A Couple of Things by Lade Tawak

<p>A Couple Of Things is a bite sized podcast about various aspects of life and work.</p><br><p>A personal blog but make it podcast.</p><br><p><strong>Submit a question</strong>: <a href="https://bit.ly/ACOTListenerForm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bit.ly/ACOTListenerForm</a></p><br><p>Written and produced by Lade Tawak.</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

S02E366 - Bonus episode: reflecting on the end of the year

In this episode, I say some things I forgot to say and share some encouragement for the year.Related episodesS02E362 - The day it gets better starts like any other day https://youtu.be/FnKF7lcxUsQS02E360 - On introspecting (with Teju) https://youtu.be/85LlKh7D2UkS02E365 - It’s a wrap! 365 days of podcasting done! https://youtu.be/r0oLIiqvS6Y Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12-31
11:17

S02E365 - It’s a wrap! 365 days of podcasting done!

In the final episode of the season I reflect on the past 365 days of podcasting and what's next. Thank you for coming with me on this journey of publishing a podcast episode every dayRelated episodeS02E001: We're Back! Happy new year https://youtu.be/tJVqf0WlMNYS02E201 - Do things because you want to https://youtu.be/efSuHe9GPvUSubmit a question or nominate yourself to be featured on the podcast: https://bit.ly/ACOTListenerFormIntro Music: Dream Big, Travel Far - Avocado JunkieOutro Music: Ignorance is Bliss - Liberty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12-31
10:42

S02E364 - My flatmate interviews me about the podcast

On this episode, my flatmate aka the love of my life interviews me about publishing a podcast daily and what's nextSubmit a question or nominate yourself to be featured on the podcast: https://bit.ly/ACOTListenerFormIntro Music: Dream Big, Travel Far - Avocado JunkieOutro Music: Ignorance is Bliss - Liberty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12-30
14:44

S02E363 - 2024 in review

On this episode, I review the year so far and check in on the goals I set at the beginning of the yearRelated episodesS02E002: Reflections and questions to ask about 2023 and 2024 https://youtu.be/tJVqf0WlMNYS02E015 - You're allowed to change your mind... if you want https://youtu.be/MBqI8nkIMv4S02E179 - Mid year check in: How's it going with my goals https://youtu.be/JE-PGBE6WhkS02E205 - How to do a mid year review (with free template) https://youtu.be/2yzdpZ-fLtUSubmit a question or nominate yourself to be featured on the podcast: https://bit.ly/ACOTListenerFormIntro Music: Dream Big, Travel Far - Avocado JunkieOutro Music: Ignorance is Bliss - Liberty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12-29
13:33

S02E362 - The day it gets better starts like any other day

In this episode, I talk about how going through difficult situations give us tunnel vision and how we have to work to remember that these times don't last. Another realisation from my tooth extraction process. I was going to title this "going through the trenches" or "Tough times don't last" but I decided on the current title.Related episodeS02E259 - When the going gets tough, the wise quit... temporarily https://youtu.be/u3jsKRbW4-sSubmit a question or nominate yourself to be featured on the podcast: https://bit.ly/ACOTListenerFormIntro Music: Dream Big, Travel Far - Avocado JunkieOutro Music: Ignorance is Bliss - Liberty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12-28
07:26

S02E361 - On self awareness (with Chidinma)

On this episode of the podcast, I chat with my friend Chidinma about being self aware, how she started on the journey and what she's found to be the benefits of tracking yourself and the downsidesSubmit a question or nominate yourself to be featured on the podcast: https://bit.ly/ACOTListenerFormIntro Music: Dream Big, Travel Far - Avocado JunkieOutro Music: Ignorance is Bliss - Liberty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12-27
31:25

S02E360 - On introspecting (with Teju)

