Yemoja Speaks

Yemoja Speaks

By Shalonda SwansonSociety & CulturePersonal Journals
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Yemoja Speaks episodes

  • THE TRUTH IS HARSH
    Many times we say we want the truth but honest can be hurtful and we want to resist it. I find myself resisting the truth when someone calls me out and holds me accountable. I want to become better but listening to my flaws is difficult. Let’s discuss it. Follow on Yemojaspeaks on IG.
    40 min
  • Announcement
    I deleted emotional regulation and uploaded affirming emotions in its place last week. If you haven’t listened to that episode please go listen. Bonus there is another episode being released today at noon. Thank you for listening and supporting this podcast.
    5 min
  • Affirming Our Emotions
    As we recognize how we feel we are able to affirm that we have those emotions to work through them. I deleted my previous episode about emotional regulation but within this episode we discuss social situations that we can find ourselves in where we need to regulate our emotions by naming them, or biting our tongue in intense emotions.
    39 min
  • Self-parenting
    Many of us have areas where we have been neglected by our caretakers but as we step into adulthood, we take on the responsibility to parent ourselves. I discuss 9 ways to start I. Your self-parenting journey.
    19 min
  • Adulting time!
    When we reach 18 years old we think we are grown and can do what grownups do. However, sometimes we aren’t prepared to really discipline ourselves like the adults have done. I talk about my experience with the adulting process.
    31 min
  • Support
    Talking about the supportive circle that I had to create around me which being in foster care and how it helped and hurt me.
    34 min
  • Reflections from the daughter of an addict
    My parents decisions reflect their upbringing while mine reflect the endless possibilities because the overwhelming support given to me. We have moments in our lives that we can choose to take the advise from others or choose the same situations as our family. What is your decision?
    16 min
  • Get out of your comfort zone
    I don’t allow others to join in my quiet moments of reflecting but I decided to step out of my comfort zone. I invited someone to join me to reflect and plan our futures together. It turned out nice and it helps both of us to be accountable. Find someone to share your goals with so they can hold you to them.
    14 min
  • You are on your path
    Many times we don’t believe in our journey because we are too focused on others. I had to slow down and appreciate my journey and who I am becoming.
    24 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…