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The Girl Unplugged133| Broken Femininity?Rita is back from a long break. She shares some of her experiences while away.2024-06-0124 minThe Girl Unplugged132| Internalizing your higher selfHave you ever wondered why when you know the right thing to do in the interest of your best self you still don't get around to doing it? This episode is all about the struggles we face in trying to be our best selves and the process required to become our best.
Listen to Rita share in this episode her perspectives on Self and soul awareness and how to walk the talk in your self-improvement journey.
Intro by Taylor Nardone @taylorryannardone on TikTok.
Send me an Email: ritachukwuike@gmail.com2024-02-1045 minThe Girl Unplugged131| In the pursuit of purpose : things you should knowHave you ever been stuck? frustrated or depressed about finding your purpose in life? It is one of the most uncomfortable existential experiences to go through! In this episode, Rita shares six things she knows for sure about purpose from self-experimenting and observation and how it can help relieve your anxiety and feel good about living in your purpose.
Intro by The Daily Victorian on TikTok @thedailyvictorian
Send email: ritachukwuike@gmail.com2024-01-2032 minThe Girl Unplugged130| 2024 Lifestyle Starter guideHappy New Year! This first episode of the year is your guide to starting the year on the right note. In this episode, Rita shares practical mindfulness tips to start the year with and 10 lifestyle goal ideas to explore in other to have an experienced-filled year.
Are you ready to make 2024 your best year yet? Listen and be inspired!
Intro clip from TikTok by The Greater Gatsby @hereciasmansion
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Send me an email: ritachukwuike@gmail.com2024-01-1352 minThe Girl UnpluggedEP126| Self love languages ft Queen RaffyYour self-love language could be a reflection of what you lacked in childhood or what your higher self needs to feel loved.
In this episode Rita chats with Queen Raffy on their journey to self-love, and how they love themselves with the self-love languages.
They also share some opinions and thoughts from the experience of loving themselves.
Send an email: ritachukwuike@gmail.com
Guest podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/30y0ZSY3OBhffCZJmCi3GT?si=CpLKVcisTVWxUq4gdXcWww
The previous episode with Queen Raffy: https://anchor.fm/thegirlunplugged/episodes/EP40-Girl-Talk-with-Queen-Raffy-on-Marital-Surnames-and-Ownership-in-Marriage-eo0j0t2023-11-1845 minThe Girl UnpluggedEP125| "Finishing strong" is a perspective.As we are just weeks to the end of 2023 it is important that we are having the right conversations and that we are in the right headspace in other to end the year joyful. It is a ritual every year to take stock of our goals and measure our achievements for the year, however, what will it take to do this with less anxiety or avoiding feeling depressed? In this episode, Rita shares a perspective on finishing the year strong, pleased, and grateful.2023-11-0515 minThe Girl UnpluggedEP124| Women and heartbreak: navigating relationship heartbreak as a babe ft Rita“Heartbreak is a feeling of lost and shattered assurance.”
This is how Rita, our guest on today’s episode describes the experience of a relationship heartbreak. In this episode, we discuss how to navigate through the painful emotions of heartbreak as we share our individual experiences getting our hearts broken, tips and habits to engage in during a heartbreak, heartbreak don’ts, and what to do to avoid getting your heart broken.2023-11-031h 09The Girl UnpluggedEP123| Money challenges, black tax, philosophies and money habits with ImaobongLet's talk about Money! In this episode, Rita and Imaobong share their relationship with money. They talk about managing the black tax, why they make money, and money habits that help them in their day-to-day life, as regular financially independent women. Enjoy!
The previous episode with Ima: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/mn4iDlLDkDb2023-09-231h 10The Girl UnpluggedEP122| On self erasure + validating your being + reclaiming yourself.Rita talks about the concept of Self-erasure and how we do this in our daily lives; like gaslighting our intuition, minimizing our needs and wants, rationalizing ourselves out of our desires and wants, hiding in the obscurity of timidity, and so on.
She also shares some practical tips for reclaiming ourselves and validating our thoughts and existence.
Send Email to ritachukwuike@gmail.com
Support the podcast by rating and reviewing this podcast on your listening plateform, and also sharing.2023-09-1042 minThe Girl UnpluggedEP121| 35 Life Lessons as I turn 36 + Celebrating turning 36.35 life lessons turning 36. This episode is a birthday episode where Rita shares
her birthday experience and the life lessons that have shaped her life.
Time stamps:
Episode reel/Introduction: 0:01 – 2:11
Intro Music: 2:12 -2:34
Updates: 2:35 – 3:47
Birthday celebration/experience: 3:53 – 12:29
35 lessons: 12:31 – 1:00:15
Call to Action: 1:00:45 – 1:00:59
Send an email to: ritachukwuike@gmail.com
Share, Rate, and Review podcast on Spotify or Apple podcast.2023-09-021h 01The Girl UnpluggedEP120| Optimizing for the remainder of the YearWelcome to the 2nd half of the year! In this episode, Rita shares what she is grateful for in the year so far, and some tips that have helped with evaluating her progress with less stress and anxiety. Are you overwhelmed? feeling anxious or maybe disappointed?
Listen to this episode and gain some objectivity, peace of mind, and clarity.2023-07-0321 minThe Girl Unplugged119| May said, "hold my drink!"In this episode, Rita recaps the month of May. She shares her successes in the month, how she is preparing for winter, her insight going through the motions of grief, and lessons learned in the month of May.
Enjoy!
Support the podcast by subscribing, leaving a rating, and review on everywhere you get your podcast from.
Twitter: @gyalunplugged2023-06-0425 minThe Girl Unplugged118| Romanticizing the Mundane + 10 ideas on how to romanticize your life(Bonus episode)Romanticizing your life is a way to create pockets of joy, balance the negative energies that are a constant part of life, and also harness the power of the mundane.
In this bonus episode, Rita shares 10 ways she romanticizes her life hoping that it inspires you to romanticize yours.
Enjoy!
