Meet Vonda Page and Elisa Stampf. Opposites that found each other and bonded over their shared oppression. Listen as we unpack what it means to grow up in abusive households in white and Black America. What are the cultural differences that we do not talk about, and how can we transcend these differences to find commonality and love each other for who we are? Join us on this journey!
Oh Mother Where Art Thou: How Maternal Relationships Impact Your Life
Our maternal relationships shape so much of who we are as a person, from conception to adulthood. In this episode, Vonda Page and Elisa Stampf get up-close and personal with stories about their relationships with their mothers. They go deep and unpack issues tackling self-esteem, self-image, abuse, toxic environments, and more. Snuggle up with a warm blanket and listen in as they go way back to dissect how their relationships have impacted them today and what has helped them heal throughout the years.
14 Feb 2022
Motherhood: Teaching Your Children About Money, Failure, And Perfection
Motherhood is about fulfilling your duty as a mother. To know that your child doesn't have to be perfect and that there is no standard that they have to live up to. You just have to teach them respect, good manners, and how to be human. Don't be too overprotective because they'll never learn how to deal with their own problems. Learn how to own up to your mistakes, and that failure is okay. Listen to today's episode because this episode goes places! Vonda Page and Elisa Stampf discuss money, motherhood, failure, and perfectionism in this week's installment of Opposites Oppressed.
7 Feb 2022
Good People And Growing Pains: Moving Forward From Trauma
There is no such thing as good people or bad people. People do both good and bad things. Join the conversation as Vonda Page & Elisa Stampf talk about growing up, arbitrary limits, being a good person, and understanding trauma. Whatever traumatic experience you went through, you can overcome. We all can learn, grow, and change. Why stay in misery if you don’t have to? The goal is to make sure that you take care of yourself no matter what happens. Working on yourself unlocks many things inside you that help you move forward. Tune in!
31 Jan 2022
It’s All About Image: Growing Up In Black And White Families
Do you believe your upbringing and the environment you live in play a huge part in shaping your character? How different are Black households from the White ones, and how different are the values they upheld from the ones children are taught today? Vonda Page and Elisa Stampf are back to crush another stereotype - growing up in Black and White households. Vonda and Elisa take us on a journey as they unpack their childhood experiences and share how these experiences shaped them, and in turn, help them shape their children today. Join in as Vonda and Elisa discuss the root of the difference between growing up in a white household versus growing up in a Black family and how it all goes back to image.
24 Jan 2022
Talking About Abuse - Why Don't We Do It?
If you've ever been abused as a child, it's time that you have those tough conversations. You need to talk about it so the trauma doesn't eat you from the inside. In this episode, Vonda Page and Elisa Stampf talk about why they started sharing their stories and why they didn't initially. Learn all about their early childhood trauma. Discover how they found themselves and grew out of it. Abuse is a tough topic, but sharing it with the right people can unlock healing with yourself and others. Don't shy away from talking about abuse. Start sharing or listening today!
17 Jan 2022
Finding Hope In The Holidays Amid Familial Pressures And Stress
Are you still feeling the festive spirit of Christmas? Were your holidays all merry and bright? With a warm beverage on hand, Vonda Page and Elisa Stampf are all cozied up and ready to talk about the realities of the holiday season, including their family traditions and the things that changed throughout the years. Vonda and Elisa discuss the different things people go through, especially during the holidays. Join us in this special holiday episode where Vonda and Elisa talk about what the holidays felt and looked like in their homes, and get a taste of the ups and downs, and know you're not alone (however you feel about them).
17 Jan 2022
Our Origin Stories: Reflecting On Who We’ve Become
As you grow through life, you change gradually until you unleash the best version of yourself. And your origin stories help inform who you become. Get to know hosts Vonda Page and Elisa Stampf in this episode as they share their origin stories, letting us in on who they are as people, the influences they've had, and their perspectives on the world. Coming from different communities, they also discuss their differences growing up in a black and white family. Vonda and Elisa each retrace their journeys and how they eventually led them to their purpose and who they have become now. Follow along in this conversation as you learn more about the people behind the show.
17 Jan 2022
It’s Just The Beginning: On The Road To Freedom From Oppression
Freedom from oppression was one of the cornerstones of America. Yet, we can plainly see that minorities and women can feel the sting of being oppressed even today. Vonda Page and Elisa Stampf sit down and discuss the systemic racism and oppression built-in with today's American society and ask the hard questions that need to be asked. We take a long, hard look at patriarchal systems, why whites are afraid of black symbols, and why we need to be united. Tune in for more inspiring ideals as we walk the road of liberation together.
17 Jan 2022
The True First Episode Of Opposites Oppressed
This was the first recording Elisa Stampf and Vonda Page made. And while they didn't choose to make it the first episode "officially," the conversation was too good to ignore. Enjoy this blast from the past all the way back to October 2021. The duo opens up about the households they grow up in, the stereotypes they have experienced throughout the years, the time they met and instantly formed an interesting rapport, and how they build up the courage to talk about rarely discussed topics. Elisa and Vonda also establish the main theme of the podcast in this conversation: bridging the gap between whites and blacks.
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