PODD FAM 💚, Today on Am I Too LOUD?, I’m opening up about one of the most personal and painful experiences of my life. In this solo episode, I’m talking honestly about pregnancy loss, reproductive choice, and what it means to live in a woman’s body in a world that always seems to have an opinion about it, the kind of thing we don’t usually say out loud, but probably should. I share my story, how it affected me mentally, how it changed the way I think about motherhood, and why my relationship to having children is not what it used to be. I also talk about the emotional weight of miscarriage and abortion, the silence and shame so many women are taught to carry, and why I believe women should always have a say over their own bodies. This episode is tender, honest, and deeply personal. But it’s also bigger than me. It’s about grief, choice, womanhood, and the reality that too many women across the world are still fighting to be trusted with their own lives. RESOURCES United States: AbortionFinder has a verified directory of abortion providers and assistance resources; Planned Parenthood provides abortion information and services; All-Options runs a judgment-free Talkline at 1-888-493-0092; the 988 Lifeline offers free confidential crisis support; and March of Dimes has miscarriage, loss, and grief support resources. United Kingdom: The NHS has official abortion guidance; BPAS provides confidential abortion care in the UK; the Miscarriage Association offers pregnancy loss information and support; and Sands supports people affected by pregnancy and baby loss. Canada: The Government of Canada says abortion is a legal, regulated medical procedure; Action Canada’s Access Line offers confidential sexual and reproductive health support and referrals, including abortion; and PAIL Network provides pregnancy and infant loss support through Sunnybrook. Nigeria: Ipas Nigeria works to expand access to reproductive health services and postabortion care, and ARFH is a Nigerian nonprofit focused on sexual and reproductive health and underserved communities. Kenya: FHOK provides sexual and reproductive health services in Kenya, and KMET provides reproductive health education and maternal health services. CHAPTERS 00:00 Content Warning & Women's History Month 00:27 Why This Episode Terrifies Me 04:18 Growing Up Wanting Nine Kids 06:42 Finding Out I Was Pregnant 09:46 The Weight of Choice 13:29 The Miscarriage 14:47 The Physical Pain & Medical Abortion 17:30 Grief, Trauma & Erasing Memories 19:44 Why I Don't Want Kids Anymore 21:06 Why Women MUST Have Choice 23:24 The Reality of Unsafe Abortions 27:28 Breaking the Shame & Silence 28:53 I Am Pro-Choice & So Should You 32:01 Final Thoughts & Resources LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE If you haven’t already, subscribe to AM I TOO LOUD?! with The Odditty 👇🏽 YouTube: https://bit.ly/SubscribeToAmITooLoud Spotify: https://bit.ly/AmITooLoudOnSpotify Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/AmITooLoudOnApplePodcasts 🌐 STAY TUNED: https://www.amitooloud.com/ JOIN THE POD FAM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amitooloudpod Twitter (X): https://x.com/amitooloudpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amitooloudpod JOIN THE ODD FAM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_odditty Twitter (X): https://x.com/the_odditty TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the_odditty MORE FROM THE ODDITTY The Odditty Tv Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheOdditty/videos The Odditty Diaries Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheOddittyDiaries HASHTAGS #AmITooLoud #TheOdditty #AmITooLoudSofi #AmITooLoudPod

