Small Doses with Amanda Seales

Small Doses with Amanda Seales

Now in its 7th season, just like its host, artistic intellectual, Amanda Seales, Small Doses podcast is known for its hilarious, honest, and philosophical take on all “Side Effects” of life it tackles. Each episode be edutained by high level topics grounded in down to earth conversations with icons, experts and sometimes, Ms. Seales flying solo. Small Doses podcast raises awareness, piques curiosity, and challenges toxic norms expanding minds with one of a kind convos one episode a time!

Episodes

Side Effects of Mainstream Media (with Mehdi Hasan)

July 2, 2025 • 55 mins
This week, we are joined by Mehdi Hasan, journalist and founder of Zeteo, to discuss the failures of the media in the era of Trump's 2nd term, America's descent into facism, and how independent journalists are navigating this landscape.

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Side Effects of The Misrepresentation of Mysticism (with Dayna Lynn Nuckolls)

June 25, 2025 • 56 mins
This week, Dayna Lynn Nuckolls, The People’s Oracle, joins us to demystify spirituality outside of traditional religious spaces, and discuss the connections between politics and prophecy.

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Side Effects of Being Young Black and Radical (with Afeni Evans)

June 18, 2025 • 66 mins
This week, organizer and activist Afeni Evans (@factsandfire) joins us to talk about finding her way to radical politics, the work of the Mass Liberation Project, and the incoming phase of American facism and expansion of white supremacy.

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Side Effects of Loving Corrections (with adrienne maree brown)

June 11, 2025 • 44 mins
This week, we are joined by writer, activist, and facilitator adrienne maree brown about ways to communicate within relationships.

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Side Effects of Socialism (with Claudia De la Cruz)

June 4, 2025 • 51 mins
This week, we talk to activist and former presidential nominee Claudia De la Cruz about the crimes of capitalism, what socialism and communism really means, and how to imagine a better United States.

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Side Effects of Divesting From Celebrity

May 28, 2025 • 36 mins
This week, we unpack notability vs. notoriety, redifining success, and the path to artistic intellectualism. 

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Side Effects of Being In A Hurricane

May 21, 2025 • 36 mins
This week, I share my experience of living through Hurricane Beryl in Grenada.

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Side Effects of White Dissent (with Dr. Myriam François)

May 14, 2025 • 51 mins
This 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.

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Side Effects of Engaging Youth In Activism (with Kimberly Latrice Jones)

May 7, 2025 • 46 mins
This week, we are joined by activist, author, and filmmaker Kimberly Latrice Jones, to talk about 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.

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Side Effects of Being Neurodivergent (with Margaux Joffe)

April 30, 2025 • 61 mins
This 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

April 23, 2025 • 106 mins
This 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. 

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Side Effects of Brotherhood As Community (with Rasu Jilani & Daoud Abeid)

April 16, 2025 • 54 mins
This 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.

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Side Effects of How COVID Affected Young Lives (with Mahogany L. Browne)

April 9, 2025 • 53 mins
This 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

April 2, 2025 • 36 mins
This 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)

March 26, 2025 • 56 mins
This 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 @bsonblast

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Side Effects of Data as Revolution Part 2 (with Mona Chalabi)

March 19, 2025 • 33 mins
This 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.

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Side Effects of Data as Revolution Part 1 (with Mona Chalabi)

March 12, 2025 • 39 mins
This 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.

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REPLAY: Side Effects of Radicalism (with Bree Newsome)

March 5, 2025 • 58 mins
This 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.

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Side Effects of Prophecy Journalism (with Karen Attiah)

February 26, 2025 • 50 mins
This 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.

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Side Effects of Anti-Asian Racism Pt. 2 (with Dr. Connie Wun)

February 19, 2025 • 34 mins
We'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.

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