LaYinka Speaks

Your monthly dose of realness on all things personal transformation, change, and growth for women who are journeying towards being the next best version of themselves. | layinkasanni.com

There's No Such Thing as Balance | Episode #52

In this episode of LaYinka Speaks, I dive into why the concept of balance is misleading and how it's holding you back. Inspired by a thought-provoking discussion during my book club's reading of "Regrets of the Dying," I share my insights on how striving for balance often leads to feelings of guilt and shame, especially for women.

07-31
15:04

The Problem with Asking 'What's Wrong with Me?' | Episode #51

In this episode of LaYinka Speaks, I get honest about how this question impacts us and how we can shift our focus from self-criticism to inspired action.

06-28
07:09

Reflections on 'A Place of Refuge' | Episode #50

In this episode of LaYinka Speaks, I delve into the complexities of grief, address some uncomfortable truths, and share reflection questions to help you process your own experiences with loss.

06-07
18:52

Finding Comfort in God's Vastness | Episode #49

In this episode of LaYinka Speaks, I delve into the profound concept of God's vastness and mercy amidst our human imperfections.

03-30
06:52

Overnight Success and the Long Game of Personal Growth | Episode #48

In this episode of LaYinka Speaks, I explore the illusion of overnight success and the desire for shortcuts in personal development, and the impact that has.

02-28
10:38

Navigating Life Transitions | Episode #47

In this episode of LaYinka Speaks, I get real about the challenge of life transitions, and share practical tips for you to navigate these life shifts with grace, so you have a newfound appreciation for your own God-given capacity.

01-30
13:27

Hindsight 20/23: My 12 Biggest Lessons | Episode #46

In this episode of LaYinka Speaks, I share reflections from a year of journaling and pull out my 12 biggest lessons from 2023 as actionable insights you can apply in the new year.

12-30
25:40

There's Still Hope | Episode #45

In this episode of LaYinka Speaks, I delve into the topic of despair — a feeling that grips many of us, yet we rarely discuss, and share why losing hope in God is the realest loss.

12-24
12:30

Reflections on Dualities in a Time of Crisis | Episode #44

In this episode of LaYinka Speaks, I reflect on the existence of dualities in this world and how embracing these dualities is a sign of our humanity, especially during times of crisis.

10-29
07:19

Why You Take No Personally | Episode 43

In this episode of LaYinka Speaks, I unpack the reality of what's going on when we take someone's no personally, and give you some useful questions to help you pause getting into a funk. DISCLAIMER: This is not referring to abusive situations or toxic relationships.

09-05
11:25

Your Behaviour Isn't Your Identity | Episode 42

In this episode of LaYinka Speaks, I explain how your behaviour isn't your identity, and a truth that The Most High shares with us to illustrate this.

07-29
13:09

The Problem with Focusing on Your Past | Episode 41

In this episode of LaYinka Speaks, I interrupt the past-present loop and shine light on a truth many of us would rather not hear when it comes to focusing so much on our past experiences.

06-29
12:05

Your Feelings Are Valid And... | Episode 40

In this episode of LaYinka Speaks, I unpack the oft-quoted statement 'my feelings are valid', and explore the uncomfortable truths about the phrase.

04-28
07:59

Reflections on Atomic Habits | Episode 39

In this episode of LaYinka Speaks, I share my reflections, ah-has, and OMGs from reading Atomic Habits for our book club and one of the many wins I gained from the book.

03-26
17:45

Emotional Walls | Episode 38

In this episode of LaYinka Speaks, I get real about the reality of emotional walls, why we have them, and some ways we can start examining them and edge towards bringing them down.

01-27
13:14

Gems from Australia | Episode 37

In this episode of LaYinka Speaks, I share the key takeaways and gems I got to excavate and mine from eight incredible days in Australia in November 2022.

12-31
12:23

The Harms of Toxic Positivity | Episode 36

In this episode of LaYinka Speaks, I share the harms that can come from toxic positivity, and the number one thing we can do to live in a healthier positive space.

10-24
17:34

Waiting for Others to Make You Happy | Episode 35

In this episode of LaYinka Speaks, I dive deeper into our need for others to emotionally ‘feed’ us, and share two important questions you must ask yourself and be clear on first before ‘how’ not to do that.

09-26
09:15

Inner Child Work without Revisiting the Past | Episode 34

In the latest episode of LaYinka Speaks, I share some ways you can do that, so you benefit from inner child work and remain emotionally regulated. 

08-29
03:15

Releasing vs Letting Go | Episode 33

In this episode of LaYinka Speaks, I share the difference between 'release' and 'let go' and how changing a single word can bring about a powerful shift.

07-28
08:41

Hiba Ahmed

Please can you talk about how we can let go and heal from this pain

11-09 Reply

Emmanuel Ojex

wow! amazing. thank you dearly

10-12 Reply

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