Circling The Rabbit Hole with Dr. Claire Kinuthia

Dr. Claire Kinuthia
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A Wholistic and Edutaining Health and Wellness Podcast hosted by Dr. Claire Kinuthia, a board certified Obstetrician/Gynaecologist from Nairobi, Kenya. CTRH podcast primarily focuses on Sexual, Reproductive & related Mental Health issues, that are often considered “taboo” in the African setting. The podcast aims to move beyond the traditional "doctor teaches and never listens" model to instead harness the power of storytelling to humanize & break down stigma, as well as to bring you reliable, evidence-based, easy-to-understand health information, resources & practical solutions.

  1. 10 Jul

    Patient vs Provider: Understanding your medical rights in Kenya— with Gideon Kamau Muturi & Anita Njeri Nyaga

    What happens when a patient asks for their medical records — and is refused? And when a doctor’s personal beliefs conflict with a patient’s right to care, who does the law side with? Dr. Claire sits down with Gideon Kamau Muturi and Anita Njeri Nyaga, both Advocates of the High Court, to unpack the legal landscape that sits behind every clinical encounter in Kenya. Drawing on real cases and lived experience, they walk through patient rights under Kenyan law, the correct legal structure for informed consent, what providers and institutions can and cannot do when it comes to refusing care, access to data and what Kenya’s landmark 2023/24 health legislation means for how healthcare is delivered across the country — in both public and private hospital settings. Clear, factual, and genuinely empowering, this episode is for you, whether you’re a patient, a provider, or both. Connect with Gideon and Anita: GK Law Chambers, 32 Peponi road, Westlands. info@gkmuturi.ke CTRH Podcast Location Partner: @ashleyfurniturekenya @fairdealfurniture Production by @artlight_studio How can you support this podcast? Subscribe & Rate this episode, Share & leave a comment. #PatientRights #MedicalLawKenya #InformedConsent #MedicalNegligence #HealthcareKenya #CTRHPodcast

    Patient vs Provider: Understanding your medical rights in Kenya— with Gideon Kamau Muturi & Anita Njeri Nyaga

  2. 26 Jun

    The Quiet Men’s Mental Health crisis with Fred Ochieng’ & Ian Gitaka —Mental360

    Stigma is too easy an answer. The real question is: what is a man actually telling himself when he decides not to ask for help? Dr Claire sits down with Fred Ochieng’ @ochiefreddie, Programs officer and counselling psychologist and Ian Gitaka @sunbee.ian a therapist, both from Mental360, who are on the ground doing the work, not just theorising about it. Together they trace the full arc: what men actually feel beneath the surface, what it costs to perform “I’m fine” for years, and what has to happen before most men finally make the call. They also get into what the evidence and experience say actually works — and close with a direct message to any man listening, alone, sitting with something he hasn’t named yet. Not a lecture. Not a cliché. Just an honest conversation that’s long overdue. Connect with Mental360: @mental360kenya_1 CTRH Podcast Location Partner: @ashleyfurniturekenya @fairdealfurniture Production by @artlight_studio How can you support this podcast? Subscribe & Rate this episode, Share & leave a comment. #MensMentalHealth #mentalhealth #Mental360 #MensHealthAfrica #BreakTheStigma #CTRHPodcast

    The Quiet Men’s Mental Health crisis with Fred Ochieng’ & Ian Gitaka —Mental360

  3. 12 Jun

    “Below the Belt” a deep dive into men’s sexual and reproductive health— with Dr. Carnjini, Urologist

    Men are famously bad at asking for help. But what happens when the silence becomes dangerous? Dr. Claire sits down with Dr. Carnjini — Kenya’s first female urologist — to dismantle the stigma and silence around men’s sexual and reproductive health. They cover testosterone myths, the male fertility blindspot, prostate health, premature ejaculation, and the lifestyle choices that the evidence actually supports. Here’s the men’s health conversation that’s long overdue. This is the episode you send to every man in your life who may be quietly ignoring something. Unflinching, medically grounded, and genuinely necessary. Connect with Dr. Carnjini: @ms_urologist Clinic 0769 779 565 CTRH Podcast Location Partner: @ashleyfurniturekenya @fairdealfurniture Production by @artlight_studio How can you support this podcast? Subscribe & Rate this episode, Share & leave a comment. #MensHealth #Urology #Testosterone #MaleFertility #ErectileDysfunction #ProstateHealth #CTRHPodcast

    “Below the Belt” a deep dive into men’s sexual and reproductive health— with Dr. Carnjini, Urologist

