Confessions Of A 'Shy' Kid

The Season of the Season Finale is upon us again and I'm so glad I'm ending with such a fun-filled episode! In this episode, I am joined with YouTuber, That.African.Chic and we'll be spilling our unpopular opinions. We were really on some 'you can't sit with us' vibe so this episode is one you don't want to miss if you want to sit with us! Join two teenagers as they discuss everything from bringing your personal life to social media, the use of the term 'What's up' while texting, and even covering your partner's face on the gram, courtesy of the emoji man. Click to listen right now. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coask/message

You know the song that goes 'I'm mad at Disney (Disney), they tricked me...', Well, I feel the same. Except the 'm' in mad is a 'B'. I'm terrible at Disney trivia and I figured it'd be fun to have an expert on the topic ask me some exam-like questions to see how bad I am. Today, I'm joined with Matthew from the Thatssomatthew podcast, and at the expense of my embarrassment, you will be entertained. So make sure to check out this episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coask/message

The Bible is filled with so much wisdom and insight that it was so hard to skip a confession of my favorite Bible verses. In this episode, Podcaster, Grace from The Daily Dose of Grace podcast as well as I, shared six Bible verses each that have pulled us out of dark times, given us hope when we were strolling the darkest alleys, and further strengthened our faith in the almighty Savior, that is Christ. This episode was filled with so much joy and I'm glad I got to record it with such gentleness. I know you're going to be blessed by it. So, quit stalling here and listen to this terrific 1-hour long episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coask/message

Can you tell I'm in Spain without the 'S.' This week, I got my sister to read you my diary which contains my deepest and darkest secrets. From crushes, hurdles in friendship, to an identity crisis, the diary tells all! Make sure to listen to this episode as she reinforces my need for therapy. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coask/message

Ever wondered why the average introvert acts the way they do (according to some extroverts, 'weird' cuts it)? In this episode, I react to misconceptions the average person (imposing extroverts) has about introverts. At least, according to an article by Verywell Mind. In this thirty-five-minute audio of acknowledging some fairly questionable misinterpretations such as being rude; others bizarre like agoraphobia. I can't promise it doesn't include my teenage self rambling and talking out of the topic. However, I can promise it's a very lighthearted episode, and just me cackling with laughter will get you out of whatever down mood you're in. So tune in right now! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coask/message

With the occurrence of hurdles in life comes most of us crashing in our mental health and it certainly was no different in TBO's case. Having witnessed consecutive traumatic experiences, body dysmorphia became a friend to the Nigerian teenager. In this episode, podcaster and YouTuber, Teni shares the struggles he had with his body image when his body dysmorphia surfaced two years ago after some majorly cathartic events in his life. He certainly leaves no topic unturned as he discusses the general popularity of body image issues in males, the drift in his faith in Jesus that occurred as a result of this experience, and the need to foster an atmosphere of body neutrality as opposed to body positivity. You need not tell me twice, this episode is heavily packed but hardly one to skip. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coask/message

This month is sexual assault awareness month and today, I took it upon myself to voice my thoughts as it pertains to rape culture. In this episode, I share my personal experiences with sexual harassment, the guilt and shame I felt afterward as well as the mental scarring I still carry. I also touch on how this cancerous culture is constantly improved by the media through the portrayal of gendered violence, trivializing sexual abuse, and much more with no form of accountability. If you'd like to listen to all these and more, please make sure to tune in to this episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coask/message

If you've listened to episode one of season one, titled, Chronicles of Being Ugly, you'd know colorism was an overarching theme in the reason I thought I was ugly. In this episode, I delve into how the media perpetuates a false lens through which we view other skin tones: be it by representing various stereotypes or by bashing people based on their skin color. I also didn't fail to mention the role black people (a considerable amount of dark skin men), play in this with the projection of their self-loathing mentality. So whether you've been called a gorilla because of your beautiful black skin or whether you've been cultured to think dark bones shouldn't mix because you want a 'brighter' future, this episode is for you. Again, these thirty-five minutes of me talking to myself contain very cringeworthy memes so please brace yourself. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coask/message

