Sincerely, Jada

In this episode, Sarah, host of The Simply Self Love Podcast, opens up about how she became consumed with social media and health/wellness. We discuss the pressure of unrealistic beauty standards and the need to preserve our individuality in a society that is so focused on aesthetics.

Listen to Sarah's podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sarah-kaitlin Instagram: https://instagram.com/simplyselflovepodcast Follow the podcast: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/sincerelyjadapod/⁠⁠Linktree: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/sincerelyjadapod⁠⁠

Main Themes:

• self care and self love
• building confidence
• beauty standards
• the negative impact of social media

We were long overdue for a solo episode! In today's episode, Jada gives an important life update she's been itching to share and opens up about feeling a strong push to trust God instead of constantly needing to know what’s next.

Follow the podcast: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/sincerelyjadapod/⁠Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/sincerelyjadapod⁠

Main Themes:

• self-reflection
• feeling stuck
• having faith and trusting God
• letting go of control
• practicing gratitude
• taking risks

Jada is joined by Aisha Jenkins, host of the Start to Finish Motherhood podcast. Aisha is a single mother (by choice). Aisha shares some things she wished she knew in her early 20s. She opens up about her experience being married young and realizing her partner did not not share her goals when it came to having a child. She takes us through the process of seeking fertility treatment and some barriers she faced trying to navigate the healthcare system as a black woman.Keep up with Aisha: https://linktr.ee/starttofinishmotherhood?utm_source=linktree_profile_share%E2%81%A0

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Main Themes:

• fertility treatments
• starting over
• getting married young and the idealization of marriage
• asking the right questions when talking to your doctor
• women's health

From navigating the workforce to the bills that never seem to stop, adulting is far from easy! For this episode, Jada, decided to call in a professional. Olivia Haltman, Accredited Integrative Counsellor and transformational coach, joins us from the United Kingdom to discuss her own experience with mental health challenges during her 20s. She shares some tips she uses with her clients for those who are struggling to cope with the responsibilities that come with the transition to adulthood.

Keep up with Olivia:

Website: www.ohaltmanservices.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ohaltmanservices/ | FB: https://www.facebook.com/ohaltmanservicesLink to Olivia's FREE Masterclass and Private FB Group: https://www.ohaltmanservices.com/collection-of-links-2021-v2Follow the podcast:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/sincerelyjadapod/⁠ Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/sincerelyjadapod ⁠Main Themes:

• signs of depression and anxiety
• keeping your inner child alive
• coping with excessive worry and pressure
• shifting your mindset
• stigmas around mental health

Shay Myers started her platform, Finance for the Culture, as a way to make financial literacy more approachable for people in her community who are struggling to gain better control over their money. In this episode, Shay gives us the real so we can stop avoiding our financial struggles especially as the cost of living rises. We discuss some bad habits that are keeping many of us from reaching our goals. Shay also shares some boundaries that she had to set in her personal life to save more money.

Keep up with Shay:

Shay's website: ⁠https://financefortheculture.ca/book-now/⁠

Shay's instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/financefortheculture/⁠

Follow the podcast: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/sincerelyjadapod/⁠⁠ Linktree: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/sincerelyjadapod ⁠

Main Themes:

• wants vs needs
• comparison
• financial literacy
• accountability and boundaries
• finding inexpensive ways to cope with stress

Welcome to Sincerely, Jada Podcast, where we have self reflective conversations about transitioning into adulthood, navigating conflicts, career changes and learning to embrace being vulnerable!

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Jada is joined by her close friend, Tajay, for an open conversation about tough love and whether it is helpful or harmful. Tajay shares some stories from his strict upbringing and we discuss how our childhood experiences have shaped the way we show up in our interpersonal relationships, including the way we express our emotions. Tajay's social media: https://instagram.com/tj.s.williams?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Follow the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/sincerelyjadapod/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sincerelyjadapod

Main Themes:

• childhood trauma
• tough love versus compassionate love
• the impact of absent fathers
• physical abuse versus discipline

As we've all come to learn, being an adult is a never ending journey of learning, unlearning and accepting hard truths. From learning how to build an intentional community to coping with pain and loss, in this episode, Jada takes us through some of the most harsh but eye-opening lessons she's learned so far.Follow the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/sincerelyjadapod/Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sincerelyjadapod

Main Themes:

• personal development
• self destruction
• learning
• respecting your values

This episode is all about self-reflection. Jada discusses how avoiding uncomfortable feelings can lead us to project in our interpersonal relationships. She shares how she realized she was projecting her own insecurities onto others plus some tips that may encourage listeners to break this habit in their own lives.

Article About Projection: https://www.healthline.com/health/projection-psychology

Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sincerelyjadapod/

Main Themes:

• self-judgment
• low self esteem
• body image
• negative self talk

Welcome to Season 2! To kick off a new season of the podcast, Jada is joined by Tokoni to discuss their recent relationship milestone and tell a few stories about their most pointless arguments. They discuss the results of the Enneagram Personality Test they took to find out their personality type and how it impacts their compatibility. If you're interested in taking the personality test, visit: ⁠https://enneagram-personality.com/en ⁠Listen to Tokoni's latest song release: ⁠https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/tokoni/maybe⁠Follow the podcast on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/sincerelyjadapod/

Main Themes:

• pointless conflict in relationships
• emotional maturity
• compatibility
• long-term relationship
• anniversaries
• growth in relationships