Growing up with gal-dem

Growing up with gal-dem

70 episodes

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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Bellah on self expression through songwriting

Published: March 16, 2023, 10:04 a.m.
Duration: 39 minutes 28 seconds

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Clarkisha Kent on cultivating safe spaces, identity development and complex family dynamics

Published: March 9, 2023, 8:08 a.m.
Duration: 42 minutes 31 seconds

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Lava La Rue on growing up as a Caribbean alt-kid

Published: March 2, 2023, 10:02 a.m.
Duration: 42 minutes

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Issy Wong shares the connection to family and her mutual love of sport

Published: Feb. 23, 2023, 6:33 a.m.
Duration: 49 minutes 22 seconds

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Priya Ahluwalia on representation in fashion, creativity and sustainability

Published: Feb. 16, 2023, 6:30 a.m.
Duration: 52 minutes 31 seconds

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Mimi Zhu on finding yourself again after love

Published: Feb. 9, 2023, 8 a.m.
Duration: 51 minutes 54 seconds

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Amaarae on finding the beauty in everyday after grief

Published: Feb. 2, 2023, 8:12 a.m.
Duration: 37 minutes 17 seconds

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Paapa Essiedu on finding time and space to be easy on yourself

Published: June 23, 2022, 4:45 a.m.
Duration: 43 minutes 40 seconds

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Maliha Abidi on smashing through cultural expectations

Published: June 16, 2022, 4:41 a.m.
Duration: 43 minutes 20 seconds

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Natalie Lee on her journey with alopecia

Published: June 9, 2022, 4:32 a.m.
Duration: 38 minutes 33 seconds

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Debbie on creating your own path

Published: June 2, 2022, 4:50 a.m.
Duration: 28 minutes 25 seconds

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Daphne Palasi Andreades on the wonders of daydreaming and creativity

Published: May 26, 2022, 4:37 a.m.
Duration: 29 minutes 46 seconds

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Radam Ridwan on deconstructing imaginary life milestones

Published: May 19, 2022, 4:25 a.m.
Duration: 28 minutes 28 seconds

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Dior Bediako on the importance of self care in a side hustle world

Published: May 12, 2022, 4:39 a.m.
Duration: 35 minutes 47 seconds

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Mahalia on the true meaning of a love hangover

Published: May 5, 2022, 4:14 a.m.
Duration: 41 minutes 33 seconds

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Anchal Seda on the power of affirmations and making a plan

Published: Dec. 30, 2021, 5:11 a.m.
Duration: 28 minutes 38 seconds

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Angela Camacho on being happy and alive from now to 105

Published: Dec. 23, 2021, 5:02 a.m.
Duration: 36 minutes 32 seconds

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Aisha Shaibu on getting back out into the world

Published: Dec. 16, 2021, 4:23 a.m.
Duration: 34 minutes 55 seconds

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Rachel Chinouriri on the importance of memories in creating who you are today

Published: Dec. 9, 2021, 5:04 a.m.
Duration: 36 minutes 54 seconds

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Ruby Rare on the reflections of heartbreak

Published: Dec. 2, 2021, 4:45 a.m.
Duration: 44 minutes 53 seconds

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Ibeyi on the beautiful magical multifaceted power of music

Published: Nov. 25, 2021, 4:45 a.m.
Duration: 50 minutes

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Tobi Adebajo on navigating a free, spiritual experience through all parts of life

Published: Nov. 18, 2021, 4:10 a.m.
Duration: 40 minutes 6 seconds

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Jamz Supernova on using tween relationships to understand yourself now

Published: Nov. 11, 2021, 4:04 a.m.
Duration: 42 minutes 13 seconds

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Zeba Blay on being carefree and living for now

Published: Nov. 4, 2021, 4:01 a.m.
Duration: 44 minutes 11 seconds

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Malorie Blackman on the past, and how we can use it to fuel our futures

Published: Sept. 15, 2021, 11 p.m.
Duration: 47 minutes 6 seconds

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Olivia Dean on enjoying life while youre living it

Published: Sept. 8, 2021, 11:01 p.m.
Duration: 44 minutes 46 seconds

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Leah Johnson on love in all its forms

Published: Sept. 1, 2021, 11:02 p.m.
Duration: 49 minutes 40 seconds

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Yassmin Abdel Magied on expertise, experience, and growth

Published: Aug. 25, 2021, 11:02 p.m.
Duration: 46 minutes 16 seconds

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Sara Jafari on beauty standards, diet culture and anti-fatness

Published: Aug. 18, 2021, 11:01 p.m.
Duration: 44 minutes 48 seconds

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Dr Adwoa Danso answers your questions on COVID-19 Vaccinations, and her journey to becoming a doctor

Published: Aug. 17, 2021, 7:03 a.m.
Duration: 19 minutes 17 seconds

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Lila Ike on straying from her stem in search of her roots

Published: Aug. 11, 2021, 11 p.m.
Duration: 32 minutes 34 seconds

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Cat Burns on speaking up and choosing yourself

Published: Aug. 4, 2021, 11:04 p.m.
Duration: 36 minutes 29 seconds

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The women of The Receipts on keeping us company for five years (and counting!)

