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    <description><![CDATA[<p class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer">The Quiet Knowing is a deeply reflective podcast about the moments in life when the noise fades, certainty disappears, and all we are left with is the quiet voice within us. It is a space for honest conversations about faith, identity, healing, purpose, culture, womanhood, loss, change and the silent seasons that shape who we become.<span class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchor"></span></p>
<p>Through personal stories and meaningful discussions, each episode explores what happens when life does not unfold as expected, when prayers seem unanswered, when direction feels unclear, and when we are forced to sit with ourselves more deeply. The podcast is not about pretending to have everything figured out. It is about recognising the wisdom, truth and courage that often emerge in stillness.</p>
<p>The Quiet Knowing invites listeners to slow down, reflect and reconnect with the part of themselves that may have been ignored, doubted or silenced. It is a reminder that even in uncertainty, there can be clarity; even in silence, there can be growth; and even when the way forward is not yet visible, something within us may already know.</p>
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<p>The Book is out! When Heaven was silent.<br /><br />Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/0dDrxWzphttps://amzn.eu/d/0dDrxWzp</p>]]></description>
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          <itunes:summary>`The Quiet Knowing is a reflective podcast exploring faith, identity, healing, culture, purpose and the silent seasons that shape us. Through honest conversations and personal stories, each episode creates space to examine the things we carry quietly, the truths we struggle to name and the wisdom that can emerge when life becomes still.

This is a space for vulnerability without shame, faith without pretence and healing that includes both prayer and practical support. The Quiet Knowing invites listeners to slow down, reconnect with their voice and recognise that even in uncertainty, something within them may already know.</itunes:summary>
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        <title>26 Years Rooted: Friendship, Family &amp; Mental Health</title>
        <itunes:title>26 Years Rooted: Friendship, Family &amp; Mental Health</itunes:title>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>hey so we're back we've got a new guest today. And this guest is extremely special there to my heart how dare i don't even know extremely there friendship of how many years, it was like 25 plus it can't be 25 it's 2001 in one is 2000 since 2000 yeah hold on what's that oh 26 years ouch, wow 26 26 years next month actually we could have had a 26 year old a grown adult literally oh my god, but yeah friendship of 26 years and stronger and greater we ain't going nowhere nothing's happening nothing's shaking nothing is moving we're those bridges already, we're down deep you know the roots, we're in the roots aren't we and yeah so this is the one and only oh I don't even know how to say I'm mega proud of her. I always sing her praises everywhere I go. I'm always so proud of her. I just, she's just the one. Her name is the one and only. Introduce yourself. Drum roll. Drum roll, please. Suzanne. Yes Suzanne you want to well let the one thing you know my girl is a Cambridge graduate like full Cambridge graduate, I don't think you understand every time I introduce her I think that's the first thing I actually say like this is my girl like she graduated from Cambridge and, I'm just like she had a full scholarship she did everything she don't have no student loan But yeah, because brain and beauty, you know, can't get any better, can they? Oh, stop. So you want to talk a bit more about yourself? Who you are? Yeah. Go for it.</p>
<p>This episode features longtime friends reflecting on a 26-year bond while discussing motherhood, mental health, grief, work–life balance and practical self-care. Suzanne shares experiences from her career and family life, and the hosts offer honest advice about support networks, saying "no," and finding peace amid success.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>The book is out now! When Heaven Was Silent: https://amzn.eu/d/0fh8IT5f</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>hey so we're back we've got a new guest today. And this guest is extremely special there to my heart how dare i don't even know extremely there friendship of how many years, it was like 25 plus it can't be 25 it's 2001 in one is 2000 since 2000 yeah hold on what's that oh 26 years ouch, wow 26 26 years next month actually we could have had a 26 year old a grown adult literally oh my god, but yeah friendship of 26 years and stronger and greater we ain't going nowhere nothing's happening nothing's shaking nothing is moving we're those bridges already, we're down deep you know the roots, we're in the roots aren't we and yeah so this is the one and only oh I don't even know how to say I'm mega proud of her. I always sing her praises everywhere I go. I'm always so proud of her. I just, she's just the one. Her name is the one and only. Introduce yourself. Drum roll. Drum roll, please. Suzanne. Yes Suzanne you want to well let the one thing you know my girl is a Cambridge graduate like full Cambridge graduate, I don't think you understand every time I introduce her I think that's the first thing I actually say like this is my girl like she graduated from Cambridge and, I'm just like she had a full scholarship she did everything she don't have no student loan But yeah, because brain and beauty, you know, can't get any better, can they? Oh, stop. So you want to talk a bit more about yourself? Who you are? Yeah. Go for it.</p>
<p>This episode features longtime friends reflecting on a 26-year bond while discussing motherhood, mental health, grief, work–life balance and practical self-care. Suzanne shares experiences from her career and family life, and the hosts offer honest advice about support networks, saying "no," and finding peace amid success.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>The book is out now! When Heaven Was Silent: https://amzn.eu/d/0fh8IT5f</p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[hey so we're back we've got a new guest today. And this guest is extremely special there to my heart how dare i don't even know extremely there friendship of how many years, it was like 25 plus it can't be 25 it's 2001 in one is 2000 since 2000 yeah hold on what's that oh 26 years ouch, wow 26 26 years next month actually we could have had a 26 year old a grown adult literally oh my god, but yeah friendship of 26 years and stronger and greater we ain't going nowhere nothing's happening nothing's shaking nothing is moving we're those bridges already, we're down deep you know the roots, we're in the roots aren't we and yeah so this is the one and only oh I don't even know how to say I'm mega proud of her. I always sing her praises everywhere I go. I'm always so proud of her. I just, she's just the one. Her name is the one and only. Introduce yourself. Drum roll. Drum roll, please. Suzanne. Yes Suzanne you want to well let the one thing you know my girl is a Cambridge graduate like full Cambridge graduate, I don't think you understand every time I introduce her I think that's the first thing I actually say like this is my girl like she graduated from Cambridge and, I'm just like she had a full scholarship she did everything she don't have no student loan But yeah, because brain and beauty, you know, can't get any better, can they? Oh, stop. So you want to talk a bit more about yourself? Who you are? Yeah. Go for it.
This episode features longtime friends reflecting on a 26-year bond while discussing motherhood, mental health, grief, work–life balance and practical self-care. Suzanne shares experiences from her career and family life, and the hosts offer honest advice about support networks, saying "no," and finding peace amid success.
 
