Synopsis
Your favorite truth teller, comedian, Amanda Seales, is dropping gems with, Small Doses, a weekly podcast that brings you potent truths for everyday use.
Episodes
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Side Effects of White Dissent (with Dr. Myriam François)
14/05/2025 Duration: 51minThis week, we're joined by British journalist and documentary filmmaker Dr. Myriam François to talk about navigating the world as a white Muslim person, the limitations of inter-class allyship, and how the world perceives the current state of US politics.For more content, subscribe to our Youtube and Patreon!
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Side Effects of Engaging Youth In Activism (with Kimberly Latrice Jones)
07/05/2025 Duration: 46minThis week, we are joined by activist, author, and filmmaker Kimberly Latrice Jones, to talk about focusing on local practical ways to help the youth get involved in civics, why the older generations need to put their thirst for power aside, and the difference between Black policy vs. Black politics. Make sure to check out Kimberly's work with Vocation Ventures and The Aster Project.For more content, subscribe to our Youtube and Patreon!
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Side Effects of Being Neurodivergent (with Margaux Joffe)
30/04/2025 Duration: 01h01minThis week, we talk to Margaux Joffe, Board Certified Cognitive Specialist (BCCS), Certified Accessibility Professional (CPACC), and the founder of Minds of All Kinds. We get into the spectrum of neurodiversity, the social identity of neurodivergence, tools for coping with daily stressors and challenges, and learning how to advocate for yourself.
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Side Effects of Ryan Coogler's Sinners
23/04/2025 Duration: 01h46minThis week, we're bringing you a special crossover episode with Views From Amandaland, where I break down the narrative genius of Ryan Coogler's new film Sinners. For more content, subscribe to our Youtube and Patreon!
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Side Effects of Brotherhood As Community (with Rasu Jilani & Daoud Abeid)
16/04/2025 Duration: 54minThis week, we are joined by Rasu Jilani & Daoud Abeid, two of the co-founders of Men At Work Healing, to talk about spiritual eploration, ecosystems vs. egosystems, and how men can overcome the patriarchy and do the internal work.For more content, subscribe to our Youtube and Patreon!
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Side Effects of How COVID Affected Young Lives (with Mahogany L. Browne)
09/04/2025 Duration: 53minThis week, poet, author, organizer, and educator Mahogany L. Browne joins us to reflect on our time in COVID lockdown, the impact it had on kids and teenagers, whether community has been strengthened or weakened in the years since, and her new book, A Bird in the Air Means We Can Still Breathe.
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Side Effects of Transparency
02/04/2025 Duration: 36minThis week, we unpack the ups and downs of speaking your truth, how to navigate the balance between honesty and TMI, and the reasons why the people in your life may or may not choose to be transparent with you.
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Side Effects of Sudan 101 (with Sara Elhassan)
26/03/2025 Duration: 56minThis week, Sara Elhassan educates us on the ongoing war and humanitarian crisis in Sudan, and the misperceptions of the country in both the West and the Arab world.Follow Sara @bsonblastFor more content, subscribe to our Youtube and Patreon!
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Side Effects of Data as Revolution Part 2 (with Mona Chalabi)
19/03/2025 Duration: 33minThis week, we’re back with the second part of our conversation with award-winning writer, illustrator, and data journalist Mona Chalabi, to talk about letting go of the idea of comfort, why America has a lot to learn about revolution, and the ways journalists have failed the public.For more content, subscribe to our Youtube and Patreon!
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Side Effects of Data as Revolution Part 1 (with Mona Chalabi)
12/03/2025 Duration: 39minThis week, we’re joined by award-winning writer, illustrator, and data journalist Mona Chalabi, to talk about career pivots, the mixed emotions of getting a seat at the table, and the importance of cutting through the noise to deliver a clear message.For more content, subscribe to our Youtube and Patreon!
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REPLAY: Side Effects of Radicalism (with Bree Newsome)
05/03/2025 Duration: 58minThis week, we revisit our repiosde with artist, activist, and filmmaker Bree Newsome to discuss the powerful connection between radicalism and activism and how radical actions can inspire change.For more content, subscribe to our Youtube and Patreon!
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Side Effects of Prophecy Journalism (with Karen Attiah)
26/02/2025 Duration: 50minThis week, we're joined by Karen Attiah, Global Opinions editor and columnist for The Washington Post, to talk about processing the world from a place of curiosity, staying consistant in your mission, and balancing power with beauty.Become a member of the Seales Squad and get exclusive access to bonus content at https://www.patreon.com/amandaseales
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Side Effects of Anti-Asian Racism Pt. 2 (with Dr. Connie Wun)
19/02/2025 Duration: 34minWe're back with Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Connie Wun, founder of AAPI Women Lead, about the trauma of displacement and stolen lineage, the necessity of consiousness and solidarity, and the consequences of selling your soul.Become a member of the Seales Squad and get exclusive access to bonus content at https://www.patreon.com/amandaseales
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Side Effects of Anti-Asian Racism Pt. 1 (with Dr. Connie Wun)
12/02/2025 Duration: 34minThis week, Dr. Connie Wun, founder of AAPI Women Lead joins us to talk about the fight against Anti-Asian racism, the importance of naming the many layers of violence, and how the state legitimizes harm against communities of color.Become a member of the Seales Squad and get explusive access to bonus content at https://www.patreon.com/amandaseales
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Side Effects of Redefining Your Yes (with Lisa Beasley)
05/02/2025 Duration: 57minThis week, comedian and actress Lisa Beasley, aka Corporate Erin, shares her journey of turning rejection and typecasting into independence and success on her own terms.
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Side Effects of Disconnecting from Instagram
29/01/2025 Duration: 44minThis week, we dive into what happens when you unplug, rediscovering peace, battling FOMO, and finding balance in a hyperconnected world. For more content, subscribe to our Youtube and Patreon!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Side Effects of Union Busting (with Alejandra Quintero)
22/01/2025 Duration: 35minThis week, labor rights advocate Alejandra Quintero unpacks the tactics and impacts of union busting on workers and their fight for fair workplaces. For more content, subscribe to our Youtube and Patreon!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Side Effects of Making Black Music (with Lalah Hathaway)
15/01/2025 Duration: 52minThis week, Grammy-winning artist Lalah Hathaway joins us to discuss her creative process, the legacy of Black music, and her latest album Vantablack, a powerful celebration of Black artistry and identity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Side Effects of Accountability
08/01/2025 Duration: 42minThis week, we discuss the discomfort, growth, and transformation that come with owning your truth and holding others accountable to theirs. For more content, subscribe to our Youtube and Patreon!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Side Effects of Small Doses Best of 2024
01/01/2025 Duration: 53minThis week, we’re revisiting your favorite conversations of 2024. Join us for the highlights and standout moments you loved most! For more content, subscribe to our Youtube and Patreon!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.