This is the beginning of a new season and I'm so excited for you to listen to all the episodes. This particular episode features why I took the unconventional way and decided to skip college and my experience dealing with burnout. If you've ever fallen in love with a movie where the main character was facing internal conflict, you'd love this episode! Did I even tell you the memes were back on this episode? Don't miss your chance of hearing cringeworthy clips. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coask/message

Nobody asked I know, but I turned seventeen last month! And having turned this age between your supposed innocent teenage-days (sweet sixteen) and the start of your adulting (legalistic eighteen), I figured it was a bright opportunity to share what I was grateful for and also what I regret as a seventeen-year-old. Things I mentioned on this episode range from regrets I had as an high-schooler and just a teen in general. Enjoy these fifteen minutes of talking to myself about things I cannot change seeing as it isn't just a random episode but the Season Finale of season one of the podcast! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coask/message

We've all been asked 'What do you want to be when you grow up,' at one point in our lives; be it in our early days at kindergarten or even late in our 20's and while I'm aware that this question, is intended to create a sense of self-awareness in the person it's directed to, I deem it very tiring. In this episode, you'll get a very clear view of my stance on why this question is not only awkward and mundane but also an insight into how confused I am and why it's okay for me to be confused. So while this episode is below 20 minutes, it's very straight to the point and clearly one you don't want to miss. Background music - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTGEoh-vPIc --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coask/message

I've shared on numerous occasions, (or in this case, episodes) that I was a part of a community. However, what I failed to share were the side effects of being in that community. In this episode, I discuss the hypocrisy, the obvious racial bias as well as every other thing that entails being in the Episode community. Though it's one hour long, you probably don't want to skip this episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coask/message

The feeling of inadequacy is an all too familiar friend that I've had to cut off for the longest time. But with applying to college came this feeling rearing its ugly head once again. In this episode, I open up about how I feel I didn't do enough in school --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coask/message

You've probably heard the saying, 'not all advice is good advice.' In this episode, I speak on the heavily saturated posts we see on Instagram that embody this saying. If you think you've seen it all and can't be annoyed anymore, you'll be pleading for your hearing sanity back after listening to this episode. Background music by Oliver Duvel on youtube, link below. (2) [FREE] Bazzi x Khalid Type Beat 2020 - "Alone" | Hiphop rap beat - YouTube --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coask/message

With developing a passion for hobbies, comes the probability of losing interest in them. In this short episode, I delve into what it's like to lose motivation in doing the things you once loved doing. Background music by Lakey inspired, link below. (2) LAKEY INSPIRED - Days Like These - YouTube --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coask/message

For people who struggle with acne, 'Have you seen your face?' is a question they've had to answer multiple times. From unsolicited opinions to loneliness, I'm unpacking all that comes with having a face full of acne. Background music by Lakey inspired, link below. (2) LAKEY INSPIRED - Days Like These - YouTube --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coask/message

At 10 years old, you were probably playing video games as you gossiped about annoying teachers. While I did all that, I also sprinkled in a bit more rubbish. In this episode, I reveal what doing adolescent years way different from peers means. Background music by Lakey inspired, link below. (2) LAKEY INSPIRED - Days Like These - YouTube --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coask/message

Ever wondered what it's like to be ugly? In this episode, I take you through the journey of feeling ugly, being called ugly, and how it took a toll on my self-esteem. Background music by Lakey inspired, link below. (2) LAKEY INSPIRED - Days Like These - YouTube --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coask/message

Are there days you feel like your head is underwater and you can't breathe? As the 'shy' kid, this is the role I take on frequently. My unfiltered thoughts ranging from overthinking whether the impression I left on a stranger was good enough; to avoiding social settings because I'm scared of being put on the spot are only a click away. Background music by Lakey inspired, link below. (2) LAKEY INSPIRED - Days Like These - YouTube --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coask/message