<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:psc="http://podlove.org/simple-chapters" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Loud murmurs podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Three doctors, Infinite topics, Problem solving and Light chit-chat. <br /><br />This is an extension of us, where we get a bit mouthy and opinionated, we discuss everything from 'adulting', health and lifestyle, thriving and surviving this journey of life.</p>]]></description><link>https://riverside.com</link><generator>Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 08:47:30 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.riverside.com/hosting/6BazQYlA.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[Loud Murmurs]]></author><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 22:40:17 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[2026 Loud Murmurs]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><ttl>60</ttl><category><![CDATA[Society & Culture]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category><itunes:author>Loud Murmurs</itunes:author><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Three doctors, Infinite topics, Problem solving and Light chit-chat. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This is an extension of us, where we get a bit mouthy and opinionated, we discuss everything from &apos;adulting&apos;, health and lifestyle, thriving and surviving this journey of life.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Loud Murmurs</itunes:name><itunes:email>loudmurmurspod@gmail.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Society &amp; Culture"/><itunes:category text="Health &amp; Fitness"><itunes:category text="Mental Health"/></itunes:category><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/1f2fc0e8-8247-453d-8fa7-bd96d3423586/logos/9d84469b-2340-4e53-8eab-f9cb22375609.png"/><item><title><![CDATA['It is not your horoscope, you are just rude' and other hot takes.]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The girls reacted to some hot and unpopular opinions around personalities, social etiquettes, relationships and even dog owners.</p><p>We also laughed our hearts out. We have a question for you: Are you in support of giving an ultimatum in a relationship?</p><p></p><p>Please do not forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE AND SHARE our podcast with others, it goes a long way to encourage us.</p><p></p><p>Have a lovely week!!!!!!!!!!!!!</p><p></p><p><b>Join MisJ, Dumie and Em in choosing</b> Farmed Beauty products for all your skincare needs as we do! You can also gift it to your friends and family this season. They are available at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://riverside.com/www.farmedbeauty.com" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.farmedbeauty.com/" target="_blank">⁠</a><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.farmedbeauty.com" target="_blank">www.farmedbeauty.com</a><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.farmedbeauty.com/" target="_blank">⁠</a><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://riverside.com/www.farmedbeauty.com" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p>Make sure to follow us on</p><p>Instagram: @<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/loudmurmurspod?igsh=MTNvdzM0dnp0ZHVjdw==" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠loudmurmurspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p>Tiktok: @<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@loudmurmurspod?_r=1&amp;_t=ZN-93YzrtgasFy" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠loudmurmurspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p>Facebook: @<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/share/1HKzcCJPHP/" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠loudmurmurspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p>Don't forget to use #LMPodcast or #loudmurmurs to share your thoughts while listening to the podcast on X! Rate the show 5 stars on whatever app you listen to and leave a review, share with everyone you know and if you also watch on YouTube, subscribe, like and leave a comment.</p><p></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">e52dd64a-b9c3-48e7-bfd3-6ce5e1e3cb52</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Loud Murmurs]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/53acb2c3ea0fb973f3de55532b7dd6b0347518094638d9ccd792b7db4d37b6d1/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJlNTJkZDY0YS1iOWMzLTQ4ZTctYmZkMy02Y2U1ZTFlM2NiNTIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIxZjJmYzBlOC04MjQ3LTQ1M2QtOGZhNy1iZDk2ZDM0MjM1ODYiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTIzN2I5NjdiOGQ3Mjg1YjA3NzYyNjkiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEwOWZlYjFkZjg1YjJhMzQwNDM0ZWRmL2xvdWQtbXVybXVyc3Mtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS0xN19fMTktNDUtMjEubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="143110941" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/1f2fc0e8-8247-453d-8fa7-bd96d3423586/episodes/e52dd64a-b9c3-48e7-bfd3-6ce5e1e3cb52/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The girls reacted to some hot and unpopular opinions around personalities, social etiquettes, relationships and even dog owners.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We also laughed our hearts out. We have a question for you: Are you in support of giving an ultimatum in a relationship?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Please do not forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE AND SHARE our podcast with others, it goes a long way to encourage us.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Have a lovely week!!!!!!!!!!!!!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Join MisJ, Dumie and Em in choosing&lt;/b&gt; Farmed Beauty products for all your skincare needs as we do! You can also gift it to your friends and family this season. They are available at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://riverside.com/www.farmedbeauty.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://www.farmedbeauty.com/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;⁠&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://www.farmedbeauty.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.farmedbeauty.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://www.farmedbeauty.com/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;⁠&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://riverside.com/www.farmedbeauty.