LaYinka Speaks

In this episode of LaYinka Speaks, I reflect on lessons in trust, divine timing, radical responsibility, and embracing growth as I contemplate if this is goodbye.

In this episode of LaYinka Speaks, I dive into why the concept of balance is misleading and how it's holding you back. Inspired by a thought-provoking discussion during my book club's reading of "Regrets of the Dying," I share my insights on how striving for balance often leads to feelings of guilt and shame, especially for women.

In this episode of LaYinka Speaks, I get honest about how this question impacts us and how we can shift our focus from self-criticism to inspired action. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/layinkaspeaks/message

In this episode of LaYinka Speaks, I delve into the complexities of grief, address some uncomfortable truths, and share reflection questions to help you process your own experiences with loss. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/layinkaspeaks/message

In this episode of LaYinka Speaks, I delve into the profound concept of God's vastness and mercy amidst our human imperfections. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/layinkaspeaks/message

In this episode of LaYinka Speaks, I explore the illusion of overnight success and the desire for shortcuts in personal development, and the impact that has. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/layinkaspeaks/message

In this episode of LaYinka Speaks, I get real about the challenge of life transitions, and share practical tips for you to navigate these life shifts with grace, so you have a newfound appreciation for your own God-given capacity. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/layinkaspeaks/message

In this episode of LaYinka Speaks, I share reflections from a year of journaling and pull out my 12 biggest lessons from 2023 as actionable insights you can apply in the new year. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/layinkaspeaks/message

In this episode of LaYinka Speaks, I delve into the topic of despair — a feeling that grips many of us, yet we rarely discuss, and share why losing hope in God is the realest loss. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/layinkaspeaks/message

In this episode of LaYinka Speaks, I reflect on the existence of dualities in this world and how embracing these dualities is a sign of our humanity, especially during times of crisis. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/layinkaspeaks/message

In this episode of LaYinka Speaks, I unpack the reality of what's going on when we take someone's no personally, and give you some useful questions to help you pause getting into a funk. DISCLAIMER: This is not referring to abusive situations or toxic relationships. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/layinkaspeaks/message

In this episode of LaYinka Speaks, I explain how your behaviour isn't your identity, and a truth that The Most High shares with us to illustrate this.

In this episode of LaYinka Speaks, I interrupt the past-present loop and shine light on a truth many of us would rather not hear when it comes to focusing so much on our past experiences.

In this episode of LaYinka Speaks, I unpack the oft-quoted statement 'my feelings are valid', and explore the uncomfortable truths about the phrase.

In this episode of LaYinka Speaks, I share my reflections, ah-has, and OMGs from reading Atomic Habits for our book club and one of the many wins I gained from the book.

In this episode of LaYinka Speaks, I get real about the reality of emotional walls, why we have them, and some ways we can start examining them and edge towards bringing them down.

In this episode of LaYinka Speaks, I share the key takeaways and gems I got to excavate and mine from eight incredible days in Australia in November 2022.

In this episode of LaYinka Speaks, I share the harms that can come from toxic positivity, and the number one thing we can do to live in a healthier positive space.

In this episode of LaYinka Speaks, I dive deeper into our need for others to emotionally ‘feed' us, and share two important questions you must ask yourself and be clear on first before ‘how' not to do that.

In the latest episode of LaYinka Speaks, I share some ways you can do that, so you benefit from inner child work and remain emotionally regulated. Subscribe at layinkasanni.com/podcast. #LaYinkaSanni #SelfTransformationCoach #LaYinkaSpeaks #LaYinkaTruth #MuslimPodcast

I've always said that language is powerful. One of the things that I love about my personal evolution is that

In this episode of LaYinka Speaks, I unpack the truths and challenges of people pleasing, so you can recognise if, how, and when you abandon yourself in order to feel loved.

The word hope has been coming up a lot for me lately, and has been helping me stay afloat. In this episode of LaYinka Speaks, I share some reflections as I sit with the word hope.

Is your silence really golden? In this episode of LaYinka Speaks, I share the importance of not only speaking up and quitting self-denial, but also speaking with purpose to effect the changes that you want to see.

Relationships make up a mahoosive part of our lives. (Unless you live in a cave and never interact or connect with anyone. Ever.) When we evaluate the health of our relationships, we often analyse the people we have relationships with — what they do/don't do; what they say/don't say etc. and we miss out on the opportunity to cultivate our relationships when we skip looking at ourselves. In this episode, I share a reality of our relationships that can be the difference that makes the difference in our experience of them.

Life is always happening for you and never against you. I want that to be something you adopt and carry with you throughout life, my lovely. When Allah, God, rejects something for you, when He withholds something from you, it's a reflection of His love and protection for you. His projection from what you can't see coming your way. He created you and He meticulously planned out every single detail of your life because He loves you and He really, really does want the absolute best for you. In the latest episode of LaYinka Speaks, I share the beauty of what life could be when you trust God, and when you surrender your will to Him.

