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In this episode, Akindare and Jemima discuss understanding Nigeria with Steve Dede, an experienced journalist skilled in media and communications, through the lens of Nigeria's recent elections, political landscape, history as a tool for political games. What are your most Nigerian experiences? Share with us on Twitter: @theshrinepod; Instagram: @theshrine.pod; or email us at theshrinepodcast@gmail.com. Join our club, The Shrine on clubhouse and become a part of our community. Everyone is welcome!

Akindare and Jemima discuss the cultural growth of bodily modifications like plastic surgery, body sculpting and so-called body contouring. They explore the pros and cons and and the things that make people invest in it. Do you have any personal opinions to share with us about body sculpting? Let us know on Twitter: @theshrinepod; Instagram: @theshrine.pod, or by email at theshrinepodcast@gmail.com. Join The Shrine on Clubhouse and become a member of our community. We just launched our Youtube Channel: @theshrinepodcast. Everyone is welcome! 

Akindare and Jemima discuss relocation popularly referred to as "Japa" in Nigeria. They discuss some of the reasons why people relocate, some of its causes and effects on relationships, the economy etc. Do you have a friend or family member who has relocated from Nigeria? Share your experience with us on Twitter: @theshrinepod; Instagram: @theshrine.pod, or by email at theshrinepodcast@gmail.com. Join The Shrine on Clubhouse and become a member of our community. We just launched our Youtube Channel: @theshrinepodcast. Everyone is welcome! 

Akindare and Jemima discuss Nigeria's naira redesign and cashless policy, the fuel scarcity leading up to the elections, and encouraging Nigerians to use the power of their PVC at the next elections in this episode. Did you vote during the presidential election? Share your experience with us on Twitter: @theshrinepod; Instagram: @theshrine.pod, or by email at theshrinepodcast@gmail.com. Join The Shrine on Clubhouse and become a member of our community. We just launched our Youtube Channel: @theshrinepodcast. Everyone is welcome! 

In this episode, Akindare and Jemima discuss Valentine's day, its history, what it means to both of them as young adults, the pressure on romantic partners (and single people), and more. What are your valentine's day plans? Share with us on Twitter: @theshrinepod; Instagram: @theshrine.pod, or by email at theshrinepodcast@gmail.com. Join The Shrine on Clubhouse and become a member of our community. We just launched our Youtube Channel: @theshrinepodcast. Everyone is welcome! 

In this episode, Akindare and Jemima discuss Nigeria's leading presidential candidates', elections in Nigeria and why its important for us all to engage with politics on some level. Nigerians, please get their PVCs. What are your thoughts & experiences in the run-up to Nigeria's 2023 elections? Share with us on Twitter: @theshrinepod; Instagram: @theshrine.pod, or by email at theshrinepodcast@gmail.com. Join The Shrine on Clubhouse and become a member of our community. Everyone is welcome! 

In this episode, Akindare and Jemima take a look back at 2022, including viral and notable moments, key lessons learned, The Shrine Podcast stats, as well as forward to 2023 and what it holds for the show. What was your 2022 like and what are you looking forward to in 2023? Share with us on Twitter: @theshrinepod; Instagram: @theshrine.pod, or by email at theshrinepodcast@gmail.com. Join The Shrine on Clubhouse and become a member of our community. Everyone is welcome! 

In this episode, Akindare and Jemima  Jemima discuss entitlement and self-entitlement, including how it manifests in individuals and interpersonal relationships. What are your experiences with entitlement and/or entitled people? Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @theshrinepod; Instagram: @theshrine.pod, or by email at theshrinepodcast@gmail.com. Join The Shrine on Clubhouse and become a member of our community. Everyone is welcome! 

In this episode, Akindare and Jemima discuss Human Resources in Nigeria with Adebola Feranmi - a human resource professional based in Lagos. Have you had your own fair share of HR experiences as a young professional working in Nigeria? Share your experience with us on Twitter: @theshrinepod; Instagram: @theshrine.pod; or email us at theshrinepodcast@gmail.com. Join our club, The Shrine on clubhouse and become a part of our community. Everyone is welcome!

On this episode, Akindare and Jemima discuss self-awareness, objectively evaluating yourself, managing your feelings/emotions, aligning your behaviour with your values, and more. How do you think of self-awareness? Is it a continuous process and why do you think it's important? Share with us on Twitter: @theshrinepod; Instagram: @theshrine.pod; or email us at theshrinepodcast@gmail.com. Join our club, The Shrine on clubhouse and become a part of our community. Everyone is welcome!

