Calm Down Podcast

Phew! I came across a story on the 'Humans Of New York' page on Instagram and I decided to find out who the founder of that awesome platform is. When I tell you discovering Brandon Stanton's journey and story encouraged me, you'll probably not understand fully. This podcast has over time become a safe place for me to share my deepest thoughts and sometimes, rant and I am so grateful for that. As you click the play button, for the next ten minutes or so, you'll be listening to my thoughts. I call this audio journaling so I hope you kinda enjoy it I guess?  If you have any thoughts on this bonus episode of my audio journaling, please drop me a voice message through any of these links: https://anchor.fm/viola-the-radio-nerd/message or www.podpage.com/calm-down-podcast. Your voice message will be featured in a subsequent episode of this podcast. I look forward to listening to it honestly! Links I Mentioned In This Episode The blog post I shared more on this episode in detail: https://hiswordmybeauty.com/lessons-from-brandon-stanton-of-humans-of-new-york/ Brandon Stanton of Humans Of New York Website: https://www.humansofnewyork.com/ The story I read on Instagram that inspired me to seek out Brandon: https://www.instagram.com/p/CTR-t6tHrID/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Want to share your story on this podcast? Click this link to fill this form to enable my team and I to schedule a perfect date and time for us to record your story: https://rb.gy/dlkdhf Join our Patreon: www.patreon.com/violaekene Drop a tip on Shukran: https://useshukran.com/cr/viola%20ekene Follow this podcast on social media; Instagram @the_calm_down_podcast, Twitter @podcastcalm @Facebook Page @Calm Down Podcast Follow me on Instagram @viola_ekene, Tik Tok @viola_ekene and Pinterest @ViolaEkene Website: https://www.podpage.com/calm-down-podcast/  Blog: hiswordmybeauty.com Love you!

With David, I really understood that good old saying that you can be anything you put your mind to. Blindness didn't stop David from choosing to keep pushing and becoming the world's fastest blind athlete. So what excuse do I have really? That was the question that rang in my head all through recording David's story. Go ahead and click the play button if you haven't already. There is a lot to learn and unpack from this episode.  If you have any thoughts you'd love to share on how this episode made you feel, please drop a voice message through any of these links. It will be featured in a subsequent episode of this podcast. https://anchor.fm/viola-the-radio-nerd/message or www.podpage.com/calm-down-podcast Links Mentioned In This Episode Subscribe To This podcast on YouTube. Let's get to 100 subscribers! Click HERE to subscribe. Purchase your own productivity planners and journals on intelligentchange.com Connect with David on Instagram @iamdavidrbrown and visit his website at www.iamdavidrbrown.com Join our Patreon: www.patreon.com/violaekene Drop a tip on Shukran: https://useshukran.com/cr/viola%20ekene Want to share your story on this podcast? Click this link to fill this form to enable my team and I to schedule a perfect date and time for us to record your story: https://rb.gy/dlkdhf Follow this podcast on social media; Instagram @the_calm_down_podcast, Twitter @podcastcalm @Facebook Page @Calm Down Podcast Follow me on Instagram @viola_ekene, Tik Tok @viola_ekene and Pinterest @ViolaEkene Create eye-catching audiograms for your podcast. Sign up now by clicking HERE. Website: https://www.podpage.com/calm-down-podcast/  Blog: hiswordmybeauty.com Love you!

Rach shares with us her journey living with breast cancer, undergoing mastectomy and having a baby even when she feared she might no longer be able to conceive naturally due to cancer. There is so much to learn and unpack in this episode. This is also dedicated to all cancer survivors and thrivers. Keep pushing. We stand with you.  If you have any thoughts you'd love to share on how this episode made you feel, please drop a voice message through any of these links. It will be featured in a subsequent episode of this podcast. https://anchor.fm/viola-the-radio-nerd/message or www.podpage.com/calm-down-podcast Links Mentioned In This Episode Subscribe To This podcast on YouTube. Let's get to 100 subscribers! Click HERE to subscribe. Start building your online community through email lists. Get one month trial and 50% off through this link: https://flodesk.com/c/T26DYI Connect with Rach on Instagram @rdulay Read her blog www.rdobsessions.com Join our Patreon: www.patreon.com/violaekene Drop a tip on Shukran: https://useshukran.com/cr/viola%20ekene Want to share your story on this podcast? Click this link to fill this form to enable my team and I to schedule a perfect date and time for us to record your story: https://rb.gy/dlkdhf Follow this podcast on social media; Instagram @the_calm_down_podcast, Twitter @podcastcalm @Facebook Page @Calm Down Podcast Follow me on Instagram @viola_ekene, Tik Tok @viola_ekene and Pinterest @ViolaEkene Create eye-catching audiograms for your podcast. Sign up now by clicking HERE. Website: https://www.podpage.com/calm-down-podcast/  Blog: hiswordmybeauty.com Love you!

Ayomide's breasts were ironed at a very young age which according to the mother, was to ward off men from abusing her by creating an illusion her breasts weren't fully developed like 'that of an adult. It's so sad that these practices are still carried out in this 21st century. I also shared my friend's experience undergoing breast ironing at a young age as well. I'd love to listen to your thoughts on Ayomide's story. Please drop a voice message through any of these links: https://anchor.fm/viola-the-radio-nerd/message or www.podpage.com/calm-down-podcast. Your voice messages will be featured in a subsequent episode of the podcast. Links Mentioned In This Episode Connect with Ayomide Aremu on Instagram @mareeam_aay Subscribe To This podcast on YouTube. Let's get to 100 subscribers! Click HERE to subscribe. Join our Patreon: www.patreon.com/violaekene or Drop a tip on Shukran: https://useshukran.com/cr/viola%20ekene Want to share your story on this podcast? Click this link to fill this form to enable my team and I to schedule a perfect date and time for us to record your story: https://rb.gy/dlkdhf Follow this podcast on social media; Instagram @the_calm_down_podcast, Twitter @podcastcalm @Facebook Page @Calm Down Podcast Tik Tok @the_calm_down_podcast Follow me on Instagram @viola_ekene, Tik Tok @viola_ekene and Pinterest @ViolaEkene Podcast Website: www.podpage.com/calm-down-podcast/  Blog: hiswordmybeauty.com Thanks for listening!

I hope you learn to be kinder to yourself. To give yourself grace and appreciate every win of yours after listening to this episode. To share your thoughts on this episode, please drop me a voice message by clicking this link: https://anchor.fm/viola-the-radio-nerd/message or www.podpage.com/calm-down-podcast. Your voice message will be featured in the next episode. Links Mentioned In This Episode. Subscribe To This podcast on YouTube. Let's get to 100 subscribers! Click HERE to subscribe. Join our Patreon: www.patreon.com/violaekene or Drop a tip on Shukran: https://useshukran.com/cr/viola%20ekene Want to share your story on this podcast? Click this link to fill this form to enable my team and I to schedule a perfect date and time for us to record your story: https://rb.gy/dlkdhf Start building your online community through email lists using Flodesk. Get a one-month free trial and 50% off forever through this link: https://flodesk.com/c/T26DYI Follow this podcast on social media; Instagram @the_calm_down_podcast, Twitter @podcastcalm @Facebook Page @Calm Down Podcast Tik Tok @the_calm_down_podcast Follow me on Instagram @viola_ekene, Tik Tok @viola_ekene and Pinterest @ViolaEkene Podcast Website: www.podpage.com/calm-down-podcast/  Blog: hiswordmybeauty.com Love you and thanks for listening!

Have you ever cheated on someone before? Have you been cheated on before? Or what do you do when you find out a loved one is being cheated on? Shalom handled this with so much wisdom, experience and grace. This is a topic that is always shoved under the carpet as if it never happens but the emotional pain of cheating can be very devastating. I'm glad we are having this conversation and I look forward to getting your input and thoughts on this. Drop me a voice message through any of these links: https://anchor.fm/viola-the-radio-nerd/message or www.podpage.com/calm-down-podcast. Your voice message will be featured in the next episode. Links Mentioned In This Episode Connect with Shalom Emejulu on Instagram @shallitude, her legal page @legalher and subscribe to her YouTube channel @Shalom Emejulu Get your scented candles and perfume oils from Asia Scents. Connect and purchase on Instagram @asia_scents or order on WhatsApp at 09068063971 Subscribe To This podcast on YouTube. Let's get to 100 subscribers! Click HERE to subscribe.  Join our Patreon: www.patreon.com/violaekene or Drop a tip on Shukran: https://useshukran.com/cr/viola%20ekene Want to share your story on this podcast? Click this link to fill this form to enable my team and I to schedule a perfect date and time for us to record your story: https://rb.gy/dlkdhf Start building your online community through email lists using Flodesk. Get a one-month free trial and 50% off forever through this link: https://flodesk.com/c/T26DYI Follow this podcast on social media; Instagram @the_calm_down_podcast, Twitter @podcastcalm @Facebook Page @Calm Down Podcast Tik Tok @the_calm_down_podcast Follow me on Instagram @viola_ekene, Tik Tok @viola_ekene and Pinterest @ViolaEkene Podcast Website: www.podpage.com/calm-down-podcast/  Blog: hiswordmybeauty.com Special thanks to Asia Scents for sponsoring this episode. Love you!

