Taboo: The Stories of Caribbean Women

In this episode, recorded in 2022, Mitera Balkaran shares her sarcoma cancer journey. Sadly Mitera passed away on Saturday 18th February 2023. She was one of the most genuine and transparent persons that I have met. We will continue to tell your story Mitera, and raise awareness of this very rare and aggressive cancer. Sleep in peace.

In this week’s episode Norma James shares how she navigated her way through losing a husband at an early age, raising two young children, and life to date.

In this episode Shauntal Baker shares a bit about what it's like being in a polyamorous relationship, married to both a man and a woman.

In this episode clairaudient Savina Leo talks about her spiritual journey and how she helps others on their journey. Editor's Note: In this recording the meanings of clairaudience and clairsentience are switched.

In this episode Jeleesa Randolph shares her experience as a single mom of three.

In this episode Ameera Mohammed-Ali shares her experience of trying to live her life consciously and making decisions that she’s passionate about as opposed to just settling.

In this episode Mikcarla Aquing shares her experience of losing both parents, within three years, due to illness.

In this episode, Tynessa Gay shares how she navigated marriage, separation, divorce and life after divorce.

In this episode Dana James-Edwards shares her journey towards her twin boys being born, as they were conceived by In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF).

In this episode, Arielle Williams shares what it's like being queer, being raised in the Caribbean, and what the future looks like.

In this episode Shamiso Morris shares her story about how loneliness and isolation during the pandemic, especially as a nurse/ frontline worker, almost led to the loss of her authentic self and life. 

In this episode, Kathryn Nurse shares her story about freezing her eggs.

In this episode Shereza Mohammed-Ramjattan shares how walking through doors of discomfort led to success and alignment of self.

In this episode Tamara Fook shares her story about life after the loss of her son, Zane, and the subsequent birth of her daughter, Zhanna. 

In this episode Darcel de Vlugt shares her story, which involves her journey as a single mom.

In this episode Crystal Payne shares her story, which involves being diagnosed with breast cancer at a young age. 

In this episode Paula Hamilton-Smith shares her story, which involves the loss of her child and the death of her husband.

In this episode, Host and Creator Ciara James, shares her story.

In less than a minute you'll learn all about this new podcast Taboo: The Stories of Caribbean Women