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Make sure to follow us on&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instagram: @&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/loudmurmurspod?igsh=MTNvdzM0dnp0ZHVjdw==&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠loudmurmurspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tiktok: @&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.tiktok.com/@loudmurmurspod?_r=1&amp;amp;_t=ZN-93YzrtgasFy&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠loudmurmurspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Facebook: @&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/share/1HKzcCJPHP/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠loudmurmurspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Don&apos;t forget to use #LMPodcast or #loudmurmurs to share your thoughts while listening to the podcast on X! Rate the show 5 stars on whatever app you listen to and leave a review, share with everyone you know and if you also watch on YouTube, subscribe, like and leave a comment.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>01:14:32</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/1f2fc0e8-8247-453d-8fa7-bd96d3423586/logos/9d84469b-2340-4e53-8eab-f9cb22375609.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>19</itunes:episode><itunes:title>&apos;It is not your horoscope, you are just rude&apos; and other hot takes.</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loud murmurs on Hustle Culture vs Soft Life: Redefining adulting]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Most social media thrives on staged lives, but behind the glossy images lies a complex web of shallow pursuits, accidental oversharing, and the relentless pursuit of exclusivity. This episode pulls back the curtain on how the desire to appear unique pushes many into absurdities, like faking firsts or chasing viral stunts, highlighting the dangerous blurring of social media with reality.</p><p>Uncover the impact of social media on authenticity, as we discuss viral stunts, the rise of 'clout culture,' and the blurred lines between reality and online personas. This episode also tackles the controversial topics of 'slut shaming' and the role of shame in today's society, offering a fresh perspective on accountability and moral values.</p><p></p><p><b>Join MisJ, Dumie and Em in choosing</b> Farmed Beauty products for all your skincare needs as we do! You can also gift it to your friends and family this season. They are available at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://riverside.com/www.farmedbeauty.com" target="_blank"><b>⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</b></a><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.farmedbeauty.com" target="_blank"><b>www.farmedbeauty.com</b></a><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://riverside.com/www.farmedbeauty.com" target="_blank"><b>⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</b></a></p><p>Make sure to follow us on</p><p>Instagram: @<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/loudmurmurspod?igsh=MTNvdzM0dnp0ZHVjdw==" target="_blank"><b>⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠loudmurmurspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</b></a></p><p>Tiktok: @<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@loudmurmurspod?_r=1&amp;_t=ZN-93YzrtgasFy" target="_blank"><b>⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠loudmurmurspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</b></a></p><p>Facebook: @<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/share/1HKzcCJPHP/" target="_blank"><b>⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠loudmurmurspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</b></a></p><p>Don't forget to use #LMPodcast or #loudmurmurs to share your thoughts while listening to the podcast on X! Rate the show 5 stars on whatever app you listen to and leave a review, share with everyone you know and if you also watch on YouTube, subscribe, like and leave a comment.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">06719a8b-59bf-45f6-969a-ce54a01f8a8c</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Loud Murmurs]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/36fabf454022f4f0c6507ce1d86f6175297adf465f95d6b88dfceca665a71a31/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIwNjcxOWE4Yi01OWJmLTQ1ZjYtOTY5YS1jZTU0YTAxZjhhOGMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIxZjJmYzBlOC04MjQ3LTQ1M2QtOGZhNy1iZDk2ZDM0MjM1ODYiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTIzN2I5NjdiOGQ3Mjg1YjA3NzYyNjkiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEwMDgxNjljMmJhYmZjZDNmZjFlODgxL2xvdWQtbXVybXVyc3Mtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS0xMF9fMTUtMC0yNS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="119222902" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Most social media thrives on staged lives, but behind the glossy images lies a complex web of shallow pursuits, accidental oversharing, and the relentless pursuit of exclusivity. This episode pulls back the curtain on how the desire to appear unique pushes many into absurdities, like faking firsts or chasing viral stunts, highlighting the dangerous blurring of social media with reality.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Uncover the impact of social media on authenticity, as we discuss viral stunts, the rise of &apos;clout culture,&apos; and the blurred lines between reality and online personas. This episode also tackles the controversial topics of &apos;slut shaming&apos; and the role of shame in today&apos;s society, offering a fresh perspective on accountability and moral values.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Join MisJ, Dumie and Em in choosing&lt;/b&gt; Farmed Beauty products for all your skincare needs as we do! You can also gift it to your friends and family this season. 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Rate the show 5 stars on whatever app you listen to and leave a review, share with everyone you know and if you also watch on YouTube, subscribe, like and leave a comment.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>01:02:06</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/1f2fc0e8-8247-453d-8fa7-bd96d3423586/logos/9d84469b-2340-4e53-8eab-f9cb22375609.