The Black Girl Overthinking Podcast

Areiyami

Welcome to Black Girl Overthinking, hosted by Areiyami where curiosity meets consciousness. I’m not here to give you all the answers. I’m here to ask the questions U didn’t know U needed. Each episode explores the corners of life we overthink the most—love, healing, modern womanhood, and the beautiful chaos of becoming, along with spiritual detours, inner work, and my fav segment “Am I Overthinking or What?” where I answer the questions y’all are too scared to say out loud. It’s not just a podcast. It’s a mirror. And if you’re listening, you’re one of the Mind Muses now. Welcome home babe 🫂

  1. 06/28/2025

    Everybody Want the Bubble Wrap, Nobody Wanna Value the Package

    Welcome to the grand finale of Season 4 of Black Girl Overthinking — and baby, we’re going out with a bang. In this raw, hilarious, and soul-stirring episode, Areiyami breaks down fast-tracked intimacy on Love Island, the Tyler Perry lawsuit and Straw film analysis, global chaos with Iran, and viral celebrity tea from Cardi B to Young Thug and Mariah the Scientist. Then we dive deep into relationship cycles — why men fumble healed women, the emotional trap of obsession vs. true safety, and how to choose yourself even when it’s hard. Plus: listener confessions that’ll have you gasping, shaking your head, and screaming “GIRL NOOO.” If you’ve ever felt like peace made you “too much,” or like closure only comes when you stop seeking it — this one’s for you. Close out the season with a powerful affirmation, heartfelt gratitude, and a soft challenge that’ll shift your whole week. Affirmation: “I am not hard to love — I was just loving people who couldn’t see me.” Challenge of the Week: Let go of anything or anyone that makes you feel small. Period. Thank you for riding with me all season long. The healing, the laughs, the tears — it’s all been real. Season 5 returns in March, but until then… keep choosing yourself. 🩷 I cherish your input! Keep those questions and topic suggestions coming for #AmIOverthinkingOrWhat through our socials: Instagram: @theblackgirloverthinkingpod Email: BGOMedia1@gmail.com Call/Text: 346-298-5228 Get ready to overthink with me, and let’s journey together through growth, truth, and self-discovery. Tune in now!

    43 min
  2. 05/07/2025

    I Coulda Snapped But I Let You Make It

    This week on Black Girl Overthinking we talkin about the kind of growth that don’t always come with soft piano music and affirmation cards. I mean the real kind that shows up when somebody say something slick and you gotta fight every cell in your body not to turn into your old self. We’re diving into why your triggers are the real test of your evolution, not how many crystals you own. I also get into Mariah the Scientist’s new song Burning Blue and why it got the lover girl in me shook, Ryan Coogler’s film Sinners and all the spiritual teeth it had, and this wild Shannon Sharpe mess that got me squinting real hard at Unc. And the “Am I Overthinking or What” segment is pure juice—are you trippin if you lose sex drive when your emotional needs ain’t being met? Is your homegirl lowkey hatin when she brings up your veneers mid-compliment? And what do you do when your man won’t even touch you in lingerie on his birthday? Yeah. This one is a journey. Come overthink out loud with me. Tune in for a thought-provoking, heartwarming, and inspiring episode of Black Girl Overthinking that's sure to resonate with you. I love hearing from you guys and would like to encourage you all to keep sending in your questions/ topics for our popular segment #AmIOverthinkingOrWhat which you will be able to do by reaching us on all social media platforms!! Instagram: @theblackgirloverthinkingpod Email: BGOMedia1@gmail.com Our new phone number: ⁠346-298-5228

    50 min
  3. 04/05/2025

    Growth is Grieving… Not Just Glowing

    Have you ever felt trapped by who you used to be in other people’s eyes? In this powerful episode of Black Girl Overthinking, Areiyami unpacks why society struggles to accept our growth, and how that resistance says more about them than it does about you. We get into real talk about Kevin Gates and Brittany Renner’s transformations, the way old perceptions can haunt even our closest relationships, and Areiyami gets personal about her journey of evolving while still holding space for grief, anger, and self-forgiveness. This episode is filled with gems about healing, self-perception, emotional boundaries, and why sometimes growth doesn’t mean reunion—it means release. Plus, in the hilarious and heartfelt #AmIOverthinkingOrWhat?! segment, Areiyami answers listener questions about horny decisions, delusional DMs, and petty energy vampires that belong on Instagram poetry pages, not in your life. If you’re in the middle of your own glow-up—or still figuring out how to let people meet the new version of you—this one’s for you. Affirmation of the Week: “I am allowed to grow. I do not owe anyone the version of me they’re most comfortable with.” Tune in for a thought-provoking, heartwarming, and inspiring episode of Black Girl Overthinking that’s sure to resonate with you. I love hearing from you guys and would like to encourage you all to keep sending in your questions and topics for our popular segment #AmIOverthinkingOrWhat, which you can do by reaching us on all our platforms: • Instagram: @theblackgirloverthinkingpod • Email: BGOMedia1@gmail.com • Phone: 346-298-5228

    40 min
  4. 03/27/2025

    I’m NOT Explaining myself again!!

