Can You Relate with Effie Grant
by Effie Grant
Can You Relate with Effie Grant is exactly what it says on the can. I'll be talking about family, relationships, faith, politics, women's issues, diversity and inclusion (race), mental health, you name it. Whatever life can hit us with, I'm willing to talk about it. So tune and let me know if you can relate. I'll be super pleased to hear your story too.
Episodes
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Reflections
In this week’s final episode, I reflect on the year personally and on the podcast. ✅ Personal goals and achievements ✅ Parenting: finding grace to forgive and move on ✅ Girlfriends: letting go and wishing them well ✅ Fertility: one child only? Infertility. IVF. Now it’s time to take a decent…
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Recap of Parenting with Papa
In this week’s episode I attempt to condense the 4-part conversation on parenting with Papa. It was brilliant to sit with him and learn so much, not just about our family but gaining a better perspective of why he was the kind of father he was. I certainly wanted more growing up but I have a…
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Final Part: Parenting : A Generation Before
In this final part episode, I posed the question of the impact on our mental health from all of that harsh and corporal discipline. To be honest, Papa threw me on this one and I still haven’t gotten my head around it. That is because he had a very different take on it and you’ll see from my...
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Parenting : A Generation Before - Part 3
In this episode Papa and I go into some dreaded stuff: ✔️ the impact of screaming and shouting. Corporal punishment was hurtful and not as helpful as they thought. ✔️ how the short list of professions came about and was furiously protected - back in the day it was doctor, lawyer, engineer and...
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Parenting : A Generation Before (Part 2)
In this episode Papa and I touched on: ✔️ the impact of single parenting homes ✔️ how one’s upbringing has influence on their parenting style and life’s choices ✔️ regrets and what things could be changed ✔️ the impact of change and technological advancement in today’s parenting Enjoy. Remember…
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Parenting : A Generation Before
We continue on the art of parenting and have a lengthy conversation with my Papa on his own journey. He reveals in this episode: ✔️ The first experience ✔️ Roles and sharing duties Enjoy. Remember to Love, Comment, and Share. Let me know if you can relate by leaving a comment or emailing me at...
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Reflections - Infertlity and The IVF Process
In this episode, I reflect on the last two episodes in conversation with Eyram. The messages and conversations received in the last two weeks around this topic of infertility and IVF have deeply troubled my soul. Women out there are struggling. Don’t do it alone. I needed that time to reflect…
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Lived Experience Part 2 - The IVF Process
In this episode, I am joined for the final part of my time with Eyram who shares her lived experience of going through the IVF process. From 22 fertilised eggs to 17, to 4 then 2 viable, her daughter indeed is glory to God. We touch on pain, bedside manners of health professionals and again on…
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Lived Experience - Infertility
In this episode, I am joined by Eyram who shares her lived experience of infertility. In her case, she found after trying for a year without success, she had Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). We touch on faith, stigma, moral and financial support from family, and the stress and mental agility...
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When Are The Children Coming - Is It An Appropriate Question?
The wedding fanfare is over. I find the next common question is “when are the children coming?”. - Is this a valid question? - Does society need to alter its notion? Can we offer a more responsive approach to the question? Marriage is work and diving straight into having children isn’t everyone’s...
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Marriage Is Work
Marriage is Work and in this episode, I talk about the bliss of relationships and marriage and how much work is involved for longevity. It is a journey that begins with love and transitions into parenting. Enjoy. Remember to Love, Comment, and Share. Let me know if you can relate by leaving a...
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Reflection, Clarity, Continuity
In this episode, I reflect briefly on some of the wins, challenges, and clarity gained in 2022, and establish continuity for 2023. Life is hard but we can choose to live it simply. A day at a time. Remember to Love, Comment, and Share. Let me know if you can relate by leaving a comment or…
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What’s in a name? (Picking Your Battles)
In this episode I talk about going to battle with my father on my desire to change my name. I had to carefully consider what’s in a name and I the battle was worth picking then or waiting it out? Enjoy. Remember to Love, Comment, Share. Let me know if you can relate by leaving a comment or…
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Victory In Jesus (Picking Your Battles)
In this episode I talk about our victory in Jesus while relating to the possibility of finding new siblings when a parent dies. Do we need to fight it? Do we focus on the victories that there are like what we have in the Easter story? I share a song cover by one of my dearest sisters Jacqueline...
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Priority/Perspective (Picking Your Battles)
In this episode I talk about two relationship dilemmas and what I felt the priority should be by offering some other perspective. We need to pick our battles. Two stories of Roberta and Alexa. Let me know if you can relate and what would you tell these two ladies were you in these conversations....
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Catch Up
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/canyourelatewitheffiegrant Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/effie.grant13 In this episode I just try to catch up on a few things I got up to in the last couple of months. Let me know what you got up to as well. Enjoy. Remember to Love, Comment, Share. Let...
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Girlfriends: Being More Intentional
In this final episode of the New Years' Resolution of getting more intentional on relationships, I talk about girlfriends. While reflecting on 2021 I realised how deep the little times we shared being intentional were and I want more. I want to deepen my bond with the Spartans in the coming year....
