Podcasts by The Girl Unplugged Podcast

EP127| Men and Heartbreak: Navigating heartbreak as a man ft Kolo from 2023-12-09T09:32:04

How do men navigate heartbreak? This is a follow-up episode from EP 124. Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7t7gG1LeHrA7LNGml4l8S2?si=E--5_J6oRh6H5gwsYoZJfA In this episode, this questi...

EP126| Self love languages ft Queen Raffy from 2023-11-18T07:18:10

Your self-love language could be a reflection of what you lacked in childhood or what your higher self needs to feel loved. In this episode Rita chats with Queen Raffy on their journey to self-lov...

EP125| "Finishing strong" is a perspective. from 2023-11-05T09:00

As we are just weeks to the end of 2023 it is important that we are having the right conversations and that we are in the right headspace in other to end the year joyful. It is a ritual every year ...

EP124| Navigating through relationship heartbreak ft Rita from 2023-11-03T13:00

“Heartbreak is a feeling of lost and shattered assurance.” This is how Rita, our guest on today’s episode describes the experience of a relationship heartbreak. In this episode, we discuss how to n...

EP123| Talking money challenges, black tax, money philosophies and habits with Imaobong from 2023-09-23T16:09:36

Let's talk about Money! In this episode, Rita and Imaobong share their relationship with money. They talk about managing the black tax, why they make money, and money habits that help them in their...

EP122| On self erasure + validating your being + reclaiming yourself. from 2023-09-10T15:44:26

Rita talks about the concept of Self-erasure and how we do this in our daily lives; like gaslighting our intuition, minimizing our needs and wants, rationalizing ourselves out of our desires and wa...

EP121| 35 Life Lessons as I turn 36 + Celebrating turning 36. from 2023-09-02T04:35:34

35 life lessons turning 36. This episode is a birthday episode where Rita shares her birthday experience and the life lessons that have shaped her life. Time stamps: Episode reel/Introduction: 0:01...

EP120| Optimizing for the remainder of the Year from 2023-07-03T15:15:45

Welcome to the 2nd half of the year! In this episode, Rita shares what she is grateful for in the year so far, and some tips that have helped with evaluating her progress with less stress and an...

EP119| May said, "hold my drink!" from 2023-06-04T11:50:10

In this episode, Rita recaps the month of May. She shares her successes in the month, how she is preparing for winter, her insight going through the motions of grief, and lessons learned in the ...

Trailer- Allow me to re-introduce myself from 2023-05-30T06:44:27

Here is everything you need to know about this podcast under 2mins! Thanks for stopping by.

118| Romanticizing the Mundane + 10 ideas on how to romanticize your life(Bonus episode) from 2023-05-20T08:00:46

Romanticizing your life is a way to create pockets of joy, balance the negative energies that are a constant part of life, and also harness the power of the mundane.

In this bonus episode...

117| The Dangers of labels: Is cheating on your partner really a feminist act or even Self-care? from 2023-05-19T09:09:58

What are the dangers of identifying with a label that may potentially be detrimental to your actualization as a woman? In this episode Rita discusses the dangers of labels; particularly identifying...

EP116| Platonic friendships are the real deal ft Ammie from 2023-05-13T11:38:25

"Platonic friendships are underrated while romantic relationships are overhyped" This is an opinion Ammie and Rita share in this episode as they talk about

• platonic frie...
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EP115| The work that is Adulting- April recap episode. from 2023-05-06T08:44:12

Rita recaps the month of April sharing her struggles with trying to keep up with her goals, the highlights of the months that made it awesome, things that sparked joy, and the lesson of the mont...

EP114| "Feminism is not hate for men." ft Winifred from 2023-04-28T12:14:29

Winifred and Rita chat about feminism specifically from the angle of the many misconceptions of the movement. Is feminism a foreign concept? Can you be Christian, or married and still be a femin...

EP113| "Spend your money on quality food" an episode on gut health and food lifestyle ft Ronke from 2023-04-23T11:00:30

Gut health conversations are known among the wellness industry and is perceived as a Western lifestyle but this is not entirely accurate! Every human has a gut and this system (gut system) often...

