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Yinka'sMuse
by Yinka Adeniyi
Honest conversations about love, friendships, faith, and finding yourself in a complicated world. Host Yinka Adeniyi shares relatable reflections on navigating adult relationships, career challenges, cultural expectations, and personal growth. From dealing with heartbreak and job rejections to understanding healthy love and maintaining friendships as life gets busy, each episode creates space for vulnerability and healing. Whether you're processing a friendship that faded, struggling through a tough season, or learning to let go of "what ifs," you'll find comfort in these warm conversations.
Episodes
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Little Ways to Reset When Life Feels Off
You can't quite put your finger on it. Nothing terrible has happened. But you just feel out of sorts. Disconnected. Like you're going through the motions but not really present. Like You've lost your rhythm. Maybe you're more irritable than usual. Maybe you're struggling to focus. Maybe you just...
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Romanticising Every Bit of Your Life
Your life doesn't have to be perfect to be beautiful.This episode is about romanticising your life, not performing perfection for Instagram, but actually being present enough to notice the beauty that's already here. I'm talking about finding joy in small, everyday moments. The morning coffee…
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Burnout Before Careers Peak: How Did We Get Here?
Burnout in your twenties. Exhausted by thirty. Completely depleted before your career even peaks. How did we get here?This episode explores why so many young professionals are experiencing chronic burnout before they've reached mid-career. We're talking about the "grind from day one" culture,...
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When Your Degree Doesn't Match Your Life
Your degree doesn't match your career. Now what?Maybe you studied law to please your parents, but always wanted to be a musician. Maybe you loved what you studied, but couldn't find a job in that field. Maybe you moved to another country where your qualifications aren't recognised.This episode is...
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The Side Hustle Pressure: Do You Really Need One?
Do you really need a side hustle? True or false?This episode isn't about whether side hustles are good or bad. It's about asking yourself one important question: What's YOUR why?Are you building a side hustle because it aligns with your goals? Because you need the income? Because you genuinely…
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Imposter Syndrome in Rooms You Earned to Be In
Being "the only" in a room is exhausting. The only person of colour. The youngest person. The one everyone assumes is the "diversity hire." This episode is about the specific kind of imposter syndrome that comes with being underestimated, questioned, and hypervisible, all while trying to own your...
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I Don't Dream of Labour: Rethinking Passion and Work
"Do what you love, and you'll never work a day in your life."But what if you don't love your job? What if work is just... work? We live in a culture that tells us we should be passionate aboutour careers, that our job should be our purpose, that if we'renot excited about Monday morning, we're…
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Self-Love or Settling? Knowing the Difference" When staying single is healthy versus when you're self-sabotaging
''Know your worth." "Don't settle." We hear these all the time. But what if they've gone too far? What if we've built walls so high that no one can get in?This episode asks: How do you know when staying single is self-love versus self-sabotage?Both look similar. Both involve standards. Both…
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The Friendship Breakup Conversation:- How to actually end a friendship with honesty instead of slow fading
Let's talk about something we don't discuss enough: friendship breakups. Specifically, female friendship breakups. Because losing a close female friend can feel just as devastating as a romantic breakup, maybe even more so. She's the person who knows everything. The person you call when something...
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Dating While Healing: Is It Fair?
Should you date when you're still processing past trauma, or do you wait until you're "whole"? It's a question so many of us wrestle with, especially after heartbreak, disappointment, or any season that's left us with wounds we're still working through. And the advice we usually hear is: "Don't...
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The Friends who show us how to love and see ourselves" Loving Right
This episode is a celebration. A love letter to the friends who have shown us what it means to be truly loved, truly seen, and truly valued. After talking about choosing yourself and letting go of people who aren't meant for your season, I wanted to flip the script and celebrate the people who…
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Choosing Yourself Will Cost You Some People
This is the conversation nobody warns you about when you start your growth journey: choosing yourself will cost you some people. And that's one of the hardest truths to navigate. In this vulnerable solo episode, I'm getting real about what happens when you start setting boundaries, prioritising...
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Financial Anxiety as a Young Adult
Let's talk about the thing nobody wants to admit: money stress is real, and it's affecting more of us than we think. In this honest solo episode, we're breaking the silence around financial anxiety as a young adult. I'm getting vulnerable about my own money struggles, from sitting at dinners…
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When Your Timeline Doesn't Match Everyone Else's
Ever feel like everyone around you is checking off major life milestones while you're still figuring things out? You're not alone. In this heartfelt solo episode, we're diving into what it really feels like when your timeline doesn't match everyone else's, when friends are getting married, buying...
