JacquieTalks

A transition is never easy. It can be a lot moving from one thing you're used to, to another whole new thing entirely. It can be hard moving from "your norm" to "the unknown", and I get it. On today's episode, I'm joined with my beautiful guest, Mercy Godwin, to discuss what it is like being in a toxic space (whether it's friendships or relationships, etc.) and how to transition from that to a healthy space, where you're your best self and thriving. Aren't you tired of the ups and downs? Are you so accustomed to chaos and instability in your friendships and relationships that you don't know what "healthy" looks like? Want to live life differently and experience a kind of glow that only comes from within when you are at peace in your friendships and relationships? Well, this episode is for you! Listen, share, and we'd love to hear your feedback. Check out the podcast on IG! P.S. Healthy friendships and relationships are anything but boring! There! I said it! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jacquietalks/message

Men want sex and women want money. Wanting something isn't bad but in a case where there's a relationship involved, wanting something out of selfish reason is borderline toxic. Transactional relationships are common in our times today. Men are willingly to give something in exchange for what they want and women would offer what they can to get money. It's like a Trade By Barter situation in relationship which has no substantial value. Narcissists tend to exist in these types of relationships because they are only looking out for themselves and what they can get. The big question is: What happens when there's nothing to offer anymore? In another light, what is the relation between transactional relationships and having expectations when in a relationship. Find out in today's episode! This episode features a few friends of mine--Laura, Hermit, Kachi, and Onyinye. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jacquietalks/message

On this week's episode, we're talking about an unpopular opinion in the times we live in. Women have several birth control measures including 'the pill', but men don't. My question is WHY? Should men have the option of the pill as a birth control measure? Do you agree? Do you disagree? I'm joined by my wonderful guest and friend, Collins Ndubuisi, aka Wire, to discuss what birth control pills for men would be like in today's world. After all, a man can get one woman pregnant and while she is pregnant for the nine-month period, the man can decide to get several other women pregnant in that period. And women are the ones told to get birth control?! That's crazy to me! What do you think? And what could be the possible implications of men having the option of the pill while in relationships and marriages? DISCLAIMER: Neither the host, Jacqueline, or the guest on this episode, Collins Ndubuisi, are medical practitioners or specialists. This episode isn't for the purpose of giving advice on this subject. For more information on birth control, its uses and effects, please consult with your medical doctor or a specialist. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jacquietalks/message

We are back! Happy New Year, guys! The JacquieTalks Podcast has been on a long break the past year and now that hiatus is over, we are coming back with full force this year. All the gist, all the tea, everything entertaining, everything enlightening, and all things table-breaking...it's happening right here on The JacquieTalks Podcast. You do not want miss any of it! Today's episode is the first of the lot that you don't want to miss. I share vulnerable truths about my year 2022 and how it affected me personally as well as the podcast's platform. I also talk about the BLUEPRINT you need for success in 2023. Want to smash your goals this year? Well, I'm sharing tried and true tips to achieving that. Finally, in this episode, I'll be letting you guys in on what's in store for the podcast this year. The team and I have so much planned for our audience and we cannot wait to unleash it all. It's going to be an amazing year, and yes, I can already tell. Buckle your seatbelts, dear listeners. It's going to be one heck of a journey! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jacquietalks/message

Failed friendships…we all have them and we can all think of a friend or two that we wish things didn't end the way they did. But life happens. The question is “Does your heart still skip when you see that person who went from stranger to friend to stranger to status/story viewer?” I'm joined by my dear friend, Goodness, to cohost this episode where we talk about “FAILED FRIENDSHIPS”. Your feedback means the world to this community. ❤️

Ever had a friend you held in high regard but then got to find out they didn't hold you in the same position and your friendship with them wasn't on the level you thought it was? I'm sure we can all relate to this. At some point in our lives, we've had those friends we thought we were close to and we felt we were regarded by them in similar position. Can you still relate? I know you can. We've all been there. Hit that play button and listen to myself and my amazing guest, Gabriel Prosper, talk about knowing your level in your friendships. On the first episode of the FRIENDSHIP SERIES, we share our own experiences and thoughts on why you should be aware of where you stand in your friendship with others as you go about your adult life. Your feedback means the world to this community. Engage with the podcast on our social media platforms! Check out The Jacquietalks Podcast on Twitter and IG!!!❤️

