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The Overthinker PodcastIntimacy and VulnerabilityWe talk about building intimacy and vulnerability in relationships and how it improves the quality of our lives.
2024-05-2723 minThe Overthinker PodcastCheck InLagos is Hot. But the company is good. Ore and Tobi have their first physical recording in years. Very fun, fast paced and overthinkery.
2024-05-0229 minThe Overthinker PodcastOn ContentmentIn this episode, we talk about contentment and what it looks like for us, and you can rest assured that Ore spoke about the books listed below.
1. The Whole Christ - Sinclair Ferguson
2. Rejoice and Tremble - Michael Reeves
3. What Is Saving Faith? - John Piper
2024-02-0940 minThe Overthinker PodcastNew Year Same YouIn this episode, Tobi and Ore discuss their beef with New Year resolutions and goals.
2024-02-011h 10The Overthinker PodcastCo-ExistingImmaculate vibes. What does that mean? Listen to this episode and see how Ore & Tobi discuss, in a somewhat unhinged manner, what coexisting should be.
2023-08-1535 minThe Overthinker PodcastOre & TobiIn this episode Ore and Tobi talk. From Christian books to Norse mythology to spoilers for the TV show Suits, Ore and Tobi bring a very eclectic episode leaving them wondering what the episode might really be about.
2023-08-0836 minThe Overthinker PodcastOverthinkingWelcome a new Co-host to the overthinker podcast - Tobi. We talk about overthinking, black mirror, being eldest sibling and Bluey, Tobi's new favorite show. Tobi definitely does not illegally stream Bluey.
Article: https://www.verywellmind.com/how-to-know-when-youre-overthinking-5077069#citation-6
Books Mentioned:
Mere Christianity by CS Lewis
The Screwtape Letters by CS Lewis
Deeper by Dane Ortlund
Nearly All The Men in Lagos are Mad by Damilare Kuku
Maame by Jessica George
Songs Mentioned:
Beloved by Switchfoot
2023-08-0137 minThe Overthinker PodcastQuestionsIn this episode, I talk about the important questions I have asked myself about romantic relationships and childbirth and why I believe it is important to question ourselves and find answers before we make these life-changing decisions.
And this concludes my reflection series. Okay maybe there will be a bonus episode but who knows what will happen.
Leave your comments and feel free to reach out to me on my Instagram @theoverthinkersplace.
2022-10-2415 minThe Overthinker PodcastFamilyIn this episode, I reflect on my relationship with my family and what I have learnt from our interactions.
Here are the books I talk about in this episode
1. Open Water by Caleb Azumah Nelson
2. Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
3. Tales from the Cafe: Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
Thank you always for listening.
2022-10-1229 minThe Overthinker PodcastDeathIn this episode, I talk about Death and how confronting the truth that I will die started my journey to living a happier life. The idea to not avoid talking about death and embrace its eventuality in my day to day was first presented to me in the book ''When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi'' which I talk about in this episode.
Just one more question have you ever thought about how you would spend your time if you knew the day you would die?
2022-08-0220 minThe Overthinker PodcastBeautyIn this episode, I talk about beauty standards, how they have affected me and my resolve on the topic.
And here is a link to the article I talk about in this episode: https://oreoluwaabidoye.com/24/pretty-cute-or-beautiful/
Happy Listening
2022-07-2622 min
The Overthinker PodcastGriefIn this episode, I talk about grief, how it is an ongoing process and I share the different grief points in my life that I carry with me. I hope you enjoy it and feel free to let me know how you handle grief.
And always remember be gentle with yourself
2022-02-0926 minThe Overthinker PodcastReflectionIn this episode, I reflect on the year 2021 the different strides I made in areas of my life and what I am looking forward to in 2022.
Thank You all for sticking with me.
2022-01-3123 minThe Overthinker PodcastA Conversation On ChristianityIn this episode, Mr Johnson and I talk about growing up in the church, religion, and our ongoing relationship with Christianity. We challenge people to be self thinkers in line with the gospel and not be afraid to seek knowledge and challenge the status quo.
