Making Space

Danielle Nwosa
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Making space to learn, laugh, reflect, and recognize the power in our stories through honest and open conversations.

  1. 26 ЯНВ.

    ep. 23: new year, same you

    Why do we feel like we need to become an entirely new person on January 1st? In this episode, Doreen and I reflect on the new year and intentional goal setting. We also discuss holding both disappointment and hope at the beginning of the year, the importance of accountability, and share encouragement for the year ahead. Whether your 2025 was great, horrible, or somewhere in between, this episode is for you! For more, follow @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠themakingspacepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram. I’d love to hear what you think about our conversation! Let me know your thoughts on Instagram or reach out via email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠themakingspacepodcast@gmail.com⁠ REFERENCES Bible verses: Joel 2:25 (I will restore the years the locust has eaten)Proverbs 13:12 (hope deferred makes the heart sick)Romans 9:20-21 (potter and clay)Psalm 126 (we were like those who dreamed)

    51 мин.

  2. 11.11.2025

    ep. 22: how to mind your business

    How do we overcome comparison and feeling behind when social media gives us a front row seat to everyone’s lives? Marshae and I discuss struggles with comparison, competition, waiting seasons, and contentment in this episode. We share the importance of being present, stewarding what you have, celebrating others, and much more! For more, follow @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠themakingspacepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram. I’d love to hear what you think about our conversation! Let me know your thoughts on Instagram or reach out via email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠themakingspacepodcast@gmail.com⁠ REFERENCES Bible verses: 1 Thessalonians 4:11 (mind your business)1 Corinthians 9:24 (run your race) Exodus 20:17 (don’t covet)2 Corinthians 2:11 (don’t be ignorant of Satan’s schemes)2 Corinthians 10:5 (take every though captive)Romans 12:15 (rejoice with those who rejoice)Ecclesiastes 3 (there is a time for everything)Matthew 25:14-30 (Parable of the Talents)Psalm 47:1 (shout unto the lord with a voice of triumph)Hebrews 11:1 (faith is the evidence of things unseen)Romans 8:28 (all things work together for good) Books: Mere Christianity by C.S. LewisSlow Burn: The Work and Wonder of the Wait by DawnChere Wilkerson TIMESTAMPS (00:00) Intro (01:34) Learning to stop being hard on yourself (07:56) Overcoming pressure to achieve certain milestones (11:12) Does healthy comparison exist? (13:40) How comparison easily leads to competition (18:06) Take your eyes off yourself and steward what you have (25:19) Social media kills contentment (37:20) Feeling behind in life (42:01) Why do we feel pressure to rush through our lives? (47:00) Practicing gratitude and celebrating others (54:50) Final reflections (57:41) Encouragement for those struggling to wait (01:01:54) Outro

    1 ч. 3 мин.

  3. 14.10.2025

    ep. 21: saying yes to God when it doesn't make sense

    In this episode, Sobechukwu and I share stories about obedience, walking in faith, and surrendering our plans to God. She also talks about her time as a campus missionary with Circuit Riders! We touch on trusting God when it comes to financial provision, relationships, and everything in between. Sobechukwu's Circuit Riders tour vlog For more, follow @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠themakingspacepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram. I’d love to hear what you think about our conversation! Let me know your thoughts on Instagram or reach out via email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠themakingspacepodcast@gmail.com⁠

    1 ч. 45 мин.

  4. 01.09.2025

    season three intro: lessons from my summer abroad

    The podcast is back and better than ever! In this intro episode, I reflect on the biggest life lessons I learned during my summer in Greece, open up about my faith, and share a bit about what to expect this season. For more, follow @⁠⁠⁠⁠themakingspacepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram.

