Turning Fourty: Recent Episodes
Christine Gitau
Does life begin at 40? Is it true that I am very likely to go through a midlife/existential crisis? Is the best part of my life behind me? What happens to my sex drive and will I still be attractive?
In this light hearted episode we tackle the myths, truths and lies (from our personal experiences of course) about this glorious decade. Enjoy!
The Strong Black Woman stereotype as defined by scholars, is characterised by 3 components: emotional resilience, fierce independence, and a constant and always on-call care for others.
We were socialised to be this woman because our mothers and grand mothers embodied her so well. As we became women, we knew, intuitively, that we would also have to be 'strong' if we were to survive the character development that was surely coming our way.
And so we defined ourselves as such, and in doing so became superhuman (we could do it all) and sub human (we could withstand as much abuse and mistreatment as the perpetrators could unleash, because we were strong enough to take it).
And herein was the liability: this cloying definition denied us of a full human experience. We were either/or and anything in between was frowned upon.
But was it always a bad thing? Did we sometimes use it to our advantage?
We delve into this question and more as we share our personal experiences and how we came to a point of redefining the word 'strong.'
Breakups are sometimes inevitable. And with them comes the pain and anguish of seeing a dream dashed. These feelings can sometimes play out in ugly ways - where we lash out at our ex-partners, with the intention of making them suffer the full weight of our negative emotions.
But there is another way of separating; one that does not involve the drama and destruction.
In this episode, we talk about conscious uncoupling which simply defined, means making the choice to separate amicably.
Ageism is something women have to contend with everyday, in this podcast we discuss the fears associated with it and how we can better cope with the inevitable.
What preparation are you doing towards achieving the goals on your vision board?
In this podcast, we propose 3 powerful ways we can prepare in order to align with the deepest desires of our hearts: past work, setting clear intentions and detachment from the outcome.
Christmas is a time of opening our hearts and minds in the spirit of giving. In this podcast we focus on 12 days of giving ...to YOU! You deserve all the good things life has to offer and we are holding nothing back!
Being Single in Your Fourties: And Being OK With It
Why is it such a big deal to be a woman in your fourties and single? And how can you live your best life while handling your own pressure towards yourself as well as society’s questioning attitudes?
In this podcast, we talk about how to be your own bae while staying open to the possibilities that life brings.
I briefly talk about the intent of this podcast series as well as my journey to get here: the insecurities I felt about 'putting myself out there' and starting something new.