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I Have Gist For You

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Two British Nigerian women having honest, funny and insightful conversations about our experiences. #IHGFY is a space to discuss all things adulting and have some fun along the way. Join us every other Tuesday for a new episode! Send in your dilemmas through https://forms.gle/j2PFe69JMwbJqDq36 to Ihavegistforyou@gmail.com.
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Episodes

S3E5 | The Good, The Bad and The Messy : Our 2024 Reflections

As the year comes to an end, join Sewa and Eze for an honest and heartfelt conversation in this special episode of I Have Gist For You. In The Good, The Bad, and The Messy: Our 2024 Reflections, they open up about their personal journeys through 2024, rating everything from career moves to relationships out of 10. Together, they unpack the highs, lows, and in-betweens: Family and friendships: Celebrating close bonds and navigating moments of loneliness. Mental health: Dealing with grief, process...

Dec 31, 202434 minSeason 3Ep. 5

S3E4 | The Movie Edit: Christmas Movies

In this festive episode of I Have Gist For You , we’re talking about 12 Christmas movies that never fail to get us in the holiday spirit. From the hilarious mischief in Home Alone to the family drama in This Christmas and the chaos of A Madea Christmas , these movies are the perfect mix of laughter, love, and holiday vibes. Of course, we had to show love to Morris Chestnut in The Best Man Holiday and The Perfect Holiday (because, honestly, who doesn’t love him?). We also gush over the magic of T...

Dec 17, 202445 minSeason 3Ep. 4

S3E3 | Living with Sickle Cell

In this thought-provoking episode of we sit down with Abi, the founder of 'Sickle First', a charity dedicated to supporting those affected by sickle cell disease. With both hosts carrying the sickle cell trait, this conversation is deeply personal as we explore the realities of living with sickle cell, both as a child and an adult. Abi opens up about her own journey with sickle cell and the crucial work she’s doing through 'Sickle First ' to raise awareness and provide vital advocacy support to ...

Dec 03, 202440 minSeason 3Ep. 3

S3E2 |The Ick List

Ready for an unfiltered look at our biggest pet peeves? In this juicy episode, we're spilling the tea on the quirks, habits, and behaviours that instantly trigger our inner "ick" and have us running for the hills. From unsightly grooming choices to lacking self-awareness, we cover a wide range of major turnoffs that have us side-eyeing our fellow humans. Get ready for some real talk as we unpack: - Avoidant People - Chronic liars - Trousers sagging and showing too much ankle - Long, dirty nails ...

Nov 19, 202444 minSeason 3Ep. 2

S3E1 | Outside Noise

The Outside Noise: Breaking Free from Society's Expectations Are you constantly feeling the weight of others' expectations? In this raw and honest episode, we're diving deep into the pressures that shape our daily decisions - from dating choices to body image, and even our mental health diagnoses. Join us for a candid 40-minute conversation about: • Social media's impact on our life choices • The real talk about weight loss surgery trends • Dating preferences vs societal expectations • Parent pl...

Nov 05, 202443 minSeason 3Ep. 1

S2E10 | Am I The Asshole?

Join us for our season finale as we discuss some of the AITA questions from the infamous reddit thread. With topics such as weddings, parenting, dating and much more. Send in your dilemmas through to https://forms.gle/j2PFe69JMwbJqDq36 or Ihavegistforyou@gmail.com. Check out our YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@IHAVEGISTFORYOUPODCAST

Jan 02, 202441 minSeason 2Ep. 10

S2E9 | The Third Floor

"Welcome to the third floor" In this episode we reflect on some of the invaluable lessons learned from our twenties. Join us as we each share 10 impactful lessons that we wish we knew sooner. Our lessons include finances, contentment, trusting God, and relationships, this episode is both vulnerable and insightful, we hope you enjoy it. Join us every other Tuesday for a new episode! Send in your dilemmas through to https://forms.gle/j2PFe69JMwbJqDq36 or Ihavegistforyou@gmail.com. Check out our Yo...

Dec 19, 202334 minSeason 2Ep. 9

S2E8 | The Movie Edit: Love Scenes

In this vibrant episode of "I Have Gist For You," we embark on a nostalgic journey through some of our favourite African American romantic movies, reminiscing about cherished moments and favourite aspects from films like "Brown Sugar," "Why Did I Get Married 1 & 2," "Two Can Play That Game," "The Best Man," "Think Like a Man," "Love & Basketball," "Not Easily Broken," and "Last Holiday. Delving deeper, they reveal the valuable life lessons and insights into love, personal development, an...

Dec 05, 202339 minSeason 2Ep. 8

S2E7 | Let's get into it: Self-Reflection

Join us for another episode of "lets get into it". In this episode we are guided by the thought-provoking prompts of "Get Deeper" from the Flamingo Cards deck. Through the cards we delve into the intricacies of character, self-development, personality, trust, fear and love. We are digging deep this week making this episode one of our most revealing yet. Tune in for a vulnerable, funny and insightful conversation! Join us every other Tuesday for a new episode! Send in your dilemmas through to htt...

