BALM

Vean Ima
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A podcast from poet, writer and storyteller Vean Ima. A self love and self acceptance advocate determined to bring the realisation of worthiness to every listener. ‘BALM’ is a podcast of Vean’s words in the form of conversation, short poems and prose for those tired of carrying their hearts around in broken pieces.

  1. 01/24/2021

    THIS BODY

    In this season finale I’m sharing poetry on our relationship with our bodies. The mortal casing of our souls that we fall in and out of love with so many times throughout our eventful lives. I share candidly about where I’m at with my body in the hope that if you too are experiencing similar feelings you will know that you are not alone. Our relationships with our bodies are complicated but most of all they are unique and they are ours. This final episode of the season is a sweet appreciation of our bodies with poetry that I hope will soothe you and always be that balm. You can find me on Instagram @vean_ima and or email me at veanimapoetry@gmail.com. I’d love to connect with you. Much love and see you next season.. V I x

  2. 01/17/2021

    TRANSPARENCY WILL SAVE US

    In today’s episode I’m talking about transparency. I’ve seen over and over again how the lack of transparency can lead many of us astray. We all seek to achieve unrealistic goals and suffer in silence because everyone but us seems to have it together. We think we alone are struggling, that we alone have lives that are full or more pain than purpose. Perfection is played out on so many platforms and we absorb it without knowing the full story, the whole story that if we were allowed to see a little bit of real poke through from time to time, we’d all be better off it. It’s my intention that the poetry, prose and affirmations shared on BALM will encourage you and leave you enriched. Love always, Vean. Please know you are more than welcome to contact me on Instagram @vean_ima and or via email veanimapoetry@gmail.com

  3. 01/10/2021

    MY HAPPY IS ME

    Well, I always say I write in the hope that it will help someone but truth be told this is also therapy for me and this episode is no exception! Today I discuss the dependence that occurs we we’re always seeking our happy from other people and external sources, why it’s exhausting, why it’s dangerous and why it’s time to start looking within. People leave and things lose their appeal leaving us to languish feeling empty and desperately seeking that next fix which sadly often does not lead us back to us. I want this episode to remind us that we can be our own happy and get to the place where we can boldly declare ... ‘ My happy is me’.

  4. 01/03/2021

    RUNNING FROM PERFECTION

    Today I’m talking about PERFECTION and the power that it wields upon us. Who knew that preferences about the female body created for the male gaze could hold us in such bondage, who knew that the pressure to be deemed enough by societies standards could force us to run so far from our authentic selves in an attempt to be more and be deemed worthy. With thoughts and original poetry I invite you to love yourselves without scrutiny and hold your truest self in high esteem. You are amazing, needed and so valuable just as you are- and for that reason we are ‘running from perfection’. Much love as always, V I If you’d like to read more of my poetry you can find me on Instagram https://instagram.com/vean_ima?igshid=73q17mmrcw3r And purchase my poetry prints https://veanimaprints.com

  5. 12/20/2020

    I CHOOSE FREEDOM (NAVIGATING TIER 4)

    Well I had a totally different episode planned for you today but in light of new Tier 4 restrictions placed on parts of the U.K I just felt I wanted to provide a place of calm and escape from the triggering news cycles, I wanted to remind you that you are more than the current circumstances that were forced upon you in a moments notice and no one has the power to lock down your heart, your spirit or your joy. We are sad, grieving and feeling a whirlwind of emotions but we are going to seek out all the good that’s left in 2020... starting with what’s right here within us. Listen for timely poetry, prose and affirmations that I hope will leave you enriched. Love always, Vean. You are also more than welcome to contact me on Instagram https://instagram.com/vean_ima?igshid=2f1iq0x3quuw or via email veanimapoetry@gmail.com

  6. 12/13/2020

    MOTHERHOOD- NO LIES TOLD

    In this episode I spill all of my musings, my experiences and spoken word on the matter of motherhood; my infertility journey, mothering Black and happily relinquishing my super mum title that I traded off using it as my badge of self worth and value at a time I felt inadequate as a stay at home mum. I touch on why I quit mummy blogging and why we as women must be more compassionate towards each other and our unique beautiful stories. Motherhood is such a loaded topic, full of mystery and wonder but also overwhelm and for some despair, no one owns the rights so let’s all get a seat at the table and be validated. I hope this episode is enjoyed by you and if so I’d love you to share, email mail me or even leave a review! I truly love sharing my poetry with you, so thanks for being here, V. You can find me on Instagram at @vean_ima and email me at veanimapoetry@gmail.com. Much love x

  7. 12/06/2020

    BEAUTIFUL YOU

    In this episode I call you beautiful, I call you strong, I call you overcomer, I call you enough! For you are but I know sometimes you call yourself names that are beneath your sovereignty and you degrade yourself for not meeting the mark, an unrealistic measure set by others that you should in no way allow to steal your joy or rid you of your self worth may I remind you that you were born enough. My hope is that you will get to the end of this episode and feel better, I want your head to be lifted as the words I share swirl in your mind and nudge you with the realisation that you are phenomenal. This is BEAUTIFUL YOU. If this episode speaks to you it would mean so much to me if you would rate, subscribe and even leave a review! You can find more of my work on Instagram @vean_ima and can also email me at veanimapoetry@gmail.com with feedback and requests. Much love until next time. Vean

  8. 11/29/2020

    SHOWING UP AS ME (FINALLY)

    In today’s episode I share my thoughts on the all too familiar dilemma of showing up authentically as ourselves. We are so burnt out, under pressure, often times still raw and healing from what life has thrown at us, still growing and learning how to be brave and stand up to the lies from those who come and attempt to box us- that we often don’t notice when our true identities evaporate under all the pressure. We desperately want to be real, we desperately want to pull off every mask that hides our truth but fear and circumstance bind us and all attempts to be ourselves are thwarted. The poems in this episode were all written as I personally fought my own battle to finally show up as myself. Who knew it would be so hard! My poetry, prose and more can all be enjoyed via instagram @vean_ima and prints of my words available to purchase at www.veanimaprints.com.

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A podcast from poet, writer and storyteller Vean Ima. A self love and self acceptance advocate determined to bring the realisation of worthiness to every listener. ‘BALM’ is a podcast of Vean’s words in the form of conversation, short poems and prose for those tired of carrying their hearts around in broken pieces.

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  • Creator
    Vean Ima
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Vean Ima
  • Show Website
    BALM