In this episode, Akindare and Jemima discuss Nigeria's patriarchal laws that adversely impact women with Wuraola '@goldenwura' Abulatan - a human rights and gender equality activist based in Lagos. If you'd want to help ensure that laws favouring women are enacted (or even ideas, advice and counterarguments), please contact us on Twitter: @theshrinepod; Instagram: @theshrine.pod; or email us at theshrinepodcast@gmail.com. Join our club, The Shrine on clubhouse and become a part of our community. Everyone is welcome!

In this episode, Akindare and Jemima talk about luxury in Nigeria, including what it is and isn't, how it is represented in various sectors of life, and how Nigerians LOVE to gate-keep luxury. What is your Nigerian experience with luxury like?  Share with us on Twitter: @theshrinepod; Instagram: @theshrine.pod; or email us at theshrinepodcast@gmail.com. Join our club, The Shrine on clubhouse and become a part of our community. Everyone is welcome!

In this episode, Akindare and Jemima discuss Nigerians' inflated sense of self-importance and audacity online with Tobi '@uxtobiaf' Afolabi - a UI/UX designer (and super fan of the show!) based in Lagos. Have you ever received unsolicited advice from a stranger online unprovoked? Share your experience with us on Twitter: @theshrinepod; Instagram: @theshrine.pod; or email us at theshrinepodcast@gmail.com. Join our club, The Shrine on clubhouse and become a part of our community. Everyone is welcome!

In this episode, Akindare and Jemima discuss "the favour bandwidth", knowing when you've done enough for a family member or friend, and the trap of being the saviour. Have you ever felt like you've done enough for a friend and couldn't help them any longer? What did you do? Did you split up? Ghost them? or were you stuck in middle? Let's discuss on Twitter: @theshrinepod; Instagram: @theshrine.pod; or email us at theshrinepodcast@gmail.com. Join our club, The Shrine on clubhouse and become a part of our community. Everyone is welcome!

On this episode, Akindare and Jemima talk about body policing and what it means for women, from society dictating how women should dress to what is "morally acceptable", and more. In what ways, have you experienced the policing of your body? Share your stories with us on Twitter: @theshrinepod; Instagram: @theshrine.pod; or email us at theshrinepodcast@gmail.com. Join our club, The Shrine on clubhouse and become a part of our community. Everyone is welcome!

On this episode, Akindare and Jemima talk about past sexual partners, the value in knowing the amount of sexual partners a love interest has had, and why women are more accepting of their male partners' sexual history than men are of their female partners? At what point do you talk about your past sexual partners if you have to? Let's discuss on Twitter: @theshrinepod; Instagram: @theshrine.pod; or email us at theshrinepodcast@gmail.com. Join our club, The Shrine on clubhouse and become a part of our community. Everyone is welcome!

On this episode, Akindare and Jemima discuss responsibility and blame, how it comes into play when forming new relationships/friendships and if demanding decency from strangers or friends is too much to ask.  How do you think about responsibility and blame? Share with us on Twitter: @theshrinepod; Instagram: @theshrine.pod; or email us at theshrinepodcast@gmail.com. Join our club, The Shrine on clubhouse and become a part of our community. Everyone is welcome!

On this episode, Akindare and Jemima discuss navigating life, relationships, money and more as a religious leader's child with Olumide ‘Jigilola’ Akinnusi [@Jigilola] - a Creative Director and project manager in Lagos. What have you heard about or experienced with a religious leader's child? Share your experience with us on Twitter: @theshrinepod; Instagram: @theshrine.pod; or email us at theshrinepodcast@gmail.com. Join our club, The Shrine on clubhouse and become a part of our community. Everyone is welcome!

On this episode, Akindare and Jemima discuss the begging privilege, what it means among friends and strangers alike, knowing who to ask for help, and instances where this privilege can be abused or misused. How do you handle your relationships/friendships knowing that you have some begging privileges? Share with us on Twitter: @theshrinepod; Instagram: @theshrine.pod; or email us at theshrinepodcast@gmail.com. Join our club, The Shrine on clubhouse and become a part of our community. Everyone is welcome!

On this episode, Akindare and Jemima discuss age difference between romantic partners, understanding power dynamics and how they come into play, and when and if the age difference between partners should be considered. Would you or have you had a romantic relationship with someone significantly older or younger than you? Let's discuss on Twitter: @theshrinepod; Instagram: @theshrine.pod; or email us at theshrinepodcast@gmail.com. Join our club, The Shrine on clubhouse and become a part of our community. Everyone is welcome!