The book is out now! When Heaven Was Silent: https://amzn.eu/d/0fh8IT5f]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>Unfiltered: Black Women Share Their Truths</title>
        <itunes:title>Unfiltered: Black Women Share Their Truths</itunes:title>
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                    <comments>https://ThequietKnowing.podbean.com/e/unfiltered-black-women-share-their-truths/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 08:24:40 -0300</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode introduces a safe, open space where Black women—and all women—can share honest stories about motherhood, work, hardship and joy. Listeners are invited to be themselves, speak freely, and find support.</p>
<p>By sharing experiences, women realise they are not alone, gain strength, and help others heal. Reach out to join the conversation and be heard.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>My book is out now. You can buy it on Amazon or on my Payhip page.</p>
<p>Amazon:</p>
<p>Search: When Heaven Was Silent</p>
<p>Payhip:</p>
<p>https://payhip.com/b/gv6DP</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode introduces a safe, open space where Black women—and all women—can share honest stories about motherhood, work, hardship and joy. Listeners are invited to be themselves, speak freely, and find support.</p>
<p>By sharing experiences, women realise they are not alone, gain strength, and help others heal. Reach out to join the conversation and be heard.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>My book is out now. You can buy it on Amazon or on my Payhip page.</p>
<p>Amazon:</p>
<p>Search: When Heaven Was Silent</p>
<p>Payhip:</p>
<p>https://payhip.com/b/gv6DP</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode introduces a safe, open space where Black women—and all women—can share honest stories about motherhood, work, hardship and joy. Listeners are invited to be themselves, speak freely, and find support.
By sharing experiences, women realise they are not alone, gain strength, and help others heal. Reach out to join the conversation and be heard.
 
