The Simply Jamilah Podcast

April 8, 2022, is a date that stays in my brain rent-free, and one year later, I'm ready to close that chapter with a final discussion. I define The Gray Space, share my healing journey, and share what to do when you enter The Gray Space. Also, I briefly touch on the stupidity of Tennessee. All this (and more) happens while I sound like I'm low key dying because of North Carolina's ins...

This is my attempt at being a fashion podcaster, and I must say, it was pretty fun. While sharing anecdotes about a chill weekend with friends, I discuss influences, tips, and good moments that came with channeling my semi-stylish nerd look. This contains tons of thrifting, visual representation, and justifying the fast fash life for basics. But first... I have some housekeeping things to share, i...

Despite experiencing brutal periods, I love having a uterus. I love being a woman. After raving about Jameela Jamil, I get into the consistent disrespect, impeccable strength, and the power of women. Yeah... I kind of go off. *For the easily offended, I use the terms "men" and "women" in a very general way. links mentioned: episode 59: an open conversation about menstruation: https://open.spotify....

It all started when someone said, "It's okay to want companionship." Those five/six words have been playing on a loop in my head since I first heard them in January, and I've come to realize I'm actually scared of companionship. For this episode, I dive into my history and struggle with loneliness, the fear and hope with meeting people who are necessary for my life, and momentarily freak out becau...

This episode is brought to you by a Facebook game I played so I could learn more about myself. I woke up and chose self-deprecation, so I am sharing my red flags (according to Facebook) and the red flags I see within myself, including insane stubbornness, screwed up prioritization, and senseless clumsiness. links mentioned: my journey to North Carolina video: https://youtu.be/V6nbAMg9N_E blog &amp...

A little late because Anchor didn't want me to be great and upload a video podcast.  Anyway... After taking my annual leave of absence to process life, I am back with another year of The Simply Jamilah Podcast! I take a moment to remember my grandfather, who left the earth late last year. It's still processing. Grief is unique, to say the least. Then I share everything I seem to be bringing f...

After a month of many changes, goodbyes, and life transitions, I am back!! In this episode, I share and react to my 2022 Spotify Wrapped [for the first time] after recapping the craziness that was 2022. Since my Wrapped is a very big musical representation of how my year went, I share some stories and truths I've never shared on this podcast. Time Stamps (to whom it may apply): 9:04 - Recap of My...

Another rambling about different things happening in my life, including queso from Frida 602 motivating a spontaneous trip to Cincinnati (which I devoured), a new life transition, and the benefits of solo travel. If you can afford it, I 10 out of 10 recommend going somewhere by yourself for at least 24 hours. links mentioned: Jennette's Freedom (book review of I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCu...

The first part of this episode is simply my backstory, starting with growing up in the church, and why I believe in God. After a discussion on loneliness and beginning the journey of contentment with being alone, I share my stance on various topics regarding Christianity, including homosexuality, tattoos, and politics. links mentioned: Megan Thee Stallion mental health website poll of the week: Do...

After discussing the sorrow and grief that consumed me in August, I talk about three things that involve establishing your core: friend ghosting (and all the funny stories), the struggle with new friends (and negativity some of them bring), and why I have the best core. links mentioned: The Definition of a Best Friend The Thing About New Friends... Jamilah's BeReal: https://bere.al/juhmeeluh poll...

After conquering technical difficulties, I sit down with my friend Reeve to talk about all the things, including Facebook & the comfort with being one's self, the emotional process of a heartbreak (especially a friend heartbreak), and mental health. This will have you smiling from ear to ear by the end of it and have you wishing you were friends with Reeve too. links mentioned: Angie Martinez...

To my little warriors, my love bugs, my champions of the womb (hahahaha). At the wonderful wise age of 23, I wanted to share some advice for life as you conquer the world you're born into. It's not going to be easy, but as your mom, I am right by your side and here to help you fight, with love and kindness. <3

After catching up on life and sharing a day of pure clumsiness, I discuss the love/hate relationship with my body, exercising, and the mental-physical relationship; the way I view my body and my decisions regarding my physical well-being are based on my mental. This episode seems to have more of everything: anecdotes, tangents, and saliva. links mentioned: HuffPost Black Voices: https://www.facebo...