Dec 02, 202339 min

S2E6 | Adulting: The Balancing Act

In this episode we delve into the challenging yet rewarding journey of adulting, we explore the art of balancing it all. From managing the demands of work to nurturing personal relationships and maintaining the lives we want, we share our experiences, struggles, and lessons. But it's not all about the challenges; we also celebrate the joys of adulting. Tune in for a candid, funny, and insightful conversation, this episode offers valuable perspectives that can help you find balance and joy in you...

Nov 07, 202355 minSeason 2Ep. 6

S2E5 | Am I Black Enough?

In this episode we want to take you on a personal journey. We're diving deep into our experiences of growing up black in the UK. From navigating predominantly white schools to embracing our black British identity more at university. Join us as we discuss the challenges and triumphs of entering the workforce as black women and how we've navigated the nuances of the professional world. But above all, this candid conversation celebrates the joy of being proud, black Nigerian British babes and embra...

Nov 06, 202336 minSeason 2Ep. 5

S2E4 | Trust Issues

In this candid and insightful episode of "I Have Gist for You," your hosts, Eze and Sewa tackle a topic that resonates with us all—trust. Join us as we dive deep into the complexities of trust, from trusting ourselves to trust in relationships and the workplace. We'll share personal stories, provide practical tips, and explore how to rebuild trust when it's been broken. Whether you're navigating the maze of adulting or simply seeking a fresh perspective on trust, this episode promises to be a va...

Oct 10, 202333 minSeason 2Ep. 4

S2E3 | Vagina Chronicles ft Dr Nicola Adanna Okeahialam

We are joined by Dr Nicola Adanna Okeahialam, MBChB, MD as we discuss women's gynae health, contraception and looking after one of our most precious organs. If you would like to send us in a dilemma so that we can discuss, please email us: Ihavegistforyou@gmail.com or https://forms.gle/JpEwby5at3Bcijkj8 .

Sep 26, 202341 minSeason 2Ep. 3

S2E2 | Is CBT right for me? ft Shomi Williams

Join us this week as we have our very first guest , Therapist Shomi Williams. We discuss different types of therapy and ways to access them as well as some mental health tips to get us through adulting. You can access Shomi's services here - https://www.lafiyahealth.co.uk/

Sep 12, 202330 minSeason 2Ep. 1

S2E1 | Heartbreak 101

Welcome to Season 2 of I have gist for you! Join us as we talk through our own heartbreak and breakup experiences. What we have learnt from them? What we would like to do differently and also talk through some of your dilemmas.

Aug 29, 202345 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Season 2 Teaser

Welcome to Season 2 of I Have Gist for you! First episode will be out 29/08/23, where we will be discussing heartbreak. Please send your dilemmas to Ihavegistforyou@gmail.com

Jul 31, 202322 min

Episode 10 | Let's talk Dilemma's

Join us for our season finale as we discuss your dilemmas and round up season one of IHGFY.

May 16, 20231 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Episode 9 | Mental Health

Growth and healing are not linear journeys. A big part of that for us is dealing with our mental health, join us this week as we talk about our mental health, vulnerability, counselling and some of the stigmas surrounding mental health in minority households. Resources: https://www.baatn.org.uk/ https://www.betterhelp.com/ https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/ Send your Dilemmas to ihavegistforyou@outlook.com or DM us on Instagram ahead of the season finale.

Apr 25, 202337 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Episode 8 | What even is an Amber flag?

Join us as we discuss our love languages & attachment styles. This week we are looking at our individual Green, Red and Amber flags when it comes to dating and also how much should you be telling your friends? Send your Dilemmas to ihavegistforyou@outlook.com or DM us on Instagram ahead of the season finale.

Apr 11, 202337 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Episode 7 | University Life

Join us as we talk about our experiences at university, 10 years on. Discussing what we studied, why we picked to study at these uni's, some of the fun memories we can't forget, the joys of group work and graduation.

Mar 28, 202354 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Episode 6 | Lets get into it

Join us as we debate some hot topics using the "Conversation and Chill" card deck Would you propose at some one else's wedding? Is social media doing more harm than good? The value of university and more!

Mar 15, 202336 min

Episode 5 | Childhood Experiences

Join us as we delve into our childhoods, talking about how we grew up and sharing some of our favourite stories.

Mar 01, 202347 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Episode 4 | Maintaining Adult Friendships

Join us as we discuss all things friendship maintenance, what that looks like for us and how we can improve. Covering subjects like; growing in your friendships, dealing with conflict, how we make new friends and our experiences with ghosting.

Feb 15, 202345 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Episode 3 | Self-Love & Self-Care

Adulting can beat your ass, this is how we practice self-love and self-care to counteract that.

Jan 25, 202332 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Episode 2 | All about the Gang

Giving you guys a chance to get to know us, using the SkinDeep Amusing card set for prompts.

Jan 11, 202340 minSeason 1Ep. 2
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