An Honest Conversation with my African Dad on Addiction - Ep09
Text us and share your adulting stories!For the first time ever, I sat down with my dad to talk about my struggle with weed addiction. I wanted to know—did he know? Did he ever suspect? And what was it like for him, watching me go through life while secretly battling something I couldn’t talk about?The conversation takes an unexpected turn when Papa Duru shares his own experimentation with marijuana after immigrating to America from Nigeria—a story he'd never told his daughter before this recording. His vivid description of cultural shock moving from a Nigerian village where drug use was heavily stigmatized to New York during the crack epidemic provides crucial context for understanding immigrant perspectives on substance use. Subscribe now and join our community as we figure out this adulting thing together, one conversation at a time.Watch Video Podcasts YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ChiziDuruFollow 'Chizi Duru'Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/DIwi7l0PwfZ/
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How I Broke Free of Weed Addiction after 8 years | My Story (Part 2) - Ep 08
Text us and share your adulting stories!In this episode, I talk about how I got addicted to w*ed in college, the mental and emotional spiral that came with it, and what healing looked like for me.And if you’ve ever felt like something had a hold on you, maybe this one’s for you, too.If you’d like to accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior, you can right now.Confess your sins and ask for forgivenessDecide in your heart to turn away from living a life not pleasing to GodAcknowledge the sacrifice Jesus made for you - that he died, resurrected, and is alive today.Accept Him as your Lord and SaviorAsk to receive the power of the Holy Spirit to transform you from the inside out and that he will rule and reign in your heartResources for understanding the Gospel of Jesus video - https://youtu.be/xQkyuyE0vQk?si=Ds3sUNxfa36CY2lo (disclaimer: I am not affiliated with this ministry at all, just a good explanation of the gospel!)Resources for mental health: https://www.cdc.gov/mental-health/caring/index.htmlFind a therapist - https://providers.therapyforblackgirls.comhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us Subscribe now and join our community as we figure out this adulting thing together, one conversation at a time.Watch Video Podcasts YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ChiziDuruFollow 'Chizi Duru'Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/DIwi7l0PwfZ/
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I Was Addicted to Weed for 8 years | My story | Part 1 - Ep 07
Text us and share your adulting stories!For a long time, I didn’t think I had a problem. Marijuana was just something I used to relax… a little something something once in a while, you know. Until it became a full-on 8-year addiction.In this episode, I talk about how I got addicted to maryjanes in college, the mental and emotional spiral that came with it, and what healing looked like for me.This isn’t about judgment — it’s about honesty and reevaluating our relationship with drugs. And if you’ve ever felt like something had a hold on you, maybe this one’s for you, too.Subscribe and join our community as we figure out this adulting thing together, one conversation at a time. Subscribe now and join our community as we figure out this adulting thing together, one conversation at a time.Watch Video Podcasts YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ChiziDuruFollow 'Chizi Duru'Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/DIwi7l0PwfZ/
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Things I Wish I knew In My Early 20s vs late 20s - Ep 06
Text us and share your adulting stories!This evolution from doing things "for the plot" to recognizing my own value reflects the natural maturation process so many of us experience as we navigate our twenties. Subscribe now and join our community as we figure out this adulting thing together, one conversation at a time.Watch Video Podcasts YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ChiziDuruFollow 'Chizi Duru'Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/DIwi7l0PwfZ/
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I made $2 Million as an INFLUENCER after quitting Medical School - Ep 05
Text us and share your adulting stories!Have you ever stood at a crossroads, knowing your next step would forever alter the course of your life? That's exactly where I found myself as a junior in college—a biology major with a meticulously planned future in medicine suddenly questioning everything about my path.This episode dives deep into one of the most pivotal decisions I've ever made: walking away from medical school to pursue content creation full-time. It wasn't just choosing between two careers—it was choosing between security and uncertainty, between meeting expectations and following an inner knowing that wouldn't stay quiet. Subscribe now and join our community as we figure out this adulting thing together, one conversation at a time.Watch Video Podcasts YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ChiziDuruFollow 'Chizi Duru'Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/DIwi7l0PwfZ/
If you’ve ever felt like you’re just winging this whole “being an adult” thing… same. In a digital landscape filled with perfectly curated content, join Chizi Duru as she unpacks the messy, hilarious, and sometimes chaotic realities of growing up. From the lies we were told about adulthood to the sneaky ways trauma shows up in everyday life, nothing is off-limits. Expect deep convos, unfiltered rants, words of faith, wisdom, and the occasional mental breakdown (because, let’s be real we’ve all been there). Hit play, and let’s figure it out together.
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