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>18</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Loud murmurs on Hustle Culture vs Soft Life: Redefining adulting</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Crazy Truth About How Social Media Clout Chase Reinforces Lies, Fraud, and the Black Experience]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Unpacking the Black experience—identity, beauty standards, and the hidden impact of colonialism. In this powerful episode, we explore how systemic bias has shaped perceptions of Black hair, skin, and self-worth across cultures—from Nigeria and Ghana to the diaspora.</p><p>We dive into <b>hair discrimination, internalised bias, colourism, and Eurocentric beauty standards</b>, and how these narratives influence confidence, identity, and mental health. We also tackle the rise of <b>social media culture, clout-chasing, and deception</b>, and why these behaviours thrive in today’s digital world.</p><p>This is an honest, thought-provoking conversation about <b>Black identity, cultural conditioning, self-acceptance, and breaking harmful stereotypes</b>.</p><p>If you’re on a journey of <b>self-discovery, empowerment, and embracing natural beauty</b>, this episode is for you.</p><p>🎧 Tap in and rethink everything you thought you knew about beauty, identity, and authenticity.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">56eff8b8-4bdf-4699-9b92-1b5e5d47053e</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Loud Murmurs]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 21:14:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/bb02fb1a32606de36f94c9b532740ba3dc3b8a75dd377e4cbad6e8d7835b94d8/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI1NmVmZjhiOC00YmRmLTQ2OTktOWI5Mi0xYjVlNWQ0NzA1M2UiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIxZjJmYzBlOC04MjQ3LTQ1M2QtOGZhNy1iZDk2ZDM0MjM1ODYiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTIzN2I5NjdiOGQ3Mjg1YjA3NzYyNjkiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlmNjY0N2RlMmNkMzQ2ZjkwM2IzYjU5L2xvdWQtbXVybXVyc3Mtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS0yX18yMi01NC0yMS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="136013158" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/1f2fc0e8-8247-453d-8fa7-bd96d3423586/episodes/56eff8b8-4bdf-4699-9b92-1b5e5d47053e/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Unpacking the Black experience—identity, beauty standards, and the hidden impact of colonialism. In this powerful episode, we explore how systemic bias has shaped perceptions of Black hair, skin, and self-worth across cultures—from Nigeria and Ghana to the diaspora.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We dive into &lt;b&gt;hair discrimination, internalised bias, colourism, and Eurocentric beauty standards&lt;/b&gt;, and how these narratives influence confidence, identity, and mental health. We also tackle the rise of &lt;b&gt;social media culture, clout-chasing, and deception&lt;/b&gt;, and why these behaviours thrive in today’s digital world.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is an honest, thought-provoking conversation about &lt;b&gt;Black identity, cultural conditioning, self-acceptance, and breaking harmful stereotypes&lt;/b&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’re on a journey of &lt;b&gt;self-discovery, empowerment, and embracing natural beauty&lt;/b&gt;, this episode is for you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎧 Tap in and rethink everything you thought you knew about beauty, identity, and authenticity.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>01:10:50</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/1f2fc0e8-8247-453d-8fa7-bd96d3423586/logos/9d84469b-2340-4e53-8eab-f9cb22375609.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>17</itunes:episode><itunes:title>The Crazy Truth About How Social Media Clout Chase Reinforces Lies, Fraud, and the Black Experience</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[In our opinions, the secret admirer and playing the game]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation covers holiday celebrations, surprise visits, financial discussions, and investment strategies. The chapters include holiday celebrations and recap, surprise visit and weekend activities, finance and taxation, and investment strategies. The conversation covers the topics of investing in stocks and real estate, as well as the influence of coaches and therapists. It also delves into personal rules and daily routines that shape individuals' lives. The conversation covers topics related to daily self-care routines, bath and self-care rituals, unpopular opinions and revenge, vulnerability and personal traits, and random opinions and adulting break. The speakers discuss the importance of self-care, personal hygiene, the value of revenge, the need for vulnerability, and the concept of gentle parenting. The conversation delves into the concept of adulthood, the surprising realizations about older people, the influence of parental advice and ideologies, the impact of romantic novels and ideals, and the misconceptions about healing and closure in relationships. The takeaways highlight the overrated nature of healing and closure, as well as the concept of healing within relationships.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Holiday celebrations</li><li>Financial discussions</li><li>Investment strategies Investing in stocks and real estate</li><li>The influence of coaches and therapists Self-care routines</li><li>Personal hygiene</li><li>Unpopular opinions</li><li>Gentle parenting Healing and closure are overrated</li><li>The concept of healing within relationships</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Holiday Celebrations and Recap</li><li>06:01 Surprise Visit and Weekend Activities</li><li>15:05 Investment Strategies</li><li>37:52 Personal Rules and Daily Routines</li><li>44:45 Unpopular Opinions and Revenge</li><li>51:13 Vulnerability and Personal Traits</li><li>57:52 The Freedom of Adulthood</li><li>01:04:00 The Misconceptions About Healing and Closure in Relationships</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">30b5f657-8788-4a61-bf5f-02d2292c1f34</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Loud Murmurs]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/3bb323bd47af1ab5f4df75bd09c6c0aad85a1c292fe8213fc48a8c841a0a599d/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIzMGI1ZjY1Ny04Nzg4LTRhNjEtYmY1Zi0wMmQyMjkyYzFmMzQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIxZjJmYzBlOC04MjQ3LTQ1M2QtOGZhNy1iZDk2ZDM0MjM1ODYiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTIzN2I5NjdiOGQ3Mjg1YjA3NzYyNjkiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlkZDFmYjBlNThlODg1YzZlMWJjMWQ0L2xvdWQtbXVybXVyc3Mtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0xM19fMTgtNTQtOC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="104915741" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/1f2fc0e8-8247-453d-8fa7-bd96d3423586/episodes/30b5f657-8788-4a61-bf5f-02d2292c1f34/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation