Anyone Soft and Strong Podcast

Anyone Soft and Strong Podcast

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  • 25. Navigating Social Media, Insecurities and self Doubt

    In this week's episode, I reflect on my love-hate relationship with social media, the positive and negative impact on my life. I talk about my struggle with finding a balance between being an active user while ensuring my mental health stays intact, my journey to find a healthy way to continue using these platforms. 

    If this episode resonates with you, please share with your friends and family and follow or subscribe. Come back weekly for new episodes. 

    32 min
  • 24. Being a TKC Part 2. Embracing Chinese Heritage : Darius

    This week's episode is a follow-up episode on last's week's conversation on being a third culture kid in Canada. This week I invite Darius for a conversation about his experience being born in Canada with Parents who are from Hong Kong. Darius and I discuss his experience navigating the two cultures in Montreal and his sense of belonging into a society that will make a conclusion of the person he is simply based on perspective and skin colour. 

    46 min
  • 23. Being a Third Culture kid, Redefining Identity: Mahneet Jawanda


    In this week's episode, I invite my  friend Mahneet for a conversation on the experiences we have as Third Culture Kids living in Canada.  Mahneet and I discuss what it's like navigating both her Indian and Canadian cultures and fitting in without losing a sense of true self.  

    Many of us who are raised in cultures that are different from that of our parents sometimes struggle with defining identify and we constantly ask ourself the question of where do we truly belong? 
    Do you identify as a third culture kid? What’s your experience been like ? 

    48 min
  • 22. Travels with Caroline Westberg

    Ever want to pack your bags leave everything behind to travel and explore the world? I think the answer is yes for most of us. Well, meet Caro, who is currently travelling with her partner and their cute dog Baloo. Tune in to hear everything about Caro's adventure this year, one of us cries per usual in most of our conversations.  And Caro drops some wisdom on how she has done it all while maintaining her regular 9-5 remote job. 

    54 min
  • 21. Responding to Assumptions About Me

    Last week I asked my Instagram community to send me questions or assumptions they had about me.  In this episode, I go over each question in dept. Tune in to see which assumptions were spot on and which ones were a total miss. 

    37 min
  • 20. Connections with Impact: Ayobami Ige

    This week on the podcast I am joined by my guest Ayo.  Ayo and I have a conversation about the connections we have with people we meet as we go through life and the role they play in shaping who we become. Ayo reflects on his relationship with his dad growing up in Nigeria, leaving his parental nest where everything felt safe and protection was granted. We talk about navigating adulthood, getting into romantic relationships , and friendships that just gives life a new meaning, and moves us into complete  directions  than previously imagined. 

    47 min
  • 19. To Choose happiness: Gratitude

    Back this week with a new episode talking all things gratitude. Gratitude is key in finding happiness through the day-to-day moments of life. I have learned that each time I spend reflecting on what I have in life, is a moment to dig deeper and nourish my mind. 

    Showing gratitude for our experiences, for the people we love and all other things, can be a powerful tool in enhancing our human lives. 



    41 min
  • 18. Living in the Refugee Camp & the Glow-up : Loi Marie Esengi

    This week on the podcast with my guest Loi we reflect on our time living as refugees in Tanzania. We talk about our favourite memories and fundamental values forward. 

    I am always grateful for every moment I get to reflect on the experiences that enriches my existence. And Loi I’m so happy to have shared this episode with you thinking back to these chapters of our lives that plays a big part into the people we are today . 

    46 min
  • 17. Thank You, Next . Dating after a Breakup : Adriana Maria


    This week on the podcast, Adriana is back for part 2 of our previous episode together (An Ode to Breakups ).  We discuss the feeling of getting back into the dating pool, how to know when you are ready to date again after coming out of a long-term relationship. 

    We also share our online dating experiences, ghosting and shooting our shots. 

    56 min
  • 16. Overcoming Alcohol Addictions: Amrit Jawanda


    In this week's episode on the podcast, I invited Amrit for a raw and open conversation on his lifelong journey struggling with alcohol and drug addiction. 
    Amrit shares the story of how he decided to quit drinking and accepted to receive professional help. Now celebrating six months of Sobriety,  Amrit looks back on how far he has come and recognizes the positive impact the decision to quit drinking has made in his life. 





    52 min

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Anyone Soft and Strong is a podcast that gives you a glimpse into intimate, vulnerable stories and conversations between Aridja and her guests. Each week a stranger becomes a friend, an ally, and a…