Naija- American Infectious Diseases physician. Author, The Decade After; Thriving After Divorce. Short podcasts on a variety of topics on personal growth, single and co-parenting, adulting, all things HIV/PrEP/ hepatitis/STIs, menopause, empty nesting and more .. serious topics presented with cando…
In this episode, I discuss 8 wellness tips from our dog Gage. Just watching her navigate life, we have a lot we can learn from our pets. Hope you Enjoy this episode.
Breaking up is always hard. It's especially hard when you are trying to eliminate added sugar and highly processed foods from your diet. I discuss tips on how to get you over the hump.
I discuss the 5C’s we utilize in tfal&chi wellness coaching and we how you can harness them on the journey to a sustainable healthy lifestyle
In this episode, I discuss the efficacy of the COVId-19 mRNA vaccines and address concerns about the development timeline. It’s a YES for me once my name gets on the list.
Family history is an aspect of history taking for us as physicians. Too often, people have no/little information about their family health history. Discussing health and family history equips the next generation with much needed vital health information.
As we stay home /lock down/shut down in COVID-19 times, adjusting to this new reality can be difficult . Here I discuss how the covey “ 7 habits of highly effective people” can be applied during this time and hopefully make this period one of growth.
Discuss what doctors and health care providers are going through these COVID-18 times and how social distancing is the best way to show your appreciation for the healthcare workforce.
An update to the March 3 episode. Review stats, transmission, prevention and rx updates
Interesting time to be an ID Doc in the era of COVID-19. What am I telling my family and friends?
“The only constant in life is change”- Heraclitus ( Greek philosopher)- Embracing change broken down by the letters in the word C H A N G E
It’s important to get your annual ( or more frequent) check ups. Here are a few Tips for Preparing for those visits .
Working on being measured in our words- Speaking with The “five I’s”
As we set goals in the new year a reminder that there a few ### before the #GOALS
I discuss the why and how of Knowing yourself. Intention/introspection/inquiry . You don’t need anything but yourself in a quiet space
HCV overview in 12 minutes. Screening , linkage, treatment and cure.
Group fitness exercises are fun and teach us a lot about life
What are some middle school behaviors that carry into adulthood? How we can spot these Things and Do BETTER
What does it mean to truly delegate? Why don’t we do it? What happens when we don’t? How can we start delegating? Delegating is a win-win that frees up your time and empowers others
Is social isolation the same as loneliness? Does being alone =lonely?
When you decide to take out the garbage /trash in your physical and mental space , you start to find more things that need to GO!!! Stay the course and get the trash OUT!!!
What are boundaries? Healthy boundaries? Why do we need them? This episodes discusses why we all need healthy boundaries
What are the Benefits of volunteering? How do I start? This episode highlights the many benefits of being a VOLUNTEER
Discusses how taking time to REST- is a sign of strength
Life can be rough and sometimes we forget how amazing and fabulous we are. These are 5 things you can do to re- discover and own the awesome YOU!!!
Do you take stock of your finances? Have a plan? Know what’s in place?. I discuss how i went from clueless Toyin to the now savvy Toyin after my divorce
In this episode I explore the 4 common reasons we don’t ask for what we want/need.
The game of scrabble is fun! A great time of bonding while learning new words. However over the years, i have come to realize that scrabble teaches many life lessons.... 13 ways life is like scrabble
This episode highlights the common reasons many women avoid screening tests/exams and the importance of keeping up with them.
Persistence the 3rd P in getting our goals accomplished. (passion+ purpose + persistence). Why do we let obstacles stop us? How to keep going
The similarities end with what you see on the outside... when we compare ourselves to others we miss the critical point that there is more we don’t know than we know about people, relationships, financial status etc.
12 reasons single moms are the real CEOs/MVPs- Fortune 500 companies are you listening?
Look into the future 20 years from now. What do you want for that future self? Where is she? What is she doing? Who is around her? Visualize her and be Kind to her ❤️
Why did I write the book? Who is my audience? What’s the book about? Listen to this short cliff notes version of the book. Tips on staying positive and getting BETTER not BITTER ❤️
We don’t like to talk about it but hey... Menopause happens! A spin on the Covey 7 habits and Menopause
Have to do? Don’t have to do? Want to do? Don’t want to do? This episode discusses breaking down tasks into quadrants as a way to getting things done
When you chose to FORGIVE you are giving yourself a gift. In this episode I break down The letters in F.O R .G I .V E to highlight the process and benefits of forgiveness.
Do you strive to be your best? Or despair because you want to be The best? Here’s to doing your best- it’s freeing
With our finite resources- we should always strive to choose QUALITY over QUANTITY
Gratitude or discontent? What’s your default setting??
Burnout is Real!!! What are the symptoms? How does knowing yourself help prevent burnout?
Are your relationships high or low quality? Evaluating the time/quality continuum
Growth during hardship YES! Growth when things are great- Even better!!! Visualize the growth/hardship combo in yet another circle
I’m a soon to be empty nester! YIKES!!!! How to prepare, cope and enjoy the process and beyond
What do I do with advice? Who’s giving it? Visualize the advice/source combo in a circle with 4 quadrants