PODD FAM 💚, Today on Am I Too LOUD?, we’re talking about womanhood, femininity, power, identity, and why being a woman can feel both divine and absolutely unhinged. In this solo episode, I’m getting honest about what it means to become your own version of a woman in a world that constantly tries to define you first. We’re getting into the female experience, the pressure to be beautiful, desirable, soft, successful, healed, and somehow still easy to digest. I’m talking about self-worth, confidence, femininity, the beauty and burden of womanhood, and why so many women feel like they’re performing instead of fully living. Plus, of course, we’re doing an Oscars recap because baby… we need to talk about the looks, the moments, the energy, and what it all says about culture, visibility, and women being That Girl. If you’ve ever struggled with confidence, femininity, comparison, identity, or becoming the woman you actually want to be… this one is for you. 00:00 Happy International Womens History Month 02:50 Teyana Taylor at the Oscars & Being Unapologetically Yourself 09:06 Respectability Politics & Bringing Joy Back 14:08 The Power of Feminine Energy 16:59 GOD IS A WOMAN 20:53 Growing Up & Finding Your Version of Womanhood 23:19 Learning Womanhood Through Trauma & Self-Discovery 26:21 The Many Facets of Womanhood 33:20 Choice is Power: Reclaiming Your Life 37:24 Women Are Taught to Be Chosen, Not to Choose 37:47 Quarantine, Self-Love & The Body Positivity Movement 42:01 Colonization Changed Everything for Women 45:30 Unlearning Society's Definition of Womanhood 47:20 Young Girls Are Born with Audacity 49:23 Why Powerful Women Make People Uncomfortable 53:16 LooksMaxxing & Learning The Audacity of a Mediocre White Man 55:08 Feminism is About Daily Choices 58:37 Reddit Questions: Relationship Insecurity & Self-Worth 1:02:51 Decentering Your Worth from Beauty Standards 1:11:57 Making Real Female Friendships as an Adult 1:13:58 Setting Boundaries Without Feeling Mean 1:25:39 Advice for 20-Year-Olds Feeling Lost 1:29:50 Girl Advice: Beauty Tips & Self-Care Routines 1:32:55 Final Thoughts: Never Apologize for Being a Woman LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE If you haven’t already, subscribe to AM I TOO LOUD?! with The Odditty 👇🏽 YouTube: https://bit.ly/SubscribeToAmITooLoud Spotify: https://bit.ly/AmITooLoudOnSpotify Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/AmITooLoudOnApplePodcasts 🌐 STAY TUNED: https://www.amitooloud.com/ JOIN THE POD FAM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amitooloudpod Twitter (X): https://x.com/amitooloudpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amitooloudpod JOIN THE ODD FAM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_odditty Twitter (X): https://x.com/the_odditty TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the_odditty MORE FROM THE ODDITTY The Odditty Tv Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheOdditty/videos The Odditty Diaries Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheOddittyDiaries HASHTAGS #AmITooLoud #TheOdditty #AmITooLoudSofi #AmITooLoudPod

I HAD TO JUMP ON THIS ONE! This week on Am I Too Loud?!, we’re talking about jealousy - the emotion nobody wants to admit to but everybody feels. From friendships to relationships to career comparison, I’m unpacking why jealousy hits so hard, what it actually reveals, and how to stop letting it turn you into someone you don’t like. Comparison really is the THIEF OF JOY and we’re not letting anyone take our joy in 2026 are we?? 00:00 Why I disappeared! 02:25 The Reality of Being a Creator: No Brand Deals Since October 05:50 Marvella's Video response 07:02 Comparing Yourself & The Pressure to Be Perfect 08:54 The Breaking Point: Why I Missed Last Week 10:31 GROWTH MINDSET 11:20 Showing Up Even When You Don't Want To 23:15 LET'S TALK ABOUT JEALOUSY 25:33 Jealousy vs Envy: Understanding the Difference 28:02 My First Experience with Jealousy: My Mom & Brother 32:05 When Your Friend is Jealous of You: The Kate Story 38:44 When I Was the Jealous One: The Content Thief 46:45 The Turning Point: Meeting the Creator Who Stole My Content 52:39 Using Jealousy as Fuel Instead of Poison 58:29 Jealousy in Relationships: Boundaries Matter 1:02:49 Final Thoughts: Never Let Anyone Dim Your Light LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE If you haven’t already, subscribe to AM I TOO LOUD?! with The Odditty 👇🏽 YouTube: https://bit.ly/SubscribeToAmITooLoud Spotify: https://bit.ly/AmITooLoudOnSpotify Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/AmITooLoudOnApplePodcasts 🌐 STAY TUNED: https://www.amitooloud.com/ JOIN THE POD FAM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amitooloudpod Twitter (X): https://x.com/amitooloudpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amitooloudpod JOIN THE ODD FAM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_odditty Twitter (X): https://x.com/the_odditty TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the_odditty MORE FROM THE ODDITTY The Odditty Tv Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheOdditty/videos The Odditty Diaries Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheOddittyDiaries HASHTAGS #AmITooLoud #TheOdditty #AmITooLoudSofi #AmITooLoudPod

