Behind Closed Doors

Ever wondered about the thoughts that come after shaving ALL? your hair off ...

I’m this episode Celeste and I explore the different thoughts and emotions we both felt after shaving our hair. We talk about freedom and pain surrounding our journey.

Have you ever shaved your hair off? How did you feel? Why did you do it? How did it make you feel beautiful?

SO curious to know! Leave a message or even DM on on IG.

Picture this, you go to a photoshoot that your friend organized. You weren't too sure if you were going to make it cause you took the wrong train and ended up being an hour late. You push through and got to meet some dope ass people. One person in particular you gravitated towards and loved listening to them work through their thoughts. Fast forward, its a Saturday and yall are sitting recording an episode in Prospect Park :)

... love to see it.

In this episode, Calliope and I delve into the conversation of rediscovering your personal authenticity and what it means for us to find our personal authenticity.

As always I hope you enjoy the episode and all it has to offer!

Welcome back everyone to another episode of Behind Closed Doors Podcast!

We're back with another solo episode for this week! Can't lie, I was nervous (and you'll definitely hear me say that throughout the episode).

In this episode I talk about rejection being a form of redirection and protection, what it means to chase after a dream that doesn't seem to be working out, and trying to understand what makes past self and motivations from present self.

Welcome back to another episode of Behind Closed Doors.

This episode I would have to say is one of my favorites. Not only was it filmed outside but it happened so organically. I went up with a friend, and one thing led to another, and BOOM an episode was recorded.

This episode touches on many topics, from community to feeling our feelings to abstract art.

Feel free to sit back, relax, and listen to Maria and me talk about everything.

Welcome back to another episode of Behind Closed Doors!

This episode took me some timeee to record, and when I say time, I mean timeeeee.

I started to get flustered and eventually frustrated from how hot it was and not being able to articulate what I wanted to, even after writing a whole script.

I was very close to quitting.

Decided to change locations and once again got flustered. But these two women passed in front of my camera and asked me what I was recording for and at that moment I realized that I am enough to share my voice.

This episode touches on the frustration I felt whilst trying to make this video and how that one interaction changed my point of view.

Welcome Back, Everyone!

We are entering season two of the Behind Closed Door podcast, where I hope to step out of my comfort zone and try new things. This season I've been faced with a lot of uncertainty; it often feels like I'm in a worldwide and can't find my footing. Knowing that, that I cannot control the things around me, I decided to focus on the thing that I can and that's how I spend my time.

I started thinking about my podcast again and decided that this is the time to bring it back.

Can't wait to dive into this season!

Walk through the door with me ...

Welcome back to another episode of Behind Closed Doors. A podcast geared towards bringing conversations about life to the forefront.

In this episode, we talk about the art of the pivot or the art of change, and what it feels like to change the direction of our lives. This episode came about due to my own personal endeavors and wanted to create a space where we can dive into and understand more about those "unwanted" feelings that arise during a process of change.

I'm so happy that I was about to share this space with my friend Alex and hear his own experiences dealing with his own pivot.

Hope you enjoy this podcast episode and as always look out for more!

In today's episode, Alex and I decided to play a game of 'We're Not Really Strangers'. This episode was inspired by my love for deep connections as this game has a great way of digging out the vulnerability. 

In a world that consistently tells us who we are, what we should be doing, and how we should be doing it, it makes it easy to see where a lot of our anxieties and doubts stem from. In my case, there have been several moments where I would allow comparisons to rule me and force me to think what I am doing is not good enough. That isn't the case. What we are doing right now is the best that we can possibly do as twenty sums. This is the period where we fuck up, learn and move on, this is the period of life where we fall intentionally and fall forward because what's on the other side of the fall will always be a lesson. 

In this episode Eva and I talk about all things "Self": Knowing, Finding, Living. We dig deep into some deep-rooted truths and face them head-on. 

As always I hope you enjoy this episode! Make sure to like, comment, and share. 

What does love mean to you? What has influenced who you love and who loves you? 

In this episode, Jade and I touched on multiple different topics. We talked about the love that we accept, loving based on the love we receive, dating, and so much more. 

Enjoy!

Jade's information: 

https://www.instagram.com/ohmyjadie

We have all yearned to feel seen at one point in our lives. In this episode, Maya Nicole and I talk about wanting to feel seen in different aspects of our lives; relationships, careers, etc. 

This episode takes you on a journey, buckle up and enjoy the ride. 

Where to find Maya Nicole: 

https://www.instagram.com/mayaaanicole__

https://linktr.ee/MLDEFIN3D

Welcome back to another episode from my segment, "Understandin the Journey," where I invite those around me to understand their steps to get where they are. In today's episode, I have the privilege of talking with Leila! I've known Leila since 2015, and to see her growth throughout these years has been eye-opening. Of course, I've been seen her growth from the outside looking in, and in this episode, I was able to see it from a closer point of view. I hope you enjoy the episode!

In this episode, Alex (ig: justalextoday) and I delve deeper into the conversation surrounding life as an international student; our mental health, the difficulties of enavigating life away from home, and so much more. 

This is one of the most personal and vulnerable episodes to this day, please enjoy!! 

Welcome to a small segment on my podcast called: 'Understanding the Journey', where I sit with different creatives, for lack of better words, and understand their journey. In this new episode, Poya, an editorial model based in Houston, TX, allowed me the pleasure to understand her journey and all that came with it. 