On this episode of the podcast, I talk with Teju about introspection, how you define yourself, living with intentionality, and what the advancements in technology could mean for usRelated episodesS02E015 - You're allowed to change your mind... if you want https://youtu.be/MBqI8nkIMv4S02E095 - Out of the wicked comes wickedness https://youtu.be/QMdBNMuyxPMS02E357 - On living with intention (with Vivian) https://youtu.be/vW-FqCoHICgS02E358 - On choice, grief, and time travel (with Adewale Ace) https://youtu.be/b5U9DaphqjAConnect with Teju:Workaroo https://x.com/workarooSubmit a question or nominate yourself to be featured on the podcast: https://bit.ly/ACOTListenerFormIntro Music: Dream Big, Travel Far - Avocado JunkieOutro Music: Ignorance is Bliss - Liberty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12-26
48:08

S02E359 - Merry Christmas

In this episode, I talk about Christmas, what it means to me and what is has meant at different stages of my life.Related episodeS02E352 - On running, Christmas, and your“thing” finding you (with Amarachi) https://youtu.be/b92kQZbgmc4Submit a question or nominate yourself to be featured on the podcast: https://bit.ly/ACOTListenerFormIntro Music: Dream Big, Travel Far - Avocado JunkieOutro Music: Ignorance is Bliss - Liberty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12-25
05:41

S02E358 - On choice, grief, and time travel (with Adewale Ace)

On this episode, I talk with my friend about confidence and self expression, our power to choose, dealing with grief, loss, and death, and time travel. A fun conversation.Connect with Ace@acekydtv on instagram https://instagram.com/acekydtvRelated episodesS02E193 - On overcoming limiting beliefs (with Maryam) https://youtu.be/LTLbzjHodVUS02E357 - On living with intention (with Vivian) https://youtu.be/vW-FqCoHICgSubmit a question or nominate yourself to be featured on the podcast: https://bit.ly/ACOTListenerFormIntro Music: Dream Big, Travel Far - Avocado JunkieOutro Music: Ignorance is Bliss - Liberty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12-24
51:33

S02E357 - On living with intention (with Vivian)

On today's episode, I talk with my friend Vivian about living with intention based on your identity and purpose.Connect with Vivian@viv_af on Instagram https://instagram.com/viv_afRelated episodesS02E356 - Your universe is small https://youtu.be/0Z4O8_D5d0AS02E343 - On travel, friendship, and being a DJ (with Yimika) https://youtu.be/0yLRHCB8ukESubmit a question or nominate yourself to be featured on the podcast: https://bit.ly/ACOTListenerFormIntro Music: Dream Big, Travel Far - Avocado JunkieOutro Music: Ignorance is Bliss - Liberty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12-23
41:42

S02E356 - Your universe is small

On this episode, I talk about how compared to the actual universe, your universe is quite small and what it means for life, decision making, and life planning.Submit a question or nominate yourself to be featured on the podcast: https://bit.ly/ACOTListenerFormIntro Music: Dream Big, Travel Far - Avocado JunkieOutro Music: Ignorance is Bliss - Liberty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12-22
07:42

S02E355 - Are we both invited?

In this episode, I talk about a topic that triggers me: inviting married friends to things. Is it both of us? Is it one of us? Why won't people be clear?!Submit a question or nominate yourself to be featured on the podcast: https://bit.ly/ACOTListenerFormIntro Music: Dream Big, Travel Far - Avocado JunkieOutro Music: Ignorance is Bliss - Liberty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12-21
07:40

S02E354 - On travel and doing courageous things (with Fari)

On this episode with my friend Fari, I talk about doing courageous things, fitness and mental toughness, self discipline and motivation and more.Related episodeS02E260 - Doing different types of hard things https://youtu.be/gUXwU0tbhpcConnect with FariInstagram @teefarie https://instagram.com/teefarie/Submit a question or nominate yourself to be featured on the podcast: https://bit.ly/ACOTListenerFormIntro Music: Dream Big, Travel Far - Avocado JunkieOutro Music: Ignorance is Bliss - Liberty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12-20
37:00

S02E353 - Go create something

In this episode, I talk about the possibilities of creating the things you want to see in the world--whether just for yourself or for the benefit of others. So go create something!Related linkCreating pasta https://instagram.com/reel/DBNBe4pI8YE/?igsh=dHFhZG83ejRpcHh6Related episodesS02E201 - Do things because you want to https://youtu.be/efSuHe9GPvUS02E302 - Doing new things https://youtu.be/TzBXzFuEO9AS02E258 - My favourite thing is doing things nobody sent me https://youtu.be/rGiN5FgKoSgSubmit a question or nominate yourself to be featured on the podcast: https://bit.ly/ACOTListenerFormIntro Music: Dream Big, Travel Far - Avocado JunkieOutro Music: Ignorance is Bliss - Liberty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12-19
06:36

