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The pink dot /

The pink dot /

Written by: Nikos Gonidakis
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 Welcome to The Pink Dot / – a space where untold stories come to light. This podcast celebrates freedom of expression and gives voice to diverse human experiences—raw, real, and unfiltered. From the deeply personal to the universally relatable, we dive into the stories that deserve to be heard.Copyright Nikos Gonidakis Hygiene & Healthy Living Relationships Social Sciences
Episodes
  • S2E7 - The Five Words That Carried Me

    S2E7 - The Five Words That Carried Me
    Dec 31 2025
    As the year comes to an end, I look back at everything it held — the losses, the love, the moments that broke me open and the ones that quietly put me back together.In this solo episode, I reflect on my year through five words: loss, support & love, resilience, depth, and self-discovery.

    I talk about grief, burnout, friendship, learning to separate self-worth from work, listening to the body, and finding meaning beyond pain.

    This episode is not just about my story. It’s about sitting with difficult emotions, honoring the people we lose, and choosing to live more truthfully — for ourselves, for those who love us, and for the child we once were.

    If you’ve ever felt like you were losing yourself, this conversation is for you.

    In loving memory of my uncle and my grandma.
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    32 mins
  • S2E6 - Me, My Black Hair & I: A Story of Power and Pride (Part 2)

    S2E6 - Me, My Black Hair & I: A Story of Power and Pride (Part 2)
    Nov 11 2025
    Black hair isn’t just style—it’s belonging, visibility, and becoming.
    In Part 2, we sit down with Nicole to trace how finding community at a historically Black high school reshaped how she saw herself—from getting her first cornrows in the library to finally feeling free to just be. We talk about why representation matters, the shift from ‘90s straight-hair standards to today’s celebration of natural textures, and how icons like Beyoncé and Michelle Obama helped people of the community reclaim their narratives.
    We also get honest about now: the insecurities that linger, the routine that keeps changing, and the decision to let our hair be—as our lives evolve. This is a conversation about pride, presence, and standing ten toes down in who we are.
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    31 mins
  • S2E6 - Me, My Black Hair & I: A Story of Power and Pride (Part 1)

    S2E6 - Me, My Black Hair & I: A Story of Power and Pride (Part 1)
    Nov 6 2025
    Black hair is more than style — it’s identity, confidence, and care.
    In this episode of The Pink Dot, we sit down with my friend Nicole to talk about her personal journey with her hair — growing up in the American South, being told she had “good hair,” and what that meant in a world shaped by beauty standards she didn’t choose.Through open, thoughtful storytelling, she reflects on what it means to love and understand her natural hair, to navigate belonging between different spaces, and to find empowerment in her roots.
    Nicole’s parents, Ronald and Brenda, also share their own experiences, reminding us how deeply hair connects generations — from everyday routines to symbols of pride and resilience.
    Part 2 is coming out next Tuesday!
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    30 mins
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