EP112| A Book-ish episode: 2023 book haul+ Book reviews+ how I got out of a reading slump from 2023-04-19T11:00:37

Do you sometimes lament about how you miss reading books? Do you want to get back into reading but have no clue on how to get back on? This episode will be of help to you!

In this episod...

EP111| "Enjoy your weirdness" - an episode on quirks ft Jae from 2023-04-12T12:35:15

What are your quirky habits? In this episode Justina; host of the Storytime with Jae Podcast and Rita share some of their quirks and how they came about.

Why are most people e...

EP110| Faking it and not making it. from 2023-04-07T11:00:52

Another installment of the monthly review segment of the podcast. This episode is a recap of the month of March.

• Goals achieved
• Hard things done
• Top 3 movies ...
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EP109| Self Preservation-a talk therapy session ft Mie mie from 2023-03-25T15:11:51

What does it mean to preserve self? In this episode with Mie mie, Rita takes an uncomfortable dive into this subject with her friend. They touch on themes of self-awareness, accountability, and...

EP108| "Ask for help"-Living alone diaries ft Mo' from 2023-03-18T17:36:27

Let’s talk about what it looks like to live alone specifically as a woman in Nigeria. Rita and Modupe delve into their experiences as women who have lived alone for at least 5 years.

They...

EP107- Things you should also journal about(Bonus episode) from 2023-03-12T09:26:30

Do you sometimes struggle with journaling? And maybe perceive it as a tedious task? Me too!

 In this episode, Rita shares how she deals with the struggles that come with journaling a...

EP106| “People’s passion now is money” the capitalism chokehold ft Victor Emaye from 2023-03-10T13:27:26

This episode is about capitalism and how it impacts our mental health and influences our behavior and life pursuits as young people. Victor and Rita share insights on: · How there is a capitalist i...

EP105| Why is 2023 in such a hurry??? from 2023-03-03T13:24:49

Rita reviews the month of February with updates on the changes in her life; what she was up to on Valentine’s Day, what she thinks about Matcha tea, and how she is overcoming disempowering belie...

EP104| "Is it really Self-care?" ft Adesuwa from 2023-02-24T09:00

In this episode, Rita and Adesuwa discuss the concept of self-care and what is realistic.  Is self-care all about pampering and luxurious experiences? Is it only about self-grooming practices? Are ...

EP103| "I don't like being around people"- a chat ft Halima. from 2023-02-17T10:02:25

Rita chats with Halima, her friend of 6 years, as they share how they met, why they became friends and their friendship experiences.

Halima shares:

• why she is not a people p...
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EP102| "Do you think you deserve the things you want?" from 2023-02-08T05:51:30

Let's talk about January and how setting goals for the year has gone so far in this episode. Rita shares some of her experiences settling back into her routine, changes, and planning the year- stru...

EP101| Musings Of An IJGB from 2023-01-29T11:30

Starting the New Year with musings about her trip to Nigeria last year.  Rita shares her experience being back home after 3 years.

She talks on:

· The changes that have happen...

Celebrating 100 episodes! from 2023-01-29T11:05:34

Celebrating a 100th episode is a compilation of the journey of The Girl Unplugged from the first episode. It details the growth, milestones and how far the podcast has come since the start.

EP100| Dating as a Self-aware person with Ammie & Sarah from 2022-12-02T13:53:51

Let’s talk about navigating relationships as a self-aware individual who also is on their healing journey. Ammie, Sarah, and Rita talk about empathy in conflict, compromise and sacrifice, self-toxi...

EP99| The Sister Sister Episode from 2022-08-18T07:47:20

Hi, lovelies! It's been a minute! today's episode is a chat I had with my sister going down memory lane as we share our stories, discussing our relationship growing up as older and younger sibli...

EP98|The Act Of Self-Introspection (Bonus episode) from 2022-06-30T15:51:14

In this episode, I sit to have a little chat with you on the importance of introspection. In other to build a strong sense of self and navigate a world that has so much of other people's opinion...

EP97| How To Maintain Your Individuality In Marriage- commentaries from experienced married women from 2022-06-24T23:51:52

As a single person, have you feared losing yourself in marriage? Have those thoughts made you have cold feet in deciding whether you want to get married? I have those thoughts too! and on this epis...

