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Is Your Childhood Trauma Showing Up in Your Adult Life? Don’t Let It Control You

What if some of the things you struggle with today didn’t actually begin in adulthood?

The way you respond to conflict. The relationships you choose. Your fear of rejection. Your need to please everyone. Your difficulty trusting people. The way you react when you feel abandoned, criticised or misunderstood.

Sometimes, what we think is simply “who we are” can actually be a response to something we experienced much earlier in life.

In this episode of In Her Space, we’re having an honest conversation about childhood experiences and the ways they can quietly follow us into adulthood — particularly into our relationships, self-esteem, boundaries and the way we see ourselves.

Because growing older doesn’t automatically mean we’ve healed.

You can be successful, independent, accomplished and confident on the outside, while still carrying parts of the little girl or boy you once were.

But here’s the important part: your childhood may explain you, but it does not have to define you.

At some point, we have to become conscious of the patterns we inherited, the behaviours we developed to survive, and the stories we continue telling ourselves — and decide whether they still belong in the life we are building today.

In this episode, we explore:

• How childhood experiences can influence adult relationships
• Why some people struggle with abandonment, rejection or trust
• The connection between people-pleasing and childhood conditioning
• Why we sometimes recreate familiar patterns, even when they hurt us
• How childhood experiences can affect our boundaries and self-worth
• The difference between understanding where a behaviour comes from and using it as an excuse
• Why healing requires self-awareness, accountability and compassion
• How to stop allowing your past to dictate your future
• And why becoming the adult you needed when you were younger can be one of the most powerful forms of healing

You cannot change what happened to you.

But you can change what happens next.

Your past deserves compassion. Your present deserves awareness. And your future deserves the freedom to be something completely different.

Don’t allow what happened to you as a child to become the blueprint for the rest of your life.

This is In Her Space — a space for honest conversations, growth, womanhood, identity, relationships and becoming the person you were always meant to be.

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Part 2: FACE THAT THING YOU ARE AVOIDING RIGHT NOW. 

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THIS VERSION OF YOU WILL COST YOU PEOPLE. Be okay with that! 

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Honour-based abuse affects individuals and families across the UK, yet many people remain unaware of what it is and how it can present.

In this episode of In Her Space Podcast, Ivy Ekong speaks with domestic violence advocate and Safe Arms founder Liz Kingsley about the realities of honour-based abuse, coercive control, forced marriage, family pressure and survivor support.

Together they discuss the hidden signs of abuse, why many people struggle to come forward, and what communities can do to create safer spaces for those affected.

If you or someone you know has been affected by honour-based abuse or any of the issues discussed in this episode:

Safe Arms
 www.safearms.org.uk
07877 586338

Confidential support is available.

This episode forms part of an awareness campaign designed to encourage education, conversation and support around honour-based abuse.

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Jenny Allen: The Life Coach Helping Women Break Generational Barriers Through Mental Clarity, Spirituality ,Increased Self Confidence & Self Awareness 

This Season One finale is a powerful conversation on why women should not navigate life alone.

In the final episode of In Her Space for the year, Ivy Ekong sits down with Certified Life Coach Jenny Allen to explore the growing need for life coaching among women navigating pressure, transition, identity shifts, and emotional burnout.

This episode isn’t about Jenny’s story — it’s about why life coaching works, what women are really struggling with beneath the surface, and how intentional guidance can lead to clarity, healing, and lasting transformation.

 In this episode, we discuss:

• The unique challenges modern women face
• The internal shift that changes everything
• Why women delay investing in themselves
• How coaching helps uncover the real root issues
• What transformation actually looks like over time
• The ripple effect of emotionally healed women

A thoughtful and fitting close to Season One of In Her Space.

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Welcome back to In Her Space Podcast, the home for powerful, honest, and unfiltered conversations with women rewriting their stories and choosing themselves. I’m your host, Ivy Ekong.
Today, we’re joined by a woman who became one of the most talked-about names from Love is Blind UK. She walked Jed down the aisle and shocked the nation by saying no. But beyond the headlines is a woman of depth, courage, and conviction.

We’re talking about the real Bardha Krasniqi ; her story, her culture, and how she’s turning that moment at the altar into a movement of empowerment and self-worth.

Stay with us, you’re going to want to hear this.”

In Her Space with Ivy Ekong presents: Bardha Krasniqi – Choosing Myself at the Altar.

