How To Handle The Big Changes That Make Us Grow

07/08/21 • 39 min

Voices of Disruption with Deborah Olatunji

Change is something we’ve become all too familiar with over the course of the past 16 months. Along with the newness comes the chance to confront our self-limiting beliefs and unpack what we’ve been taught to believe about exploration and growth. In this episode, I share the story of how changing my major from nursing has disrupted the path of my life. I talk about how I came to making such a big decision, what I had plans for beforehand, and what plans I have for the future. This is probably one of the most vulnerable episodes I’ve ever recorded. So much so that my editing process has an additional step: the first cut and final cut. I wanted to make sure that I shared this story in a way that connects with anyone who usually doubts themselves, has one too many existential crises, or feels stuck in where they currently are.

Life is all about making choices and decisions. You are not alone in this life. I hope that you have or can find community and support here in the way you choose to live your life. With the use of affirmations and iffirmations, navigating and understanding the need for change can help us grow and feel more connected to ourselves.

**Stat correction at 7:12 - According to the CDC, Black women are three times more likely to die in childbirth than white women.

The VODPOD is all about centering voices and stories of Generation Z authentically. As voices of disruption, we recognize that vulnerability is a strength, not a weakness, and embrace storytelling in a way that sparks thought, inspiration, action, and conversation. Every time that you disrupt, you step into a power that allows you to create, uplift, and empower yourself and others.

LIVE DISRUPTED: Questions to ask yourself after listening to this episode:

What if I am allowed to be interested in something new? In what ways am I allowing myself to change and explore?
What if disappointing others means that I am no longer leaving myself behind?
What if I can live this life freely and pursue new goals and dreams?

Join and connect with the community on Instagram @deb_olatunji, the podcast page, and the website!Be sure to leave a rating and write a review so that we can continue to share the stories of how fellow disruptors are being connected and empowered all over the world. Let’s disrupt together now!

**Stat correction at 7:12 - According to the CDC, Black women are three times more likely to die in childbirth than white women.

LIVE DISRUPTED: Questions to ask yourself after listening to this episode:

What if I am allowed to be interested in something new? In what ways am I allowing myself to change and explore?
What if disappointing others means that I am no longer leaving myself behind?
What if I can live this life freely and pursue new goals and dreams?

Previous Episode

Creating a Digital Neighborhood, Honoring Your Feelings, and Painting the Life You Want

Welcome back to the Voices of Disruption Podcast! It's so great to be back. Thank you for being here. In this episode, I recap what the last five months have been like, borrow from the genius of the New Happy Co's Stephanie Harrison's philosophy on creating a healthy digital home, and share some tidbits of what Season 2 will be like. We've even got new cover art and there are some new life updates in this episode! I also talk about some skills I want to learn over the summer, some of what I learned from reading Untamed by Glennon Doyle, and how to make your mental health a priority this summer and beyond.
The VODPOD is all about centering voices and stories of Generation Z authentically. As voices of disruption, we recognize that vulnerability is a strength, not a weakness, and embrace storytelling in a way that sparks thought, inspiration, action, and conversation. Every time that you disrupt, you step into a power that allows you to create, uplift, and empower yourself and others.
LIVE DISRUPTED: Questions to ask yourself after listening to this episode:

What does prioritizing mental health look like for me?
Who is in my digital space and how does that affect my wellbeing?
What energy am I cultivating? How do I start honoring all of my feelings?

Join and connect with the community on Instagram @deb_olatunji, the podcast page, and the website! Be sure to leave a rating and write a review so that we can continue to share the stories of how fellow disruptors are being connected and empowered all over the world. Let’s disrupt together now!

Next Episode

Bring Back Hobbies! Start a Podcast and Design Your Life

Every other week, I get a message in my DMs asking about how to start a podcast and manage time. The people have (LOUDLY) spoken! This week, I go into the tools that I use, talk about some behind-the-scenes logistics for the VODPOD, and lessons I’ve learned from podcasting for almost a year now. For starters, podcasting is a slow burn. I dive into questions from you all like, “how to stay consistent with editing and recording?” “how I learned graphic design?” and “what was the hardest part of starting?” This episode talks all about the beauty of podcasting and also on why our generation needs to tap back into having hobbies in its different forms. There are hobbies that never see the face of the internet and ones that you share with just your friends and family members. If you’re looking to start something new⁠—whether that's podcasting, journaling, painting, curating, dancing, reading⁠—and need an extra boost of inspiration, this is the episode for you. I also include a conversation on the effects of hustle culture and toxic productivity on our generation, capitalism’s pull on our mental wellness, and the concept of building a home through our ability to choose and create.

LIVE DISRUPTED: Questions to ask yourself after listening to this episode:

What’s a hobby I’ve been interested in exploring that I haven’t tapped into yet?
How can I take control over my life and make choices that help me grow?
What does intentional rest as a hobby look like? How can I start making time for things I really enjoy?
In what ways do I engage with the hobbies of others? What can I discover from experiencing the art of someone else?