The TME podcast

A short and sweet season six finale with our host, Yasmin. Let’s discuss 2024: our expectations, our goals, what we’re letting go of and what we’re most excited about.  Self-help books are the greatest  Finding balance with my fitness journey  Reconnecting with God Letting go of the unknown Unlearning unhealthy habits and thought processes Thriving under chaos Manifestation and divine timing  Soci...

Living in a digital world, the risks that come with technological advancement can be scary - especially without appropriate regulations. This week, back with our former co-host Jo, we discuss the dangers and security risks of AI. Having a virtual partner Are the Terminator movies foreshadowing the future? The dangers of not reading the T&Cs How does AI work? Our experiences using AI The danger...

Is there life without love? Are there rules on how to love? Is love natural or a choice to be made? This week, we discuss all things love with Kevin, in hopes of understanding not only its complexities but its beauty.  The struggles of unrequited love Self-love and self-medicating Does unconditional love exist? Tough love from our parents  Blood family vs chosen family Marriage and soulmates  Have...

Our first ever solo episode! Tune in this week to hear Yasmin’s recap on 2023, including her mental health journey, other important life updates, and her thoughts on the importance of fighting for humanity.  2023 recap The Feelings Wheel TikTok = free therapy I almost died because of makeup Our generation’s lack of humanity TME catch up Socials: Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/thetmepod Host: h...

The inner work and self-development continues with Bella this week, as we tackle the journey of solitude, the importance of letting expectations go and how to understand the difference between reality and potential. Summer recap Solitude vs loneliness The intricacies of conflict resolution  Dealing with potential  Setting expectations  Friend-zoning consequences Socials: Podcast: https://www.insta...

From setting life goals to self-reflection, we often find that we have to ask ourselves difficult questions. How do we deal with the feeling that we’ve disappointed ourselves? How do we forgive ourselves? What are the best ways to confront your emotions and inner voice? This week, Yasmin and Kevin discuss some of the hardest conversations they’ve had to have with themselves, and how they dealt wit...

It has long been debated that masculine and feminine energy has nothing to do with gender, however some researchers do believe that men and women’s brains are wired differently. How does this affect where we fall on the masculinity-femininity spectrum? Which end do we lean more towards? And, how do outside influences affect the energy we emit?  Join Yasmin and Bella, this week, as they discuss the...

We’re back! Season 6! And we just recently celebrated the host’s birthday so it’s only right we dedicate the first episode of the season in commemoration.  Joined by Dwayne, this week, we discussed the 29 most important life lessons Yasmin has learnt in her 29 years of life. From vulnerability, financial responsibility, dealing with trauma, friendships and relationships to so much more! Socials: ...

The season 5 finale! Episode 50! And we’re back with Kevin for a debate on good vs bad. Do we consider ourselves to be good people? Do our choices define us? Does everyone deserve a second chance? We delve into these questions (plus more) and discuss the intricacies of coexistence and the importance of showing grace. Do you consider yourself a good person? Are we defined by our choices? The import...

Artists that rap about the streets - are they really about it or is it all just creativity? How do you transition into different spaces when you’re the minority? And, is it important to just stick to environments where you’re accepted? This week, we answer these questions and more with our co-host Dwayne.  Ghostwriting  Music or the streets? From the hood to code-switching Travelling whilst black...

Happy 2 years of TME! Of course we had to celebrate with family so we’re back with our brother Kevin. From the dangers of exposing culture to our fears of going viral, we discussed our generation's need to overshare and the idiocracy of 15 minutes of fame. 2 years of TME!!! Exposing culture We need to stop rewarding stupidity  The consequences of going viral You don’t need to have an opinion...

Sisterhood: the joys of it and how it’s changed our lives! We’re back with former co-host Jo for a discussion on the value of sisterhood and how important it is to nurture and uphold our chosen/given sisters. Friendship maintenance  Developing new friendships  Sisterhood Settings boundaries with friends Experiencing different life stages together  Would you marry your platonic best friend? Pre-mar...

From starring in school plays to becoming an award winning director. This week, we sit down with Duaine for an insight into the film world and the importance of incorporating/telling black stories.  From school plays to directing films Collaborating with actors/actresses on the vision  Casting for a film  Should we take TikTok actors/actresses seriously? The importance of telling black stories in...

