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The Taboo Table is an unfiltered podcast that discusses life issues and breaks the barriers around any and everything taboo. Hosted by Lowlah Bloom, as she explores unconventional and cultural conversations that amplify the diaspora experience. One stor


    • Dec 17, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 58m AVG DURATION
    • 10 EPISODES


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    Episode 12 | Dear Younger Self: A Letter to My Younger Self

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2020 64:18


    This week we are joined by Pricilla and Omama to discuss the differences in our two generations and what the younger generation really think of the older generation. We delve into everything from Career choices, Self love to Love life and the lessons they picked up from the choices we made. Did the older generation really make things easier for those now in their 20s? Join in on the conversation at... Instagram: @thetabootableshow Facebook: @thetabootableshow Twitter: @thetabootable

    Episode 11 | Black and Abroad : Travelling While Black

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 58:12


    This week we are joined by avid adventurer and traveller Jemimah as she talks us through the highs and lows of glob trotting as a black woman. We discuss adversities that are unique to black people and more so black women when we venture out to explore other countries. Join in on the conversation at... Instagram: @thetabootableshow Facebook: @thetabootableshow Twitter: @thetabootable #TTT #TTTshow #TheTabooTable #TherapeuticBanter Your hosts... Jess Instagram: @Kingbaah Lowlah B Instagram: @LowlahB If you'd like to feature with us or join us on The Taboo Table, please contact us on thetabootable@gmail.com Thank you for listening !

    Episode 10 | Crazy in Love : Crazy things we do for love

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 64:46


    This week on The Taboo Table Show Jess & Lowlah B are joined by Tosin and Chime for a lil girl chat on ‘Crazy in Love'. On this episode we take a trip down memory lane and discuss our wildest crazy in love stories. From damaging property to taking out bank loans, we spill the tea on some of the most wildest romance stories we've experience and heard. Thank God for growth! What things did we do for love or lust? And what have those crazy experiences taught us? Join in on the conversation at... Instagram: @thetabootableshow Facebook: @thetabootableshow Twitter: @thetabootable #TTT #TTTshow #TheTabooTable #TherapeuticBanter Your hosts... Jess Instagram: @Kingbaah Lowlah B Instagram: @LowlahB If you'd like to feature with us or join us on The Taboo Table, please contact us on thetabootable@gmail.com Thank you for listening !

    Episode 9 | Child Sexual Abuse: Story time with Jess

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2020 58:20


    ** Trigger Warning** On this weeks episode Jess opens up about her childhood trauma and the sexual abuse she faced at the hands of a family member. We discuss the importance of educating our children from an early age and creating safe spaces for these children so they may be forth right in speaking up if they ever encounter abuse. If you or anyone you know can relate to any of the issues discussed in this weeks episode and wish to speak to someone. Please see below. There are so many organisations waiting to hear you out and help you heal. Please do not suffer in silence. Victim Support Supportline: 0845 30 30 900 victimsupport.org.uk RASAC (Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre) National Helpline: 0808 802 9999 rasasc.bizview.co.uk Rape Crisis rapecrisis.org.uk The Survivors Trust Helpline: 0808 801 0818 thesurvivorstrust.org Solace www.solacewomensaid.org/solace-rape-crisis

    Episode 7 | Money Talks : Generational Wealth

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2020 49:02


    On this episode we are joined by Ashley from Money Medics discussing financial literacy growing up in a black household.    We look into some of the cultural practices that may or may not have influenced how we manage our finances now. How can we flip our money to generational wealth?  Are we really the generation of self made?   Don't forget to join in on the conversation.  Instagram: @thetabootableshow   Facebook: @thetabootableshow   Twitter: @thetabootable    #TTT #TTTshow #TheTabooTable #TherapeuticBanter    Your hosts Jess Instagram: @King.baah   Lowlah B Instagram: @LowlahB    If you'd like to feature with us or join us on The Taboo Table, please contact us on thetabootable@gmail.com   Thank you for Listening!

    Episode 6 | Silent Struggles: Mental health & Therapy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2020 41:36


    In this episode we are joined by psychotherapist Zowie Hibbert to address the taboos around mental health and therapy within the black community. We discuss the importance of taking care of our mental health and where to start. Why is it hard for the black community to seek therapy? Do we talk about mental health enough? What are the stigmas surrounding therapy? Please join in the conversation and share your thoughts below. Instagram: @thetabootableshow Facebook: @thetabootableshow Twitter: @thetabootable

    Episode 5 | Gully Creep: Creep S**t Men Do

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 62:51


    This week we are joined by Chloe and Edith as we get into our personal experiences with creepy men and the things they do to make us feel uncomfortable or unsafe. We also look into our personal journeys and how we have come to spot the creeps from a mile away! Don't forget to join in on the conversation at... Instagram: @thetabootableshow Facebook: @thetabootableshow Twitter: @thetabootable #TTT #TTTshow #TheTabooTable #TherapeuticBanter Your hosts... Jess Instagram: @King.baah Lowlah B Instagram: @LowlahB

    Episode 4 | Love Shouldn't Hurt: Physical Abuse in the Black Family

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2020 65:39


    ***TRIGGER WARNING*** On this episode we are joined by Rose and Ngozi from Sistah Space. We look into historical and generational patterns that have hindered those specifically from an African Caribbean heritage. We address those that report abuse and why an organisation that offers sanctuary such as Sistah Space, is so critical in helping Afro Caribbean families from Domestic and Sexual Violence and dealing with Survivors everywhere. Don't forget to join in on the conversation at... Instagram: @thetabootableshow Facebook: @thetabootableshow Twitter: @thetabootable #TTT #TTTshow #TheTabooTable #TherapeuticBanter Your hosts... Jess Instagram: @King.baah Lowlah B Instagram: @LowlahB Thank you for listening!

    Episode 3 | Mommy Dearest : Mummy Issues

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 57:44


    In this episode we are joined by Alicia and Vicky to address the taboo around having ‘mommy issues'. Why is it so common yet more taboo than daddy issues?  We discuss the trauma behind having a parent that is emotionally unavailable and the effects it has on us as adults. How do we navigate through life despite not growing up in an emotionally safe environment?  We refer to our inner child work and what we do to heal and not pass down the same toxic parenting we received. Please drop your thoughts below.    Don't forget to join in on the conversation at...  Instagram: @thetabootableshow Facebook: @thetabootableshow Twitter: @thetabootable  #TTT #TTTshow #TheTabooTable #TherapeuticBanter  Your hosts...  Jess  Instagram: @King.baah  Lowlah B Instagram: @LowlahB  If you'd like to feature with us or join us on The Taboo Table, please contact us on thetabootable@gmail.com  Thank you for listening!

    Episode 2 | A Bachelor on the Gram : Does our generation take marriage seriously?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 57:35


    This week on #TTT, Jess & Lowlah B are joined by Sarah from the CommunityD Podcast.  On this episode we discuss whether or not our generation take marriage seriously and what we have learnt from our parents when it comes to "Happily ever after".   Join in on the conversation:   Instagram: @thetabootableshow  Facebook: @thetabootableshow  Twitter: @thetabootable   #TTT #TTTshow #TheTabooTable #TherapeuticBanter  Your hosts...  Jess  Instagram: @Kingbaah  Lowlah B Instagram: @LowlahB  If you'd like to feature with us or join us on The Taboo Table, please contact us on thetabootable@gmail.com  Thank you for listening!

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