🧠✨ Mental Glow Podcast - Episode 46 ✨🧠 Join us for an empowering conversation with Dr. Deborah Nin as we explore the vital topic of mental health for healthcare professionals. 💬💙 From tackling burnout to setting healthy boundaries, Dr. Nin offers practical strategies, personal experiences, and heartfelt advice to help those who care for others also protect their own well-being. 🎧 Listen now and be part of breaking the silence on mental health in the healthcare world. #mentalglowpodcast #epi...
Aug 15, 2025•36 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Many of us grew up in environments where money was a taboo topic never discussed openly, often shrouded in shame. But avoiding these conversations can leave lasting wounds and fuel a scarcity mindset. In this powerful episode, we explore what it takes to shift from scarcity to abundance, starting with healing the emotional and cultural baggage we carry around money. Joined by Ms. Jackline Ndombele, who shares her personal journey, we unpack the realities of "black tax," how to set healthy financ...
May 24, 2025•58 min•Season 3Ep. 5
What does fatherhood really mean beyond the role of provider?🤔 In this powerful episode, Mr. Adinan Juma offers a raw and reflective look into his personal experience of fatherhood, unpacking how societal expectations shape men’s identities and weigh on their mental health. We go deeper into the unspoken emotional labor that men often carry in silence, and explore how couples can create true partnership at home, sharing responsibilities in a way that prevents burnout on both sides. Mr. Adinan d...
May 02, 2025•57 min•Season 3Ep. 4
"When Is the Right Time?" We often lose precious moments waiting for the 'perfect' time. In this powerful episode, Ms. Hannah opens up about her journey; navigating motherhood, leadership, and mental wellness. Her story is a reminder that sometimes, the right time is simply when we decide to move forward. Tune in as we unpack the often unspoken realities of maternal mental health: the lasting impact of traumatic births, the importance of support systems before and after pregnancy, the emotional ...
Apr 18, 2025•46 min•Season 3Ep. 3
What does it really mean to have a neurodivergent mind? And why are so many people only discovering this part of themselves in adulthood? In many parts of the world, conversations around neurodiversity are still just beginning. Even in developed countries, real support for neurodivergent children and adults remains limited, and myths persist. In this powerful episode, I’m joined by Kim Harrison, a clinical mental health counsellor who is passionate about supporting neurodiverse families. Togethe...
Apr 04, 2025•49 min
“We’ve been talking about eradicating sexual abuse, but it’s time we take action.” – Farouque Abdela Join us in this episode as we confront the harsh reality that sexual abuse remains a serious issue in communities worldwide. We discuss its devastating impact on families, society, and our nation as a whole. Mr. Farouque Abdela urges parents to take an active role in protecting their children, emphasizing the importance of open communication and emotional closeness. We also explore what it truly ...
Mar 21, 2025•49 min•Season 3Ep. 1
"The language of silence is spoken by all and once silence is here, it's missing explanation is too absent to ignore" Fear of speaking up, can significantly impact mental health by leading to increased stress, anxiety, feelings of isolation, low self-esteem, and even depression, as a result individuals bottle up emotions and concerns, preventing them from seeking support or addressing issues effectively. If people don't feel safe or supported to share their thoughts, they may remain silent. In t...
Mar 07, 2025•13 min
Join Jacqueline and Dr. Moira Hennessey, Clinical Psychologist and Global Health Practitioner, as they debunk the myth that psychologists have it all figured out. This eye-opening episode explores the realities of mental health professionals and offers valuable insights for everyone. Key topics: Psychologists' own mental health journeys Balancing professional and personal life The role of therapy for therapists Universal strategies for building mental resilience Discover how even experts navigat...
Sep 27, 2024•44 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Kila jamii ina mila na desturi zake ambazo zinakua na mchango mkubwa sana katika makuzi na malezi ya mtoto, aidha wa kiume ama wa kike. Katika kipindi hiki nimeungana na nesi mkunga, Yusra Ameir ambae ana uzoefu wa kufanya kazi na watoto pamoja na wajawazito katika sekta ya afya kisiwani Unguja. Ungana nasi tukiongelea kiundani ni kwa namna gani baadhi ya mila na desturi za Kizanzibari zilivyo na mchango mkubwa katika kukuza unyanyasaji wa kijinsia ambao una athari kubwa kwenye afya ya akili ya ...
Aug 16, 2024•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 19
Research indicates that the perpetrators of child abuse are often those closest to us (VAC, 2011). These abuses can have a profound impact on adulthood, affecting how individuals relate to themselves and those around them. In this episode, Mr. Barnabas Nkinga, a psychologist and educator, discusses how parents can ensure the safety of their children. We delve into the cultural and economic factors that contribute to abuse in our communities and emphasize the vital role of community accountabilit...
Jul 12, 2024•59 min•Season 2Ep. 18
When conflicts arise, we often let emotions such as anger or fear control our reactions, leading to counterproductive results. Emotional intelligence fosters self-awareness, helping individuals recognize their emotions and thought processes, making it easier to control negative responses and remain objective. Join me in this episode to learn the role that emotional intelligence has in navigating and resolving conflict at work.
