A New African Mind

In this episode, I give an intro to trauma - what it is, the symptoms and ways to treat post traumatic stress. 

In this episode, I give an introduction into stress and the survival mechanism behind our stress response. I also share some healthy ways you can cope with stress. 

In this episode, I give an introduction to what depression looks like in an African context. You'll hear some interesting facts you many not have known about. 

This episode is an introduction to the function and benefits of boundaries. I use the analogy of a country's boundaries, to explain the importance of personal boundaries. 

Self-worth is inherent. You are worthy just because you are. In this episode, I explain why we build our self-worth on external things and use an analogy to help us break away from this. 

This episode explains how most of who believe ourselves to be, is determined very early on in life. I explain the 3 sources of our identity and shed light on the importance of realizing you have the power to reshape how you see yourself. 

In this episode I speak briefly about how stigma, awareness, religion and training impact the way mental health is viewed and accessed in typical African culture. 

In this episode, I introduce myself to you, and give you a background as to why I began this podcast. I also give you a gist of what to expect in upcoming episodes.