Explore every episode of the podcast Free to Grow with Jerome Mbaga
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meet my teddy bear: Jake! | 10 Oct 2025 | 00:11:44 | |
Everyone needs someone you can count on when you're going through a hard week. For me it was Jake! Starting with my love for Calvin & Hobbes stories, Jake has become a fundamental piece of my life. What about your teddy bear? | |||
| Why I like being sad | 02 Oct 2025 | 00:29:41 | |
Why do we attach profound meaning to moments, music, and people? In this introspective episode, we dive deep into the craving for emotional depth. We explore the beautiful, complicated, and sometimes messy reasons we look for a connection that feels bigger than ourselves. 00:00 We're growing 03:06 My reasons 15:30 Playing judge 24:30 Best music for this vibe | |||
| Stupidity is key! | 25 Sep 2025 | 00:22:54 | |
The average human says 10,000 - 20,000 words every single day yet still falls short from hearing others or feeling that the words hold weight. How do you fix this? Recognizing that you might not always be right. Join me while I talk about ways I’ve struggled and succeeded with this ideology! 00:34 What I've been up to 06:35 You're being self-destructive 10:11 Storytime 15:04 Something to learn now 19:43 Promise yourself this | |||
| Levelling up your fashion game | 18 Sep 2025 | 00:41:35 | |
Ever stare into a closet full of clothes and feel like you have nothing to wear? Me too. We're smashing that problem for good. This episode breaks down fashion as a tool for self-expression, how to build a personalized style (without breaking the bank), and exposing the top 3 worst fashion trends right now. Instead of telling you to wear tight skinny jeans and dad jokes t-shirts like younger me, i’ll finish by putting you on to three BANGER clothing stores to shop at, including one you already own. 00:00 Introduction 01:26 Identity formation through fashion 15:27 Building a personalized sense of style 30:15 Top 3 worst fashion trends 34:22 Putting you on 3 stores 39:02 The secret | |||
| Politics & Morality: Charlie Kirk | 11 Sep 2025 | 00:25:59 | |
In light of recent events, Jerome pays respect, evaluates, and comments on the influence of Right-wing activist, Charlie Kirk. Jerome discusses the importance of universal ideologies while inviting you to criticize his logic. 00:00 Hello + my posters 02:21 Conversation perspective 03:35 Why this episode? 09:40 Universability 16:50 Why a good opinion ACTUALLY matters 19:26 Politics & Morality 23:20 My full opinion 24:21 Final comments | |||
| 7 mins of 7 takeaways from 7 days at university | 04 Sep 2025 | 00:08:51 | |
Turning up the pace, Jerome discusses the 7 main lessons he has taken away from university over his first week. Regardless of your attention span, you will leave this episode with a sense of relatability, relief, or confidence! 00:00 Introduction 00:42 Making friends 01:39 Chill dawg 02:47 It's ok 03:39 Best organization software/system 04:58 Showing up for people 05:50 Roommate/friend hack 06:57 Advice you need to hear 07:38 Closing | |||
| Be ready for that moment | 29 Aug 2025 | 00:14:04 | |
After waiting for as long as he could remember, Jerome finally moves away for university. Stepping into opportunity, he discuss how setting small or large goals can often be useless unless... 00:00 Moving to university! 02:30 The optimal version of you 06:04 How to format goals 08:48 Why this method is better 10:54 My experience 13:26 Closing | |||
| How to make friends 101 | 21 Aug 2025 | 00:27:19 | |
Going back to kindergarten lessons, Jerome discuss the challenges and joys that come with making new friends! However amazing you are, this episode is bound to teach you something! (or so they say) 00:00 Hey! 01:44 Why do we want to have friends? 02:48 The secret trick 11:28 Where to find friends 15:19 My biggest piece of advice 23:30 My kindergarten bully 25:59 Just say hi | |||
| Moving away from important People, Places, and Things | 14 Aug 2025 | 00:28:30 | |
Moving to university in two weeks, I talk about facing some uncomfortable fears that come with moving away and how to navigate through it. I hope this helps you through whatever move you are making! 00:00 Life Recap 05:27 Natural emotions 07:12 Past fears 11:50 Present fears 15:30 Future fears 24:23 Takeaway | |||
| My weirdly specific, odd, and deep top 5 | 07 Aug 2025 | 00:23:25 | |
Finally taking a chill pill on serious discusions, episode 3 talks about my little joys in life and most likely some of yours :) 00:00 Overview of my week 02:53 Weirdly Specific Top 5 07:35 Odd Top 5 15:00 Deep Top 5 | |||
| How do you intend to live your life? | 31 Jul 2025 | 00:21:24 | |
Turning the pen to you, Jerome Mbaga invites listeners to reflect and question the current direction of their life. Faced with a terrifying philospical question, Jerome discusses the importance of grounding ones self to find stabilty in themselves, their life, and time. | |||
| Meet Jerome! (Lore Dump) | 24 Jul 2025 | 00:34:21 | |
Commencing on a journey of self-exploration and personal growth, Jerome Mbaga introduces listeners to the inaugural episode of his podcast, 'Free to Grow'. The discourse is comprised of a rich tapestry of personal anecdotes and reflections that encapsulate his multifaceted life experiences. As a recent high school graduate from St. Michael's College School, with aspirations of pursuing a career in medicine, Jerome candidly shares his tumultuous past, including the challenges of navigating a complex family dynamic marked by trauma. His narrative reveals a profound yearning for freedom from the constraints of his upbringing and a desire to evolve into a more compassionate individual for those around him. The podcast serves as a platform for Jerome to articulate his thoughts, engage in meaningful conversations, and foster connections with his audience, ultimately aiming to inspire others on their personal journeys of growth and self-discovery. 00:00 Introduction 03:30 My history 07:10 What makes me happy 15:10 Why I'm starting a podcast 20:25 Abortion & Suicide 28:57 Decision to live 32:04 Closing | |||