Yemoja Speaks
Shalonda Swanson
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Emotionally Control
This is a preview of emotional control. If you like this preview let me know and I’ll release the full episode sooner.
I’m back!
Just sharing that I have not abandoned my baby. I had to take a step back but I will be back.
Relationship with self
I have a hard time developing a relationship with myself becauee I care deeply about the relationships with others. I prioritize the emotions and actions of others as I hide my emotional struggles.…
Temptations
People make jokes about us reverting back to an old version of ourselves through habits or behaviors because they are uncomfortable with our change. They want us to stay at the level that they are…
FASTING AND CLEANSING THE MIND
When we fast the body, soul, and the mind we understand how we are responsible for our own happiness. Our negative experiences doesn’t define our joy but it helps to shape our identity. Let’s talk…
Youth Summitp
Foster youth have resources that need to be discussed and Ohio Action and YAB is hosting its annual youth summit to discuss the resources. If you would like to attend please visit the website at
You are worth it
Many times what holds us back is the belief that we aren’t worth it. We have been told that we aren’t good enough so we believe it and treat ourselves according to the thoughts of others. Don’t hold…
Prospectives of youth in foster care
You have rights and amazing perspectives to give. Listen to other foster youth and alum give their perspective and experience in foster care.
Protect foster youth
Unfortunately Darnell T. life was taken by his temporary foster mother February 2024. We are discussing his case.
CONQUERING FEAR
We want to be successful but sometimes the fear holds us back. We fear success, opinions, or failure but that doesn’t mean we cannot accomplish our goals. We can do it through the fear. Let’s talk…
THE TRUTH IS HARSH
Many times we say we want the truth but honest can be hurtful and we want to resist it. I find myself resisting the truth when someone calls me out and holds me accountable. I want to become better…
Announcement
I deleted emotional regulation and uploaded affirming emotions in its place last week. If you haven’t listened to that episode please go listen. Bonus there is another episode being released today at…
S4E4 Affirming Our Emotions
As we recognize how we feel we are able to affirm that we have those emotions to work through them. I deleted my previous episode about emotional regulation but within this episode we discuss social…
S4E2 Self-parenting
Many of us have areas where we have been neglected by our caretakers but as we step into adulthood, we take on the responsibility to parent ourselves. I discuss 9 ways to start I. Your self-parenting…
Adulting time!
When we reach 18 years old we think we are grown and can do what grownups do. However, sometimes we aren’t prepared to really discipline ourselves like the adults have done. I talk about my…
Support
Talking about the supportive circle that I had to create around me which being in foster care and how it helped and hurt me.
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Reflections from the daughter of an addict
My parents decisions reflect their upbringing while mine reflect the endless possibilities because the overwhelming support given to me. We have moments in our lives that we can choose to take the…
Get out of your comfort zone
I don’t allow others to join in my quiet moments of reflecting but I decided to step out of my comfort zone. I invited someone to join me to reflect and plan our futures together. It turned out nice…
You are on your path
Many times we don’t believe in our journey because we are too focused on others. I had to slow down and appreciate my journey and who I am becoming.
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Yemoja Speaks has published 73 episodes since March 2021, covering topics in Personal Journals, Society & Culture.
Yemoja Speaks is currently dormant with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 29m.
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