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2023-05-2010 minThe Girl Unplugged117| The Dangers of labels: Is cheating on your partner really a feminist act or even Self-care?What are the dangers of identifying with a label that may potentially be detrimental to your actualization as a woman?
In this episode Rita discusses the dangers of labels; particularly identifying as a feminist and the obligation to abide by the rules of conduct. She references the article by Jo Pizzas on thecoluminst.com website on "Cheating as a feminist act of self-care."
She highlights on:
How our perceived privileges of men are detrimental to them and should not form the bases for equality.
The consequences of practicing feminism from an oppressed point of view.
Embracing our uniqueness as women...2023-05-1927 minThe Girl Unplugged116| Platonic friendships are the real deal ft Ammie"Platonic friendships are underrated while romantic relationships are overhyped" This is an opinion Ammie and Rita share in this episode as they talk about
platonic friendships and why they are underrated.
Intimacy and heartbreak in platonic relationships,
making friends with the older generation
, and skills to develop to become a better friend.
Highlights in the episode:
4:10- Joy as an intentional thing.
9:55- What a platonic friendship is.
18:05- friendship in a romantic relationship
26:30- Friendship as service.
32:45- Platonic heartbreaks
43:20- Platonic intimacy
44:20- Friendship with the older generation
1:2:10- Skills to develop for better friendships
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How do you adult when you don't feel like it? Self-regulation is one of the most resourceful skills of adulting and Rita shares some insight into this in the episode.
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Support the podcast by subscribing, sharing, and leaving a rating & review on Apple podcast.2023-05-0631 minThe Girl UnpluggedEP114| "Feminism is not hate for men." ft WinifredWinifred and Rita chat about feminism specifically from the angle of the many misconceptions of the movement. Is feminism a foreign concept? Can you be Christian, or married and still be a feminist? Is misandry feminism? These and more are some of their conversation highlights.
Listen to The Word of Wini Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Cd3atrxGeizPZ2sntkyhe?si=2afZ-fXGSeytiCkMHMO3Gg
Join the newsletter community: chigozie349.substck.com2023-04-2853 minThe Girl UnpluggedEP113| "Spend your money on quality food" an episode on gut health and food lifestyle ft RonkeGut health conversations are known among the wellness industry and is perceived as a Western lifestyle but this is not entirely accurate! Every human has a gut and this system (gut system) often referred to as the second brain calls for mindfulness in what we eat to function optimally.
In this episode, Rita is joined by her friend Ronke a public health practitioner and child nutritionist to discuss their personal experiences with maintaining a balanced gut health.
Ronke shares her story of healing from an illness in her gut lining. Lifestyle changes to consider while...2023-04-2359 minThe Girl UnpluggedEP112| A Book-ish episode: 2023 book haul+ Book reviews+ how I got out of a reading slump Do you sometimes lament about how you miss reading books? Do you want to get back into reading but have no clue on how to get back on? This episode will be of help to you!
In this episode, Rita shares tips on how to get out of a reading slump from her experience of getting back into reading and finishing two books after a few years.
She also goes down memory lane of how she got into reading as a child and got introduced to the different genres of literature, reviews two books she has read...2023-04-1942 minThe Girl UnpluggedEP111| "Enjoy your weirdness" - an episode on quirks ft JaeWhat are your quirky habits? In this episode Justina; host of the Storytime with Jae Podcast and Rita share some of their quirks and how they came about.
Why are most people embarrassed about their quirks? Is being quirky normal?
These are some of the questions answered in this conversation.
Enjoy!
Podcasters for newbies Ebook by Jae: https://selar.co/b8fx
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2023-04-1246 minThe Girl UnpluggedEP109| Self Preservation-a talk therapy session ft Mie mie What does it mean to preserve self? In this episode with Mie mie, Rita takes an uncomfortable dive into this subject with her friend. They touch on themes of self-awareness, accountability, and the lonely path of actualization when one decides to choose what is best for them.
Listen to Miemie's podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3wzU0zg0FCIDuFzUf7DfJs?si=GpLxKxgNR6W1ly5yX_-Ebg
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2023-03-2551 min
The Girl UnpluggedEP108| "Ask for help"-Living alone diaries ft Mo'Let’s talk about what it looks like to live alone
specifically as a woman in Nigeria. Rita and Modupe delve into their
experiences as women who have lived alone for at least 5 years.
They share their experiences house hunting and the push
backs that come with it, the benefits and challenges. Also, things to consider
as you plan to leave alone and some coping strategies.
Connect with Mo- https://youtube.com/@TSHwithModupe
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rating and leaving a rev...2023-03-1844 minThe Girl UnpluggedEP107- Things you should also journal about(Bonus episode)Do you sometimes struggle with journaling? And maybe perceive it as a tedious task? Me too!
In this episode, Rita shares how she deals with the struggles that come with journaling and ways she journals for fun by journaling intimately.
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2023-03-1219 minThe Girl UnpluggedEP106| “People’s passion now is money” the capitalism chokehold ft Victor EmayeThis episode is about capitalism and how it impacts our mental health and influences our behavior and life pursuits as young people. Victor and Rita share insights on:
· How there is a capitalist in all of us
· Surviving in a capitalist economy like Nigeria
· And the mindset and values to help navigate the system.
It was a heartfelt and insightful conversation.
Connect with Victor:
Instagram- @emayevictor
Twitter- @victoremaye
Facebook- @victoremaye
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Support the podcast by subscribing, sharing, and leaving a rating & review on Apple podcast.2023-03-1059 minThe Girl UnpluggedEP105| Why is 2023 in such a hurry???Rita reviews the month of February with updates on the changes in her life; what she was up to on Valentine’s Day, what she thinks about Matcha tea, and how she is overcoming disempowering beliefs.
On how to breathe well: https://youtu.be/1sgb2cUqFiY
Ted talk 5 minutes breathing: https://youtu.be/hFcQpNr_KA4
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Support the podcast by subscribing, sharing, and reviewing it on Apple podcast.2023-03-0327 minThe Girl UnpluggedEP104| "Is it really Self-care?" ft AdesuwaIn this episode, Rita and Adesuwa discuss the concept of self-care and what is realistic.
