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chidsandgigglesEpisode 33 - Friendships and adultingIn this episode, I talk about some of the difficulties in maintaining "adult" friendships.‘It’s all shits and giggles until...’Chids and Giggles is an amusing, honest podcast hosted by Chidimma, discussing the good, the bad, and the absolutely ridiculous aspects of life. Join weekly on Tuesdays for funny anecdotes, life lessons, and a whole lot of #ChidChat.Instagram: @chidsandgiggles2022-02-0836 minchidsandgigglesEpisode 32 - I'm a 25 year old womanI'm baaack - let's catch up!‘It’s all shits and giggles until...’Chids and Giggles is an amusing, honest podcast hosted by Chidimma, discussing the good, the bad, and the absolutely ridiculous aspects of life. Join weekly on Tuesdays for funny anecdotes, life lessons, and a whole lot of #ChidChat.Instagram: @chidsandgiggles2022-02-0127 min
chidsandgigglesEpisode 31 - Chidchat ft. Naomi Native: "All that glitters is not even shining"In this #ChidChat, I am joined with Naomi, asocial media influencer and plus sized model. We discuss all things body image, hot girl summer, lockdown, dating and travelling as a black, plus sized woman. Find Naomi on Instagram and TikTok @Naomi.native ‘It’s all shits and giggles until...’Chids and Giggles is an amusing, honest podcast hosted by Chidimma, discussing the good, the bad, and the absolutely ridiculous aspects of life. Join weekly on Tuesdays for funny anecdotes, life lessons, and a whole lot of #ChidChat.Instagram: @chidsandgiggles2021-07-131h 44chidsandgigglesEpisode 30 - Fail betterIn this episode I talk about feeling like a failure in your 20s in our society today. Let's continue the conversation on IG...‘It’s all shits and giggles until...’Chids and Giggles is an amusing, honest podcast hosted by Chidimma, discussing the good, the bad, and the absolutely ridiculous aspects of life. Join weekly on Tuesdays for funny anecdotes, life lessons, and a whole lot of #ChidChat.Instagram: @chidsandgiggles2021-06-0832 min
Three Expose Pros Podcast42. 'Not every friendship group can mix' Ft. ChidimmaIn this weeks episode we are joined by the lovely Chidimma from Chids and Giggles! We discuss female friendships, enjoying Hot Girl Summer and being a solo podcaster. The Three Expose Pros Podcast is an unfiltered conversation between three best friends who share and bare all about surviving and not thriving. Find the hosts on instagram @threepodcast and the guest Chidimma on @chidsandgiggles2021-06-081h 04chidsandgigglesEpisode 29 - It is not always gigglesIn this episode I talk about coping mechanisms and my issue with avoidance strategies. ‘It’s all shits and giggles until...’Chids and Giggles is an amusing, honest podcast hosted by Chidimma, discussing the good, the bad, and the absolutely ridiculous aspects of life. Join weekly on Tuesdays for funny anecdotes, life lessons, and a whole lot of #ChidChat.Instagram: @chidsandgiggles2021-04-0620 minchidsandgigglesEpisode 28 - So you've put on weightContent warning In this episode, I talk about my lockdown weight gain, my understanding of fat-phobia and the difficulty in rejecting society pressures of the "ideal body image".‘It’s all shits and giggles until...’Chids and Giggles is an amusing, honest podcast hosted by Chidimma, discussing the good, the bad, and the absolutely ridiculous aspects of life. Join weekly on Tuesdays for funny anecdotes, life lessons, and a whole lot of #ChidChat.Instagram: @chidsandgiggles2021-03-2329 minchidsandgigglesEpisode 27 - Sipping the royal teaThis week, it is all shits and giggles until royal tea has been spilt. I offer some commentary on the highly anticipated Oprah interview and the UK reaction surrounding it.‘It’s all shits and giggles until...’Chids and Giggles is an amusing, honest podcast hosted by Chidimma, discussing the good, the bad, and the absolutely ridiculous aspects of life. Join weekly on Tuesdays for funny anecdotes, life lessons, and a whole lot of #ChidChat.Instagram: @chidsandgiggles2021-03-0934 minchidsandgigglesEpisode 26 - Chidchat ft. Chris: I was the main character abroadIn this episode I have a #ChidChat with a colleague and friend Christiana were we discuss our respective year abroad life in SE Asia.There is a public service announcement near the end regarding the racist attacks against East and Southeast Asian people which have increased drastically during the pandemic.