Conversations with Immaculate Lwanga

On Season 2, I bring you a health series! In this episode, I sit down with Dr Phetola Mokgolo who is doing her community service and is a dentist in a public hospital in the North West province, South Africa. In this conversation, I get to know a bit more about the lovely doctor and her personal story before we dive into the frequently asked oral and dental health questions or rather the questions we ought to be asking. Have a pen and paper ready because she gives us some good tips and definitely helps us understand the importance of oral and dental health better and how it's linked to our general health. Dr Phetols does not end off this episode without giving us her two cents on the realities of Covid-19 on the ground and this serves as the reminder we all need to continue practising the World Health Organisation's recommended safety precautions and to remember we are still in a pandemic. Her golden tip to any everyone is to keep calm when you go see your dentist, which I found hilarious because it felt like she was talking to me directly. Dr Phetols also has a Youtube channel that you should all prescribe to, I meant subscribe LOL. Disclaimer: Please note that the medical professionals featured in this series take part in their own personal capacity. This recorded audio does not constitute a telehealth consultation. The views expressed on this series are not on behalf of the National Department of Health of South Africa nor the medical institutions which each respective health practitioner may practices/ offer their professional service. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/immaculate-lwanga/message

On Season 2, I bring you a health series! In this episode, I sit down with Dr Mendo Msutu who is doing her community service and is a medical officer in a public hospital in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. In this conversation, I get to know a bit more about the good doctor and her personal story before we dive into the frequently asked general health questions or rather the questions we ought to be asking. Have a pen and paper ready because she gives us some good tips and definitely helps us understand health better. Dr Msutu does not end off this episode without giving us her two cents on the realities of Covid-19 on the ground and this serves as the reminder we all need to continue practising the World Health Organisation's recommended safety precautions and to remember we are still in a pandemic. Her golden tip to any everyone is to know their rights (as a patient) and to please stay safe. Disclaimer: Please note that the medical professionals featured in this series take part in their own personal capacity. This recorded audio does not constitute a telehealth consultation. The views expressed on this series are not on behalf of the National Department of Health of South Africa nor the medical institutions which each respective health practitioner may practices/ offer their professional service. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/immaculate-lwanga/message

On Season 2, I bring you a health series! In this episode, I sit down with Dr Mendo Msutu who is doing her community service and is a medical officer in a public hospital in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. In this conversation, I get to know a bit more about the good doctor and her personal story before we dive into the frequently asked general health questions or rather the questions we ought to be asking. Have a pen and paper ready because she gives us some good tips and definitely helps us understand health better. Dr Msutu does not end off this episode without giving us her two cents on the realities of Covid-19 on the ground and this serves as the reminder we all need to continue practising the World Health Organisation's recommended safety precautions and to remember we are still in a pandemic. Her golden tip to any everyone is to know their rights (as a patient) and to please stay safe. Disclaimer: Please note that the medical professionals featured in this series take part in their own personal capacity. This recorded audio does not constitute a telehealth consultation. The views expressed on this series are not on behalf of the National Department of Health of South Africa nor the medical institutions which each respective health practitioner may practices/ offer their professional service. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/immaculate-lwanga/message

Understandably Covid-19 has taken over our lives, but I believe that this virus has shone a light on the importance of and and most importantly other health issues have not taken a back seat. So, I together with amazing health professionals have teamed up to bring you a health series. Dr. Mendo Msutu is a commserve medical officer and we talk about the importance of general health and she sheds more light on the corona virus. Dr. Phetola Mokgolo is a dentist and we bring you all you need to know about your oral and dental health. Dr. Tshifhiwa Muambagzi is my obgyn expert on this panel and she gives us the important information that we all need to know when it comes to our sexual and reproductive health. I end off this series with the amazing Ziyanda Mavumengwana who is a fantastic clinical psychologist and we unpack all things mental health. I'm excited for this series!!! Are you? Join us and let's continue to have a conversation. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/immaculate-lwanga/message

"IT'S THE FINALE BABY!!" On the final episode of season one, I have my good friend Yanela Tokota join me. Yanela, is a Wits Law graduate, a broadcaster, a YouTuber and "A star on the rise darling!". We go back in time reflecting on our childhood, our experience, the lessons we took from them and how this has largely impacted who we are now. This conversation is authentic and true as we don't shy away from discussing our relationships with parents, racial issues, traumas and fears that have come with those experiences, but we also discuss the joy, the happy memories and the good lessons we've gained from our childhood. It's an insightful conversation as Yaya poses a lot of the questions back to me and we share a good chuckle as usual. Once again, I am grateful that you still have me in your space and I hope I have earned the privilege of your time. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/immaculate-lwanga/message

"IT'S THE FINALE BABY!!" On the final episode of season one, I have my good friend Yanela Tokota join me. Yanela, is a Wits Law graduate, a broadcaster, a YouTuber and "A star on the rise darling!". We go back in time reflecting on our childhood, our experience, the lessons we took from them and how this has largely impacted who we are now. This conversation is authentic and true as we don't shy away from discussing our relationships with parents, racial issues, traumas and fears that have come with those experiences, but we also discuss the joy, the happy memories and the good lessons we've gained from our childhood. It's an insightful conversation as Yaya poses a lot of the questions back to me and we share a good chuckle as usual. Once again, I am grateful that you still have me in your space and I hope I have earned the privilege of your time. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/immaculate-lwanga/message

