Shifting Perspective(s) Podcast

In this episode, had Alimatu Bah give us her perspectives on why most of our sisters are quick to say, “oh, African Men Are not Romantic." Alimatu is a Mental Health Clinical student completing her master's level education in Marriage & Family Therapy at the University of San Francisco. She has been a social worker for over seven years, working with children, adolescents, and adults. Her education and professional background in both the mind and the body give her a unique and effective approach to counseling. She has experience treating children, adolescents, and adults with diverse backgrounds and ranges of concerns. She has training in integrative, cognitive-behavioral, and mindfulness therapy. She is a humanistic, person-centered therapist. She is a professional member of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. Outside of her mental health practice, she is an entrepreneur and creator of her Date A Therapist Instagram page and the CEO of Beholder Beauty LLC, which can be found on Instagram and Facebook.   Facebook: Beholder Beauty CA   Instagram: @DateATherapist @BeholderBeautyLLC  

In this episode, hosts Sia & Tommy had a sit-down conversation with Sia Moiwa about her Childhood traumas and her Reparenting experiences. During their face-to-face discussion, Sia talks about some emotional incidents that happened when she was a child and how they impacted her even as an adult. She also lamented on her experiences as a teen mom & some of the lowest points in her that led to suicidal thoughts at one point, but her faith in God kept her going.  Sia Moiwa is the CEO and founder of Instrument of God Ministries, LLC, where she is called to inspire, motivate and equip Individuals that the traumas of life have bound to heal and walk into their God-given wholeness. While serving as a Certified Trauma Recovery Coach (CTRC), Sia’s clients have experienced tangible results, including complete healing from personal trauma and the removal of cognitive blocks hindering success in their work, personal, and spiritual lives. In addition to that, Sia is also the founder of Kono Bui, otherwise known as “The Medicine Man.” They strive to assist individuals and families in breaking free from the bondage of traumatic experiences to Heal, Restore and Recover from the suffering, pain, self-denial, and co-dependence caused by intense atrocity. The Foundation’s goal is to build the first Kono Bui' Life Resource Center and become a fountain of hope to all those who are in need of healing and recovery from the burdens of this life, particularly in Sierra Leone.   Ways to connect with Sia Moiwa Website: https://instrument-ofgod.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/instrumentofgodllc/

Hello and welcome to Season 2 of Shifting Perspective(s) In this episode, host Sia & Tommy had a conversation with Jo Sesay about self-care & how to incorporate it into your busy schedule. She also talked about her struggles with depression and how little changes in her routine helped her overcome those struggles.  Jo is a proud millennial native of Michigan that has a deep love for holistic wellness and self-empowerment. She has a masters in psychology and addiction counseling to execute her passions. Jo is the owner of Coffee Care, a self-care hub, and has a mental health vlog called Coffee with Keeng. She resides in Central Florida with her husband Izzy and son Khalon where she enjoys her bicultural family.  Want to connect with Jo? please follow her on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/hey_keeng/ Youtube www.youtube.com/channel/UC-uCgcyHne4ikLSuPfNZ77Q

Hey friends, welcome to another season of shifting Perspectives podcast. My name is Sia & I co-host this podcast with my husband, Tommy.  We are excited for another Season & we hope you are also. To our previous listeners, we would like to thank each of you for being part of the shifting Perspectives family. If you’re a first-time listener, welcome to the family. Please subscribe check out other episodes.  Our podcast brings to light conversations that our culture deems to be “taboo.” As African children, most of us were not raised to be expressive about societal issues such as parenting, relationships, marriage,  mental health, disabilities, religion and everything in between. We use this platform to talk about these topics that many of us grew up staying away from because we truly believe someone out there might benefit from it, and it’ll spark conversations all around. We ourselves love reading your comments and learning from you. So, we are looking forward to interacting with you on our social media platforms. Wow!! I don’t think I can beat that, but I will try. Anyway, we want to pause and reflect on 2020 and 2021. It’s no secret that covid-19 has impacted all of us either directly or indirectly. Many of us lost our jobs, our businesses crumbled our livelihood, and sadly family members.  Some of us have not seen loved ones since last year, and it’s been an emotional journey.  If you’ve lost anyone during this pandemic, our heart goes to you and the rest of the family. Continue to be strong. And if you are an essential worker, thank you for dedicating your time to serving us. You are a hero to many of us.     

