Oh, My Mind!

Vanessa Kaniaru
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Welcome to Oh, My Mind! A podcast hosted by Vanessa Kaniaru where we talk about Mental Health with heart, humour and expert insights!

Episodes

  1. MAY 10

    S1 | E3 | “No one told me it would be like this!” The Untold Mental Load of Motherhood with Umama Tr

    Motherhood is a beautiful yet complex journey. It brings so much love and joy though it may also be overwhelming, but the sad truth is often times mothers are afraid of sharing the challenging parts. On this special Mother's Day episode, we look at how one's mental health is impacted by motherhood, from finding out that you're expecting, carrying the pregnancy and now when baby is finally here and you're just trying to keep them alive, and why it is important to speak up. One thing though is that no experience is exactly the same . On this episode, we sit down with Umama Tribe, a community of young Kenyan mums who have been using their platform to show how motherhood can be similar yet different at the same, yet still beautiful. From becoming a first time mom while abroad with no friends or family around, to giving birth to a pre-term baby, to pregnancy after a loss and a crazy fourth trimester. These ladies share their journeys, the highs and lows, how their mindset changed over time and how they coped and adjusted to the changes throughout the journey. This episode is not only for moms, but also mums-in-waiting, their partners, family and friends. Motherhood often comes with tonnes of advice, but with no tips on how to deal with the mental load. We hope that this episode will bring some sense of calm to a new mummy, and also teach us how to support and show up for mummies around us. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ohmymind_po... Tiktok: / ohmymind_podcastke Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1q4TLjQ... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ke/podcast... Follow me on my social media pages: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wanjiku_kaniaru Tiktok:https://www.tiktok.com/@wanjiku_kaniaru Follow Umama Tribe: https://www.instagram.com/umama_tribe/

    1h 18m

  2. 06/12/2025

    S1| E2 | “So… what is Mental Health, really?” With Melissa Kioko

    We love that we’re now talking about mental health more and there’s more awareness. Do we really understand what it means though? Have you ever felt like something is off (with you) but you just can’t put a finger to it? Inexplicable feelings of fear and sadness but don’t know where it’s coming from? Ever wanted to seek professional help but you shy away from it, or feel like it’s too big of a commitment, like you’re not ready to be vulnerable to someone else? In this episode we sit down with Melissa Kioko, a registered, licensed and practicing psychologist and therapist to break down what mental health really means. The conversation sheds light on some misconceptions about mental help and therapy, and gives insights on what seeking professional help looks like. Is there more you’d like to learn about mental health from a psycho-educator? Learnt something new? Any thing you’d like clarification on? Let’s talk in the comment section!

    58 min

  3. 05/29/2025

    S1 | E1 - The day my anxiety spoke louder than me

    On this episode, we unpack a personal journey of anxiety, with episodes of panic attacks and anxiety attacks, and eventually a diagnosis of Generalized Anxiety Disorder. The host, Vanessa Kaniaru, also shares how she has been able to navigate this mental health struggle and some coping mechanisms that give you a sense of normalcy despite the mind battles. We hope you enjoy this episode, and get to learn a thing or two. If you relate to this conversation,feel free to share your experience in the comment section. Don't forget to like and subscribe for more! Feel free to share with a loved one, friend or foe!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ohmymind_podcastke/?hl=en Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ohmymind_podcastke Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1q4TLjQ6bsdMsJY2mfOXWD?si=A-JiZKsVRPiIc3bjaWOuvQ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ke/podcast/oh-my-mind/id1814078514 Follow me on my social media pages: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wanjiku_kaniaru/?hl=en Tiktok:https://www.tiktok.com/@wanjiku_kaniaru

    44 min

  4. 05/23/2025

    Get to know me! | My story and journey to “Oh, My Mind! The Podcast”

    Welcome to Oh, My Mind! This is the beginning of an exciting journey, but first I’d like you to get to know a little bit about me. This episode gives a preview on who I am and what inspired me to start this podcast, and what to expect from future episodes. I’d love to hear from you what kind of topics you’d like us to cover… Thank you for listening 😊 Kindly note: For this episode, it may be a better experience if you also watch this on YouTube as it is more of a QnA. Nonetheless, I do hope you enjoy! See link below: https://youtu.be/ce9ckX6p8hY?si=Zdc3sc4vBvrOKu9C

    23 min

  5. TRAILER

    Oh, My Mind! Podcast Trailer

    Hosted by Vanessa Kaniaru, this podcast dives deep into the complexities of mental health, the mind battles that we fight silently and how they impact our daily lives. Through personal stories and expert insights, the podcast demystifies mental health and is a reminder that even in those tough moments that no one sees, you’re not alone!

    1 min

Trailer

About

Welcome to Oh, My Mind! A podcast hosted by Vanessa Kaniaru where we talk about Mental Health with heart, humour and expert insights!

Information

  • Creator
    Vanessa Kaniaru
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Vanessa Kaniaru
  • Show Website
    Oh, My Mind!