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Tola Sunmonu-Balogun
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A podcast where I acknowledge and unpack all the voices in my head in a quest to live a more authentic, peaceful and fulfilled life.

Episodes

  1. 01/04/2023

    10 days of post partum

    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 spectrum of feelings, physical pain, rage, awe, gratitude etc.  I hope this gives anyone going through the wave of post partum emotions some relief to know that you aren't alone.

    17 min

  2. 09/23/2022

    Overcoming Depression: A personal journey by Aranxta King.

    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.

    37 min

  3. 12/24/2021

    A way back to ourselves after surviving sexual abuse

    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...

    1h 4m

  4. 02/07/2021

    What would you do if you were not afraid...an interview with Chude Jideonwo. (Part 2)

    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.

    35 min

  5. 12/31/2020

    What would you do if you were not afraid...an interview with Chude Jideonwo. (Part 1)

    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.

    34 min

  6. 11/29/2020

    What would you do if you were not afraid...a conversation with Donald Duke

    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 conversation about his rise to Governor, his battle with cancer, his 2 presidential runs, his involvement with AMCON...all of it. We start off this episode talking about his rise to Governor. Enjoy!

    51 min

  7. 09/20/2020

    Who do you think you are...to release your creative content into the world

    On this episode I have a heart to heart with Hilda Kabushenga Kragha about the fears that come with releasing creative content in the world. Hilda is the former CEO of Jobberman Nigeria and MD of ROAM Africa Jobs. We talk about her own journey to creating the successful blog Modern African Mother-a community to help mothers navigate motherhood in the context of modern day Africa.  In our interview, Hilda is brutally honest about how she had to overcome the voices which said 'you are not good enough', 'what you have to say is not important' and how she has been able to create a mindset shift that has set her on a path to achieve her fullest potential.

    42 min

  8. 08/29/2020

    Losing Religion and Finding God (Part 2)

    In Part 2, Vivian is brave enough to take on my questions about God. We explore Christian  concepts like 'Ask and You Shall Receive', 'Sovereignty vs Free Will' and the 'Discrepancies between the Old and New Testament God.'

    45 min

  9. 06/28/2020

    Losing Religion and Finding God (Part 1)

    In this episode I share my ongoing journey to tear down my beliefs about God through the lens of Christianity to trying to discover God and 'see his face'. Vivian Ojo shares her personal journey through Baha'i faith, Islam and Christianity and how she came to find God in what she emotionally describes as 'coming home to a place you have never been before.'

    35 min

  10. 06/06/2020

    The Mommy Committee

    On this episode Shola and I talk about the committee of voices in our heads when it comes to motherhood; nanny envy, how difficult it is to achieve a guilt free Netflix binge and the overriding fear that your child won't receive the love they deserve in this world.

    54 min
  11. First the grief... then the peace

    05/13/2020

    First the grief... then the peace

    In this episode I talk about my relationship with grief after losing my mother and how the lessons I learned started me on a path to returning to myself.

    38 min
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About

A podcast where I acknowledge and unpack all the voices in my head in a quest to live a more authentic, peaceful and fulfilled life.

Information

  • Creator
    Tola Sunmonu-Balogun
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2023
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Return to Self
  • Show Website
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