Unpeeled Thoughts

Unpeeled Thoughts

Why do we act fine when we’re clearly not? Why do we call chaos “normal”? Unpeeled Thoughts is where I, Faith, try to make sense of adulthood in Naija, unpack society, culture, power, identity, friendships, and the quiet behaviours we pretend make sense. Diary style, honest, reflective, and a little sarcastic, I'll mix storytelling with social commentary. A journal in audio form, and a soft space to think without losing your mind. Each episode sits in that good kind of discomfort, moving through the odd, the tender, and the quiet chaos of daily life with nuance, vulnerability and calm. adaorahezekiah.substack.com

Episodes

  1. Is Your Best Friend a Rapist?

    23 JAN

    Is Your Best Friend a Rapist?

    Omo, we need to talk about something nobody really wants to touch. Everyone likes to think they’re on the right side and they are the goodguys. We share posts, we drag people, say we care about women, swear we hate injustice. But let’s be real: what do you do when that injustice shows up wearing a familiar face? It’s not always some creepy stranger. Sometimes, it’s the guy who picked up your tab last night. The one sending memes in your group chat. The so called “Big Boy” everyone wants to know. This episode of Unpeeled Thoughts isn’t about gossip or dragging anyone’s name through the mud. We’re digging into the way silence gets built into our social circles. We want to know why people who seem decent end up protecting rapists and sexual offenders, even if they don’t mean to. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit adaorahezekiah.substack.com

    52 min
  2. Why I’m Turning In My 'Girls Girl' Card

    9 JAN

    Why I’m Turning In My 'Girls Girl' Card

    “Girls girl” used to be simple. It meant you looked out for other women, didn’t throw anyone under the bus, and just had each other’s backs. Lately, though, especially online, it’s turned into this loud, almost bossy thing. So in this episode, I’m going into how a word that once meant solidarity somehow turned into a way to control how women act. We get into how people treat any disagreement like it’s betrayal. Labels like “pick me” get thrown around just to shut down real conversations. And honestly, it’s wild how often people confuse holding someone accountable with causing harm. I want to talk about the line between actually supporting someone and just demanding loyalty. Sometimes, even setting a boundary gets twisted into being “anti women" and "anti feminism” There’s this quiet, draining feeling that comes with always having to perform sisterhood, especially in Nigerian spaces or online, where being close is everything, and sometimes staying quiet feels safer than speaking up. This isn’t about being against women or feminism. It’s about looking honestly at what happens when solidarity gets reduced to aesthetics, vibes or something fragile that falls apart if anyone dares to ask a tough question. If support disappears the second things get real, was it ever really support? So if you’re tired of friendship politics, feeling burnt out by online feminism, or just wondering what a real community should feel like, this one’s for you. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit adaorahezekiah.substack.com

    23 min
  3. Rape Wasn’t a Dealbreaker?

    26/12/2025

    Rape Wasn’t a Dealbreaker?

    This episode started with me feeling confused. Out of nowhere, people turned on Nicki Minaj after her latest political comments, and I kept wondering, why now? Why did this become the final straw, when there’s been so much worse that never seemed to matter as much? But really, I’m less interested in Nicki herself and more in the bigger picture. I dig into how, when it comes to sexual violence, public outrage feels distant, like it’s up for debate, or just not urgent. Meanwhile, some other controversy can light a fire under people instantly. Suddenly, “cancel culture” doesn’t look like justice. It feels more like a way for us to manage our own mess, distancing ourselves when something hits too close to home, when it messes with our sense of who we are, what we like, or where we belong. I talk about all of it, fandom, money, loyalty, and how these things decide who we forgive, who we shield, and who we throw away. I’m not here to put one person on trial. I just want to look at how all of us, together, end up with these shaky, unpredictable morals...and what that really means. Heads up: This episode touches on sexual violence (not graphic), cancel culture, celebrity accountability, fandom, our messy morals, politics, and identity. Listen with care. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit adaorahezekiah.substack.com

    19 min
  4. The Death of Nuance in Internet Conversations

    17/12/2025

    The Death of Nuance in Internet Conversations

    This episode of Unpeeled Thoughts gets real about what it means to exist online when nobody seems willing to handle complexity anymore.Ever felt misunderstood online? Deleted a post because you couldn’t face the fallout? Felt like you were lecturing in the middle of a circus? You’re not alone. This episode is for you.Faith takes us through the mess of Twitter dogpiles, influencer outrage, endless hot takes, and the exhausting pressure to defend your identity at every turn. She's here to talk about how and why online conversations keep losing their nuance. And that loss? It’s changing the way we think, making empathy tougher, and honestly, it’s rough on our mental health.She digs into why the internet rewards outrage instead of real understanding. Why people treat critique like it’s personal disrespect. And how power structures online seem to hide behind identity politics instead of facing real questions.This isn’t an argument. It’s not a call out, or a debate. It’s a slow, reflective voice note about misinterpretation, emotional fatigue of watching nuance disappear.CONNECT WITH THE PODCASTInstagram: @unpeeledthoughtspodTwitter/X: @unpeeledhq This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit adaorahezekiah.substack.com

    20 min
  5. Why I’m Starting This Podcast (and Why It Scares Me)

    12/12/2025

    Why I’m Starting This Podcast (and Why It Scares Me)

    Faith gets real, like, painfully real, about the whole messy ride that led her to finally launch this podcast. We’re talking months, years actually, of putting it off, dreaming up “the perfect time” that never came, late-night existential spirals about what she’s even doing here, and a pile of voice notes that were basically secret episodes she never had the guts to share. Fear almost shut her up for good, but some stubborn little spark in her just wouldn’t let her stay invisible.She lays it all out: what it’s like being twenty, figuring herself out as she goes, wanting people to see her beyond the filtered photos and carefully crafted vibes. She wants to talk without scripting every word, to find a space where her thoughts can breathe, no judging, no edits. There’s a mix of self-reflection, gentleness, a touch of chaos, some intellectual rabbit holes, and the kind of honesty that stings a little. Faith is basically pulling back the curtain and letting you into the unfiltered parts of her mind. Not the shiny, polished bits, but the vulnerable, growing places where the real stuff happens... This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit adaorahezekiah.substack.com

    14 min
  • 5 Episodes

About

Why do we act fine when we’re clearly not? Why do we call chaos “normal”? Unpeeled Thoughts is where I, Faith, try to make sense of adulthood in Naija, unpack society, culture, power, identity, friendships, and the quiet behaviours we pretend make sense. Diary style, honest, reflective, and a little sarcastic, I'll mix storytelling with social commentary. A journal in audio form, and a soft space to think without losing your mind. Each episode sits in that good kind of discomfort, moving through the odd, the tender, and the quiet chaos of daily life with nuance, vulnerability and calm. adaorahezekiah.substack.com

Information

  • Creator
    Unpeeled Thoughts
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Adaora Hezekiah
  • Show Website
    Unpeeled Thoughts

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