COURT!!! We have a case to judge! On today's episode, which premieres The Return of The Jacquietalks Podcast, I'll be talking about a trending topic on social media. Should you judge a person by their past? Especially if it's someone whose past is ugly and probably you were considering a relationship or friendship with them? A post by a man named Brian Dennis went viral and people had a lot to say. I thought I'd share my own opinions and views on it. I'd love to hear your own opinions and feedback as well about today's episode. Engage with the podcast on our social media platforms! Check out "Jacquietalks" on IG and Twitter!❤️

I'm here today to give you a mini-life update and an explanation on where I've been the past couple of months. 2021 started off on a good note, then halfway into the first quarter and life challenges hit!

We're a few days away from 2021 and I thought I'd end the year 2020 with a rant/recap talking about the year so far, the podcast journey, the holiday season and hope for 2021. I want to thank all my listeners for bringing the podcast to 1K streams in October 2020.

Men can sometimes get ahead of themselves and misinterpret a woman's actions for flirting. She smiled at you and now you think she wants you to walk her down the aisle. She did a nice gesture and now you want her to meet your mother.

We've all been there. We've all done that. Show me one person who doesn't have an experience with comparison and I'll show you someone with six eyes. For real though, we've all had an encounter where we either compared ourselves to others or compared one person to another. But why compare though? When Theodore Roosevelt said "Comparison is the thief of joy", he wasn't joking. It has made people to feel inferior or superior to others and neither is healthy. Tune in to today's podcast episode where professional makeup artist, IFEOMA IYIACHA and I discuss on the topic "COMPARISON: THE THIEF OF JOY." Listen, share, and I'll love to hear your feedback in the voice message section.❤

We have ambitions and dreams; and we all envision our future and how it'd be from time to time - how the garage will be filled with luxury cars ranging from Lamborghinis to Bentleys, and more than twelve figures in the bank account. Sounds cool, right? But then, are you building castles in the air? Are those dreams and aspirations you have simply a projection of you not cutting your coat according to your size? Or do you believe it's just you dreaming big?

We all have dreams and I'm sure some of us here also have businesses or business ideas. Regardless of whether it's a dream or business, as humans, we thrive with support from others. This support can come from family or friends and can be financial or moral. Unfortunately, this support isn't gotten always and this can deter someone in chasing his or her dreams, especially if the person is in one way or another dependent. It can also cause bad blood and resentment. What happens to those who do not support your dream or business? Join me and our guest today, MELODY AMAIZU, as we discuss on today's topic! Share your experiences in the voice message section or leave a message or comment on IG or Twitter @jacquietalks --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jacquietalks/message

I posted this on my IGTV (JacquieTalks) a while ago but I felt the need to publish it here as well. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jacquietalks/message

THIS IS A SPINOFF OF LAST WEEK'S EPISODE so check that out!!! Last week, I was joined by a guest, STANLEY NJOKU, to discuss on the topic "LATE LIFE LESSONS" and it was requested by listeners to make an episode discussing how our experiences and lessons can still shape us and how to make amends where necessary. Following that request, I'm here again with Stanley to give CANDID ADVICE from our experiences. Listen, share and we'd love to hear what you think!

So it's Friday and I've come again

It's a new series y'all!

We often hear "Respect is reciprocal", "Respect is earned and not demanded". But is this actually practiced in our society? Or do you also think the opinions, thoughts, feelings, knowledge, standards, values and beliefs of the younger ones and subordinates are looked down on by the older ones or superiors simply because the former is not as exposed or experienced as the latter? Have you ever been told the words "You must/should respect me!!!" by someone? Say something in the voice message section. Share too!!!

