Mysfit Island Podcast
by Nadjejda Chapoteau
We're the Co-Hosts, Felicia Baucom and Nadjejda Chapoteau. We are two misfits who are exploring the intersection of social/political issues, current events, and the Personal Development Industrial Complex. Join us as we talk about capitalism, racism, work, inequality, technology, self-care, and more. Because we are misfits, we will bring a systemic analysis as well as our own to challenge the narratives that are pervasive among political leaders, self-help "gurus", and the media. This podcast is for anyone who is searching for an alternative point of view, whether or not they are misfits.
Episodes
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Ep. 15: It's Okay To Be Lazy
"Lazy" is a term that is frequently used to describe oneself, and others, who are not as productive as they think they should be. In our culture of overwork, people are expected to hustle and grind and keep up with all of the demands of life during every waking hour. In this conversation, we talk...
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Ep. 14: The Pitfalls of “Being the Best"
In our latest episode we discuss the whole idea of society calling on us to be “The Best”. We experience this especially in schools, businesses, our careers, and other areas in our lives where we are constantly being told how we must be the best, we must strive to be “The Best” or we must have…
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Ep. 13: Weaponized Gratitude
We’re back with a brand new episode after our break. Do you know what weaponized gratitude is? Have you experienced it? In our latest episode we shared and discussed weaponized gratitude which is a major issue in the personal development industrial complex. It is a topic we are both passionate...
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Ep. 12: Self-Care at Work
Do you practice self-care at work? Is this a foreign concept to you? If yes, you’re in the majority as most if not all of us have been taught there’s no such thing as caring for ourselves and our needs at work, whether we’re working for someone else or ourselves. In our latest episode which is…
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Ep. 11: Reflections on the U.S. Capitol Insurrection
It’s been almost a month since the U.S. Capitol Insurrection and President Biden and Vice-President Harris have been sworn in. In this episode we shared our reflections on this horrific, traumatic and sad event in our country. Nadjejda shared her personal experience as someone who has lived…
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Ep. 10: Being Intentional with Technology
What is your relationship with social media, mobile phones, television, and Zoom? How do you feel about using them? This episode was recorded in June 2020 but it has much relevance today, especially in light of recent national and international events. We’re also more than ever using technology…
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Ep. 9: The Importance of Holding Space
We recorded this episode a month before the beginning of Summer 2020 as you’ll notice when you listen to our opening and some topics we discussed. In this episode we shared about the importance of holding space, why it’s something that’s important and needed by all of us but most of us don’t know...
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Ep. 8: End of the Year Reflections
So here we are, the end of 2020 has arrived. This year has been a wild one. It has brought lots of loss, pain, suffering, love, determination and it shed light on many things we’ve collectively ignored for too long. We’re still learning, unlearning, and doing our best to remain grounded and...
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Ep. 7: Facing Uncomfortable Truths
As many of us know we’re living in unprecedented times and while it’s really tough, we also know this year a lot of truths have been hidden in the current systems we live in have been revealed. Just like in our own lives, facing these uncomfortable truths is the only way we can experience...
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Ep. 6: Division During COVID-19
We recorded this episode when most of the country was experiencing lockdowns/shelter in-place due to the pandemic and some states like Florida were getting ready to start relaxing some of the restrictions. Due to the fears, restrictions, pain and loss we’re all experiencing as a collective and in...
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Ep. 5: Post 2020 General Election Reflections
So finally Election Day arrived and is now over a week behind us, as we all know it took a few days for the presidential election to be decided. In this episode which we recorded the Sunday after the winner of the presidential election was announced and crowds were out in the streets in cities...
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Ep. 4: Spiritual Bypassing and Toxic Positivity
Spiritual bypassing which very much includes toxic positivity is rampant in the personal development industry; in this episode we chose to discuss its impact on us individually and collectively. Seeing examples of spiritual bypassing during the pandemic, our current racial reckoning, and this...
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Ep. 3: Voter Apathy and Voter Shaming
Voter apathy and voter shaming aren't new during election seasons. This election season with the increase in division we're experiencing and so much at stake, we're seeing a lot more of both. In this episode we discuss both of these and share our thoughts, experiences, and suggestions on this...
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Ep. 2: Uncovering, Acknowledging and Releasing Our Racial Biases
In the wake of George Floyd’s killings by police in Minneapolis and Amy Cooper calling the police on African American Christian Cooper at Central Park while he was bird-watching because it asked her to put her dog on a leash, we thought it was important to discuss racial biases. In this episode…
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Ep. 1: Burnout in the Age of Covid-19
Dealing with burnout is challenging, even during a pandemic. When the lockdowns began people were immediately encouraged to do more work, read all of the books, finally get back into shape. The way our culture views work and productivity is so baked in that even during a health crisis and a time…
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Intro: Welcome to the Mysfit Island Podcast
Welcome to Mysfit Island Podcast, this is our first episode which is our introduction to our podcast. We’re Felicia Baucom and Nadjejda Chapoteau and we’re the podcast co-hosts. In this episode we shared about ourselves in terms of who we are, where we live, some of our passions/values, and what…
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About this show
We're the Co-Hosts, Felicia Baucom and Nadjejda Chapoteau. We are two misfits who are exploring the intersection of social/political issues, current events, and the Personal Development Industrial Complex. Join us as we talk about capitalism, racism, work, inequality, technology, self-care, and more. Because we are misfits, we will bring a systemic analysis as well as our own to challenge the narratives that are pervasive among political leaders, self-help "gurus", and the media. This podcast is for anyone who is searching for an alternative point of view, whether or not they are misfits.
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Nadjejda Chapoteau
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