Sam Acho who is an NFL player, writer, public speaker and humanitarian shared his journey of currently transitioning out of the NFL, choosing to be more intentional and purposeful in his personal life journey and how realizing that God loves him regardless is changing the course of his life. This is one story I love so much because of how it highlights a particular phase we all go through but rarely talk about: TRANSITION. This phase can be uncomfortable and challenging but is definitely worth it if done the right way according to Godly values. I'd love to hear your thoughts on this story. Please drop a voice message through any of these links: https://anchor.fm/viola-the-radio-nerd/message or www.podpage.com/calm-down-podcast. Your voice message will be featured in the next episode. Links Mentioned In This Episode Connect with and follow Sam on Instagram @thesamacho and on Twitter @TheSamAcho. Visit his website at www.samachobook.com Subscribe To This podcast on YouTube. Let's get to 100 subscribers! Click HERE to subscribe. For your podcast management, contact theaudioagency1@gmail.com Also mention the code VIOLA15% for 15% off any of their services. Join our Patreon: www.patreon.com/violaekene Drop a tip on Shukran: https://useshukran.com/cr/viola%20ekene Want to share your story on this podcast? Click this link to fill this form to enable my team and I to schedule a perfect date and time for us to record your story: https://rb.gy/dlkdhf Start building your online community through email lists using Flodesk. Get a one-month free trial and 50% off forever through this link: https://flodesk.com/c/T26DYI Follow this podcast on social media; Instagram @the_calm_down_podcast, Twitter @podcastcalm @Facebook Page @Calm Down Podcast Tik Tok @the_calm_down_podcast Follow me on Instagram @viola_ekene, Tik Tok @viola_ekene and Pinterest @ViolaEkene Podcast Website: www.podpage.com/calm-down-podcast/  Blog: hiswordmybeauty.com Special thanks to Audio Agency for sponsoring this episode. Love you!

This episode features Karla Jacinto's story. Karla is a sex trafficking survivor and activist who was sexually exploited from the age of five and prostituted from ages 12-16. Forced to service 30-40 men each day, she estimates that she has been raped 43, 200 times. Her story is definitely heart wrenching but I'm glad she has chosen to rise above all these and today, she shares her story with us. If you have any thoughts you'd love to share on how this episode made you feel, please drop a voice message through any of these links. It will be featured in a subsequent episode of this podcast. https://anchor.fm/viola-the-radio-nerd/message or www.podpage.com/calm-down-podcast Links Mentioned In This Episode Watch Karla's story on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kwQe39q2I9g Follow Karla Jacinto on Instagram @karla.jacinto.reintegra and Rachel @rachelkaygarcia Read stories of human trafficking and donate to support at www.reintegra.org Subscribe To This podcast on YouTube. Let's get to 100 subscribers! Click HERE to subscribe. Join our Patreon: www.patreon.com/violaekene Drop a tip on Shukran: https://useshukran.com/cr/viola%20ekene Want to share your story on this podcast? Click this link to fill this form to enable my team and I to schedule a perfect date and time for us to record your story: https://rb.gy/dlkdhf Start building your online community through email lists using Flodesk. Get a one-month free trial and 50% off forever through this link: https://flodesk.com/c/T26DYI Follow this podcast on social media; Instagram @the_calm_down_podcast, Twitter @podcastcalm @Facebook Page @Calm Down Podcast Follow me on Instagram @viola_ekene, Tik Tok @viola_ekene and Pinterest @ViolaEkene Podcast Website: www.podpage.com/calm-down-podcast/  Blog: hiswordmybeauty.com Love you!

In this episode, Actor and Nurse Nnnenna shares her journey and process to becoming an Actor and working with FilmOne; Nigeria's prestigious film production and distribution company. This is another beautiful story of Process and how important it is to enjoy every step of your journey. If you have any thoughts you'd love to share on how this episode made you feel, please drop a voice message through any of these links. It will be featured in a subsequent episode of this podcast. https://anchor.fm/viola-the-radio-nerd/message or www.podpage.com/calm-down-podcast Links Mentioned In This Episode Start building your online community through email lists using Flodesk. Get a one-month free trial and 50% off forever through this link: https://flodesk.com/c/T26DYI Subscribe To This podcast on YouTube. Let's get to 100 subscribers! Click HERE to subscribe. Connect with and follow Nnnenna on Instagram @mynameisonyinye Join our Patreon: www.patreon.com/violaekene Drop a tip on Shukran: https://useshukran.com/cr/viola%20ekene Want to share your story on this podcast? Click this link to fill this form to enable my team and I to schedule a perfect date and time for us to record your story: https://rb.gy/dlkdhf Follow this podcast on social media; Instagram @the_calm_down_podcast, Twitter @podcastcalm @Facebook Page @Calm Down Podcast Follow me on Instagram @viola_ekene, Tik Tok @viola_ekene and Pinterest @ViolaEkene Podcast Website: www.podpage.com/calm-down-podcast/  Blog: hiswordmybeauty.com Love you!

The first time I listened to this story, I shed a tear or two because of how much pain Deanna had to go through all her life. I really admire her courage for choosing to rise above all these and share her story. She is indeed a survivor and I am super proud of her. This story is a must listen and you definitely need to share this with your friends and loved ones or any survivor of abuse you know. If you have any thoughts you'd love to share on how this episode made you feel, please drop a voice message through any of these links. It will be featured in a subsequent episode of this podcast. https://anchor.fm/viola-the-radio-nerd/message or www.podpage.com/calm-down-podcast Links Mentioned In This Episode Subscribe To This podcast on YouTube. Let's get to 100 subscribers! Click HERE to subscribe. Start building your online community through email lists. Get one month trial and 50% off through this link: https://flodesk.com/c/T26DYI Create eye-catching audiograms for your podcast. Sign up now by clicking HERE.  Connect with Deanna on Instagram @emergingfromthedark, Twitter @emergefromdark, Facebook @emergingfromthedark and TikTok @emergefromdark Pre-order the Survivors memoir at www.thesurvivormemoirs.org and visit her website at www.emergingfromthedark.com Join our Patreon: www.patreon.com/violaekene Drop a tip on Shukran: https://useshukran.com/cr/viola%20ekene Want to share your story on this podcast? Click this link to fill this form to enable my team and I schedule a perfect date and time for us to record your story: https://rb.gy/dlkdhf Follow this podcast on social media; Instagram @the_calm_down_podcast, Twitter @podcastcalm @Facebook Page @Calm Down Podcast Follow me on Instagram @viola_ekene, Tik Tok @viola_ekene and Pinterest @ViolaEkene Website: https://www.podpage.com/calm-down-podcast/  Blog: hiswordmybeauty.com Love you!

Have you ever wondered how saving and investing actually works? Or you are at a point in your life where you don't even earn enough to save and invest but you really want to save. Then you must listen to the end of this episode. Chinazom Chidolue, our guest in this episode a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), and a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Level III candidate broke all these issues mentioned above in a very digestible manner with so much expertise. It's money march and this year we are choosing to be very intentional with our money okay? If you have any thoughts you'd love to share or how this episode made you feel, please drop a voice message through any of these links. It will be featured in a subsequent episode of this podcast. https://anchor.fm/viola-the-radio-nerd/message or www.podpage.com/calm-down-podcast  Links Mentioned In This Episode  Connect with Chinazom on Instagram @chinazom_c Linkedin @Chinazom Chidolue, CPA and website: shecluded.com and Instagram @shecluded  Join our Patreon: www.patreon.com/violaekene Drop a tip on Shukran: https://useshukran.com/cr/viola%20ekene  Want to share your story on this podcast? Click this link to fill this form to enable my team and I schedule a perfect date and time for us to record your story: https://rb.gy/dlkdhf  Follow this podcast on social media; Instagram @the_calm_down_podcast, Twitter @podcastcalm @Facebook Page @Calm Down Podcast  Follow me on Instagram @viola_ekene, Tik Tok @viola_ekene and Pinterest @ViolaEkene  Website: https://www.podpage.com/calm-down-podcast/  Blog: hiswordmybeauty.com  Love you!

Chidimma Umeh and I had such a warm and beautiful conversation on this topic above. This is one conversation I listen to over and over again because of how encouraging and relatable it is especially as a content creator. You should definitely listen. You'll love every minute of it! Chidimma is a blogger and vlogger and she has been blogging and sharing beauty tips since 2011. She published her first YouTube makeup tutorial in 2012 and currently has over 372,000+ subscribers. A regular feature on most Nigerian blogs, Dimma's YouTube makeup tutorials have garnered millions of views. She was also nominated for the Africa social star 2020 award by American E (People's Choice Awards). Share your thoughts on this story by dropping me a voice message through any of these links: https://anchor.fm/viola-the-radio-nerd/message or www.podpage.com/calm-down-podcast it will be featured in a subsequent episode of this podcast. Links Mentioned In This Episode Purchase the Posture Corrector on Amazon through this link: https://rb.gy/hzoixr or Jumia through this link: https://rb.gy/kq8iro Connect with Chidimma Umeh on Instagram @dimmaumeh and Twitter @dimmaumeh Read the transcribed interview HERE. Join our Patreon: www.patreon.com/violaekene Drop a tip on Shukran: https://useshukran.com/cr/viola%20ekene Want to share your story on this podcast? Click this link to fill this form to enable my team and I schedule a perfect date and time for us to record your story: https://rb.gy/dlkdhf Follow this podcast on social media; Instagram @the_calm_down_podcast, Twitter @podcastcalm @Facebook Page @Calm Down Podcast Follow me on Instagram @viola_ekene, Tik Tok @viola_ekene and Pinterest @ViolaEkene Website: https://www.podpage.com/calm-down-podcast/ Blog: www.hiswordmybeauty.com Love you!

