How’s the world treating you?
A limited podcast with 2 very opinionated best friends navigating their 20's talking about everything and nothing, asking themselves the same question every week how's the world treating you?
Episodes
Contrary to the title, Vanessa and Ariane do their best to keep this episode light. Vanessa shares Jonny Thomson’s pillars of happiness, and the conversation gently weaves through topics like migration, depression, and the deep human need for community. We talk about the weight of sadness—and how, with the right support, you don’t have to carry it alone.Take care of yourselves. Enjoy the episode. As a bonus to this episode we adde...
And just like that SEASON 2. Thank you all for listening and making it this far, for the warm reception of this podcast. I appreciate you all so much. Now to the episode. Recorded on graduation day, this episode captures an impromptu yet deeply honest conversation between one half of the pod and special guest AJ. It all began with a simple question: “How’s the world treating you?”—and before we knew it, we were deep in reflection, ...
In this season’s finale, Vanessa and Ariane explore virginity and celibacy through a balanced lens. They unpack the silence, shame, and societal pressures surrounding these choices for both men and women, while emphasizing the importance of respecting personal autonomy. A thoughtful conversation on breaking stigma and honoring choice.
– In this episode, Vanessa shares insights from a Robert Sapolsky lecture on evolution before she and Ariane dive into a powerful workshop aimed at helping women unlearn beliefs that no longer serve them and relearn ones that do. This conversation is packed with reflections, tools, and truths—but if you forget everything else, remember this: You don’t have to learn every lesson the hard way. Listen to the warnings of other women, a...
In this episode, Vanessa and Ariane sit down for a long-overdue mid-year review. We unpack the complexities of the parent–child dynamic and reflect on certain privileges many parents simply can’t afford. Tune in and enjoy the conversation.
In this episode, Vanessa gives Ibrahim Traoré his well-deserved flowers and spirals into a 10-minute reflection on the evolving state of Africa. We dive into the unspoken rules of friendship and what it truly means to show up for the people we love. Which friend are you grateful for? With Girlfriends Day just behind us, it felt like the perfect moment to drop this one. Here’s to good friends—may we know them, may we be them. Enjoy ...
In this episode, Ariane’s mic was ON.
This conversation was recorded back when she was a guest—not yet a cohost—on the podcast.We touch briefly on the genocide in Rwanda, explore the fragile (almost nonexistent) relationship between Africans and therapy, and discuss how trauma can be carried—and passed—from one generation to the next.Do you believe therapy is necessary? Let us know in the comments.
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In this week’s episode, true to its title, Ariane and Vanessa set out to identify role models within their communities.
They explore a range of categories, offering thoughtful critiques and highlighting sectors across Ghana and Rwanda that are in urgent need of meaningful impact.
Who are your role models, and how are they making a difference in your world?
We’d love to hear from you in the comments.
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In this episode, Vanessa and Ariane dive into the complex world of shame—unpacking the deeply personal and often unspoken experiences of body shame, sexual shame, victim shame, and more. Together, they explore the duality of shame: its societal function, its emotional weight, and the radical power of embracing shamelessness. This heartfelt conversation was recorded during Sexual Awareness Month, making it the perfect moment to illu...
Grief is love with no where to go. Rookies usually ask how do I stop grief? You don’t, you sit in it, you dance to its tune and then you adapt. In this ep we talk about grief and most of what it encompasses . Vanessa uses this ep to talk about the passing of her friend Franca and we answer the question of how’s the world treating us today with alive and hurting but still managing to find the glimmers and privilege of grief. Enjo...
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