EP96|The What Do You Bring To The Table Episode with Lonpe from 2022-05-28T14:03:23

Hey girlfriend! Today is another exciting time on TGU and I chat with  Lonpe, the Talk time with Lonpe podcast host. We talk about what women bring to the table in relationships. Sis are you really...

EP95| The Dynamics Of Adult Friendships with Lola from 2022-05-14T08:42:49

If you are an adult you will agree with me that making friends in Adulthood is difficult! In this episode with Misie we talk about friendship in adulthood. We share experiences from our friendships...

EP94| Single And Not Searching from 2022-04-29T06:33:55

Hi Fam! This been a while in this space. Here is an episode that breaks the silence between us. I talk about the introspection that is required before getting into marriage as a self-aware perso...

EP93| A New Dispensation from 2022-03-22T12:40:25

In this solo episode, I share some new life updates and where I am mentally on certain beliefs and perceptions. I talk about Slow living, my observation on the evolution of men, and my new stanc...

EP92| Unconventional Motherhood; the facts and truths with Biyai from 2022-03-12T07:19:15

Unconventional mothers are mothers who don't fit into any mold of what society expects motherhood to be because the role of motherhood is a unique one. A choice and a journey to rediscovering se...

EP91| Women Friendships: The bestie episode with Liyah from 2022-02-25T11:09:51

Hi guys, on today's episode I have my besties on the couch as we discuss our 18years old friendship; the sweet, sour, and the in-between.

Enjoy!

EP90| Girl Talk with Sarah: The Sexual Lives Of Liberated Women from 2022-02-18T11:50:57

In this episode with Sarah, we talk about sexual liberation! What it looks like for women who are liberated, our personal journeys to this liberation, and the bare minimum in sexual relationship...

TGU Back In Session! from 2022-02-16T10:11:56

The Girl Unplugged is back for the year! 

Happy New year everyone once again and business resumes as usual!

Send me a DM @thegirlunplugged on Instagram

EP89| 2022 Is That You? from 2022-01-02T12:27:50

Hello Fam! welcome to another new year! In this episode, I recap the last year and what to look forward to on the pod this year!

2022 is that you? okay, coming atchya!

EP88| Girl Talk with Olusola: Being +30, Single and Woman from 2021-12-17T17:52:14

It's another fun time to sit and chat all things female! and on this episode, I sit with Olusola to talk about what being a single woman in her 30's (African and Nigerian) is like. The challenge...

EP87|Plant Lifestyle with Ebuka(plantboy.ng) from 2021-12-11T11:08:13

Lets talk about plant life style with an interesting and experienced plant influencer in Nigeria, Ebuka also know as Plantboy.ng.

He shares his story, experiences and challenges in pursui...

EP86| Valid Feelings(bonus episode) from 2021-11-29T13:00

Do you sometimes(or most of the time)question your feelings?

If they are appropriate, right? Do you validate them or dismiss them?

How assertive are you of your feelings? I share s...

EP85| The Maid Netflix Limited Series Review with IJe from 2021-11-26T13:06:58

Have seen the limited series on Netflix called the maid? Well, I won't promise there won't be spoilers but on this episode, Ije and I review this series as we give our candid opinions and take a...

EP84|The Shit About Beauty Standards with Nenya from 2021-11-12T12:00

"When I was little I had always wanted to be a flower girl but never got to be one. I asked my mom why and she said  that I wasn't fine enough to be a flower girl."- Nenya

Every girl...

EP83| The Downsides Of Being Beautiful from 2021-11-05T19:25:51

The world of the beautiful is not all rosy and smooth. While people are enamored by beautiful people and avail them some privileges there are many downsides to being attractive and good-looking....

EP82| November Is Not The End (know thyself)! from 2021-11-02T12:04:32

November is here!  Feeling the tension yet? Did the year turn out as you planned? In this episode, I try to put things into perspective and bring a voice of reason to why your success this year may...

EP81| Naija 'rents Are A Special Kind with Violet from 2021-10-23T09:52:20

Let's go down memory lane, shall we? 

In this episode, I chat with Violet about our childhood as children raised by Nigerian parents and what was peculiar about them. Things we didn'...

EP80| Pivoting And Millennial struggles with IFM and Omolola from 2021-10-08T08:57:27

Hello Millenials, in this episode we have created a safe space to talk about our insecurities and struggles in a Genz era. Our amazing guests, Ifemidayo and  Omolola brough...

