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The Self Pod

by Sophie Essien

This podcast speaks on navigating through life, love, friendships, relationships, self love, self care and the journey of self discovery through shared experiences and vulnerability.

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Episodes

  1. 11. Moving on

    On this episode we talk about moving on/letting go of situations that don’t serve our hearts anymore and reasons why it’s difficult to let go sometimes. Follow the conversation on @theselfpod on Instagram/Twitter and if you have any questions or comments I would love to hear them. You can drop…

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  2. 10. What You Deserve

    On this episode we talk about what we deserve and becoming more aware of ways we’re settling or we settled for less than we deserved in our relationships. You don’t have to rate those who don’t rate you because you are also deserving of high ratings. —The Self Pod. Follow the conversation on...

  3. 9. Outgrowing Connections (Friendships & Relationships)

    In this episode we talk about outgrowing connections; relationships & friendships. We talk about the signs that we have outgrown connections and what to do in those situations. Follow the conversation on @theselfpod on Instagram/Twitter and if you have any questions or comments I would love to…

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  4. 8. Growth

    In this episode we speak about growth. We talk about the journey through the year, how much we’ve grown through it all and why we should be proud of ourselves for how far we’ve come. (This is the birthday and the 8/24 episode) Follow the conversation on @theselfpod on Instagram/Twitter and if you...

  5. 7. The 5 Love Languages

    In this episode we talk about the different love languages as analyzed by Dr. Gary Chapman — words of affirmation, acts of service, receiving gifts, quality time and physical touch. We discuss what they mean, how they affect our actions and our relationships/friendships. If you’ve not heard about...

  6. 6. 10 Signs of a Toxic Friendship

    In this episode we talk about toxic friendships and the tell-tale signs our friends might not have our best interests at heart. We also talk about strong indicators that we’re in toxic friendships and what to do in these situations. Follow @theselfpod on Instagram & Twitter and if you have any...

  7. 5. Self-Compassion

    In this episode we speak about self compassion and the need to be compassionate towards ourselves. We talk about acts that show compassion and how to master the art of self compassion so we can live happier lives. Follow @theselfpod on Instagram and if you have any questions or comments I would...

  8. 4. Mental Health #ENDSARS

    In this episode we talk about my absence, my experience with the #ENDSARS #ENDPOLICEBRUTALITY protests and how I dealt with mental and emotional stress during the period. Follow @theselfpod on Instagram and if you have any questions or comments I would love to hear them. You can drop them via DM…

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  9. 3. Love vs Attachment

    In this episode we speak about love and attachment—the differences and how to know which you’re currently experiencing. This distinction is necessary so we can be guided in our choices and recognize the behaviors we currently have that need to go. Follow @theselfpod on Instagram and if you have…

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  10. 2. Setting Healthy Boundaries

    In this episode we speak about setting healthy boundaries to protect our peace. We talk about why we have issues with setting healthy boundaries and what people pleasing, codependency, being conflict avoidant and the inability to say no have in common with loose boundaries. You’re allowed to take...

  11. 1. Forgive yourself

    This episode is about forgiving ourselves for things that we simply cannot change and how to live with ourselves in situations where we feel guilt and shame for actions we took in the past.

  12. Intro

    An intro into what the Self Pod podcast is about—navigating through friendships, love, relationships, self love, self care and everything in between. More episodes coming up soon, stay tuned. ❤️

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

This podcast speaks on navigating through life, love, friendships, relationships, self love, self care and the journey of self discovery through shared experiences and vulnerability.

HOSTED BY

Sophie Essien

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does The Self Pod have?

The Self Pod currently has 12 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is The Self Pod about?

This podcast speaks on navigating through life, love, friendships, relationships, self love, self care and the journey of self discovery through shared experiences and vulnerability.

How often does The Self Pod release new episodes?

The Self Pod has 12 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

Where can I listen to The Self Pod?

You can listen to The Self Pod on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.

Who hosts The Self Pod?

The Self Pod is created and hosted by Sophie Essien.
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