As someone who loves, loves, loves helping people, both personally and professionally, I've had to check myself. A lot. It's one thing to want to be there for people and help them, and it's a whooooole other thing to want to ‘save' people because you feel they need to be saved. I know, I know... sometimes you just wanna do good, right? And sometimes you feel the urge to live up to your role as the one people turn to for help, but I want you to take a step back and sit with this question: Where's this need to be there for others really coming from? Like, really? In the latest episode of LaYinka Speaks, I open up about my own realisations about helping people, and I shed light on how this desire to help others may be a subconscious cry for help. layinkasanni.com/

The approval of others. As someone who has struggled mahoosively with this, I know how it is and its impact when you exhaust all your efforts seeking it. I know how it makes you feel lost and disconnected from yourself. Enough is enough, my lovely. It's time you reconnected with yourself, and started trusting yourself, your decisions and your actions. Listen to this episode of LaYinka Speaks, where I get real about external validation and where seeking the approval of others stems from. layinkasanni.com/

Masculine and Feminine Energy

Now I'm no relationship guru, but let's talk about relationships. Relationships really expose you to yourself, and can be the area of your life where you're most triggered. Have you ever that most of your relationships triggers are more related to you than them? You get so caught up focusing on someone says or does that you forget to look inwardly. I get it, it's much easier to point the finger than reflect on what's coming up for you from the past. In this episode of LaYinka Speaks, I address one of my most requested topics. Listen to this episode to learn the role your unaddressed wounds in your relationships. www.layinkasanni.com

When someone has wronged you, you'd get an apology, and then decide whether to forgive them. But what happens when you're the one who's caused hurt to others? You choose to continuously punish yourself — over and over again. It's time to forgive yourself, my lovely. In this episode of LaYinka Speaks, the importance of extending forgiveness and mercy to yourself. layinkasanni.com

When was the last time you faced the real you? Like… seriously. You get so caught up in trying to look a certain way or act a certain way that you hide who you truly are. That woman you are behind closed doors when no one's watching — yes, her. You mask her from others, and it's time to get curious why. Listen to this episode of LaYinka Speaks, where I share a time I had to check myself in this regard and the realisations I came to. layinkasanni.com

I get loads of questions about my transformation journey and how I've got to where I am today. I'd be lying if I said it was a walk in the park and simple formula. It wasn't. In this episode of LaYinka Speaks, I give you a glimpse of my journey as I reflect on a Rapid Transformation Experience I had. The Rapid Transformation Experience is an intimate and deep experience where we get to the root of specific issues in your life, allowing you to reconnect with your authentic self and live from a place of lightness and internal freedom. If you'd like to know if this is a fit for you, visit https://layinkasanni.com/transformation/ to book your breakthrough call today, my lovely.

One of the most challenging things in life is seeing someone you care about struggle with their mental health. In this month’s podcast, and in honour of Mental Health Awareness Month, I’m focusing on those who are often overlooked: Those who are supporting loved ones with their mental health. If you or someone you know knows someone with mental health struggles, listen to this episode of LaYinka Speaks to find out where you can start.

In this episode, I give you a perspective on the myths of time management, and I help you uncover the truth and the connections between time management, your beliefs, feelings, and emotions. www.layinkasanni.com

Social media addiction is real, and what we don't often talk about is the driver beneath that addiction: Connection. In this episode, I shine light on how excessive online usage is a cry for what we're missing in reality.

Stumbling across my old Cairo blog brought back a ton of memories and emotions, and it led me to some deep reflections about what was coming up. In this episode, I share a key ah-ha I took away from what I felt I was missing.

Acknowledging Your Humanness

In this episode, I get personal. Real personal. This is an actual letter I wrote in my journal, and I thought other inner children need to hear it, too.

In the last 7 days of every month, I tell the social media world, "Peace out!", and in this episode, I tell you why.

With so much focus on anti-blackness and racism for the last few months, it's easy for black folk to forget the very work we need to do, and in this episode I open up about how important it is.

The hype around anti-racism may have died down, but we still have work to do, and in this episode I share the very work non-black folk should be doing.

If you've watched the racism episode of Honest Tea Talk, you might have drawn some negative conclusions about me. This episode of LaYinka Speaks will shed light on some truths you weren't aware of.

Sometimes things happen and we struggle to grasp the wisdom behind it. In this episode, I share what I hope to be a balm of hope for you.

In this episode, LaYinka brings some home truths about the issue of trust, and the root issue being something you might not have considered.

In this episode, LaYinka gets honest about why she embarked on her change journey, and the lessons you can take from it to embark on yours, too.

In this episode, LaYinka deep dives into the topic of emotional literacy, why it's important, the impact of not having it, and how to foster and develop it.

In this episode, LaYinka speaks about what you could be teaching your loved ones on how to treat you, and the main question — is that way serving you?

In this episode, LaYinka speaks about why the statement “Only God can judge me” is a fallacy, and what it invites you to reflect on.

In this episode, LaYinka talks about pain in depth, including why some people could be holding on to pain for months, years, or decades.

In this episode, LaYinka shares a personal experience of abuse and highlights the importance of healing.