Glowing Soul: The Podcast

In this episode we discuss emotional stunting in men and its impact on loneliness and interpersonal relationships. We’ll contrast the journey of emotional maturation between genders and how awareness and upbringing can make a big difference for everyone.Chapters00:00: Introduction 00:30: I disagree with Scott Galloway but somehow found the strength to listen to him06:10: Understanding emotional development in men and women 11:50: The role of relationships on emotional maturity18:01: Why these issues are systemic rather than individual 24:13: Navigating the mess of imbalanced relationships 30:00: I think there’s still a lot of hope 36:08: Final thoughts KeywordsMale loneliness, emotional maturity, relationships, feminism, emotional intelligence, friendships, personal development.

In this episode, I discussed the highlights and challenges of 2025, including travel experiences, academic pressures, corporate life, community engagement, and personal growth. I also shared her favorite books, TV shows, etc. All in all this was a fun yap session and I hope you have fun listening to it.Chapters 00:00: Intro01:07: Fulfilling my birthday wish 03:40: We need to stop lying about corporate life06:22: Building community 08:52: Some of these books are quite unhinged14:19: Are movies getting dumber?19:06: Am I wrong for liking this show?22:47: My dream wardrobe doesn’t match with the weather 24:40: Conclusion and Looking Ahead to 2026Keywords 2025, reflections, travel, books, movies, corporate life, community, personal growth, fashion, insights

Last week of the year friendssssIn this episode I talked about how perfectionism has affected my self perception and my outlook on life as well as my emotional processing in regards to challenging situations. I also encourage you to reflect on your lives and the rules you impose on yourself; ultimately maybe it would be easier to have a more gentle approach to life and its challenges.Chapters 00:00: I’ve just missed yapping and editing afterwards aka podcasting 02:19: The Burden of Perfectionism 10:34: How I process emotions with the voices18:28: Challenging Self-Imposed Restrictions26:44: Excited for the season ahead Keywords reflection, perfectionism, self-awareness, emotional processing, personal growth, medical school, life transitions, self-imposed restrictions, mental health, personal development

Let’s have a chat amongst us middle children… I didn’t use to believe birth order had any effect on people until I started interacting with a world beyond my bubble. We see it everyday the bold, loud people who think their voice has to be the most important one in the room and I know some days you almost believe them.But I’m here to tell you that your voice matters too! So please take up space.00:00- 02:42: A little bit of yapping02:42- 06:08: Why do middle children struggle with assertiveness ?06:08- 10:12: Why assertiveness matters 10:12- 12:34: How I learned to form personal opinions 12:34- 17:21: That time I had the courage to speak up17:21- 27:55: What even led me to record his episode ?27:55- 30:10: Archives from my notes + closing remarks See you in another six months (hopefully not)

Disclaimer: This episode is not about giving an opinion on the value of men vs. women but rather highlighting how detrimental relationship dynamics can get when we view the other person through a single lens.Please note satirical moments and don’t take anything that is said too seriously I’m only one person.Today , we’re diving into the commodification of love and its impact on how we perceive and behave in relationships. I really enjoyed recording this and as always don’t hesitate to share your thoughts and feedback on IG. Chapters 00:00- 01:30: Intro01:30- 04:07: History lesson based on my imagination 04:07- 11:51: The actors of our love economy11:51- 15:57: Where are y’all getting money for Valentines ?15:57- 18:29: Realising how expensive weddings are18:29- 22:05: Can you even have love as a broke person?22:05- 29:49: The commodification of love29:52- 34:01: Unpaid labour of women 34:01- 36:33: Emotional capital & emotional spending 36:33- 38:47: The people still want love ig: @glowing_soulArticle on Valentine’s Day spending: https://www.finder.com/uk/credit-cards/best-credit-cards/valentines-day-statistics

The title says it all. I think as a society we have become more and more allergic to any form of inconvenience (physical, mental, emotional, …) and it affects the way we communicate and treat others. I am for the school of thought of bringing back debates: respectful, opposing conversations because there’s is so much value in multiplicity. If this is a topic you find interesting, feel free to comment on Spotify or send me a DM.ig: @glowing_soulTrevor Noah X Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie conversation: https://youtu.be/yfNbrC3HJpU?si=oU9uiWl2FISfJpp4