In this episode, I have my dear friend and fellow feminist, Sinoxolo Mabuto and we get to discuss one of our favourite topics, Women...everything women. In this two-part episode, we take it back to our impression of womanhood as young girls right up until how we see ourselves as the women we are today. We discuss the dictation over women's bodies and we see how gender studies has influenced her views. We get into colourism and end off with the issues women face in the work environment. I believe these are the conversations we ought to be having. It is raw, it is heartfelt and it is authentic. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Thank you for having me in your space and I hope I earned the privilege of your time. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/immaculate-lwanga/message

In this episode, I have my dear friend and fellow feminist, Sinoxolo Mabuto and we get to discuss one of our favourite topics, Women...everything women. In this two-part episode, we take it back to our impression of womanhood as young girls right up until how we see ourselves as the women we are today. We discuss the dictation over women's bodies and we see how gender studies has influenced her views. We get into colourism and end off with the issues women face in the work environment. I believe these are the conversations we ought to be having. It is raw, it is heartfelt and it is authentic. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Thank you for having me in your space and I hope I earned the privilege of your time. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/immaculate-lwanga/message

I have a conversation a phenomenal African mogul in the making, Horesia Nyawade (The H is silent). Horesia is the co-founder at Vuuqa, a digital specialist firm and marketplace for African brands. Born in Kenya and raised in different countries, she describes herself as a third culture kid and she has a refined ability to feel and connect. We talk about so many things in regards to the creative journey from just starting to knowing we're the ones we need and the mindset of an up and coming creator within an emerging economy. She drops many gems that are truly authentic to the process of becoming. I hope you enjoy it. DISCLAIMER: The sound from this remote recording is not the greatest due to network connection issues and I could not edit any of that out. I have not added background music as I normally would just to ensure you hear the conversation. I also did not want to not upload it as it would discredit this brilliant conversation. Thank you for your support and understanding. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/immaculate-lwanga/message

This week's episode is not your typical audio episode, it's a recording of an IG Live I was gracefully invited to. Earlier this week, my good sis and fellow East African, Horensia Nyawade invited me onto her second episode of her IG Live Sessions. Horensia is a digital strategist and co-founder of a really amazing brand, Vuuqa. The theme of the conversation was "Just Start!" and we touched on a number of things from the start of our budding friendship,fighting the "When Syndrome" and being ready for what you what you what you want to start. In the second part of our conversation, she asks me to give tips on how to just start[anything]. I won't give any of these tips away because i definitely want you to go watch the conversation and feed off the good energy we had. Please head over to her Instagram account @horensia_nyawade and you'll find it under her IGTV. Thank you so much for still being here. I hope I earned the privilege of your time. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/immaculate-lwanga/message

At the age of 26, I decided to shave off all my hair. I've cut my hair before, but never gone bald. So with some India Arie in the background, chamomile tea and a pair of scissors I decided to go on this journey. Someone told me I was brave for going bald. I don't know if I am, all I know is I'm still on this life journey and figuring it out. Thank you for welcoming me back in your space & I hope I earned the privilege of your time. Go forth and be bold. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/immaculate-lwanga/message

This has been a very difficult episode to record as well as to publish. I hope what I'm discussing in this conversation is one that someone needed to hear. I hope I spoke to your heart. I hope I unpacked grief the best way I could during this time... "Almost every morning my brain does this weird thing where it repeats, I can't believe you're gone. My heart still bleeds sis. I miss you to the extent that I miss myself. You were an extension of me and now a part of me is gone. I hope you're resting. I just wanted to let you know I miss you every single day." _ For my best friend, my sis, my person.

This has been a very difficult episode to record as well as to publish. I hope what I'm discussing in this conversation is one that someone needed to hear. I hope I spoke to your heart. I hope I unpacked grief the best way I could during this time... "Almost every morning my brain does this weird thing where it repeats, I can't believe you're gone. My heart still bleeds sis. I miss you to the extent that I miss myself. You were an extension of me and now a part of me is gone. I hope you're resting. I just wanted to let you know I miss you every single day." _ For my best friend, my sis, my person.

I have a conversation with the phenomenal Chuma Kolo. I've known her for years as a candid conversationalist and she leaves no stone unturned in this conversation about weight &body image. It's a light hearted yet heart warming conversation that I hope you will enjoy as much as we did.

I have a conversation with the phenomenal Chuma Kolo. I've known her for years as a candid conversationalist and she leaves no stone unturned in this conversation about weight &body image. It's a light hearted yet heart warming conversation that I hope you will enjoy as much as we did.

Conversation with Vuyokazi Stengile and she gives me insight on the reality of being a single mom, health, her intentional parenting and self care. This episode warmed my heart, I hope it warms your heart too.

Things I've learnt and unlearnt in this life thing. Join me as I continue to figure it out.

Things I've learnt and unlearnt in this life thing. Join me as I continue to figure it out.

Episode 1 of Conversations with Immaculate Lwanga. I give a short intro, but most importantly how I got to this moment. Have a listen and let us start our conversations.