    In this episode of Black Girl Overthinking, we unpack the deep-rooted fear of being misunderstood and why so many of us—especially Black women—feel the need to over-explain ourselves. From childhood trauma and family dynamics to navigating racist encounters in the workplace and romantic relationships, Areiyami gets real about what it means to be constantly proving your intentions just to be heard. You’ll hear personal stories, laughs, and raw truths about validation, emotional exhaustion, and breaking free from the need to be understood. If you’ve ever found yourself explaining your boundaries a little too much or replaying convos in your head—this one’s for you. Episode Affirmation: “I do not beg to be understood. My truth is clear, my voice is strong, and I trust that the right people will hear me.” 🔗 Listen now & join the conversation: ⁠https://my.bio/bgomedia1?_gl=1%2Abu9hhw%2A_ga%2AMTAwMjcxMzg5My4xNzI0NDMxNjQx%2A_ga_3K6XN61SQS%2AMTcyNDQzMTY0MC4xLjEuMTcyNDQzMTY2NS4wLjAuMA..&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYhU18W8dS-WQHhu3mxvrVLR4QpDGrnKm-Nr6EoEx4Gi98jYimTWRPvCME_aem_7URWmWATfV7Y6_pjTwOLsQ⁠ Tune in for a thought-provoking, heartwarming, and inspiring episode of Black Girl Overthinking that's sure to resonate with you. I love hearing from you guys and would like to encourage you all to keep sending in your questions/ topics for our popular segment #AmIOverthinkingOrWhat which you will be able to do by reaching us on all social media platforms!! Instagram: @theblackgirloverthinkingpod Email: BGOMedia1@gmail.com Our new phone number: ⁠346-298-5228

    39 min
  5. What If It Works?

    03/19/2025

    What If It Works?

    Starting over ain’t easy.. actually it’s messy, uncomfortable, and sometimes straight-up terrifying. But what if we’ve been looking at it all wrong? What if the fear of new beginnings isn’t about failing, but about letting go of who we used to be? In this episode, we’re breaking down the real reason we overthink change, how our minds trap us in cycles of hesitation, and most importantly—how to stop letting fear call the shots. ✨ Highlights: ​ Why overthinking new beginnings is really about self-doubt​ How to stop waiting for the “perfect” moment to start over​ A simple mindset shift that will change how you approach fear​ The What If It Works? Challenge (24 hours to flip your overthinking into possibility) With the Spring Equinox bringing fresh energy, there’s no better time to step into the next version of you. So let’s talk about it. Let’s start moving—even if we’re scared. 🔗 Listen now & join the conversation: https://my.bio/bgomedia1?_gl=1%2Abu9hhw%2A_ga%2AMTAwMjcxMzg5My4xNzI0NDMxNjQx%2A_ga_3K6XN61SQS%2AMTcyNDQzMTY0MC4xLjEuMTcyNDQzMTY2NS4wLjAuMA..&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYhU18W8dS-WQHhu3mxvrVLR4QpDGrnKm-Nr6EoEx4Gi98jYimTWRPvCME_aem_7URWmWATfV7Y6_pjTwOLsQ Tune in for a thought-provoking, heartwarming, and inspiring episode of Black Girl Overthinking that's sure to resonate with you. I love hearing from you guys and would like to encourage you all to keep sending in your questions/ topics for our popular segment #AmIOverthinkingOrWhat which you will be able to do by reaching us on all social media platforms!! Instagram: @theblackgirloverthinkingpod Email: BGOMedia1@gmail.com Our new phone number: 346-298-5228

    39 min
  6. Happy 2 Year Anniversary BGO!! 🥹 : Roots & Reflections on Rejection Sensitivity , Spirit, and Self

    11/02/2024

    Happy 2 Year Anniversary BGO!! 🥹 : Roots & Reflections on Rejection Sensitivity , Spirit, and Self

    In this special 2-year anniversary Halloween episode of Black Girl Overthinking, we’re celebrating our journey with a candid conversation on the highs, growth, and changes we’ve experienced along the way. We cover everything happening in our lives right now—our kids starting school and how the education system feels so different, Asia’s journey of moving out of a toxic environment and stepping into her authentic self, and even a little election talk. We also dive into our evolving spiritual journeys, sharing how connecting with both church traditions and spiritual practices like voodoo honors our roots. With the upcoming new moon, we reflect on how spirituality is often misunderstood or turned into a trend, when it’s really our lifestyle, culture, and power. This episode’s main topic gets personal as we unpack rejection sensitivity, especially in the context of overthinking. We dig into how rejection triggers our overthinking, shaping the ways we see ourselves and respond to the world, and how we’re learning to navigate and heal from it. And as always, we tackle some listener “Am I Overthinking or What” questions, offering advice and insights along the way. This episode is packed with real talk, personal growth, and Halloween vibes—don’t miss it! Tune in for a thought-provoking, heartwarming, and inspiring episode of Black Girl Overthinking that's sure to resonate with you. We love hearing from you guys and would like to encourage you all to keep sending in your questions/ topics for our popular segment #AmIOverthinkingOrWhat which you will be able to do by reaching us on 1. Instagram: @blackgirloverthinking 2. Email: BGOMedia1@gmail.com or 3. Our new phone number: 346-298-5228

    1h 20m
5
out of 5
10 Ratings

About

Welcome to Black Girl Overthinking, hosted by Areiyami where curiosity meets consciousness. I’m not here to give you all the answers. I’m here to ask the questions U didn’t know U needed. Each episode explores the corners of life we overthink the most—love, healing, modern womanhood, and the beautiful chaos of becoming, along with spiritual detours, inner work, and my fav segment “Am I Overthinking or What?” where I answer the questions y’all are too scared to say out loud. It’s not just a podcast. It’s a mirror. And if you’re listening, you’re one of the Mind Muses now. Welcome home babe 🫂