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Join two friends in their thirties as they discuss topics we all face when navigating what can sometimes feel like a minefield: adulting. Izzy Eze (@itsizzyeze) is a second generation Nigerian, Afro-fusion singer/songwriter and speaker. Thembe (@themberain) is a South African writer and poet. Together, they unpack the truths of growing up with honesty, creativity and humour. Whether you’re in your twenties, pre-twenties or well past it, you can be part of this journey of learning and unlearning too, by following our Instagram page: @_somewhatgrown.
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Friday Aug 27, 2021
Friday Aug 27, 2021
How well do you know yourself? How do we know what’s best for ourselves in our twenties? Who are the people in your life who help you become more you? This episode is all about authenticity, finding your tribe and self acceptance. Join us as we discuss our journeys into discovering ourselves and our purpose.
Thursday Aug 12, 2021
Thursday Aug 12, 2021
In part two of our boundaries episode, we conclude by delving into what it takes to maintain boundaries for different relationships. Who gets to call you by a nickname versus who can handle you getting undressed in front of them? All we know is that boundary setting is a process.
Thursday Jul 29, 2021
Thursday Jul 29, 2021
Why does setting boundaries feel so awkward sometimes? Like struggling to find an escape route from a Zoom meeting that you really don’t need to be in. How do we maintain our boundaries when romantic feelings come into the mix? Join us as we discuss protecting our physical or emotional space and learning to be brave in honouring our boundaries and other people’s.
Thursday Jun 17, 2021
Thursday Jun 17, 2021
How has the pandemic affected our wellbeing? Do our needs change based on our personality traits? Should we post our chocolate chip cookies online if something serious just went down in the world? Tune in as we talk self-care, social media and joy as a form of resistance.
Thursday Jun 17, 2021
Thursday Jun 17, 2021
To kick off episode one of the series we discuss being creatives and what we’ve loved and learned from being children of immigrant parents. How do we shake off the feeling that it’s a luxury to relax? Is the grass always greener once we leave home? Join us as we discuss solo trips, family and food politics.
Saturday Jun 12, 2021
Saturday Jun 12, 2021
Welcome to Somewhat Grown! We've created this podcast for holding open conversations about adulting as two twenty somethings who are figuring it out as we go. We're excited to share this space with listeners of all ages.