covers holiday celebrations, surprise visits, financial discussions, and investment strategies. The chapters include holiday celebrations and recap, surprise visit and weekend activities, finance and taxation, and investment strategies. The conversation covers the topics of investing in stocks and real estate, as well as the influence of coaches and therapists. It also delves into personal rules and daily routines that shape individuals&apos; lives. The conversation covers topics related to daily self-care routines, bath and self-care rituals, unpopular opinions and revenge, vulnerability and personal traits, and random opinions and adulting break. The speakers discuss the importance of self-care, personal hygiene, the value of revenge, the need for vulnerability, and the concept of gentle parenting. The conversation delves into the concept of adulthood, the surprising realizations about older people, the influence of parental advice and ideologies, the impact of romantic novels and ideals, and the misconceptions about healing and closure in relationships. The takeaways highlight the overrated nature of healing and closure, as well as the concept of healing within relationships.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Holiday celebrations&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Financial discussions&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Investment strategies Investing in stocks and real estate&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The influence of coaches and therapists Self-care routines&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Personal hygiene&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Unpopular opinions&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Gentle parenting Healing and closure are overrated&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The concept of healing within relationships&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 Holiday Celebrations and Recap&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;06:01 Surprise Visit and Weekend Activities&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;15:05 Investment Strategies&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;37:52 Personal Rules and Daily Routines&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;44:45 Unpopular Opinions and Revenge&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;51:13 Vulnerability and Personal Traits&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;57:52 The Freedom of Adulthood&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;01:04:00 The Misconceptions About Healing and Closure in Relationships&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>01:12:51</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/1f2fc0e8-8247-453d-8fa7-bd96d3423586/logos/9d84469b-2340-4e53-8eab-f9cb22375609.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>16</itunes:episode><itunes:title>In our opinions, the secret admirer and playing the game</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Moneywise Doctor: Understanding Taxes, Working Smarter not Harder, Smart Investing.]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Dr Andy Egwim is a GP, serial entrepreneur, seasoned stock market investor, and an astute financial mentor who founded the MoneyWise Doctor, where he coaches thousands of doctors and medics on the best way to handle their finances and navigate the tax system in the UK and other countries. He has published a best selling book titled the MoneyWise Doctor.</p><p></p><p>In this conversation, Drs Em, MisJ, and Dr Andy discuss taxes, investments and securing our financial future. This episode demystifies UK taxes, pensions, and investments with clear, actionable insights. Learn how to claim tax relief, navigate locum mileage, and avoid the 60% tax trap.</p><p>Discover practical tactics like automating savings and leveraging index funds to keep more of your hard-earned cash.</p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://wealth.You" target="_blank">You</a> can check out Dr Andy's helpful resources on <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://moneywisedoctor.com/" target="_blank">⁠</a><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://moneywisedoctor.com/⁠" target="_blank">https://moneywisedoctor.com/⁠</a></p><p></p><p>You can order Dr Andy's most recent book 'The Moneywise Doctor' here: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://moneywisedoctor.kartra.com/page/Book-launch" target="_blank">⁠</a><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://moneywisedoctor.kartra.com/page/Book-launch⁠" target="_blank">https://moneywisedoctor.kartra.com/page/Book-launch⁠</a> or <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Moneywise-Doctor-Financial-Freedom-Optimise/dp/1919303413" target="_blank">⁠</a><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Moneywise-Doctor-Financial-Freedom-Optimise/dp/1919303413⁠" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.co.uk/Moneywise-Doctor-Financial-Freedom-Optimise/dp/1919303413⁠</a></p><p></p><p>Follow Dr Andy on X, Instagram, YouTube and Instagram @themoneywisedoctor</p><p>⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</p><p>Make sure to follow us on</p><p>Instagram: @<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/loudmurmurspod?igsh=MTNvdzM0dnp0ZHVjdw==" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠loudmurmurspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p>Tiktok: @<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@loudmurmurspod?