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The Letters and Layers Podcast

In a media landscape that prioritizes sensationalism, sound bites, and superficial conversations, Amaka, host of The Letters and Layers Podcast, brings her authentic self to each episode, and goes deep with discussing life lessons, personal experiences, books she loves, and mental health topics like depression, anxiety, and healing from trauma . Tune in for insight on personal growth and improvement that resonate with Black women today.

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53:12

One Year Ago Today: Tiny Beautiful Things - Advice on...

The Letters and Layers Podcast ·

2023/04/15

Hey everyone! As you can see from the title of the episode, I'm throwing it back this week to one of my best performing episodes to date that was posted one year ago today. But before the episode starts, I give a quick update about the reason behind unexpectedly re-publishing this episode. If you just listen to the update, or listen to the whole episode, I appreciate you. Thank you for your support as always. Brand new episodes returning May 1st. As always, please share and recommend, and thank

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39:40

All About Love by bell hooks

The Letters and Layers Podcast ·

2023/04/01

Hey everyone! Happy April! I’m kicking off the new month by sharing my initial thoughts on the book All About Love by bell hooks (8:29). I have barely scratched the surface with my thoughts on this book. The episode focuses on the introduction and first chapters, and I plan to continue the conversation on this book in segments on future episodes. There’s so much to cover and I do not want to rush. So that means tackling it a bit at a time. Before I dive into the book segment, I share some big

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43:01

Everything is Like Everything Else

The Letters and Layers Podcast ·

2023/03/15

Hey everyone! Halfway through March! And coming to you with an episode where I wanted to chat, share some updates, and offer some pieces of inspiration and motivation that's been helping me recently. I was feeling nostalgic last week so I took a drive back to my old childhood neighborhood and I talk about how it felt to go back. I also discuss a speaking engagement I did around mental health for Black History Month and talk about one of my new favorite shows, Shrinking on Apple TV+. Also, I share

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36:58

My Personal Therapy Journey

The Letters and Layers Podcast ·

2023/03/01

Hey everyone! Happy March! On this episode I wanted to talk about my personal journey with therapy. I thought listeners might find it interesting to hear about this from someone who is a mental health professional and provides supportive therapy to her clients in her work. I discuss the reasons why I decided to start it, some false starts and changes along the way, and where I am now on the therapeutic journey. I hope sharing my experiences will help others who may be considering therapy for

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35:42

Racists & Deliveries: Untamed by Glennon Doyle Part II

The Letters and Layers Podcast ·

2023/02/15

Hey everyone! We're halfway through February and I'm very happy to close out my two-part segment on Untamed by Glennon Doyle (8:42). I focus on two chapters in the second half of the book, Racists and Deliveries. I share my thoughts around Glennon's account of her journey towards becoming anti-racist, and how her experiences may help white women like her who are starting that journey for themselves. With Deliveries, I reflect on how her relationship with productivity and rest is similar to mine when

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55:43

The Best Man: The Final Chapters & Untamed by Glennon...

The Letters and Layers Podcast ·

2023/02/01

Hey everyone! One month down! January usually drags for me, but the last couple of years it's been flying by. Can't believe we're already in February. So happy to get back to the books by kicking off part one of sharing my thoughts about Glennon Doyle's, Untamed. I highlight specific quotes in the first half of the book that touch on expectations of women, motherhood, and the importance of allowing space to grow and evolve regardless of where you are in life (24:06). Before I dive into the book, I

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28:08

Happy New Year!

The Letters and Layers Podcast ·

2023/01/15

Hey everyone! Happy 2023! I appreciated having a short break to spend time with myself and my family, but happy to get back into the swing of things and reconnect! This episode a shorter one, as I'm trying not to put too much pressure on myself as I ease back into my routine. I'm sharing about how I spent my holidays, completing a health and fitness challenge, starting a new job (!!) and offering some tips and words of encouragement on how you can tackle the new year. I hope you're able to listen to

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46:54

2022 Reflections

The Letters and Layers Podcast ·

2022/12/15

Hey everyone! I'm really excited to talk to you guys and have a laid back chat with you all this episode. We're rounding out the end of the year and with that comes reflections in true "me" fashion. I'm talking about acceptance this episode as it's been a theme for me this month so far. We're also discussing books I didn't finish this year (haha), tapping into our creative side, and how some seemingly simple strategies can really help improve your mood. I was a guest on The Wellness Collective

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52:13

PTSD and Healing Trauma by Peter A. Levine Part 1

The Letters and Layers Podcast ·

2022/12/01

Happy December everyone! We're practically at the end of the year and I am looking forward to ending on a high note! We're talking Post Traumatic Stress Disorder on this episode, specifically within the context of the book Healing Trauma by Peter A. Levine. From what I've read so far, I recommend! You can find this book and other trauma related titles in this YouTube video published by the channel Therapy in a Nutshell. Along with discussing points of the book I thought important to highlight, I

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51:49

Notes on Grief by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

The Letters and Layers Podcast ·

2022/12/01

Hey y'all! Happy Mid-November! This episode discusses more somber subject matter: the topic of grief centered around the book, Notes on Grief by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. I have been an admirer of her work for a long time and felt privileged to read this personal account of her early experiences dealing with the grief of losing her father at the height of COVID. I integrate my thoughts of the book with my current understanding of grief taken from personal experiences so far, and what I have learned

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33:41

Budding Friendships, Seasonal Depression, and a Very...