Is self-care all about pampering and luxurious experiences? Is it only about self-grooming practices? Are there other aspects of self-care that exist, does it look the same for everyone?
They explore this topic while they share their personal routines and approach to self-care that works for them- even when it doesn’t seem trendy.
The heart drops with Suess podcast: anchorfm/thesuess
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· Rating and leaving a review on apple podcast.2023-02-2445 minThe Girl UnpluggedEP103| "I don't like being around people"- a chat ft Halima.Rita chats with Halima, her friend of 6 years, as they share how they met, why they became friends and their friendship experiences.
Halima shares:
why she is not a people person
the kind of feminism she identifies with
her greatest fear in life
And many more...
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Rating and leaving a review on apple podcast
sharing
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Join the newsletter community- chigozie349.substack.com2023-02-1746 minThe Girl UnpluggedEP102| "Do you think you deserve the things you want?"Let's talk about January and how setting goals for the year has gone so far in this episode. Rita shares some of her experiences settling back into her routine, changes, and planning the year- struggles, progress, and what not so far into 2023.
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Subscribe to the newsletter: chigozie349.substack.com2023-02-0817 minThe Girl UnpluggedEP101| Musings Of An IJGBStarting the New Year with musings about her trip to Nigeria last year. Rita shares her experience being back home after 3 years.
She talks on:
· The changes that have happened within and outward.
· Expectations of you as an IJGB
· Feeling like a stranger in a place that is home.
· What matters most? Peace or resentment?
Join the newsletter community: chigozie349.substack.com2023-01-2934 minThe Girl UnpluggedEP100| Dating as a Self-aware person with Ammie & SarahLet’s talk about navigating relationships as a self-aware individual who also is on their healing journey. Ammie, Sarah, and Rita talk about empathy in conflict, compromise and sacrifice, self-toxicity and so much more. I hope you learn from this heartfelt conversation.
Connect with me:
IG-@thegirlunplugged2022-12-0258 min
The Girl UnpluggedEP64| Misogyny and Toxic Masculinity in Nigeria with Dante FrankDante Frank, host of The Uncomfortable Truths Podcast, and I discuss misogyny in Nigeria and the factors that contribute to it.
A major part of it being toxic masculinity. He gives his takes from an honest and sincere point of view. He also shares ways that men can begin to take responsibility for the safety of women in Nigerian society.
Send me an email: ritachukwuike@gmail.com
DM: @thegirlunplugged
Listen to Dante's podcast: https://podpage.com/uncomfortable-truths-12021-05-0848 min
The Girl UnpluggedEP63| What A Time To Be A Woman with Ammie & IfunenyaA series of events has happened in Nigeria in the past few weeks that have been triggering for women in Nigeria. From rape to molestation and now the death of a young girl InI Umoren who was lured to her death on the 29th of April. Her killer sexually assaulted, raped, and killed her then buried her in a shallow grave.
In this episode, I sit with two of my friends, Ammie & Ifunenya to vent and express our pain, fears, and regrets on the issue of insecurity in Nigeria especially for women.
We also share some of the microaggression we h...2021-05-0644 minThe Girl UnpluggedEP62| Girl Talk with Tomi- Things You Shouldn't Say To A Single ParentMost of the words said to a Single parent are out of bias, projection, or/and genuine concern for them but they ultimately end up hurting the feelings of the individuals unknowingly.
Tomi Poopola, host of the Ms. P Speaks Podcast sits on the girl talk segment and talks about the things that one shouldn't say to a single parent. Single parenting especially in Africa still comes with a lot of stigma and undeserving negative impressions. We talk about why the stigma, the labels, the challenges we face as single parents, and some of the things that a...2021-04-301h 01The Girl UnpluggedEp61| A Philosophy On Gender with Azubuike AnoliefoAzubuike Anoliefo, a mystical philosopher sits with me on this episode to dissect the topic of gender.
We discuss gender with the lens of mystical philosophy in trying to explain the concepts of masculinity and femininity as non-singular dimensions, and how it affects behavior.
Connect with Azubike on
Facebook: expand.awareness
Instagram: expand.awareness
Send me a mail: ritachukwuike@gmail.com or a DM on IG @thegirlunplugged2021-04-2348 min
The Girl UnpluggedEP60| Unscripted Talk with Nasa on Being in an Inter-tribal Marriage.Being in an inter-tribal marriage is a herculean venture that comes with many challenges and problems. Those who dare, are able to maneuver through these challenges with wisdom and understanding.
This is the story of our co-host on this series. Nasa is an Igbo woman married to a Yoruba Man. And she shares her experiences and how she is able to stay married and happy.
In a country like Nigeria with many ethnic groups, one cannot predict where they find love, but wherever they do, Nasa gives insight on how you can make it work a...2021-04-161h 02The Girl UnpluggedEp59| March In Review & April Life and Pod Updates.In April we recap on the wins of last month and share the plans for the new month.2021-04-0432 minThe Girl UnpluggedEP58| The 4 Women Series: Toxic Femininity; Of Labels, Pressures and Obligations!We eventually get to the last part of this series of the 4 women series, a series 4 part series in commemoration of the Women's month of March. Whooo!
In this episode, I chose to challenge toxic femininity especially in the ways we are toxic to ourselves. The labels that victimize us, the pressures that lead us to irrational decisions, and the obligations that steal our identity and leave us worthless.
This episode is to spark up curiosity to question other ways you could be toxic to yourself unintentionally as a woman and get rid of it!....2021-03-3030 minThe Girl UnpluggedEP57| Productivity And WorkFlow With Muna.Muna the host of Lifestyle Plug with Muna Podcast discusses her workflow and productive lifestyle with me. We share personal experiences with our routines and work we work with our different productivity personalities to achieve our work goals and get it done!
We hope you find this helpful.