Welcome back to Am I Too Loud?! where today we’re discussing a disease many of us had in our 20s: being way too nice and calling it “having a good heart” 😭💀 In this episode, I’m unpacking the nice girl trap, people-pleasing, saying yes when I wanted to say absolutely hell no, overexplaining myself when I didn’t need to, and why being “easygoing” had me stressed, resentful, and lowkey disappearing. We’re getting into how this shows up in friendships, dating, work, and family, the guilt that hits after you finally set a boundary, and how to stop abandoning yourself just to be liked. If you’ve ever been the “chill” one but secretly wanted to scream, PODD FAM… this is your episode. Let’s heal, laugh, and learn how to say NO as a FULL SENTENCE 💋🎙️ 00:00 Welcome & Setting Intentions for 2026 03:20 Growing Up as a People Pleaser 09:43 The College Hair Appointment Wake-Up Call 11:03 People Pleasing in Dating & Relationships 15:57 The Canon Camera Story & Fear-Based Giving 19:00 It's Okay to Disappoint People 19:23 Five Signs You're People Pleasing, Not Just Nice 21:36 People Pleasing in Friendships 23:42 Being Perceived as Difficult as a Black Woman 38:23 Setting Boundaries with Family 42:51 Reddit Stories: People Pleasing in Real Life 55:08 Sexual Assault, Consent & People Pleasing in Intimacy 1:00:32 Final Thoughts: Choose Yourself First LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE If you haven’t already, subscribe to AM I TOO LOUD?! with The Odditty 👇🏽 YouTube: https://bit.ly/SubscribeToAmITooLoud Spotify: https://bit.ly/AmITooLoudOnSpotify Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/AmITooLoudOnApplePodcasts 🌐 STAY TUNED: https://www.amitooloud.com/ JOIN THE POD FAM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amitooloudpod Twitter (X): https://x.com/amitooloudpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amitooloudpod JOIN THE ODD FAM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_odditty Twitter (X): https://x.com/the_odditty TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the_odditty MORE FROM THE ODDITTY The Odditty Tv Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheOdditty/videos The Odditty Diaries Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheOddittyDiaries

Hey PODD FAM! This one was a rollercoaster!! I’m solo again this time talking all things black history month, valentines day, diaspora wars and so much more? Was I TOO LOUD? ABSOLUTELY!! Hope you enjoy todays podcast and I’ll see you back here next wednesday! Chapters 00:00:00 Welcome & Technical Difficulties Drama 00:03:40 Valentine's Day Crash Out & Panic Attack 00:11:03 Physical Touch & Why I Hate Hugs 00:13:48 Sunflowers, Self-Love & Intentionality 00:17:04 Women Need to Learn Solo Dating 00:19:57 Self-Care Isn't Frivolous - It's Necessary 00:26:09 100 Years of Black History Month 00:29:18 Shaboozey's Grammy Speech & The Immigrant Debate 00:33:14 Black People Built America - Not Immigrants 00:36:08 Racism in America & The Nigerian American Experience 00:37:54 Peace Is Impossible because of Human Nature 00:39:32 Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl & Language Barriers 00:42:44 Colonization, Resources & Immigration Hypocrisy 00:52:34 IShowSpeed's Africa Tour Impact 00:47:40 Tyla's Grammy Win & African Music Representation 01:00:53 Diaspora Wars Need to Stop 01:03:22 Shoutout to All Black Ethnic Groups 01:05:07 Closing Thoughts & Episode Wrap LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE If you haven’t already, subscribe to AM I TOO LOUD?! with The Odditty 👇🏽 YouTube: https://bit.ly/SubscribeToAmITooLoud Spotify: https://bit.ly/AmITooLoudOnSpotify Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/AmITooLoudOnApplePodcasts 🌐 STAY TUNED: https://www.amitooloud.com/ JOIN THE PODD FAM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amitooloudpod Twitter (X): https://x.com/amitooloudpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amitooloudpod JOIN THE ODD FAM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_odditty Twitter (X): https://x.com/the_odditty TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the_odditty MORE FROM THE ODDITTY The Odditty Tv Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheOdditty/videos The Odditty Diaries Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheOddittyDiaries HASHTAGS #AmITooLoud #TheOdditty #AmITooLoudSofi #AmITooLoudPod #SoloEpisode #PersonalGrowth #MentalHealth #Reflection #blackhistorymonth