_r=1&amp;_t=ZN-93YzrtgasFy" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠loudmurmurspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p>Facebook: @<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/share/1HKzcCJPHP/" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠loudmurmurspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">1d0e689d-3bc9-493a-8ef0-383d2d379181</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Loud Murmurs]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:45:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/69674b393c9d4ed5a36f511117b625cd35ebe8de2679803406a6ebeee5565f0d/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIxZDBlNjg5ZC0zYmM5LTQ5M2EtOGVmMC0zODNkMmQzNzkxODEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIxZjJmYzBlOC04MjQ3LTQ1M2QtOGZhNy1iZDk2ZDM0MjM1ODYiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTIzN2I5NjdiOGQ3Mjg1YjA3NzYyNjkiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlkM2U2Yzc2NGRkNTI0ODZlOThlYWE4L2xvdWQtbXVybXVyc3Mtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC02X18xOS0wLTU1Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="109724988" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/1f2fc0e8-8247-453d-8fa7-bd96d3423586/episodes/1d0e689d-3bc9-493a-8ef0-383d2d379181/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Dr Andy Egwim is a GP, serial entrepreneur, seasoned stock market investor, and an astute financial mentor who founded the MoneyWise Doctor, where he coaches thousands of doctors and medics on the best way to handle their finances and navigate the tax system in the UK and other countries. He has published a best selling book titled the MoneyWise Doctor.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this conversation, Drs Em, MisJ, and Dr Andy discuss taxes, investments and securing our financial future. This episode demystifies UK taxes, pensions, and investments with clear, actionable insights. Learn how to claim tax relief, navigate locum mileage, and avoid the 60% tax trap.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Discover practical tactics like automating savings and leveraging index funds to keep more of your hard-earned cash.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://wealth.You&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;You&lt;/a&gt; can check out Dr Andy&apos;s helpful resources on &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://moneywisedoctor.com/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;⁠&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://moneywisedoctor.com/⁠&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://moneywisedoctor.com/⁠&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You can order Dr Andy&apos;s most recent book &apos;The Moneywise Doctor&apos; here: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://moneywisedoctor.kartra.com/page/Book-launch&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;⁠&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://moneywisedoctor.kartra.com/page/Book-launch⁠&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://moneywisedoctor.kartra.com/page/Book-launch⁠&lt;/a&gt; or &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.amazon.co.uk/Moneywise-Doctor-Financial-Freedom-Optimise/dp/1919303413&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;⁠&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.amazon.co.uk/Moneywise-Doctor-Financial-Freedom-Optimise/dp/1919303413⁠&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.amazon.co.uk/Moneywise-Doctor-Financial-Freedom-Optimise/dp/1919303413⁠&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow Dr Andy on X, Instagram, YouTube and Instagram @themoneywisedoctor&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Make sure to follow us on&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instagram: @&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/loudmurmurspod?igsh=MTNvdzM0dnp0ZHVjdw==&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠loudmurmurspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tiktok: @&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.tiktok.com/@loudmurmurspod?_r=1&amp;amp;_t=ZN-93YzrtgasFy&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠loudmurmurspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Facebook: @&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/share/1HKzcCJPHP/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠loudmurmurspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>01:16:12</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/1f2fc0e8-8247-453d-8fa7-bd96d3423586/logos/9d84469b-2340-4e53-8eab-f9cb22375609.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>15</itunes:episode><itunes:title>The Moneywise Doctor: Understanding Taxes, Working Smarter not Harder, Smart Investing.</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Marriage episode: Love, Remarriage, and The Soulmate concept]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Most people only realize too late that societal expectations around marriage have become a heavy burden—especially for women. But what if the real secret to happiness isn’t found in societal approval, but in understanding the true reasons behind remarrying, love, and societal pressure?</p><p>In this candid episode, Emelda, Dumie, and MisJ unravel the invisible chains that keep women trapped in the rat race of societal validation. They explore why older women regret marriage choices, how societal constructs affect remarriage, and why genuine happiness often lies outside societal expectations. You'll discover surprising insights, like the role of media, religious conditioning, and cultural norms in shaping perceptions of love, marriage, and success.</p><p></p><p><b>Join MisJ, Dumie and Em in choosing</b> Farmed Beauty products for all your skincare needs as we do! You can also gift it to your friends and family this season. They are available at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="www.farmedbeauty.com" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.farmedbeauty.com" target="_blank">www.farmedbeauty.com</a><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="www.farmedbeauty.com" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p>Make sure to follow us on</p><p>Instagram: @<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/loudmurmurspod?igsh=MTNvdzM0dnp0ZHVjdw==" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠loudmurmurspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p>Tiktok: @<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@loudmurmurspod?_r=1&amp;_t=ZN-93YzrtgasFy" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠loudmurmurspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p>Facebook: @<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/share/1HKzcCJPHP/" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠loudmurmurspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p>Don't forget to use #LMPodcast or #loudmurmurs to share your thoughts while listening to the podcast on X! Rate the show 5 stars on whatever app you listen to and leave a review, share with everyone you know and if you also watch on YouTube, subscribe, like and leave a comment.