EP79| The Constructs That Keep Us Stuck with Anniedora from 2021-10-02T10:28:40

Social constructs are things we grow accustomed to and accept as normal because that is how we have been condition to think. we aspire to things but are not sure if they are truly what we want o...

EP78| The "Before you Japa" Episode with Christie from 2021-09-24T10:00

"Japa" is a Nigerian slang for immigration or traveling abroad for greener pastures. There is a mass outflux of young Nigerians currently in Nigeria who are seeking better living conditions and ...

EP77| Qualities Of My Dream Man (Bonus episode) from 2021-08-31T20:09:32

So this is in hope and with the intention that I speak into existence the man of my dreams. I may not know what he looks like but I definitely know the qualities I want him to have. In this epis...

EP76| The Naija no Dey Carry Last Mentality With Jae from 2021-08-27T08:34:32

The Naija no dey carry last mentality is a slogan in Nigeria that represents our excellence, tenacity, and resilience as a people in everything we do. This is our bravado and never-give-up menta...

EP75| The D&C Episode with Ms Vee from 2021-08-20T09:08:18

Let's talk about abortion.  Ms. Vee (@sexguide.ng on Instagram) and I talk about our perspectives on sexual rights, their accessibility for young adults, the hazards and trauma that come with illeg...

EP74| Turning 34- Birthday Q&A from 2021-08-06T13:00

So, what does it feel like to be 34? Well in this episode I answer some of the questions that give a big picture answer of what life has been like for me from my 20's to my 30's.

Lessons ...

EP73| Girl Talk With Nene- The Hagan Manifesto from 2021-07-30T13:00

Nene has been through several heartbreaks and has sworn never to fall in love again. But she has found herself breaking that promise again and again. In this episode, I chat with Nene about how ...

EP72| "Shaking That Single's Table with One Leg" - Bonus Episode from 2021-07-23T13:00

Let's talk about the reason why we are in our mid 30's and still single. Is it how life is or do we have a hand in it? 

This episode is a self dragging one that kind of gives insight...

EP71| Unscripted Talk With Nasa: Coping With Depression In Nigeria. from 2021-07-16T14:58:01

We continue the series with Nasa as we discuss depression, coping with anxiety and depression, the importance of therapy, and the level of mental health awareness and treatment in Nigeria.

EP70| Sexual Liberation 101- The Agency Of A Woman's Body from 2021-07-09T13:00

• Should you be having sex before marriage? 
• What kind of sex one should be having as a woman? 
• Is pleasure reserved for a particular gender during sex and wha...
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EP69| Is Marriage Necessary?- Community voice chat from 2021-06-25T16:24:52

Yaay! In this episode, we tackle the topic "Is marriage necessary?" as a community. Members of the unplugged telegram channel aired their views and opinion on a Youtube mini-documentary series: ...

EP68| Doing Wrong With Good Intentions With Daniel from 2021-06-18T15:04:15

Daniel "Briggz" Adisa is the guest on this episode and we talk about the behaviors in our generation that are done wrongly with good intentions. We explore behaviors like cancel culture, unfruitful...

EP67| Death And Preparedness With Chiemeka from 2021-06-12T13:41:04

What do you think of death-as a beginning or as an end?

On this episode Chiemeka and I share experiences and our various philosophies on death. 

Some of the challenges people ...

EP66| Who Is This Girl?! - Of Growth, Finding Wholeness and Other In-betweens from 2021-06-10T08:29:34

Hey, lovelies! This is a prodigal daughter episode on why I have been AWOL on the pod. I know! I know!  It’s unpardonable but maybe after listening you may just find a reason to accept me b...

EP65| A Kind of Man with Kolo (KKK) from 2021-05-18T04:45:02

This episode is a chill conversation with a friend on his perception of life. Kolo is the kind of man I find interesting because of his views about life which are not conventional. We talk about th...

EP64| Misogyny and Toxic Masculinity in Nigeria with Dante Frank from 2021-05-08T09:35:27

Dante Frank, host of The Uncomfortable Truths Podcast, and I discuss misogyny in Nigeria and the factors that contribute to it.

