The Girl Unplugged

A series of events has happened in Nigeria in the past few weeks that have been triggering for women in Nigeria. From rape to molestation and now the death of a young girl InI Umoren who was lured to her death on the 29th of April. Her killer sexually assaulted, raped, and killed her then buried her in a shallow grave. In this episode, I sit with two of my friends, Ammie & Ifunenya to vent and exp...

Most of the words said to a Single parent are out of bias, projection, or/and genuine concern for them but they ultimately end up hurting the feelings of the individuals unknowingly.  Tomi Poopola, host of the Ms. P Speaks Podcast sits on the girl talk segment and talks about the things that one shouldn't say to a single parent. Single parenting especially in Africa still comes with a lot of...

Azubuike Anoliefo, a mystical philosopher sits with me on this episode to dissect the topic of gender. We discuss gender with the lens of mystical philosophy in trying to explain the concepts of masculinity and femininity as non-singular dimensions, and how it affects behavior. Connect with Azubike on Facebook: expand.awareness Instagram: expand.awareness Send me a mail: ritachukwuike@gmail.com or...

Being in an inter-tribal marriage is a herculean venture that comes with many challenges and problems. Those who dare, are able to maneuver through these challenges with wisdom and understanding. This is the story of our co-host on this series. Nasa is an Igbo woman married to a Yoruba Man. And she shares her experiences and how she is able to stay married and happy.  In a country like Nigeri...

In April we recap on the wins of last month and share the plans for the new month.

We eventually get to the last part of this series of the 4 women series, a series 4 part series in commemoration of the Women's month of March. Whooo!  In this episode, I  chose to challenge toxic femininity especially in the ways we are toxic to ourselves. The labels that victimize us, the pressures that lead us to irrational decisions, and the obligations that steal our identity and le...

Muna the host of Lifestyle Plug with Muna Podcast discusses her workflow and productive lifestyle with me. We share personal experiences with our routines and work we work with our different productivity personalities to achieve our work goals and get it done! We hope you find this helpful. Connect with me: Instagram @theirlunplugged, Email- ritachukwuike@gmail.com

Do you ever look back in your teens and 20's and wonder the things you would have done better or differently if you had the right guidance? Did your 30's meet you all of sudden and you are wondering what you have been doing with your life? In this episode of the series, I challenge my future self while reflecting on the past.  Also with me is Cocochi, a transformation coach that helps women in the...

Is there a universal standard for sex that everyone should comply with? Is sex all about penetration? What are the pros and cons of the types of sex?  Nick Atte and I answer these and more on this episode. It was a fun conversation as well as educative. Listen to Nick's podcast: littlebitsofstuffwithnick.com Connect with me on Instagram: @thegirlunplugged Email: ritachukwuike@gmail.com

Hi there! This part 2 of the 4 women series questions your lifestyle as a woman. What does your lifestyle say about you? Fascinating, adventurous, daring, or uninteresting? What are the many limiting mindsets that keep you from experiencing life? Too many questions, yea?  This episode seeks to help you identify what your lifestyle says about your approach to life and provoke you to improve yo...

This Girl Talk Segment pulls out seats for Misie and Lola as we talk about Cooking; as a non-gender activity and our perception of this role as single ladies. Reasons why we enjoy cooking, eating out, and are against societal expectations of us to fulfill this role. We also share some of our expectations from the Male gender as regards this role. Listen in and enjoy... Connect with me on Instagram...

A 4 part series in commemoration of the women's month of March.  What does it mean to be an intentional woman in a world already full of expectations for what a woman should be? Find out as you listen.

This Episode with Brenda Chinwe Orie, a registered trained nurse is an educative conversation on the Vagina and its care. We discussed:  The anatomy of the vagina Misconceptions about the Vagina. Habits that endanger the Vagina The Proper ways to take care of this delicate part of our bodies as women. This is for the ladies and those who love them! Connect with Brenda on FB: Brenda Chinwendu...

As is customary every first of every month, this is a review of how the month of February went. Updates and plans for March.

Today Kele and Chibueze, two young gentlemen who describe themselves to be domesticated gives us insight into how domestication has evolved over the years throughout human evolution, highlighting the changes in gender expectations as regards domestication. “Domestication is a mindset,” says Kele. “If Marie Curie was in our time she will win more awards,” says Chibueze. They both attest to the fact...

Which is fair? An unplanned pregnancy, getting an abortion, dying from septic abortion, or a teen knowing the options available to him/her, and making an informed decision prior to the event of a sexual act?  I am talking about sex education for young people.  Quite frankly, the challenge here isn’t the availability of sexual and reproductive health rights options for young people but th...

Happy New month Originals! Welcome to the month of February. Just here to give you an update about what's been going on in my life. I have been battling with grief after the loss of my brother. It's been so tough and so I thought to share this moment with you as I seek healing and understanding. Cheers! Music: Avicii- Wake me up,  Hey brother. Send me a DM on Instagram: @thegirlunplugged or E...

Part three on the becoming series wraps up the series for the month. This one features Tolu-the prolistener. A life coach passionate about helping have a happy and fulfilled life. She does this by coaching people through confusion into clarity, supporting them with strategies, and helping people who feel dissatisfied with life become satisfied. We talk about How to get clarity. How to overcome the...

Part two of the becoming series features Christabel Ndeokwelu. she is a lawyer and the founder of Vision Boards Nigeria, a community designed to help visionaries go from dream to execution. The community was birthed after she struggled with finding materials to make her vision board and decided to simplify the process for others by curating a vision board package. In this episode, she brings her e...

In this part one of the Becoming series is Taofeecat Kolawole Odeyemi. A Holistic and Transformational coach and founder of Ayse Coaching and Consulting Limited whose primary purpose is to help individuals co-create holistic transformation in their lives and career. We talk about the journey of becoming and how it looks likes, her personal experience, and pointers that indicate that you are on you...

Welcome to 2021! We made it into the new year. How was your Christmas holiday? What did you do? What are your plans for the new year? Let's talk as I share mine: Holiday Experience. My plans for 2021. New developments for the podcast. Gratitude. Enjoy. Let's connect! Send a DM to @thegirlunplugged. Email to ritachukwuike@gmail.com

Welcome to the Episode Finale of the Podcast. As the Christmas festivities heightens we discover that it comes with a lot of pressure rather than rest and enjoyment as it should be. Why? Are these pressures self-imposed? How can one maneuver such pressure and enjoy this season as it should be? These are some of this episode highlights as I discuss with Sarah Oseki- the host of the Shetabletalk Pod...

Sitting on the guest seat on this Girl Talk segment is the amazing Rafiat Akiwande aka Queen Raffy as we discuss a Twitter post that reflects the mindset of most Africans towards marriage, ownership, and bearing marital surnames. Our discussion cuts across culture, religion, and our personal opinion on the issue. We hope you find the chat insightful. I'll love to hear from you send me a DM on Inst...

Zainab and I discuss some of the emergences we see especially on social media around ancestral worship and some African traditional religion among young Africans living in the diaspora.  We try to connect the dots on: Why this is happening at this time? Our personal journey to faith. And why convictions are requisite to an unshakable faith in practicing any type of religion.  I'll love t...

Hey, lovelies I hope you enjoy this bonus episode and find it insightful.  I had a need for talk therapy after thinking long and hard about life as a woman, single parent, and mother. It's a bit here and there and random. But I hope you catch a thing or two that will be meaningful for you in the end. It's raw and Uncut. Enjoy! Support this podcast: https://useshukran.com/cr/thegirlunplugged