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The Layover Podcast

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The Layover is a weekly story podcast hosted by Nneka Julia. Every Thursday a new storyteller shares their life and its stories related to the month's theme.
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Ep 40: Saudades

In episode 40, Rachel shares a touching story about how the space in friendship allows room for compassion to bloom. Join The Layover at thelayover.com to receive notes, book recs, and a new story to your inbox every Thursday.

Aug 20, 20217 min

Ep 39: Home is where the heart is

In episode 39, Quincy shares a story about his journey to a little slice of heaven named St. Helena. Join The Layover at thelayover.com to receive notes, book recs, and a new story to your inbox every Thursday.

Aug 07, 202111 min

Ep 38: To Learn a language

In episode 38, Kyelaya shares a story about finding freedom in the foreign and comfort in the uncomfortable. Join The Layover at thelayover.com to receive notes, book recs, and a new story to your inbox every Thursday.

Aug 06, 20219 min

Ep 37: Embracing The Moment

In episode 37, Sahmia shares a story about a transformational solo trip abroad. Join The Layover at thelayover.com to receive notes, book recs, and a new story to your inbox every Thursday.

Aug 05, 202110 min

Ep 36: Long Distance Transformation

Rae tells a story about how a budding long-distance relationship was a push to find love on the other side of fear. Join The Layover at thelayover.com to receive notes, book recs, and a new story to your inbox.

Jul 29, 202110 min

Ep 35: Ways Deep

Shainah shares a story about how coming to the end of old ways is sometimes the surest gateway to new beginnings. Join The Layover at thelayover.com to receive notes, book recs, and a new story to your inbox every Thursday.

Jun 02, 202110 min

Ep 34: Worthy

Sosina shares a story about extending the alms of her own kindness, and forgiveness, to her younger self. Sign up at www.thelayover.com to receive notes, book recommendations, and a new story to your inbox every Thursday.

Apr 01, 20219 min

Ep 33: Taking My Power Back

Swazi shares a story about her struggle with forgiveness following the end of an unfaithful marriage. Sign up at www.thelayover.com to receive notes, book recommendations, and a new story to your inbox every Thursday.

Mar 26, 20218 min

Ep 32: Hallowed Be Thy Frame

In episode 32, Chineze shares a beautiful story about the arduous journey to choosing and cherishing her body and blackness. Sign up at www.thelayover.com to receive notes, book recommendations, and a new story to your inbox every Thursday.

Feb 25, 20219 min

Ep 31: Marbles

In episode 31, Teni shares a story about dispelling past projections about her body that she unconsciously carried into the future. Sign up at www.thelayover.com to receive notes, book recommendations, and a new story to your inbox every Thursday.

Feb 18, 20219 min

Ep 30: Moving Bodies

In episode 30, Bat'sé navigates the different thoughts and feelings about her changing body, while simultaneously changing countries. Sign up at www.thelayover.com to receive notes, book recommendations, and a new story to your inbox every Thursday.

Feb 11, 20219 min

Ep 29: Out of the Shadows

In episode 29, following the end of a toxic marriage, Tanji shares a story about dismantling the illusions of what truly makes a fulfilling life. Show notes: If you have experienced narcissistic abuse or any type of abuse, one of the best things you can do is educate yourself. Learning the signs to be aware of helps you see clearer and is the beginning of your journey towards healing. "The wound is the place where the light enters you." - Rumi Sign up at www.thelayover.com to receive notes, book...

Jan 29, 202111 min

Ep 28: Endings

In episode 28, Nneka Julia shares a story about the surprising ending to an explosive relationship. Sign up at www.thelayover.com to receive notes, book recommendations, and a new story to your inbox every Thursday.

Jan 25, 202113 min

Ep 27: The Undoing

In episode 27, Jamila shares a story about the strenuous journey of undoing and ending destructive beliefs about beauty, validation, and self. Sign up at www.thelayover.com to receive notes, book recommendations, and a new story to your inbox every Thursday.

Jan 16, 202111 min

EP 26: Like Hair, We Be Conditioned

Natachi Mez shares a story about her evolutionary relationship with hair and how she’s moved from feeling shame and self-doubt to having a full-blown love affair. Sign up at www.thelayover.com to receive notes, book recommendations, and a new story to your inbox every Thursday.