S02E352 - On running, Christmas, and your“thing” finding you (with Amarachi)

On this episode, I talk with my friend Amarachi about running, how she got started, preparing for a marathon, why we love Christmas, why it's never too late to start any hobby, and letting your interests find you.Connect with Amarachi@Amypebbles_ on Instagram https://instagram.com/amypebbles_@runningpebbles on Instagram https://instagram.com/runningpebbles/Youtube: https://youtube.com/@AmarachiNzekweRelated episodesS02E143 - You can reinvent yourself https://youtu.be/Sia2fYw6DbcS02E279 - Being a beginner again https://youtu.be/VP5LCfx41L4S02E302 - Doing new things https://youtu.be/TzBXzFuEO9ASubmit a question or nominate yourself to be featured on the podcast: https://bit.ly/ACOTListenerFormIntro Music: Dream Big, Travel Far - Avocado JunkieOutro Music: Ignorance is Bliss - Liberty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12-18
43:04

S02E351 - On regret, kindness, and friendship (with Ope)

In episode 351, I talk with my friend Ope Adedeji about friendship, kindness, communication, changes in life, why regret is a useless emotion, our culture's obsession with weight loss and other fun stuff. Happy listening!Connect with OpeNewsletter https://ope.substack.com/X/Twitter https://x.com/OpeAdedeji_Related episodesS02E084 - On reframing your narrative (with Hillary) https://youtu.be/WW39iWJT4jIS02E343 - On travel, friendship, and being a DJ (with Yimika) https://youtu.be/0yLRHCB8ukESubmit a question or nominate yourself to be featured on the podcast: https://bit.ly/ACOTListenerFormIntro Music: Dream Big, Travel Far - Avocado JunkieOutro Music: Ignorance is Bliss - Liberty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12-17
44:41

S2E350 - Foolish requests

In this episode, I talk about how we sometimes make very foolish requests based on a lack of knowledge and I link it to something about prayer.Submit a question or nominate yourself to be featured on the podcast: https://bit.ly/ACOTListenerFormIntro Music: Dream Big, Travel Far - Avocado JunkieOutro Music: Ignorance is Bliss - Liberty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12-16
05:15

S02E349 - On bids (with Fouad)

On this episode, I talk with my friend, Fouad, about bids, biology, relationships, and career.Related episode:S02E046 - Am I oversharing? On attribution errors and relativity https://youtu.be/kuD1rI5v7RQSubmit a question or nominate yourself to be featured on the podcast: https://bit.ly/ACOTListenerFormIntro Music: Dream Big, Travel Far - Avocado JunkieOutro Music: Ignorance is Bliss - Liberty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12-15
34:28

S0E348 - Pain versus pressure

On this episode, I talk about something my dentist said during my tooth extraction--feeling pain versus pressure and how it applies in real life outside of our physiologyRelated episode:S02E347 - On grace, christian character, and obedience (with Tolu) https://youtu.be/rBeDTtwaoOoSubmit a question or nominate yourself to be featured on the podcast: https://bit.ly/ACOTListenerFormIntro Music: Dream Big, Travel Far - Avocado JunkieOutro Music: Ignorance is Bliss - Liberty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12-14
10:16

S02E347 - On grace, christian character, and obedience (with Tolu)

On today's episode, I talk with my friend Tolu about a range of topics including the difference between pain and pressure, what the grace of God is, the point of obedience, and always exhibiting Christian characterRelated episodesS02E051 - Why is it hard for me to obey God? https://youtu.be/-lxesVm06NES02E111 - What really is the grace of God https://youtu.be/QTjCBUQt-6ISubmit a question or nominate yourself to be featured on the podcast: https://bit.ly/ACOTListenerFormIntro Music: Dream Big, Travel Far - Avocado JunkieOutro Music: Ignorance is Bliss - Liberty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12-13
50:23

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