Back To The Matter Podcast

Don't De-baddify me!

It’s hard to say this, but all good things must come to an end. Back To The Matter Podcast has come to the decision to end, but join us on our final episode where we discuss what we've been up to and recent hot topics. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank all our listeners for your ongoing support throughout the years.   Love JMQ x Follow us on all our social media platforms: Twitter: @bttmpodcast_ Tik Tok: @bttmpodcast  Instagram: @bttmpodcast3

My 2022 Wrapped

The Ladies of BTTM, this week provide insight into: Our New Years Resolutions  Events throughout 2022 Goals for 2023 Stay connected and engage with us using #BTTMPod.  We can’t wait to hear your thoughts. Love JMQ x Follow us on all our social media platforms: Twitter: @bttmpodcast_ Tik Tok: @bttmpodcast  Instagram: @bttmpodcast3

Find Your Tribe ft. Alex Okoampa

The Ladies of BTTM, this week provide insight into: The Theatre Lifestyle  Mental Health in the Creative Scene LGBTQIA+ allyship and “coming out” Stay connected and engage with us using #BTTMPod.  We can’t wait to hear your thoughts. Love JMQ x Follow us on all our social media platforms: Twitter: @bttmpodcast_ Tik Tok: @bttmpodcast  Instagram: @bttmpodcast3

Back To The Matter Intro Jingle

Let’s Talk About Sex ft. So Nicky

The Ladies of BTTM, this week provide insight into: Life as a presenter/podcaster            Views on Sex Advice to younger self  Stay connected and engage with us using #BTTMPod.  We can’t wait to hear your thoughts. Love JMQ x Follow us on all our social media platforms: Twitter: @bttmpodcast_ Tik Tok: @bttmpodcast  Instagram: @bttmpodcast3

Let’s Talk About Sex ft. So Nicky

The Ladies of BTTM, this week provide insight into: Life as a presenter/podcaster            Views on Sex Advice to younger self  Stay connected and engage with us using #BTTMPod.  We can’t wait to hear your thoughts. Love JMQ x Follow us on all our social media platforms: Twitter: @bttmpodcast_ Tik Tok: @bttmpodcast  Instagram: @bttmpodcast3

Halloween, Hair & Goats

The Ladies of BTTM, this week provide insight into: Halloween                   Black Girl Aesthetic  Live Performances  Stay connected and engage with us using #BTTMPod.  We can’t wait to hear your thoughts. Love JMQ x Follow us on all our social media platforms: Twitter: @bttmpodcast_ Tik Tok: @bttmpodcast  Instagram: @bttmpodcast3

Halloween, Hair & Goats

The Ladies of BTTM, this week provide insight into: Halloween                   Black Girl Aesthetic  Live Performances  Stay connected and engage with us using #BTTMPod.  We can’t wait to hear your thoughts. Love JMQ x Follow us on all our social media platforms: Twitter: @bttmpodcast_ Tik Tok: @bttmpodcast  Instagram: @bttmpodcast3

Keep My Passport ft. Soraya

The Ladies of BTTM, this week provide insight into: Content creation and presenting                      Motherhood  Asian community and colourism Stay connected and engage with us using #BTTMPod.  We can’t wait to hear your thoughts. Love JMQ x Follow us on all our social media platforms: Twitter: @bttmpodcast_ Instagram: @bttmpodcast3

Keep My Passport ft. Soraya

The Ladies of BTTM, this week provide insight into: Content creation and presenting                      Motherhood  Asian community and colourism Stay connected and engage with us using #BTTMPod.  We can’t wait to hear your thoughts. Love JMQ x Follow us on all our social media platforms: Twitter: @bttmpodcast_ Instagram: @bttmpodcast3

Legs and Tits Out

The Ladies of BTTM, this week provide insight into: Post Carnival Thoughts  Loss of innocence in Black Children Navigating becoming a woman Stay connected and engage with us using #BTTMPod.  We can’t wait to hear your thoughts. Love JMQ x Follow us on all our social media platforms: Twitter: @bttmpodcast_ Instagram: @bttmpodcast3

Whine Your Waist!

