People Like Me Podcast: Unfiltered Stories for Real-Life Healing and Joy
Centering honest conversations on mental health, queerness, and Black Canadian identity—this podcast isn’t just entertaining, it’s transformative.
Ever wish someone would just say out loud what you’re really going through?
Maybe it’s mental health, Black identity, or what it truly means to belong in Canada. People Like Me Podcast, hosted by Leah E., dives into all that—creating a space for honest conversations and real connection every single week.
Name: People Like Me Podcast w/Leah E.
Leah E., is a Toronto-based host who turns vulnerability into community—one conversation at a time. With People Like Me, she’s built something both simple and revolutionary: a platform where Black Canadians, queer folks, Ghanaian-Canadians, and anyone navigating mental health challenges can see themselves reflected and heard.
Key Info
Host: Leah E.
Country: Canada
Language: English
Social: @peoplelikemepod
Connect: linktr.ee/peoplelikemepod
Episode Count: 10+ (and counting)
Release Schedule: Drops tied to milestones & real-life moments
Where to Listen:
Podcast Mission
People Like Me is built on one simple truth: everyone deserves to feel seen, understood, and less alone. Leah E. sits down with peers to share stories that bridge mental health, culture, queerness, identity, and relationships—all through the lens of life in Black Canadian communities.
These aren’t interviews; they’re real conversations. Vulnerability is welcomed, complexity is celebrated, and healing unfolds through shared storytelling. Whether you’re exploring your queerness, managing depression, or figuring out who you’re becoming, there’s an episode that will resonate.
Core Themes
Mental health advocacy and DE stigmatization
Black Canadian identity and belonging
LGBTQ+ experiences and queer joy
Ghanaian-Canadian culture and diaspora connections
Wellness through authentic conversation
Pop culture and its impact on identity
Relationship dynamics and personal growth
🎧 “For People Who Are Queer” (feat. Jam)
This Pride episode is a masterclass in honest queer dialogue. Leah E. and Jam (@jams.creative.lab) unpack queerness beyond surface representation—touching on identity, gender, creativity, and the subtle ways we recognize each other in the world.
Episode Breakdown:
Game: “How Queer Are You?” (4:00)
Defining queerness in 2024 (6:10)
Does being a lesbian make you less of a “woman”? (10:45)
Black womanhood & gender identity (15:15)
Queer “scent”: how we recognize each other (24:30)
Art as queer expression (27:45)
Representation that matters (40:00)
🎧 “For People With Depression” (feat. Kwasi Adu-Poku)
A deeply honest conversation with Kwasi Adu-Poku, creator of The Reach Series (@TheReachSeries), about living with depression as a Black person in Canada—and how cultural and community expectations shape that journey.
Key Discussion Points:
Campus therapy experiences (9:00)
Depression within Black communities (14:00)
Ghanaian cultural views on mental health (17:00)
Jane and Finch community mental health (24:00)
Navigating friendships while depressed (26:38)
Romance & depression (35:00)
Finding joy amidst the struggle (44:00)
🎧 “For People Who Like Season Finales”
Leah flips the mic! Interviewed by her own family—also podcasters—this live recording from the first People Like Me Party is equal parts laughter, reflection, and celebration. It’s a glimpse into Leah’s creative process and her mission to turn her listeners into community.
Latest:
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Overall
People Like Me with Leah E. proves that authentic storytelling and genuine community are still the most powerful forces in media. By holding space for conversations around mental health, queerness, and Black identity, Leah offers something rare: a podcast that listens as deeply as it speaks.
For Black Canadian creators and community builders, People Like Me is a blueprint for meaningful media—where authenticity replaces polish, and healing happens through connection.
I’m Sherley Joseph — keep on creatin’!
@BlackCanadianCreators
www.blackcanadiancreators.ca
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