Have We Gone Too Far?: The Male Gaze, Pick Me’s & People Pleasing ft. Adella Afadi

From money-woes, to wedding drama, and emotional spending, your favourite online sisters jump it all in this weeks episode of #TMSHotTakes. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro: Welcome to Audio Only & Courtney’s Blocked Bath02:38 ‘Poverty is an underrated trauma…’ 15:59 The Scandalous Cost of Weddings32:49 Emotional Spending & Consumerism 48:58 Learning to Nurture and Mother Yourself☀️📚🇬🇭 DONATE to build the Bright Future Academy: https://www.tomysisters.com/donate📚 ORDER our book here: https://linktr.ee/tomysisters💌 Sign up to the mailing list: https://www.tomysisters.com💕 For affordable and accessible online therapy: https://www.betterhelp.com/tomysisters💌 Send your dilemma to [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s episode, the sisters weigh in on last week’s episode with none other than Adella Afadi. From seeking freedom from the male gaze to repairing our relationship with self, sex and the male gaze - tune in to reflective and candid conversation on how, and why, women should strive for the same. Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome to the conversation sis 02:08 Housekeeping announcements 05:57 Ding ding ding dilemma: Maid of honour DRAMA 24:16 The dangers facing women under the male gaze42:10 Divesting from the male gaze and putting you first58:49 Sexual liberation and education☀️📚🇬🇭 DONATE to build the Bright Future Academy: https://www.tomysisters.com/donate📚 ORDER our book here: https://linktr.ee/tomysisters💌 Sign up to the mailing list: https://www.tomysisters.com💕 For affordable and accessible online therapy: https://www.betterhelp.com/tomysisters💌 Send your dilemma to [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join your favourite online sisters in this mid-week episode as they share their thoughts on the upcoming UK General Election. The complex feelings women might feel towards the recent series of engagement and pregnancy announcements on social media. And their tales of being young, dumb and in love as they reflect on a viral TikTok trend. ☀️📚🇬🇭 DONATE to build the Bright Future Academy: https://www.tomysisters.com/donate📚 ORDER our book here: https://linktr.ee/tomysisters💌 Sign up to the mailing list: https://www.tomysisters.com💕 For affordable and accessible online therapy: https://www.betterhelp.com/tomysisters💌 Send your dilemma to [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When it comes to social movements, humans tend to swing from one extreme to another. Today we sit down with our good sis Adella Afadi to ask the question, have we gone too far with some of our responses to internet trends and conversations on the male gaze, being a ‘pick me’ and recovering from people pleasing? 💌 Introducing our guestAdella Afadi is a social commentator, YouTuber and host, with a unique skill of bringing deep, nuanced and fun conversations and theories to the internet. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AdellaAfadiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/adellaafadiTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adellaafadiTIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Welcome to the conversation with Adella Afadi03:02 Asking Your Questions: Marriage, Celibacy & Self-discovery13:25 Finding Balance: The Male Gaze, Pick Me’s & People Pleasing☀️📚🇬🇭 DONATE to build the Bright Future Academy: https://www.tomysisters.com/donate📚 ORDER our book here: https://linktr.ee/tomysisters💌 Sign up to the mailing list: https://www.tomysisters.com💕 For affordable and accessible online therapy: https://www.betterhelp.com/tomysisters💌 Send your dilemma to [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marriage and commitment is hard, but cheating might not be the answer… Join your favourite online sisters as they share their thoughts on Netlfix’s The Ultimatum South Africa and the Ashley Madison Scandal. Plus in the exclusive audio they delve into thoughts on the Diddy, Jalen Noble and modern men. ☀️📚🇬🇭 DONATE to build the Bright Future Academy: https://www.tomysisters.com/donate📚 ORDER our book here: https://linktr.ee/tomysisters💌 Sign up to the mailing list: https://www.tomysisters.com💕 For affordable and accessible online therapy: https://www.betterhelp.com/tomysisters💌 Send your dilemma to [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your favourite online sisters are back! In this episode, they reflect on the conversations they had with the brothers on fatherhood, marriage, dating and the gender wars. They share thoughts on how to approach toxic relationships with parents, the importance of healing, and financial management in romantic relationships.☀️📚🇬🇭 DONATE to build the Bright Future Academy: https://www.tomysisters.com/donate📚 ORDER our book here: https://linktr.ee/tomysisters💌 Sign up to the mailing list: https://www.tomysisters.com💕 For affordable and accessible online therapy: https://www.betterhelp.com/tomysisters💌 Send your dilemma to [email protected] Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome to the conversation sis.02:26 Housekeeping Announcements03:52 Ding Ding Dilemma: Should I repair my relationship with my Dad?16:53 The challenges when rebuilding intimacy with your parent29:25 Choosing to believe there are good men out there46:47 Conversations you need to have about money in a relationship Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'Daddy Issues' and exploring our relationships with father figures as topics we haven't shied away from on the To My Sisters Podcast, and in this episode, we sit down with the wonderful Tope & Ije to discuss the lessons they've learned from being married for a combined 35 years. They share wisdom on the power of commitment, selflessness, and how they've approached raising confident daughters despite the culture we live in.