Shame Isn't Our Enemy

For the final episode of the first season, I explore how the good intentions of the body positivity movement have paved the way to the decay of health in our society. Follow me on Instagram and Twitter @byezenwanyi

In this rant, (I mean episode), I discuss the passive aggressive erasure of women and language relating to women coming from a “particular” community of people. Disclaimer: This episode contains trace amounts of sarcasm and profanity lol Follow me on Instagram and Twitter @byezenwanyi

Like charity, accountability should have its start in the home. In this episode, I discuss the importance of accountability and why I think that the lack of it will lead to more pain and heartache in society. Follow on Instagram @byezenwanyi Follow on Twitter @byezenwanyi

In this episode, I discuss why I don’t subscribe to the limiting belief of oppression in my life as a Nigerian-American in America.  For more content, you can follow me on: Instagram: @ByEzenwanyi Twitter: @Chika0dinaka

In this episode, I discuss why shame is necessary. I call us on to examine some of the things we have allowed to happen in our culture because of the lack of shame and how our need to coddle certain behaviors is detrimental to our future.

In this episode, I discuss our unhealthy relationship with taking offense and how it can distract us from reaching our goals and establishing real solutions. I also explore how certain narratives coming from the media are used to manipulate society into outrage.  For more content, check out my Instagram: @byezenwanyi

Raise your words, not your voice. It is rain that grows flowers, not thunder. - Rumi In this episode, I discuss the downsides of how passion can be misconstrued for aggression while communicating with others. I go on further to talk about how I think masculine and feminine energy could be a factor, and explore how women like myself need to reflect on how much space we take up when our passions take over. Give it a listen and tell me what you think! IG: @byezenwanyi  Twitter: @Chika0dinaka

In this episode, I discuss breaking the unhealthy pattern of emotional unavailability with families. Tune in as I explore how the lack of emotional support from parents and not getting proper examples from them on how to navigate the emotional tools needed to build emotional intelligence can hinder children from forming relationships later in life. I also touch on forgiving our parents and how significant it is for the healing process. 

In this episode, I continue the Breaking Unhealthy Patterns series with a discussion on the pressures that parents place on their children when they limit their career options. While these career options may work for some, others like myself spend our adulthood finding ourselves and our true passions and interests because we didn't have the opportunity to do so during our youth. Using my own experience, I explore the why behind their intentions and how I intend to take a different approach for the future.  

In our first episode, I discuss recognizing and breaking unhealthy patterns that are within our control. Using my own life as an example, I address my struggles with weight gain and my renewed commitment to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The "body positivity" movement and its impact on women are also explored.