2021-05-1742 minThe Overthinker PodcastA Conversation On ContentIn this episode, Mr Johnson and I have a rather interesting conversation on how the content we consume affects us.
Book Mentioned in the episode; Notes on a Nervous Planet by Matt Haig
2021-04-2327 minThe Overthinker PodcastA Conversation on FriendshipIn this episode, Mr Johnson and I talk about friendship, and we share a little bit on our friendship history and deliberate steps we have taken in building our friendship.
2021-04-0936 minThe Overthinker PodcastLady In WaitingThere are just some things I find rather irksome and the idea behind Lady in Waiting is one of them. If you've seen Bridgerton you'll know what I'm talking about. The idea that a woman is not complete until she gets married until she "settles down''. Another phrase I detest. Enjoy!
Books Mentioned in this episode
1. The rest of the Story by Sarah Dessen
2. Maybe you should talk by Lori Gottlieb
3. Modern Romance: An Investigation by Aziz Ansari and Eric Klinenberg
2021-02-0325 minThe Overthinker PodcastThoughts on being Nigerian in 2020In this episode, we talk about ongoing police brutality in Nigeria. We discuss how we are coping in the wake of everything that is happened from the first day of protest to the demoralising speech from the president and everything in-between. We end with our path forward and attempt to find rest in hope for a better tomorrow.
Thank you to Toyosi, Ibkun, Tobi and Dami for having this difficult conversation with me.
Welcome to 2021
2021-01-041h 07The Overthinker PodcastA conversation with ToyosiAs we close 2020 in yet another lockdown and look forward to 2021, I attempt to unpack 2020 with my friend Toyosi. We discuss our highs and lows of the year and what we are looking forward to in 2021.
And it wouldn't be The OverThinker Podcast if we didn't talk about books below is a list of all the books we talked about in this episode;
- Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman
- An Orchestra of Minorities by Chigozie Obioma
- The Beautiful Struggle by Ta-Nehisi Coates
- Clap Befor...
2020-12-3030 min
The Outliers Circle PodcastEP 2: Settling InOn this episode join our host Tosin Adedipe and founder Ibukun Ogundipe. Featured on this episode are members of the Outliers Circle community, Nnedi Nnadi and Oreoluwa Abidoye.In this episode, we discussed Transportation, Food, Accommodation, Financial Management as a student, SIM Cards, Online modules, Health, Side Gig/part time jobs,Discounts and any extra info we believe we should share.P.S: You'll hear a bit of an echo during this recording, we have taken note and will work on improving the quality in future episodes. Thanks for understanding.***If...
2020-10-261h 02The Overthinker PodcastIsolation Diaries - 08 Hello To GoodByeThank you for coming on this Isolation Diaries journey with me, in this episode I talk about all the books I have read in the last few months important lesson learnt from isolating and what comes next.
2020-07-2222 minThe Overthinker PodcastIsolation Diaries 07 - Rape Culture and the Way ForwardIn this episode of the Isolation Diaries, I share my views on sexual molestation, assault and all forms of sexual misconduct that many women across the world have experienced, still experience and will continue to experience until we all collectively start taking the necessary steps towards accountability and clearly defined pathways for reporting perpetrators and supporting victims.
Let me know your thoughts on this issue as well as how you believe we can do better as a society.
2020-06-2519 minThe Overthinker PodcastIsolation Diaries 06 - Staying Sane and ProductiveIn this week’s episode, I explore productive and the tendency to run yourself into the ground given the current state of affairs.
I talk about the new normal and how this will impact working going forward. I explore tips on how to be gentle with yourself, emphasize the need to take breaks, and prioritize your health above all.
