Wellness Conversations Podcast

Thank you for joining us on wellness conversations podcast. On this episode, we are joined by Dr. Muchiri Karega, Chairperson Psychology Department, Kenyatta University (KU.) Such an informative episode where we discuss the current trends of mental health services in Kenya, the nature of loss and grief, how shame influences the ways we grief, the myth of closure, the impact of social conditioning on masculinity and how we can thrive in our lives. Highlights of this great episode [0:26] Muthoni’s introduction of Dr Muchiri Karega [1:32] Who is Dr. Karega [3:04] Exploration of the diverse field of psychology [3:43] A look at Marriage and Family Therapy [4:29] What are relational dynamics [6:25] How Dr. Karega got into psychology [8:55] The call in/self help culture [11:23] Stigma regarding seeking professional mental health services [16:38] Psychology and Religion? [19:30] Dr Karega work on loss and grief [24:24]Healing effectively after experiencing loss and grief [25:07] How shame influences the experience of loss [27:26] The myth of closure [29:09] How do we live with loss [31:23] Grief is not a dichotomous experience [32:08] Overcoming loss is ugly [33:08] Offering support for one to heal in the most healthiest way possible [35:22] How affirmation and support assists in loss and grief [38:20]Dr Karega's work with men [40:34] Social scripting and how it influences how men show up in the world [42:26]Developing emotional awareness and intelligence in young boys [43:03]Stuck-ness that men experience regarding self expression [45:54] How culture defines masculine expressions [50:10] Raising children in holistic manner [50:45] With insight comes responsibility [55:47] What wellness looks like for Dr. Karega Dr. Karega's email mkarega@gmail.com If you enjoyed today’s episode, please consider subscribing on our social media platforms. (facebook) https://www.facebook.com/sakinahwc/ (instagram) @sakinahwellness (anchor)https://anchor.fm/sakinah-wellness-center (spotify)https://open.spotify.com/show/08vQJMeKhONxd8r9GdcFI2

Thank you for joining us on wellness conversations podcast. On this episode, we are joined by Cathy Holden (MBPsS), certified sex therapist based in Nairobi. Outline of this great episode [0:11] Muthoni’s introduction of Cathy Holden [2:39] Cathy venture into sex therapy [4:42] Discuss what its like being a sex therapist in Nairobi. [7:04] Cathy's born story [11:06] What does a sex therapist do? [12:05] Sex Surrogacy [15:56] Exploring the myths regarding sex [18:00] Core belief system for therapists [21:32] Therapists have therapists [24:33] Regarding Sex Education and the provision of age appropriate materials for children [25:31] Importance of secure attachment for children [27:30] Decolonize our bodies [31:57] Ubuntu principles [34:42] Examples on how to build self esteem in children [35:09] Touch deprivation [37:16] Variety of different kinds of touch [39:25] Hooking up culture and the internet [43:02] What wellness looks like for Cathy To find out more about Cathy, the links are provided above. https://www.almondtreewellness.co.ke/ https://www.facebook.com/almondtreewellnesskenya https://www.instagram.com/almondtreewellness/ Links mentioned during the session The sessions https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1866249/ Saartje Baartman https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-35240987 If you enjoyed today’s episode, please consider subscribing on our social media platforms. (facebook) https://www.facebook.com/sakinahwc/ (instagram) @sakinahwellness (anchor)https://anchor.fm/sakinah-wellness-center (spotify)https://open.spotify.com/show/08vQJMeKhONxd8r9GdcFI2

Thank you for joining us on wellness conversations podcast. On this episode, we are joined by Oyunga Pala international columnist and writer. Oyunga is part of the Mathare Green Movement (MGM) where men are able to re-imagine, re-invent and re-calibrate themselves through a sense of vision and purpose through planting trees. This practice of mindfulness and intentional living fosters masculine wellness. To find out more, the links are provided above. Mathare Green Movement https://www.facebook.com/matharegreenmvement/ Oyunga Pala http://oyungapala.com/ If you enjoyed today’s episode, please consider subscribing on our social media platforms. (f) https://www.facebook.com/sakinahwc/ (i) @sakinahwellness

Welcome to our new Podcast show! We are so excited you're here! In Episode 1 Muthoni Njogu shares the reason behind wellness conversation podcasts which is an organic extension of private practice. If you enjoyed today’s episode, please consider subscribing on our social media platforms. (f) https://www.facebook.com/sakinahwc/ (i) @sakinahwellness