Yemoja Speaks

Yemoja Speaks

By Shalonda SwansonSociety & CulturePersonal Journals
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Yemoja Speaks episodes

  • I’m back!

    Just sharing that I have not abandoned my baby. I had to take a step back but I will be back.

    28 min
  • Relationship with self

    I have a hard time developing a relationship with myself becauee I care deeply about the relationships with others. I prioritize the emotions and actions of others as I hide my emotional struggles. However, developing a relationship with myself has become the most important thing to me. Let’s talk about the setback we have by prioritizing others over ourselves.


    If you like this podcast topic let me know. Leave a comment and share what you are doing to deepen the relationship with yourself.

    33 min
  • Temptations
    People make jokes about us reverting back to an old version of ourselves through habits or behaviors because they are uncomfortable with our change. They want us to stay at the level that they are comfortable with because they haven’t started their journey to change so our new energy disruption their spirit. Let’s discuss it!
    21 min
  • FASTING AND CLEANSING THE MIND
    When we fast the body, soul, and the mind we understand how we are responsible for our own happiness. Our negative experiences doesn’t define our joy but it helps to shape our identity. Let’s talk about it!
    23 min
  • Youth Summitp
    Foster youth have resources that need to be discussed and Ohio Action and YAB is hosting its annual youth summit to discuss the resources. If you would like to attend please visit the website at
    20 min
  • You are worth it
    Many times what holds us back is the belief that we aren’t worth it. We have been told that we aren’t good enough so we believe it and treat ourselves according to the thoughts of others. Don’t hold yourself back. You are worth it and you deserve it!
    22 min
  • CONQUERING FEAR

    We want to be successful but sometimes the fear holds us back. We fear success, opinions, or failure but that doesn’t mean we cannot accomplish our goals. We can do it through the fear. Let’s talk about it. Follow me on Instagram @yemojaspeaks


    #facing fears, #understandingmyself, #authenticself

    22 min

About Yemoja Speaks

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Hey, my name is Shalonda, your host. This podcast is about foster care and our experiences growing up in custody. We want to highlight success stories to give the next generation tips on how they can…