Poya Seck's contact and Instagram:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ps.yourstruly/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTC_NBsPy8vkw41B4SClYTg?app=desktop

In this new episode, Felisha and I dropped so many gems. We talked about boundaries; setting, revisiting, and holding on to them, and also about rejection. Rejection oftentimes leaves us thinking that we are the inherent problem in the situation, that because we are the way we are that is the reason why we were rejected. However, that is not the case. Rejection is often redirection in disguise because it leads us to the people and places we were meant to meet and be. 

If you haven't already please take some time to check out Felisha's album "Wash Your Soul" out on all streaming platforms

Felisha George's contact:

Wash Your Soul Album: http://smarturl.it/washyoursoul

Instagram: (@felishageorge_)  https://www.instagram.com/felishageorge_/

Sofar Sounds Live Performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJMPRxonNO8

Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC43KVimOkXYsidVrGIv1rCg

In this episode, Daniela Espinosa and I talk about understanding  Tarot as a tool used on her spiritual and healing journey. Like all the others, definitely opened my mind to understand that healing and the tools that are available to us can be used to our advantage if we just open our minds to them!

What are some things that stood out to you while listening .. email me below or message me on Instagram! I would love to read. your responses!

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Daniela's Espinosa's contact:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tarotbydani/

Booking information: https://danielaesp.wixsite.com/tarotbydani/book-online

Blog feature: https://thegirlsroomnetwork.com/health-wellness/the-girls-room-horoscopes

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You can send your questions, comments, and inquiries to: holdinspacewhanifah@gmail.com

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In this episode Maya Nicole and I talk about going through our healing process whilst being at home, walking in our most authentic self and not caring what others have to say about it!

What are some things that stood out to you while listening .. email me below! I would love to read. your responses! 

Want to join me on this journey? Want to be apart of the conversation? Follow it: @hakneefahg

You can send your questions, comments, and inquiries to: holdinspacewhanifah@gmail.com

Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/behindclosedoors/support

In this episode, Anya and I try to dissect the word "empathy" and what it means for us, what it looks like for others to be empathetic with us, and the boundaries associated with giving and receiving empathy. 

Want to join me on this journey? Want to be apart of the conversation? Follow it: @hakneefahg

You can send your questions, comments, and inquiries to: holdinspacewhanifah@gmail.com

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In this episode, Eva and I talk deeply about our personal experiences with suicidal ideation: our pervasive thoughts, and the feeling surrounding suicidal ideation. We even shed light on the strong black women narrative and the ways in which it can be very detrimental to our mental health. 

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Eva's personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xevajc/

Black on Black Education Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackonblacked/

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Daniela's personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielaa.espinosaa/

Tarot by Dani: https://www.instagram.com/tarotbydani/

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You can send your questions, comments, and inquiries to: holdinspacewhanifah@gmail.com

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In this episode, Krystal (ig: uhkrystal) and I talk about living life with PTSD, depression, anxiety, and forgiveness. We open up a lot about our own personal experiences and the ways in which er have been dealing with it. 

Want to join me on this journey? Want to be apart of the conversation? Follow it: @hakneefahg

You can send your questions, comments, and inquiries to: holdinspacewhanifah@gmail.com

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In this episode, Alex (ig: justalextoday) and I delve deeper into the conversation surrounding "purpose": how do we find it? can it change? does choosing the wrong person mean your identity also changes?

Link to Alex's podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1f5op5JEbVlrDd46RWJu16?si=e8ismK30QnaL_w_JbgbxBg

To help give the conversation an added bonus, we explore the idea of purpose thru the lens of Joe's life from Pixar's movie: "Soul".  

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In this podcast episode, I invite my good friend Rebecca to come and have a chat about loneliness. After having our own private discussion (i.e. our little vent session) we realized that not a lot of people opening talk about loneliness and the ways in which it can be perpetuated by the people closest to us or even perpetuated within ourselves. I hope you enjoy this episode.

Want to join me on this journey? Want to be apart of the conversation? Follow it: @hakneefahg

You can send your questions, comments, and inquiries to: holdinspacewhanifah@gmail.com

Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/behindclosedoors/support

In this podcast episode, I invite my good friend Rebecca to come and have a chat about loneliness. After having our own private discussion (i.e. our little vent session) we realized that not a lot of people opening talk about loneliness and the ways in which it can be perpetuated by the people closest to us or even perpetuated within ourselves. I hope you enjoy this episode.

Want to join me on this journey? Want to be apart of the conversation? Follow it: @hakneefahg 

You can send your questions, comments, and inquiries to: holdinspacewhanifah@gmail.com

Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/behindclosedoors/support

We delve into body dysmorphia and the ways in which it is affected in Caribbean society by Carnival culture, diet culture, and social media.

Want to join me on this journey? Want to be apart of the conversation? Follow it: @hakneefahg 

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We delve into body dysmorphia and the ways in which it affects the Caribbean society

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How do our social identifiers affect our mental health: Trying to understand if our social identities are affecting how we discuss mental health.

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In this episode, we will be discussing the definition of depression and looking at the criteria used by mental health professionals in order to properly diagnosis someone with depression. Whilst explaining the definition, I will also be using personal examples to enhance the understanding of depression. 

Want to join me on this journey? Want to be apart of the conversation? Follow it: @hakneefahg 

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Hanifah Griffith presents to you, “Introducing Behind Closed Doors”, this introductory episode gives a little background about your host and what to expect on this journey.

Want to join me on this journey? Want to be apart of the conversation? Follow it: @hakneefahg 

You can send your questions, comments, and inquiries to: holdinspacewhanifah@gmail.com

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