POD FAM 💚 I have missed you!!!! In today's episode of AM I TOO LOUD?!, I’m talking honestly about everything that happened in the past few months, some pop culture catch up and a much needed podcast debrief and new year plans!  I've missed you! Watch VIDEO Episodes - https://www.youtube.com/@AmITooLoudPod/videos If you haven't already... Subscribe to AM I TOO LOUD?! with the Odditty on YouTube https://bit.ly/SubscribeToAmITooLoud  Or follow along on your other favorite podcast platforms... Spotify - https://bit.ly/AmITooLoudOnSpotify / Apple Podcasts - https://bit.ly/AmITooLoudOnApplePodcasts  STAY TUNED https://www.amitooloud.com/ Join the POD FAM on social media: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/amitooloudpod Twitter - https://x.com/amitooloudpod Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@amitooloudpod Join the ODD FAM on social media: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_odditty Twitter - https://x.com/the_odditty Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@the_odditty Subscribe to The Odditty's Youtube channels  Main Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@TheOdditty/videos Vlog Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@TheOddittyDiaries #AmITooLoud #TheOdditty #AmITooLoudSofi #amitooloudpod STAY TUNED https://www.amitooloud.com/ STAY TUNED https://www.amitooloud.com/

Hey POD FAM 💚 I miss you, and I hope you've been enjoying all the episodes from the past year. We're almost at our 50th episode, which feels like a significant milestone for us, still just babies in this podcasting journey. Our first episode back will officially be episode 50, and I can't wait to share more moments with you all.   Thanks for watching in 2025 & Happy New Year!!! 🎉 👇🏾 Drop your favorite moment or episode in the comments. Watch Full Episodes - https://www.youtube.com/@AmITooLoudPod/videos If you haven't already... Subscribe to AM I TOO LOUD?! with the Odditty here on YouTube https://bit.ly/SubscribeToAmITooLoud  Or follow along on your other favorite podcast platforms... Spotify - https://bit.ly/AmITooLoudOnSpotify / Apple Podcasts - https://bit.ly/AmITooLoudOnApplePodcasts  STAY TUNED https://www.amitooloud.com/ Join the POD FAM on social media: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/amitooloudpod Twitter - https://x.com/amitooloudpod Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@amitooloudpod Join the ODD FAM on social media: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_odditty Twitter - https://x.com/the_odditty Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@the_odditty Subscribe to my other channels  Main Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@TheOdditty/videos Vlog Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@TheOddittyDiaries #AmITooLoud #TheOdditty #AmITooLoudSofi #amitooloudpod STAY TUNED https://www.amitooloud.com/

POD FAM 💚 This is our final episode of the year, so we wanted to end on a conversation that’s reflective, grounded, and honest about what it really means to speak publicly, take space, and choose yourself when things get heavy. In this episode, we discuss: Cancel culture and context collapse Being misunderstood online Internet outrage vs real accountability Faith, culture, and organized religion Nigeria, misinformation, and global narratives Burnout and taking a break publicly Community response vs online pile-ons The pressure to constantly explain yourself Why context matters more than clips Being “too loud” on purpose Choosing yourself even when it’s unpopular This episode isn’t about being right. It’s about being honest, thoughtful, and understanding the cost that sometimes comes with speaking publicly. Thank you for rocking with us all year. 💚 We’ll see you next year. Chapters 00:00 — Intro: Taking a break & choosing yourself 06:45 — Burnout doesn’t announce itself 14:20 — Being misunderstood online 23:10 — Internet outrage vs real accountability 32:40 — Faith, culture & organized religion 49:15 — Nigeria, misinformation & global narratives 1:05:30 — Cancel culture & community response 1:22:10 — Being “too loud” on purpose 1:38:00 — Why context matters Follow (Donald): YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@donaldaduvie Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/donaldaduvie/ ______________ If you haven't already... Subscribe to AM I TOO LOUD?! with the Odditty here on YouTube https://bit.ly/SubscribeToAmITooLoud  Or follow along on your other favorite podcast platforms... Spotify - https://bit.ly/AmITooLoudOnSpotify / Apple Podcasts - https://bit.ly/AmITooLoudOnApplePodcasts  STAY TUNED https://www.amitooloud.com/ Join the POD FAM on social media: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/amitooloudpod Twitter - https://x.com/amitooloudpod Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@amitooloudpod Join the ODD FAM on social media: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_odditty Twitter - https://x.com/the_odditty Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@the_odditty Subscribe to my other channels  Main Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@TheOdditty/videos Vlog Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@TheOddittyDiaries #AmITooLoud #TheOdditty #AmITooLoudSofi #amitooloudpod  STAY TUNED https://www.amitooloud.com/

