Simply Do The Work

Simply Do The Work

By Sifiso CeleSociety & Culture
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Simply Do The Work episodes

  • EP 35: Why I wish I stayed single

    In this episode I start with a life update on med school and my YouTube channel then I talk about a recent dating experience and the lessons I learned from it.


    Previous episode mentioned: EP 26- Why I stopped dating for now https://anchor.fm/simplysifiso/episodes/EP-26-Why-I-stopped-dating-for-now-e16ga3g

    Check out my YouTube channel: youtube.com/simplysifiso and follow me @simplysifiso on Instagram and Twitter

    19 min
  • EP 34 : Dealing with failed friendship

    Happy new Year! In today's episode I'll talk about a friendship of mine that ended and share what I learned from that experience.

    Check out my YouTube channel: youtube.com/simplysifiso and follow me @simplysifiso on Instagram and Twitter

    13 min
  • EP 33: Why Even Call Yourself A Christian?

    In this episode I'll talk about what it means to be a Christian and why I feel conflicted with claiming that title.

    Previous episode mentioned: "Ep 25: Why I left the church" https://anchor.fm/simplysifiso/episodes/EP-25-Why-I-Left-Church-e16548e

    Check out my YouTube channel: youtube.com/simplysifiso and follow me @simplysifiso on Instagram and Twitter

    17 min
  • EP 32 : Ex-gays and conversion therapy

    This episode is quite a heavy one and this is quite a complex topic that I did my best to discuss. Today I'll be sharing my stories from real life people who have gone through conversion therapy or identify as ex-gay. I also unpack the different ways conversion therapy manifests and the legal issues surrounding it.


    Book mentioned: The Velvet Rage by Alan Downs

    Previous podcast episode mentioned: "The Problem with Pride Month" https://anchor.fm/simplysifiso/episodes/EP-22-The-Problem-with-Pride-Month-e13dqem


    Check out my YouTube channel: youtube.com/simplysifiso and follow me @simplysifiso on Instagram and Twitter

    34 min
  • EP 31: What's wrong with coming out?

    Welcome back to my podcast, in today's episode I'll be sharing a bit of my own coming story and some of the issues I've noticed surrounding the culture behind coming out for LGBTQ+ folk. Check out my YouTube channel: youtube.com/simplysifiso and follow me @simplysifiso on Instagram and Twitter

    17 min
  • EP 30: Taking Care of Myself

    In this episode which was recorded in July 2021 I reflect on some lessons I've learned on managing stress and establishing a healthy work ethic. Check out my YouTube channel: youtube.com/simplysifiso and follow me @simplysifiso on Instagram and Twitter

    11 min
  • EP 29: I've Always Been Black

    This episode will be a discussion on my relationship with blackness.

    Check out my YouTube channel: youtube.com/simplysifiso and follow me @simplysifiso on Instagram and Twitter

    Previous episodes mentioned: 

    EP 01: https://anchor.fm/simplysifiso/episodes/EP-01-We-black-people-cant-seem-to-catch-a-break-eeogbd

    EP 07 - Why being called a coconut is so damaging: https://anchor.fm/simplysifiso/episodes/EP-07-Why-Being-Called-A-Coconut-Is-So-Damaging-eggqrc

    EP 20 - History of black hair: https://anchor.fm/simplysifiso/episodes/EP-20-The-History-of-Black-Hair-and-how-it-affects-us-today-e119jhi



    12 min
  • EP 28: Stan Twitter Is Messy

    Welcome back to the podcast. This episode is simply about my complicated feelings regarding stan culture and I share why I even joined stan twitter in the first place. 

    Check out my YouTube channel: youtube.com/simplysifiso and follow me @simplysifiso on Instagram and Twitter

    28 min
  • EP 27: Shouldn't Christians be woke?

    In this episode (recorded in July 2021) I will be responding to an article that claims Christians should not engage social justice work and I question what does justice really look like. 

    Podcast episode mentioned: https://anchor.fm/simplysifiso/episodes/EP-23-A-Living-Sacrifice-for-Justice-e14klmr

    Videos by Khadija Mbowe:

    Critical Race Theory (a beginner's beginner guide) | Khadija Mbowe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iK4DqtXu7uA

    Who benefits from all this outrage & division? | Pop-Culture analysis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3mmg4bEQeQ


    Check out my YouTube channel: youtube.com/simplysifiso and follow me @simplysifiso on Instagram and Twitter

    25 min
  • EP 26: Why I stopped dating (for now)

    TW: brief mentions of sexual assault and grooming.

    In this episode I'll share the hardships I've faced with regards to relationships and how reflecting through this pandemic prompted me to take a break from dating.

    YouTube video mentioned: WAP and the Spectacle of Sexual Liberation by For Harriet - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILApR36KgQw&t=4s

    Check out my YouTube channel: youtube.com/simplysifiso and follow me @simplysifiso on Instagram and Twitter

    14 min

About Simply Do The Work

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'Simply Do The Work' is a podcast hosted by medical doctor Sifiso Cele that aims to tackle a variety of relevant topics related to their personal life story, social commentary and pop culture. Check…