The Ladies of BTTM, this week provide insight into: Notting Hill Carnival 2022 Our relationship with food Thoughts, feelings and behaviours Stay connected and engage with us using #BTTMPod.  We can’t wait to hear your thoughts. Love JMQ x Follow us on all our social media platforms: Twitter: @bttmpodcast_ Instagram: @bttmpodcast3

Come and Cuff It Baby

The Ladies of BTTM, this week provide insight into: Life Updates Multi-dating and dating etiquette Living alone challenges Stay connected and engage with us using #BTTMPod.  We can’t wait to hear your thoughts. Love JMQ x Follow us on all our social media platforms: Twitter: @bttmpodcast_ Instagram: @bttmpodcast3

Henny and Sugar Daddies

The Ladies of BTTM, this week provide insight into: Tim Westwood allegations Gen Z vs Millennials  Bank Holiday Weekend Being Approached In The Gym Stay connected and engage with us using #BTTMPod.  We can’t wait to hear your thoughts. Love JMQ x Follow us on all our social media platforms: Twitter: @bttmpodcast_ Instagram: @bttmpodcast3

Send Me 6k, Love Mum x

The Ladies of BTTM, this week provide insight into: Conversion Therapy Beauty Standards  Bank of Children Alleged Gossip  Stay connected and engage with us using #BTTMPod.  We can’t wait to hear your thoughts. Love JMQ x Follow us on all our social media platforms: Twitter: @bttmpodcast_ Instagram: @bttmpodcast3

LIE-BIDO

The Ladies of BTTM, this week provide insight into: Will Smith vs Chris Rock at The Oscars Toxic Masculinity  Pleasures of Sex Is Monogamy Dead? Stay connected and engage with us using #BTTMPod.  We can’t wait to hear your thoughts. Love JMQ x Follow us on all our social media platforms: Twitter: @bttmpodcast_ Instagram: @bttmpodcast3

Let me leave, PERIOD.

The Ladies of BTTM, this week provide insight into: The Introduction of Period Leave Mishandling of Child Q Navigating Career Paths Workplace Chronicles  Burnout  Stay connected and engage with us using #BTTMPod.  We can’t wait to hear your thoughts. Love JMQ x Follow us on all our social media platforms: Twitter: @bttmpodcast_ Instagram: @bttmpodcast3

Am I Addicted?

The Ladies of BTTM, this week provide insight into: The Rewind Technique Potential outbreak of WW3, Ukraine vs Russia UK Government and their failures Jason Lee and his LIES as Queen Elizabeth is ALIVE Guilty Pleasures vs Addiction International Women's Day Stay connected and engage with us using #BTTMPod.  We can’t wait to hear your thoughts. Love JMQ x Follow us on all our social media platforms: Twitter: @bttmpodcast_ Instagram: @bttmpodcast3

Manifest Like Ye

The Ladies of BTTM, this week provide insight  into:  The Impacts of Fraud &  Love The Power of Manifestation and speaking things into existence Music + Emotion = ? Stay connected and engage with us using #BTTMPod.  We can’t wait to hear your thoughts. Love JMQ x Follow us on all our social media platforms: Twitter: @bttmpodcast_ Instagram: @bttmpodcast3

Soft Life

We're back with a new season!  From difficult conversations surrounding death to hardships faced whilst living alone, the ladies round off the chat with some tricks to maintaining a soft life.  Stay connected and engage with us using #BTTMPod.  We can’t wait to hear your thoughts. Love JMQ x Follow us on all our social media platforms: Twitter: @bttmpodcast_ Instagram: @bttmpodcast3

Soft Life

We're back with a new season!  From difficult conversations surrounding death to hardships faced whilst living alone, the ladies round off the chat with some tricks to maintaining a soft life.  Stay connected and engage with us using #BTTMPod.  We can’t wait to hear your thoughts. Love JMQ x Follow us on all our social media platforms: Twitter: @bttmpodcast_ Instagram: @bttmpodcast3

Part 6 - Lovers & Friends

In this Season 4 finale, the ladies share the positive aspects of being in a relationship, reminisce the events of 2021 and propose their New Year's resolutions for 2022. Wishing all our listeners, a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Stay connected and engage with us using #BTTMPod.  We can’t wait to hear your thoughts. Love JMQ x Follow us on all our social media platforms: Twitter: @bttmpodcast_ Instagram: @bttmpodcast3

Part 5- Don’t You Know That You’re Toxic? ft. Ruth Appiah-Dodoo MCBP

Ruth Appiah-Dodoo MCBP takes us on a journey from the early warning signs of an unhealthy/ toxic relationship to life after and new beginnings!  We understand that this may be triggering, if you have been affected by domestic abuse and would like more information and support please visit https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/getting-help-for-domestic-violence/.  Enjoy and have a fabulous week!  Stay connected and engage with us using #BTTMPod.  We can’t wait to hear what your thought...