‘It’s all shits and giggles until...’Chids and Giggles is an amusing, honest podcast hosted by Chidimma, discussing the good, the bad, and the absolutely ridiculous aspects of life. Join weekly on Tuesdays for funny anecdotes, life lessons, and a whole lot of #Ch...2021-03-021h 18chidsandgigglesEpisode 25 - The end is nighIn this episode, I ramble on about the exciting news we have received regarding the lockdown in the UK. The excitement is real!‘It’s all shits and giggles until...’Chids and Giggles is an amusing, honest podcast hosted by Chidimma, discussing the good, the bad, and the absolutely ridiculous aspects of life. Join weekly on Tuesdays for funny anecdotes, life lessons, and a whole lot of #ChidChat.Instagram: @chidsandgiggles2021-02-2319 minchidsandgigglesEpisode 24 - Chidchat ft. Will: Mr and Mrs gameIn this episode I am joined by Will as we play a game for a Valentine's Day special. I recommend playing this with your partner, friends, siblings etc. Enjoy!‘It’s all shits and giggles until...’Chids and Giggles is an amusing, honest podcast hosted by Chidimma, discussing the good, the bad, and the absolutely ridiculous aspects of life. Join weekly on Tuesdays for funny anecdotes, life lessons, and a whole lot of #ChidChat.Instagram: @chidsandgiggles2021-02-1641 minchidsandgigglesEpisode 23 - Pick me pleaseIn this episode, I talk about the characteristics of "pick me women" and make a confession...‘It’s all shits and giggles until...’Chids and Giggles is an amusing, honest podcast hosted by Chidimma, discussing the good, the bad, and the absolutely ridiculous aspects of life. Join weekly on Tuesdays for funny anecdotes, life lessons, and a whole lot of #ChidChat.Instagram: @chidsandgiggles2021-02-0922 minchidsandgigglesEpisode 22 - Chidchat ft. Semra: Side hustle burnoutIn the first #Chidchat of the new season, Semra (@healthywithsem) and I discuss the pressures of side hustles and the fairly new opportunity to monetise your hobbies. We speak candidly about our own experiences of side hustle burnout and attempt to offer solutions to combat this.‘It’s all shits and giggles until...’Chids and Giggles is an amusing, honest podcast hosted by Chidimma, discussing the good, the bad, and the absolutely ridiculous aspects of life. Join weekly on Tuesdays for funny anecdotes, life lessons, and a whole lot of #ChidChat.Instagram: @chidsandgiggles2021-02-021h 11chidsandgigglesEpisode 21 - Money buys me happinessIn the first episode of Season 2, I talk about money!! Does it buy happiness and how do you save it? ‘It’s all shits and giggles until...’Chids and Giggles is an amusing, honest podcast hosted by Chidimma, discussing the good, the bad, and the absolutely ridiculous aspects of life. Join weekly on Tuesdays for funny anecdotes, life lessons, and a whole lot of #ChidChat.Instagram: @chidsandgiggles2021-01-2627 minchidsandgigglesEpisode 20 - Setting systems, not goalsIn the last episode of Season 1, I throw out 2020 and focus on setting systems in place to achieve goals for the new year. ‘It’s all shits and giggles until...’Chids and Giggles is an amusing, honest podcast hosted by Chidimma, discussing the good, the bad, and the absolutely ridiculous aspects of life. Join weekly on Tuesdays for funny anecdotes, life lessons, and a whole lot of #ChidChat.Instagram: @chidsandgigglespodcast2021-01-1920 minchidsandgigglesEpisode 19 - Let's talk about lockdownIn this episode I ramble on about where I have been for the last couple of weeks and what has been happening. I also talk about the fearful anticipation of Lockdown 2.0.‘It’s all shits and giggles until...’Chids and Giggles is an amusing, honest podcast hosted by Chidimma, discussing the good, the bad, and the absolutely ridiculous aspects of life. Join weekly on Tuesdays for funny anecdotes, life lessons, and a whole lot of #ChidChat.Instagram: @chidsandgigglespodcast2020-11-0333 minchidsandgigglesEpisode 18 - There's no place like homeIn this episode, I focus on some of the 'cons' of moving out to make us feel better.‘It’s all shits and giggles until...’Chids and Giggles is an amusing, honest podcast hosted by Chidimma, discussing the good, the bad, and the absolutely ridiculous aspects of life. Join weekly on Tuesdays for funny anecdotes, life lessons, and a whole lot of #ChidChat.Instagram: @chidsandgigglespodcast2020-09-2926 minchidsandgigglesEpisode 17 - You better work bitchIn this episode I take a trip down memory lane when talking about some past employment struggles.