2020-06-0515 minThe Overthinker PodcastIsolation Diaries 05 - Book RecommendationsIn this week's episode of Isolation Diaries, I share a few of my best reads over the years, I talk about why I love the books and have a surprise announcement at the end of the episode, you definitely have to listen till the very end of the episode to catch it.
Below are the names and authors of all the books I recommend, happy reading!
Collection of Short Stories
Love Is Power Or Something Like That by Igoni Barrett
Limbe to Lagos: Nonfiction from Cameroon and Nigeria
The Opposite of Loneliness: E...
2020-05-3128 minThe Overthinker PodcastIsolation Diaries 04 - On MissingOne week quickly turned to four weeks and now, we have all lost count of how long we have spent in lockdown. As a result, I am missing contact with the outside world, the normalcy of a routine and I am sure I am not the only one in this boat.
In this week’s episode, I talk about missing my family and friends, the routine I built before the lockdown, feeling unmotivated about life and the rapid decline of my productivity. I hope it helps you realise you are not alone, we are all in this together and we wi...
2020-05-1411 minThe Overthinker PodcastIsolation Diaries 03 - Beautiful EndingsEndings have the notorious reputation of being horrible, filled with tears, and a lot of pain but, they don’t always have to be like that. In this week’s episode, I explore the beauties that endings have to offer, so come along for the ride.
Here are the titles of the two Books I mentioned during the episode
Essays in Love by Alain De Botton
Course of Love by Alain De Botton
Mini Playlist for the episode; Beautiful Endings
Enjoy!
2020-04-2918 minThe Overthinker PodcastIsolation Diaries 02 - How Do You Know You Are In Love?Social Distance has left me with a lot of time on my hands to ponder on important life questions such as ‘’How Do You Know You Are In Love?’’. Over the past week, I have quizzed my friend and in this episode, I provide an answer to this question Okay! not really an answer but tools that will hopefully get you to an answer, so come along on this adventure with me.
2020-04-2113 minThe Overthinker PodcastIsolation Diaries - 01Changing seasons call for continuous creativity.
In light of that, I welcome you to Isolation Diaries! (insert drumroll) In the coming weeks, while we are all self-isolating, I will be sharing some of the things I am learning about myself, thoughts on books I am reading and the results of surveys I will be conducting on my friends.
So come along for the ride, I am sure it will be an interesting one. Once again, welcome to Isolation Dairies!
2020-04-0909 minThe Overthinker PodcastHello 2020, Whao!!!Happy New Year! Welcome to 2020, the last few weeks have hit us with many surprises and in this episode of the podcast, I talk about my feelings on these surprises and share important lessons from 2019 (even though we are almost four months into 2020). It feels good to be back and I hope you stay tuned.
2020-03-3036 minThe Overthinker PodcastLagos LivingIn this episode of The Over Thinker’s Podcast we share our experience of living in Lagos, the permanent love hate relationship of living in Africa's most populous city.
We hope you enjoy listening and look forward to hearing from you in the comments below.
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2019-12-2449 minThe Overthinker PodcastAn Open Conversation On IntroversionIn this episode of The Over Podcast, three individuals have a sit down conversation on how being introverted affects their lives, general misconceptions and their day to day interactions with people.
Disclaimer: We get a little loud in this one. Hehe.
2019-11-1243 minThe Overthinker PodcastPersonal StyleEpisode two of The Over Thinker Podcast is here, in this episode we discuss personal style, what shaped how we express ourselves in fashion, the important lessons we have learned, and are still learning about it, and the way our parents sometimes react to our personal style.
Let us know in the comments what you think personal style is, what important things have you learned and any advice you may have on this topic.
2019-10-1332 min
The Overthinker PodcastThe Over Thinker Podcast - 2019 So FarWelcome to the first Episode of The Over Thinker's Podcast!! Glad that you stopped by, in this first episode we explore our 2019 journey so far, lesson learnt and things we will be changing going forward.
I hope you enjoy it!!
And we appreciate your feedback, don't be shy to send them in.
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2019-09-1643 min