LaYinka Speaks

By LaYinka Sanni

What's LaYinka Speaks about?

Your monthly dose of realness on all things personal transformation, change, and growth for women who are journeying towards being the next best version of themselves. | layinkasanni.com

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LaYinka Speaks episodes:

03.30.2024
Finding Comfort in God's Vastness | Episode #49
In this episode of LaYinka Speaks, I delve into the profound concept of God's vastness and mercy amidst our human imperfections. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/layinkaspeaks/message
02.28.2024
Overnight Success and the Long Game of Personal Growth | Episode #48
In this episode of LaYinka Speaks, I explore the illusion of overnight success and the desire for shortcuts in personal development, and the impact that has. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/layinkaspeaks/message
01.30.2024
Navigating Life Transitions | Episode #47
In this episode of LaYinka Speaks, I get real about the challenge of life transitions, and share practical tips for you to navigate these life shifts with grace, so you have a newfound appreciation for your own God-given capacity. --- Send...
12.30.2023
Hindsight 20/23: My 12 Biggest Lessons | Episode #46
In this episode of LaYinka Speaks, I share reflections from a year of journaling and pull out my 12 biggest lessons from 2023 as actionable insights you can apply in the new year. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/layinkaspeaks/message
12.24.2023
There's Still Hope | Episode #45
In this episode of LaYinka Speaks, I delve into the topic of despair — a feeling that grips many of us, yet we rarely discuss, and share why losing hope in God is the realest loss. --- Send in a voice...
10.29.2023
Reflections on Dualities in a Time of Crisis | Episode #44
In this episode of LaYinka Speaks, I reflect on the existence of dualities in this world and how embracing these dualities is a sign of our humanity, especially during times of crisis. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/layinkaspeaks/message
09.05.2023
Why You Take No Personally | Episode 43
In this episode of LaYinka Speaks, I unpack the reality of what's going on when we take someone's no personally, and give you some useful questions to help you pause getting into a funk. DISCLAIMER: This is not referring to...
07.29.2023
Your Behaviour Isn't Your Identity | Episode 42
In this episode of LaYinka Speaks, I explain how your behaviour isn't your identity, and a truth that The Most High shares with us to illustrate this. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/layinkaspeaks/message
06.29.2023
The Problem with Focusing on Your Past | Episode 41
In this episode of LaYinka Speaks, I interrupt the past-present loop and shine light on a truth many of us would rather not hear when it comes to focusing so much on our past experiences. --- Send in a voice message:...
04.28.2023
Your Feelings Are Valid And... | Episode 40
In this episode of LaYinka Speaks, I unpack the oft-quoted statement 'my feelings are valid', and explore the uncomfortable truths about the phrase. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/layinkaspeaks/message
03.26.2023
Reflections on Atomic Habits | Episode 39
In this episode of LaYinka Speaks, I share my reflections, ah-has, and OMGs from reading Atomic Habits for our book club and one of the many wins I gained from the book. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/layinkaspeaks/message
01.27.2023
Emotional Walls | Episode 38
In this episode of LaYinka Speaks, I get real about the reality of emotional walls, why we have them, and some ways we can start examining them and edge towards bringing them down. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/layinkaspeaks/message
12.31.2022
Gems from Australia | Episode 37
In this episode of LaYinka Speaks, I share the key takeaways and gems I got to excavate and mine from eight incredible days in Australia in November 2022. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/layinkaspeaks/message
10.24.2022
The Harms of Toxic Positivity | Episode 36
In this episode of LaYinka Speaks, I share the harms that can come from toxic positivity, and the number one thing we can do to live in a healthier positive space. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/layinkaspeaks/message
09.26.2022
Waiting for Others to Make You Happy | Episode 35
In this episode of LaYinka Speaks, I dive deeper into our need for others to emotionally ‘feed’ us, and share two important questions you must ask yourself and be clear on first before ‘how’ not to do that. --- Send in...
08.29.2022
Inner Child Work without Revisiting the Past | Episode 34
In the latest episode of LaYinka Speaks, I share some ways you can do that, so you benefit from inner child work and remain emotionally regulated. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/layinkaspeaks/message
07.28.2022
Releasing vs Letting Go | Episode 33
In this episode of LaYinka Speaks, I share the difference between 'release' and 'let go' and how changing a single word can bring about a powerful shift. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/layinkaspeaks/message
06.28.2022
Truths and Challenges of Being a People Pleaser | Episode 32
In this episode of LaYinka Speaks, I unpack the truths and challenges of people pleasing, so you can recognise if, how, and when you abandon yourself in order to feel loved. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/layinkaspeaks/message
05.26.2022
Stay Afloat with Hope | Episode 31
The word hope has been coming up a lot for me lately, and has been helping me stay afloat. In this episode of LaYinka Speaks, I share some reflections as I sit with the word hope. --- Send in a voice...
03.19.2022
Is Silence Really Golden | Episode 30
Is your silence really golden? In this episode of LaYinka Speaks, I share the importance of not only speaking up and quitting self-denial, but also speaking with purpose to effect the changes that you want to see. --- Send in a voice...
02.24.2022
A Reality Of Healthy Relationships | Episode 29
Relationships make up a mahoosive part of our lives. (Unless you live in a cave and never interact or connect with anyone. Ever.) In this episode, I share a reality of our relationships that can be the difference that makes the difference...
01.31.2022
God's Rejection is God's Protection | Episode 28
Life is always happening for you and never against you. In the latest episode of LaYinka Speaks, I share the beauty of what life could be when you trust God, and when you surrender your will to Him. --- Send in a...
12.29.2021
The Saviour Complex | Episode 27