Published: June 30, 2021, 11:01 p.m.
Duration: 31 minutes 47 seconds

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Dr Christine Checinska on Windrush fashion, black style, and why you should take your kids to museums

Published: June 23, 2021, 11:01 p.m.
Duration: 41 minutes 47 seconds

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Priya Ragu on vision boards, vogue, and 'weird-kid' vibes

Published: June 16, 2021, 11:01 p.m.
Duration: 34 minutes 23 seconds

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Nesrine Malik on respecting the textures of our own experience

Published: June 9, 2021, 11:01 p.m.
Duration: 47 minutes 13 seconds

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Staceyann Chin on the gifts that daughters can give

Published: June 2, 2021, 11:01 p.m.
Duration: 53 minutes

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Liv Francis-Cornibert on burnout in social justice work

Published: May 26, 2021, 11:01 p.m.
Duration: 30 minutes 52 seconds

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Zeba Talkhani on recognising childhood mistakes

Published: May 19, 2021, 11:01 p.m.
Duration: 43 minutes 31 seconds

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Sampa The Great on knowing when and where to use your voice

Published: May 12, 2021, 11:01 p.m.
Duration: 43 minutes 36 seconds

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OluTimehin Adegbeye on protecting your peace

Published: April 22, 2021, noon
Duration: 40 minutes 17 seconds

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Mireille Harper on being stronger in your softness

Published: April 15, 2021, 8:43 a.m.
Duration: 47 minutes 38 seconds

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Yasmin Shahmir on listening a little deeper

Published: April 8, 2021, 11:13 a.m.
Duration: 38 minutes 36 seconds

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Afua Hirsch on the power of rejecting assimilation

Published: March 31, 2021, 11:01 p.m.
Duration: 46 minutes 22 seconds

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Susan Wokoma on innocence and independence

Published: March 25, 2021, 1:39 p.m.
Duration: 49 minutes 44 seconds

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Yaa Gyasi on writing as rebellion

Published: March 18, 2021, 10:01 a.m.
Duration: 33 minutes 19 seconds

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Georgina Lawton on passport privilege and travelling responsibly

Published: March 11, 2021, 12:51 p.m.
Duration: 38 minutes 35 seconds

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Jonathan Nunn on online beef, great kebabs, and the growth of food journalism

Published: March 4, 2021, 12:01 a.m.
Duration: 41 minutes 46 seconds

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Madam Storm on finding adoration in the BDSM world

Published: Feb. 25, 2021, 12:02 a.m.
Duration: 40 minutes 12 seconds

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Ericka Hart on black femmes centring themselves

Published: Feb. 18, 2021, 12:01 a.m.
Duration: 37 minutes 48 seconds

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Naomi Shimada on childhood wisdom

Published: Feb. 11, 2021, 10:22 a.m.
Duration: 41 minutes 8 seconds

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Shydeia Caldwell on leaning into her spirit-led purpose

Published: Feb. 4, 2021, 12:01 a.m.
Duration: 35 minutes 40 seconds

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Liv Little and Charlie Brinkhurst Cuff on rushing black women syndrome

Published: Jan. 7, 2021, 12:01 a.m.
Duration: 42 minutes 58 seconds

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IRL and online communities with Zezi Ifore

Published: Dec. 31, 2020, 12:01 a.m.
Duration: 41 minutes 25 seconds

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Rachel Ama on loving her hair

Published: Dec. 24, 2020, 10:48 a.m.
Duration: 40 minutes 34 seconds

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Asserting boundaries with Tia Campbell

Published: Dec. 17, 2020, 9:33 a.m.
Duration: 40 minutes 5 seconds

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Shingai on not being the girl she used to be

Published: Dec. 14, 2020, 10 a.m.
Duration: 50 minutes 12 seconds

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The power of words with Nikesh Shukla

Published: Dec. 3, 2020, 9:41 a.m.
Duration: 35 minutes 50 seconds

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Nao on stepping into your other self

Published: Nov. 26, 2020, 10:12 a.m.
Duration: 28 minutes 57 seconds

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Finding stable ground with Simran Randhawa

