Growing up with gal-dem

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Episodes: 90

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Welcome to gal-dem's first ever podcast, Growing up with gal-dem. Over the course of the series Natty Kasambala and Niellah Arboine invite a different guest to respond to old diary entries, text messages, or letters from their younger selves - nurturing important conversations about growing up.

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Episode Date
Bellah on self expression through songwriting
Mar 16, 2023
Clarkisha Kent on cultivating safe spaces, identity development and complex family dynamics
Mar 09, 2023
Lava La Rue on growing up as a Caribbean alt-kid
Mar 02, 2023
Issy Wong shares the connection to family and her mutual love of sport
Feb 23, 2023
Priya Ahluwalia on representation in fashion, creativity and sustainability
Feb 16, 2023
Mimi Zhu on finding yourself again after love
Feb 09, 2023
Amaarae on finding the beauty in everyday after grief
Feb 02, 2023
Paapa Essiedu on finding time and space to be easy on yourself
Jun 23, 2022
Maliha Abidi on smashing through cultural expectations
Jun 16, 2022
Natalie Lee on her journey with alopecia
Jun 09, 2022
Debbie on creating your own path
Jun 02, 2022
Daphne Palasi Andreades on the wonders of daydreaming and creativity
May 26, 2022
Radam Ridwan on deconstructing imaginary life milestones
May 19, 2022
Dior Bediako on the importance of self care in a side hustle world
May 12, 2022
Mahalia on the true meaning of a love hangover
May 05, 2022
Anchal Seda on the power of affirmations and making a plan
Dec 30, 2021
Angela Camacho on being happy and alive from now to 105
Dec 23, 2021
Aisha Shaibu on getting back out into the world
Dec 16, 2021
Rachel Chinouriri on the importance of memories in creating who you are today
Dec 09, 2021
Ruby Rare on the reflections of heartbreak
Dec 02, 2021
Ibeyi on the beautiful magical multifaceted power of music
Nov 25, 2021
Tobi Adebajo on navigating a free, spiritual experience through all parts of life
Nov 18, 2021
Jamz Supernova on using tween relationships to understand yourself now
Nov 11, 2021
Zeba Blay on being carefree and living for now
Nov 04, 2021
Malorie Blackman on the past, and how we can use it to fuel our futures
Sep 15, 2021
Olivia Dean on enjoying life while you’re living it
Sep 08, 2021
Leah Johnson on love in all its forms
Sep 01, 2021
Yassmin Abdel Magied on expertise, experience, and growth
Aug 25, 2021
Sara Jafari on beauty standards, diet culture and anti-fatness
Aug 18, 2021
Dr Adwoa Danso answers your questions on COVID-19 Vaccinations, and her journey to becoming a doctor
Aug 17, 2021
Lila Iké on straying from her stem in search of her roots
Aug 11, 2021
Cat Burns on speaking up and choosing yourself
Aug 04, 2021
The women of The Receipts on keeping us company for five years (and counting!)
Jun 30, 2021
Dr Christine Checinska on Windrush fashion, black style, and why you should take your kids to museums
Jun 23, 2021
Priya Ragu on vision boards, vogue, and 'weird-kid' vibes
Jun 16, 2021
Nesrine Malik on respecting the textures of our own experience
Jun 09, 2021
Staceyann Chin on the gifts that daughters can give
Jun 02, 2021
Liv Francis-Cornibert on burnout in social justice work
May 26, 2021
Zeba Talkhani on recognising childhood mistakes
May 19, 2021
Sampa The Great on knowing when and where to use your voice
May 12, 2021
OluTimehin Adegbeye on protecting your peace
Apr 22, 2021
Mireille Harper on being stronger in your softness
Apr 15, 2021
Yasmin Shahmir on listening a little deeper
Apr 08, 2021
Afua Hirsch on the power of rejecting assimilation
Mar 31, 2021
Susan Wokoma on innocence and independence
Mar 25, 2021
Yaa Gyasi on writing as rebellion
Mar 18, 2021
Georgina Lawton on passport privilege and travelling responsibly
Mar 11, 2021
Jonathan Nunn on online beef, great kebabs, and the growth of food journalism
Mar 04, 2021
Madam Storm on finding adoration in the BDSM world
Feb 25, 2021
Ericka Hart on black femmes centring themselves
Feb 18, 2021
Naomi Shimada on childhood wisdom
Feb 11, 2021
Shydeia Caldwell on leaning into her spirit-led purpose
Feb 04, 2021
Liv Little and Charlie Brinkhurst Cuff on rushing black women syndrome
Jan 07, 2021
IRL and online communities with Zezi Ifore
Dec 31, 2020
Rachel Ama on loving her hair
Dec 24, 2020
Asserting boundaries with Tia Campbell
Dec 17, 2020
Shingai on not being the girl she used to be
Dec 14, 2020
The power of words with Nikesh Shukla
Dec 03, 2020
Nao on stepping into your other self
Nov 26, 2020
Finding stable ground with Simran Randhawa
Nov 19, 2020
Family sacrifices and feeling carefree with Sophie Duker
Nov 12, 2020
Nicole Dennis-Benn on growing up with colourism in Jamaica
Nov 05, 2020
Sharmane Lovegrove on creating her own family and finding home
Oct 29, 2020
Tanya Compas on the beauty of being different
Oct 23, 2020
Becoming different people with Mariel Richards
Oct 15, 2020
Lady Phyll on religion, queerness, and learning to love yourself
Oct 08, 2020
Diane Abbott on maintaining hope as a political activist
Sep 30, 2020
Aja Barber on how the importance of inclusivity in sustainability
Sep 23, 2020
Diane Parish on why there is no one way to be black
Sep 16, 2020
Chanel Miller on the freedom and craft of speaking her truth
Sep 10, 2020
Basma Khalifa is obsessed with telling stories
Sep 03, 2020
Letting your guard down with cktrl
Aug 27, 2020
Clara Amfo on what success looks like to her
Aug 19, 2020
Motherhood and music with Tiwa Savage
Aug 12, 2020
Amanda Seales on setting boundaries online
Aug 05, 2020
Raveena on growth in and out of relationships
Jul 30, 2020
Kelsey Lu on finding freedom
Jul 23, 2020
Yomi Adegoke on the power of manifestation
Jul 15, 2020
Emma Dabiri on growing up with boys as a number one hobby
Jul 08, 2020
Analysing family ties with Joy Crookes
Jul 02, 2020
Travis Alabanza on silencing shame and discovering queer spaces
Jun 25, 2020
Ruby Tandoh on finding strength through friendships
Jun 17, 2020
Michaela Coel on feedback and ‘taking the note'
Jun 10, 2020
Growing Up With gal-dem live with Anita Sethi, Reni Eddo-Lodge and Mariam Khan
Jun 03, 2020
Sasha Keable on destigmatising mental health and medication
May 27, 2020
Rejecting heteronormativity in queer relationships with Naeem Davis
May 20, 2020
Munroe Bergdorf on ending toxic relationships
May 13, 2020
Finding beauty in friendships with Elizabeth Gabrielle Lee
May 06, 2020
Candice Carty-Williams on why she's over being the strong friend
Apr 29, 2020
Introducing Growing up with gal-dem
Apr 20, 2020