A major part of it being toxic masculinity. He gives his ta...

EP63| What A Time To Be A Woman with Ammie & Ifunenya from 2021-05-06T05:48:22

A series of events has happened in Nigeria in the past few weeks that have been triggering for women in Nigeria. From rape to molestation and now the death of a young girl InI Umoren who was lured ...

EP62| Girl Talk with Tomi- Things You Shouldn't Say To A Single Parent from 2021-04-30T13:00

Most of the words said to a Single parent are out of bias, projection, or/and genuine concern for them but they ultimately end up hurting the feelings of the individuals unknowingly. 

Ep61| A Philosophy On Gender with Azubuike Anoliefo from 2021-04-23T20:00

Azubuike Anoliefo, a mystical philosopher sits with me on this episode to dissect the topic of gender.

We discuss gender with the lens of mystical philosophy in trying to explain the conc...

EP60| Unscripted Talk with Nasa on Being in an Inter-tribal Marriage. from 2021-04-16T13:20:49

Being in an inter-tribal marriage is a herculean venture that comes with many challenges and problems. Those who dare, are able to maneuver through these challenges with wisdom and understanding...

Ep59| March In Review & April Life and Pod Updates. from 2021-04-04T04:06:04

In April we recap on the wins of last month and share the plans for the new month.

EP58| The 4 Women Series: Toxic Femininity; Of Labels, Pressures and Obligations! from 2021-03-30T13:00

We eventually get to the last part of this series of the 4 women series, a series 4 part series in commemoration of the Women's month of March. Whooo! 

In this episode, I  chose...

EP57| Productivity And WorkFlow With Muna. from 2021-03-26T13:00

Muna the host of Lifestyle Plug with Muna Podcast discusses her workflow and productive lifestyle with me. We share personal experiences with our routines and work we work with ...

Ep56| The 4 Women Series: Being An Intentional Woman For Your Future Self with Cocochi from 2021-03-24T02:42:25

Do you ever look back in your teens and 20's and wonder the things you would have done better or differently if you had the right guidance? Did your 30's meet you all of sudden and you are wonderin...

EP55|The Mindset Of Sex With Nick Atte from 2021-03-20T08:00

Is there a universal standard for sex that everyone should comply with? Is sex all about penetration? What are the pros and cons of the types of sex? 

Nick Atte and I answer these an...

EP54| The 4 Women Series: What's Your Lifestyle Sis? from 2021-03-16T11:00

Hi there! This part 2 of the 4 women series questions your lifestyle as a woman. What does your lifestyle say about you? Fascinating, adventurous, daring, or uninterest...

Ep53|Girl Talk With Misie & Lola- Cooking As A Non-Gender Activity from 2021-03-12T12:00

This Girl Talk Segment pulls out seats for Misie and Lola as we talk about Cooking; as a non-gender activity and our perception of this role as single ladies.

Reasons why we enjoy cooking...

Ep52| The 4 Women Series- Being An Intentional Woman pt1 from 2021-03-10T19:00

A 4 part series in commemoration of the women's month of March. 

What does it mean to be an intentional woman in a world already full of expectations for what a woman should be?

EP51| The Vagina And Vaginal Care With Nurse B from 2021-03-05T11:00

This Episode with Brenda Chinwe Orie, a registered trained nurse is an educative conversation on the Vagina and its care.

We discussed: 

• The anatomy of the vagina
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February In Review: Updates and Reviews For The Month of February from 2021-03-01T00:00

As is customary every first of every month, this is a review of how the month of February went. Updates and plans for March.

EP50| February In Review: Updates and Reviews For The Month of February from 2021-02-28T23:00

As is customary every first of every month, this is a review of how the month of February went. Updates and plans for March.

EP49| The Shoot Your Shot Episode with Jae, Kraziechain & Dastorytella from 2021-02-19T13:00

Do you enjoy banter? This episode has loads of it! This week Jae AKA The energy queen and host of the storytime with Jae podcast with some friends of the podcast sit to discuss the shooting shot...

EP48| Domestication As A Survival Skill with Kele and Chibueze from 2021-02-12T19:01:18

Today Kele and Chibueze, two young gentlemen who describe themselves to be domesticated gives us insight into how domestication has evolved over the years throughout human evolution, hig...