My book is out now. You can buy it on Amazon or on my Payhip page.
Amazon:
Search: When Heaven Was Silent
Payhip:
https://payhip.com/b/gv6DP]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>When 'Strong' Becomes a Burden: Women's Hidden Struggles</title>
        <itunes:title>When 'Strong' Becomes a Burden: Women's Hidden Struggles</itunes:title>
        <link>https://ThequietKnowing.podbean.com/e/when-strong-becomes-a-burden-womens-hidden-struggles/</link>
                    <comments>https://ThequietKnowing.podbean.com/e/when-strong-becomes-a-burden-womens-hidden-struggles/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:38:25 -0300</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Two friends hold a candid weekly conversation about when being called "strong" stops feeling like a compliment. They explore how women mask pain, the importance of therapy and safe spaces, and why trust among women can be difficult after trauma.</p>
<p>The episode also covers self-care, setting boundaries, replacing draining habits like aimless social media with intentional, replenishing activities, and learning to ask for help and make room for healing.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Two friends hold a candid weekly conversation about when being called "strong" stops feeling like a compliment. They explore how women mask pain, the importance of therapy and safe spaces, and why trust among women can be difficult after trauma.</p>
<p>The episode also covers self-care, setting boundaries, replacing draining habits like aimless social media with intentional, replenishing activities, and learning to ask for help and make room for healing.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Two friends hold a candid weekly conversation about when being called "strong" stops feeling like a compliment. They explore how women mask pain, the importance of therapy and safe spaces, and why trust among women can be difficult after trauma.The episode also covers self-care, setting boundaries, replacing draining habits like aimless social media with intentional, replenishing activities, and learning to ask for help and make room for healing.]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>When Heaven Went Quiet: Voices From Silence</title>
        <itunes:title>When Heaven Went Quiet: Voices From Silence</itunes:title>
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                    <comments>https://ThequietKnowing.podbean.com/e/when-heaven-went-quiet-voices-from-silence/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 21:20:36 -0300</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer">This first episode of The Quiet Knowing Podcast explores suffering in silence, emotional trauma, cultural pressure and healing within Nigerian and Christian communities.</p>
<p>Many people are taught to remain strong, keep praying and carry responsibility for others, even while privately experiencing pain, anxiety, disappointment or emotional exhaustion. Within some families, churches and cultural environments, vulnerability can be misunderstood as weakness, making it difficult to speak honestly or ask for support.</p>
<p>The hosts discuss how Nigerian culture, Christian faith and family expectations can shape the way people respond to trauma. They explore the difference between genuine strength and emotional suppression, as well as the importance of creating safe spaces where people can speak without shame, judgement or fear.</p>
<p>This honest conversation also examines the relationship between prayer, therapy and practical action. Faith remains an important part of healing, but support may also include counselling, healthy boundaries, trusted friendships, sisterhood and professional help. Prayer and therapy do not have to oppose one another—they can work together.</p>
<p>The episode explores how supportive relationships and strong communities can help transform silence into conversation, isolation into connection and pain into healing and purpose.</p>
<p>Topics discussed include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Suffering in silence</li>
<li>Nigerian culture and family expectations</li>
<li>Christian faith and emotional healing</li>
<li>Trauma and vulnerability</li>
<li>Prayer and practical action</li>
<li>Therapy and counselling</li>
<li>Sisterhood and support networks</li>
<li>Turning pain into purpose</li>
</ul>
<p>Download the free Relationship Clarity Workbook:
<a href='https://thequietknowing.co.uk/'>https://thequietknowing.co.uk/</a></p>
<p>Follow The Quiet Knowing on Instagram:
@thequietknowings</p>
<p>When Heaven Was Silent by Lucy D. Ola is coming soon.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer">This first episode of The Quiet Knowing Podcast explores suffering in silence, emotional trauma, cultural pressure and healing within Nigerian and Christian communities.</p>
<p>Many people are taught to remain strong, keep praying and carry responsibility for others, even while privately experiencing pain, anxiety, disappointment or emotional exhaustion. Within some families, churches and cultural environments, vulnerability can be misunderstood as weakness, making it difficult to speak honestly or ask for support.</p>
<p>The hosts discuss how Nigerian culture, Christian faith and family expectations can shape the way people respond to trauma. They explore the difference between genuine strength and emotional suppression, as well as the importance of creating safe spaces where people can speak without shame, judgement or fear.</p>
<p>This honest conversation also examines the relationship between prayer, therapy and practical action. Faith remains an important part of healing, but support may also include counselling, healthy boundaries, trusted friendships, sisterhood and professional help. Prayer and therapy do not have to oppose one another—they can work together.</p>
<p>The episode explores how supportive relationships and strong communities can help transform silence into conversation, isolation into connection and pain into healing and purpose.</p>
<p>Topics discussed include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Suffering in silence</li>
<li>Nigerian culture and family expectations</li>
<li>Christian faith and emotional healing</li>
<li>Trauma and vulnerability</li>
<li>Prayer and practical action</li>
<li>Therapy and counselling</li>
<li>Sisterhood and support networks</li>
<li>Turning pain into purpose</li>
</ul>
<p>Download the free Relationship Clarity Workbook:<br>
<a href='https://thequietknowing.co.uk/'>https://thequietknowing.co.uk/</a></p>
<p>Follow The Quiet Knowing on Instagram:<br>
@thequietknowings</p>
<p>When Heaven Was Silent by Lucy D. Ola is coming soon.</p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This first episode of The Quiet Knowing Podcast explores suffering in silence, emotional trauma, cultural pressure and healing within Nigerian and Christian communities.
Many people are taught to remain strong, keep praying and carry responsibility for others, even while privately experiencing pain, anxiety, disappointment or emotional exhaustion. Within some families, churches and cultural environments, vulnerability can be misunderstood as weakness, making it difficult to speak honestly or ask for support.
The hosts discuss how Nigerian culture, Christian faith and family expectations can shape the way people respond to trauma. They explore the difference between genuine strength and emotional suppression, as well as the importance of creating safe spaces where people can speak without shame, judgement or fear.
This honest conversation also examines the relationship between prayer, therapy and practical action. Faith remains an important part of healing, but support may also include counselling, healthy boundaries, trusted friendships, sisterhood and professional help. Prayer and therapy do not have to oppose one another—they can work together.
The episode explores how supportive relationships and strong communities can help transform silence into conversation, isolation into connection and pain into healing and purpose.
Topics discussed include:

Suffering in silence
Nigerian culture and family expectations
Christian faith and emotional healing
Trauma and vulnerability
Prayer and practical action
Therapy and counselling
Sisterhood and support networks
Turning pain into purpose

Download the free Relationship Clarity Workbook:https://thequietknowing.co.uk/
Follow The Quiet Knowing on Instagram:@thequietknowings
When Heaven Was Silent by Lucy D. Ola is coming soon.]]></itunes:summary>
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