actualization, self-liberation, and self-growth. Truth is the pathway to happiness.” — Aminat Salihu | thathonestything
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Listen to people from Atlanta, Georgia share their thoughts on what they find most beautiful in others. Lift up your spirits, get inspired!
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Episode 2: What Have You Survived? Hear the stories from men and women from the Oakland, CA area.
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