Dec 04, 202011 min

Ep 25: I Changed My Mind

Amelia shares a story about how suffering an unexpected injury made her change her mind and strengthen her faith. Sign up at www.thelayover.com to receive notes, book recommendations, and a new story to your inbox every Thursday.

Nov 26, 20208 min

Ep 24: Motherhood Right Now

Nailah shares a story about redefining her idea of the perfect family and what it means to be a good mother to herself and her daughter. Sign up at www.thelayover.com to receive notes, book recommendations, and a new story to your inbox every Thursday.

Nov 08, 202011 min

Ep 23: Chosen Family

Gigi shares a story about her chosen family and how they’ve served as a reflection of who she is and who she’s striving to be. Sign up at www.thelayover.com to receive notes, book recommendations, and a new story to your inbox every Thursday.

Oct 25, 20208 min

Ep 22: The Return of A King

Ama shares a story about the triumphs and tribulations faced along the quest to reconnect with her maternal family following her mother’s passing. Sign up at www.thelayover.com to receive notes, book recommendations, and a new story to your inbox every Thursday.

Oct 16, 202012 min

Ep 21: Differences

In episode 21, Shaloma shares a story about the healing power of sex and its inevitable, yet still surprising, limitations. Sign up at www.thelayover.com to receive notes, book recommendations, and a new story to your inbox every Thursday.

Oct 01, 20209 min

Ep 20: Something Like Water

In episode 20, Doriana shares a story about becoming a vessel for her own pleasure after redefining her relationship with sex, rest, and body. Sign up at www.thelayover.com to receive notes, book recommendations, and a new story to your inbox every Thursday.

Oct 01, 20208 min

Ep 19: It's Okay To Enjoy Sex

In episode 19, Sine shares a story about how she redefined her relationship with self, sex, and intimacy after experiencing sexual assault. Sign up at www.thelayover.com to receive notes, book recommendations, and a new story to your inbox every Thursday.

Sep 24, 20208 min

Ep 18: Dedication

In episode 18, Alex shares a story from her new book, After The Rain, about the complexities surrounding sex while struggling to conceive and her family’s sheer dedication to see the other side of the storm. Sign up at www.thelayover.com to receive notes, book recommendations, and a new story to your inbox every Thursday.

Sep 18, 202018 min

Ep 17: Show Up

In episode 17, Koko shares a story about navigating doubt as a first-generation student pursuing her dreams. Show up Sign up at www.thelayover.com to receive notes, book recommendations, and a new story to your inbox every Thursday.

Sep 04, 20208 min

Ep 16: Confronting Fear

In episode 16, Motunrayo shares a story about finding the courage to take up space by facing her fears head-on. Sign up at www.thelayover.com to receive notes, book recommendations, and a new story to your inbox every Thursday.

Sep 04, 202011 min

Ep 15: More Intelligent People

In episode 15, Yasmina shares a story about the ongoing struggle to silence her inner critic so that her words and voice can be heard. Sign up at www.thelayover.com to receive notes, book recommendations, and a new story to your inbox every Thursday.

Aug 20, 202010 min

Ep 14: You Haven't Outdone Yourself

In episode 14, Lydia shares a story about how feelings of self-doubt that arose from her accomplishments ultimately led to a crucial reflection on personal power. Join at www.thelayover.com to receive a new story to your inbox every Thursday

Aug 13, 20209 min

Ep 13: A Good Man

In episode 13, Cortney tells a story about the life-long, arduous process of unlearning society’s views and expectations surrounding manhood. Join at http://www.thelayover.com to receive a new story to your inbox every Thursday

Jul 31, 202014 min

Ep 12: Niceties

In episode 12, Taylor Camille tells a story about how unlearning certain niceties helped her establish healthy boundaries and reclaim her voice. Join at www.thelayover.com to receive a new story to your inbox every Thursday

Jul 23, 202010 min

Ep 11: Language as a labour of love

In episode 11, Boipelo tells a story about how the decision to learn her mother tongue helped her unlearn the external perceptions of what she could or could not do. Join at www.thelayover.com to receive a new story to your inbox every Thursday

Jul 21, 202010 min
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