</p><p></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">8d2636da-9636-4e87-854e-91c116320a34</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Loud Murmurs]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:39:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/e7d3bb275203c311f4344fea252b678b3c0823446610d9dcf63aaf83f9b2b1cf/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI4ZDI2MzZkYS05NjM2LTRlODctODU0ZS05MWMxMTYzMjBhMzQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIxZjJmYzBlOC04MjQ3LTQ1M2QtOGZhNy1iZDk2ZDM0MjM1ODYiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTIzN2I5NjdiOGQ3Mjg1YjA3NzYyNjkiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjljYjVhMjhjYzhmNGU2MThkOTQxMDhiL2xvdWQtbXVybXVyc3Mtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMy0zMV9fNy0yMi00OC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="94038980" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/1f2fc0e8-8247-453d-8fa7-bd96d3423586/episodes/8d2636da-9636-4e87-854e-91c116320a34/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Most people only realize too late that societal expectations around marriage have become a heavy burden—especially for women. But what if the real secret to happiness isn’t found in societal approval, but in understanding the true reasons behind remarrying, love, and societal pressure?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this candid episode, Emelda, Dumie, and MisJ unravel the invisible chains that keep women trapped in the rat race of societal validation. They explore why older women regret marriage choices, how societal constructs affect remarriage, and why genuine happiness often lies outside societal expectations. You&apos;ll discover surprising insights, like the role of media, religious conditioning, and cultural norms in shaping perceptions of love, marriage, and success.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Join MisJ, Dumie and Em in choosing&lt;/b&gt; Farmed Beauty products for all your skincare needs as we do! You can also gift it to your friends and family this season. They are available at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;www.farmedbeauty.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://www.farmedbeauty.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.farmedbeauty.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;www.farmedbeauty.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Make sure to follow us on&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instagram: @&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/loudmurmurspod?igsh=MTNvdzM0dnp0ZHVjdw==&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠loudmurmurspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tiktok: @&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.tiktok.com/@loudmurmurspod?_r=1&amp;amp;_t=ZN-93YzrtgasFy&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠loudmurmurspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Facebook: @&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/share/1HKzcCJPHP/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠loudmurmurspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Don&apos;t forget to use #LMPodcast or #loudmurmurs to share your thoughts while listening to the podcast on X! Rate the show 5 stars on whatever app you listen to and leave a review, share with everyone you know and if you also watch on YouTube, subscribe, like and leave a comment.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>01:05:18</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/1f2fc0e8-8247-453d-8fa7-bd96d3423586/logos/9d84469b-2340-4e53-8eab-f9cb22375609.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>14</itunes:episode><itunes:title>The Marriage episode: Love, Remarriage, and The Soulmate concept</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stereotypes and false narratives: the bane of womanhood]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation delves into the empowerment and independence of women, highlighting the importance of women making their own decisions and being self-sufficient. It also addresses the challenges of gender stereotypes and societal expectations placed on women, emphasizing the need to challenge and overcome these barriers. It emphasizes personal accountability and the importance of financial autonomy for women.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Women's independence and decision-making</li><li>Challenges of gender stereotypes and expectations Financial independence</li><li>Self-sufficiency Personal accountability</li><li>Empowerment through financial independence</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Empowerment and Independence</li><li>19:58 Gender Stereotypes and Expectations</li><li>26:29 The Pressure to Conform</li><li>38:45 The Narrative of Post-Breakup Transformation</li><li>50:10 Healing from Toxic Relationships</li><li>01:13:44 Taking Charge of Your Life</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">7da3b42f-4fa4-432d-ba04-31dba4049f5d</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Loud Murmurs]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:42:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/b7e91dbfe46694176bc942ac42d000f8ad1163929513b8e1eb2846cea785f2c7/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI3ZGEzYjQyZi00ZmE0LTQzMmQtYmEwNC0zMWRiYTQwNDlmNWQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIxZjJmYzBlOC04MjQ3LTQ1M2QtOGZhNy1iZDk2ZDM0MjM1ODYiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTIzN2I5NjdiOGQ3Mjg1YjA3NzYyNjkiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjljMTJmMWNhYmUxMzU3NWE5Yjg3MjZhL2xvdWQtbXVybXVyc3Mtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMy0yM19fMTMtMTYtMjgubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="99003708" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/1f2fc0e8-8247-453d-8fa7-bd96d3423586/episodes/7da3b42f-4fa4-432d-ba04-31dba4049f5d/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation delves into the empowerment and independence of women, highlighting the importance of women making their own decisions and being self-sufficient. It also addresses the challenges of gender stereotypes and societal expectations placed on women, emphasizing the need to challenge and overcome these barriers. It emphasizes personal accountability and the importance of financial autonomy for women.