In this episode, Lilian shares her story on how growing up with a widowed parent affected her relationship and understanding of the male gender plus the psychological effects. Share your thoughts on this story by dropping me a voice message through any of these links: https://anchor.fm/viola-the-radio-nerd/message or www.podpage.com/calm-down-podcast it will be featured in a subsequent episode of this podcast. Links Mentioned In This Episode Connect with Lilian on Instagram @lily_inno and Facebook @Lilian Chielo Join our Patreon: www.patreon.com/violaekene Drop a tip on Shukran: https://useshukran.com/cr/viola%20ekene Download your story prompt to share your story: https://mailchi.mp/53a54f624412/thecalmdownpodcastcommunity Follow this podcast on social media; Instagram @the_calm_down_podcast, Twitter @podcastcalm @Facebook Page @Calm Down Podcast Follow me on Instagram @viola_ekene, Tik Tok @viola_ekene and Pinterest @ViolaEkene Website: https://www.podpage.com/calm-down-podcast/ Blog: www.hiswordmybeauty.com Love you!

It's time for us to catch up because it's been quite a while we haven't done that! Lol! How have you been?! In this bonus episode, I gist you on all I've been up to during my short break and also share a huge announcement on something I've been working on for so long with you! I'd love to hear your thoughts. Drop me a voice message through this link: https://anchor.fm/viola-the-radio-nerd/message  or on the website www.podpage.com/calm-down-podcast Links Mentioned In This Episode Check out Reina HairCare's website: www.reinahaircare.com Join our Patreon: www.patreon.com/violaekene Drop a tip on Shukran: https://useshukran.com/cr/viola%20ekene Download your story prompt to share your story: https://mailchi.mp/53a54f624412/thecalmdownpodcastcommunity Follow this podcast on social media; Instagram @the_calm_down_podcast, Twitter @podcastcalm @Facebook Page @Calm Down Podcast Follow me on Instagram @viola_ekene, Tik Tok @viola_ekene and Pinterest @ViolaEkene Website: https://www.podpage.com/calm-down-podcast/ Blog: www.hiswordmybeauty.com Love you!

I can't believe it's one year already! This podcast is one year old! To commemorate this, I answered all the questions you sent in on my last post on Instagram. I hope you enjoy it! To send your congratulatory messages and feedbacks, drop me a voice message through this link: https://anchor.fm/viola-the-radio-nerd/message If you love this podcast and would love to tip me any amount to support on Shukran, click on this link to support on Shukran: https://useshukran.com/cr/viola%20ekene You can also support monthly by becoming a Patron of this podcast. You'll also get tons of benefits once you join any membership level. Click here to join: www.patreon.com/violaekene OR you can support using Anchor Listener support link at the end of this description note. (Scroll to see). If you'd love to share your story for the upcoming series; 'Stories Around The World' here on this podcast, click this link to download your story prompt: https://mailchi.mp/53a54f624412/thecalmdownpodcastcommunity If you prefer sending a written copy of your story, beautiful! After writing, send to ekeneviola@gmail.com as a file. It will be read in a subsequent episode of the podcast. You can also follow this podcast on Instagram @the_calm_down_podcast, Twitter @podcastCalm and like the Facebook Page @Calm Down Podcast To connect with Viola Ekene; the host, follow on Instagram @viola_ekene and Twitter @viola_ekene Do you want to go through episode show notes? Click HERE to see them. For sponsorship and advert placements, send a mail to ekeneviola@gmail.com, and to work with me click HERE to see my full service list. Website: www.hiswordmybeauty.com

Remember those things you've been believing God for, for a long time? Do you recall they've already been answered? Okay, life went by so quickly but the last time you remembered, did you at least pause to take it all in and express your gratitude to God even if it was just 10 minutes of meditation and reflecting back to how faithful he has been. This episode is a reminder that God still appreciates gratitude and most times we don't need to do the most to say thank you to him. A grateful heart is a happy heart. I'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please drop me a voice message by clicking this link: https://anchor.fm/viola-the-radio-nerd/message It will be featured in episode 40 or a subsequent episode of this podcast. If you love this podcast and would love to tip me any amount to support on Shukran, click on this link to support on Shukran: https://useshukran.com/cr/viola%20ekene You can also support monthly by becoming a Patron of this podcast. You'll also get tons of benefits once you join any membership level. Click here to join: www.patreon.com/violaekene OR you can support using Anchor Listener support link at the end of this description note. (Scroll to see). If you'd love to share your story for the upcoming series; 'Stories Around The World' here on this podcast, click this link to download your story prompt: https://mailchi.mp/53a54f624412/thecalmdownpodcastcommunity If you prefer sending a written copy of your story, beautiful! After writing, send to ekeneviola@gmail.com as a file. It will be read in a subsequent episode of the podcast. You can also follow this podcast on Instagram @the_calm_down_podcast, Twitter @podcastCalm and like the Facebook Page @Calm Down Podcast To connect with Viola Ekene; the host, follow on Instagram @viola_ekene and Twitter @viola_ekene Do you want to go through episode show notes? Click HERE to see them. For sponsorship and advert placements, send a mail to ekeneviola@gmail.com, and to work with me click HERE to see my full service list. Website: www.hiswordmybeauty.com

Evelyn is a first-time mom and in this episode, she shares what led to her getting depressed and having to deal with loose belly fat afterwards. This episode just like others is a must listen and you should share with your friends especially mothers because they go through a lot.  Connect with Evelyn on Instagram @eve_chinwuba To share your thoughts on this episode, please drop me a voice message by clicking this link: https://anchor.fm/viola-the-radio-nerd/message It As promised, here is a link to watch my review on the movie Citation: https://youtu.be/4MxyiekZloM If you love this podcast and would love to tip me any amount to support on Shukran, click on this link to support on Shukran: https://useshukran.com/cr/viola%20ekene You can also support monthly by becoming a Patron of this podcast. You'll also get tons of benefits once you join any membership level. Click here to join: www.patreon.com/violaekene OR you can support using Anchor Listener support link at the end of this description note. (Scroll to see). If you'd love to share your story for the upcoming series; 'Stories Around The World' here on this podcast, click this link to download your story prompt: https://mailchi.mp/53a54f624412/thecalmdownpodcastcommunity If you prefer sending a written copy of your story, beautiful! After writing, send to ekeneviola@gmail.com as a file. It will be read in a subsequent episode of the podcast. You can also follow this podcast on Instagram @the_calm_down_podcast, Twitter @podcastCalm and like the Facebook Page @Calm Down Podcast To connect with Viola Ekene; the host, follow on Instagram @viola_ekene and Twitter @viola_ekene Do you want to go through episode show notes? Click HERE to see them. For sponsorship and advert placements, send a mail to ekeneviola@gmail.com, and to work with me click HERE to see my full service list. Website: www.hiswordmybeauty.com

I share my story in this episode. A story and a part of me most people even parents and some close friends do not know as I continue on my path to healing. I'd love to hear your thoughts on it. Can you relate to my story? How did it make you feel? Please drop me a voice message through this link let's chat away: https://anchor.fm/viola-the-radio-nerd/message Your voice message will be featured in episode 38 or a subsequent one depending on when you listen to this.  If you love this podcast and would love to tip me any amount to support on Shukran, click on this link to support on Shukran: https://useshukran.com/cr/viola%20ekene You can also support monthly by becoming a Patron of this podcast. You'll also get tons of benefits once you join any membership level. Click here to join: www.patreon.com/violaekene OR you can support using Anchor Listener support link at the end of this description note. (Scroll to see). If you'd love to share your story for the upcoming series; 'Stories Around The World' here on this podcast, click this link to download your story prompt: https://mailchi.mp/53a54f624412/thecalmdownpodcastcommunity If you prefer sending a written copy of your story, beautiful! After writing, send to ekeneviola@gmail.com as a file. It will be read in a subsequent episode of the podcast. You can also follow this podcast on Instagram @the_calm_down_podcast, Twitter @podcastCalm and like the Facebook Page @Calm Down Podcast To connect with Viola Ekene; the host, follow on Instagram @viola_ekene and Twitter @viola_ekene Do you want to go through episode show notes? Click HERE to see them. For sponsorship and advert placements, send a mail to ekeneviola@gmail.com, and to work with me click HERE to see my full service list. Website: www.hiswordmybeauty.com