‘It’s all shits and giggles until...’Chids and Giggles is an amusing, honest podcast hosted by Chidimma, discussing the good, the bad, and the absolutely ridiculous aspects of life. Join weekly on Tuesdays for funny anecdotes, life lessons, and a whole lot of #ChidChat.Instagram: @chidsandgigglespodcast2020-09-2224 minchidsandgigglesEpisode 15.5 - Entangled bloopersThis blooper reel episode is cut together from the first attempt at recording episode 15. 2 hours of shits and giggle cut down to the silliest clips to make this 16 minute masterpiece. Enjoy x‘It’s all shits and giggles until...’Chids and Giggles is an amusing, honest podcast hosted by Chidimma, discussing the good, the bad, and the absolutely ridiculous aspects of life. Join weekly on Tuesdays for funny anecdotes, life lessons, and a whole lot of #ChidChat.Instagram: @chidsandgigglespodcast2020-09-1516 minchidsandgigglesEpisode 16 - Body hang-upsIn this episode, I talk about toxic beauty standards, body image and share some insecurities.‘It’s all shits and giggles until...’Chids and Giggles is an amusing, honest podcast hosted by Chidimma, discussing the good, the bad, and the absolutely ridiculous aspects of life. Join weekly on Tuesdays for funny anecdotes, life lessons, and a whole lot of #ChidChat.Instagram: @chidsandgigglespodcast2020-08-1126 minchidsandgigglesEpisode 15 - Chidchat ft. Melina: Spiritual EntanglementIn the fifth episode of the Toxic Series, Melina and I discuss another element of toxic friendships as we continue the chronicles of "Lucy". Melina opens up about her "spiritual entanglement" in Part 2 of 'The (friend)ship has sailed. ‘It’s all shits and giggles until...’Chids and Giggles is an amusing, honest podcast hosted by Chidimma, discussing the good, the bad, and the absolutely ridiculous aspects of life. Join weekly on Tuesdays for funny anecdotes, life lessons, and a whole lot of #ChidChat.Instagram: @chidsandgigglespodcast2020-08-051h 34chidsandgigglesEpisode 14 - Chidchat ft. Tori: The (friend)ship has sailedIn the fourth episode of the Toxic Series, Tori and I discuss our mutual experience with a friendship breakup. We open up about the toxic traits of a former friend along with stories and end by giving some advice on what to do if you are experiencing the same.‘It’s all shits and giggles until...’Chids and Giggles is an amusing, honest podcast hosted by Chidimma, discussing the good, the bad, and the absolutely ridiculous aspects of life. Join weekly on Tuesdays for funny anecdotes, life lessons, and a whole lot of #ChidChat.Inst...2020-07-281h 29chidsandgigglesEpisode 13 - He's not that into youIn this episode I talk about toxic traits within past romantic relationships and situationships.‘It’s all shits and giggles until...’Chids and Giggles is an amusing, honest podcast hosted by Chidimma, discussing the good, the bad, and the absolutely ridiculous aspects of life. Join weekly on Tuesdays for funny anecdotes, life lessons, and a whole lot of #ChidChat.Instagram: @chidsandgigglespodcast2020-07-2125 minchidsandgigglesEpisode 12 - Chidchat ft. Ek: Respect your eldersIn the second episode of the Toxic Series, my eldest sister Ekene and I discuss how the phrase "respect your elders" can be manipulated. We cover evil aunties, creepy uncles, senior staff and more as we unpack the toxicity that can ensue when there is an abuse of power.‘It’s all shits and giggles until...’Chids and Giggles is an amusing, honest podcast hosted by Chidimma, discussing the good, the bad, and the absolutely ridiculous aspects of life. Join weekly on Tuesdays for funny anecdotes, life lessons, and a whole lot of #ChidChat.Inst...2020-07-141h 17chidsandgigglesEpisode 11 - Chidchat ft. Og: Call-out cultureTW: Sexual assault (discussed from 1hr 28mins concerning 'I may Destroy You')The first episode in the Toxic Series!In this episode, my sister Og (or Yvonne) and I discuss the complexities of calling out your non-black peer, friends or loved ones. We share our experiences doing so, the feelings that come with it and end with some tips of how to go about it. We are specifically talking about constructive criticism when calling people out, not cancel culture or online/irl shaming. Find Og's blog here: https://elusiveyvs.wordpress.com/2020-06-301h 34chidsandgigglesEpisode 10 - Lessons learnedCelebrating this double digit milestone episode by reflecting on the lessons learned from this crazy year 2020. Here are 10 things I would tell my 2019 self I i knew what 2020 had in store.‘It’s all shits and giggles until...’Chids and Giggles is an amusing, honest podcast hosted by Chidimma, discussing the good, the bad, and the absolutely ridiculous aspects of life. Join weekly on Tuesdays for funny anecdotes, life lessons, and a whole lot of #ChidChat.Instagram: @chidsandgigglespodcast 2020-06-2327 min