In this episode, I’m tackling a deeply personal and complex question: Should members of the African Diaspora return to the motherland, or is it better to stay and build where we are? It’s a conversation I’ve had with myself countless times. Who do you become once you leave the place you know as “home”? How do we balance our dreams for Africa with the challenges of reintegration?This isn’t about finding the “right” answer—it’s about unpacking the emotions, opportunities, and struggles tied to this decision. If you’ve ever felt torn between staying and returning, this one’s for you. Let’s talk it out.Chapters00:00- 03:26: Introduction03:26- 05:06: What is the diaspora?05:06- 10:07: When expectations don’t align10:07- 15:28: Evolution of my own perspective 15:28- 17:52: The Concept of Identity17:52- 20:10: The issue with denial of pluri-identities20:10- 21:52: Finding a balance between being and belonging 21:52-26:35: The Know-it-alls and the Guilty26:35- 29:09: I’m just frustrated with the whole thing 29:09- 35:15: New Horizons; How do we move forward together? 35:15- 35:38: Outroig: @glowing_soulIf you enjoyed this discourse, here is a video suggestion: https://youtu.be/mV0WcD1AgwU?si=pJOde4_jaFCmmmnh

Today we are having a deep chat on insecurities. Those feelings of inadequacy when you realise maybe… just maybe you’re not good enough. Key topics: •our obsession with exceptionalism •imposter syndrome explained •the downfall of having to stand out

I randomly did my mbti on the same date 4 years apart and this episode is all about personality tests and how much life can change or clarify who you are. ig: @glowing_soul Key topics: •becoming more ambivert with time. •feelers vs. thinker arguments. •how your environment affects your potential. Website I mentioned: https://www.16personalities.com

I’ve been asked this question more times than I can count and I know I’m not the only one but honestly what is even the point of it all? Key topics: •what if your choice is really about others? •the burden of long studies aka the thrill is in the chase •career changes in our generation. Article I mentioned: https://workplaceinsight.net/people-from-gen-z-expect-to-change-career-at-least-three-times-during-their-working-lives/

In this episode, I was joined by Chidera, Demi, Gracelyn & Naomi in this episode to discuss feminism in Christian marriages, gender roles and the importance of healing before dating. For context: This was recorded back in May 2023. ig: @glowing_soul

I think we don’t often hear about the aftermath of healing and growing as a person so I took it as my goal to go through the ins and outs with you. ig: @glowing_soul Here are my references: Book- Boundaries by Dr. Cloud & Dr. Townsend. YouTube Video- Michelle Obama opens up on her 8 years in the White House by Jay Shetty Podcast

Tune in if you care about listening to me laugh into my mic for 37 mins. It’s a recap on the past months, it’s a rant, it’s a bit of nothing and everything. Also, how do you make life less boring ? ig: @glowing_soul

In this episode, I sit down with two of my friends, Gracelyn and Demi, to discuss the topics of preferences, standards, and incel culture. How dating for potential could result in lowering your standards. Follow my friends on Instagram. Gracelyn: @gracelynlevi Demi: @d_e_m_.i

My goal in this episode is an attempt to challenge what is valuable in the life we live or the lives we dream of. What does success really mean when we are not using the same units of measurement? Also, listen to me attempt to explain in a 100 different ways why you shouldn’t compare to others. ig: glowing_soul

Growing up I felt like being an introvert was a curse because I was judged for being who I was but today, introversion is yet another trend. This episode is for all my introverts who felt like they were never in the right spaces, here is a space for you. ig: glowing_soul

In this episode, we explore the topic of self-awareness and how it can sometimes lead to being overly critical of oneself. I shared my personal experience of being highly self-aware, but also struggling with feelings of inadequacy and harsh self-judgment. TikTok of the guy I was talking about: @samherling. Check out Grief Warriors’ Instagram: @griefwarriors_ Resources: https://www.collabcounseling.com/blog/signs-youre-intellectualizing-instead-of-feeling-your-feelings

In this episode, I get personal and share my own struggles with recognizing anger as a valid emotion and the challenges I faced along the way. I also discuss the "nice guy" phenomenon and why it's often not as "nice" as it appears. Additionally, I delve into the topic of apologies and why there is a right and wrong way to apologize, especially when it comes to recognizing the impact of your actions on others. ig: @glowing_soul

Welcome to the very first audio I recorded. I’m excited and scared about this journey but most of all grateful because I feel supported before even starting.