Vivify Conversations

Priscilla Vivian
  • 5.0 (2)
  • MENTAL HEALTH

Conversations about mental health and self-cultivation for Africans & diasporans. Join Priscilla Vivian - psychological counsellor & mental health educator - as she speaks with guests from all over the world exploring holistic and inclusive wellbeing. Join the conversation online using #VivifyConversations. Connect with me on Instagram/Facebook: @VivifyTherapy Email: info@vivifytherapy.com

Episodes

  1. 06/12/2020

    Reclaiming Ancestral Wisdom with Selome Araya

    In this episode I am joined by Selome Araya. Selome is a certified Reiki Master/Teacher & Healing Practitioner,  Mental Health Holistic Healing Practitioner/Counselor, Intuitive Spiritual Counselor, Life Coach, Healing Justice Advocate and Doula. Themes explored: Mental suffering as a gateway to healing self and others + the wounded archetype The limitations around mental health diagnosis  Approaching mental health holistically  Indigenous vs western approaches to mental health  Agency in healing  Reclaiming ancestral wisdom on our healing journey  Decolonizing our self-care Being a highly sensitive healer To learn more about Selome and her mental health programme discussed in this episode, visit http://www.selomearaya.com/healingattherootprogram To learn more about the podcast host and Vivify Therapy, visit www.VivifyTherapy.com  If you are listening on apple podcast please leave a review!  Instagram:  Podcast - @VivifyConversation Host - @VivifyTherapy Guest - @selome.araya

    52 min

  2. 22/11/2020

    Finding Your Equilibrium with Novena-Chanel

    Novena-Chanel Davies is a BACP registered integrative Counsellor/Psychotherapist, Life Coach, Nutritional Advisor, Reiki Master, Yoga Teacher and Clinical Supervisor, working both in the UK and abroad. She also works as a Media Consultant, Radio Host and Workshop Facilitator, advising on issues around Childhood Sexual Abuse, Domestic Violence, Family Breakdowns, and Self-Care.  You can find out more about Novena-Chanel by visiting www.theequilibriumcoach.com In this episode we cover: Holistic healing and integrating mind, soul and body in psychotherapy  Attitudes towards child sexual abuse in black communities Intergenerational wellbeing and breaking cycles Nurturing positive self-esteem in black children through cultural pride  Can religion and psychotherapy work together? Therapeutic Counselling vs Therapeutic Coaching - What's the difference?  Connect with us on social media Guest : Novena-Chanel can be found here and here  Host: Priscilla Vivian can be found here and here

    40 min

  3. 26/10/2020

    Mugabi Byenkya on Living With Chronic Illness

    In this episode I am joined by Mugabi Byenkya, we discuss the psychological impact of ⁣living with chronic illness, adapting to an ableist society, attitudes towards disability in African communities, his book writing process and leaving a legacy before you die.   Mugabi  is an award-winning writer, poet and occasional rapper. He was born in Nigeria, to Ugandan parents and is currently based between Kampala and Toronto. He was longlisted for the Babishai Niwe Poetry Award in 2015. His essays and poetry have been published in The Good Men Project, The Mighty, and Arts and Africa, along over 20 other publications. He has been interviewed on Voice of America, NTV Uganda, and Brittle Paper, along over 20 other media outlets. His debut experimental epistolary speculative novel, ‘Dear Philomena,’ was published in 2017 and he recently concluded a 43 city, 5 country North America/East Africa tour in support of this. In 2018, Mugabi was named one of 56 writers who has contributed to his native Uganda’s literary heritage in the 56 years since independence by Writivism. Dear Philomena, was named a Ugandan bestseller in the same year. Mugabi wants to be Jaden Smith when he grows up! Contact Mugabi via email at: mugabibyenkya@gmail.com Let's continue the conversation online, follow @VivifyConversations on Instagram. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Follow Mugabi on Instagram @Mugabs

    40 min

  4. 10/10/2020

    Bouncing Back From Burnout with Malaika Tenshi

    In this episode I am joined by Malaika Tenshi - radio presenter, TV presenter, actress, MC, motivational speaker, and model! We discuss how she juggles her multiple roles, work-life balance and recovery from burnout. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Let's continue the conversation online, follow @VivifyConversations on Instagram. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Follow Malaika on Instagram @MalaikaTenshi ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ (Apologies for the low sound quality, we had some technical difficulties but didn't want you to miss out on the juicy content!)

    30 min

  5. 10/10/2020

    The intro before the intro... Solo episode

    A quick hello from me on launch day! World Mental Health Day 2020 is here and the first episode is finally out. There have been some teething problems on the production side, bear with me as I work through this and continue to improve the quality of the podcast. Your feedback is much appreciated, so please let me know your thoughts and if you have any guest suggestions. I couldn't wait another to day to release episode one, I enjoyed my chat with Malaika so much and I hope you get some value from it too. Instagram: @VivifyTherapy Email: info@VivifyTherapy.Com

    1 min

  6. SEASON 1 TRAILER

    Vivify Conversations: Trailer

    Curating stories of mental health and self-cultivation for Africans & diasporans. Hosted by Priscilla Vivian For show updates follow on Instagram @VivifyConversations Email: info@VivifyTherapy.com

    1 min

Trailer

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Conversations about mental health and self-cultivation for Africans & diasporans. Join Priscilla Vivian - psychological counsellor & mental health educator - as she speaks with guests from all over the world exploring holistic and inclusive wellbeing. Join the conversation online using #VivifyConversations. Connect with me on Instagram/Facebook: @VivifyTherapy Email: info@vivifytherapy.com

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  • Creator
    Priscilla Vivian
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Priscilla Vivian