Take What You Need

Jun 24 2024 25 ep. 23 mins 4

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Welcome to Take What You Need, the podcast. This podcast is named after my first book, and many years on we’re continuing the journey of designing life on our own terms. Think of this as a weekly catch-up between me and you, where we talk about EVERYTHING. From the mindset shifts that make us better versions of ourselves, to discussing how the media, and marketing, play an even bigger role in the story of our lives than we might think. Each week, I delve into questions that you, the listeners, have asked and share my take on the topics that matter most to you. Let's get started

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#20 — How to Make the Leap & Stop Living on the Sidelines | Take What You Need Podcast

Jun 24 2024 26 mins

Have you watched someone else do or say the thing you had been planning to do but you were too afraid to go for it? You had spent time analysing, getting advice and wondering whether you should take the leap… and now someone else has. We ask ourselves: What will people say? What if it doesn’t work out? What if they judge me? So many decisions in life feel like “lif

#19 The Art of (Spiritual) Manifestation

Jun 03 2024 33 mins

ICYMI, I published the first of many life updates over the weekend. Take a look and vote on what you think! Manifestation. What do you think of when you hear the word? Do you think it’s unrealistic, or do you think it represents a movement that is in fundamental opposition to your values? One thing that’s interesting to me is some of the ‘newest’, ‘trendiest’ terms can

#18 The Case Against “Moving In Silence”

May 20 2024 37 mins

For shownotes and to get this episode in your inbox: https://open.substack.com/pub/abiola/p/18-the-case-against-moving-in-silence?r=3pum3&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web “Move in silence” “Be careful of evil eye” “Be mysterious online” Many of us, including me, have lived by these mantras… in my view, to our detriment. It’s time to change that. In this epi

#17 How to Deal with Unanswered Prayers & What To Do While You’re Waiting

Feb 08 2024 20 mins

How do you keep going when nothing is working? How do you deal with unanswered prayers? No matter how ‘good’ things appear, most of us are still hoping for SOMETHING. At the end of 2023, I found myself in tears, unable to trust the process. My hope was lost, I had so much frustration and I was just over it. Here’s how I found my way back to clarity and peace. I hope it helps

#16 Q&A: Friendships, “No Days Off” & Making Better Decisions

Jan 20 2024 30 mins

I’m SO excited about this episode because there’s SO. MUCH. that we cover! I asked on our Instagram stories which questions and dilemmas you guys have, and now I’m answering them from my POV. I answer: How to grow, manage and maintain GOOD quality friendships (there’s layers to this) How to balance rest and wellness in our fast-paced world (spoiler alert: fasting is a g

#15 "If it’s not a clear yes, it’s a no, darling" — 5 Principles to Stand On in 2024

Dec 31 2023 31 mins

We don’t do New Year’s resolutions around here, instead, we digest and live by new concepts that have the power to shift our entire 2024. Accompanying this episode is the Year-End Playbook, a simple interactive guide to help you reflect on 2023 and confidently plan for 2024. The last time this was launched in 2019, over 1,000+ downloaded it and loved it — now it’s bigger a

#12 "It's okay to be the villain in someone else's story" — Breaking out of old, familiar cycles ft. Kim vs. Kourtney, Kyle Richards vs. Kathy Hilton and more

Dec 20 2023 36 mins

This is one of those episodes that holds up a mirror to the relationships in your life... are you ready? Through a series of highly televised sibling rivalries (Kourtney vs. Kim, Kyle Richards vs. Kathy Hilton, Kendall Roy vs. Shiv Roy vs. Roman Roy) — we explore how to navigate the tension between putting yourself first and looking after yourself, vs. being part of cultural and

#14 “Start seeing yourself as a success NOW" — How to Prepare for the New Year with Confidence

Dec 19 2023 18 mins

It’s that time of year when we start looking back on what we’ve ‘done’ and wondering if it measures up. The question is, ‘measures up’ to what? Inspired by a recent conversation at a house party, this week’s episode explored the idea of what success looks like and can be — and how adapting the mindset that you’re a success right now, just as you are is the key to

#13 “What if it doesn’t work out?” - How to move from doubt to action with the art of hedging

Dec 04 2023 25 mins

It all started with this tweet: “a16z and Sequoia are wrong 90% of the time…” If some of the greatest and smartest minds in the world have accounted for the fact that things not working out is a normal part of life, then perhaps the question ‘what if it doesn’t work’ isn’t even the right question to ask. I think we should be asking a better, more productive set of q

#11 "Your whole life can change on a single decision" — How to take ownership of your life

Nov 05 2023 24 mins

The best version of your life is within reach, you just have to opt in. Tony Robbins said it best, your whole life can change on a single decision. I went to my friend's wedding in Italy, and came back inspired. I'm so glad to be back on this podcast with you guys! I'm a little rusty but we've got a new studio and team helping me behind the scenes so it's consi