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1. 20

   S3E3: That Frickin’ Imposter Syndrome

   uuuuuuuurgh, imposter syndrome. you… you jerk. some days you get moments where you know how hard you worked and of course, if you get praise for it, you know it’s well deserved and then you get those other days where you feel like, “is this me? really?” yes, darling. it is you. but then why tf do...

   Jan 18, 2022

   16m
2. 19

   S3E2: The Minimalism Bug Kind of Bit Me

   in today’s episode i’m exploring minimalism as taught by The Minimalists, Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus, after watching their two documentaries. i am considering what minimalism is and who it’s really for. for a long time i thought of minimalism as a mere aesthetic with furniture i...

   Jan 11, 2022

   19m
3. 18

   S3E1: Is “New Year, New Me” Still A Thing?

   it’s a brand new year. brand new season. brand new me? is “new year, new me” still a thing? what does that even mean and do people actually succeed in whatever goals they set for themselves that they need to achieve this year? if so, give us pointers :) ✨Tuesdays - mental musings ✨Fridays - film...

   Jan 4, 2022

   14m
4. 17

   S2E16: POPPIE NONGENA #TheAudiencePerspective

   i believe this to be the story of a thousand, if not millions of South African women who lived in the apartheid era, thus it’s somewhat more relatable than the stories of our icons. in this episode we talk about the telling of such stories when it comes to language and how our stories can mostly…

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   Apr 17, 2021

   18m
5. 16

   S2E15: Rejecting Terms Like ‘Best Friend’ And ‘Friend’

   the older you grow, the heavier certain terms you call someone become. ‘friend’ has such a heavy emphasis on it that you don’t know who to call friend, you don’t know who is your actual friend or you don’t know whose friend you are. i’m swapping that for organic relationships without labels.…

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   Apr 13, 2021

   22m
6. 15

   S2E14: 365 DAYS #TheAudiencePerspective

   listening to this episode, i think i delved a little too deep in 365 Days/Dni. this will be more of a audio essay about this film that left me a little breathless to say the least. i apologise in advance. lawlz* kidding... but nonetheless, i hope you enjoy. listen to find out some thoughts and...

   Apr 9, 2021

   24m
7. 14

   S2E13: Forgiving Yourself For Being Human

   i took some time off after a hectic period of time that sucked the energy out of me and it was the best thing that i could have done for myself. let me walk you through the discoveries of introspection and how to get a step closer to accepting that it’s okay not to always be levelheaded and being...

   Apr 6, 2021

   24m
8. 13

   S2E12: THE DAY WE DIDN’T MEET #TheAudiencePerspective

   we need to talk about these romantic films and how after a century, they still attempt lie to us. not sure if it’s a generational thing, but i’m pretty sure the older we get, the less we buy into these things and we prefer realistic portrayals or dissections of relationships. The Day We Didn’t…

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   Mar 6, 2021

   17m
9. 12

   S2E11: Ask And Ye Shall (Not Always) Receive

   we’re taught from a young age that for us to get anything, we have to ask and we shall receive. “you can’t do things on your own...” when you ask and ask and no one budges, then surely you’re not gonna keep wasting your energy. it’s not giving up or giving in, it’s called knowing when to stop and...

   Mar 2, 2021

   17m
10. 11

    S2E10: MALCOLM & MARIE #TheAudiencePerspective

    i liked this film and there were some parts of it where it really came close to home, right? so during my research, watching behind the scenes, interviews and other people’s thoughts, the only adjective that stood out to me was ‘toxic’ but obviously from people’s opinions. naturally, this…

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    Feb 26, 2021

    24m
11. 10

    S2E9: Anxiety’s Not My Friend (Childhood fears and Adult Anxieties)

    i guess i am curious as to what fear and anxiety are. more so i would like to know at which point childhood fears go away and a person starts to be crippled by adulthood anxieties. there is just so much to deal with, we don’t get a break as adults, do we? ’spose the only thing we can do is learn…

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    Feb 23, 2021

    25m
12. 9

    S2E8: SLOT #TheAudiencePerspective

    i like to do alchemy when it comes to my hair. i know what to mix what and how much, but when it comes to reaching the subconscious... i’d rather not. Slot (South African series) sets its goal as to how far one can unlock the subconscious and if it can help to heal. it’s not a fun psychedelic...

    Feb 19, 2021

    18m
13. 8

    S2E7: Q + A Con Host (first One Ever!)

    i had such a wonderful time answering your questions. thank you for keeping me company on valentine’s day/galentine’s day/ballentine’s day. there’s so much i wanted to say but i’d rather not type and would like to tell you vocally. i’m dedicating this episode to the my first #qanda. listen to…

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    Feb 16, 2021

    27m
14. 7

    S2E6: EUPHORIA PART 1 + 2 #TheAudiencePerspective

    Euphoria came at us with everything, especially in the first two episodes. but as with any series, the first episode is always too much and then you ease into the story. Euphoria has set the bar very high for modern teen dramas, in fact they keep doing this and with their special episodes, they...

    Feb 12, 2021

    16m
15. 6

    S2E5: I’m Not Going To Talk About It, Even If I’d Like To

    so i’ve established that i am an empath, but what about me? if i can’t feel for myself and do anything about it without the gods of doubt talking me down or my introversion telling me to creep back into myself... where does that leave me? to speak or not to speak? that is the question. listen to...

    Feb 9, 2021

    22m
16. 5

    S2E4: BLOOD & WATER #TheAudiencePerspective

    #TheAudiencePerspective on FRIDAYS🎬 it’s since been stated that Blood & Water is coming back this year 2021. i checked, filming started last year and i hope that with the cliffhanger that they left us with, they come back juicier. i paid Netflix to see this. this was the catalyst, lawlz* so…

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    Feb 5, 2021

    17m
17. 4

    S2E3: Being An Empath & How Respect Plays A Role

    as an empath, i’ve experienced that sometimes it’s uneasy to live in this world. it becomes uncomfortable to have to see certain things that one can’t change. the negativity, for one. but i’ve learned why i felt that way and how it’s connected to a deeper need within the self. listen to find…

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    Feb 2, 2021

    20m
18. 3

    S2E2: AFTER WE COLLIDED #TheAudiencePerspective

    #TheAudiencePerspective on FRIDAYS🎬 my sister dragged me into watching After and then bailed when i got sucked into watching After We Collided. #Hessa fans, please don’t come after me. i actually started following this series and i am still following it. for SOME reason. today we’re reviewing…

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    Jan 29, 2021

    29m
19. 2

    S2E1: What We’ve Learned So Far (A Convo Between A Youtuber and A Podcaster)

    We’re back at it! Season 2, seeds. And I couldn’t have made it without you. Xx To start this baby podcast’s second season, we talk to Metja M, a Youtuber, make-up artist and an influencer. This week we unpack what it has meant to venture on our different projects and we talk about our experiences...

    Jan 26, 2021

    32m
20. 1

    S1E10.5: A Message Before The Year Ends

    Episode 10 and a half: A message for the end of the year. A message to remind us that we made it, but also a reminder that we take everything that we have learned into the future with us. It’s not long, but I just wanted to check in.I hope that your holidays are nothing short of beautiful and...

    Dec 31, 2020

    4m