Jun 29, 2024•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 17
"An effective leader needs to be a juggler of relationships, deciding which to invest in, how to invest, and when to invest." - Sherman Leadership is not just about leading other people; it's about leading yourself too. Your personal life, work, parenting, relationships, investments, and health—all of these rise and fall on leadership, which is why setting healthy boundaries is crucial. The primary purpose of a boundary is to protect what matters most to you, not to divide, as it is perceived in...
Jun 14, 2024•39 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Oftentimes, we tend to listen to what someone is saying but not to what they are not saying. We construct responses to conversations before they even end. Other times, we find ourselves judging people before understanding the whole situation, whether at work or home. According to a recent study done in the UK, almost 65% of relationship breakups are a result of poor communication. Even though this study was conducted on another continent, it is likely to be one of the reasons for relationship br...
May 31, 2024•54 min•Season 2Ep. 15
• How can a girl-child invest in herself while in a relationship? • What constitutes a healthy relationship? • What constructs your view of a healthy relationship? • Do you have a sense of something BIGGER apart from your relationship? • When you go to bed, who do you like to be? • What culture do you want to create? •How many times do you meditate on yourself? •Are you as an individual healthy? ...all these questions and more have been raised in this episode that will make you reflect on your r...
May 17, 2024•56 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Join Jacqueline Owden and Mr. Mathias Masaka who is a social psychologist and currently performing a study on Women’s Empowerment as they talk about Women’s Empowerment and Intimate Relationship Stability. Below are some of the questions that they have discussed. •What stabilizes Intimate Relationship? •Why is women empowerment given more priority than men empowerment? •Can men empower themselves? •Is men empowerment emasculation? •Is women empowerment a threat to intimate relationship stability...
May 03, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 13
We rarely talk about friendship dynamics and at times we tend to neglect the fact that friendships do play an important role in our lives. We do find support, comfort, and love in our friendships and the flip side of it can be the opposite…talk about betrayal, deceit, and even hate. Adulthood friendship is not the same as childhood friendship…in the process of growth, people tend to grow apart and eventually drift. Friendship drift can be as painful as romantic relationships which is why we have...
Feb 17, 2024•49 min•Season 2Ep. 12
•Is post-partum depression a thing? •Is it true that single moms have got it all together? •What defines a good and/or a bad mom? •How does it feel like to have your first child? •Are societal expectations towards mothers healthy? •Is not having a mommy weight a deal breaker? •Did the term 'mental health' come up to justify the weakness of this generation? •Does your life have to stop the day you become a mother? ...the list could go on and on. The world we are living in with so many expectation...
Feb 03, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Most people including young adults start their New Year motivated looking forward to changing their old unpleasant behavior patterns and achieving their goals by the end of the year. However, research done in the US shows that 59% of young adults between the ages of 18 and 34 set New Year's resolutions, whereas only 9% successfully keep their New Year's resolutions. In this episode, Goodluck Msuya who is a Tax Associate at Pwc, and I are shedding light on the challenges that youth go through in ...
Jan 10, 2024•59 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Katika kipindi hiki cha sikukuu au likizo, familia nyingi hukusanyika pamoja kwa ajili ya kusherehekea pamoja. Mikusanyiko ya aina yoyote, mara nyingi huwa inapelekea kuwepo kwa ugomvi na tafrani japokuwa malengo ni kuwa na furaha na amani. Tafiti iliyofanyika nchini Marekani, imethibitisha kuwepo kwa ugomvi kati ya ndugu kwenye mikusanyiko hiyo kipindi cha likizo, ambapo asimilia 69 ya wamarekani wamewahi kugombana na ndugu kipindi cha likizo. Japokuwa tafiti hii imefanyika nchini Marekani, bad...
Dec 24, 2023•36 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Changamoto za mahusiano ya kimapenzi ni moja ya sababu kubwa inayopelekea vijana wengi kutafuta msaada wa kisaikolojia. Tafiti zimeweza kuthibitisha kwamba watu wenye umri kati ya 18 - 35 ambao hawajaoa wala kuolewa, waliopitia kuvunjika kwa mahusiano yao, waliweza kupata changamoto ya afya ya akili na kupunguza kuridhika na hali yao ya maisha. Katika kipindi hiki nimeungana na Fabian Emmanuel (Light Palmer) tukizungumza kuhusu kuvunjika kwa mahusiano (breakups) na jinsi ya kukabiliana nazo kama...
Dec 09, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 8
In our culture, everyone aspires to love to some degree, but many people don't have that quality... Love is what love is. In other words, love is an act of will, involving both a purpose and a deed. Join me in this episode as I talk about the common misconceptions about love that most psychotherapists deal with daily. This episode is based on the book "The Road Less Traveled by Scott Peck" and dispels some myths that hurt people when they try to understand their own romantic experiences. Remembe...