Connect with me: Instagram @theirlunplugged, Email- ritachukwuike@gmail.com2021-03-2634 min
The Girl UnpluggedEp56| The 4 Women Series: Being An Intentional Woman For Your Future Self with CocochiDo you ever look back in your teens and 20's and wonder the things you would have done better or differently if you had the right guidance?
Did your 30's meet you all of sudden and you are wondering what you have been doing with your life?
In this episode of the series, I challenge my future self while reflecting on the past. Also with me is Cocochi, a transformation coach that helps women in their 40's live their best lives.
She shares some of her life experiences and we talk about the mindset women should have in designing their h...2021-03-2442 minThe Girl UnpluggedEP55|The Mindset Of Sex With Nick AtteIs there a universal standard for sex that everyone should comply with? Is sex all about penetration? What are the pros and cons of the types of sex?
Nick Atte and I answer these and more on this episode. It was a fun conversation as well as educative.
Listen to Nick's podcast: littlebitsofstuffwithnick.com
Connect with me on Instagram: @thegirlunplugged Email: ritachukwuike@gmail.com2021-03-2036 min
The Girl UnpluggedEP54| The 4 Women Series: What's Your Lifestyle Sis?Hi there! This part 2 of the 4 women series questions your lifestyle as a woman. What does your lifestyle say about you? Fascinating, adventurous, daring, or uninteresting?
What are the many limiting mindsets that keep you from experiencing life? Too many questions, yea?
This episode seeks to help you identify what your lifestyle says about your approach to life and provoke you to improve your life experiences.
Enjoy!
Connect with me: Instagram @thegirlunplugged, Email- ritachukwuike@gmail.com2021-03-1645 minThe Girl UnpluggedEp53|Girl Talk With Misie & Lola- Cooking As A Non-Gender ActivityThis Girl Talk Segment pulls out seats for Misie and Lola as we talk about Cooking; as a non-gender activity and our perception of this role as single ladies.
Reasons why we enjoy cooking, eating out, and are against societal expectations of us to fulfill this role.
We also share some of our expectations from the Male gender as regards this role.
Listen in and enjoy...
Connect with me on Instagram: @thegirlunplugged. Email: ritachukwuike@gmail.com2021-03-1249 min
The Girl UnpluggedEp52| The 4 Women Series- Being An Intentional Woman pt1A 4 part series in commemoration of the women's month of March.
What does it mean to be an intentional woman in a world already full of expectations for what a woman should be?
Find out as you listen.2021-03-1023 minThe Girl UnpluggedEP51| The Vagina And Vaginal Care With Nurse BThis Episode with Brenda Chinwe Orie, a registered trained nurse is an educative conversation on the Vagina and its care.
We discussed:
The anatomy of the vagina
Misconceptions about the Vagina.
Habits that endanger the Vagina
The Proper ways to take care of this delicate part of our bodies as women.
This is for the ladies and those who love them!
Connect with Brenda on FB: Brenda Chinwendu Orie
Connect with me: IG @thegirlunplugged, Email- ritachukwuike@gmail.com
2021-03-0542 minThe Girl UnpluggedEP50| February In Review: Updates and Reviews For The Month of FebruaryAs is customary every first of every month, this is a review of how the month of February went. Updates and plans for March.2021-03-0117 minThe Girl UnpluggedEP49| The Shoot Your Shot Episode with Jae, Kraziechain & DastorytellaDo you enjoy banter? This episode has loads of it! This week Jae AKA The energy queen and host of the storytime with Jae podcast with some friends of the podcast sit to discuss the shooting shot culture in Nigeria, with a focus on women and how they suck at this skill of wooing.
I hope you enjoy every bit of it!
Connect with Jae: Instagram- @storytimewithjaepodcast
Send me a DM on Instagram- @thegirlunplugged. Email- ritachukwuike@gmail.com2021-02-1948 minThe Girl UnpluggedEP48| Domestication As A Survival Skill with Kele and ChibuezeToday Kele and Chibueze, two young gentlemen who describe themselves to be domesticated gives us insight into how domestication has evolved over the years throughout human evolution, highlighting the changes in gender expectations as regards domestication.
“Domestication is a mindset,” says Kele.
“If Marie Curie was in our time she will win more awards,” says Chibueze.
They both attest to the fact that domestication shouldn’t be reserved to any gender rather a learned skill that ensures survival, both for a man and a woman.
Let me know what you think about this...2021-02-1238 minThe Girl UnpluggedEP47| Girl Talk With Timmy Tehila On Sex Education In The 21st CenturyWhich is fair? An unplanned pregnancy, getting an abortion, dying from septic abortion, or a teen knowing the options available to him/her, and making an informed decision prior to the event of a sexual act? I am talking about sex education for young people.
Quite frankly, the challenge here isn’t the availability of sexual and reproductive health rights options for young people but the accessibility of these options.
Timmy Tehila, hist of the girl's hive podcast, and I sit to have a chat on sex education in Nigeria. We talk about:
The gap i...2021-02-0655 minThe Girl UnpluggedEP46| January In Review- Grief Is A Leveler!Happy New month Originals! Welcome to the month of February. Just here to give you an update about what's been going on in my life. I have been battling with grief after the loss of my brother. It's been so tough and so I thought to share this moment with you as I seek healing and understanding.
Cheers!
Music: Avicii- Wake me up, Hey brother.
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2021-02-0139 min
The Girl UnpluggedEp46| Girl Talk With Goodness On Being A Single MotherHey Hey Hey! All the ladies in the house long time no girl talk! Right?
Well, we have one today and so this girl talk segment features Goodness Azusu, a single parent mom. She shares her story on how she became a single mom and her struggles still adjusting to the single parent life.
We discuss lessons learned and things to do as a young woman to take responsibility for your life.
Enjoy!
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Email: ritachukwuike@gmail.com2021-01-2941 minThe Girl UnpluggedEP45| Becoming With Clarity with Tolu (the prolistener)Part three on the becoming series wraps up the series for the month. This one features Tolu-the prolistener. A life coach passionate about helping have a happy and fulfilled life. She does this by coaching people through confusion into clarity, supporting them with strategies, and helping people who feel dissatisfied with life become satisfied.