This is a question and answers episode about why we started the podcast, how we decide on topics to discuss on the show, conflict resolution in our marriage, commitment, and many fun questions from our listeners worldwide. Special thanks to everyone who took time out of their busy schedule to send us their questions. We had fun recording this episode, and we look forward to doing more Q&A sessions in the future. For the first time, video files of this episode will be available on our youtube pagehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrqjOGxRKrsOUSDg26ER0CAIf you are a new listener, welcome to the shifting Perspectives family. Please subscribe to the podcast and check out the previous episodes.Connect with us on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_shiftingperspectives/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Shiftingperspe1FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/shiftingperspectivespodcast/

In this episode, Sia and Tommy talk about unwelcome sexual advances in the home, schools, workplaces, and how those advances leave everlasting scars on many victims. Sexual harassment can be a sensitive topic, especially for many victims, but we cannot shy away from it. This episode aims to trigger healthy and respectful conversations within our communities and empower victims to find the courage to step up and talk about their experiences  

Join Sia, Tommy, and special guest Briona as they talk about commitment in a relationship and why some people struggle to commit to just one partner.  Want to connect with Briona? Click on the link to follow her on Instagram.https://instagram.com/bribrii_08?igshid=gtbjhtgsyxnn 

As if life couldn’t get more complicated, sometimes, we are faced with having to decide whether we should share our past relationship history with our current romantic partners or not. The bigger question here is, should you share your past with your current partner about your past relationship? To some of us, it is a simple yes and end of the story. However, it's a complicated journey that's full of many added layers. We sometimes wonder which pieces of information to share, when to share them, and most importantly, which details are relevant to our current situation and which components are not. Join Sia and Tommy as they discuss a simple but complicated topic that's full of many twists and turns.Also, if this is your first time here, please follow us on Instagram and like our podcast page on Facebook. Many thanks for considering our request.  https://instagram.com/_shiftingperspectives?igshid=1ucp5pyziod0ahttps://m.facebook.com/shiftingperspectivespodcast/

As we navigate through life, our upbringing, society, or previous experiences can impact how we choose our romantic partners. We tend to construct a physical or mental checklist of attributes/characters we look for in a romantic partner. Let’s face it; our checklist tends to be more on the physical side. Is this person tall, handsome, beautiful, have blue eyes, etc.?  We’ve all heard friends say, “oh, I’m attracted to him/her, but he/she is not my type” or “he/she is not my type because I’m not attracted to him/her physically.” There is nothing wrong with having a checklist/ “type,” but are we being realistic with ourselves, or are those checklist affecting our ability to find genuine romantic partners? As you listen to this episode, we encourage you to ask yourself,it’s okay to date someone even if he/she is not your type? Are you prematurely Judging a potential partner? Are you sure about who is “Right” for you, or are the pains from your previous relationship(s) taking center stage? Are you stuck in unhealthy relationship patterns? 

In this episode, Sia & Tommy invited Berenice Harris (Berizzy) to talk about Body-Shaming and how we humiliate & make critical comments about others' physical appearance or even ourselves consciously or subconsciously. Berenice considers herself a Plus Size woman, an advocate for body positivity, and she is the owner of Berizzy’s Kloset, an online boutique that sells clothes with a dedicated plus-size section of up to 4XL.To our super-listeners, thank you all for supporting the podcast. If you are new here, welcome to the family, and we hope you stick around.  Want to connect with Berenice? Add her on InstagramWebsite:https://berizzyskloset.com/Business Instagram:https://instagram.com/berizzys?igshid=jn2lv792j8lvPersonal Instagram:https://instagram.com/berizzy?igshid=1fqacp43968k4

Join Sia and Tommy as they highlight the importance of seeking therapy. We talk about why we tend to shy away from such discussions and quickly equate any signs of mental breakdown or mental health to spiritual sickness or the "work of the devil." Our goal is to shed light on why it is necessary to listen without passing judgment and develop that sense of empathy towards others.