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Permission to start messy
Forget the perfectly polished New Year's resolutions and colour-coded planners. In this solo episode, we're giving ourselves permission to start the year exactly as we are, messy, imperfect, and beautifully human. If you've been waiting for everything to be "just right" before taking that first...
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🌿Navigating Friendships in Adulthood
Friendships as adults can feel complicated. Life gets busy, priorities shift, and sometimes... the people we once spoke to daily become names we whisper in prayer instead of texts we send. In this heartfelt episode of Yinka’sMuse, I open up about the challenges and the quiet joys of forming and...
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How to Keep Showing Up During Difficult Seasons (Even When You Want to Hide)
When life feels overwhelming, it’s tempting to withdraw — to disappear into the background and hope no one notices your struggle. But what if showing up, even in small ways, is the most powerful thing you can do? In this honest and tender episode, I share my own experience navigating a tough…
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The Danger of Thinking About What Could Have Been
Have you ever caught yourself wondering how different your life would be if a certain opportunity had worked out? A job offer that fell through, a relationship that didn’t last, a path you didn’t take? It’s easy to get lost in the “what could have been,” but the truth is, that kind of thinking…
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Staying Away from People Who Think They’re Doing You a Favour by Being with You
Relationships should be built on mutual respect and appreciation—not obligation. But sometimes, we find ourselves around people who act like they’re doing us a favour by being in our lives. Whether in friendships, relationships, or even work dynamics, this toxic mindset can slowly wear down our...
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Love ripples down to little things
Love isn’t just about grand gestures or big, romantic moments—it’s about the little things that happen every day. From remembering how someone takes their coffee to sending a simple “thinking of you” text, love ripples down to the quiet, consistent actions that show we care. In this episode, I...
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Starting Over
On this episode I talk about starting over, I share personal experiences that even though 2020 might have been one hell of a ride... 2021 is a good year to hope again and start over trusting God for miracles and testimonies on all siďes
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We Rise By Lifting Others
On this podcast episode this week I talk about the sentence that has become more like a cliche but still very much important and relevant in our lives. I talk about the importance of paying it forward, opening the door for other people to walk in especially when you have a platform and then I…
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What if I'm my parents retirement plan?
This episode we talk about the expectations our parents place on us and the controversies surrounding the fact to some of our parents we would always be their retirement plan.
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How Real is the FRIENDZONE?
Should you speak out or forever remain silent when you start catching feelings ? Is it possible for one to remain in the friend zone and how can things be managed when the person you liking doesn't reciprocate the feelings. I and my friend (Adewunmi) discuss all this and more.
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Showing up when it matters.
On this episode of the podcast, I talk about showing up when it matters using Davido birthday celebration as a case study. #celebration #birthday #davido #showingup #friendship #relationship
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SURVIVAL SKILL NEEDED AS A COMMUTER IN LAGOS
This episode I invited my colleague from work and we talked about how to survive as a commuter in Lagos. The skills that are needed and how to manoeuvre your way around.
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Run Away from Nonchalant Love and Men
ove should feel like effort, commitment, and care—not emotional scraps. In this episode, we’re diving into nonchalant love—what it looks like, why it’s harmful, and why you need to walk away from emotionally unavailable partners. If you’ve ever felt like you’re the only one trying in a...
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How to Handle Friendships During Tough Times
Friendships are one of life’s most rewarding connections, but they’re not always easy—especially during moments of loss, failure, or setbacks. In this episode, we explore how tough times can test friendships and share practical tips for navigating these challenges with grace and understanding.
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How Small Moments Shape Big Memories
Have you ever wondered why some of your fondest memories are from the simplest moments? In this episode, I explore the beauty of small, everyday moments and how they often leave the biggest imprints on our hearts. From quiet conversations to fleeting gestures, these seemingly insignificant events...
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Why It’s Okay to Not Have Everything Figured Out
Feeling overwhelmed by the pressure to have everything figured out at the start of the year? You’re not alone. In this episode, I explore why it’s perfectly okay to ease into the year without a solid plan or a long list of goals. Join me as I break down the myth of “having it all together,”…
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The Power of Vulnerability: Sharing Your True Self
What does it mean to be truly vulnerable? In this episode of Yinka’sMuse, I explore the beauty and strength of embracing your imperfections and sharing your authentic self with the world. Vulnerability often feels like a weakness, but it’s the foundation of meaningful relationships and personal...
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Ask for help
On this episode of the podcast, I talk about how asking for help should never be seen through the lens of shame.
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Something I wished I knew earlier:- The feeling that comes with handling Failure
In this episode, I discuss "Something I Wished I Knew Earlier: The Feeling That Comes with Handling Failure." Join me as I talk about the feelings that come with handling or dealing with failure. I discuss personal experiences, not letting failure define you, and how trusting God is one of the...