TRIGGER WARNING: this episode includes topics of rape, abortion, and sex trafficking. During a thunderstorm, I discuss freedom, human rights, and everything involving the effed up regression of America. I am worried, angry, and tired-- tired of waking up and not knowing what other rights of mine will be taken away, let alone the limitations of equal treatment because of the color of my skin. I hav...

This episode is all about the battle between Miss Independent & Hopeless Romantic when it comes to wanting a true love relationship, a life partner. Topics include: insecurities, third-wheeling, & the mental warzone. However, before we get into all of that, I discuss a few other things: Roe v. Wade being overturned, my trip to Northern California, being stuck in an airport, etc. links ment...

The title says it all. While discussing the four topics in the title, I also: expose my financial situation, throw a little bit of shade without shame, talk about my recent food cravings, share my thoughts on the impossible burger from Burger King, and talk about things I did to go the extra mile for people who would not do the same for me. That's just the beginning. POLL OF THE WEEK: Which of the...

In the event of convenient timing, this is being published right after I got pushed out the door at my job and transferred to a new location. A majority of this episode is spent sharing five standards that make someone a leader, all of which overlap; of course, communication is one of them. Plus, this episode is me saying a tearful goodbye (yes, I cry at the end) and saying everything I somehow ma...

Everyone has experienced disappointment at some point in their life, and it has been an incredibly prominent emotion in my life for years. I wanted to take some time to talk about disappointment in three categories: the job market, people (especially men), and society. Plus, there are a couple of mini tangents about the love and struggle of having my name and lots of Jack Harlow mentioned (iykyk)....

This is one of my most therapeutic episodes to date. I spill all the tea on my life from February to December 2021, and I share tips on signing a lease with someone who may or may not genuinely be your friend (keyword being "genuinely"). My ex-roommate is not responsible for my unhappiness; the whole thing was a mistake, and I ignored way too many red flags. Take a shot every time I say "I don't c...

Recently, there was a day where I was in a good mood but thought I should be in a bad mood because everyone else around me was in a bad mood. This brought up the subject of me being an empath. I decided to dive deep into what it means to be an empath, ten characteristics of empaths, and things in my life that make me believe I am one. Plus, I talk a bit about gratitude and how a spirit of grateful...

I am so tired of people saying I listen to white music. Hearing statements like "you listen to white music" or "you're white-washed" has negatively stayed in my brain and affected my ability to talk to new friends about my interests going beyond music (i.e. television shows, movies, podcasts). I need to get some things off my chest about music having a race, which is exactly what we're talking abo...

Before anything, I share my support for Ukraine and the innocent people of Russia; like millions of other people in the world right now, I'm scared. For the meat of this episode, I wanted to end Black History Month (though Black history never ends) by sharing a few statistics about Black people, recognizing the shift in Black culture, & discussing people capitalizing on Black History Month/Bla...

Happy Valentine's Day! Coming from a heterosexual single pringle, I discuss several different topics relating to my love life and friendship with boys... after a small rant about an optometry appointment. Topics include: my first time being friends with a group of guys, the importance of having a friendship foundation for a long-lasting romantic relationship, and accepting my singleness & lack...

In the month that I accidentally took off from documenting my life with this podcast, a lot happened, and I wanted to take a moment to talk about it. Besides giving a small speech about why a random Black girl from Tennessee loves to podcast, I break down all that moving entailed, give the big reason I disappeared for the month (which has nothing to do with my move), and discuss topics that have b...

For my final episode of 2021, it only felt right to recap all of the good that was experienced this past year, especially during such a trying time for many. Get ready to attempt to hear me sing and hear my embarrassment over my Spotify Wrapped (yes, I'm exploring that too). FOR EVERYTHING DISCUSSED: SJ Podcast Episodes a chat with Kristen: https://anchor.fm/simplyjamilah/episodes/33-a-chat-with-K...