Wellness Conversations Podcast

Sakinah Wellness Center

This podcast is hosted by Muthoni Njogu, relational and sex therapist based in Kenya. We host conversations with variety of folks were we discuss their purpose, personal growth and explore what wellness means to them.

Episodes

  1. 01/03/2023

    ✨33 432 HZ Affirmations for the New Year | Manifest Joy | Success | Prosperity | Love ✨

    Hello Beloved.  Welcome to guided affirmation by Sakinah Wellness Center.  This  recording is a guided affirmation for the new year.  Affirmations serve  as a powerful tool for shifting the mental blockages, authoring your  desires and  contributing towards overall positive change.   I suggest you listen to this audio recording everyday for 21 days as  part of your morning reflective practices or in the evening as you are  winding down. I will repeat each affirmation twice. You can say them out  loud or write it down.   Lets begin.   _______________________________________________________  instagram | https://www.instagram.com/sakinahwellness/?hl=en tiktok |  https://www.tiktok.com/@sakinahwc facebook | https://www.facebook.com/sakinahwc   _____________________________________________________  // RESOURCES Join FREE Relationship Mastermind Community page   https://www.facebook.com/groups/563396067479871   ________________________________________________________  Music - Canva Premium  I do not own any copyright to the music   _________________________________________________________  // ABOUT  Hi. My name is  Muthoni. I support individuals and couples in disrupting  limiting self talk and behavior and co-creating with them full  expressions of authenticity, acceptance & contentment. _________________________________________________________ This is not a sponsored  video. All opinions are mine & those of  Sakinah Wellness Center.   #affirmation  #blackwomen  #selfcare  #21days #positiveaffirmation   #positivethoughts   #positivity  #dailyaffirmations  #africa  #therapy  #selflove #selfworth #affirmations #newyear2023 #newyearresolution #manifestation #manifest

  2. 01/07/2020

    Season 1: Episode #4: Regarding Loss & Grief and the reclaiming of one's complete self with Dr. Karega

    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 #mentalhealthKE  #sextherapyKE  #africapodcasts

    Season 1: Episode #4: Regarding Loss & Grief and the reclaiming of one's complete self with Dr. Karega
  3. 10/29/2019

    Season 1: Episode #3: Regarding Sex Therapy with Cathy Holden (MBPsS)

    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 #mentalhealthKE  #sextherapyKE  #africapodcasts

    Season 1: Episode #3: Regarding Sex Therapy with Cathy Holden (MBPsS)

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This podcast is hosted by Muthoni Njogu, relational and sex therapist based in Kenya. We host conversations with variety of folks were we discuss their purpose, personal growth and explore what wellness means to them.