Part 4 - Accountability ft. Howard Antonio MBACP

This week, we are joined by an accredited Relationship Counsellor, Howard Antonio MBACP. We discuss sex and intimacy, black love and childhood trauma.  This episode will leave you feeling reflective and give you some extra tools to help you navigate your relationships. Enjoy and have a fabulous week!  Stay connected and engage with us using #BTTMPod.  We can’t wait to hear what your thoughts. Love JMQ x Follow us on all our social media platforms: Twitter: @bttmpodcast_  Instagram: @b...

Part 3 - Meet The Parents

When is the best time to introduce your partner to your parents? One week? One Month? One year?   This week, JMQ explore the life before marriage. How do you know when you are ready for marriage? And how do you navigate the preparations towards the big day? From choosing the bridal party, to who is invited to your wedding, the ladies address the following issues and share their thought processes behind their views. P.S. Michael is our made up husband, we use him for scenarios and contextual...

Part 2 - Wedding tales from Harper’s Bazaar’s Top Planner ft. Chenai Bukutu

So you’re engaged, what now? The BTTM ladies are joined by one of Harper’s Bazaar’s top planner of 2020 Chenai Bukutu. We discuss our dream weddings, the BUDGET and all the drama leading up to the big day. Is 30k enough? Find out on this week’s episode. Enjoy and have a fabulous week!  Stay connected and engage with us using #BTTMPod.  We can’t wait to hear what your thoughts Love JMQ x Follow us on all our social media platforms: Twitter: @bttmpodcast_  Instagram: @bttmpodcast3 @bych...

Love Series: Part 1 - Red Flags... but I like the colour red?

Season 4 has begun! The love series aims to explore love within yourself, in others, your past, present and future relationships. To kick start Season 4, JMQ reflect upon their dating experiences! Not only do the ladies explore attractions and icks in men but what they aspire their future partners to be like. Enjoy and have a fabulous week! Stay connected and engage with us by using our hashtag #BTTMpod. We can't wait to hear your thoughts Love JMQ x Follow us on all our social media pla...

Temptation Island Ft. Pass The Meerkat

For our season 3 finale the BTTM ladies are joined by Deji, Vish and Sheik from the popular animated podcast Pass the Meerkat. We discuss everything from lad holidays, university and male mental health. It’s banter from beginning to end! Thank you for everyone who has listened, liked and subscribe to Back to the matter podcast. We look forward to bringing you even more episodes soon. Enjoy and have a fabulous week! Stay connected and engage with us by using our hashtag #BTTMpod. We can't ...

She's a Runner, she's a Track Star

In this episode, the BTTM ladies explore racism within the sporting industry. Do Black British sportsmen need to play for their home countries? Will we ever be fully accepted and validated even when we don't perform at our best? JMQ also delve into the recent explosive love island episode and express their thoughts on insecurities and conflict resolution.  This Sunday we discuss the recent strike of black TikTok creators and culture appropriation. Enjoy and have a fabulous week! Stay co...

She's a Runner, she's a Track Star

In this episode, the BTTM ladies explore racism within the sporting industry. Do Black British sportsmen need to play for their home countries? Will we ever be fully accepted and validated even when we don't perform at our best? JMQ also delve into the recent explosive love island episode and express their thoughts on insecurities and conflict resolution.  This Sunday we discuss the recent strike of black TikTok creators and culture appropriation. Enjoy and have a fabulous week! Stay co...

Clean Hearts Always Win

This week the BTTM ladies discuss the infamous COVID-19 vaccine. Have you been vaccinated? We give insight to our personal views on the COVID-19  vaccine and why there is so much misinformation about it. We also discuss organ donation and the taboo topic of death. The ladies also explore the characteristics and perceptions of the "Nice Guy" and question whether they do actually finish last... All our views are our own and if you would like more information on the COVID-19 vaccine please see...