chidsandgigglesEpisode 9 - Rage and ReligionIn this episode, I try to make sense of the religion I have grown up with and the current state of affairs.‘It’s all shits and giggles until...’Chids and Giggles is an amusing, honest podcast hosted by Chidimma, discussing the good, the bad, and the absolutely ridiculous aspects of life. Join weekly on Tuesdays for funny anecdotes, life lessons, and a whole lot of #ChidChat. Instagram: @chidsandgigglespodcast2020-06-1622 min
chidsandgigglesEpisode 8 - Chidchat Ft MelinaIn this episode, Melina and I discuss what we have learnt in our 23 years of being black and what we love about the black British experience!Find Melina’s piece here: https://metasmind97.wordpress.com/2020/06/06/life-after-george-floyd-a-tale-of-two-realities/?fbclid=IwAR3B0zx-DFBGRpsl1x-5EyxWCPtY41G_PQ-QFUFf6UrG6kYQwKB4HREomII2020-06-091h 30
chidsandgigglesEpisode 7 - Black lives matterIn this episode I talk about the current climate and what the black experience can consist of. I focused specifically on individual experiences but it is important to note that racism is a structural system, while the experience are informed by this structure and the pervasive nature of racism, it is not the whole picture. I simply cannot capture it all in a 20 minute podcast. A useful link of ways to help, where you can donate, sign petitions etc.: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ I will be sharing more resources on my instagram: @chidsandgigglespodcast2020-06-0226 min
chidsandgigglesEpisode 6 - Chidchat ft. RegiciaWelcome to the second episode of Chidchat where I am joined by a guest to chat about the good, the bad, and the absolutely ridiculous aspects of life. Join weekly on Tuesdays for funny anecdotes, life lessons, and a whole lot of #ChidChat!2020-05-261h 22
chidsandgigglesEpisode 5 - I'm no Michael Phelps‘It’s all shits and giggles until...’Chids and Giggles is an amusing, honest podcast hosted by Chidimma, discussing the good, the bad, and the absolutely ridiculous aspects of life. Join weekly on Tuesdays for funny anecdotes, life lessons, and a whole lot of #ChidChat.2020-05-1924 min
chidsandgigglesEpisode 4 - Chidchat ft. WilliamWelcome to the first episode of Chidchat where I am joined by a guest to chat about the good, the bad, and the absolutely ridiculous aspects of life. Join weekly on Tuesdays for funny anecdotes, life lessons, and a whole lot of #ChidChat!2020-05-1256 min
chidsandgigglesEpisode 3 - Giggles and Shits‘It’s all shits and giggles until...’Chids and Giggles is an amusing, honest podcast hosted by Chidimma, discussing the good, the bad, and the absolutely ridiculous aspects of life. Join weekly on Tuesdays for funny anecdotes, life lessons, and a whole lot of #ChidChat.2020-05-0528 min
chidsandgigglesEpisode 2 - Pick up lines‘It’s all shits and giggles until...’Chids and Giggles is an amusing, honest podcast hosted by Chidimma, discussing the good, the bad, the absolutely ridiculous aspects of life. Join weekly on Tuesdays for funny anecdotes, life lessons, and a whole lot of #ChidChat.2020-04-2822 min
chidsandgigglesEpisode 1 - Thoughts from lockdown‘It’s all shits and giggles until...’Chids and Giggles is an amusing, honest podcast hosted by Chidimma, discussing the good, the bad, the absolutely ridiculous aspects of life. Join weekly on Tuesdays for funny anecdotes, life lessons, and a whole lot of #ChidChat.2020-04-2829 min
chidsandgigglesEpisode 0 - Here it is...‘It’s all shits and giggles until...’Chids and Giggles is an amusing, honest podcast hosted by Chidimma, discussing the good, the bad, the absolutely ridiculous aspects of life. Join weekly on Tuesdays for funny anecdotes, life lessons, and a whole lot of #ChidChat.2020-04-2808 min