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Women&apos;s independence and decision-making&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Challenges of gender stereotypes and expectations Financial independence&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Self-sufficiency Personal accountability&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Empowerment through financial independence&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 Empowerment and Independence&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;19:58 Gender Stereotypes and Expectations&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;26:29 The Pressure to Conform&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;38:45 The Narrative of Post-Breakup Transformation&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;50:10 Healing from Toxic Relationships&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;01:13:44 Taking Charge of Your Life&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>01:08:45</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/1f2fc0e8-8247-453d-8fa7-bd96d3423586/logos/9d84469b-2340-4e53-8eab-f9cb22375609.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>13</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Stereotypes and false narratives: the bane of womanhood</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[The ''Mixing Business With Pleasure'' episode]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>This week's episode is an overlap of last week's episode where we read out a heartfelt comment from one of our listeners. We also went deep into mixing business with pleasure, doing business with friends and family, and the downsides and a few upsides of it.</p><p>Mother's day is on the 15 March and we shared our thoughts on the perfect gift for mums. Happy mother's day !!! Enjoy the episode guys!</p><p></p><p></p><p><b>Join MisJ, Dumie and Em in choosing</b> Farmed Beauty products for all your skincare needs as we do! You can also gift it to your friends and family this season. They are available at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="www.farmedbeauty.com" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.farmedbeauty.com" target="_blank">www.farmedbeauty.com</a><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="www.farmedbeauty.com" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p></p><p>Make sure to follow us on</p><p>Instagram: @<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/loudmurmurspod?igsh=MTNvdzM0dnp0ZHVjdw==" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠loudmurmurspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p>Tiktok: @<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@loudmurmurspod?_r=1&amp;_t=ZN-93YzrtgasFy" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠loudmurmurspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p>Facebook: @<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/share/1HKzcCJPHP/" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠loudmurmurspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p>Don't forget to use #LMPodcast or #loudmurmurs to share your thoughts while listening to the podcast on X! Rate the show 5 stars on whatever app you listen to and leave a review, share with everyone you know and if you also watch on YouTube, subscribe, like and leave a comment.</p><p></p><p></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">d3562eb2-ab69-4769-a598-15c3e7c8d1ae</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Loud Murmurs]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/33277cdb60e36f199e13ef3abc1c28bce27a95d97dfa019bd0246bbc6d54b322/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJkMzU2MmViMi1hYjY5LTQ3NjktYTU5OC0xNWMzZTdjOGQxYWUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIxZjJmYzBlOC04MjQ3LTQ1M2QtOGZhNy1iZDk2ZDM0MjM1ODYiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTIzN2I5NjdiOGQ3Mjg1YjA3NzYyNjkiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlhOWRkNGJjNmUzOGE5NTQ0OGI2OTE2L2xvdWQtbXVybXVyc3Mtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMy01X18yMC00NS0xNS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="86424809" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/1f2fc0e8-8247-453d-8fa7-bd96d3423586/episodes/d3562eb2-ab69-4769-a598-15c3e7c8d1ae/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;This week&apos;s episode is an overlap of last week&apos;s episode where we read out a heartfelt comment from one of our listeners. We also went deep into mixing business with pleasure, doing business with friends and family, and the downsides and a few upsides of it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mother&apos;s day is on the 15 March and we shared our thoughts on the perfect gift for mums. Happy mother&apos;s day !!! Enjoy the episode guys!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Join MisJ, Dumie and Em in choosing&lt;/b&gt; Farmed Beauty products for all your skincare needs as we do! You can also gift it to your friends and family this season. They are available at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;www.farmedbeauty.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://www.farmedbeauty.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.farmedbeauty.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;www.farmedbeauty.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Make sure to follow us on&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instagram: @&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/loudmurmurspod?igsh=MTNvdzM0dnp0ZHVjdw==&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠loudmurmurspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tiktok: @&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.tiktok.com/@loudmurmurspod?_r=1&amp;amp;_t=ZN-93YzrtgasFy&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠loudmurmurspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Facebook: @&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/share/1HKzcCJPHP/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠loudmurmurspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Don&apos;t forget to use #LMPodcast or #loudmurmurs to share your thoughts while listening to the podcast on X! Rate the show 5 stars on whatever app you listen to and leave a review, share with everyone you know and if you also watch on YouTube, subscribe, like and leave a comment.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>01:00:01</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/1f2fc0e8-8247-453d-8fa7-bd96d3423586/logos/9d84469b-2340-4e53-8eab-f9cb22375609.