    20 мин.
  5. ep. 20: developing a happy and healthy body image and relationship with food

    18.11.2024

    ep. 20: developing a happy and healthy body image and relationship with food

    In the season two finale, my friend Avery, a registered dietician, discusses her experience with an eating disorder and how to develop a healthy (and happy) relationship with food. We also have a candid conversation about our struggles with body image, ways to overcome being hyperaware of your appearance, and finding confidence outside of how others perceive you. We discuss intuitive eating, mindful exercise, unrealistic body standards, social media, self-love, and more. We also share practical advice for anyone struggling with these topics. For more, follow @⁠⁠⁠⁠themakingspacepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram. I’d love to hear what you think about our conversation! Let me know your thoughts on Instagram or reach out via email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠themakingspacepodcast@gmail.com⁠ REFERENCES Resources: Get help: nationaleatingdisorders.orgThe Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness by Timothy KellerIntuitive Eating 101 Ate app Bible verses: Psalm 139:14 – I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.Proverbs 18:21 – The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit. TIMESTAMPS (00:00) Intro (02:07) Avery’s experience with an eating disorder (10:22) Dealing with your body changing overtime (17:33) Becoming a dietician and giving back (19:02) Confidence, social media, and unrealistic body standards (23:06) How to control negative thoughts and hyperawareness (28:04) Advice and encouragement on improving your body image and relationship with food (42:16) “Gym girl” storytime (43:36) Setting healthy wellness goals (45:31) Calling people out about weight comments (47:27) Final thoughts (48:53) Outro

    50 мин.
  6. ep. 19: financial literacy, personal finance, and why all your money is going to Uber Eats

    14.10.2024

    ep. 19: financial literacy, personal finance, and why all your money is going to Uber Eats

    In this episode, my friend and self-taught personal finance guru, Jadyn, shares why it’s never too early (or too late) to learn how to take control of your finances. We discuss budgeting, investing, lifestyle creep, her best financial advice, our biggest financial mistakes, and much more! We also talk about the societal pressure to chase wealth and earn more, and what marriage has taught her about money. For more, follow @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠themakingspacepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram. I’d love to hear what you think about our conversation! Let me know your thoughts on Instagram or reach out via email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠themakingspacepodcast@gmail.com⁠ REFERENCES @jadynfinance (Jadyn’s TikTok) NerdWallet Investopedia Financial terms / concepts discussed in this episode: APR (annual percentage rate) APY (annual percentage yield) Arbitrage Cash-back credit cards Credit score Dual Income, No Kids (DINK) High-yield savings accounts Investing S&P 500 index fund Sinking fund Time value of money 401(k) employer-sponsored retirement account

    1 ч. 10 мин.
  7. ep. 18: an honest conversation about eldest daughter syndrome

    09.09.2024

    ep. 18: an honest conversation about eldest daughter syndrome

    In this episode, my cousins Amaka, Ekenem, and I reflect on growing up as the eldest daughters. We discuss how “eldest daughter syndrome” has manifested in our lives, learning to set boundaries, healing from childhood trauma, having hard conversations with our parents, and forgiving family members. We also talk about the impact of eldest daughter syndrome on your friendships, relationships, and future family. REFERENCES ⁠What is ‘eldest daughter syndrome’?⁠ – NBC article ⁠ep. 13: i miss my friends (adult friendships, catch-up culture, and platonic love)⁠ – Making Space ep. 06: a crash course on speaking up for yourself – Making Space

    1 ч. 10 мин.
  8. ep. 17: am i having a quarter-life crisis?

    05.08.2024

    ep. 17: am i having a quarter-life crisis?

    In this year’s birthday episode, I reflect on turning 25 with my friend Quynh. We share our experiences of the dreaded “quarter-life crisis" and discuss the tension between figuring out what you really want in life versus chasing goals based on the expectations of others. We also touch on several topics including adulting, anxiety, grad school, friendships, self-care, and therapy! For more, follow @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠themakingspacepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram. I’d love to hear what you think about our conversation! Let me know your thoughts on Instagram or reach out via email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠themakingspacepodcast@gmail.com⁠ Related Episodes: season two intro: growing up ep. 13: i miss my friends (adult friendships, catch-up culture, and platonic love) ep. 07: aging, adulthood, pineapple pizza, and other important topics ep. 02: the highs and lows of pivoting in life and work in your early 20s

    49 мин.
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    Danielle Nwosa
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