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Take What You Need
by Abiola
Welcome to Take What You Need, the podcast. This podcast is named after my first book, and many years on we’re continuing the journey of designing life on our own terms. Think of this as a weekly catch-up between me and you, where we talk about EVERYTHING. From the mindset shifts that make us better versions of ourselves, to discussing how the media, and marketing, play an even bigger role in the story of our lives than we might think. Each week, I delve into questions that you, the listeners, have asked and share my take on the topics that matter most to you. Let's get started
Episodes
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#20 — How to Make the Leap & Stop Living on the Sidelines | Take What You Need Podcast
Have you watched someone else do or say the thing you had been planning to do but you were too afraid to go for it? You had spent time analysing, getting advice and wondering whether you should take the leap… and now someone else has. We ask ourselves: What will people say? What if it doesn’t…
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#19 The Art of (Spiritual) Manifestation
ICYMI, I published the first of many life updates over the weekend. Take a look and vote on what you think! Manifestation. What do you think of when you hear the word? Do you think it’s unrealistic, or do you think it represents a movement that is in fundamental opposition to your values? One…
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#18 The Case Against “Moving In Silence”
For shownotes and to get this episode in your inbox: https://open.substack.com/pub/abiola/p/18-the-case-against-moving-in-silence?r=3pum3&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web “Move in silence” “Be careful of evil eye” “Be mysterious online” Many of us, including me, have lived by these mantras… in my...
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#17 How to Deal with Unanswered Prayers & What To Do While You’re Waiting
How do you keep going when nothing is working? How do you deal with unanswered prayers? No matter how ‘good’ things appear, most of us are still hoping for SOMETHING. At the end of 2023, I found myself in tears, unable to trust the process. My hope was lost, I had so much frustration and I was…
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#16 Q&A: Friendships, “No Days Off” & Making Better Decisions
I’m SO excited about this episode because there’s SO. MUCH. that we cover! I asked on our Instagram stories which questions and dilemmas you guys have, and now I’m answering them from my POV. I answer: How to grow, manage and maintain GOOD quality friendships (there’s layers to this) How to…
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#15 "If it’s not a clear yes, it’s a no, darling" — 5 Principles to Stand On in 2024
We don’t do New Year’s resolutions around here, instead, we digest and live by new concepts that have the power to shift our entire 2024. Accompanying this episode is the Year-End Playbook, a simple interactive guide to help you reflect on 2023 and confidently plan for 2024. The last time this…
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#12 "It's okay to be the villain in someone else's story" — Breaking out of old, familiar cycles ft. Kim vs. Kourtney, Kyle Richards vs. Kathy Hilton and more
This is one of those episodes that holds up a mirror to the relationships in your life... are you ready? Through a series of highly televised sibling rivalries (Kourtney vs. Kim, Kyle Richards vs. Kathy Hilton, Kendall Roy vs. Shiv Roy vs. Roman Roy) — we explore how to navigate the tension…
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#14 “Start seeing yourself as a success NOW" — How to Prepare for the New Year with Confidence
It’s that time of year when we start looking back on what we’ve ‘done’ and wondering if it measures up. The question is, ‘measures up’ to what? Inspired by a recent conversation at a house party, this week’s episode explored the idea of what success looks like and can be — and how adapting the...
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#13 “What if it doesn’t work out?” - How to move from doubt to action with the art of hedging
It all started with this tweet: “a16z and Sequoia are wrong 90% of the time…” If some of the greatest and smartest minds in the world have accounted for the fact that things not working out is a normal part of life, then perhaps the question ‘what if it doesn’t work’ isn’t even the right question...
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#11 "Your whole life can change on a single decision" — How to take ownership of your life
The best version of your life is within reach, you just have to opt in. Tony Robbins said it best, your whole life can change on a single decision. I went to my friend's wedding in Italy, and came back inspired. I'm so glad to be back on this podcast with you guys! I'm a little rusty but we've…
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#10 "Why are they such BAD people?" — The Succession Episode
This week on the Take What You Need podcast, we deep-dive into the psychology of one of my favourite shows, HBO's Succession. The hallmark of great literature and media is that it holds up a mirror into our society on a macro scale, and the condition of humanity on a microscale, and Succession…
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#9 "Who do you think you are?" — Personality traits, identity and breaking through ceilings
If I could, I'd describe it in a single word: identity. But who really knows what that means? So instead I'll say: the words we speak (and the paradigms they're based on) become the house that we live in. In this episode, I explore how the narratives that our friends, family, counsellors and...
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#8 “Pay me my worth”, really?! Myths and mindset shifts about money. WHEW. Let’s discuss.