Don’t die for FOMO. Learning to deal with FOMO is a key part of life. It’s not everything you need to say yes to. Tune into a very random and chaotic catch up with Dwayne where we discussed the consequences of FOMO and being selective with how you spend your time. Chaotic morning routines  Gyms/locker room culture Consistency with fitness Dwayne’s 12 month process  2022/2023 Summer plans Don’t die...

Have women given up on prioritising intellectual pursuits? Are we reverting back to domesticity? And if so, why? And, how much do we value gender roles today? We discussed these questions (and more) with our guest Sydney, this week. Women choosing domesticity over intellectual pursuits  Prioritising work-life balance Did our role of “being a woman” change after the pandemic? Could we ever be stay...

This week, we catch up with our former co-host Jo and get into a variety of discussions around success, the stress of wedding planning, the progress of TME and new endeavours!  Picking up new hobbies Wedding planning Jo’s music journey  Being afraid of success Having a presence online Fake support from friends Building your own audience  Socials:  Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/thetmepod Host:...

We’re back with another mental health episode for Mental Health Awareness Month! Joined by Bella, we continue celebrating this month by focusing on important conversations surrounding our mental well-being. Tune in for a discussion on living with ADD, the advantages of being neurodivergent and how therapy can be life-changing.  Being diagnosed with ADD The stigma around medication  Therapy experie...

Do you consider yourself fearful? Where do our fears come from? What are some of our biggest fears? Kicking off season 5, we’re back with Abdi for a deep dive into the concept of fear, our personal deepest fears and phobias, and how we can work towards building a fearless life. Life update with Abdi Celebrating birthdays  Living life in fear Pushing yourself out of your comfort zone Facing your fe...

A one-off football episode for our season 4 finale and it was only right to bring back our friend of the show, Dwayne! We discussed it all - from the day old Ronaldo/Messi debate, how detrimental recency bias is, shameless fan rivalry and our opinions on the 22/23 season. Ronaldo v Messi  Ronaldo’s move to Saudi Is Ronaldo bigger than Man Utd? Liverpool’s 7-0 trophy Recency bias is killing footbal...

Making room for the unpredictable, the failures, the errors, those “off” days, allows you to create a compassionate space for yourself that reminds you of the beauty of hiccups and re-routes. Sometimes things don’t work out for a reason or they may turn out even better than you could have imagined. Either way, it’s all a part of your journey! NYE resolutions  Leaving room for error  Discipline is...

Happy International Women’s Day! To celebrate, I had to bring one of my favourite women, Ope, back for a conversation on mental health. Mental illnesses are among the most common health conditions and in this episode, we shed light on the importance of inviting people in and getting the help you need without feeling shame. The difficulties of opening up about mental health The importance of commun...

We’re back with Kevin this week for a conversation on all things pressure - societal, religious, cultural, etc. From our definition of success to dealing with a variety of expectations, we delved into the concept of life ending at thirty. How do we become okay with not being where we want to be in life? And is there really a deadline? What pressures do we face? Reconnecting with your religion The...

Does cancel culture work? Do people deserve second chances? How do we determine who can be rehabilitated? This week, your host Yasmin and her guest Zach get into a debate on whether or not cancel culture exists and the importance of giving people grace. Quick weekly catch up Under the Influence tour recap Can people be rehabilitated? Does cancel culture exist? Separating the art from the artist  Y...

With Millennials dubbed as the loneliest generation, it’s never been more important to stay connected to our friends! But how do we do that? And how do we make friends as adults? This week, Yasmin is joined by her longtime friend, Arzu, for a conversation on navigating friendships, the importance of boundaries, creating safe spaces and the (occasional) difficulties of maintaining friendships as an...

How do we learn to love our bodies? How do we build self-confidence? Have you ever felt pressure to change the way you look? Your host, Yasmin, is back with Bella to discuss the importance of building healthy habits, dealing with body shaming, not letting insecurities take over your life and learning to love yourself! How do we feel about our bodies today? Insecurities don’t exist in the real worl...