Welcome to another episode of Shifting Perspective(s). This episode is a continuation of Episode 5 (Beyond the cute social Media Pictures), our conversation with Abdul and Nngadie Kamara. If you have not had the chance to listen to episode 5, please check it out. Don't worry. We will wait for you to catch up. In the second part of the conversation, we discuss relationship boundaries, personal growth in a relationship, and the impacts our partners have had on us. Let's face it, no relationship is perfect, but with the right partner by your side, you can learn and grow together.To see behind the scenes pictures, kindly follow Shifting Perspective(s) onInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/_shiftingperspectives/twitter:https://twitter.com/Shiftingperspe1Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/shiftingperspectivespodcast/

We live in a society of relationship “goals,” but little too often, we fail to look beyond social media images shared by couples that we adore on the internet.   So in this episode, we tried to shed light on some of the struggles behind those cute social media pictures. To do so, we had the opportunity to feature two fantastic couple. Abdul & Nngadie connected through Instagram in 2014, and their relationship has grown beyond their imaginations.If you are a new listener, welcome to the Shifting Perspective(s) family. Please hit the subscribe button and leave us a review on Apple Podcast. To our returning listeners, we want to take this opportunity to thank each of you for your ongoing support. Want to know more about Abdul Kamara and Ngadie Kamara, follow them on Instagram.Abdul:https://instagram.com/abdulunlimited?igshid=141aeh5uu284gNgadie:https://instagram.com/gadie_unlimited?igshid=1tff1f6y6m2k 

Join Sia and Tommy as they bring to light some of the edgy conversations surrounding sex, especially in our African households. In this episode, we decided to chat about different instances of why we think some of our parents or the society we grew up are not forthcoming when it comes to sexual dialogues. We also touched on ways to make the uneasiness that comes with sexual discussions a thing of the past and how to have healthy sexual conversations. 

Gender disparities are structural bias most of us have as a result of our upbringing, primarily when you are raised in a traditional African home, where parents distinguished boy and girl child base on the roles they allow them to take. In this episode of Shifting Perspective(s), Sia and Tommy have a conversation with Mimi Nonie. Mimi is a Photographer, an activist, and founder of Femme Collective SL. Femme collective is an organization that's dedicated to amplifying women's voices through community outreach and events like the Vagina Monologues.  Mimi joined us to discuss gender disparities and how those disparities continue to hinder us even as adults. By having conversations like these and sharing our experiences, we hope to inspire dialogues in our respective communities. Do you want to learn more about Mimi Nonie and Femme Collective SL?She is on Instagram:https://instagram.com/the_mimi_bear?igshid=1gdve0080nvxi  https://instagram.com/slfemme?igshid=181ej423g23fp 

Gender disparities are structural bias most of us have as a result of our upbringing, primarily when you are raised in a traditional African home, where parents distinguished boy and girl child base on the roles they allow them to take. In this episode of Shifting Perspective(s), Sia and Tommy have a conversation with Mimi Nonie. Mimi is a Photographer, an activist, and founder of Femme Collective SL. Femme collective is an organization that's dedicated to amplifying women's voices through community outreach and events like the Vagina Monologues.  Mimi joined us to discuss gender disparities and how those disparities continue to hinder us even as adults. By having conversations like these and sharing our experiences, we hope to inspire dialogues in our respective communities. Do you want to learn more about Mimi Nonie and Femme Collective SL?She is on instagram:https://instagram.com/the_mimi_bear?igshid=1gdve0080nvxi   https://instagram.com/slfemme?igshid=181ej423g23fp 

Welcome to season 1, episode 1. Join Sia and Tommy as they discuss the differences between progressive and non-progressive parents. We use personal experiences to tell stories that many listeners will relate to, especially those of us that grew up in an African household.  

Hey, what’s up, guys? We are so delighted to welcome you all to Shifting Perspective(s) Podcast. In this short introduction, we discuss how we decided on the title of the podcast and what listeners should expect from each episode. There is so much more to tell you about the podcast and our goals for this year. But for now, please follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/_shiftingperspectives/ and on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/shiftingperspectivespodcast/  

During our test recording, we briefly talked about how social media brought us together and why we are so fortunate to have each other.