West Indian Hodgepodge
West Indian Hodgepodge
Samanta Douglas
This is a mixed variety series about things, people, places, situations, and topics locally, regionally, and internationally. The things to see, the places to visit, the importance of buildings, how we address issues and see things differently will be casually discussed in every episode. Each episode will embody different characteristics of one or more of the elements of the podcast. You can be featured, they can be featured; anyone can be featured on an episode of the West Indian Hodgepodge.
Life Lessons
Life experiences are the greatest teacher you will encounter if you are willing to pay attention. You have to be deliberate in evaluating the lessons as they unfold. When the key points have been revealed embrace them, make changes where necessary, and grow. 
May 2, 2021
13 min
Your Host 2.2
Season 2 of the WI Hodgepodge is back with another episode of the host sharing more about herself. The questions were submitted by various individuals at the request of the host. Listen for a summary story on the origins of her name and her reasons for podcasting among other questions. 
Jan 20, 2021
25 min
Say it out Loud
The issues of depression, suicidal feelings, social anxiety, and other mental health issues too often, remain private experiences. However, there is worth and benefits in talking about the struggles of mental health. In this current worldwide pandemic, it feels like many conversations about mental health are occurring, but the issue must be on the front in every sphere of life.  Let us not be passive onlookers but let us do our part in opening up the forums to discuss this issue of mental health. 
Dec 23, 2020
18 min
Me Time: Every time
Safeguarding your mental health is one of the best gifts you may be able to give yourself. Mental health conditions are more prevalent than we may have noticed. In this episode, I share from my personal survival some simple tip which will help your safeguard your mental health. Nothing from an expert perspective just simple steps and actions I have tried, tested, and proven. Above all things, you gift yourself give yourself peace of mind and stable mental health. 
Nov 15, 2020
20 min
Minding your Mental Health
Mental health is one of those issues which transcends every creed and race. The conversations on mental health are still not happening in open forums as they should. Today I am joined on this episode by Leona Isaac blogger and motivational speaker of the inspirational blog Inspire and Karen Wells an influencer and intercessor extraordinaire to have a sofa chat on mental health. 
Oct 12, 2020
35 min
Destination Road Trip
In this episode I tell you about a road trip to a nature lover’s paradise. A place rich in history and beautiful in every way.
Sep 15, 2020
16 min
How we say It
Proverbs are simple, traditional saying that expresses a culturally regarded truth based on experiences and some aspects of commonsense. Proverbs are often short, pithy and figurative, using conventional or commonplace language. Altogether, they form an interesting genre of folklore. Nothing defines a culture as emphatically as its language, and the element of language that best encapsulates a society's values and beliefs is its proverbs. Every culture has its own wise sayings or proverbs and these form a rich aspect of the oral traditions of every culture. Often it lends itself to an exciting conversation. The proverbs presented in this episode is just a small sample of Caribbean proverbs.
Aug 25, 2020
15 min
Fun Facts of Life 2.0
A few important facts in life which does not affect our wellbeing , but will surely add value to our existence. This episode presents some of these facts.
Aug 9, 2020
11 min
Facts of life
Everyday on this life’s journey we encounter things we never knew existed. We hear facts which make us curious about other aspects of our lives and as such the cycle of learning continues. This episode is aimed at stimulating this this learning cycle. We live we learn.
Jul 22, 2020
13 min
Experience the Magic!
When you are stepping outside recreationally after the lockdown, where are you going? In this episode I share with you where my journey took me. To a place rich with history and full of fun activities. I delve into a bit of history, some facts and my fascination with this place.
Jul 10, 2020
18 min
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