Ayo shares her journey as an illustrator plus how she balances her 9-5 job with her art. You should listen to this episode if you are having issues balancing your side hustle with work and other aspects of your life. There are also three more lessons I learnt from her story that I screamed out of excitement when I brooded over it. So encouraging! Connect with Ayo on Instagram @ayodoodles and check out her website www.ayosanusi.com To share your thoughts on this episode, please drop me a voice message by clicking this link: https://anchor.fm/viola-the-radio-nerd/message It will be featured in Episode 37. The episodes on #hiswordforyouseries Philestine raved about are episodes 16, 19 and 32. If you love this podcast and would love to tip me any amount to support on Shukran, click on this link to support on Shukran: https://useshukran.com/cr/viola%20ekene You can also support monthly by becoming a Patron of this podcast. You'll also get tons of benefits once you join any membership level. Click here to join: www.patreon.com/violaekene OR you can support using Anchor Listener support link at the end of this description note. (Scroll to see). If you'd love to share your story for the upcoming series; 'Stories Around The World' here on this podcast, click this link to download your story prompt: https://mailchi.mp/53a54f624412/thecalmdownpodcastcommunity If you prefer sending a written copy of your story, beautiful! After writing, send to ekeneviola@gmail.com as a file. It will be read in a subsequent episode of the podcast. You can also follow this podcast on Instagram @the_calm_down_podcast, Twitter @podcastCalm and like the Facebook Page @Calm Down Podcast To connect with Viola Ekene; the host, follow on Instagram @viola_ekene and Twitter @viola_ekene Do you want to go through episode show notes? Click HERE to see them. For sponsorship and advert placements, send a mail to ekeneviola@gmail.com, and to work with me click HERE to see my full service list. Website: www.hiswordmybeauty.com

This episode features nine heart-wrenching stories of SARS victims. The END SARS movement has been going on in Nigeria and a lot of people have come forward to share their stories. To learn more on what the #ENDSARS movement is all about plus when it started, click HERE. The stories credit are endsars.com (click on it to read more stories) and Channels TV except for Hafesstonova Onitilo and Olamide Akomolafe's stories. Want to share your own SARS story or share your thoughts on this episode? Please drop me a voice message by clicking this link: https://anchor.fm/viola-the-radio-nerd/message It will be featured in Episode 36. Do not forget to continue protesting either online or offline until the Government gives us what we are demanding. If you are a content creator, please create content on this to lend a voice to what is going on.  If you love this podcast and would love to tip me any amount to support on Shukran, click on this link to support on Shukran: https://useshukran.com/cr/viola%20ekene You can also support monthly by becoming a Patron of this podcast. You'll also get tons of benefits once you join any membership level. Click here to join: www.patreon.com/violaekene OR you can support using Anchor Listener support link at the end of this description note. (Scroll to see). If you'd love to share your story for the upcoming series; 'Stories Around The World' here on this podcast, click this link to download your story prompt: https://mailchi.mp/53a54f624412/thecalmdownpodcastcommunity If you prefer sending a written copy of your story, beautiful! After writing, send to ekeneviola@gmail.com as a file. It will be read in a subsequent episode of the podcast. You can also follow this podcast on Instagram @the_calm_down_podcast, Twitter @podcastCalm and like the Facebook Page @Calm Down Podcast To connect with Viola Ekene; the host, follow on Instagram @viola_ekene and twitter @viola_ekene Do you want to go through episode show notes? Click HERE to see them. For sponsorship and advert placements, send a mail to ekeneviola@gmail.com, and to work with me click HERE to see my full service list. Website: www.hiswordmybeauty.com 

This anonymous story reminds me of how painful it is to be abused by the same person(s) supposed to be protecting you. I could relate to this story on so many personal levels and I know you will especially with the #ENDSWAT movement. Don't forget to share this episode. I'd love to hear your thoughts and feedback after listening to this episode.  Please drop me a voice message by clicking this link: https://anchor.fm/viola-the-radio-nerd/message It will be featured in Episode 35. Do not forget to continue protesting either online or offline until the Government gives us what we are demanding.  If you love this podcast and would love to tip me any amount to support on Shukran, click on this link to support on Shukran: https://useshukran.com/cr/viola%20ekene You can also support monthly by becoming a Patron of this podcast. You'll also get tons of benefits once you join any membership level. Click here to join: www.patreon.com/violaekene OR you can support using Anchor Listener support link at the end of this description note. (Scroll to see).  If you'd love to share your story for the upcoming series; 'Stories Around The World' here on this podcast, click this link to download your story prompt: https://mailchi.mp/53a54f624412/thecalmdownpodcastcommunity  If you prefer sending a written copy of your story, beautiful! After writing, send to ekeneviola@gmail.com as a file. It will be read in a subsequent episode of the podcast. You can also follow this podcast on Instagram @the_calm_down_podcast, Twitter @podcastCalm and like the Facebook Page @Calm Down Podcast  To connect with Viola Ekene; the host, follow on Instagram @viola_ekene and twitter @viola_ekene Do you want to go through episode show notes? Click HERE to see them. For sponsorship and advert placements, send a mail to ekeneviola@gmail.com and to work with me click HERE to see my full service list.  Website: www.hiswordmybeauty.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/viola-the-radio-nerd/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/viola-the-radio-nerd/support

This beautiful story by Halima sheds light on the fact that self-acceptance doesn't happen overnight. It is a journey and it's okay to mess up some times. The most important thing is that you keep moving.  I'd love to hear your thoughts and feedback after listening to this episode. Please drop me a voice message by clicking this link: https://anchor.fm/viola-the-radio-nerd/message It will be featured in Episode 34. If you love this podcast and would love to tip me any amount to support on Shukran, click on this link to support on Shukran: https://useshukran.com/cr/viola%20ekene You can also support monthly by becoming a Patron of this podcast. You'll also get tons of benefits once you join any membership level. Click here to join: www.patreon.com/violaekene OR you can support using Anchor Listener support link at the end of this description note. (Scroll to see). If you'd love to share your story for the upcoming series; 'Stories Around The World' here on this podcast, click this link to download your story prompt: https://mailchi.mp/53a54f624412/thecalmdownpodcastcommunity If you prefer sending a written copy of your story, beautiful! After writing, send to ekeneviola@gmail.com as a file. It will be read in a subsequent episode of the podcast. You can also follow this podcast on Instagram @the_calm_down_podcast, Twitter @podcastCalm and like the Facebook Page @Calm Down Podcast To connect with Viola Ekene; the host, follow on Instagram @viola_ekene and twitter @viola_ekene Do you want to go through episode show notes? Click HERE to see them. For sponsorship and advert placements, send a mail to ekeneviola@gmail.com and to work with me click HERE to see my full service list. Website: www.hiswordmybeauty.com

The real reason you haven't started working on that idea is not fear. You feel the market is oversaturated and everybody seems to be doing the same thing you want to do. In this short episode, I explain why everybody is not doing the same thing and why you should stop procrastinating that idea. You are wasting a lot of time. Trust me. I'd love to hear your thoughts and feedback after listening to this episode. Please drop me a voice message by clicking this link: https://anchor.fm/viola-the-radio-nerd/message It will be featured in Episode 33.  If you love this podcast and would love to tip me any amount to support on Shukran, click on this link to support on Shukran: https://useshukran.com/cr/viola%20ekene You can also support monthly by becoming a Patron of this podcast. You'll also get tons of benefits once you join any membership level. Click here to join: www.patreon.com/violaekene OR you can support using Anchor Listener support link at the end of this description note. (Scroll to see). If you'd love to share your story for the upcoming series; 'Stories Around The World' here on this podcast, click this link to download your story prompt: https://mailchi.mp/53a54f624412/thecalmdownpodcastcommunity If you prefer sending a written copy of your story, beautiful! After writing, send to ekeneviola@gmail.com as a file. It will be read in a subsequent episode of the podcast. You can also follow this podcast on Instagram @the_calm_down_podcast, Twitter @podcastCalm and like the Facebook Page @Calm Down Podcast To connect with Viola Ekene; the host, follow on Instagram @viola_ekene and twitter @viola_ekene Do you want to go through episode show notes? Click HERE to see them. For sponsorship and advert placements, send a mail to ekeneviola@gmail.com and to work with me click HERE to see my full service list. Website: www.hiswordmybeauty.com

Uche got to a point of becoming anorexic and taking pills to avoid getting fat which affected her health badly. It's so sad to realize that most times body shaming doesn't always come from strangers on the streets or internet but from our loved ones especially through jokes. This story is one you should definitely listen to and share with your friends. Click the play button to listen to her story. I'll need you to listen and drop your feedback, reviews or opinions as a voice message. Click this link to drop me a voice message: https://anchor.fm/viola-the-radio-nerd/message It will be featured in episode 32! If you love this podcast and would love to tip me any amount to support on Shukran, click on this link to support: https://useshukran.com/cr/viola%20ekene You can also support monthly by becoming a Patron of this podcast. You'll also get tons of benefits once you join any membership level. Click here to join: www.patreon.com/violaekene OR you can support using Anchor Listener support link at the end of this description note. (Scroll to see). Connect with Uche by following on Instagram @youceeanaekwe If you'd love to share your story for the upcoming series; 'Stories Around The World' here on this podcast, click this link to download your story prompt: https://mailchi.mp/53a54f624412/thecalmdownpodcastcommunity If you prefer sending a written copy of your story, beautiful! After writing, send to ekeneviola@gmail.com as a file. It will be read in a subsequent episode of the podcast. You can also follow this podcast on Instagram @the_calm_down_podcast, Twitter @podcastCalm and like the Facebook Page @Calm Down Podcast To connect with Viola Ekene; the host, follow on Instagram @viola_ekene and twitter @viola_ekene Do you want to go through episode show notes? Click HERE to see them. For sponsorship and advert placements, send a mail to ekeneviola@gmail.com and to work with me click HERE to see my full service list. Website: www.hiswordmybeauty.com  

