Personal Growth Episodes

In this candid and eye-opening episode (where she may cuss a lil) of 'Ayana Explains It All,' join Ayana Fakhir as she navigates through the labyrinth of the backlash against the federal government’s bureaucracy. From her firsthand experience as a federal employee to her personal musings on the cur…

Fed Up Talk: Trump, Executive Orders, and the Art of Government Zen In this episode of 'Ayana Explains It All,' Ayana discusses the impact of Donald Trump's recent executive orders on the federal civil service. Ayana details her personal experiences and challenges as a federal employee, shedding…

In this episode of 'Ayana Explains It All,' Ayana delves into the concept of resilience, reflecting on the challenges and adversities faced in 2024. She emphasizes that resilience is not just about bouncing back but about adapting, showing empathy, and finding strength in community. Ayana highlight…

In this episode, Ayana discusses her personal journey and reflects on living with ADHD. She interviews friends Victoria Rashid and Jarrett Terrill, both neurodivergent souls, who discuss the diverse challenges faced by individuals with ADHD. They discuss coping mechanisms, societal expectations, …

Ramadan is the month Muslims burn away our sins and I've been known to keep some of that fire for the unwashed and "rent payment is late" opinions on the animal farm that is social media. It's the Holy Month, not the "Holier ...

Until dating apps come with a coupon for a free therapy session, you'll settle for this podcast episode that'll help you find the greatest love of your life--YOU! Works used in the making of this episode: just one! "The Gifts...

In this enlightening episode of Ayana Explains It All, we delve into the complex and often misunderstood concept of toxic masculinity. We explore what toxic masculinity is, its origins, and its detrimental effects on individuals and society as a whole. Join us on this journey as we dissect the myth…

Is that time again! That time of year when children are out of school, beaches are full and Black Women have to defend our choices. Works used in the making of this episode: "Beyoncé and the End of Respectability Politics." B...

It's that time of year, the kids are back from college and looking at the world through an adult lens, but their cerebral prefrontal cortex is still forming so maybe they're kids after all. Join me as I query my own son about...

Shed a thug tear for ya girl, things just got real...bad. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ayana-fakhir6/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ayana-fakhir...

Kids are not tiny adults, they're cute little tax deductions with so much to learn. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ayana-fakhir6/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify...

This episode is for quitters and quitters only and I expect that to be everyone. Who among us hasn't had more stops and starts than an old Buick? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ayana-f...

All this holiday talk reminds me of food. So, put up your fences and put down your dukes, it's time to eat and live in peace. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ayana-fakhir6/message Suppo...