A Few Things

Medrine Nyambura
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A Few Things is a podcast that brings you personal stories on faith, creativity and life plus commentary on the world around us. This will be delivered in narration, personal interviews and guest hosts. The goal is to learn a few things here and there.

  1. 3D AGO

    EP. 24 Rewriting your Inner Voice and Dealing with Dark Thoughts

    I am not sure about you, but the world feels very dark right now and if you struggle with dark thoughts, each day probably feels like a mental minefield.  In this episode, I share insights from my own personal experiences with dark thoughts, researchers who have linked child verbal abuse to adults who struggle with addiction, anxiety and self-harm tendencies. This episode shares how we can address the root of dark thoughts and practical ways to rewire our brains. There is a world where we have a healthy dialogue with our inner voice.     Sources Neuropsychology Coach Iveta Harris founder of Neuropsychology Coaching, who has a Master’s degree in Neuroscience, and is completing her PhD in Neuropsychology, specializing in the connection between the mind, body, and healing - http://neuropsychologycoach.com/  As a neuroscientist, I’ve seen the impact of harsh words on children’s brains. We need to prevent childhood verbal abuse. https://theconversation.com/as-a-neuroscientist-ive-seen-the-impact-of-harsh-words-on-childrens-brains-we-need-to-prevent-childhood-verbal-abuse-255533 Verbal Abuse: Definition, Signs, Examples, & What to Do https://www.choosingtherapy.com/verbal-abuse/ The Neuroscience of Journaling: How Expressive Writing Transforms the Mind and Body - https://neuropsychologycoach.com/neuropsychology-coaching-blog/the-neuroscience-of-journaling-how-expressive-writing-transforms-the-mind-and-body   Social Media Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/medrinenyambura/  Follow me on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/medrinehnyambura  Listen Academic Asylum - https://open.spotify.com/show/05lTnkxEgCHNHtNn6tkCm4 Read Check out my professional website - https://medrinenyambura.com/

    37 min

  2. MAR 21

    EP. 23 Father Yourself First (Book Review) plus thoughts on growing in public

    This episode focuses on fatherhood based on the book, Father Yourself First: Everything You Need to Become the Father Your Family Deserves by Glen Henry. My goal was to offer a resource with positive guidelines to fatherhood after the previous episode. I speak on this topic as someone who is constantly looking for positive parenting examples to share with you so we can all have a chance at positive parenting experiences. Disclaimer: I am not a parent (yet 😊) so take everything I say with a tiny bit of salt. Sources Jackie Hill Perry Instagram post referenced on the episode - https://www.instagram.com/p/DVUWdE4kTHa/?img_index=1   Book  Father Yourself First: Everything You Need to Become the Father Your Family Deserves by Glen Henry Christian Connection - https://www.christianconnection.biz/product/9781400252558 Thriftbooks - https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/father-yourself-first-everything-you-need-to-become-the-father-your-family-deserves/55138159/#edition=75322784&idiq=88502600 Christianbook - https://www.christianbook.com/father-yourself-everything-become-family-deserves/9781400253982/pd/132782EB Watermark Christian Store - https://watermarkchristianstore.com/product/father-yourself-first/ Social Media Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/medrinenyambura/  Follow me on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/medrinehnyambura  Listen Academic Asylum - https://open.spotify.com/show/05lTnkxEgCHNHtNn6tkCm4 Read Check out my professional website - https://medrinenyambura.com/

    20 min

  3. MAR 7

    EP. 22 Estrangement, Emotionally Immature Parents and the Repair Work

    As I was editing this episode, I heard myself physically trying to catch my breath. Parents are held in reverence and to question anything they do is considered a taboo. The book, ' Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents; How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self-Involved Parents', gives credence to the reality that emotionally immature parents impact their children in ways that will require repair work well into adulthood. Step into the murk with me as we do the repair work of being emotionally mature adults. Sources Oprah Explores the Rising Trend of Going No Contact with Your Family- https://youtu.be/cK7EJgILMIk?si=xUmmghbX0G2loF7D  How Egocentric Parents Impact Their Kids with Dr. Lindsay Gibson NYT - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhHLLtI4Taw  Book  Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents; How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self-Involved Parents Barnes & Noble - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/adult-children-of-emotionally-immature-parents-lindsay-c-gibson-psyd/1121368782  Thrift Books - https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/adult-children-of-emotionally-immature-parents-how-to-heal-from-distant-rejecting-or-self-involved-parents_lindsay-c-gibson/9845889/#edition=9288362&idiq=12128827  New Harbinger Publications - https://www.newharbinger.com/9781626251700/adult-children-of-emotionally-immature-parents/ Social Media Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/medrinenyambura/  Follow me on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/medrinehnyambura  Listen Academic Asylum - https://open.spotify.com/show/05lTnkxEgCHNHtNn6tkCm4 Read Check out my professional website - https://medrinenyambura.com/

