Self Care Isn't Selfish

hey’ve laughed, they’ve cried, they’ve sang out of tune. After podcasting through the pandemic, Obama’s Other Daughters delivers a very special season finale dedicated to the listeners! Maame-Yaa, Ashley, Shakira, and Yazmin have a host of opinions as they offer four lucky listen ...  Show more

This week OOD speaks with renowned scholar of Africana studies, Dr. Greg Carr. In electrifying prose, Dr. Carr breaks down Pan-Africanism and the African Diaspora, and lays out a vision for a more Afro-centric future. The girls share their feelings towards their own African herit ...  Show more

Rhea and Marilyn decide to take off on a girl’s weekend in the desert. And what do two podcast hosts do when they are away for a “self care” weekend? Naturally, record an episode on self care. We discuss how we tap into our community for comfort, and the activities that help us f ...  Show more

Hey, Fellow Travelers. This week we’re checking in with Elena, Libby, Liam, and Haley for an update since their sessions with us last year. All of them were grappling with how to free themselves--from a person, situation, or their own problematic beliefs--and we think you’ll be i ...  Show more

WAHOOOOO IT’S MONDAY! Thanks so much for giving us your ears for this hour of power. On today’s show: WHO WON DOGGO OF SHAMELESS? Plus! The divorce announcement that we care about deeply and the rise of medfluencers - doctors, dieticians and nurses who are making money on Instagr ...  Show more

Even though we’re all very excited to get to socialize, see old friends and meet new people, our social skills are definitely out of practice. How do we gain back our confidence in social settings, and navigate meeting new people post-pandemic? We answered some of your questions ...  Show more