This episode dives into matters of the mind. Imagine a world where you aren’t in full control of your mind, what would it mean for you and the people around you? We tell three stories about bipolar affective disorder and what it means to live with it. Hosts Bisi Adedun Mo Isu Itoro Bassey Producers Mo Isu Itoro Bassey Music in this episode Blue Dot sessions Music by Jad Abumrad Nublu by Donna loves music Gymnopedies by Kevin Macloed Hans Zimmer Resources mentioned in this episode Project bipolar by Tope Emiola https://projectbipolar.org/bipolar-disorder/ Folajaiye Kareem (Clinical Psychologist) https://www.folakareem.disha.page Book a session with Elite Life Management Consulting (Folajaiye’s private practice) https://calendly.com/elitelifemanagementconsulting New to Bipolar Affective Disorder? Start here -> https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/37010#symptoms https://www.bphope.com/ More Mental Resources Anti Suicide and Depression Squad - https://asads.com.ng/ Love, Peace and Mental Health - https://lpmfoundation.org/ Mental Aware Nigeria Initiative - https://www.mhinnovation.net/organisations/mentally-aware-nigeria-initiative-mani Support the podcast Did you enjoy this episode? Share it with one friend and have a conversation about it. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @thepodofbubbles. Subscribe to get our next episode. You can support the creation of this podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thepodofbubbles Have a story tip or something you’d like us to make an episode on? Send an email to [email protected] or dm us @thepodofbubbles.

Mary believes that her parents will literally die if they realise how much sex she has. It's a small part of a second life she has while she lives with them. In today's episode, people tell us their secrets. The things about their lives that they have never told their parents. Featured Stories  0:00 Billboard (I have sex) 5:35 Act 1: My parents never found out about my carryover 13:24 Act 2: One Last Secret 21:45 Act 3: What do you say after that? Hosts Bisi Adedun Producer Mo Isu Assistant Producers Ayotunde Kayode Dada Sandra Ugwu Music in this episode Blue Dot sessions Nublu by Donna loves music Support the podcast Did you enjoy this episode? Share it with one friend and have a conversation about it. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @thepodofbubbles. Subscribe to get our next episode. You can support the creation of this podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thepodofbubbles Have a story tip or something you’d like us to make an episode on? Send an email to [email protected] or dm us @thepodofbubbles.

On today's episode, we talked to Muslim women about the hijab; about why they wear or don't wear the hijab. This led us to tell a story that's more than just a piece of clothing but about how people find meaning for themselves.  Hosts Bisi Adedun Producer Mo Isu Music in this episode Blue Dot sessions Long by Molife Nublu by Donna loves music Toy House by Joey Pecararo Support the podcast Did you enjoy this episode? Share it with one friend and have a conversation about it. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @thepodofbubbles. Subscribe to get our next episode. You can support the creation of this podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thepodofbubbles Have a story tip or something you’d like us to make an episode on? Send an email to [email protected] or dm us @thepodofbubbles.

Adam and Eve met at a book club, talked for a while and eventually started dating. But with a catch. It would be an open relationship. Now, it's been over a year since they last spoke, even though they tried their best to make it work.  On today's episode, more stories about heartbreak and relationships ending.  Hosts Bisi Adedun Producer Mo Isu Music in this episode Blue Dot sessions Nublu by Donna loves music Coast to Coast by Joey Pecararo Support the podcast Did you enjoy this episode? Share it with one friend and have a conversation about it. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @thepodofbubbles. Subscribe to get our next episode. You can support the creation of this podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thepodofbubbles Have a story tip or something you’d like us to make an episode on? Send an email to [email protected] or dm us @thepodofbubbles.

On today's episode, stories about heartbreak. Sharon has been broken up with Phillip for over a year but they still share some old habits from their lovey-dovey days. Some things are hard to let go of, especially someone you thought you would marry. 0:00 Act 1: The ghost boyfriend 13:25 Act 2: We aren't supposed to like each other Sometimes you stop falling part 1 Hosts Bisi Adedun Producers Mo Isu Sandra Ugwu Music in this episode List of songs by Blue Dot sessions Nublu by Donna loves music Toy House by Joey Pecararo Support the podcast Did you enjoy this episode? Share it with one friend and have a conversation about it. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @thepodofbubbles. Subscribe to get our next episode. You can support the creation of this podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thepodofbubbles Have a story tip or something you’d like us to make an episode on? Send an email to [email protected] or dm us @thepodofbubbles.