This story is a whole different plot twist to episode 27 where someone anonymously shared how he spent 7 years in the university studying a 5-year course. In this case, Raffy actually regrets not listening to her parents. Now the question is, will our parents always be right in making decisions for us and are young people always right in choosing to follow their heart? I'll need you to listen and drop your feedback, reviews or opinions as a voice message. Click this link to drop me a voice message: https://anchor.fm/viola-the-radio-nerd/message It will be featured in episode 31! If you love this podcast and would love to tip me any amount to support on Shukran, click on this link to support: https://useshukran.com/cr/viola%20ekene You can also support monthly by becoming a Patron of this podcast. You'll also get tons of benefits once you join any membership level. Click here to join: www.patreon.com/violaekene OR you can support using Anchor Listener support link at the end of this description note. (Scroll to see). Connect with Raffy by following on Instagram @akinsrafiat, Twitter @queen_raffy and listening to her podcast; Queen Raffy Space Podcast If you'd love to share your story for the upcoming series; 'Stories Around The World' here on this podcast, click this link to download your story prompt: https://mailchi.mp/53a54f624412/thecalmdownpodcastcommunity If you prefer sending a written copy of your story, beautiful! After writing, send to ekeneviola@gmail.com as a file. It will be read in a subsequent episode of the podcast. You can also follow this podcast on Instagram @the_calm_down_podcast, Twitter @podcastCalm and like the Facebook Page @Calm Down Podcast To connect with Viola Ekene; the host, follow on Instagram @viola_ekene and twitter @viola_ekene Do you want to go through episode show notes? Click HERE to see them. For sponsorship and advert placements, send a mail to ekeneviola@gmail.com and to work with me click HERE to see my full service list. Website: www.hiswordmybeauty.com

The stories on this podcast has opened my eyes to the people's different realities of life. This episode is an amazing story of growth and trusting in your process. To connect with Chizoba, our feature in this episode, follow her on Instagram @discoverworthytales If you love this podcast and would love to tip me any amount to support on Shukran, click on this link to support: https://useshukran.com/cr/viola%20ekene You can also support monthly by becoming a Patron of this podcast. You'll also get tons of benefits once you join any membership level. Click here to join: www.patreon.com/violaekene OR you can support using Anchor Listener support link at the end of this description note. (Scroll to see). If you'd love to share your story for the upcoming series; 'Stories Around The World' here on this podcast, click this link to download your story prompt: https://mailchi.mp/53a54f624412/thecalmdownpodcastcommunity If you prefer sending a written copy of your story, beautiful! After writing, send to ekeneviola@gmail.com as a file. It will be read in a subsequent episode of the podcast. Don't forget to drop a voice message to share your thoughts on this episode. Just click on the voice message icon to do so. Your voice message will be featured on episode 30. You can also follow this podcast on Instagram @the_calm_down_podcast, Twitter @podcastCalm and like the Facebook Page @Calm Down Podcast To connect with Viola Ekene; the host, follow on Instagram @viola_ekene and twitter @viola_ekene Do you want to go through episode show notes? Click HERE to see them. For sponsorship and advert placements, send a mail to ekeneviola@gmail.com and to work with me click HERE to see my full service list. Website: www.hiswordmybeauty.com

Fathers have very significant roles to play in the life of their children. There is a difference between a 'Father' and a 'Dad' and quite a number of men are just 'fathers' and 'providers' to their children. This episode features an Anonymous story on how having an absent father in this person's early childhood days led her to seek validation, acceptance and love from just anybody which always ended in premium tears. There is so much to learn from this beautiful story. If you love this podcast and would love to tip me any amount to support on Shukran, click on this link to support: https://useshukran.com/cr/viola%20ekene You can also support monthly by becoming a Patron of this podcast. You'll also get tons of benefits once you join any membership level. Click here to join: www.patreon.com/violaekene OR you can support using Anchor Listener support link at the end of this description note. (Scroll to see). If you'd love to share your story for the upcoming series; 'Stories Around The World' here on this podcast, click this link to download your story prompt: https://mailchi.mp/53a54f624412/thecalmdownpodcastcommunity If you prefer sending a written copy of your story, beautiful! After writing, send to ekeneviola@gmail.com as a file. It will be read in a subsequent episode of the podcast. Don't forget to drop a voice message to share your thoughts on this episode. Just click on the voice message icon to do so. Your voice message will be featured on episode 28. You can also follow this podcast on Instagram @the_calm_down_podcast, Twitter @podcastCalm and like the Facebook Page @Calm Down Podcast To connect with Viola Ekene; the host, follow on Instagram @viola_ekene and twitter @viola_ekene Do you want to go through episode show notes? Click HERE to see them. For sponsorship and advert placements, send a mail to ekeneviola@gmail.com and to work with me click HERE to see my full service list. Website: www.hiswordmybeauty.com

I am just here to rant and take this off my chest honestly. In this vulnerable bonus episode, I share the bitter side of full-time content creation and why I break down and cry some times. If you are an up and coming content creator or an existing one, you should listen to the end. Don't forget to drop a voice message to share your thoughts on this episode. I'd so much love to hear them. Just click on the voice message icon to do so. The link to drop a voice message is also towards the end of this description. Your voice message will be featured in episode 28 or 29 of this podcast. If you love this podcast and would love to tip me any amount to support on Shukran, click on this link to support: https://useshukran.com/cr/viola%20ekene You can also support monthly by becoming a Patron of this podcast. You'll also get tons of benefits once you join any membership level. Click here to join: www.patreon.com/violaekene OR you can support using Anchor Listener support link at the end of this description note. (Scroll to see). To be a member of this podcast community, click HERE to join. You'll also get a Story Prompt I created to help and guide you in sharing your story if you'd love to on 'Stories Around The World' series. To listen to what the series is all about and hear other people's real-life stories, listen from episode 26 upwards. You can also follow this podcast on Instagram @the_calm_down_podcast, Twitter @podcastCalm and like the Facebook Page @Calm Down Podcast To connect with Viola Ekene; the host, follow on Instagram @viola_ekene and twitter @viola_ekene Do you want to go through episode show notes? Click HERE to see them. For sponsorship and advert placements, send a mail to ekeneviola@gmail.com and to work with me click HERE to see my full service list. Website: www.hiswordmybeauty.com

This episode was quite emotional for me because most African young people can relate to this some way. Our Feature for 'Stories Around The World' in this episode who pleaded anonymity shared what he went through spending 7 years in University studying a 5-year course because the grand-parents (Current guardian) wanted everybody in the family to either be a doctor or an engineer. He also shared how his cousins and siblings went through the same ordeal in the hands of the guardian. If you love this podcast and would love to tip me any amount to support on Shukran, click on this link to support: https://useshukran.com/cr/viola%20ekene You can also support monthly by becoming a Patron of this podcast. You'll also get tons of benefits once you join any membership level. Click here to join: www.patreon.com/violaekene OR you can support using Anchor Listener support link at the end of this description note. (Scroll to see). If you'd love to share your story for the upcoming series; 'Stories Around The World' here on this podcast, click this link to download your story prompt: https://mailchi.mp/53a54f624412/thecalmdownpodcastcommunity If you prefer sending a written copy of your story, beautiful! After writing, send to ekeneviola@gmail.com as a file. It will be read in a subsequent episode of the podcast. Don't forget to drop a voice message to share your thoughts on this episode. Just click on the voice message icon to do so. Your voice message will be featured on episode 28. You can also follow this podcast on Instagram @the_calm_down_podcast, Twitter @podcastCalm and like the Facebook Page @Calm Down Podcast To connect with Viola Ekene; the host, follow on Instagram @viola_ekene and twitter @viola_ekene Do you want to go through episode show notes? Click HERE to see them. For sponsorship and advert placements, send a mail to ekeneviola@gmail.com and to work with me click HERE to see my full service list. Website: www.hiswordmybeauty.com

