A short and sweet season six finale with our host, Yasmin. Let’s discuss 2024: our expectations, our goals, what we’re letting go of and what we’re most excited about. 

• Self-help books are the greatest 
• Finding balance with my fitness journey 
• Reconnecting with God
• Letting go of the unknown
• Unlearning unhealthy habits and thought processes
• Thriving under chaos
• Manifestation and divine timing 

Socials:

• Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/thetmepod 
• Host: https://www.instagram.com/ayeeyasmin

Living in a digital world, the risks that come with technological advancement can be scary - especially without appropriate regulations. This week, back with our former co-host Jo, we discuss the dangers and security risks of AI.

• Having a virtual partner
• Are the Terminator movies foreshadowing the future?
• The dangers of not reading the T&Cs
• How does AI work?
• Our experiences using AI
• The dangers of AI
• Having a household personal robot

Socials: 

• Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/thetmepod
• Host: https://www.instagram.com/ayeeyasmin
• Guest IG: https://www.instagram.com/_josospecial_
• Guest Twitter: https://twitter.com/iamjorichards

Is there life without love? Are there rules on how to love? Is love natural or a choice to be made? This week, we discuss all things love with Kevin, in hopes of understanding not only its complexities but its beauty. 

• The struggles of unrequited love
• Self-love and self-medicating
• Does unconditional love exist?
• Tough love from our parents 
• Blood family vs chosen family
• Marriage and soulmates 
• Have we ever been in love?

Socials:

• Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/thetmepod
• Host: https://www.instagram.com/ayeeyasmin
• Guest: https://www.instagram.com/kedza2k16 

Our first ever solo episode! Tune in this week to hear Yasmin’s recap on 2023, including her mental health journey, other important life updates, and her thoughts on the importance of fighting for humanity. 

• 2023 recap
• The Feelings Wheel
• TikTok = free therapy
• I almost died because of makeup
• Our generation’s lack of humanity
• TME catch up

Socials:

• Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/thetmepod
• Host: https://www.instagram.com/ayeeyasmin

Congo:

• Information about the wars and elections in Congo: https://shorturl.at/glDGX 
• A non-profit organisation with more information and resources: https://friendsofthecongo.org/ 
• Informative documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Q2IW7UEclI

How you can help Congo:

• Send letters to tech & auto companies by signing this petition: https://shorturl.at/elxB4 
• Donate to Friends of Congo: https://friendsofthecongo.org/campaigns/ 

Sudan:

Some useful Twitter threads with a breakdown of what’s happening and ways to help:

• https://shorturl.at/tuDL2
• https://shorturl.at/rsHN6

Palestine:

• How to help: https://shorturl.at/CPY02 

The inner work and self-development continues with Bella this week, as we tackle the journey of solitude, the importance of letting expectations go and how to understand the difference between reality and potential.

• Summer recap
• Solitude vs loneliness
• The intricacies of conflict resolution 
• Dealing with potential 
• Setting expectations 
• Friend-zoning consequences

Socials:

• Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/thetmepod
• Host: https://www.instagram.com/ayeeyasmin
• Guest: https://www.instagram.com/bellanicolex 
• Bella's Social: https://www.instagram.com/bella.social

From setting life goals to self-reflection, we often find that we have to ask ourselves difficult questions. How do we deal with the feeling that we’ve disappointed ourselves? How do we forgive ourselves? What are the best ways to confront your emotions and inner voice? This week, Yasmin and Kevin discuss some of the hardest conversations they’ve had to have with themselves, and how they dealt with them.

• The importance of seeking help
• Kevin’s experience with therapy
• Dealing with a lack of self-confidence 
• Mindful parenting
• Religion vs tradition/culture 
• Facing self-disappointment 

Socials:

• Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/thetmepod
• Host: https://www.instagram.com/ayeeyasmin
• Guest: https://www.instagram.com/kedza2k16 

It has long been debated that masculine and feminine energy has nothing to do with gender, however some researchers do believe that men and women’s brains are wired differently. How does this affect where we fall on the masculinity-femininity spectrum? Which end do we lean more towards? And, how do outside influences affect the energy we emit?  Join Yasmin and Bella, this week, as they discuss these key questions and more.

• Where are we on the masculinity-femininity spectrum?
• What are the differences between masculine and feminine energy?
• The difficulties of existing in our femininity
• How environments/people can influence our energy
• Toxic masculinity 
• Finding the balance 

Socials:

• Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/thetmepod
• Host: https://www.instagram.com/ayeeyasmin
• Guest: https://www.instagram.com/bellanicolex 
• Bella's Social: https://www.instagram.com/bella.social

We’re back! Season 6! And we just recently celebrated the host’s birthday so it’s only right we dedicate the first episode of the season in commemoration. 

Joined by Dwayne, this week, we discussed the 29 most important life lessons Yasmin has learnt in her 29 years of life. From vulnerability, financial responsibility, dealing with trauma, friendships and relationships to so much more!

Socials: 

• Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/thetmepod
• Host: https://www.instagram.com/ayeeyasmin
• Guest: https://www.instagram.com/_silks

The season 5 finale! Episode 50! And we’re back with Kevin for a debate on good vs bad. Do we consider ourselves to be good people? Do our choices define us? Does everyone deserve a second chance? We delve into these questions (plus more) and discuss the intricacies of coexistence and the importance of showing grace.

• Do you consider yourself a good person?
• Are we defined by our choices?
• The importance of our intentions 
• Can everyone be reformed?
• Generational trauma 
• Learning to coexist

Socials:

• Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/thetmepod
• Host: https://www.instagram.com/ayeeyasmin
• Guest: https://www.instagram.com/kedza2k16 

Artists that rap about the streets - are they really about it or is it all just creativity? How do you transition into different spaces when you’re the minority? And, is it important to just stick to environments where you’re accepted? This week, we answer these questions and more with our co-host Dwayne. 

• Ghostwriting 
• Music or the streets?
• From the hood to code-switching
• Travelling whilst black
• Love life check-in
• Dwayne’s freestyle 

Socials: 

• Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/thetmepod
• Host: https://www.instagram.com/ayeeyasmin
• Guest: https://www.instagram.com/_silks