Aisha is Muslim and Igbo, which is not an intersection that people see all the time in Nigeria. Her existence has become a conversation starter in many situations, a conversation she doesn't want to have. In today’s episode, we feature stories from people talking about their backgrounds and how it has shaped them. Listen to Aisha’s story and more. Featured Stories  0:00 - Billboard (What is this story about)  4:40 - Act 1 (An origin story about love) 13:15 - Act 2 (It’s not a big deal. People keep saying it’s a big deal. It’s really not. It’s not a big deal. It-is-not-a-big-deal)  24:20 - Act 3 (Whose choice was it?) Hosts Bisi Adedun Producer Mo Isu Assistant Producers Itoro Bassey Sandra Ugwu Music in this episode Blue Dot sessions Nublu by Donna loves music Toy House by Joey Pecararo Support the podcast Did you enjoy this episode? Share it with one friend and have a conversation about it. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @thepodofbubbles. Subscribe to get our next episode. You can support the creation of this podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thepodofbubbles Have a story tip or something you’d like us to make an episode on? Send an email to [email protected] or dm us @thepodofbubbles.

Jason experienced one of the most difficult changes we can go through as individuals. A change in fundamental belief. He found that changes as big as this one affect not just us, but the people around us. In today’s episode, we feature stories from people that have experienced big life changes. We have people tell us about how they handled those changes and how it affected their lives. Listen to Jason’s story. Featured Stories 0:00 - Billboard (Starting with change) 5:24 - Act 1 (Things can get worse) 15:02 - Act 2 (When you lose your faith, we all lose your faith) Check Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/thepodofbubbles) for an extra story Act 3: If you are reading this, I am in Lagos Host Bisi Adedun Producer Mo Isu Assistant Producer Sandra Ugwu Music in this episode Nublu by Donna loves music Toy House by Joey Pecararo All other songs by Blue Dot sessions Support the podcast Did you enjoy this episode? Share it with one friend and have a conversation about it. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @thepodofbubbles. Subscribe to get our next episode. You can support the creation of this podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thepodofbubbles Have a story tip or something you’d like us to make an episode on? Send an email to [email protected] or dm us @thepodofbubbles.

The new season of inside a bubble starts airing on April 2nd. With the second season, we are telling more stories about people living different versions of similar experiences. Featuring more ambitious reporting and more personal stories. Here's a preview of what to expect in the new season. Hosts Bisi Adedun Producer Mo Isu Assistant Producers Ayotunde Kayode Dada Sandra Ugwu Itoro Bassey Music in this episode Blue Dot sessions Nublu by Donna loves music Support the podcast Share it with one friend and have a conversation about it. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @thepodofbubbles. Subscribe to get our next episode. You can support the creation of this podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thepodofbubbles Have a story tip or something you’d like us to make an episode on? Send an email to [email protected] or dm us @thepodofbubbles.

With a rise in podcast creation and consumption, producer Mo Isu explores his decision to make a career change. He tells the stories of two other people who have made similar changes. What is the future of podcast? What is his future? From his production experiment where he practices telling stories with his own voice. Produced and Narrated by Mo Isu Music in this episode by Blue Dot Sessions Additional music  Continent by Adrian Berenguer Hadyn: Symphony no 45 "Farewell" - Allegro Assai Listen to  Queen Raffy's space -> anchor.fm/rafiat-akinwande Time with Flora -> https://www.timewithflora.com/ Article  https://www.stearsng.com/article/will-podcasts-become-the-new-radio Support the podcast Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Share it with one friend and have a conversation about it. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @thepodofbubbles. Subscribe to get our next episode. You can support the creation of this podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thepodofbubbles

Producer Mo Isu reads a poem titled 'My first love' and tracks down stories that connect with the theme of the poem. From his production experiment where he practises telling stories with his own voice. Produced and Narrated by Mo Isu Music in this episode Louver, A little powder, first results, Kikeriin by Blue Dot Sessions Special moment by Dixxy My Lady Carey Dompe performed by JGrosz More My First Love by Itoro Bassey - medium.com/@basseydonald31/my-…t-love-e59d3e7ad60e Special Thanks: Itoro Bassey, Peace Opaleye, Segun Light, Tomiwa Ijaola, Support the podcast Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Share it with one friend and have a conversation about it. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @thepodofbubbles. Subscribe to get our next episode. You can support the creation of this podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thepodofbubbles