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Love & Marriage: Being More Intentional
Still on the New Years' Resolution of getting more intentional on relationships. In this episode I look at how to get more intentional with my husband and partner in crazy. I believe in nurturing greatness in relationships and marriage. Listening is an art we need to be patient and humble as…
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Purposeful Parenting: Being More Intentional
In this episode I look at how to get more intentional with my teenager. After a difficult couple of years navigating the pandemic, I feel I'm not the only one who may feel out of touch with our children. How do we get back to building a stronger and deeper connection? A few things I want to…
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The Stones Thrown At You: Being More Intentional
It's Season 2!! Welcome back to the show! It's New Year's Eve and as usual we have and are taking stock of the year. Often we tend to very much reflect on all the stones that have been thrown at us and feel thankful for the ability to still be standing. What will you do with these stones in the...
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Women In Politics : The Bigger Picture
In this final episode of the series, "Women in Politics", what is the reasoning behind engaging and encouraging more women into politics? I take a quick view on: - Challenging the status quo - What is the bigger picture Remember to share, like, comment, review and more importantly tell me how you...
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Women In Politics - A Short History and Outlook
Following on in the new series, this third episode on "Women in Politics", I take a quick view on the history of women in politics. - When did they gain the rights to vote? - Allies in achieving these rights and considering taking the role. - A world overview of current state of women in…
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Women In Politics: Lessons from Iconic Women
Following on in the new series, "Women in Politics", this week, I take a brief look at some iconic women in politics we can draw lessons from. Some of these women mentioned are Hillary Clinton and Theresa May. However, my main focus to draw on lessons were on: Winne Mandela Angela Merkel Margaret...
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Women In Politics: My Experience
This June I will taking up a new series: "Women in Politics". What are some of their challenges of today including the patriarchy, sexism, ageism, confidence building and how we can encourage more women into politics. In this first episode I reflect on my own journey so far on how being the child...
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Inner Circles Series Part 4: The Spartans Conversation
In this final part to the series, I introduce you to one of my Inner Circles, the Spartans. We have a short conversation on a handful of how we influence each other. You'll find traces of the elements of trust, respect and honesty we have talked about. Also the need for mentors, teachers…
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Inner Circles Series Part 3: Is It Falling Apart?
Life is hard enough and during those hard times, nothing feels better than having someone or a group you can share your fears and doubts with. In this third episode of the 4-part series I explore how we spot the signs that we may have outgrown the circle, its become toxic and when to run.…
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Inner Circle Series Part 2: How To Build A Great Inner Circle
Life is hard enough and during those hard times, nothing feels better than having someone or a group you can share your fears and doubts with. In this second episode of the 4-part series I explore how we build a great inner circle. I talk about some key elements like trust, respect and honestly....
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Inner Circle Series Part 1 - Shared Purpose
Life is hard enough and during those hard times, nothing feels better than having someone or a group you can share your fears and doubts with. In the first episode of this 4-part series I begin to explore why we need an inner circle, what is a shared purpose and how they serve us and finally look...
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The Inner Circle - Have They Served You Well?
This episode is all about that sisterhood, brotherhood or networks we form to help us as we navigate our way through this life. The question I pose is if these networks are serving us well and if not, is it time to say goodbye to some? It's to help you reassess you own network and as aways tell…
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This Is What The Elders Meant
How many times growing up did you think your parents or elders were talking rubbish? I often did and so this week I reflect on some of these things and coming to realise sometimes the hard way what they meant. I also appreciate my mother for the patience and resilience she showed as a…
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A Tribute to HRH Prince Philip and Jacqui Birt
Last week Friday, 9th April 2021 HRH Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh as we all know died. I have been fascinated by him for years and admired him greatly. The man 2 paces behind Her Majesty The Queen or beside her but 2000 ahead and shone like a diamond. Tomorrow we bid a final farewell and I…
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Let's Talk About Miscarriage
If you've had a miscarriage you know how difficult it can be to talk about the pain and the journey. Well, I share mine. Let me know if you can relate. Remember to subscribe, comment, share and review. Email at: [email protected] Grief to Grit by Claris Angafor...
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Amplify Your Voice In Your Space
This episode is short and sweet and I’m talking about using our platforms to show love and kindness. I talk about faith, loss and how people have reached out online. Let me know if you can relate. Happy Easter. Remember to LIKE, SHARE, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW. Contact me at...
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Hair - Rasta ‘gats’ No Schooling
This follows on from the story that a young boy was sent packing away from secondary school because of his hair. He has dreadlocks, a Rasta, which is not acceptable in public schools because of the rules. The hypocrisy stinks and I try to draw down on different angles of the argument that I can...
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Grandma Diaries with Caleb Nii Boye
In this episode my guest is Caleb and he shares with me a journey of love, life, ill health and death. We learn about values and the an opening into the cracks of our healthcare system. A much loved grandmother in very way. Like, share, review and comment. I'd love to hear some of your stroies....
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Bonus: 2 Minutes of Utter Madness
In this episode I talk about a moment of utter madness when I killed a spider and realised the impact of years of bad teachings from the pulpit. Don't forget to share, review, comment or let me know if you can relate. Email me on [email protected]
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Intro - Homage To Grandma
It just felt right to begin by paying homage to a great woman, my grandmother. She was a funny woman who always saw the humour, loved us deeply and ensured we never missed out on good discipline. I'm sure you have many stories of life with your grandmother. Share them with me. Email me at...
About this show
Can You Relate with Effie Grant is exactly what it says on the can. I'll be talking about family, relationships, faith, politics, women's issues, diversity and inclusion (race), mental health, you name it. Whatever life can hit us with, I'm willing to talk about it. So tune and let me know if you can relate. I'll be super pleased to hear your story too.
Hosted by
Effie Grant