On this podcast, i'll be talking, chatting about a lot of different varieties of daily,social,political topics. I’ll be having conversations with people who think like me and people who don’t think like me, and even people who I interact with every day and never get the chance to talk to. So stay listening.
Cherno sits down with Stockholm-based psychotherapist Mitchell Smolkin, delving into the essence of trauma in today's society. Mitchell, host of the podcast "Dignity of Suffering," reflects on the historical link between trauma and insurance claims, emphasizing that not all adversity results in trauma.
The discussion evolves to the profound impact of childhood experiences on our unconscious selves, drawing on Mitchell's personal narrative influenced by his grandfather's wartime struggles. The power of storytelling emerges as a theme, highlighting its role in passing down wisdom from one generation to another.
Mitchell further explores the introspective aspects of moving countries, uncovering past wounds in new ways. He acknowledges that therapy may not always be an immediate solution, emphasizing that individuals navigate their journeys in their own time. The conversation touches on his grandfather's dignified approach to suffering privately, unable to openly grieve, shaping Mitchell's unique understanding of suffering.
This episode provides insightful perspectives on trauma, childhood influences, challenges of immigration, parenting abroad, and the pursuit of meaning through embracing the entirety of the human experience. Mitchell's wisdom shines through as he generously shares his stories and experiences.
Mitchell's Links:
Website: https://mitchellsmolkin.com/
Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/15x9X2pI6bjEAM5pLVaxOg?si=74428e577ce54099
Cherno's Links
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@truesaywithcbj
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kingbubs/
27 Dec 2023
#26 True Say With CBJ. My Journey So far After 1 Year Of Podcasting
Dive into my latest unscripted solo episode, where I spill the beans on the past year – the highs, the struggles, and everything in between, especially addressing those anxiety attacks. Yep, had a few of those, It felt almost therapeutic talking about it, and I really had fun doing this episode. No scripts, just raw and real. Enjoy!
18 Dec 2023
#25 True Say With Nafisatou Tambajang. Childhood, Losing a Father, Depression, Weight Loss.
Cherno Chats with Nafisatou, the daughter of The Gambia's ex-Vice President. We get into her childhood memories and dealing with losing her father at 15, and how that shaped her.
Nafisatou then delved in on how she kicked off her Weight loss journey after a nasty breakup, From trying to prove a point, she switched to being all about health, fitness, and rocking confidence.
She shared another way of overcoming her depression by figuring out her black woman identity. She got inspiration from reading about African leaders, finding her purpose in this wild world. Join us for a raw talk about family, loss, mental health.
Nafisatou's Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eliteafricanqueen/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nafisatou-tambajang-1b1486158/
My Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kingbubs/
X: https://twitter.com/BubsSwag
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@truesaywithcbj?si=hGB-D8lmcOdFpKPd
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7KbSGWGm1PFhpXplukqvBf?si=5mzGr-YETOapXJpN2inPFQ
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/se/podcast/true-say-with-cbj/id1650052692?i=1000634638360
Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9iMmE3NGU0OC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw
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