Published: Nov. 19, 2020, 8 a.m.
Duration: 32 minutes 53 seconds

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Family sacrifices and feeling carefree with Sophie Duker

Published: Nov. 12, 2020, 5:36 p.m.
Duration: 31 minutes 37 seconds

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Nicole Dennis-Benn on growing up with colourism in Jamaica

Published: Nov. 5, 2020, 12:01 a.m.
Duration: 34 minutes 51 seconds

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Sharmane Lovegrove on creating her own family and finding home

Published: Oct. 29, 2020, 6 p.m.
Duration: 40 minutes 56 seconds

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Tanya Compas on the beauty of being different

Published: Oct. 23, 2020, 4:50 p.m.
Duration: 39 minutes 24 seconds

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Becoming different people with Mariel Richards

Published: Oct. 15, 2020, 9:14 a.m.
Duration: 30 minutes 36 seconds

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Lady Phyll on religion, queerness, and learning to love yourself

Published: Oct. 8, 2020, 10:23 a.m.
Duration: 49 minutes 26 seconds

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Diane Abbott on maintaining hope as a political activist

Published: Sept. 30, 2020, 11 p.m.
Duration: 28 minutes 54 seconds

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Aja Barber on how the importance of inclusivity in sustainability

Published: Sept. 23, 2020, 11 p.m.
Duration: 32 minutes 48 seconds

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Diane Parish on why there is no one way to be black

Published: Sept. 16, 2020, 11 p.m.
Duration: 39 minutes 36 seconds

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Chanel Miller on the freedom and craft of speaking her truth

Published: Sept. 10, 2020, 4:33 p.m.
Duration: 38 minutes 6 seconds

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Basma Khalifa is obsessed with telling stories

Published: Sept. 3, 2020, 9:32 a.m.
Duration: 39 minutes 38 seconds

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Letting your guard down with cktrl

Published: Aug. 27, 2020, 8:55 a.m.
Duration: 28 minutes 34 seconds

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Clara Amfo on what success looks like to her

Published: Aug. 19, 2020, 11:03 p.m.
Duration: 35 minutes 18 seconds

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Motherhood and music with Tiwa Savage

Published: Aug. 12, 2020, 11 p.m.
Duration: 32 minutes 48 seconds

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Amanda Seales on setting boundaries online

Published: Aug. 5, 2020, 11 p.m.
Duration: 47 minutes 44 seconds

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Raveena on growth in and out of relationships

Published: July 30, 2020, 10:55 a.m.
Duration: 37 minutes 24 seconds

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Kelsey Lu on finding freedom

Published: July 23, 2020, 9:32 a.m.
Duration: 37 minutes 34 seconds

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Yomi Adegoke on the power of manifestation

Published: July 15, 2020, 11:01 p.m.
Duration: 39 minutes 47 seconds

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Emma Dabiri on growing up with boys as a number one hobby

Published: July 8, 2020, 11:01 p.m.
Duration: 45 minutes 17 seconds

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Analysing family ties with Joy Crookes

Published: July 2, 2020, 9:28 a.m.
Duration: 39 minutes 43 seconds

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Travis Alabanza on silencing shame and discovering queer spaces

Published: June 25, 2020, 1:51 p.m.
Duration: 47 minutes 24 seconds

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Ruby Tandoh on finding strength through friendships

Published: June 17, 2020, 11:01 p.m.
Duration: 36 minutes 50 seconds

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Michaela Coel on feedback and taking the note'

Published: June 10, 2020, 11:01 p.m.
Duration: 36 minutes 38 seconds

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Growing Up With gal-dem live with Anita Sethi, Reni Eddo-Lodge and Mariam Khan

Published: June 3, 2020, 11:01 p.m.
Duration: 58 minutes 33 seconds

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Sasha Keable on destigmatising mental health and medication

Published: May 27, 2020, 11:01 p.m.
Duration: 35 minutes 44 seconds

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Rejecting heteronormativity in queer relationships with Naeem Davis

Published: May 20, 2020, 11:01 p.m.
Duration: 40 minutes 38 seconds

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Munroe Bergdorf on ending toxic relationships

Published: May 13, 2020, 11:01 p.m.
Duration: 38 minutes 15 seconds

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Finding beauty in friendships with Elizabeth Gabrielle Lee

Published: May 6, 2020, 11 p.m.
Duration: 31 minutes 56 seconds

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Candice Carty-Williams on why she's over being the strong friend

Published: April 29, 2020, 11:01 p.m.
Duration: 34 minutes 58 seconds

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Introducing Growing up with gal-dem

Published: April 20, 2020, 10:46 p.m.
Duration: 1 minute 31 seconds

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