In every country, there are stereotypes that people believe whether they are within or outside the country. Nigeria, my country, isn't left out. So here are 8 general stereotypes in Nigeria believed by Nigerians and Non-Nigerians. Saying if they are true or false are MY opinions and I stand to be corrected. Do let me know using the VOICE MESSAGE BUTTON which stereotypes you have experienced as a Nigerian or which stereotypes you have in your own country. Share and I'd love to hear your feedback!!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jacquietalks/message

Nollywood (Nigerian movie industry) has had us watching movies where one person looked down on or turned down another because of status or didn't help when it was needed. Then the storyline will go on to show how the person who got rejected becomes well-to-do in future and then whoever rejected or looked down on him, comes back apologizing and asking for mercy but doesn't get it. It's all entertainment with a good lesson but do those stories really play out all the time in reality the way movies tell them? Or are you among those who in reality believe someone who didn't do good to or for you will suffer in life and you go about hoping bad things happen to them? Listen, share and I'd love to hear feedback! Let's relate in the voice message section!

A woman who wears anklets or waist beads or both is deemed a certain way by society. The stereotype with this means the woman is seen as "loose", "promiscuous", "diabolical" or "uncultured". Truthfully, some women wear these ornaments to adorn themselves, to make fashion statements or to uphold cultural heritage. But people generally discriminate against these ornaments and some men don't want have anything to do with women who wear them. Do you think there are deeper meanings to wearing them? Do you think women should be allowed to wear whatever it is they like? Do you prefer any of the ornaments to the other or do you like both? Listen, Share and I'd love to hear your feedback. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jacquietalks/message

A man, even from training as a young boy, is told not to be emotional. No matter how a situation might be to make him vulnerable, showing emotion will make society regard him as less than a man. I ask you, what are the pros and cons of this stereotype? How has it affected our male gender? How long will they continue to bottle up their feelings? How should they exercise emotional discipline even when they are being expressive of how they feel? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jacquietalks/message

Today's episode talks about the marriage stereotypes in the Nigerian-African community. As a woman, if by 30 or older you aren't married, the society sees you as "OLD CARGO". Even if you are still in your 20's, because you don't want to be seen as OLD CARGO by the time you're 30, you fall into the pressure of finding a marriage partner by any way. Can the same be said for men? Also, there are those who see marriage as the end point of life. They don't believe in having personal goals and achieving them before marriage or even in marriage! Once you're married, you're good to go and that's the end of the road! Well, what do YOU think about these stereotypes? Say something in the "Voice Message" section.

Stereotypes shape our perspectives and mindset of people, places and things. Sometimes these stereotypes do more bad than good to a person or place's image. Sometimes they aren't even true!

Who are you listening to? What are you watching? What are you reading? What are you spending your time and energy on? Who is engaging you? What is engaging you? These are key questions that you need to ask yourself regularly to process the information you consume as a person. I'll be discussing that in this episode. Stay tuned!!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jacquietalks/message

Big Announcement at the end!!! Stay tuned!!! In this episode, I'll be talking about emotional well-being. Emotional health is a key aspect in overall health and should be treated with importance! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jacquietalks/message

In this episode, I'm talking about Anxiety. Before you say this is something that doesn't need much attention, let me just tell you that Anxiety is a branch of Mental Health that must be treated just as important as other areas of Mental Health such as Depression. I hope this educates someone and inspires someone. I'd love to hear your feedback. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jacquietalks/message

SAY NO TO RAPE. SAY NO TO UNJUST KILLINGS. NO means NO!!!... ¶¶NGOs that can help Rape Victims¶¶ (1) Cece Yara Foundation "08008008001, www.ceceyara.org/"¶... (2) Mirabel Centre Ng "www.mirabelcentre.org"¶... (3) Women At Risk Int'l Foundation {WARIF} "www.warifng.org/"¶... (4) Stand To End Rape {S.T.E.R.} Initiative "standtoendrape.org/"¶... (5) Hands Off Initiative "www.handsoffinitiative.org/"¶¶ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jacquietalks/message

On today's episode, I'm joined by a friend to co-host on the topic "Depression". Truth is, it is okay to not be okay. But how long should you remain "not okay"? How can you help yourself out of depression? How can you help someone out of depression? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jacquietalks/message

I'm addressing mental health in this podcast; how poor mental health affects our lives, decisions and relationships. There are relatable scenarios as well. Find out how you can check up on your mental health also. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jacquietalks/message

I'll be sharing with you things that you can do to make yourself productive and resourceful during this lockdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. I hope this inspires someone. It's never too late to start. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jacquietalks/message

Building a community of open-minded people. Spreading the word and love to anyone interested in lifestyle, experiences and empowerment. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jacquietalks/message