Nabih Bulos who is a staff foreign correspondent in the Middle East for the LA Times covering Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey, Iraq, Libya & Yemen shared his story on surviving the fire explosions that occurred on 4th August 2020 in Beirut the capital city of Lebanon from less than 5oo yards away. You can also click HERE to read his article on LA Times. To support victims of the explosions through local and international NGOs dedicated to this course, Click HERE and HERE to download a list of them If you love this podcast and would love to tip me any amount to support on Shukran, click on this link to support: https://useshukran.com/cr/viola%20ekene You can also support monthly by becoming a Patron of this podcast. You'll also get tons of benefits once you join any membership level. Click here to join: www.patreon.com/violaekene OR you can support using Anchor Listener support link at the end of this description note. (Scroll to see). If you'd love to share your story for the upcoming series; 'Stories Around The World' here on this podcast, click this link to download your story prompt: https://mailchi.mp/53a54f624412/thecalmdownpodcastcommunity  If you prefer sending a written copy of your story, beautiful! After writing, send to ekeneviola@gmail.com as a file. It will be read in a subsequent episode of the podcast. Don't forget to drop a voice message to share your thoughts on this episode. Just click on the voice message icon to do so. Your voice message will be featured on episode 26. You can connect with Nabih Bulos on Instagram @nabihbulos and Twitter @nabihbulos  You can also follow this podcast on Instagram @the_calm_down_podcast, Twitter @podcastCalm and like the Facebook Page @Calm Down Podcast To connect with Viola Ekene; the host, follow on Instagram @viola_ekene and twitter @viola_ekene Do you want to go through episode show notes? Click HERE to see them.  For sponsorship and advert placements, send a mail to ekeneviola@gmail.com and to work with me click HERE to see my full service list. Website: www.hiswordmybeauty.com

In this episode, we explore the reality of being a single mother here in Nigeria. The stigma, mental health challenges and anxiety that comes with it is real. Our guest; Ronke Lawal who is a single mother of three boys shares that reality with us. If you know any single mom, please share this episode with her to encourage and remind her she is doing absolutely amazing, If you love this podcast and would love to tip me any amount to support on Shukran, click on this link: https://useshukran.com/cr/viola%20ekene You can also support monthly by becoming a Patron of this podcast. You'll also get tons of benefits once you join any membership level. Click here to join: www.patreon.com/violaekene OR you can support using Anchor Listener support link at the end of this description note. (Scroll to see). If you'd love to share your story for the upcoming series; 'Stories Around The World' here on this podcast, click this link to download your story prompt: https://mailchi.mp/53a54f624412/thecalmdownpodcastcommunity Don't forget to drop a voice message to share your thoughts on this episode. Just click on the voice message icon to do so. Your voice message will be featured on episode 26. You can connect with the guest, Ronke Lawal on Instagram @thesquarepegwonder and Twitter @squarepegwonder Her website is www.thesquarepegwonder.com You can also follow this podcast on Instagram @the_calm_down_podcast, Twitter @podcastCalm and like the Facebook Page @Calm Down Podcast To connect with Viola Ekene; the host, follow on Instagram @viola_ekene and twitter @viola_ekene Do you want to go through episode show notes? Click HERE to see them. If you have any submission for the Reality Check Segment, please send a mail to ekeneviola@gmail.com or leave a direct message on the podcast Instagram handle @the_calm_down_podcast or twitter @PodcastCalm. For sponsorship and advert placements, send a mail to ekeneviola@gmail.com and to work with me click HERE to see my full service list. Website: www.hiswordmybeauty.com

Our guest on this episode, Chelsey Peat who is living with Sturge Weber syndrome shared what it is all about and how growing up with this affected her social life and mental health. This episode aims to raise awareness on this condition which happens in 1 to 50,000 births while encouraging persons living with this syndrome not to let it define them. If you love this podcast and would love to tip me any amount to support on Shukran, click on this link: https://useshukran.com/cr/viola%20ekene You can also support by becoming a Patron of this podcast. You'll also get tons of benefits once you join any membership level. Click here to join: www.patreon.com/violaekene OR you can support using Anchor Listener support link at the end of this description note. (Scroll to see). If you'd love to share your story for the upcoming series; 'Stories Around The World' here on this podcast, click this link to download your story prompt: https://mailchi.mp/53a54f624412/thecalmdownpodcastcommunity Don't forget to drop a voice message to share your thoughts on this episode. Just click on the voice message icon to do so. Your voice message will be featured on episode 25. You can connect with the guest, Chelsey Peat on Instagram @chelseypeat and Facebook @Chelsey Peat You can also follow this podcast on Instagram @the_calm_down_podcast, Twitter @podcastCalm and like the Facebook Page @Calm Down Podcast To connect with Viola Ekene; the host, follow on Instagram @viola_ekene and twitter @viola_ekene Do you want to go through episode show notes? Click HERE to see them. If you have any submission for the Reality Check Segment, please send a mail to ekeneviola@gmail.com or leave a direct message on the podcast Instagram handle @the_calm_down_podcast or twitter @PodcastCalm. You can also send a mail to ekeneviola@gmail.com For sponsorship and advert placements, send a mail to ekeneviola@gmail.com and to work with me click HERE to see my full service list. Website: www.hiswordmybeauty.com

Hundreds of people living with albinism are still hunted, their body parts dismembered and being killed in Tanzania, Malawi, some East/West African countries and in some parts of the world. This episode is a voice for people living with albinism and a reminder that they are normal and shouldn't be judged based on their skin colour. Our guest, Tomi is confidence personified and I hope this episode educates and inspire you. No one should be discriminated against because of their skin colour.  Link to YouTube video of survivor of persons with albinism attacks in Tanzania: https://youtu.be/zxw_cQ6JMKE Link to YouTube video of sunscreens that do not leave a white cast on the skin: https://youtu.be/iyyrE3tUv-M If you love this podcast and would love to tip me any amount to support on Shukran, click on this link: https://useshukran.com/cr/viola%20ekene  You can also support by becoming a Patron of this podcast. You'll also get tons of benefits once you join any membership level. Click here to join: www.patreon.com/violaekene OR you can support using Anchor Listener support link at the end of this description note. (Scroll to see). If you'd love to share your story for the upcoming series here on this podcast, click this link to download your story prompt: https://mailchi.mp/53a54f624412/thecalmdownpodcastcommunity Don't forget to drop a voice message to share your thoughts on this episode. Just click on the voice message icon to do so. Your voice message will be featured on episode 24.  You can connect with the guest, Oluwatomi Adeworanon on Instagram @oluwatomiii You can also follow this podcast on Instagram @the_calm_down_podcast, Twitter @podcastCalm and like the Facebook Page @Calm Down Podcast  To connect with Viola Ekene; the host, follow on Instagram @viola_ekene and twitter @viola_ekene  Do you want to go through episode show notes? Click HERE to see them. If you have any submission for the Reality Check Segment, please send a mail to ekeneviola@gmail.com or leave a direct message on the podcast Instagram handle @the_calm_down_podcast or twitter @PodcastCalm. You can also send a mail to ekeneviola@gmail.com  For sponsorship and advert placements, send a mail to ekeneviola@gmail.com and to work with me click HERE to see my full service list.  Music used: Views used Website: www.hiswordmybeauty.com

In this episode, we explore the reason people take dental hygiene for granted. Our guest is a Dental Surgeon at Oakville Dental Centre, Ibadan, Oyo State Nigeria. She explains everything you need to know about dental hygiene from scaling and polishing, hole in a tooth, teeth whitening, using braces and so much more.  If you love this podcast and would to tip me any amount to support, If you love this podcast and would love to tip me any amount to support on Shukran, click on this link: https://useshukran.com/cr/viola%20ekene You can also support by becoming a Patron of this podcast. You'll also get tons of benefits once you join any membership level. Click here to join: www.patreon.com/violaekene OR you can support using Anchor Listener support link at the end of this description note. (Scroll to see). If you'd love to share your story for the upcoming series here on this podcast, click this link to download your story prompt: https://mailchi.mp/53a54f624412/thecalmdownpodcastcommunity Dr Blessing Ogbonnanya Social Media Platforms  Her blog: https://loveissues7.blogspot.com/  Instagram @the_lovejunkie   Twitter @BibiloveJunkie  Phone Number: +2347032841387  Don't forget to drop a voice message to share your thoughts on this episode. Just click on the voice message icon to do so.  You can also follow this podcast on Instagram @the_calm_down_podcast, Twitter @podcastCalm and like the Facebook Page @Calm Down Podcast To connect with Viola Ekene; the host, follow on Instagram @viola_ekene and twitter @viola_ekene Do you want to go through episode show notes? Click HERE to see them. If you have any submission for the Reality Check Segment, please send a mail to ekeneviola@gmail.com or leave a direct message on the podcast Instagram handle @the_calm_down_podcast or twitter @PodcastCalm. You can also send a mail to ekeneviola@gmail.com For sponsorship and advert placements, send a mail to ekeneviola@gmail.com and to work with me click HERE to see my full service list. Website: www.hiswordmybeauty.com

If you love this podcast and would love to become a patron of it, click this link: www.patreon.com/violaekene to become one and join a membership level. You will also get to unlock a special offer to advertise your businesses or services for free on an episode of this podcast. To get updates on new episodes and never miss a thing, click HERE to sign up to this podcast newsletter Our feature in the Common Sense Rule segment of this episode is Uche Anaekwe; a book lover and fitness enthusiast. You can click HERE to connect with her on Instagram. You can also follow this podcast on Instagram @the_calm_down_podcast, twitter @podcastCalm and like the Facebook Page @Calm Down Podcast To connect with Viola Ekene; the host, follow on Instagram @viola_ekene and twitter @viola_ekene Do you want to go through episode show notes? Click HERE to see them If you have any submission for the Reality Check Segment, please send a mail to ekeneviola@gmail.com or leave a direct message on the podcast Instagram handle @the_calm_down_podcast or twitter @PodcastCalm. You can also send a mail to ekeneviola@gmail.com For sponsorship, send a mail to ekeneviola@gmail.com and to work with me click HERE to see my full service list. Website: www.hiswordmybeauty.com

