Return to Self Tola Sunmonu-Balogun

Giving birth comes with a roller coaster of emotions...many of which we find hard to articulate and discuss. With the birth of my first child, I kept a lot of these emotions bottled in. Primarily because I didn't understand them and I was also dealing with grief associated with losing my mother. This time around, I chose to journal what I was feeling every day. Writing my feelings has always made the feelings have less power over me. In these journal entries, I covered a full spectr...

In this episode, I have a candid conversation with my friend-Aranxta King-about depression. We unpack what led her there, what it felt like in the lowest of lows, and her continuous path to recovery. It is a beautiful story about self-discovery, courage, and healing. I hope it touches you as much as it touched me.

I’m kicking off this season with an episode dedicated to survivors of sexual assault who are trying to find their way back to themselves in light of the emotional and psychological trauma in the aftermath of an attack. My intention with this episode is to ensure all survivors recognize one thing; the abuse was not your fault, you were not complicit and you are not alone.Joining me on the podcast today is none other than Kemi DaSilva-Ibru ; the founder of Women at risk International Found...

In part 2 of this episode, Chude Jideonwo, co-founder of Red media and founder of Joy inc, continues our discussion. He talks about the numerous techniques he has used to heal from depression and how he now lives a life that is truly fearless.

To round off this year I am posting the very first episode I ever recorded. I was terrified to release it when I first recorded so I procrastinated left right and centre lol..... but here it is. In this episode, Chude Jideonwo, co-founder of Red media and founder of Joy inc, personifies vulnerability in its truest form. He talks about his battle with depression, relationships and so much more.

I have been asking myself this question lately-what could I achieve if I was not afraid? I am intrigued by people who seem to feel the fear and do it anyway. I want to understand what it is about them that makes them so courageous. On this episode, I interview Donald Duke, former Governor of Cross River's state and one of Nigeria's youngest Governors ever. He has had some spectacular successes and also some spectacular failures but that hasn't held him back. We sat down for an intimate 2 hour...