The Rovingbookworm Podcast

Happy World Poetry! On this episode I am sharing one of my favorite poems titled ‘This Silence’ which is an expression of the loss of a long dear close friendship. I hope you love it like I do. Cheers.

I decided to stay connected with you guys during my usual 8 weeks break from podcasting between seasons by sharing some of my spoken word poetry based on feedback I received during my last break. The main theme for this series is centered around loss and grief which will also set the pace for some of our conversations in season 3. I hope you enjoy this poem which I wrote for my beloved mother afte...

This is the last episode of Season 2 and it has been a fun ride all season. This theme was inspired by a book I read a while ago titled 'Girl, Stop Apologizing' by Rachel Hollis and I host this episode alone as I encourage survivors of abuse, racism, tribalism, marginalization e.t.c to step out of their past traumas or perceived failures and live their lives without guilt and shame. Season 3 premi...

On today’s episode my guest (The Duchess of Kanta) and I share our world of books with listeners and how books have enlightened and entertained us almost all our lives. We also encourage people to read more as there are so many benefits you get from reading. It’s a fun episode filled with laughter and the longest I have recorded so far. Enjoy!

This is a valentine's day special episode where I host my husband Chimeka Garricks and we discuss the importance of knowing your love language and the love language of your spouse and how this can help to keep love in your relationship alive. We emphasize the importance of trying to see things from your significant other's perspective to be able to understand why they come off in a certain way tha...

In this new normal, mental toughness is a skill that everyone needs to survive the changes and chaos around us. This theme was inspired by two books I recently read titled 'Mental Toughness' by Stephen H. Covey and 'GRIT' by Angela Duckworth. On this episode, I discuss about several things I learnt from reading these books and how I have been able to apply them to my life to be better.

A fun but very deep conversation with my dear friend Susan Charles about what self love means to us as opposed to what the world now sells as self love.

This theme was inspired by two scriptures from my favorite book, the Bible - 1 Corinthians 10:23 and Philippians 4:12 and also some of my personal experiences in 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic still affects our lives in many ways and this is a good time to prioritize our need especially our basic needs over our wants. But do we know the difference? I host this conversation alone as I explore this the...

This is a fun episode with my nephew Tega, a twenty something year old free spirited university student who gives his perspective on what he thinks parents need to know about how most kids, mostly teenagers feel towards their actions. This theme was inspired by a book I read a while ago titled, 'Things My Mother And I Don't Talk About'. I hope you enjoy listening to this as much I did recording th...

This is a conversation that draws our attention to the fact that although we may be ready to take on this year in strides and leaps, we should realize that life is a long journey and not a competition. In this episode I share 5 important things we should remember in our journey forward that would help us pace ourselves accordingly to our abilities and present realities.

This first episode of 2021 hopes to inspire people to chase their dreams and follow their passions this year while having a well thought out plan. Odun Taiwo a pharmacist and entrepreneur joins the conversation where she gives advice on the steps to take when you want to make more out of your passion. A fun but very informative episode that will get you fired up to start something fresh and new th...

This last episode which is inspired by the year 2020 and all that came with it leads us see things differently even in bad times. Our guest, the multitalented Adesuwa Iluobe gives her perspective on why it is important to have an attitude if gratitude especially now. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and an amazing holiday season.

With so many people out of work and businesses going under due to the Covid-19 Pandemic this year, financial hardship has caused panic and despair all over the world. In this conversation, our guest Joan Nwosu gives us some practical steps on how to get back on our feet despite all odds. This theme was inspired by a book I read last year titled’The Total Money Makeover’ by Dave Ramsey.

This episode kick-starts Season 2 of this podcast and the theme was inspired by two books titled ‘Inspired Mama’ by Sez Kristiansen and ‘Atomic Habits’ by James Clear.

This conversation was inspired by a book titled ‘Own Your Life’ by Sally Clarkson and the current Covid-19 pandemic. I share tips on how to find peace in these strange times as these tips have helped me find some normalcy and joy despite all odds.

This theme was inspired by two books I read this year titled ‘Identity Crisis’ by Ben Elton and ‘10 Arguments To Delete Your Social Media Right Now’ by Jaron Lanier and a documentary I saw on Netflix titled’The Social Dilemma’. In this conversation we discuss the pros and cons of using social media and how to use these platforms wisely as they have become a huge part of society.

The idea for this theme came from my teenage daughter Esther who tells me it’s one of the things people do that she thinks they need to consciously change. It’s a fun conversation for both mama and daughter as we discuss how most people judge others based on their looks or status in life and how that affects society in general.

A deeply moving conversation with the very resilient Ivie Edobor, a survivor of domestic violence on her journey towards healing after a harrowing experience. This theme was inspired by two books I recently read, ‘It Ends With Us’ by Colleen Hoover and ‘Judah’s Wife’ by Angela Hunt.

A very insightful conversation with the talented Tope Omotosho, author of ‘Dance’ and ‘Crumbled’ on Dating and the essential elements needed to navigate romantic relationships as a believer in today’s world where all this are permissible.

A conversation inspired by a poem I wrote a while ago titled ‘Misunderstood’ which focuses how our differences make us feel misunderstood by others and sometimes feel out of place. This conversation stresses the importance of staying true to who you are and not allowing peer pressure and the likes to affect who you are and how you present yourself.

A continuation from Episode 5. In this episode I speak out about my journey with hair loss (Alopecia) and how I overcame my body shame. I also read a poem I wrote when I was on my journey to rebuilding my self esteem and confidence back. I hope you are inspired by my story.

An insightful conversation with the beautiful Emem Bassey on the true meaning of beauty, her journey as an unapologetic plus-size woman, why we body shame and how we can learn to stop body shaming ourselves and others.

A conversation with Rachel Eyo, a mental health advocate on the importance of caring for our mental health and how we can practically cultivate habits that will help us maintain good mental health. This theme was inspired by two books titled ‘Stranger in Lagos’ by Sally Kenneth Dadzie and ‘I’m Telling The Truth But I’m Lying’ by Bassey Ikpi.

A conversation about forgiveness and steps to help us move on with our lives after we have experienced deep hurt, betrayals and disappointments. This theme was inspired by two books - ‘A Broken People’s Playlist’ by Chimeka Garricks and ‘Wrong Time, Right Place’ by E. B. Roseanne.

Inspired by two beautifully written books ‘All your Perfects’ by Colleen Hoover and ‘The Bromance Book Club’ by Lyssa Kay Adams, this conversation explores what it really means to have a happily ever after in marriage if it actually exists. Guest and author of recently released collection of short stories’A Broken People’s Playlist’ Chimeka Garricks joins the conversation on this episode.