If you love this podcast and would love to become a patron of it, click this link: www.patreon.com/violaekene to become one and join a membership level. You will also get to unlock a special offer to advertise your businesses or services for free on an episode of this podcast. To get updates on new episodes and never miss a thing, click HERE to sign up to this podcast newsletter The blog post on 'If it steals your joy', it's not worth it: https://hiswordmybeauty.com/its-not-worth-it-if-it-steals-your-joy/ Dr Alexander Gray's Social Media Platforms His website: www.apostlealexandergray7.com Facebook Page: Apostle Dr Alexander Gray Our feature in the Common Sense Rule segment of this episode is Klawdia Onyii Anonu-Okonkwo. You can click HERE to connect with her on Facebook You can also follow this podcast on Instagram @the_calm_down_podcast, twitter @podcastCalm and like the Facebook Page @Calm Down Podcast To connect with Viola Ekene; the host, follow on Instagram @viola_ekene and twitter @viola_ekene Do you want to go through episode show notes? Click HERE to see them If you have any submission for the Reality Check Segment, please send a mail to ekeneviola@gmail.com or leave a direct message on the podcast Instagram handle @the_calm_down_podcast or twitter @PodcastCalm. You can also send a mail to ekeneviola@gmail.com For sponsorship, send a mail to ekeneviola@gmail.com and to work with me click HERE to see my full service list. Website: www.hiswordmybeauty.com

#hiswordforyou series are short random episodes of this podcast where I share my thoughts, random musings, meditations and what the Holy Spirit has laid in my heart for you wherever I am at any given point in time. There are no segments in these series like the others. Just me pouring out my heart to you.  I hope it blesses your heart and uplifts your spirit. If you love this podcast and would love to support, Click HERE to become a patron and enjoy exclusive content and behind-the-scenes. To get updates on new episodes and never miss a thing, click HERE to sign up to this podcast newsletter You can also follow this podcast on Instagram @the_calm_down_podcast, twitter @PodcastCalm and like the Facebook Page @Calm Down Podcast To connect with Viola Ekene; the host, follow on Instagram @viola_ekene and twitter @viola_ekene Follow on Tik Tok by clicking HERE. You can find me on Triller @viola_ekene Do you want to go through episode show notes? Click HERE to see them For sponsorship, send a mail to ekeneviola@gmail.com and to work with me click HERE to see my full service list. Website: www.hiswordmybeauty.com

If you love this podcast and would love to become a patron of it, click this link: www.patreon.com/violaekene to become one and join a membership level. You will also get to unlock a special offer to advertise your businesses or services for free on an episode of this podcast. To get updates on new episodes and never miss a thing, click HERE to sign up to this podcast newsletter Kandice Benford's Social Media Platforms Instagram @kndc85 Kandice self love movement page on Instagram @selflovemovement2019 Click HERE to shop Kandice's amazing self-love T-shirts Connect With Chinwuba Evelyn; Our Feature On The Common Sense Rule Segment Instagram @eve-chinwuba Facebook @Eve Chinwuba You can also follow this podcast on Instagram @the_calm_down_podcast, twitter @podcastCalm and like the Facebook Page @Calm Down Podcast To connect with Viola Ekene; the host, follow on Instagram @viola_ekene and twitter @viola_ekene Do you want to go through episode show notes? Click HERE to see them If you have any submission for the Reality Check Segment, please send a mail to ekeneviola@gmail.com or leave a direct message on the podcast Instagram handle @the_calm_down_podcast or twitter @PodcastCalm. You can also send a mail to ekeneviola@gmail.com For sponsorship, send a mail to ekeneviola@gmail.com and to work with me click HERE to see my full service list. Website: www.hiswordmybeauty.com

If you love this podcast and would love to become a patron of it, click this link: www.patreon.com/violaekene to become one and join a membership level. You will also get to unlock a special offer to advertise your businesses or services for free on an episode of this podcast. To get updates on new episodes and never miss a thing, click HERE to sign up to this podcast newsletter Onleilove Alston Social Media Platforms Instagram @propheticwhirlwind YouTube Channel: Prophetic Whirlwind Onleilove Alston's Website: www.propheticwhirlwind.com You can also follow this podcast on Instagram @the_calm_down_podcast, twitter @podcastCalm and like the Facebook Page @Calm Down Podcast To connect with Viola Ekene; the host, follow on Instagram @viola_ekene and twitter @viola_ekene Do you want to go through episode show notes? Click HERE to see them If you have any submission for the Reality Check Segment, please send a mail to ekeneviola@gmail.com or leave a direct message on the podcast Instagram handle @the_calm_down_podcast or twitter @PodcastCalm For sponsorship, send a mail to ekeneviola@gmail.com and to work with me click HERE to see my full service list. Website: www.hiswordmybeauty.com

#hiswordforyou series are short random episodes of this podcast where I share my thoughts, random musings, meditations and what the Holy Spirit has laid in my heart for you wherever I am at any given point in time. There are no segments in these series like the others. Just me pouring out my heart to you.  I hope it blesses your heart and uplifts your spirit. To get updates on new episodes and never miss a thing, click HERE to sign up to this podcast newsletter You can also follow this podcast on Instagram @the_calm_down_podcast, twitter @PodcastCalm and like the Facebook Page @Calm Down Podcast To connect with Viola Ekene; the host, follow on Instagram @viola_ekene and twitter @viola_ekene Follow on Tik Tok by clicking HERE. You can find me on Triller @viola_ekene Do you want to go through episode show notes? Click HERE to see them For sponsorship, send a mail to ekeneviola@gmail.com and to work with me click HERE to see my full service list. Website: www.hiswordmybeauty.com

To get updates on new episodes and never miss a thing, click HERE to sign up to this podcast newsletter Uche Anaekwe Social Media Platforms Instagram @dhe_bibliophile Twitter @youceeanaekwe You can also follow this podcast on Instagram @the_calm_down_podcast, twitter @podcastCalm and like the Facebook Page @Calm Down Podcast To connect with Viola Ekene; the host, follow on Instagram @viola_ekene and twitter @viola_ekene Do you want to go through episode show notes? Click HERE to see them If you have any submission for the Reality Check Segment, please send a mail to ekeneviola@gmail.com or leave a direct message on the podcast Instagram handle @the_calm_down_podcast or twitter @PodcastCalm For sponsorship, send a mail to ekeneviola@gmail.com and to work with me click HERE to see my full service list. Website: www.hiswordmybeauty.com Shalom!

Blog post of this bonus episode with pictures of books read: https://hiswordmybeauty.com/books-i-read-in-the-first-quarter-of-2020-plus-my-current-read-list-bonus-episode/ The apps i mostly use in reading soft copy of books are Bambooks and Anybooks To get updates on new episodes and never miss a thing, click HERE to sign up to this podcast newsletter You can also follow this podcast on Instagram @the_calm_down_podcast, twitter @PodcastCalm and like the Facebook Page @Calm Down Podcast To connect with Viola Ekene; the host, follow on Instagram @viola_ekene and twitter @viola_ekene Follow on Tik tok by clicking HERE. You can find me on Triller @viola_ekene Do you want to go through episode show notes? Click HERE to see them If you have any submission for the Reality Check Segment, please send a mail to ekeneviola@gmail.com or leave a direct message on the podcast Instagram handle @the_calm_down_podcast or twitter @PodcastCalm For sponsorship, send a mail to ekeneviola@gmail.com and to work with me click HERE to see my full service list. Website: www.hiswordmybeauty.com

To get updates on new episodes and never miss a thing, click HERE to sign up to this podcast newsletter Time Start Frames For the Segments Issues Segment -2:16 Reality Check Segment - 24:23 Common Sense Rule Segment - 25:40 You can also follow this podcast on Instagram @the_calm_down_podcast, twitter @PodcastCalm and like the Facebook Page @Calm Down Podcast To connect with Viola Ekene; the host, follow on Instagram @viola_ekene and twitter @viola_ekene Follow on Tik tok by clicking HERE. You can find me on Triller @viola_ekene Do you want to go through episode show notes? Click HERE to see them If you have any submission for the Reality Check Segment, please send a mail to ekeneviola@gmail.com or leave a direct message on the podcast Instagram handle @the_calm_down_podcast or twitter @PodcastCalm For sponsorship, send a mail to ekeneviola@gmail.com and to work with me click HERE to see my full service list. Website: www.hiswordmybeauty.com

To get updates on new episodes and never miss a thing, click HERE to sign up to this podcast newsletter Time Frames For the Segments Issues Segment -3:02 Reality Check Segment - 11:39 Common Sense Rule Segment - 18:12 You can also follow this podcast on Instagram @the_calm_down_podcast, twitter @PodcastCalm and like the Facebook Page @Calm Down Podcast To connect with Viola Ekene; the host, follow on Instagram @viola_ekene and twitter @viola_ekene Do you want to go through episode show notes? Click HERE to see them If you have any submission for the Reality Check Segment, please send a mail to ekeneviola@gmail.com or leave a direct message on the podcast Instagram handle @the_calm_down_podcast or twitter @PodcastCalm For sponsorship, send a mail to ekeneviola@gmail.com and to work with me click HERE to see my full service list. Website: www.hiswordmybeauty.com