As someone who loves, loves, loves helping people, both personally and professionally, I’ve had to check myself. In the latest episode of LaYinka Speaks, I open up about my own realisations about helping people, and I shed light on how this...
11.17.2021
Seeking Validation and Permission | Episode 26
The approval of others. As someone who has struggled mahoosively with this, I know how it is and its impact when you exhaust all your efforts seeking it. Listen to this episode of LaYinka Speaks, where I get real about...
10.22.2021
Masculine and Feminine Energy | Episode 25
In this episode of LaYinka Speaks, I discuss my personal realisations as well as delving into the topic of masculine and feminine energy and how they show up. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/layinkaspeaks/message
09.22.2021
Triggers and Relationships | Episode 24
Now I’m no relationship guru, but let’s talk about relationships. In this episode of LaYinka Speaks, I address one of my most requested topics. Listen to this episode to learn the role your unaddressed wounds in your relationships. www.layinkasanni.com --- Send in a...
08.22.2021
Holding Onto Pain
When someone has wronged you, you’d get an apology, and then decide whether to forgive them. But what happens when you’re the one who’s caused hurt to others? You choose to continuously punish yourself — over and over again. It's time...
07.22.2021
Let's Face It
When was the last time you faced the real you? Like… seriously. You get so caught up in trying to look a certain way or act a certain way that you hide who you truly are. That woman you are behind...
06.23.2021
Reflections On My Journey
I get loads of questions about my transformation journey and how I’ve got to where I am today. I’d be lying if I said it was a walk in the park and simple formula. It wasn’t. In this episode of LaYinka...
05.24.2021
Supporting Someone's Mental Health
One of the most challenging things in life is seeing someone you care about struggle with their mental health. In this month’s podcast, and in honour of Mental Health Awareness Month, I’m focusing on those who are often overlooked: Those who...
04.23.2021
You Don't Have To Manage Your Time
In this episode, I give you a perspective on the myths of time management, and I help you uncover the truth and the connections between time management, your beliefs, feelings, and emotions. www.layinkasanni.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/layinkaspeaks/message
03.23.2021
Seeking Connection and Social Media Addiction
Social media addiction is real, and what we don't often talk about is the driver beneath that addiction: Connection. In this episode, I shine light on how excessive online usage is a cry for what we're missing in reality. --- Send...
02.21.2021
You Don't Miss Them, You Miss the Feelings
Stumbling across my old Cairo blog brought back a ton of memories and emotions, and it led me to some deep reflections about what was coming up. In this episode, I share a key ah-ha I took away from what...
01.24.2021
Acknowledging Your Humanness
Acknowledging Your Humanness --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/layinkaspeaks/message
12.24.2020
Letter to My 7 Year Old Self
In this episode, I get personal. Real personal. This is an actual letter I wrote in my journal, and I thought other inner children need to hear it, too.
11.24.2020
Why I Have Social Fasts
In the last 7 days of every month, I tell the social media world, "Peace out!", and in this episode, I tell you why. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/layinkaspeaks/message
10.25.2020
Black Folk: This Is Our Work
With so much focus on anti-blackness and racism for the last few months, it's easy for black folk to forget the very work we need to do, and in this episode I open up about how important it is. --- Send...
09.25.2020
Anti-Racism: Doing The Work
The hype around anti-racism may have died down, but we still have work to do, and in this episode I share the very work non-black folk should be doing. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/layinkaspeaks/message
08.25.2020
My Truth Around Racism
If you've watched the racism episode of Honest Tea Talk, you might have drawn some negative conclusions about me. This episode of LaYinka Speaks will shed light on some truths you weren't aware of. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/layinkaspeaks/message
07.28.2020
Trust in the Master's Masterplan
Sometimes things happen and we struggle to grasp the wisdom behind it. In this episode, I share what I hope to be a balm of hope for you. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/layinkaspeaks/message
06.24.2020
The Issue of Trust
In this episode, LaYinka brings some home truths about the issue of trust, and the root issue being something you might not have considered. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/layinkaspeaks/message
05.26.2020
What Will They Say About You
In this episode, LaYinka gets honest about why she embarked on her change journey, and the lessons you can take from it to embark on yours, too. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/layinkaspeaks/message
04.26.2020
Emotional Literacy
In this episode, LaYinka deep dives into the topic of emotional literacy, why it's important, the impact of not having it, and how to foster and develop it. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/layinkaspeaks/message
03.25.2020
The Problem With Superwoman Syndrome
In this episode, LaYinka speaks about what you could be teaching your loved ones on how to treat you, and the main question — is that way serving you? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/layinkaspeaks/message
02.23.2020
Only God Can Judge Me
In this episode, LaYinka speaks about why the statement “Only God can judge me” is a fallacy, and what it invites you to reflect on. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/layinkaspeaks/message
01.29.2020
Letting Go Of Pain
In this episode, LaYinka talks about pain in depth, including why some people could be holding on to pain for months, years, or decades. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/layinkaspeaks/message
12.29.2019
Abuse
In this episode, LaYinka shares a personal experience of abuse and highlights the importance of healing. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/layinkaspeaks/message
11.29.2019
Confidence VS Arrogance
In this episode, LaYinka speaks about something that often comes up when encouraging women to celebrate themselves. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/layinkaspeaks/message
11.29.2019
Introduction
LaYinka has expanded in heart and her views of herself and the world, and now she's back to share different topics in the way of healing, empowerment and growth. Raw, unedited, unscripted — LaYinka Speaks is a different flavour from...