My Brother’s Keeper Ft. Cilla Ohene

The BTTM ladies sit down with the author and popular podcaster of “Let’s Express, Let’s Evaluate” - Cilla Ohene! This Sunday we discuss everything reality TV from Love Island to Love and Hip Hop. We share our personal stories, supporting our loved ones with learning disabilities and explore the stigma and our journey as carers. Cilla shares her love for books how they have shaped her. *TRIGGER WARNING* sexual assault is discussed after[ 01:38:00] Cilla has been immensely raw and open wit...

Daddy's Girl

In this episode the BTTM ladies explore their relationships with their fathers; the highs the lows and the new found understanding.  JMQ delve into gender roles and the challenges women face balancing motherhood and careers. Happy Father’s day to all the Dads, Step-dads, Uncles, Godfathers - we love and appreciate you all x Enjoy and have a fabulous week! Stay connected and engage with us by using our hashtag #BTTMpod. We can't wait to hear your thoughts Love JMQ x Follow us on all our...

Daddy's Girl

In this episode the BTTM ladies explore their relationships with their fathers; the highs the lows and the new found understanding.  JMQ delve into gender roles and the challenges women face balancing motherhood and careers. Happy Father’s day to all the Dads, Step-dads, Uncles, Godfathers - we love and appreciate you all x Enjoy and have a fabulous week! Stay connected and engage with us by using our hashtag #BTTMpod. We can't wait to hear your thoughts Love JMQ x Follow us on all our...

Best Revenge is your paper ft. Hemah K

Season 3! The BTTM ladies are back with a bang. This week, Hemah K joins us to discuss comedy, dating and spirituality. She digs in deep and doesn't miss a beat! We are introducing a new segment where we discuss your dilemmas. If you have a situation that you would like a fresh perspective on email us: [email protected] Enjoy and have a fabulous week! Stay connected and engage with us by using our hashtag #BTTMpod. We can't wait to hear your thoughts Love JMQ x Follow us on all ...

No Likkle Boy Ting ft VP in the Cut

On our Season Finale,  we had a very special guest - VP in the cut! He is 1/3 of the popular trio 90's baby show podcast, a straight shooter that never misses, now that's a scary sight! We delve into the world of Gaming, entrepreneurship and the creative scene. VP spills all the tea, the wins, the losses and the haters. We also explore code switching in different environments and what  we would do if we were mandem. This episode will have you in fits! We hope you enjoyed Season 2 and we lo...

No Likkle Boy Ting ft @VPintheCut

On our Season Finale,  we had a very special guest - VP in the cut! He is 1/3 of the popular trio 90's baby show podcast, a straight shooter that never misses, now that's a scary sight! We delve into the world of Gaming, entrepreneurship and the creative scene. VP spills all the tea, the wins, the losses and the haters. We also explore code switching in different environments and what  we would do if we were mandem. This episode will have you in fits! We hope you enjoyed Season 2 and we lo...

Books, Boys & Bad Behaviour

Hello hi 👋🏾  BTTM ladies go back in time and reminisce on their time in secondary school. We discuss how our experiences have shaped us and what we wish we could tell our younger selves! From Quayster's cotches to Mena’s rebellious nature we ask was life truly easier back then? Back to modern times, we speculate which UK Dr Tony Sewell lives in (lol) and explore the all too common unjust online abuse of Derek Jaxn's wife. Sadly, we have lost many people in the last couple of weeks to name ...

Books, Boys & Bad Behaviour

Hello hi 👋🏾  BTTM ladies go back in time and reminisce on their time in secondary school. We discuss how our experiences have shaped us and what we wish we could tell our younger selves! From Quayster's cotches to Mena’s rebellious nature we ask was life truly easier back then? Back to modern times, we speculate which UK Dr Tony Sewell lives in (lol) and explore the all too common unjust online abuse of Derek Jaxn's wife. Sadly, we have lost many people in the last couple of weeks to name ...

The Power of Social Media

Social Media can be an awesome environment to communicate with people and share your story.  In this episode, the BTTM ladies explore the mass power behind social media.  We discuss our favourite apps, strengths and weaknesses. Could the world survive without social media? Find out more on today’s episode! We hope you enjoy and have a fabulous week! Stay connected and engage with us by using our hashtag #BTTMpod Can't wait to hear your thoughts! Love JMQ x Follow us on all our social me...