To get updates on new episodes and never miss a thing, click HERE to sign up to this podcast newsletter Fisayo Adeyemi Social Media Platforms Instagram @fisayoade_ Twitter @fisayoade_ YouTube Channel @Fisayo Ade Fisayo Adeyemi's Website: www.fisayoade.com You can also follow this podcast on Instagram @the_calm_down_podcast, twitter @podcastCalm and like the Facebook Page @Calm Down Podcast To connect with Viola Ekene; the host, follow on Instagram @viola_ekene and twitter @viola_ekene Do you want to go through episode show notes? Click HERE to see them If you have any submission for the Reality Check Segment, please send a mail to ekeneviola@gmail.com or leave a direct message on the podcast Instagram handle @the_calm_down_podcast or twitter @PodcastCalm For sponsorship, send a mail to ekeneviola@gmail.com and to work with me click HERE to see my full service list. Website: www.hiswordmybeauty.com

In the Issues segment, Joshua Kesena our guest who was an ex-masturbation, drugs and sex addict shared the best and only way to overcome masturbation. For the Common Sense Rule Segment, we look at 6 awkward questions you should never ask people because they are none of your business. To get updates on new episodes and never miss a thing, click HERE to sign up to this podcast newsletter Joshua Kesena Social Media Platforms Instagram @joshuakesena Twitter @joshthefiend YouTube Channel @TheKesenas Podcast: Free Indeed Podcast with Josh You can also follow this podcast on Instagram @the_calm_down_podcast and like the Facebook Page @Calm Down Podcast To connect with Viola Ekene; the host, follow on Instagram @viola_ekene and twitter @viola_ekene Want to go through episode show notes? Click HERE to see them Website: www.hiswordmybeauty.com To participate in the Reality Check Segment, Please send a mail to ekeneviola@gmail.com or send a direct message to the Instagram handle @the_calm_down_podcast. If you love this podcast, please give me good ratings, a review and subscribe on any podcast listening app/platform you use in listening to podcasts. Shalom!

Sharing eight ways you can genuinely support your friends business or hustle in the Issues Segment. Do you want to send any concerns or issue bothering you for my advice and that of this podcast community, send a mail to ekeneviola@gmail.com The Common Sense Rule Segment had us talking sense to people that spit indiscriminately. Loads of fun and laughter i tell you! To read Episode Show Notes, click HERE. To receive updates on new episodes, sign up to this podcast newsletter by clicking HERE Social Media Follow this podcast on Instagram @the_calm_down_podcast Facebook Page @Calm Down Podcast Viola Ekene the host on Instagram @viola_ekene and Twitter @viola_ekene Blog: www.hiswordmybeauty.com If you love and enjoy this podcast, please give me five star ratings, review, subscribe and share. I'll really appreciate that

Most young people do not reach out to ask for financial help from their parents or loved ones because they believe it will portray them as a weak person. See, it is totally fine to ask for money when you are choking. Totally fine! In this episode i shared how to go about this plus other financial issues we seem to overlook. To send a mail, please send to ekeneviola@gmail.com You can follow on Social Media Instagram @the_calm_down_podcast Like Facebook Page @Calm Down Podcast Viola Ekene on Instagram @viola_ekene and Twitter @viola_ekene. Blog is www.hiswordmybeauty.com and you can like my Facebook Page @HiswordMybeauty Sign up to receive new episode updates by clicking HERE Love You!

I was diagnosed of Viral Encephalitis which is an inflammation of the brain when i was 18. I had very slim chances of survival and was hospitalized for a month plus. I was also unconscious most times and on oxygen. This disease happens one in 1 out of 2000 ailments. I'm sharing this part of my journey to encourage you that everything works together for your good. I share how i was able to navigate through it and how the faith of Jesus kept me. I hope this uplifts your spirit and constantly reminds you that you are not alone. To send a mail of anything you need my help or that of the members of the community on for the Reality Check Segment, send to the email address; ekeneviola@gmail.com or send a direct message to the podcast Instagram handle @the_calm_down_podcast To receive new episode updates, sign up for our news letter by clicking HERE. Please if you love this podcast, subscribe, rate and leave me a review to enable more people discover it. I'll really appreciate if you do that on any podcast app you're  listening with right now. Social Media Platforms Let's connect on social media! Instagram: the_calm_down_podcast Facebook Page: Calm Down Podcast You can follow my personal page on Instagram @viola_ekene and Twitter @viola_ekene This podcast is available on all podcast listening apps/platforms

In the Issues Segment of this episode, we understand that discovering your purpose shouldn't be something you bother about because it comes in different dimensions. Our pains are struggles are also part of our purpose discovery process which never ends even when we leave this world. A member of the community just shared a testimony of how Episode 5 where i explained why we should go with flow encouraged and resonated so much with her as she almost committed suicide last year (2019) . This was for the Reality Check Segment In the Common Sense Rule Segment, i rant and also talk about people that have the habit of always straining their necks to see what you're doing on your phone when sitting beside you. There are also people that when you show them a picture/meme you came across while scrolling on social media, they collect the phone and continue to scroll. Sooo annoying! Lol! If you have anything you are currently struggling with, and need my  opinion and that of the community before making a decision, please send a mail to ekeneviola@gmail.com or drop a direct message on our Instagram page @the-calm-down-podcast Sign up for our news letter to receive updates on new episodes, get show notes and be featured on an episode of the podcast. Click HERE to sign up LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Episode 5: How To Go With The Flow Join This Podcast Community Social Media Info Instagram @the_calm_down_podcast Facebook page @Calm Down Podcast Twitter@viola_ekene Instagram @viola_ekene Also share and leave me with good ratings so other people can find this podcast and be blessed as well. Love you!

In this episode, we learn how to go with the flow when it comes to following our dreams and doing the things we love in the Issues segment. In the Reality Check Segment, a member of the community needs an advice on how to overcome the jealousy she feels for his/her best friend.  Viola gives her own advice and i urge you to do so too by sending a direct message to us on Instagram @the_calm_down_podcast or drop a comment with your advice whenever it is posted to our Instagram Page. In the Common Sense Rule Segment, we learn 10 things you should never say to someone that is depressed or that opened up to you that he/she is depressed. Be a part of the Calm Down Podcast  Community by following us on Instagram @the_calm_down_podcast and on twitter @viola_ekene. Like our Facebook Page @the calm down Podcast Sign up for our news letter to receive updates on new episodes. Click HERE to sign up Also share and leave me with good ratings so other people can find this podcast and be blessed as well. Love you!

In this episode, we learn how to set realistic and achievable goals for the new year without procrastination in the Issues segment. In the Reality Check Segment, a member of the community needs an advice on how to start up something he had always wanted to do. Viola gives her own advice and i urge you to do so too by sending a DM to us on Instagram @the_calm_down_podcast or drop a comment with your advice whenever it is posted to our Instagram Page. In the Common Sense Rule Segment, we address the issue of people smacking their mouth or tongue while eating or using a toothpick. Mannn! That really needs to stop! Be a part of the Calm Down Podcast  Community by following us on Instagram @the_calm_down_podcast and on twitter @viola_ekene.  Like our Facebook Page @the calm down Podcast Sign up to our news letter to receive updates on new episodes. Click HERE to sign up Also share and leave me with good ratings so other people can find this podcast and be blessed as well. Love you!

In this episode, we look at the different ways we undermine ourselves and don’t go for what we want because we are waiting for a ‘big’ opportunity to come through. I also proffer solutions on how we can put ourselves out there regardless. In the Reality Check segment, a member of the community seeks help on how to ‘be’ and ‘stay’ content. (I kept saying 'consistent'. That was a mistake. Sorry about that!) Ever being told by someone you’re meeting after a long time that oh! You look fat or you’re so skinny? We correct that manner-less statement in the Common Sense Rule Segment. I hope you love it! Don't miss out on new episodes! Subscribe to my newsletter by clicking HERE.  Please share and also recommend this podcast to friends. Love you!

You don’t have to always work day in day out to be considered hard working to be able to make it. Learn to take that nap, break or vacation and have a me-time. It’s also part of your journey and success story. I hope you enjoy this episode. Please share and give me a good review to help others find this podcast as well. Are you struggling with something and need advise on it? In the Reality Check segment of this episode, I tackle a mail sent to me by a listener on self esteem and body shaming. You can send yours to ekeneviola@gmail.com. The Instagram post I read out is from @meejakess. You can follow me on Instagram @viola_ekene and twitter @viola_ekene Don't miss out on any episode! You can sign up for my weekly newsletters by clicking HERE.

Every end of the year, there is this pressure to be hard on ourselves because we feel we haven’t achieved a lot like ‘others’ have. In this episode Viola Ekene (The Radio Nerd) tackles five practical ways on handling this anxiety. Please share and subscribe if this blesses your heart and if you have any question or anything you’re going through you want me to advise or hear my opinions on, please send a mail to ekeneviola@gmail.com and I’ll handle it in the next episode. Kisses! Don't miss out on any episode. You can sign up to our newsletter so you don't miss out on anything. Click HERE to do so.

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