POD FAM 💚 This episode might make some people uncomfortable, and that’s exactly why we had it. On this episode of Am I Too Loud, I'm joined by Igho and Donald for a long, honest, no-rushing conversation about selfishness, burnout, boundaries, and what it actually looks like to choose yourself as an adult. Somewhere along the way, being “selfless” turned into being exhausted. And in this episode, we unpack why the goal for next year might need to be… being selfish — not in a careless way, but in a self-preservation, clarity, and self-respect way. Igho Eferere and Donald Aduvie E are on Am I Too Loud? hosted by The Odditty Follow the guests (Igho): YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ighoeferere  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ighoeferere/  Follow the guests (Donald): YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@donaldaduvie Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/donaldaduvie/ ______________ If you haven't already... Subscribe to AM I TOO LOUD?! with the Odditty here on YouTube https://bit.ly/SubscribeToAmITooLoud  Or follow along on your other favorite podcast platforms... Spotify - https://bit.ly/AmITooLoudOnSpotify / Apple Podcasts - https://bit.ly/AmITooLoudOnApplePodcasts  STAY TUNED https://www.amitooloud.com/ Join the POD FAM on social media: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/amitooloudpod Twitter - https://x.com/amitooloudpod Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@amitooloudpod Join the ODD FAM on social media: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_odditty Twitter - https://x.com/the_odditty Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@the_odditty Subscribe to my other channels  Main Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@TheOdditty/videos Vlog Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@TheOddittyDiaries #AmITooLoud #TheOdditty #AmITooLoudSofi #amitooloudpod  STAY TUNED https://www.amitooloud.com/

POD FAM 💚 Today on Am I Too Loud, our guest is Andrea Okeke, better known as DreaKnowsBest — Nigerian-American actress, creator, comedian, storyteller, and digital powerhouse.  In this episode, Drea opens up about what becoming your best self actually looks like. You know those conversations you’ll remember for a long time… this is one of them.Drea really knows best. We got into the business of being a creator, the realities behind building something from scratch, the level of healthy delusion it takes to keep going, and how her Nigerian upbringing shaped everything. DREAKNOWSBEST is on Am I Too Loud? hosted by The Odditty Follow the guest (DreaKnowsBest): YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@dreaknowsbest Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drea_knowsbest/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@dreaknowsbest?lang=en ______________ If you haven't already... Subscribe to AM I TOO LOUD?! with the Odditty here on YouTube https://bit.ly/SubscribeToAmITooLoud  Or follow along on your other favorite podcast platforms... Spotify - https://bit.ly/AmITooLoudOnSpotify / Apple Podcasts - https://bit.ly/AmITooLoudOnApplePodcasts  STAY TUNED https://www.amitooloud.com/ Join the POD FAM on social media: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/amitooloudpod Twitter - https://x.com/amitooloudpod Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@amitooloudpod Join the ODD FAM on social media: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_odditty Twitter - https://x.com/the_odditty Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@the_odditty Subscribe to my other channels  Main Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@TheOdditty/videos Vlog Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@TheOddittyDiaries #AmITooLoud #TheOdditty #AmITooLoudSofi #amitooloudpod #Dreaknowsbest STAY TUNED https://www.amitooloud.com/