We talk about
How to get clarity.
How to overcome the struggles that come with gaining clarity.
Habits to develop in other to gain clarity.
Connect with Tolu on Instagram: @theprolistener
Connect with me:
Instagram - @thegirlunplugged2021-01-2337 minThe Girl UnpluggedEP44| Becoming Through Vision Boards with ChristabelPart two of the becoming series features Christabel Ndeokwelu. she is a lawyer and the founder of Vision Boards Nigeria, a community designed to help visionaries go from dream to execution. The community was birthed after she struggled with finding materials to make her vision board and decided to simplify the process for others by curating a vision board package.
In this episode, she brings her experience from manifesting 3 vision boards and shared useful insights on how to make your vision boards work for you as you plan for the year.
Connect with Christabel on...2021-01-1753 minThe Girl UnpluggedEP43| Becoming With Understanding with Taofeeqat Kolawole OdeyemiIn this part one of the Becoming series is Taofeecat Kolawole Odeyemi. A Holistic and Transformational coach and founder of Ayse Coaching and Consulting Limited whose primary purpose is to help individuals co-create holistic transformation in their lives and career.
We talk about the journey of becoming and how it looks likes, her personal experience, and pointers that indicate that you are on your own journey to becoming.
As we plan for the next 12months of the year, the becoming series hopes to help you find clarity and focus as we dominate in 2021.
...2021-01-1139 minThe Girl UnpluggedEP42| First Episode Of The Year: Happy New year, We Made It!Welcome to 2021! We made it into the new year. How was your Christmas holiday? What did you do? What are your plans for the new year?
Let's talk as I share mine:
Holiday Experience.
My plans for 2021.
New developments for the podcast.
Gratitude.
Enjoy.
Let's connect! Send a DM to @thegirlunplugged. Email to ritachukwuike@gmail.com2021-01-0135 minThe Girl UnpluggedEp41| Celebrating This Christmas Season with Less Pressure with Sarah OsekiWelcome to the Episode Finale of the Podcast. As the Christmas festivities heightens we discover that it comes with a lot of pressure rather than rest and enjoyment as it should be.
Why? Are these pressures self-imposed? How can one maneuver such pressure and enjoy this season as it should be? These are some of this episode highlights as I discuss with Sarah Oseki- the host of the Shetabletalk Podcast.
We hope you find the tips on this episode helpful and it enables you to enjoy the holidays with your loved ones and friends.
2020-12-2454 minThe Girl UnpluggedEP40| Girl Talk with Queen Raffy on Marital Surnames and Ownership in Marriage.Sitting on the guest seat on this Girl Talk segment is the amazing Rafiat Akiwande aka Queen Raffy as we discuss a Twitter post that reflects the mindset of most Africans towards marriage, ownership, and bearing marital surnames. Our discussion cuts across culture, religion, and our personal opinion on the issue.
We hope you find the chat insightful.
I'll love to hear from you send me a DM on Instagram @thegirlunplugged or Email: ritachukwuike@gmail.com.
Support the podcast: https://useshukran.com/cr/thegirlunplugged2020-12-1943 minThe Girl UnpluggedEP39| Questioning Faith And Belief with Zainab BalamiZainab and I discuss some of the emergences we see especially on social media around ancestral worship and some African traditional religion among young Africans living in the diaspora.
We try to connect the dots on:
Why this is happening at this time?
Our personal journey to faith.
And why convictions are requisite to an unshakable faith in practicing any type of religion.
I'll love to hear from you send me a DM on Instagram @thegirlunplugged or email to ritachukwuike@gmail.com
Support this podcast: https://useshukran.com/cr/thegirlunplugged2020-12-1458 minThe Girl UnpluggedBonus Episode: Unlearning Womanhood and Motherhood -Some Ugly Truths Mama Never Told Me About.Hey, lovelies I hope you enjoy this bonus episode and find it insightful.
I had a need for talk therapy after thinking long and hard about life as a woman, single parent, and mother. It's a bit here and there and random. But I hope you catch a thing or two that will be meaningful for you in the end.
It's raw and Uncut. Enjoy!
Support this podcast: https://useshukran.com/cr/thegirlunplugged2020-12-1148 minThe Girl UnpluggedEP38| The Daddy's Girls EpisodeTo all the daddy's girls in the house, this is for you!!! The conversation on this episode stems from thoughts down memory lane and evaluating the relationship girls have with their dads when they are little and how it impacts us both positively and/or negatively. It also mirrors the relationship in the latter stages of our lives as women.
Does it wax stronger or grow sour?
Can anything come between a father's love and her daughter?
Are there better ways this relationship can be improved?
This one is a banger wit...2020-12-0457 minThe Girl UnpluggedEP37|November In Review And Some Random StuffAs usual here is a recap of the month of November as we welcome the month of Joy! As we gradually round up the year, thanksgiving and gratitude are still in other. What are you grateful for?
In this episode, I share some of the things I'm grateful for as 2020 winds up to an end.
I'll love to hear from you! Send me a DM on Instagram @thegirlunplugged or Email: ritachukwuike@gmail.com
Support this podcast:https://useshukran.com/cr/thegirlunplugged
Link to medium article: https://medium.com/@z...2020-12-0131 minThe Girl UnpluggedEP36|Some Nigerian Love Languages With AfrowendyYo! This is another Chill vibes kinda episode. I had this interesting conversation with the amazing Chinwendu Akalonu a.k.a Afrowendy who also hosts a podcast of her own (The Pot of Beans Podcast). We express our opinions on the various ways Nigerian express love including the notorious "have you eaten?" and "how was your night?"
I trust you will enjoy this episode.
I'll love to hear from you! Send me a DM on Instagram @the girlunplugged or Email ritachukwuike@gmail.com.
