Madam Talkative Podcast

By Peniel

Join this Nigerian madam as she talks about all things under the sun! She promises a cozy chat with friends, loved ones, and strangers. Expect the unexpected served with a side of sass, laughter, and ... more

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The podcast currently has 14 episodes available.

Madam Talkative Podcast episodes:

May 25, 2021 Maybe I am more than these labels.
TW: This episode contains content on sexual abuse, self-harm, and bullying that could be triggering. Our next talkative, Sandhya shares with us her journey thus far. From the ups and the downs to the in-betweens, Sandhya's raw and honest reflections reveal unmeasurable strength and resilience. Living a life of self-advocacy, Sandhya seeks to shed restricting labels on who she is and what she can become. Amidst it all, Sandhya credits a search for love and light in the darkest of places as instrumental to overcoming her life's toughest moments.
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1h 15min
April 28, 2021 Maybe I can return to poetry.
It is National Poetry Month! Our latest guest is a Ugandan poet who has traded in her rhymes for policy. In reflecting on the work needed to plant seeds of poetry in the seemingly unfertile grounds of the literary scene in Uganda, we have an honest conversation about age and the constant battle between pursuing our passions or settling for stability. Join us to hear some of our poems, the stories behind them, and how we keep our memories, both good and bad alive through poetry in unfamiliar homes.
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1h 12min
April 21, 2021 Maybe I can be Black, Safe and Sound.
An honest conversation on travel, work-life balance and therapy once again highlights how one can be Black, physically safe, and emotionally sound - a luxury our community is often denied. Christian joins us to chat about why he created the recently launched app- the Green Book Project with no background in app development or coding. In this episode, Christian does not shy away from the stumbling blocks while embracing the stepping stones in his ongoing journey.
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1h 9min
March 30, 2021 Maybe therapists need therapy.
Burnout, imposter syndrome, and boundaries. These are the many things therapists dealt with and when life changed in 2020, it was downhill from there. Steph had barely started her career as a therapist when the pandemic hit, so when she shared an article about an increase in therapists experiencing burnout, Madam Talkative had to check-in with her. Steph shares the behind-the-scenes of her life as a young therapist, braving the pandemic with her clients one zoom call at a time. Jumping jacks and coffee might help, but Steph states the case for therapists also needing therapy.
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1h 1min
March 17, 2021 Maybe fatherhood is complicated.
If you think adulthood is complicated, try adding on fatherhood! Mopani became a papa in a pandemic and it was quite the experience. What do job insecurity, Tesco, and Project Mbappe have in common? To you and I, maybe nothing but to Mopani, they are key stops on his fatherhood journey. Dubbed an honorary "Oga Talkative", Mopani is honest and hilarious in this episode.
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1h 16min
March 03, 2021 Maybe I am not ready to be pregnant.
Ooh baby, baby! 9 months pregnant and ready to pop, mama-to-be Oke shares about growing a whole human in her tummy. From apple cravings and hypnobirthing to the jarring costs of bringing life to the world in the US, Oke is honest about her experience in the past nine months and Madam Talkative is still unsure of whether she is ready to be pregnant.
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1h 13min
February 23, 2021 Maybe I should read more books?
Avoiding Black trauma, looking for happy endings and discussing the nuances when writing between religion and culture, our conversation this week takes us places only books can. Join Madam Talkative and Faridah of "The e.worm" bookstagram as we chat about her reading recommendations.
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1h 5min
February 17, 2021 Maybe I need a therapist (#4)
You found a therapist, now what? Charlene, joined us for a very intimate conversation on what happens in her therapy sessions. From navigating micro aggressions at work and school, to confronting vulnerabilities that show up in our lives, our 4th episode in the therapy series is a must-listen.
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1h 21min
February 09, 2021 Maybe I should become a writer?
We are going to Hollywood! In this episode we chat with Chik about her first love, writing. Chik shares the ups and downs of monetizing your hubby, trying stand up comedy and surviving snow squalls.
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1h 14min
February 02, 2021 Maybe I need a therapist (#3)
In this episode, I had a chat with an old and dear friend, Jessica. Jessica shares insights about her journey in therapy spanning almost 10 years and two countries. In this episode, Jessica is honest about the expectations and limitations of therapy, family support, and more. This is part 3 of our "Maybe I need a therapist" series.
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FAQs about Madam Talkative Podcast:

How many episodes does Madam Talkative Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 14 episodes available.