Send us a text Reflecting on a moment of revelation, I realized the profound peace that comes from embracing the ephemeral nature of life's experiences. Alongside my co-host Olamipo Akinola Dawodu, we journey through the delicate intricacies of emotional release in our latest episode, examining how letting go can transform our existence into one of serenity and contentment. We're not just talking about romantic entanglements; this is a holistic approach to loosening the ties binding us to people...
Jan 30, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Send us a text As the calendar pages turn, it's not just about inked resolutions but the very essence of introspection and growth that comes with a new year. I've felt the waning fervour of January's promises myself, facing health hurdles and a birthday that prompted deep reflection on where I've been and where I aim to go. So here's a heartfelt invitation to join me on a two-week journey without new content from Mindfully with Tunmise but rather a time to recharge, reflect, and prepare ourselve...
Jan 16, 2024•17 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Send us a text When the complexities of masculinity and the culinary arts collide, you're in for an unforgettable feast of thought with my guest, Hanamel. As a writer-turned-chef, he stirs the pot of our preconceived notions, offering a delectable blend of insights on how the dark corners of our psyche can surprisingly nourish our creativity. We swap stories of gender constructs and personal growth, seasoning our conversation with a dash of humour and a pinch of wisdom, challenging you to savour...
Jan 09, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Send us a text As the calendar turns to 2024, I find myself in a contemplative mood, navigating the bittersweet threshold of a new year with a heart heavy from recent personal trials. Yet, I'm filled with an unwavering hope, a spark that I'm eager to share with you. The rawness of this season's experiences has reshaped my approach to planning and progression, offering a poignant reminder that life's journey is as unpredictable as it is beautiful. Join me, Oluwatunmise as I reflect on the delicat...
Jan 02, 2024•21 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Send us a text Unlock the alchemy of life's pursuits through the soul-stirring dialogue shared by our guest, a maestro of holistic entrepreneurship, Seun Ambassador as we unveil the 'three E's'—education, entrepreneurship, and entertainment. In this episode, we navigate the interplay of these vital elements, unveiling the essence of true empowerment. Our conversation is a treasure map for those seeking to harmonize their personal life, career, and financial foundations not only to succeed but to...
Dec 26, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Send us a text Do you ever stop and think about how the food you eat impacts not just your physical, but your mental health as well? Emmanuel and I invite you to pull up a chair to our virtual table as we explore this intriguing intersection. We examine the emotional significance of food, drawing from our own experiences, like how comfort can be found in a bowl of abacha, or how a strained family relationship can create an aversion to it. Get ready to see food not just as a physical sustenance, ...
Dec 19, 2023•31 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Send us a text Have you ever felt confined by the traditional roles society has scripted for you? My guest, Emmanuel Bright-Effiong stylised as Emmagination, walks us through this very feeling, as he shares his quest to step away from being a husband, a father, and a provider, to explore alternative identities. Together, we navigate the labyrinth of masculinity, societal pressures, and the desire to shatter expectations, providing a fresh perspective on the power of social experiments in expandi...
Dec 12, 2023•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 8
Send us a text We're pulling back the curtain on a hidden issue that silently shapes men's lives - the "Father Wound". This emotional scar, often neglected, has profound impacts on relationships and parenting. Drawing from our personal brushes with this wound, we highlight the importance of addressing it, while shedding light on the healing role of spirituality. In a world where men are conditioned to suppress their vulnerabilities, we're flipping the script, inviting an honest conversation on t...
Dec 05, 2023•50 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Send us a text Ever feel like you're constantly seeking validation from others, battling your ego and questioning your identity? Join us on an insightful journey with life coach and holistic educator, Femi Jubal, as we explore these challenges and more. Together, we share our personal experiences and life transitions, highlighting the importance of mindfulness and self-reflection in personal growth. Each of us has a story to tell – Femi, through his powerful song, "Akonserawa," and we talk throu...
Nov 28, 2023•55 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Send us a text The anatomy of addiction from the perspective of Lubem Ajiva, a 34-year-old young man who has lived with addiction, and has been clean for over 10 YEARS. He shares some reasons why addiction is endearing. Why it can be overcome How you can stay clean... This conversation is as usual fun, free, relatable and I hope liberating... Enjoy Support the show Follow me Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/tunmise.kuku Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/tunmiseokuku/ https://www.instagram...