Nov 24, 2023•43 min•Season 2Ep. 7
The Law of Mental Transformation is one of the laws that helps youths or any other age range to get it straight in life and avoid ending up with mental illness when things don't go as they want. Join me as I am accompanied by a psychologist, Mr. Olayinka Ogunleye who is the founder of Pour Your Heart Psychotherapy as we talk about how one's mind is the architect of one's life and how embracing change can lead to a healthier, more empowered mindset, especially in our relationships.
Nov 11, 2023•55 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Katika malezi, wazazi wengi huwekeza nguvu nyingi katika kutimiza mahitaji ya kimwili na husahau umuhimu wa kutimiza mahitaji ya kiakili (mental needs) katika maisha ya watoto wao. Hii hupelekea changamoto mbalimbali katika ukuaji wa mtu mzima ajaye. Katika kipindi hiki, nimeungana na mwanasaikolojia Flora Wadutya tukiongelea kiundani kuhusu malezi na umuhimu wa wazazi kutimiza mahitaji ya kiakili kwa watoto wao. Kwa kusikiliza kipindi hiki unapata kujifunza umuhimu wa mzazi kuwa mfano wa kwanza...
Oct 27, 2023•48 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Katika malezi ya kitanzania, ukali umeonekana kama ndo njia bora zaidi inayosaidia katika kumuweka mtoto katika mstari ulionyooka, na tunasahau kuwa kuna njia nyingi ambazo wazazi wanaweza kutumia katika kuwakuza watoto wao kwenye malezi yaliyo bora. Ungana nami katika kipindi hiki, nikiwa pamoja na Bw. Elisha Thomas tukijadili kuhusu mada hii, na kujifunza zaidi kupitia malezi aliyokulia Bw. Elisha na ambavyo wazazi wake waliweza kuweka usawa kati ya ukali (strictness) na mipaka (boundaries) na...
Oct 13, 2023•59 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Uchambuzi wa utafiti uliofanyika nchini marekani unaonyesha kuwa ongezeko la mivutano au migogoro kati ya wazazi ina uhusiano mkubwa na upungufu wa ukaribu wa kihisia kati ya mtoto na mzazi, na malezi yasiyo bora. Watoto wanaoshuhudia mivutano au migogoro ya wazazi mara nyingi wanakabiliwa na matatizo makubwa katika mahusiano yao na pia husababisha kuvunjika kwa uhusiano kati ya mzazi na mtoto, jambo ambalo linaweza kuwa na madhara makubwa kwa mtoto, na mara nyingine hata kuathiri afya yake ya a...
Sep 29, 2023•28 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Tafiti zimebainisha kuwa mambo tofauti kama hali ya kiuchumi, mazingira, kujitambua, na mengineyo huathiri sana ubora wa mahusiano. Pamoja na hilo, watu wengi wamekuwa wakipata changamoto katika kutofautisha aina mbalimbali za mahusiano, na hii kupelekea mkanganyiko katika kuhusiana na watu katika mazingira tofauti tofauti. Katika kipindi hiki, nimeungana na mwanasaikolojia tiba Mr. Nickson Kataze tukijadili kwa undani kuhusu aina tofauti za mahusiano na jinsi ya kujenga na kudumisha mahusiano b...
Sep 15, 2023•50 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Mahusiano ni muhimu katika maisha ya kila binadamu na tafiti zimethibitisha kwamba kwamba mahusiano yasio na afya ni miongoni mwa vihatarishi vya kupata changamoto za afya ya akili na hata kupata magonjwa ya akili kama vile sonona. Ungana nami katika kipindi hiki, nikiwa na Mariam Albhai tukitambulisha msimu huu wa pili pamoja na kuongelea jinsi uzoefu na tamaduni zetu zilivyo na mchango mkubwa katika kuipa maana halisi ya mahusiano.
Sep 01, 2023•42 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Research holds that the mixed model of parenting style seems to be the best parenting style in early psychosocial development in Tanzania (Lema & Manyama, 2017). In this episode, we examine the cultural context and societal pressures that shape parenting practices in Tanzania, which often leave an indelible mark on children's mental well-being. Throughout the episode, I engage with Ms. Mariam Albhai as she shares her knowledge, and story and helps us understand the critical role that parenti...
May 26, 2023•1 hr 34 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Based on the statistics shared by Tanzania Daima in 2011, show that as many as 78% of Tanzanians were fearful which hindered any motivation for individual performance and collective action in productivity. Fear not only increases doubt, and procrastination but also distracts you from being productive. And when it is severe, may even lead to psychological problems. Do not allow fear to hold you back any longer. Please tune in and start a revolutionary journey that will enable you to face your fea...
May 19, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 19
This episode is for everyone, whether you've just graduated from high school, are a college student, or are simply trying to figure out how to deal with the challenges of adulthood. In this episode, we explore the period of transitioning to adulthood because it is a period in which most youths face many challenges, and without guidance and support they end up experiencing psychological problems. Join us, as a Developmental Psychologist, Mr. Vincent Mallya explains the challenges that youths face...
May 12, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 18
