Delia’s guest is Petal Miller, otherwise known as the HOPE dealer - by Helping Other People Excel. As a child of the late 1950s to Jamaican parentage, Petal has empirically witnessed the evolution of manners in England and Jamaica. Listen to how this week’s metaphor resonates with her.

Host, script supervisor and producer Delia Dolor. Written by Ella Holden, who also provided the audio clips.

Social media graphics by Oduwa Osemwenkhae and social media videos by Ernie de Neve.

Edited by Alba Heidan Sanchez, and the Podcast Supervisor was Jeremy Goldsworthy.

We look into the history of the metaphor, “Cost an arm and a leg,” discover its literal implications, and we discuss how its context has shifted over time. In this episode, Delia chats with Char Hibbert about her career in life coaching, and her efforts to help others on the path to self-improvement.

Host - Delia Dolor

Segment Writer - Maisie Hooper

Script Supervisor - Delia Dolor

Production Assistant & Social Media Graphics - Oduwa Osemwenkhae

Editor - Gerardo Pastor Ruiz

Social Media Videos - Ernie De Neve

Podcast Supervisor - Delia Dolor

In today’s episode, we welcome Xaviera “Zay” Bell.

After the loss of her son Xander, Zay became a passionate advocate for maternal health. She is the creator and founder of two impactful nonprofits, Zeal of Xander, Inc and The Black Birth Institute. Based in Jacksonville, Florida, she is dedicated to addressing the unique needs and challenges faced by black women.

Hosted and produced by Delia Dolor

Written by Elena Valentinova, who also provided the audio clips.

Script Supervised by Delia Dolor. Social media graphics by Oduwa Osemwenke. Social media videos by Ernie de Nieve. This episode of Metaphorically Speaking was edited by Alba Heidan Sanchez.