In this episode, Third Culture Therapy’s Layla speaks with award-winning journalist, author, and cultural commentator Yomi Adegoke about the intersections of culture, identity, and mental wellbeing. Drawing on her experiences growing up Nigerian-British, Yomi reflects on representation, online accountability, and the complexities of Black British identity in media and public discourse. Layla and Yomi explore cultural heritage, community grounding, and the ongoing challenges and progress in creating more nuanced and inclusive narratives.

💬 Topics Covered:✔️ Black British identity and cultural diversity✔️ Growing up Nigerian-British and navigating belonging✔️ Representation, visibility, and media narratives✔️ Online accountability, backlash, and mental health✔️ Writing Slay In Your Lane and centring Black women✔️ Anti-racist literature and political shifts post-2020✔️ Community, heritage, and grounding practices

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

00:54 Exploring Cultural Identity

02:16 Black British Identity and Influences

04:22 Navigating Cultural Differences

06:46 The Impact of Representation

11:30 Writing 'Slay In Your Lane'

15:17 Comparing Black British and American Experiences

21:12 Reflections on Progress and Challenges

24:16 Navigating Post-2020 Social Dynamics

24:43 The Backlash and Political Shifts

25:32 The Importance of Anti-Racist Literature

28:37 Writing for Black Women

31:49 Exploring Fiction During Lockdown

33:09 The Complexity of Online Accountability

40:03 Balancing Online Presence and Mental Health

43:03 Grounding in Community and Heritage

45:10 Upcoming Projects and Future Plans

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Erscheinungs­datum: 11.2.2026, 15:25:47