Old-Fashioned Friends

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This episode we decided to go through some dilemmas that we found on the internet.

Where you live is not neutral. It’s not just geography, It’s not just vibes. It literally decides how big you’re allowed to dream, how much stress you carry, and sometimes even how far your life can go. In this episode, we are exploring if where you live doesn’t matter if you work hard. The truth? Watch the full episode to find outIf you’ve ever felt like your environment is suffocating your poten...

Society loves to whisper about "the other woman," but we rarely stop to ask why. In this episode, we’re stripping away the judgment (maybe not) to look at the nuance that define the "side chick" narrative. From the allure of "stable" married men to the controversial legal landscape in Nigeria, we unpack whether being the second choice is a conscious decision, a surviv...

We say we want emotionally available partners, but what happens when the "Strong" facade breaks? In this episode of Old Fashioned Friends, Faith and Christine are joined by the insightful Abisola to have a conversation that many of us shy away from. We start with a story that shook the internet: a woman who encouraged her husband to be vulnerable, only to realize she lost respect for him...

What makes a father? Is it the DNA, or the years of showing up? In this episode of Old Fashioned Friends, we dive into one of the most sensitive and polarizing topics in modern relationships: Paternity Fraud. From the viral clips of paternity court to the heartbreaking reality of men discovering the truth years later, we’re unpacking the emotional, legal, and cultural layers of this global issue....

We're going there. 😏 This week, we sit down with special guest Kate for one of those conversations people have in private but rarely out loud — should you disclose your sexual history to your partner? We kick things off with a real story from a salon that quickly went from casual gossip to full-blown drama, and nobody came out innocent. From there, we dig into the double standards, the insecu...

Is Friends With Benefits actually the ultimate freedom, from commitment or is it just a situationship wearing sunglasses? In this episode of Old Fashioned Friends, we get into the messy, complicated, and often dishonest world of FWB.We’re asking some hard questions: Can you really separate the body from the heart? Who is actually catching feelings? And is FWB just a loophole for people who are ter...

Are we really fair people? Or do we just PRETEND we are… until loyalty is tested?" 🤫 Welcome back to Old Fashioned Friends. In today’s episode, Faith leads us into a conversation that most people are too scared to have: Hypocrisy. We aren't talking about "society" or "the government"—we’re talking about YOU. Me. Us. We all hold strangers to standards we don’t even hol...

This episode is basically a rant on how draining adulthood can be and why we still have to show up anyway. We’re sharing how we find motivation during the low points and discussing the newfound empathy we have for our parents now that we’re in their shoes.

Love is cute... but who is paying the bills? In this listener-inspired episode, Yemi, Christine, and Faith dive deep into the ultimate relationship taboo: Money. We received a question from one of you asking: “In this modern world, who should be financially responsible? Is 50/50 the new normal, or is the traditional provider model still the blueprint?” From the "myth" of equal splitting to the ego...

We're exploring loneliness in the age of endless digital connectivity, and would like to hear what you think of our hot take of the week; "Inconvenience is the price we pay for participating in society" We discuss how over prioritizing ourselves can sometimes lead to isolation, and how friendship takes effort. We share personal examples from our own experiences and talk about how fighting with eve...

Bonus episode! This week, Faith and Buchi discuss how 'feminist' has almost become a slur due to the way it is sometimes portrayed online. They analyze a popular influencer's claim that God told her not to be a feminist, and explore why that narrative is problematic. This is a candid rant from two women tired of being boxed in, who want women to have the freedom to live outside of patr...

Welcome to Episode 6 of the Old-Fashioned Friends Podcast! This week, we dive into purity culture;  how it’s taught, how it shapes our beliefs about our bodies, and the silent pressures many of us grew up with.  We discuss shame, silence, curiosity, gender norms, and how to build healthier, non-shaming conversations for the next generation. We explore: ​What purity culture really is ​How silence a...

Whether you call it “tough love,” “survival mode,” or just “how we were raised,” our childhoods shape us in ways we’re still discovering as adults. In this episode, Faith gets deeply honest about the fears that come with becoming a parent, the “programming” we carry from our upbringing, and the habits we don’t realize are trauma leftovers. From funny childhood quirks to the silent anxieties we mas...

In this episode, we dive deep into a fascinating (and slightly embarrassing) truth — many Nigerians don’t actually know much about the rest of Africa. We share our personal experiences of only beginning to feel African after moving abroad and meeting people from other African countries. Christine sheds light on how Ugandans embraces African identity from an early age. From the challenges of travel...

In this heartfelt episode, we open up about one of the hardest human experiences; heartbreak. The three of us share our personal stories of love, loss, and learning to let go. We talk honestly about what helped us move forward — from therapy and journaling to leaning on trusted friends for support. We also discuss why healing shouldn’t be rushed. There’s no timeline for moving on, and it’s okay to...

Dating in your 30s hits different . In this episode, the three of us sit down to talk about how dating evolves as we grow older — from shifting priorities to becoming more intentional about who we spend our time with. We discuss the challenges of dating as a 30-something , why you shouldn’t settle , and the importance of shared values, kindness, and emotional maturity in modern relationships. From...

Welcome to the very first episode of our podcast! In this pilot, we open up about our lives—from navigating mortgages to building a mansion back in Africa—before diving into a deeper conversation about identity, belonging, and friendships. As adults (and especially as foreigners living abroad), making friends and building a supportive community can be challenging. In this episode, we share: How to...