Sensemaking with Wolé and Tobi

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For a while now, Wolé and Tobi have been reflecting on the importance they attach to material possessions.
Wolé's thoughts on materialism began recently when a life transition made him question the number of clothes he needs.
Tobi's thoughts have been more mature, stemming from his longstanding view that he places little importance on material things that don't serve a functional purpose.
They sit down to discuss the origin of their materialistic tendencies, albeit to varying degrees. They question the reasons behind our consumption habits and why we are likely to own more than we use. They debate whether materialism can be good or bad, and explore how it extends beyond objects.
Of course, much of their conversation also highlights their hypocrisy. After all, they both own material objects that are only "nice to have" and are not essential for their survival.
So, can we truly escape materialism?
We'll let you answer that.

This episode contains explicit language from clips we included from the film.
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In our first-ever #cinematherapy episode, we dive into “Marriage Story”, an amazing movie starring Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson.
We dissect scenes and themes in the film that reflect our current topic of discussion about premarital fears and the apprehension of divorce.
We picked and loved this story because it touches on the real-life struggles of managing a marriage that is falling apart and the personal costs associated with it.
Enjoy the listen!
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In this episode, Wolé and Tobi sit down to really talk about some premarital fears they have.While they both share the same desire to settle down one day 🤞🏾, their paths towards that destination are quite different 🛣️.Part of what drives this difference is that Wolé has premarital fears that Tobi can’t relate to, and Tobi has premarital fears that Wolé is still trying to understand. This conversation kicks off the 9th season of the podcast 🎉 and Wole and Tobi hope listening to this inspires you to kickstart a similar conversation with your closest and dearest 💛.
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Are you ready for another season of familiar dilemmas and wicked problems? Join us as we try to make sense of the world we find ourselves in through intimate conversations, piercing thoughts, and provocative questions.
We've also got a couple of new experiences lined up this season, including a new campaign we're launching which we talk more about in the episode. Tune in for a preview of what's coming on the Yellow Pill!
 

Happy New Year everyone! 🎊
In this first episode of 2023, Wole and Tobi sat down to talk about the year ahead, personal plans for the year and how they both approach each new year, and a bit about what's coming up on the podcast's new season. The episode also features responses from you our listeners to a recent survey we put out.
Stay tuned for the trailer episode for the new season next week, where Wole and Tobi will walk through the themes and topics for the 9th season of the Yellow Pill!

First, we would love to know how your 2022 went, as well as your outlook for 2023! So please tell us two things here.
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In this episode, Wole and Tobi catch up after a minute. Wole talks through the life transitions he’s had to deal with since finishing his PhD, including moving to a new city and a new job. Tobi reflects on 2022 and his journey so far in building a business. The conversation moved forward and they discussed relationships, the recent “pressure” to settle down from friends and family, what the future holds in that department and the sudden appeal of an “arranged” marriage.
 