The Power of Social Media

Social Media can be an awesome environment to communicate with people and share your story.  In this episode, the BTTM ladies explore the mass power behind social media.  We discuss our favourite apps, strengths and weaknesses. Could the world survive without social media? Find out more on today’s episode! We hope you enjoy and have a fabulous week! Stay connected and engage with us by using our hashtag #BTTMpod Can't wait to hear your thoughts! Love JMQ x Follow us on all our social me...

Who Run This Mother?!

What a busy month! With International Women's day approaching tomorrow, during today's episode we reflect on the inspirational women in our lives, social pressures to be aesthetically pleasing and how difficult it can feel to achieve "beauty". We also share a few of our favourite beauty tips and tricks. As Ghanaian women, we couldn't ignore Ghana's 64th Independence Day (forgive us we say 63) and everything we want for Ghana's future.  Happy Women's History Month ! We hope you enjoy and ha...

You're going to love me...

Happy Valentine's Day x Self-love is not simply a state of feeling good. It is a state of appreciation for oneself that grows from actions that support our physical, psychological and spiritual growth. Shinny Love & Fee Monae from Mask Off Pod join the ladies of BTTM Podcast this week, with the central focus of self-love. We hope this episode sparks someone to begin their self-love journey, it's never too late to start. Enjoy and have a fabulous week! Stay connected and engage with us...

The "F" Word

With a BANG. BTTM explores the topic of friendship. Addressing what makes a good/bad friend to frenemies to the dynamics of male and female friendships. Friendship refers to a relationship of mutual affection, respect, love and trust between people. So why aren't all friendship this easy?  As we are reuniting remotely, we apologise in advance for the difference in quality. We hope you enjoy and have a fabulous week! Stay connected and engage with us by using our hashtag #BTTMpod. Can'...

No Tiers Just Vibes: Season 1 Finale

The BTTM ladies discuss an eventful 2020 from the peaks the pits and everything in between! Join us for the season finale where we delve into various topics including the power of social media, working from home and our personal reflections of this year. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank all of our supporters thus far as we look forward to bringing you even more content next year. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Stay connected and engage with u...

No Tiers Just Vibes: Season 1 Finale

The BTTM ladies discuss an eventful 2020 from the peaks the pits and everything in between! Join us for the season finale where we delve into various topics including the power of social media, working from home and our personal reflections of this year. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank all of our supporters thus far as we look forward to bringing you even more content next year. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Stay connected and engage with u...

The Truth About Therapy

Therapy can be an effective treatment for a host of mental and emotional problems. Simply talking about your thoughts and feelings with a supportive person can often make you feel better. The basis of this week's episode focuses on the BTTM ladies and their varying experiences regarding therapy. We hope you enjoy and have a fabulous week! Stay connected and engage with us by using our hashtag #BTTMpod. Can't wait to hear your thoughts! Love JMQ x Follow us on all our social media platfo...

The Truth About Therapy

Therapy can be an effective treatment for a host of mental and emotional problems. Simply talking about your thoughts and feelings with a supportive person can often make you feel better. The basis of this week's episode focuses on the BTTM ladies and their varying experiences regarding therapy. We hope you enjoy and have a fabulous week! Stay connected and engage with us by using our hashtag #BTTMpod. Can't wait to hear your thoughts! Love JMQ x Follow us on all our social media platfo...

9 to 5 vs Entrepreneurship!

Working, whether paid or unpaid, is good for our health and wellbeing. It contributes to our happiness, helps us to build confidence, self-esteem, and rewards us financially. The BTTM podcast ladies delve into the benefits and risks of having an employer or being an entrepreneur. In London the hustle mentality is thriving!  But is it all too much?    We hope you enjoy and have a fabulous week! Stay connected and engage with us by using our hashtag #BTTMpod. Can't wait to hear your thought...

Lockdown Living

Nearly a million more young adults now live with their parents than they did 20 years ago as housing pressures bite, but have you ever discussed the peaks and pits about this? Especially now as lockdown has demonstrated how family members may have particular habits you aren't fond of, questions around availability of privacy and space as well as people touching YOUR food! The BTTM ladies address their experiences about living at home, you are in for a few laughs! We hope you enjoy and hav...