  4. 29 May

    The Science Africa’s Women Deserve — with Prof. Moses Obimbo

    What’s hiding in the vaginal microbiome? Why are women still dying from a condition we know how to treat? And what exactly is a roaming blood bank? Dr. Claire sits down with Prof. Moses Obimbo, Calestous Juma Fellow, Professor and Obs/Gyn at the University of Nairobi. He is passionate about women’s health and works across all aspects: from the lab, to bedside, to policy aimed at preventing maternal deaths from preventable causes. Join them for a conversation that refuses to accept the status quo on women’s healthcare in Africa. From the link between vaginal bacteria and pregnancy outcomes, to therapeutic vaccines for women already living with HPV, to point-of-care ultrasound reaching communities far from any hospital — this episode covers the full arc of what it looks like when researchers decide African women deserve the world’s best science to inform quality healthcare for them. Brilliant, grounded, eye-opening & encouraging — this one will stay with you. Connect with Prof. Obimbo: University of Nairobi, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology Moses.obimbo@uonbi.ac.ke CTRH Podcast Location Partner: @ashleyfurniturekenya @fairdealfurniture Production by @artlight_studio How can you support this podcast? Subscribe & Rate this episode, Share & leave a comment. #WomensHealthAfrica #VaginalMicrobiome #HPVVaccine #MaternalHealth #PostpartumHaemorrhage #CTRHPodcast

    The Science Africa’s Women Deserve — with Prof. Moses Obimbo

  5. 15 May

    The Mummy Makeover: Is Plastic surgery the right option for you? With Dr. Muriu Kinuthia

    You’ve heard of the mummy makeover. You may have seen the BBL discourse. But what about the opinion of a qualified plastic surgeon? What should you know before you consider any of it? Dr. Claire sits down with Dr. Muriu Kinuthia, Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgeon, to break down the real anatomy behind post-pregnancy body changes, the clinical logic of combining procedures safely, and the full story behind the BBL — including why it earned its dangerous reputation and what has changed. They also get into how patients can protect themselves by asking the right questions and working with the right surgeons. Have you ever found yourself googling a procedure in the middle of the night? Unflinching, medically rigorous, and genuinely useful — this one is for you. Connect with Dr. Muriu on Socials: @dr.muriu.kinuthia CTRH Podcast Location Partner: @ashleyfurniturekenya @fairdealfurniture Production by @artlight_studio How can you support this podcast? Subscribe & Rate this episode, Share & leave a comment. #mummymakeover, #plasticsurgeryinkenya, #BBL, #safeaestheticsurgery, #CTRHPodcast,

    The Mummy Makeover: Is Plastic surgery the right option for you? With Dr. Muriu Kinuthia

  6. 1 May

    A Mother's Day Special: Pregnancy & Birth Preparedness

    What does it really take to prepare for birth in Nairobi? In this episode, Dr. Claire Kinuthia sits down with Tebby Maritim — content creator, mum of two, and one of the voices behind the viral hospital delivery cost trend that got Kenya talking. Tebby opens up about her two very different birth experiences, the pregnancy challenges she navigated with her most recent baby, and how she arrived at her personal birth plan. She shares what the experience of delivering actually felt like from the inside — the parts she hopes every mum gets to experience, and the things she'd do differently. And she breaks down what she brought to hospital, what she wished she'd known, and what soon-to-be mums in Kenya need to hear before they step into that delivery room. This is one of those conversations that feels like a deep exhale — honest, warm, and full of the kind of practical wisdom you'll only hear from a woman who has truly lived it. If you are pregnant, hoping to be, or simply curious about the birth journey in Kenya, this one is for you. — In this episode: •⁠ ⁠Tebby's two birth experiences and what each taught her •⁠ ⁠Pregnancy challenges she faced and how she got through them •⁠ ⁠Understanding the birth plan: the medical side vs your personal preferences •⁠ ⁠The hospital delivery cost trend — why she joined and what she wants mums to know •⁠ ⁠Her birthing experience: the beautiful, the raw, and the real •⁠ ⁠Practical tips on how to prepare your body, mind, and hospital bag for delivery Connect with Tebby on Socials: @tebbymaritim CTRH Podcast Location Partner: @ashleyfurniturekenya @fairdealfurniture Production by @artlight_studio How can you support this podcast? Subscribe & Rate this episode, Share & leave a comment. #pregnancyjourney #BirthPreparedness #NairobiBirth #BirthPlan #PregnancyKenya #Nairobimums #MaternalHealth #mothersdsyspecial #CTRHPodcast

