Your Bumble profile says "no kids, no debt, no drama", but what if you’re bringing a bag of unhealed trauma and emotional unavailability to the table?In this episode of Every Shade, Nina rants about the "No Baggage" delusion. We explore why 'visible baggage' (kids, debt, illness) might actually be a safer bet than the 'invisible' baggage people - the ones with mommy issues and avoidant tendencies who ruin your life quietly.In this episode, you’ll learn: * How to suss out whose baggage is actually worth your time.* Why "No Kids" is the wrong requirement for your dating app filter.* The uncomfortable lies we tell ourselves about our own "clean" history.DISCLAIMER: It’s a rant. I am not a licensed therapist. Enjoy with discretion.Until next time, it’s Every Shade.#datingadvice #relationshipgoals #baggage #selfawareness #everyshadeInstagram: @ninaatimah

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You are not going to climb Kilimanjaro this year and you probably also will not learn Chinese.

This episode, Nina explores why your 2026 goals are as good as the half empty bit of butter at the back of your fridge that you are too lazy to throw out or replace. SELF-SABOTAGE.

This episode is a largely  judgment-free zone where we tackle your inner JUDAS. Designed to betray you at every turn, this guy won’t let you clear a to-do list in peace.

You’ll get:

- At least one sensible way to set better goals

- A reality check on the goals you have set

- One more thing  - its a surprise.

It’s a rant. I am not a licensed therapist. Enjoy with discretion. Until next time, it’s Every Shade.

#podcast #rant #2026goals

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Welcome back to the one place where we promise not to apologize... for anything.

This episode, Nina explores why women feel the need to say “sorry” for everything from existing in a shared space to having an opinion, and how we can, you know, maybe stop?

Or not, sorry if that offends you.

We’re taking back our “sorrys”!

This episode is a judgment-free zone where we dissect the art of the unnecessary apology. From saying “sorry” for taking up space to apologizing for being cold (or hot), we’re done feeling bad about trivial things.

We’re on a mission to use the words ‘thank you’ more often instead, or at least just stop saying anything at all. Sorry if that sounds a little abrupt.

(We’re not sorry about the title.)

It’s a rant. I am not a licensed therapist. Enjoy with discretion. Until next time, it’s Every Shade.

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In this episode…..Nina explores why the female midlife crisis appears to be ……putting it kindly…..a bit of a snooze fest.

Why women are expected to be productive even while they feel the bottom falling out from their lives.

You’ll learn:

- Why your female midlife crisis needs a kick up the backside

- What your reading clubs and walking circles won’t tell you

- A simple way to take ownership of your crisis when the everything feels crazy

If you’re ready to stop the performative dance, this episode is a masterclass in the female midlife crisis.It’s a rant.

I am not a licensed therapist. Enjoy with discretion Until next time, it’s Every Shade..

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If you feel stuck right now - whether it’s with your partner, yourself, your imaginary boyfriend, your AI girlfriend, - this rant is for you.

Today, you’re getting shock therapy that helps you stop wasting time on the wrong people. Make the right choices and build a better life.

You’ll learn:

-Why love isn’t everything its cracked up to be

-What the Poptart Effect is and how it will change how you think about “love” forever

-A stress-free way to choose your future when the everything feels blurry If you’re tired of overthinking, making the same mistakes, being too afraid to make a move, or bored with your own excuses, this episode is a masterclass in engineering your way forward in love

It’s a rant. I am not a licensed therapist. Enjoy with discretion Until next time, its Every Shade.

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In this episode of "Every Shade," Nina delves into the glaring double standards of aging in society.

🎙️ Why is George Clooney a "Silver Fox" while Madonna is dubbed a "cradle-snatching wench"?

Nina humorously yet incisively unpacks the biases that celebrate men's age as a mark of distinction and deride women's age as a decline.

🦊💔 Tune in as Nina explores the absurdities of "aging gracefully," challenges beauty standards, and champions a world where every wrinkle tells a story of strength, not shame. #EveryShade #AgeismInMedia #NinaTalks #PodcastLife

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In this episode, Nina dives into a surprising encounter with a naked man on a London bus, using it as a springboard to discuss our societal desensitization.

She explores how, bombarded by constant exposure to extreme situations and media oversaturation, we've developed a Teflon coating that allows too much to slide right off us without leaving an impact.

From ignoring everyday absurdities to becoming numb to serious societal issues, Nina challenges listeners to reflect on what it means to truly see and engage with the world around us.

Nina questions the normalization of disturbing trends and behaviors, from discrimination and abuse to the overlook of mental health issues. She argues that to make a change, we must first allow ourselves to be affected by what we witness. This episode is a call to peel back the layers of indifference, to find a balance between awareness and action, and to confront the chaos that might one day show up at our own doorsteps.

Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on "Every Shade" available now on Apple Podcasts and other streaming platforms.

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Tactical Resilience Amidst Daily Microaggressions

What exactly should you say, how should you respond to an insult, a putdown, being passed over again, not getting a shot because of your (insert suitable attribute here)?

In this episode of Every Shade, Nina tires of strategic resilience  and demands something for the nasty here and now.

She dissects what it means to be tactically resilient amidst a barrage of belittlement and overlooks. Through a blend of humor and raw truth, this episode echoes the silent narratives of many, shedding light on the ubiquitous yet unseen.

As we navigate through the waves of being passed over and left behind, again and again, we must armor ourselves against the daily erosion of dignity. Discover how to arm your spirit and Lord knows your mind needs it,  against the relentless tide of microaggressions with a pinch of tactical resilience. Learn more About Me and why I give a darn.

I would love to hear your stories on navigating these situations. @ninaatimah

Tune in to Every Shade on Apple Podcasts and who knows where else, and let's navigate the unseen, together.

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"🎙 So they've Kidnapped Your Goat!🐐 | They have kept you hanging, promising the job, the promotion, the commitment,  to be better, to be present. 

Dive into this episode where Nina explores the hilarious yet poignant truths of how life sometimes feels like a never-ending goat-hostage situation. Be it jobs or relationships, why are so willingly to give away the best years of our lives? And who, pray tell, is hoarding all these metaphorical goats? Listen up  and let's negotiate the release of your goat! #EveryShadePodcast #SetYourGoatFree"

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