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>12</itunes:episode><itunes:title>The &apos;&apos;Mixing Business With Pleasure&apos;&apos; episode</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[The ''Financial Abuse, Subtle Gaslighting and Finessing'' episode]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this hot episode, Em, Dumie, and MisJ delve into real-life stories that reveal the dark side of relationship and money. From wives hiding savings to husbands controlling expenditures, we expose how financial abuse can undermine even the strongest bonds. We unpack scams, secrecy, manipulation and gaslighting pro-max, and betrayal that many are too afraid to confront.</p><p>This episode isn't just about spotting red flags; it's about empowering you to reclaim control over your finances and your peace of mind. Whether you're in a budding relationship or a long-term marriage, failing to recognize financial abuse can cost you everything.</p><p></p><p>If you or anyone is going through any form of abuse in the UK, please speak up or contact <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/" target="_blank">⁠</a><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/⁠" target="_blank">https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/⁠</a></p><p></p><p><b>Join MisJ, Dumie and Em in choosing</b> Farmed Beauty products for all your skincare needs as we do! You can also gift it to your friends and family this season. They are available at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="www.farmedbeauty.com" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.farmedbeauty.com" target="_blank">www.farmedbeauty.com</a><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="www.farmedbeauty.com" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p></p><p>Make sure to follow us on</p><p>Instagram: @<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/loudmurmurspod?igsh=MTNvdzM0dnp0ZHVjdw==" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠loudmurmurspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p>Tiktok: @<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@loudmurmurspod?_r=1&amp;_t=ZN-93YzrtgasFy" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠loudmurmurspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p>Facebook: @<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/share/1HKzcCJPHP/" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠loudmurmurspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p>Don't forget to use #LMPodcast or #loudmurmurs to share your thoughts while listening to the podcast on X! Rate the show 5 stars on whatever app you listen to and leave a review, share with everyone you know and if you also watch on YouTube, subscribe, like and leave a comment.</p><p></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">2bf0bcaf-7a0f-4939-8e86-af8a0ea7dd25</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Loud Murmurs]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 06:15:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/dabc3a343a13f16e978932788ca2e8109311ddbb3e654ad51f79bc416f2249e6/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIyYmYwYmNhZi03YTBmLTQ5MzktOGU4Ni1hZjhhMGVhN2RkMjUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIxZjJmYzBlOC04MjQ3LTQ1M2QtOGZhNy1iZDk2ZDM0MjM1ODYiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTIzN2I5NjdiOGQ3Mjg1YjA3NzYyNjkiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlhNGIxNGQzMTAzYTg0Yjg3MjNmNWFkL2xvdWQtbXVybXVyc3Mtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMy0xX18yMi0zNi0xMy5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="100912737" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/1f2fc0e8-8247-453d-8fa7-bd96d3423586/episodes/2bf0bcaf-7a0f-4939-8e86-af8a0ea7dd25/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this hot episode, Em, Dumie, and MisJ delve into real-life stories that reveal the dark side of relationship and money. From wives hiding savings to husbands controlling expenditures, we expose how financial abuse can undermine even the strongest bonds. We unpack scams, secrecy, manipulation and gaslighting pro-max, and betrayal that many are too afraid to confront.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode isn&apos;t just about spotting red flags; it&apos;s about empowering you to reclaim control over your finances and your peace of mind. Whether you&apos;re in a budding relationship or a long-term marriage, failing to recognize financial abuse can cost you everything.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you or anyone is going through any form of abuse in the UK, please speak up or contact &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;⁠&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/⁠&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/⁠&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Join MisJ, Dumie and Em in choosing&lt;/b&gt; Farmed Beauty products for all your skincare needs as we do! You can also gift it to your friends and family this season. They are available at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;www.farmedbeauty.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://www.farmedbeauty.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.farmedbeauty.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;www.farmedbeauty.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Make sure to follow us on&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instagram: @&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/loudmurmurspod?igsh=MTNvdzM0dnp0ZHVjdw==&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;⁠⁠⁠⁠loudmurmurspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tiktok: @&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.tiktok.com/@loudmurmurspod?_r=1&amp;amp;_t=ZN-93YzrtgasFy&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;⁠⁠⁠⁠loudmurmurspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Facebook: @&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/share/1HKzcCJPHP/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;⁠⁠⁠⁠loudmurmurspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Don&apos;t forget to use #LMPodcast or #loudmurmurs to share your thoughts while listening to the podcast on X! Rate the show 5 stars on whatever app you listen to and leave a review, share with everyone you know and if you also watch on YouTube, subscribe, like and leave a comment.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>01:10:05</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/1f2fc0e8-8247-453d-8fa7-bd96d3423586/logos/9d84469b-2340-4e53-8eab-f9cb22375609.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>11</itunes:episode><itunes:title>The &apos;&apos;Financial Abuse, Subtle Gaslighting and Finessing&apos;&apos; episode</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>