    22 min

  4. FEB 21

    EP. 21 Storytime: Coming to America, Stinting in LA and Finding Self

    My do I have a story for you. Many years ago, I listened to an episode of Jesus and Jollof hosted by Yvonne Orji and Luvvie Ajayi as they shared how they followed their dreams. As children as immigrants, they made dreams feel accessible. This episode is a love letter to you who is contemplating taking a chance at an idea, a move or a transition.  You will hear what inspired me to apply for school, the rough adjustment as a new immigrant, post-graduation blues, working on Shark Tank for 3 seconds and the state of academia.    Social Media Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/medrinenyambura/  Follow me on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/medrinehnyambura  Listen Academic Asylum - https://open.spotify.com/show/05lTnkxEgCHNHtNn6tkCm4 Read Check out my professional website - https://medrinenyambura.com/

    57 min

  5. FEB 7

    EP. 20 The Journey of Finding A Church as an Immigrant

    Finding a church as an immigrant has been arduous process. Existing in the limbo of a home left behind and not quite settled down in the new home bleeds into finding a faith community. After years of searching, I share how to expand your community beyond church.    Social Media Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/medrinenyambura/  Follow me on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/medrinehnyambura  Listen Academic Asylum - https://open.spotify.com/show/05lTnkxEgCHNHtNn6tkCm4 Read My personal website with my information - https://medrinenyambura.com/

    21 min

  6. JAN 24

    EP.19 Political Decisions, Christians and the African Dream

    A recent visit back home revealed a few cracks in political landscape that has been deteriorating. In this episode, I share my view on the role of Christians in political decisions and advocacy for the people who Jesus fought for during his time. There is also a return to Africa which begs the questions as to whether Kenya and Africa is ready to be an immigrant destination.    Social Media Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/medrinenyambura/  Follow me on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@therecoveringcreative  Follow me on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/medrinehnyambura    Listen Academic Asylum - https://open.spotify.com/show/05lTnkxEgCHNHtNn6tkCm4   Read My personal website with my information - https://medrinenyambura.com/

    25 min

  7. JAN 10

    EP. 18 Creating in a Crisis. Why our work matters as the world is falling apart.

    The world feels like a minefield and trying to keep the creative juices flowing feels harder. History shows that the arts have always saved the day. Artists help us makes sense of the world. This is the time to keep creating, tell our stories and have agency over how they are told. in this episode I share some tips that I am implementing to stay creative.    Social Media Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/medrinenyambura/  Follow me on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@therecoveringcreative  Follow me on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/medrinehnyambura    Listen Academic Asylum - https://open.spotify.com/show/05lTnkxEgCHNHtNn6tkCm4   Read My personal website with my information - https://medrinenyambura.com/ My blog where I write stories of international students - https://medrinenyambura.com/blog/

    25 min

  8. 12/27/2025

    EP. 17 So, 2025?!?! w/ Mr. Simpson aka The Husband

    On this episode my husband joins me to chat about the past 13 months. It has been one hell of a ride but there were more good things than challenging ones. This episode was recorded after a scrumptious dinner, so we might have been in a food coma 😂😂😂 Academic Asylum - https://open.spotify.com/show/05lTnkxEgCHNHtNn6tkCm4 My personal website with my information - https://medrinenyambura.com/ My blog where I write stories of international students - https://medrinenyambura.com/blog/ A peek into my brain - https://substack.com/@therecoveringcreative? Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/medrinenyambura/  Follow me on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/medrinehnyambura

    28 min
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A Few Things is a podcast that brings you personal stories on faith, creativity and life plus commentary on the world around us. This will be delivered in narration, personal interviews and guest hosts. The goal is to learn a few things here and there.

Information

  • Creator
    Medrine Nyambura
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026
  • Show Website
    A Few Things