💌 Introducing our guestsIje Nwokorie is a husband, father, Chief Brand Officer at Dr. Martin and former Senior Director at Apple.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ijenwokorie/Tope 'Icie' Chiedozie is a husband, father, Presenter and Founder of The Sit Down UKLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/topechiedozie/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iciethehost/Supported by Content is QueenTimestamps:00:00 Welcome to a conversation with the brothers04:38 'I never wanted to get married or have kids...'08:33 How has marriage changed you as a man?14:37 How did becoming a father change you?24:33 Being a girl dad: father-daughter relationships39:57 Healing your relationship with your father42:23 To My Daughter,: What to look for in a man49:45 To My Sisters...☀️📚🇬🇭 DONATE to build the Bright Future Academy: https://www.tomysisters.com/donate📚 ORDER our book here: https://linktr.ee/tomysisters💌 Sign up to the mailing list: https://www.tomysisters.com💕 For affordable and accessible online therapy: https://www.betterhelp.com/tomysisters💌 Send your dilemma to [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The time has come for us to sit down with some brothers and discuss dating, marriage, character development and ultimately explore the gender wars! In today's episode we sit down with two friends and great men in our lives; Claud & Kenny, to discuss how can men and women come to a place of understanding and friendship to build community and healthy platonic and romantic relationships.💌 Introducing our guestsClaud Williams is an award-winning entrepreneur, board member, executive coach, and the Director of Innovation at Impact on Urban Health. He is the founder of the personal development tech start-up Dream Nation, which has impacted the lives of thousands of young adults across the UK while working with a number of great organisations such as Google, Barclays, and Cambridge University. Claud sits on the board of several organisations including two NHS Trusts. He has governance responsibility for more than 5,300 members of staff, 158,000 customers and service users, £435m in revenue, and £1.3bn in assets. He also is a regulator for marketing and promotion of the £25.5bn UK alcohol industry.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudw/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/claud_williams_/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ @BehindTheDreamsPodcastDN Kenny Imafidon is an entrepreneur, author, and social commentator. He is the co-founder & Managing Director of ClearView Research, an agency that specialises in research, strategy, and engagement projects focused on diverse and underrepresented communities. In 2022 he was featured in Forbes' annual 30 under 30 list for Social Impact.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kennyimafidon/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kenny.imafidon/Book: https://amzn.to/4dZHFgzTimestamps:00:00 Welcome to a conversation with the brothers05:02 Brotherhood and character building06:10 The power of healthy male voices in our lives as women15:51 The role of women in shaping them are men20:45 The Gender Wars: Why do men move mad?30:21 Have we been 'preparing' wrong?!35:01 When men have done you wrong...44:06 What is something you wish women understood about men?51:48 Are we picking the right people to learn from?57:09 To My Sisters... From the Brothers☀️📚🇬🇭 DONATE to build the Bright Future Academy: https://www.tomysisters.com/donate📚 ORDER our book here: https://linktr.ee/tomysisters💌 Sign up to the mailing list: https://www.tomysisters.com💕 For affordable and accessible online therapy: https://www.betterhelp.com/tomysisters💌 Send your dilemma to [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, your favourite online sisters discuss the future of the To My Sisters Podcast, the good, bad, and ugly sides to female friendships and relationships with other women in general. And they explore how being intentional about community building can revolutionise your whole life. ☀️📚🇬🇭 DONATE to build the Bright Future Academy: https://www.tomysisters.com/donate📚 ORDER our book here: https://linktr.ee/tomysisters💌 Sign up to the mailing list: https://www.tomysisters.com💕 For affordable and accessible online therapy: https://www.betterhelp.com/tomysisters💌 Send your dilemma to [email protected] Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome to a new era of TMS 05:32 Not running away from difficult conversations23:45 Healing mother wounds to gain wisdom from older women37:03 How female friendships evolve you into your best self Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your favourite online sisters are back with another episode of their thoughts on life and internet culture. From wanting to unsubscribe from adulthood to boycotting celebrities after the Met Gala and the nature of modern-day social activism. ☀️📚🇬🇭 DONATE to build the Bright Future Academy: https://www.tomysisters.com/donate📚 ORDER our book here: https://linktr.ee/tomysisters💌 Sign up to the mailing list: https://www.tomysisters.com💕 For affordable and accessible online therapy: https://www.betterhelp.com/tomysisters💌 Send your dilemma to [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.