Layered Wisdom

Thank you all for listening to this podcast and for your support! I am taking a break, please enjoy this Final Episode, where our Guest, Wuon Odidi, shares his journey from his beloved ancestral village of Karateng' and the journey back home. Find him here: https://www.youtube.com/@WuonOdidi Contact him here: +254-708-118-288

Trigger Warning: This episode contains references to self harm. Please call your local suicide helpline for help, I wish you healing. To contact Chris: https://mysideofthestreet.wordpress.com/ Phone: 254720946269 Email: Chrislyimo@gmail.com

Full Episode Available May 14, 2026 wherever you listen to Podcasts

It's the 1960s, Kenya is newly independent, the exhilaration is palpable, the country is teeming with possibilities. Amid all this excitement, there is a problem that needs to be solved. If you ask the departing colonialists, this problem needs to be shot. So you say to them, don't shoot at the problem, let me buy it from you. They see an opportunity to make money so they sell problem to you. It's...

Full Episode available April 23, 2026 Wherever you listen to Podcasts

In today's episode, Frank Moi a Kenya-based industrialist shares his journey and perspective on financially and logistically empowering rural Kenyan farmers. He also shares his long and painful relationship with Arsenal FC, full episode available wherever you listen to Podcasts

Full Episode available wherever you listen to Podcasts on April 9, 2026

What's in a voice? You wake up one morning, and when you try to speak, your voice is very hoarse. You think to yourself, it must be a cold. After all, you have been healthy as a horse for your entire life. You drink lemon water infused with honey, maybe take some cough drops, and if you are particularly invested in your health, you go to the doctor, who peeks down your throat with a bright light a...

What's in a voice? And if you lost yours, what would your life look like? What if, after many years, doctors and surgeries, you were finally able to find a voice again, but it didn't sound like your old voice? A new voice that causes people to judge you? Would you continue to walk through life unbent by the weight of societal pressure? This episode is an inspiring look into Angie's resilient journ...

When you see a used bottle, what do you see? Trash? Well, Nyandia Kamawe sees treasure, raw material for her brilliant, creative mind to transform into beautiful and functional artwork. I had a very insightful, laughter-filled, inspiring conversation with her, available wherever you listen to Podcasts. She flew across the world, to a land covered in snow in the winter and mosquitoes in the summer....

Have you ever heard someone laugh so heartily that you joined in, not even knowing what it is they were laughing at? Those people with contagious laughs? Nyandia Kamawe is that person. I had a very laughter filled conversation with her, the full episode will be available wherever you listen to podcasts on March 12, 2026. She flew across the world, to a land covered in snow in the winter and mosqui...

In today's episode, Lynnette (not her real name), shares a story that spans decades, a story of sibling love despite life's ups and downs

She is a leader, a wife, a mother, an indomitable spirit who overcame a childhood of hardship and cruelty to become a leader in her community. Join us as our guest, Honorable Zainabu Muyoti shares her life's journey and pearls of wisdom for younger generations.

She is a leader, a wife, a mother, an indomitable spirit who overcame a childhood of hardship and cruelty to become a wife, a mother of six and a leader in her community. Join us as our guest, Honorable Zainabu Muyoti shares her life's journey and pearls of wisdom. Full episode available February 12, 2026

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses death and the process of dying. Listener discretion is advised. If you or anyone you know is grieving, please know that you are not alone and there are resources available to help in your healing journey. I have linked our guest's contact information and other grieving resources in the show notes for this episode. I wish you well in your healing journey. Hav...

Full Episode available January 29, 2026 wherever you listen to Podcasts! What is a good death? In today's episode, Archie, shares her journey to becoming a death doula, and the experiences she has had in her calling, as well as what defines a good death.

"To live is to die. And while we must all die, not all of us learn how to live." In today's episode, renowned author, satirist, curator, columnist, mentor and executive coach Oyunga Pala delves into the importance of living life fully while exploring the imperativeness of fully embracing grief when we suffer loss. His body of work, including his Book "Strength and Sorrow: Reflections on The Ones W...

Full Episode Available January 15, 2026

Full Episode available January 15, 2026 wherever you listen to Podcasts

She was a teenager, young adulthood and its adventures beckoning. She had big dreams, to attend university, see the world, live life to the fullest. But as is often the case, life had other plans. She has persevered pain she wouldn't wish on her worst enemy and has the scars to show for it. She has battled addiction and mental health challenges and emerged with a depth of wisdom far beyond her yea...

Full Episode available January 1, 2026 wherever you listen to Podcasts! She was a teenager, young adulthood and its adventures beckoning. She had big dreams, to attend university, see the world, live life to the fullest. But as is often the case, life had other plans. She has persevered pain she wouldn't wish on her worst enemy and has the scars to show for it. She has battled addiction and mental...

This lighthearted Bonus Episode to wrap 2025!

She sought a sanctuary, a community she could belong to and worship with, a church family. But while the flock prayed, the shepherd preyed on them.

Full episode is available on December 11, 2025. She sought a sanctuary, a community she could belong to and worship with, a church family. But while the flock prayed, the shepherd preyed on them. Full episode available wherever you listen to podcasts December 11, 2025

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses infant loss, including miscarriage and stillbirth. Listener discretion is advised. If you or anyone you know is grieving, please know that you are not alone and there resources available to help in your healing journey. I have linked them below. I wish you well in your healing journey. https://find.griefshare.org/find https://thetearsfoundation.org/chapters/...