What the El

What the El

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What the El episodes

  • from ignorance to learning: white privilege
    Listen to me discuss my journey from ignorance to continued learning and things that helped me become better informed. As usual find me on Instagram and Twitter @whattheelpod . As promised here is a list of the range of sources i have learnt from, and great places to direct your learning further. I know the links i've posted are not interactive but if you copy and paste this caption into your notes/ a blank text message, you can then select the url and pop it into your search bar. No excuses.
    Books & Blogs:
    Renni Eddo-Lodge "Why I'm no longer talking to white people about race" book and FREE blog post ( https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/may/30/why-im-no-longer-talking-to-white-people-about-race )
    Layla F Saad "Me and my White Supremacy workbook", Layla has updated this and by following the link you can pre-order the latest edition, http://laylafsaad.com/meandwhitesupremacy-workbook , or follow this link https://www.meandwhitesupremacybook.com/
    Elizabeth Uviebinené and Yomi Adegoke "Slay in Your Lane: The Black Girl Bible"
    Instagrammers:
    @laylafsaad
    @rachel.cargle
    @nowhitesaviors
    @shona_vertue
    @sassy_latte (forgot to mention in the pod but also amazing)
    Tweeters:
    @kirstieharvey_
    @renireni
    Podcasts:
    Yo is this racist
    The High Low "An author Special with Yomi Adegoke & Elizabeth Uviebinené of Slay in Your Lane: The Black Girls Bible"
    Adulting "#8 Race, Diversity & its Role in Feminism ft. Shona Vertue"
    19 min
  • mental health awareness week and being body kind
    Listen to me discuss the topic of this years mental health awareness week topic ‘body image’ and my thoughts on the surface level issues surrounding this. As always, pay close attention to the disclaimers and trigger warning for this episode. Lyric of the week from Kehlani - Intro, from the album ‘You should be here’ . As usual find me on Instagram and Twitter @whattheelpod
    18 min
  • sobriety, not drinking and the sober influencer with my mother
    All opinions come from experience. Listen to us delve into the wonders of this ever growing sober Instagram community. There’s only so much that can be covered in such a short amount of time, rest assured there is room for ample more discussion on this topic! Lyric of the week from Keala Settle - This is Me. As usual find me on Instagram and Twitter @whattheelpod
    23 min
  • how I changed the way I think about myself
    Part 2 of 22 things I’ve learned in 22 years! Things I have learned that have helped alter my perception of myself, from below the bar to above the bar. Lyric of the week from Stormzy - Vossi Bop and find me on Instagram & Twitter for updates on future episodes - @whattheelpod
    18 min
  • why i’m coming off anti-depressants
    I urge you to listen to the disclaimers in this and pay attention!! My experience so please respect that whether you agree or disagree. Lyric of the week from Loyle Carner - Ottolenghi and find me on Instagram for updates on future episodes - @whattheelpod
    20 min
  • my journey with contraception
    My journey from the pill to the coil. Please acknowledge all discussion and points are from my lived experience, if this doesn’t mirror yours that’s ok, it doesn’t make mine or yours wrong we’re just different people with different bodies. Lyric of the week from Leona Lewis - Bleeding Love (lol) and find me on Instagram for your thoughts on this topic - @whattheelpod
    16 min
  • motivation, who is she?
    Part 1 of my 22 things I’ve learned in 22 years series! All about motivation, my tips and tricks and little things you can do to try help with motivation !! Lyric of the week is from 6lack - Alone/ EA
    12 min

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A podcast that aims to open a dialogue around different experiences and issues we could all do with knowing a little more about. It's a space I hope listeners can reflect on these experiences and…