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"Living in the Now: Valuing People for Who They Are Today"
In this episode of "Yinka'sMuse," titled "Living in the Now: Valuing People for Who They Are Today," I explore the importance of relating to people based on their current selves rather than the potential we see in them. I discuss how focusing on potential can lead to unrealistic expectations and...
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True luxury starts from yourself
In this episode, I explore the concept of true luxury—beyond the flashy and superficial. True luxury starts from within, focusing on the things that bring genuine comfort and joy, even if they're unseen by others. Join me as I uncover how these hidden elements can transform your daily routine…
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Having Expectations about people
In this episode of "Yinka'sMuse," join Yinka and her good friend Yomi as they dive into the complex world of expectations. From unspoken assumptions to unrealistic hopes, expectations can shape our interactions and influence our emotions in ways we might not realize. Together, they explore how...
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Take a chance on me.
On this episode of the podcast, I talk about how we’re all hoping and praying someone takes a chance with us.
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The lie that nobody is coming to save you.
One popular saying that’s making the round is “nobody is going or coming to save you. You’re the only person that can save yourself”. While there’s some truth to this statement as it helps to take responsibility for our lives, it also perpetuates the myth that we’re self sufficient of ourselves.
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My problem is bigger than yours
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where a friend opens up about their struggles, and instead of listening and showing support you let them know that your problems are bigger than theirs. On today’s episode of the podcast, I talk about how to be a safe space for the people in our lives,...
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Love lessons: Evaluating your relationships
Evaluating our love lives starts by reflecting on past relationships, when you look back on your past or present relationships, what are some key lessons you've learned about yourself and your preferences in a partner? And how are you taking those lessons or evaluations to better improve…
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Starting the year however you like
Starting the year on your terms means starting the year, however, you like. #startingtheyear #yinkasmuse #yinkasmusepodcast #resolutions #newterms
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Move you’re not a tree
On this episode of the podcast, I talk about making moves, taking steps towards a particular goal or something and leaving everything that no longer serves you. As you proceed into the new year, make a decision to keep on positively towards your goals and leave behind everything holding you back.
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No Comparison Thanksgiving
When you thank God this year just thank God.Don’t thank him because calamity affected others and didn’t affect you. #yinkasmuse #thanksgiving #gratitude #yinkasmusepodcast
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Waiting Seasons
Have you been asking the question, when will things change for me? When will this happen for me like I want it to? Then I want you to know that you’re in a waiting season but it gets better.Hang in there.#waitingseason #waiting #faith #trustingGod #yinkasmuse #yinkasmusepodcast #christian...
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There’s no better time to start something than now
There’s no better time to start something than now, there’s never a right time or wrong time, so start today.#startnow #startingnew #anewstart #business #idea #creative #newgoal #newjob #creator #yinkasmuse #yinkasmusepodcast #yinkasmuseblogger
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Postponing your happiness
Have you ever had to postpone your happiness? I think its a disservice when we do so no matter how valid your reasons are. #yinkasmuse #yinkasmusepodcast #happiness #postponehappiness #stopit #youdeservetobehappy #choosehappiness #CapCut
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Give yourself grace
Extend grace to yourself… This a gentle reminder to always extend grace to myself, particularly on hard days.#grace #yinkasmuse #yinkasmusepodcast #itgetsbetter #motivation #faith #selfreminder #reminder
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Beware of the little foxes that spoil the vine.
Beware of the little foxes that spoil the vine. Songs of Solomon 2: 15. #yinkasmuse #yinkasmusepodcast #yinkasmusevlog #beware #bewareofthelittlefoxes #foxes #scripture
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Not everyone will support you
Not everyone will support you and that’s okay. #yinkasmuse #yinkasmusepodcast #podcast #vlog #noteveryone #support #art #creative
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A different kind of pressure
There’s a kind of pressure that comes from the inside, it’s a different kind of pressure. #yinkasmuse #yinkamusepodcast #vlog #pressure #adifferentkindofpressure #podcast #podcastshow
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Honest conversations about love, friendships, faith, and finding yourself in a complicated world. Host Yinka Adeniyi shares relatable reflections on navigating adult relationships, career challenges, cultural expectations, and personal growth. From dealing with heartbreak and job rejections to understanding healthy love and maintaining friendships as life gets busy, each episode creates space for vulnerability and healing. Whether you're processing a friendship that faded, struggling through a tough season, or learning to let go of "what ifs," you'll find comfort in these warm conversations.
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Honest conversations about love, friendships, faith, and finding yourself in a complicated world. Host Yinka Adeniyi shares relatable reflections on navigating adult relationships, career challenges, cultural expectations, and personal growth. From dealing with heartbreak and job rejections to...
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