Glowing Soul: The Podcast

Glowing Soul: The Podcast

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  • The curse of emotionally stunted men

    In this episode we discuss emotional stunting in men and its impact on loneliness and interpersonal relationships. We’ll contrast the journey of emotional maturation between genders and how awareness and upbringing can make a big difference for everyone.


    Chapters


    00:00: Introduction

    00:30: I disagree with Scott Galloway but somehow found the strength to listen to him

    06:10: Understanding emotional development in men and women

    11:50: The role of relationships on emotional maturity

    18:01: Why these issues are systemic rather than individual

    24:13: Navigating the mess of imbalanced relationships

    30:00: I think there’s still a lot of hope

    36:08: Final thoughts


    Keywords


    Male loneliness, emotional maturity, relationships, feminism, emotional intelligence, friendships, personal development.

    39 min
  • End of year rant pt.2: My 2025 Favourites

    In this episode, I discussed the highlights and challenges of 2025, including travel experiences, academic pressures, corporate life, community engagement, and personal growth. I also shared her favorite books, TV shows, etc. All in all this was a fun yap session and I hope you have fun listening to it.


    Chapters

     

    00:00: Intro

    01:07: Fulfilling my birthday wish

    03:40: We need to stop lying about corporate life

    06:22: Building community

    08:52: Some of these books are quite unhinged

    14:19: Are movies getting dumber?

    19:06: Am I wrong for liking this show?

    22:47: My dream wardrobe doesn’t match with the weather

    24:40: Conclusion and Looking Ahead to 2026


    Keywords

     

    2025, reflections, travel, books, movies, corporate life, community, personal growth, fashion, insights

    27 min
  • End of year Rant pt.1: The Perfectionism of it all

    Last week of the year friendssss


    In this episode I talked about how perfectionism has affected my self perception and my outlook on life as well as my emotional processing in regards to challenging situations. I also encourage you to reflect on your lives and the rules you impose on yourself; ultimately maybe it would be easier to have a more gentle approach to life and its challenges.


    Chapters


    00:00: I’ve just missed yapping and editing afterwards aka podcasting


    02:19: The Burden of Perfectionism

    10:34: How I process emotions with the voices


    18:28: Challenging Self-Imposed Restrictions


    26:44: Excited for the season ahead


    Keywords


    reflection, perfectionism, self-awareness, emotional processing, personal growth, medical school, life transitions, self-imposed restrictions, mental health, personal development

    26 min
  • Please, take up space!

    Let’s have a chat amongst us middle children…

    I didn’t use to believe birth order had any effect on people until I started interacting with a world beyond my bubble.

    We see it everyday the bold, loud people who think their voice has to be the most important one in the room and I know some days you almost believe them.


    But I’m here to tell you that your voice matters too! So please take up space.


    00:00- 02:42: A little bit of yapping

    02:42- 06:08: Why do middle children struggle with assertiveness ?

    06:08- 10:12: Why assertiveness matters

    10:12- 12:34: How I learned to form personal opinions

    12:34- 17:21: That time I had the courage to speak up

    17:21- 27:55: What even led me to record his episode ?

    27:55- 30:10: Archives from my notes + closing remarks


    See you in another six months (hopefully not)

    31 min
  • Couple Goals™: Order Yours Now

    Disclaimer: This episode is not about giving an opinion on the value of men vs. women but rather highlighting how detrimental relationship dynamics can get when we view the other person through a single lens.

    Please note satirical moments and don’t take anything that is said too seriously I’m only one person.


    Today , we’re diving into the commodification of love and its impact on how we perceive and behave in relationships. I really enjoyed recording this and as always don’t hesitate to share your thoughts and feedback on IG.


    Chapters


    00:00- 01:30: Intro

    01:30- 04:07: History lesson based on my imagination

    04:07- 11:51: The actors of our love economy

    11:51- 15:57: Where are y’all getting money for Valentines ?

    15:57- 18:29: Realising how expensive weddings are

    18:29- 22:05: Can you even have love as a broke person?

    22:05- 29:49: The commodification of love

    29:52- 34:01: Unpaid labour of women

    34:01- 36:33: Emotional capital & emotional spending

    36:33- 38:47: The people still want love


    ig: @glowing_soul


    Article on Valentine’s Day spending: https://www.finder.com/uk/credit-cards/best-credit-cards/valentines-day-statistics

    39 min
  • The lost art of disagreeing.

    The title says it all.

    I think as a society we have become more and more allergic to any form of inconvenience (physical, mental, emotional, …) and it affects the way we communicate and treat others. I am for the school of thought of bringing back debates: respectful, opposing conversations because there’s is so much value in multiplicity. If this is a topic you find interesting, feel free to comment on Spotify or send me a DM.


    ig: @glowing_soul


    Trevor Noah X Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie conversation: https://youtu.be/yfNbrC3HJpU?si=oU9uiWl2FISfJpp4

    29 min
  • Diaspora Dilemma: Survivor’s Guilt or Saviour’s Complex?

    In this episode, I’m tackling a deeply personal and complex question: Should members of the African Diaspora return to the motherland, or is it better to stay and build where we are? It’s a conversation I’ve had with myself countless times. Who do you become once you leave the place you know as “home”? How do we balance our dreams for Africa with the challenges of reintegration?


    This isn’t about finding the “right” answer—it’s about unpacking the emotions, opportunities, and struggles tied to this decision. If you’ve ever felt torn between staying and returning, this one’s for you. Let’s talk it out.


    Chapters


    00:00- 03:26: Introduction

    03:26- 05:06: What is the diaspora?

    05:06- 10:07: When expectations don’t align

    10:07- 15:28: Evolution of my own perspective

    15:28- 17:52: The Concept of Identity

    17:52- 20:10: The issue with denial of pluri-identities

    20:10- 21:52: Finding a balance between being and belonging

    21:52-26:35: The Know-it-alls and the Guilty

    26:35- 29:09: I’m just frustrated with the whole thing

    29:09- 35:15: New Horizons; How do we move forward together?

    35:15- 35:38: Outro


    ig: @glowing_soul


    If you enjoyed this discourse, here is a video suggestion: https://youtu.be/mV0WcD1AgwU?si=pJOde4_jaFCmmmnh

    36 min
  • To all personality test haters: notes from an infj, yours truly.
    I randomly did my mbti on the same date 4 years apart and this episode is all about personality tests and how much life can change or clarify who you are. ig: @glowing_soul Key topics: •becoming more ambivert with time. •feelers vs. thinker arguments. •how your environment affects your potential. Website I mentioned: https://www.16personalities.com
    41 min
  • what do you want to be when you grow up?
    I’ve been asked this question more times than I can count and I know I’m not the only one but honestly what is even the point of it all? Key topics: •what if your choice is really about others? •the burden of long studies aka the thrill is in the chase •career changes in our generation. Article I mentioned: https://workplaceinsight.net/people-from-gen-z-expect-to-change-career-at-least-three-times-during-their-working-lives/
    33 min

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In a world that keeps telling me what to think, this is my public diary: a space where I flesh out my own thoughts and opinions about the realities of adulthood. Whether you're a young adult…