⏱️ Timestamps :

00:00 – 02:45 – Introduction by Ivy Ekong: Setting the tone
02:45 – 10:00 – Bardha’s background, culture, and identity
10:00 – 24:00 – Behind the scenes of Love is Blind UK and her relationship with Jed
24:00 – 38:00 – Addressing public perceptions and online debates
38:00 – 48:00 – Life after Netflix: fame, growth, and staying grounded
48:00 – 58:00 – Empowerment, legacy, and future plans
58:00 – 60:00 – Ivy’s closing message + GoFundMe mention

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Welcome back to In Her Space! I’m your host, Ivy  Ekong. Today, I am joined by a woman who made headlines and captured hearts on Love Is Blind UK 2025. You may know her from the pods, but what you may not know is the courage behind her decision to walk away ,not out of fear, but out of self-love.

Katisha Atkinsons is more than a reality TV name — she’s a woman choosing her own path, building authentic friendships, and creating a future that reflects who she truly is. In today’s conversation, we’ll explore her journey beyond the show, her reflections on choosing herself, her dreams, and her message for women everywhere about self-worth and empowerment.

This is not just about reality TV — it’s about real life, real choices, and what it truly means to own your story.”

TIME STAMPS:

• 00:00 – Welcome to In Her Space
• 02:00 – Introducing Katisha Atkinsons
• 05:00 – Life before Love Is Blind
• 12:00 – What surprised her about the show
• 18:00 – The moment Katisha chose herself
• 24:00 – How she felt leaving the show early
• 30:00 – Friendships and bonds from the pods
• 36:00 – Lessons learned about love and self-worth
• 42:00 – Katisha’s vision for the future
• 48:00 – Women’s empowerment and choosing yourself
• 55:00 – Quick-fire reflections: advice, mantra, surprises
• 59:00 – Closing thanks + where to find Katisha

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Life Coach Jenny Allen on Rebuilding After Divorce, Rediscovering Yourself After Motherhood, Menopause, Healing, Faith & Purpose. 

Jenny Allen joins Ivy Ekong on In Her Space for a deeply moving conversation on healing, purpose, and becoming your full self—especially after life’s hardest transitions.

A certified life coach and Christian mentor, Jenny shares her journey from working in education to becoming a faith-based coach for women over 40. Together we dive into taboo topics like divorce, menopause, shame, spiritual exhaustion, and the power of rediscovering yourself at any age.

✨ In this episode:

• How Jenny helps women heal emotionally and spiritually
• Why menopause is more than a hormonal shift—it’s an identity shift
• Releasing the guilt of divorce and reclaiming your life
• When God calls you to pivot in your 40s (or later)
• How life coaching is changing for modern Christian women

 Tune in for an honest, empowering, and soul-restoring conversation.

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This week on In Her Space, Ivy sits down with Nnoro Dan—architect, interior designer, and fearless creative—whose bold aesthetic is captivating audiences in both London and Dubai.

In this colourful and thought-provoking conversation, Nnoro opens up about:

• Why maximalism is more than a trend—it’s an identity
• Her relocation journey and what it taught her about reinvention
• The power of design in shaping how women feel about themselves
• Her rise as a content creator and design tastemaker.

Whether you’re craving inspiration to transform your home, your career, or your mindset—this episode will empower you to stop playing small and start designing your life, unapologetically.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro

04:55 – Romancing your life with design

12:40 – Ditching beige: colour as rebellion

21:00 – Moving to Dubai and taking the leap

34:50 – Designing a brand and lifestyle

48:00 – Advice for women wanting more

55:30 – Quick fire round

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📲 Follow Nnoro: @nnoroindesign

🌐 Show Notes + Guest Info: www.ivyekong.com/podcast

📧 Collaborations: [email protected]

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Faith in the Fire: Building Purpose Through Pain, Business & Motherhood

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In this powerful episode of In Her Space, we sit down with Faith Temitope-Babatunde — a banker, entrepreneur, and founder of the Faith Ehimwenma Foundation. Faith shares how she moved to the UK as a young, pregnant mum with a 5-year-old, and rebuilt her life from the ground.

From selling sachet water in her university hostel at 16 to managing a career in banking while launching multiple ventures and running a foundation that serves women, children, and sickle cell warriors in Nigeria — Faith’s journey is one of resilience, purpose, and impact.

We talk about:

• Navigating depression and rediscovering meaning
• Juggling motherhood, marriage, career, and calling
• Taking bold, nontraditional paths to success
• What it takes to start a business — and keep going
• Creating a life that serves others while staying true to yourself

If you’ve ever felt like the odds are against you — this episode will remind you of what’s possible.

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Episode Highlights / Chapters:

• 00:00 – Cold Open & Intro
• 03:15 – Faith’s childhood hustle: sachet water & recharge cards
• 09:00 – The move to the UK: pregnant & starting from scratch
• 17:40 – Depression and identity loss
• 24:00 – Building a restaurant business while in banking
• 33:00 – Starting a foundation for sickle cell warriors
• 41:30 – Balancing wife, mum, career & purpose
• 50:20 – Splitting bills with a man: Is 50/50 fair?
• 59:00 – Advice to her younger self