The Letters and Layers Podcast

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!Happy November!This episode was less structured; I had a few things I wanted to talk about, like my excitement around relaunching my newsletter, while also releasing myself from the expectation of filming my podcast. I felt it come from a place of obligation rather than desire, and decided if it would make me any less consistent with the podcast, I'm going to let it go.After I give my personal update, I talk about how we often confuse a type of anxiety with indecisiveness, and ways we can overcome it by keeping certain truths in mind (20:22). I hope you listen to the end. The newsletter is relaunching January 2027! Subscribe here! https://thoughtful-builder-3718.kit.com/0b2ee7a5acSubscribe to my Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@Amaka_ChineloDrop the show a follow in IG: @thelettersandlayerspodI appreciate you!Keywords:Mental Health; Self Improvement; Black Women; Core Values; Anxiety; PMHMP, layers; Personal Growth

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!This album has been my soundtrack of 2026 so far and never disappoints. After giving my personal update, I talk about my favorite records on the album and specific lyrics that I will add to my personal affirmation arsenal (06:29). I hope you listen to the end.Newsletter is relaunching January 2027! Subscribe here! https://thoughtful-builder-3718.kit.com/0b2ee7a5acSubscribe to my Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@Amaka_ChineloDrop the show a follow in IG: @thelettersandlayerspodI appreciate you!Keywords:Mental HealthSelf ImprovementBlack WomenCore Values

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!Happy October!The fact that it is the holiday season is unreal. What is time. I'm back with part two of my reflections around core values, and how they are present with all the ways I am working to shape the life I want to live. I hope you listen to the end.Core Values Sheet: https://brenebrown.com/resources/dare-to-lead-list-of-values/Newsletter is relaunching January 2027! Subscribe here! https://thoughtful-builder-3718.kit.com/0b2ee7a5acSubscribe to my Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@Amaka_ChineloDrop the show a follow in IG: @thelettersandlayerspodI appreciate you!Keywords:Mental HealthSelf ImprovementBlack WomenCore ValuesHealing traumaPersonal Growth

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!Having my son, seeing how life has changed, and how I want it to look in the future, led me to think deeply about what my core values are: how they play a role in my life, what contributed to their development as my core values, and if I'm living in alignment with them now (10:56). I encourage my listeners to think about what core values are most important for you and if you are living in alignment with them as well. I hope you listen to the end.Core Values Sheet: https://brenebrown.com/resources/dare-to-lead-list-of-values/Newsletter is relaunching January 2027! Subscribe here! https://thoughtful-builder-3718.kit.com/0b2ee7a5acSubscribe to my Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@Amaka_ChineloDrop the show a follow in IG: @thelettersandlayerspodI appreciate you!Keywords:Mental HealthSelf ImprovementBlack WomenCore ValuesHealing traumaPersonal Growth

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!It's September!So happy to be back from a much needed break, and I can't believe this podcast is five years old! I'm feeling so many emotions, but am so grateful to my past self for never giving up. On the episode, I talk about everything that has gotten me to this point, and my hopes for the podcast moving forward. I hope you listen to the end.Newsletter is relaunching January 2027! Subscribe here! https://thoughtful-builder-3718.kit.com/0b2ee7a5acSubscribe to my Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@Amaka_ChineloDrop the show a follow in IG: @thelettersandlayerspodI appreciate you!Keywords:Mental HealthSelf ImprovementBlack WomenCore ValuesHealing traumaPersonal Growth