    A Mother's Day Special: Pregnancy & Birth Preparedness

  7. 17 Apr

    The Luteal Truth: Understanding PMS, PMDD & the Mental Health Cost of Going Undiagnosed with Dr. Caroline Vundi

    Every month, like clockwork — and every month, dismissed. Somewhere between “it’s just hormones” and a formal diagnosis lies years — sometimes decades — of a woman suffering in silence and being told she is the problem. What millions of women are experiencing in the days before their period is not a character flaw. It is a clinical reality that medicine is only beginning to take seriously. On today’s episode, Dr. Claire sits down with Dr. Vundi, Psychiatrist with a special interest in women’s mental health, for an honest, expert-led conversation that finally gives the luteal phase — and everything that comes with it — the attention it deserves. They cover: ▸ The luteal phase decoded — what’s actually happening hormonally and why those severe mood shifts you are experiencing aren’t just in your head ▸ PMS vs PMDD — the critical difference every woman should know ▸ Symptoms beyond the cramps — the emotional and behavioural signs that often go unrecognised ▸ Who is most at risk for PMDD and why ▸ The diagnostic criteria — what a proper assessment actually looks like ▸ Management that works — from diet and lifestyle to therapy and medical options ▸ The multidisciplinary approach — which specialists belong in your care team and why If you’ve ever been told to “just push through it” every month — this one’s for you. Dr. Vundi is a Psychiatrist with a passion for and professional focus on women’s mental health. In addition to her clinical practice, she also creates informative content on women’s mental health online and hosts the self work podcast and community. Connect with Dr. Vundi on Socials: @dr_vundiwomenspsychiatrist CTRH Podcast Location Partner: @ashleyfurniturekenya @fairdealfurniture Production by @artlight_studio How can you support this podcast? Subscribe & Rate this episode, Share & leave a comment. #PMDD #PMSAwareness #WomensMentalHealth #ReproductiveMentalHealth #CTRHPodcast

    The Luteal Truth: Understanding PMS, PMDD & the Mental Health Cost of Going Undiagnosed with Dr. Caroline Vundi

  8. 3 Apr

    The High functioning lie: Mental Health Behind the mask of success with Mwari Muthaura

    The most dangerous place to be struggling is at the top. ⚡ High-functioning professionals — lawyers, doctors, executives, creatives and corporate types— are quietly experiencing some of the most severe mental health challenges of our time. And because they're still delivering, nobody notices. Not even them. What happens when the smartest person in the room can’t ask for help? On today’s episode, Dr. Claire Kinuthia is joined by psychotherapist Mwari Muthaura for a raw, expert-led conversation on what's really going on beneath the surface of professional success. They cover: ▸ High-functioning depression & anxiety — performing well while falling apart ▸ Burnout as a systemic issue, not a personal failure ▸ Substance use, self-medication, and the coping mechanisms we don't talk about ▸ Bipolar II, ADHD, OCD in high-achievers — often undiagnosed, often dismissed ▸ The stigma trap: why asking for help feels like career suicide ▸ Why hyper-intelligent clients are among the hardest to treat — and how good therapists adapt If the pressure to perform, perfectionism, or the constant noise of modern professional life is wearing you thin — you need to buckle up for this one. Mwari is an American-trained, certified Psychotherapist working both in private practice as well as in the corporate space here in Kenya. She is also very artistic & creates her own line of gorgeous #madeinKenya jewellery.   Connect with Mwari on all social media platforms @thesimpleselftherapy     To purchase her beautiful jewellery pieces, visit @mwari_giftcottage on Instagram.   CTRH podcast Location partner: @ashleyfurniturekenya @fairdealfurniture Production by @artlight_studio How can you support this podcast? Subscribe & Rate this episode, Share & leave a comment. #MentalHealthMatters #BurnoutCulture #TherapyForProfessionals #BreakTheStigma #CTRHPodcast

    The High functioning lie: Mental Health Behind the mask of success with Mwari Muthaura
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A Wholistic and Edutaining Health and Wellness Podcast hosted by Dr. Claire Kinuthia, a board certified Obstetrician/Gynaecologist from Nairobi, Kenya. CTRH podcast primarily focuses on Sexual, Reproductive & related Mental Health issues, that are often considered “taboo” in the African setting. The podcast aims to move beyond the traditional "doctor teaches and never listens" model to instead harness the power of storytelling to humanize & break down stigma, as well as to bring you reliable, evidence-based, easy-to-understand health information, resources & practical solutions.

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