The Letters and Layers Podcast ·

2022/11/01

It's November 1st y'all! This month is particularly special for me with the coming of the holidays, my dear mother's birthday and my wedding anniversary. A lot of things going on, but happy things nonetheless. On this episode, I'm talking about friendships and the process of taking them to the next level. I also discuss seasonal depression and symptoms you can experience as a result of this time of year. Finally at the end of the episode I share a reminder I received related to choices we can always

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7:45

Audio Essay: I'm Telling the Truth, but I'm Lying by...

The Letters and Layers Podcast ·

2022/10/15

Hey Everyone! For this episode I wanted to share an essay I wrote in reaction to Bassey Ikpi's book I'm Telling the Truth but I'm Lying. In the book, she talks about her experience with Bipolar Disorder and journey it took to get the support she needed. I read this book two years ago and still think about it every so often. I had never encountered a book like it: a detailed account of a Black woman's ups and downs with developing a mental illness and the work it took to get the proper diagnosis and

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45:43

Nutrient Deficiency & Mental Health + What My...

The Letters and Layers Podcast ·

2022/10/01

Happy October! We are getting closer to the end of the year! On this episode, I'm taking about how nutrient deficiencies can impact our mental health, specifically one in particular based on a new study. Also, I talk about my observations and things I've found to be true working with my patients so far. I cannot overstate the importance of sleep and work/life balance! Listen to the episode to hear more. Read more about the study I discussed in the episode here. As always, feel free to reach out to

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51:27

Myers Briggs Personality Test & Overdependability as...

The Letters and Layers Podcast ·

2022/09/15

Hey y'all! September is halfway done! Can you believe it? On this episode I'm taking about the results of my Myers-Briggs Personality test and how surprised I was at the accuracy of the results! If you haven't taken the quiz and are curious about what your outcome would be, click the accompanying link: https://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test I am also talking about what I've processed to be over-dependability as a trauma response - specifically, taking on responsibilities or doing

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3:03

Bonus Micro-episode: Write About Nothing - Keep Going

The Letters and Layers Podcast ·

2022/09/01

Today is the one year anniversary of publishing my first episode. As today approached, I felt moved to write about what I was feeling about this upcoming milestone a couple weeks ago. The thoughts that I've dealt with while pushing through, prepping, producing, and recording each episode. I've committed to writing more frequently and the title "Write About Nothing" comes from the pressure to always write something amazing. That won't always be the case. Sometimes what you write will be shit

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39:02

Human Nature: Life I Swear Part 2

The Letters and Layers Podcast ·

2022/09/01

It's a new month y'all! Happy September! To conclude our discussion of Life, I Swear, by Chloe Dulce Louvouezo, I'm highlighting a few essays that I really loved. We're talking productivity and self worth, being intentional with documenting life moments, and being more open about the realities of postpartum and mental health. Forever thankful to Chloe for spearheading this by sharing some of her most vulnerable moments in this book, and inspiring others to as well. Please follow/subscribe, share and

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47:38

What Does Home Mean to You? Life I Swear, by Chloe...

The Letters and Layers Podcast ·

2022/08/16

Hey y'all! I apologize this episode is going live later than usual today due to my hectic schedule this weekend, but we're making it work! While listening to this episode, I encourage you to think about the question in the title: what does home mean to you? Is it a place specifically? Or something more? In Life I Swear by Chloe Dulce Louvouezo, the theme of home and its potential meanings is a theme throughout the book. I discuss this theme in the book (11:30) by reflecting on what home means to me

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68:58

Baby Blues, Postpartum Depression & Postpartum Psychosis

The Letters and Layers Podcast ·

2022/08/01

Hey y'all! Happy new month! Kicking off the month of August with an episode about a topic that I am particularly passionate about, maternal mental health. I'm diving deep into the subject of baby blues (8:35), postpartum depression (19:05) and postpartum psychosis (47:29). We're talking causes, symptoms, statistics, risk profiles, treatments and helpful strategies that can assist in getting through this particularly sensitive time. I hope that you all take something helpful from this episode no

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33:36

The Sex Lives of African Women Part 2

The Letters and Layers Podcast ·

2022/07/15

Hey everyone! As promised, I am rounding out my discussion on The Sex Lives of African Women part two with this episode starting at (15:08). I want to let you know that I do talk about sexual assault as it is a theme of the book, so if this is a sensitive topic for you as a listener, please do so with caution. Along with this subject topic I talk about the culture around sexual assault and how that needs to change. Despite the heavier nature of parts of this episode, I hope you take something

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44:09

I Quit My Job!

The Letters and Layers Podcast ·

2022/07/01

Hey y'all! No book this episode! So excited to be back from break. A lot has happened as you can see from the title of this episode. I talk about what led to the decision, along with other personal updates and what to expect with the next few episodes. I hope you enjoy! I want to also say welcome to everyone who has subscribed since May! I hope you are enjoying the content and will continue to listen. Also, thank you to everyone who's been a supporter from the beginning! I appreciate every single

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