What's LaYinka Speaks about?

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LaYinka Speaks episodes:

Finding Comfort in God's Vastness | Episode #49

Overnight Success and the Long Game of Personal Growth | Episode #48

Navigating Life Transitions | Episode #47

Hindsight 20/23: My 12 Biggest Lessons | Episode #46

There's Still Hope | Episode #45

Reflections on Dualities in a Time of Crisis | Episode #44

Why You Take No Personally | Episode 43

Your Behaviour Isn't Your Identity | Episode 42

The Problem with Focusing on Your Past | Episode 41

Your Feelings Are Valid And... | Episode 40

Reflections on Atomic Habits | Episode 39

Emotional Walls | Episode 38

Gems from Australia | Episode 37

The Harms of Toxic Positivity | Episode 36

Waiting for Others to Make You Happy | Episode 35

Inner Child Work without Revisiting the Past | Episode 34

Releasing vs Letting Go | Episode 33

Truths and Challenges of Being a People Pleaser | Episode 32

Stay Afloat with Hope | Episode 31

Is Silence Really Golden | Episode 30

A Reality Of Healthy Relationships | Episode 29

God's Rejection is God's Protection | Episode 28

The Saviour Complex | Episode 27

Seeking Validation and Permission | Episode 26

Masculine and Feminine Energy | Episode 25

Triggers and Relationships | Episode 24

Holding Onto Pain

Let's Face It

Reflections On My Journey

Supporting Someone's Mental Health

You Don't Have To Manage Your Time

Seeking Connection and Social Media Addiction

You Don't Miss Them, You Miss the Feelings

Acknowledging Your Humanness

Letter to My 7 Year Old Self

Why I Have Social Fasts

Black Folk: This Is Our Work

Anti-Racism: Doing The Work

My Truth Around Racism

Trust in the Master's Masterplan

The Issue of Trust

What Will They Say About You

Emotional Literacy

The Problem With Superwoman Syndrome

Only God Can Judge Me

Letting Go Of Pain

Abuse

Confidence VS Arrogance

Introduction