“Pay me my worth” “If someone doesn’t want to pay me, they don’t respect me” “Why would I pay them if I can just do it myself?” “I don’t want to give away 10% of MY MONEY” “Money isn’t important to me” The above, and other stories we tell ourselves, hold us back more than we realise. Today we’re...
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#7 "Is Masculine vs. Feminine Energy REALLY a Thing?" — How to Make it Work for You
There's SO much talk about masculine and feminine energy, but what does it actually mean? In this episode we break down the concept, its potential roots, its spiritual context and how I apply it to my work, relationships and more. Share with a friend and follow/like this podcast so we can keep it...
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#6 "How do I overcome creative block?" — What to do if you feel 'nothing's working'
We've ALL been there. If you're a creative (spoiler alert: we all are), you'll know the struggle is real. In our algorithmic world, distraction, comparison and imitation make it even harder to come up with fresh ideas. The deadly creative block - and today, we'll attempt to unblock it. Enjoy!…
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#5 Do this before you make a vision board - "Dreaming is a form of manifestation"
We're a month into 2023, but for me, the ‘New Year’ lasts for a good 3 months 🙏 If you follow me on Instagram, you may have seen me coming for vision boards *shock* — don't cancel me yet. And don't get me wrong, I love visions, and I love visuals. But before you start adding things to your…
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S2 E4 | “What did 2022 teach you?” — 4 life-changing lessons from this year
I’m not going to lie, this year FLEW BY - however it’s always worth creating space for you to gather your thoughts and prepare for a new year. To help your self-reflection this new years’ season, I wanted to share some of the life-changing lessons that this year taught me. That includes: Why...
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S2 E3 | “How do you navigate burnout and the need to always perform ?”
“If I don’t keep going, everything's going to fall apart" “If I don’t take this opportunity, who knows when the next one will come” There’s definitely value in seizing the day, but what happens when you become stuck in a cycle of constantly working? What happens when you’re exhausted in a way…
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S2 E2 | “Growth is guaranteed” - A New Antidote to Impostor Syndrome
How would your energy shift if you KNEW that growth/success was guaranteed? A game-changing (and spiritual) antidote to imposter syndrome. Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 02:00 - The questioning and doubt that comes when embarking on big goals 02:38 - The story that changed my perspective 06:55 - The…
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S2 E1 | “How are you so confident?” - Strategies better than faking it till you make it
How do you build confidence in a world where there's so much comparison and uncertainty? We're getting RIGHT into it this week with our first-ever proper episode, submitted anonymously via our question box. Thanks for being so open with our questions! Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 01:22 - Different...
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S2 E0 | Welcome to "Season 2"! Here's everything you need to know.
Honestly, I'm just happy to be back. Here's what to expect. For more, follow: instagram.com/abxola Submit a question and become a subscriber: abiola.substack.com Get ‘Take What You Need’ the book: https://bit.ly/twynbook Music by Elysium Audio Labs Track: “Ocean Park”
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S1 E4 | REAL Rest Isn't About "Finding A Balance"
Did you know that Team “No Days Off” and Team “Self-Care” have more in common than we think? They both focus on the physical — what we are (or are not) doing. But REAL rest is bigger than that, it’s bigger than finding a balance in the physical. It starts in the spiritual, and you can access it...
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S1 E3 | 5 Fresh Ways to Protect Your Mental Health
So it makes sense that in May, Mental Health Awareness month, we lean in. It makes sense that we take extra special care to feed our souls and protect our minds in the process. Navigating our mental health can sometimes feel like a minefield. This year, I’ve juggled multiple responsibilities…
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S1 E2 | It’s Not What It Looks Like
Sometimes bitterness and jealousy are reasonable. By this he meant that sometimes we have a valid reason, and it’s logical to have negative feelings towards someone. But all because it’s reasonable or logical, doesn’t make it okay. It doesn’t confirm that you’re on the right path, only God does...
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S1 E1 | No, I’m not “stronger than I think”
In this first audio blog we talk about why the concept of "I'm stronger than I think" isn't always helpful. To read the transcript of this podcast, with all associated Bible verses, visit www.abiola.me/blog/stronger. You can also get tips on journalling discussed on the website. Follow Abiola on...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Take What You Need, the podcast. This podcast is named after my first book, and many years on we’re continuing the journey of designing life on our own terms. Think of this as a weekly catch-up between me and you, where we talk about EVERYTHING. From the mindset shifts that make us better versions of ourselves, to discussing how the media, and marketing, play an even bigger role in the story of our lives than we might think. Each week, I delve into questions that you, the listeners, have asked and share my take on the topics that matter most to you. Let's get started
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Welcome to Take What You Need, the podcast. This podcast is named after my first book, and many years on we’re continuing the journey of designing life on our own terms. Think of this as a weekly catch-up between me and you, where we talk about EVERYTHING. From the mindset shifts that make us...
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