Nov 21, 2023•57 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Send us a text Ola is back!!!! This Episode that was recorded on World Mental Health Day, we talk about the "whys" behind us being mental health advocates. Support the show Follow me Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/tunmise.kuku Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/tunmiseokuku/ https://www.instagram.com/bhmcoaching/ LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/tunmise-oladapo-kuku-8a2626b/ Get Living Mindfully: A Journey to Being https://blackhemages.com/living-mindfully/ Website: https://blackhe...
Nov 14, 2023•46 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Send us a text The power of Belonging to a group, a cause, or a family can not be overemphasized. Belonging differs from fitting in. Tapping into some of Brene Brown's research on belonging Tunmise and Uche explore their understanding of the concept of Belonging. Find Uche on Instagram @ucheagunabor for fun life stories. Support the show Follow me Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/tunmise.kuku Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/tunmiseokuku/ https://www.instagram.com/bhmcoaching/ LinkedIn :...
Nov 07, 2023•49 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Send us a text In this episode, I invite Uche Agunabor to journey through the process of building healthy boundaries within relationships. The relationship here is generic, and how mastering this art can foster mental resilience to help you be a better person to yourself and your ecosystem. Uche Agunabor is a “life enthusiast” and very passionate about telling relatable stories… You can find Uche Agunabor on Instagram https://instagram.com/ucheagunabor?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== Support the show Fo...
Oct 31, 2023•56 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Send us a text Tunmise : So based on all you have said, who is a man? Kehinde: tries to explain and two days later sends this to me. "So I was reminiscing on our discussion on the podcast The point you asked the question " Who is a man" , it happened that I couldn't get a straight answer.. majorly because I figured how sensitive it is and I was trying get a simple answer So this morning the answer I sought for and beating the bush around for, dawned on me, A man is a male human, and I see that t...
Oct 24, 2023•45 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Send us a text I have two of my long-time friends along for this one. Irene and I were talking about how much loss we have experienced and whether we should be grateful for being alive Or be glad for those who have transitioned who wouldn't need to go through the motions of living... Then I said, why not, let's talk about it on Mindfully with tunmise. So here you go... It's okay not to be okay... sometimes... Support the show Follow me Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/tunmise.kuku Instagram :...
Oct 17, 2023•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 2
Send us a text One would think that the pervasiveness of the phrase “I need to protect my mental health” would in turn mean that there is an adequate understanding of what it truly means. What this sentence/Phrase has done is to bring awareness to mental health questions no doubt, with the unintended consequences of driving stigma for mental health questions even deeper. Ola and I get together to give flesh to misconceptions, prejudices and idiosyncratic views on this pervasive issue. As usual, ...
Oct 10, 2023•53 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Send us a text It is officially the start of the second series of Mindfully with Tunmise. It will be published on Tuesday 10-10-2023. The conversations continue with my dear friend /Co-Host Ola Akin Dawodu. This short voice Note is to Thank You for sticking with me. And To welcome you to the new Season!!!! Thanks!!! Support the show Follow me Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/tunmise.kuku Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/tunmiseokuku/ https://www.instagram.com/bhmcoaching/ LinkedIn : http...
Oct 09, 2023•7 min0
Send us a text An epilogue of some sort on the series on friendships and relationships. Jill Filipovic said “If we want to replace our culture of trauma with a culture of resilience, we’ll have to relearn how to support one another—something we’ve lost as our society has moved toward viewing “wellness” as an individual pursuit, a state of mind accessed via self-work. Retreating inward, and tying our identities to all of the ways in which we’ve been hurt, may actually make our inner worlds harder...
Oct 03, 2023•9 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Send us a text No two people are the same. Cliche but true. Ergo, no two relationships are the same. In a world and time where philosophies and paradigms are the determining factors of starting and keeping a relationship? How much "work" are you willing to do and where does the work start from? These are the thoughts Denrele and Ola try to explore in this episode! Enjoy!! Support the show Follow me Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/tunmise.kuku Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/tunmiseokuk...
Sep 26, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Send us a text In this quick chat, I try to navigate the concept of the power of positive thinking. Is there any gain in practising positive habits? What habits can work for you if you decide to mine the concept? This Bonus Banterv is an off-shoot of an end-of-day conversation I had with Franda Kay Graves yesterday. Thank you for staying with me on this journey. Don't forget you can support the show, like, share, follow and rate. Be. Good. To. You Support the show Follow me Facebook : https://ww...
