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I used to think healing meant never being triggered again. Then one conversation made me realize I was still speaking from a wound I thought had healed. This episode isn’t about blaming our parents. It’s about understanding that many of them were navigating life with wounds they never had the chance to process. Because sometimes pain isn’t passed down through words. It’s passed down through silenc...

Moving to Germany made me realize one thing: I should have learned another language much earlier. What I thought was “optional” became one of the biggest challenges of starting over abroad. In this episode, I’m sharing the frustrations, and unexpected realities of growing up monolingual. 🎙️ New episode out now. Have you ever wished you learned something sooner?

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I asked people one simple question: “What’s your greatest fear?” Some said losing people. Some said failing in life. Others said not having a job… or ending up alone. Different answers… But when you really listen—they all point to one thing: The fear of not being enough. In this episode of The SQUASH, we go beyond surface-level answers and unpack the real fears driving our decisions, relationships...

We all say we’ve changed. But real change? It shows up in your patterns. In your reactions. In what you no longer tolerate. This episode is for anyone tired of repeating the same cycles—in life, in relationships, in themselves. 🎧 The SQUASH Podcast — where real conversations meet real healing. Share your story. 💛

In this first episode, we explore the lands beyond the Rhine as seen by Roman writers like Julius Caesar and Tacitus. Long before a German nation emerged, these regions were home to many different tribes, each with their own leaders, customs, and rivalries. We examine how the Roman Empire attempted to expand into Germania, and how this effort ended in disaster at the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest...

Two guys talking honestly about friendship. One realized something was missing in his friendships. Then the real question came up:Can you stay close to people who think differently? 🎙️ New episode out.

Some people can disappear for 3 months and come back like nothing happened. Others need daily check-ins, updates, reassurance, and consistency. Neither is wrong. But when a low-maintenance friend meets a high-expectation friend… small tension can enter 😅 In this episode, we unpack:– Different friendship styles– Communication gaps– Silent disappointment– And whether expectations are fair or self-c...

Two anonymous stories. Two opposite lives. One uncomfortable question. One woman had a baby and wonders if her reasons were selfless. Another never had children and questions if she prioritized herself too much. In this episode, we unpack the tension between desire, legacy, loneliness, culture, religion, and responsibility. Is having a child selfish? Or is it the most selfless thing a person can d...

February 14 is not just about flowers and dinner reservations. It’s pressure. It’s expectations. It’s social media comparison. It’s religion debates. It’s relationship audits. In this episode, we unpack:•The real origin of Valentine’s Day•Why it creates chaos every year•How religion plays into it•And whether the pressure is even worth it This one is honest, layered, and very relatable.

Love entered the conversation. Faith entered the conversation. Opinions entered uninvited 😅 This episode is just vibes; three people talking about relationships, religion, dating, boundaries, and whatever else came up naturally. No debates, no conclusions, just honest conversations and different perspectives. Press play and join the gist.

Dating in Germany is already different now add Hinge into the mix 😅In this episode, my co-host and I talk honestly about Hinge dates in Germany: the planning, the direct communication, the culture shock, and the moments that leave you asking questions. If you’ve used dating apps in Germany, this episode will feel very familiar.

This episode is a casual recap of how Christmas went, the little plot twists that showed up along the way, and the overall vibe I’m carrying into the new year. No structure, just real thoughts, reflections, and what you can expect moving forward.

It’s that time of the year again… reflections, resolutions, and cutting people. 😅Toxic? Maybe. Necessary? Absolutely. Because I cannot carry nonsense into the new year. 🎙️🔥New episode out — let’s talk end-of-year cleaning, boundaries, and the chaos we all pretend not to enjoy. #newyear #resolution #newmemes #selfimprovement #cutoff #ritual #boundaries

Adulting no be beans at all! 😩🔥 Bills, responsibility, confusion… everything just dey rush us. If adulthood don show you small shege this week, come sit with us — we understand. 😅🎙️

Sometimes life doesn’t ask you to slow down, it knocks you down until you finally listen. The world paused when my body did and in the silence, I learned what actually matters. A staircase, a fall, and the unexpected wisdom that comes when life forces you to slow your steps. This episode goes out to anyone who’s been pushed into stillness and found themselves in the pause. This episode is about th...

They say it takes years to build a man and seconds to kill him. But sometimes, it’s silence that does the killing. In this episode , Yomi tells his story, one of burnout, heartbreak and rediscovering what strength really means. This is not violence. It’s about killing the myths that tell men not to feel or cry, not to ask for help. 🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts: The SQUASH📲 Follow @th...

You think healing will be peaceful : journaling, affirmations, soft mornings. But really? It’s tears, boundaries, and deleting people who no longer serve you. In this episode, we talk about the messy side of growth ,the part that’s not on your feed. 🎧 Listen to “Healing Is Ghetto” now ,because peace doesn’t always look pretty. #Podcast #HealingJourney #MentalHealth #SelfImprovement #HealingIsGhet...

This week on The SQUASH, I sit down with Bryan Power, who shares one of the most powerful stories of love, loss, and healing you’ll ever hear. After a painful breakup, a restraining order, and deep personal reflection, Bryan and his wife found their way back to each other — rebuilding their relationship through the lens of integrated attachment theory. In this heartfelt conversation, we explore:💔...

You ever notice “no offense” people are the most offensive? 😂 No offense… but if you need a disclaimer before speaking, maybe just don’t 😭 : “No offense” does not cancel out your bad manners. We said what we said. 💅#TheSQUASH #BenitaSaidIt #ChaoticTruths #thesquashpodcast #Mabelsaidit #family #relationship #podcast #podcastbanter #bants #unfiltered

Not every friendship ends in a fight. Sometimes… it ends in silence. No drama. No betrayal. Just distance. Just time. This episode of The Squash is about those quiet heartbreaks,the kind that sneak up on you when your lives start moving in different directions. It’s about a girl named Kemi. And what it means to outgrow someone you once couldn’t imagine life without.🎧 Tap in. You’ll feel seen. You...

Some truths choke you when you try to speak them — but they’ll destroy you if you don’t. So I’m learning to talk, even when my voice shakes. Because silence has never saved me #BreakTheSilence #CourageToSpeak #HealingVoices #MentalHealthAwareness #AfricanVoices #EmotionalStrength #TruthTellers

My father broke me… not by what he did, but by what he didn’t. This is a story of a child growing up in his absence, and learning she was always enough. New episode out now on The Squash Podcast. 🎧💔#Healing #Fatherless #PodcastStorytelling #emotions #howto #emotional #embranceyourinnergeek #father #mother #family #parents

We smile, we post, we scroll — but behind the filters and captions, many of us are hiding. In this episode of The SQUASH, Mabel peels back the layers on the digital masks we wear, the loneliness they create, and how we can start breaking free. Vulnerable stories, gentle research, and practical steps to help you show up more real — and feel less alone.