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In this bonus episode, Tobi is back again with another one of his monologues. This one sees him reflect on being a groomsman at a friend's wedding a weekend ago, and his newfound understanding of why he thinks he's always leaned towards having a small wedding ceremony. He also dives into the symbolism, rituals and pageantry of a wedding.
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In this bonus episode, Tobi shares his thoughts about what he describes as "a gentle kind of practical and efficient love".
He also gives a quick overview of the areas to seek to know a person as highlighted by the Relationship Attachment Model (RAM) created by John Van Epp in his book "How To Avoid Falling in Love with a Jerk"
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In this bonus episode, Tobi gives a bit of insight into what he does for a living.
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In this bonus episode, Wole breaks down the meaning behind the name of the podcast! 
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In this bonus episode, Wole and Tobi have a chat with one of our mates from high school who was a part of the set design team for the Netflix original movie from Nollywood, Anikulapo.With a total of 8,730,000 global views, Anikulapo is presently ranked among the top 10 non-English language movies on NetflixGbadebo tells us about the experience of being on set, his decision to go to film school after graduating with a degree in Architecture, and his love for the arts.
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In this bonus episode, Wole and Tobi walk through a list of life lessons given by an 80-year-old to discover which of those lessons resonate with them.
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In this bonus episode, Wole and Tobi have a conversation about one of the recent polls in Nigeria showing Mr Obi well ahead of the two other main candidates in the running for the country's highest seat of power. They cover:
Details about the source of the poll and how it was conducted
The representativeness of the population sampled and the size of the sample
The likelihood of a 3rd-force candidate canvassing enough votes to meet constitutional requirements
What a win for a 3rd-force might mean for Nigeria's democracy
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In this bonus episode, Wole answers anonymous questions sent in by our audience! 
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In this bonus episode, Wole and Tobi have a conversation about the war in Ukraine, the narratives surrounding the war, and what ultimately shapes our perspectives of similar world events both at home and abroad.
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In this bonus episode, Wole and Tobi have a conversation about the reactions to the casting for the Little Mermaid by Disney, and the broader issue of fan-baiting - a form of marketing mostly used by producers and film studios, with the intent of exciting artificial controversy, garnering publicity and potentially explaining away the negative reviews of a new and often highly anticipated production.
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In this bonus episode, Wole and Tobi have a conversation about the passing of Queen Elizabeth II and the different reactions to her death across the world. 
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10 episodes, 8 amazing guests and over 20 hours of thoughtful conversations. 
In this bonus off-season episode, we sat down to reflect on the 8th season of the Yellow Pill podcast 💛
Thank you for hanging with us throughout the season and don't forget to share your favourite episodes with a friend!
See you around ✨
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Let’s not even lie, things are currently peak moneywise.
The reality of rising prices, economic downturns, and recessions are all terrible stressors that can have a negative impact on our well-being and livelihood.
As if that’s not enough, the news constantly bombards us with unstable economic conditions, and this can create negative emotions of anxiety and stress.
Even though difficult economic times affect everyone one way or another, young adults are more likely to be hit worse than older adults. Many of us are having to work our way up financially against many odds, some harder than others.
And so in our final episode of the season, we were joined by @xoreni, host of the @dontgobroketrying podcast, to break down how we can manage financial stress and anxiety that follows during tough times.
Together, we explored how we can better navigate the difficult economic times ahead. And Reni shared some practical financial tips on how we can prepare for recessions and economic downturns in general.
We enjoyed every second of the chat with Reni and our conversation ended up being a perfect blend of entertaining and educational.
Reni’s a top guest and she has some quality content we know you folks would love as well, so please check out her page and podcast using any of the links below ✨
Enjoy the listen!
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Resources
Follow Reni's podcast on Instagram: @dontgobroketrying
Follow Reni on Instagram: @xoreni
Disclaimer: The views and opinions shared on this episode are for informational and educational purposes only. This is NOT financial advice. Always do your own research and due diligence before investing.
 

Love, education, career, religion, & friendship.
These five areas are strong pillars that have shaped many of us and shaped who we are becoming. In fact, many of us believe that winning to some degree in these five categories is what makes a good, successful, or happy life.
Looking beneath the surface, however, presents us with the question of how decisions about matters relating to those different categories are made. To what extent do we fall into (slide) or actively choose (decide) what we studied in school, the careers we've chosen, the relationships we've pursued, and the faith we practise?
Although "sliding vs deciding" is a term primarily associated with cohabitation, we took this concept of sliding or deciding further into key areas of our lives in this episode. To what extent are we deciding what’s best and to what extent are we sliding our way forwards?
Given that we’re approaching the end of what typically marks “youth”, it’s the best time to reflect on both the decisions and indecisions that made us who we are today.
Enjoy the listen! 
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Additional resources
The Attachment Theory
Our episode on attachment styles (Season 3 Episode 4 - Apple || Spotify)