Sep 20, 2023•12 min0
Send us a text I had to get Denrele and Ola into this conversation!!! The pair try to navigate societal constructs and conditioning and how it affects either gender. Is patriarchy really a thing and if it is truly detrimental? How can you partner with yourself to navigate these? Support the show Follow me Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/tunmise.kuku Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/tunmiseokuku/ https://www.instagram.com/bhmcoaching/ LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/tunmise-oladap...
Sep 19, 2023•55 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Send us a text A quick-fire chat with Funso and Bunmi Just three friends talking about life and living Support the show Follow me Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/tunmise.kuku Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/tunmiseokuku/ https://www.instagram.com/bhmcoaching/ LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/tunmise-oladapo-kuku-8a2626b/ Get Living Mindfully: A Journey to Being https://blackhemages.com/living-mindfully/ Website: https://blackhemages.com/ b45eeaafa11188b421daa26f6eb85da5596dbf11 L...
Sep 14, 2023•26 min
Send us a text I try to explore how I relate with the psychotic episodes that plagued my mind for a while. I also try to give voice to the silence that can be so loud. How I make the best of what depression dealt me. Support the show Follow me Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/tunmise.kuku Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/tunmiseokuku/ https://www.instagram.com/bhmcoaching/ LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/tunmise-oladapo-kuku-8a2626b/ Get Living Mindfully: A Journey to Being https:...
Sep 12, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Send us a text Ola puts on his Coach hat on this episode. He tries to explore how people use certain psychosocial parameters to navigate their relationships. Beyond romantic relationships, Ola identifies a relationship is as good as how aware an individual is in/of the same. Support the show Follow me Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/tunmise.kuku Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/tunmiseokuku/ https://www.instagram.com/bhmcoaching/ LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/tunmise-oladapo-ku...
Sep 05, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Send us a text This episode attempts to get a masculine perspective on the definition of relationships and how to navigate the same. Ola talks about how he is different because he experienced a model relationship through his mother and her friend. He further explores the social identikit of men, not being allowed to share easily and mostly goes against the dictates of companionship. Support the show Follow me Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/tunmise.kuku Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/...
Aug 29, 2023•45 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Send us a text This is the first of My personal stories I will share on this podcast. This first Monologue takes a trip to the beginning of my journey as a person living with Bipolar Affective Disorder. The day I was diagnosed and everything in between. The thoughts may come off as disjointed, this is because I first wrote and published this the very day I was diagnosed. enjoy! Support the show Follow me Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/tunmise.kuku Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/tunmi...
Aug 22, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Send us a text Denrele's second chat with me, she attempts to shed some light on the mental and emotional work of letting go of a relationship that no longer serves either party. She gives some pointers and asks if individuals are even equipped with "tools" to navigate such crossroads. Questions to ponder: Are you equipped with tools to navigate the curves of a relationship Were you nurtured to develop personal tools in identify the red flags and curves that a relationship can throw up. Support ...
Aug 15, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Send us a text This conversation that sets the tone for the series focus on the "definition of friendship", Denrele joins Tunmise as they share their stories and learnings through life's relational journeys. Support the show Follow me Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/tunmise.kuku Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/tunmiseokuku/ https://www.instagram.com/bhmcoaching/ LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/tunmise-oladapo-kuku-8a2626b/ Get Living Mindfully: A Journey to Being https://blackhe...
Aug 08, 2023•46 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Send us a text A quick introduction to the show. Introduction of Tunmise Format of the show and all relevant details about Mindfully with Tunmise; The podcast Support the show Follow me Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/tunmise.kuku Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/tunmiseokuku/ https://www.instagram.com/bhmcoaching/ LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/tunmise-oladapo-kuku-8a2626b/ Get Living Mindfully: A Journey to Being https://blackhemages.com/living-mindfully/ Website: https://blac...
Aug 07, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Send us a text Welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to "Mindfully with Tunmise," the podcast that takes you on a journey of self-discovery and mental health awareness. I'm your host, Tunmise, and together, we'll demystify the acquired narratives surrounding mental health in Nigeria and beyond. Support the show Follow me Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/tunmise.kuku Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/tunmiseokuku/ https://www.instagram.com/bhmcoaching/ LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/tunmi...
Jul 26, 2023•4 min0