Support this podcast: https://useshukran.com/cr/thegirlunplugged
2020-11-2828 minThe Girl UnpluggedEP35| Unlearning With Ammie.GThis episode marks the last part of the three-part series on the unlearning series. Ammie G signs it off discussing conventional beliefs she has come to unlearn in her life journey. We talk about:
Women having a religion
Embracing your weaknesses as a path to authentic living.
The importance of being liked but the dangers when likability turns into a need.
This one ends the series with a bang!
Connect with Ammie. G on Instagram: @ammie.G
Facebook: Ammie.G.
Link to Ammie's podcast- anchor.fm/AuthenticnotperfectwithAG
...2020-11-2153 minThe Girl UnpluggedEP34| Being a Boy Mom With RonkeHi there! Today's episode is for moms of boy children. Have you met a mother of all boy children? Do you feel they are superhumans because they can handle the stress of having boy children. Well, in this episode Ronke and I help dispel the misconceptions of having all boy children. We discuss stereotypes for boys, expectations on the boy mom, relationship dynamics between mothers and their sons, the tendency of raising a "mama's boy" and how as a mom you can cope with the various challenges that come with raising boys.
This will enlighten and quel...2020-11-141h 04The Girl UnpluggedEP33| Girl Talk with Imaobong on the Netflix series: Self made.Imaobong Akpan features in this girl talk segment as we review the various themes on the popular Netflix series; Self-made: the life of Madam CJ Walker. We talk about women's financial emancipation, self-awareness and collaboration among women, and a whole lot of other good stuff. She also shares the lessons she gleaned from the series.
It is a wholesome conversation with laughter and insightful perspectives. Enjoy!
Connect with me on Instagram @thegirlunplugged. Email ritachukwuike@gmail.com.
Support this podcast: https://useshukran.com/cr/thegirlunplugged2020-11-091h 11The Girl UnpluggedBonus Episode: October In Review and November Plans.Hi guys! Happy November! Its a new month and this bonus episode is to review October and share some of my November plans with y'all. Enjoy as i share lessons learned in October, ramble and recount some memorable experiences.2020-11-0129 minThe Girl UnpluggedEP32|Unlearning With Martel GraySo we continue the unlearning series; a three-part series that started early in the month of October. Today we continue with part 2 with Martel Gray as he discusses some traditions and norms he has come to unlearn as an Igbo man in his life journey. It's an interesting discussion that promises some turning point views and perspectives.
Connect with Martel Gray on Instagram @martelgray or Facebook at Martel Gray.
I'll love to hear from you. Let's connect on Instagram @thegirlunplugged or Email ritachukwuike@gmail.com.2020-10-3127 minThe Girl UnpluggedEP31|The Endsars Protest: Orchestrated or Coincidence?Four ladies; Adesuwa, Jane, Favour, and Bisi join me in this episode as we decompress from all the negativity around the #endsars protest online. We share our different experiences as young Nigerians fighting for change, the God factor in the protest, what we think about the shift and dynamics so far, our wins and loses in the fight for a better Nigeria. We also shared songs from our playlists for coping with the anxiety that overwhelms us all.
This episode was pre-recorded before 20/10/20. The day of the Lekki toll gate massacre. Spirit is low and the content...2020-10-221h 23The Girl UnpluggedEP30|A Chat with Jay Hymnz On The Endsars Revolution In Nigeria.I sit with James Eze, a creative and young Nigerian, and discuss the current unrest in Nigeria following the #endsars protest. This protest started because of the high impunity of police brutality in the country. We give our individual perspective about what is happening and what we think this revolution hopes to achieve in the coming years in the country.
Also in the episode are commentaries from young Nigerians, their resolve, and the hope they see in the coming years for the country. Enjoy.
I'll love to hear from you! Comments, feedback, or questions, send...2020-10-1845 minThe Girl UnpluggedEP29|Unlearning With OlabisiThis episode is the first of a three-part series on Unlearning and we feature a vibrant lady by the name of Olabisola Oladimeji. She is a banker and Data scientist whose passion is writing and enjoyment. In this episode, she shares with us her unlearning process and things she has come to unlearn so far in her life journey. This is not an interview but and experience sharing between the host and the guest. Enjoy.
Connect with Olabisi on Instagram @olabisii
Subscribe to Olabisi's newsletter https://satayaafrica.substack.com/p/try-dey-enjoy-2.
2020-10-1241 minThe Girl UnpluggedBonus: Life Updates And Other Shenanigans!Hey, Originals! Its been a while I updated you guys on what is happening in my life and a girl also wants to talk! Chill with me on this episode as we catch up on some beautiful things that are happening currently in my life... Moved into a new apartment and finished the 30-day affirmation challenge. It's a cool one!
I'll love to hear from you! Send me a DM on Instagram @thegirlunplugged. Email ritachukwuike@gmail.com2020-10-0622 minThe Girl UnpluggedEP28| PT2 Girl Talk with 'The Fertile Chick' On Her Books And Deep Themes ft Adesuwa & OlabisiThe concluding part of the girl talks with 'the Fertile Chick'. This episode is in partnership with Satayaa Africa and we sit with Adesuwa Nwokedi aka 'The Fertile Chick' as we discuss her books and the strong themes that come out of them, and how it affects women. With over 16 books written within a space of three years, Adesuwa, a romance writer, has her works on Bambooks and Okada books.
Also, guests on the show are Adesuwa Iluobe founder, Satayaa Africa, and Olabisi Oladimeji who bring in different perspectives to the discussion. Enjoy!
Satayaa Africa...2020-10-0232 minThe Girl UnpluggedEP27| PT1 Girl Talk with "The Fertile Chick' On Her Books And Deep Themes ft Adesuwa & Olabisi PT 1Today's episode is in partnership with Satayaa Africa and we sit with Adesuwa Nwokedi aka 'The Fertile Chick' as we discuss her books and the strong themes that come out of them, and how it affects women. With over 16 books written within a space of three years, Adesuwa, a romance writer, has her works on Bambooks and Okada books.
Also, guests on the show are Adesuwa Iluobe founder, Satayaa Africa, and Olabisi Oladimeji who bring in different perspectives to the discussion. Enjoy!
Satayaa Africa is a community that helps writers and readers succeed by exposing...2020-10-0237 minThe Girl UnpluggedBonus Episode: Mission and Update For The Girl Unplugged PlatformIts a new month and also the 6months anniversary of The Girl Unplugged! Yay! The vision and mission are clearer and I share this with you on this bonus episode. I am so excited about the outcome and the awesome things that we will build together going forward. It will definitely be a joy ride as with clarity comes speed and growth!
Let's do this!
Connect with me on Instagram @thegirlunplugged or Email ritachukwuike@gmail.com. 2020-10-0104 minThe Girl UnpluggedEP26| Colorism And Being A Light-Skinned Black WomanThe subject of colorism is a big pie that everyone who tackles it only takes a piece out of the big pie. This episode was inspired by Beverly Naya's Documentary on Netflix called Skin. Rita resonates with this documentary and shares her own experience growing up and living as a light-skinned Black young woman in Nigeria and South Africa.
Are there Pros and Cons of being light-skinned as a black woman?
Why do we have different shades of brown tones even within the race.
Yellow bone, yellow paw-paw, Oyibo pepper. Should they be...2020-09-1546 minThe Girl UnpluggedEP25| QIS: How To Build Self-TrustIs it possible to trust yourself? Absolutely! In this quick inspiration segment, I share useful tips on how to build self-trust and become more accountable enough to achieve your goals.2020-09-0804 minThe Girl UnpluggedEP24| Does Vision Boards Work? Pt2: Commentaries from Listeners And Their Experiences.We had anonymous listeners send in their commentaries on their experiences with their vision boards. This is a rich episode as it further widens the perspective on the subject and gives depth to the topic. Are you looking to start your vision board Journey? Then you need to listen to this one!
Listen to the Pt1 of Does vision boards work? https://anchor.fm/thegirlunplugged/episodes/EP22-Does-Vision-Boards-work----A-Personal-Story-eif44d
I'll love to hear from you! Send me a DM on Instagram @thegirlunplugged or Email ritachukwuike@gmail.com for feedbacks and thoughts on any of the...2020-09-0121 minThe Girl UnpluggedEP|23 Girl Talk with Adesuwa on Hair and Self-AwarenessThis was a fun and stimulating episode with Adesuwa a one time guest on the podcast. In this episode we talk about our hair as women, and also touched on other topics on beauty and fashion. Like discussions with girls, we couldn't stop as went down memory lane and shared some experiences on how we perceive ourselves as it when it comes to hair and other girly stuff.
Listen to segment intro to get in tune with the vibe. https://anchor.fm/thegirlunplugged/episodes/The-Girl-Talk-Segment-Intro-ehnjd9
Link to Adesuwa's podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0c...2020-08-2740 minThe Girl UnpluggedEP|22 Does Vision Boards work? - A Personal StoryVision boards are made to sound mysterious and come off as spooky. But is it? Does it work? How does it work? These are some of the questions answered in this episode. it's fun yet informative and will definitely give you a clue or two if you a looking to start your vision board journey.
I'll love to hear from you! Send your thoughts, opinions, or feedback on this episode through DM on Instagram @thegirlunplugged or Email to ritachukwuike@gmail.com.2020-08-2123 minThe Girl UnpluggedEP21| QIS: Some Weird Things You Should Do With YourselfWhat are some of the things considered weird you do with yourself? Even if it looks like walking down the street talking to yourself because you want to make sense of an idea or a thought that keeps nagging your head. Lol, you are not alone! In this segment I share a few "weird things I do with myself and how it has changed my perspective on how I view myself.
The QIS is a segment on the podcast where we share quick inspiration or thoughts that bother around self-awareness and personal development.
2020-08-1405 minThe Girl UnpluggedThe Girl Talk Segment IntroHey divas! You asked for it and here it is The Girl Talk Segment! Here we talk about all things and everything female. Yess! We are talking about hot gists and gossips, and be sure that the giggles and hmmm will go round too.
Listen to Ep 13 and Ep17 to get a feel of the vibe!2020-08-0601 minThe Girl UnpluggedEP20| "Opportunity Comes But Once": Truth And Facts.They say opportunity comes only once but how true is this fact? Facts we know are not always true so Rita shares her life lessons so far on how she takes on the opportunities that come her way and why she thinks not every opportunity is a good opportunity.
I'll love to hear from you! Send me your thoughts and feedback on this episode on Instagram DM at thegirlunplugged or email to ritachukwuike@gmail.com.2020-08-0115 minThe Girl UnpluggedEP 19|QIS: The Mindset Of Trusting Your Process.The charge to "Trust your process" is no longer new to us but what is the "how" of trusting when everything seems bleak and unpromising. On today's quick inspiration we look at some tips on how to set our mind to trust our process.2020-07-2504 minThe Girl UnpluggedEP18| To Be Last Born No Be Beans: An Unpopular Opinion About What It Means To Be A Last Child. Contrary to popular belief that last-borns have life easy, they are spoilt, and most of them end up to no good, Genevive A.K.A "Last born wey no spoil" shares a different opinion about this subject matter from her personal experience growing up as the last child.
To be last-born no be beans and you will find out in this insightful episode.
I'll love to hear from you! Please share your comments, feedback, or thoughts on this episode on Instagram@thegirlunpluggedpodcasr or send an email to ritachukwuike@gmail.com.2020-07-2033 minThe Girl UnpluggedEP17|Feminine Much? - A Girl Talk on Feminine Ideals And PracticesToday, we have girl talk on some of the feminine ideals and practices girls and young women have to live up to. Is it a one size fit all? Are they realistic? Are the standards flexible to accommodate all the variation in the practices of these feminine ideals?
It’s fun and packed with a lot of memories as Rita shares from her personal day to day struggles in meeting some of these standards.
How about you? Feminine much?
I'll love to hear from you! DM me on Instagram @thegirlwholefthome or Email: ritachukwuike@gm...2020-07-1034 minThe Girl UnpluggedEP16|July Don Land: Half Of The Year In Review, Musings and Random Stuffs.It’s half of the year and we are counting our blessings and celebrating the little wins so far. In this laid back episode, Rita shares her life lessons and updates us on the things she is working on. She also airs her mind on other random stuff concerning some recent disturbing culture she sees on social media.
The theme for the month of July is Abundance; creating and making room for abundance.
Grab some popcorn let’s recount 2020 so far…
I'll love to hear from you! DM me on Instagram @thegirlwholefthome or Email...2020-07-0450 minThe Girl UnpluggedEP15|QIS - Honoring Your ProgressIn today's quick inspiration segment Rita shares a random thought on what it means to honor your progress. Celebrating the little wins and assuring ourselves of the effort we put as we strive for success is important in staying optimistic and focused toward the future. Be inspired!2020-06-2703 minThe Girl UnpluggedEP14|Staying Grounded in your Truth with ChiegeHave you ever felt the need to be what you’re not just to be acceptable? Have you had people disagree with you on what you know to be true about you or your experiences? I know right!!!! Living your truth in a world where everyone has an expectation or opinions on how best to live your life and to be. Chiege Ugwuozor shares her story on how she continuously stands in her truth while navigating through her daily dealings with herself and others.
Connect with Chiege: Instagram @chiege_u, Twitter: chiege_u Facebook : chiege ugwuozor
I...2020-06-201h 03The Girl UnpluggedEP13|Period Blues and Other Menstrual Nuances: An intimate Girl TalkDo you think if women had the power and choice to opt-out of period pains and the blues they would go for it? 100 times and over!!! In this episode, Rita shares her struggles with balancing her life during her menstrual periods and her decision to take her reproductive health seriously.
Are there reproductive health practices and wellness activities you want to share with me? Or maybe your thoughts and opinions on this topic of the episode do send me a DM on Instagram @the girlwholefthome or email at ritachukwuike@gmail.com.2020-06-1332 minThe Girl UnpluggedEP12|The Nigerian Rape Culture and Rape Apologists with FranklinFranklin Akunekwe (LLB) shares his view and perspective on the Nigerian rape culture and the different behaviors that enable rape in our society. His opinions cut across the executive and legislative institutions of the society and how they have failed the female gender in protecting their rights to live a dignified and free life.
What constitutes rape? Do women in Nigeria have rights to body autonomy? How do we advocate for the female gender in protecting them from rape? Do rape apologists have valid points on the causes of rape?
He thoughtfully dissects all these...2020-06-071h 11The Girl UnpluggedEP11|A Charge!Its the end of the month and success no longer feels tangible nevertheless there was progress. Yes! Don't lose sight of the many blessings! This is a charge to keep hope alive!2020-06-0103 minThe Girl UnpluggedEP10|Service over Spotlight with AdesuwaIf there were no accolades, recognition, or public acclaim for the work we do, would we continue to push on with our passions? What fuels your passion? This episode features Adesuwa Iluobe as she shares her journey in building Satayaa Africa, a literary organization born out of her many writing submission rejections. She explores the reason the "Why" of every dream or vision is important. Be inspired!
Satayaa Africa on Instagram: @satayaafrica
Connect with Adesuwa on Instagram: @hadehsuwah
Enclosed anthology: okadabooks.com/book/about/enclosed/33096
Stories after school ours(SASH): @storiesafterschoolhours
Want to send a review? Send a DM @thegirlwholefthome...2020-05-3148 minThe Girl UnpluggedEP9|Being an Authentic Man in a Feminist World with ChiemekaIn a world of female empowerment and independence being a man will require more than the purpose of being a provider. The character and strength needed to be a man in our fast-changing world are discussed and Chiemeka drives home this topic with a fresh perspective.
Connect with Frank: IG- mr_franqy Twitter- @franqy325
I'll love to hear your feedback on this session. Do send me a dm on Instagram @thegirlwholefthome or an email: ritachukwuike@gmail.com2020-05-311h 00The Girl UnpluggedEP8|QIS- Being your own safe spaceLet's talk about the ways you can be a safe place for yourself.
Follow and share comments on @thegirlwholefthome2020-05-2305 minThe Girl UnpluggedEP7|Levels of AuthenticityRebellion may be required to start off the authentic journey but it requires discipline and commitment to become the best of you are. The two levels of authenticity explore this journey. be inspired!2020-05-1621 minThe Girl UnpluggedEP6|Developing a Healthy Mindset with Ammie G Ammie G features as the first guest on the podcast. She shares her struggles and wins in overcoming her insecurities and how she developed a healthy mindset. Are your insecurities hindering you from living your best life? Listen and be inspired!
Connect with AMMIE G on Instagram: @AMMIE.G
ill love to hear from you. send me a DM on Instagram: @thegirlwholefthome or Email: ritachukwuike@gmail.com2020-04-2633 minThe Girl UnpluggedEP5|QIS -The Simple Things That Make You A Genuine PersonRita lists out a few points that make one genuine. why don't you find out!2020-04-2203 minThe Girl UnpluggedEP4|Probing Negative Emotions is a Sign of Intra-personal Intelligence. Rita shares her experience on how she is managing her emotions to keep sane amid the uncertainties of the season and also how she deals with negative emotions when they arise.2020-04-2025 minThe Girl UnpluggedEP3|QIS - Even Jollof Get Brand!If Jollof has a brand, why shouldn't you? Rita answers the question to why everyone should have a personal brand and shares quick tips on how to develop one. 2020-04-1012 minThe Girl UnpluggedEP2|UnpackingRita starts to unpack her journey with self-awareness as the first prerequisite to living an authentic life. Be inspired!2020-04-0409 minThe Girl Unplugged01|Welcome!An introductory episode about what The Girl Unplugged (TGU) podcast is about.2020-04-0201 min