Beyond #10 October

Miracle Yemurai Nyamukapa is back as promised! In this episode, Miracle tackles an important topic: the impact of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) on individuals. She explores how hormonal imbalances can lead to symptoms that affect daily life, relationships and overall well-being. Miracle also explains the importance of understanding the menstrual cycle, anti...

After a brief hiatus, Lubelihle is back with a fresh episode where she reflects on World Mental Health Day and the month of October in general. With excitement and enthusiasm, she shares highlights from her experiences engaging with incredible young people in her community and what she has learnt from their stories and insights. Please leave a rating, share a comment and subscribe! You can also fo...

Studying abroad can be an exciting, yet challenging experience in one’s life. Ulemu Makolija is a Malawian born Data Scientist and in this episode she shares her experiences as an international student both in South Africa and in the United States. Whether you’re considering studying abroad or you’ve already made the move abroad, this episode is dedicated to you! Views expressed are our own. Pleas...

Bad days are always going to be there-that’s a fact. Joining Lubelihle in this episode is Miracle Yemurai Nyamukapa, a fifth year medical student at the University of Zimbabwe (UZ) and together they explore the complexities that come with practicing self-compassion and the importance of knowing when to seek help.  Miracle’s academic journey has inspired her to look beyond physical health and to em...

In this episode Lubelihle is joined by Steve Ougo, a Kenyan sexual and reproductive health rights activist. As Steve shares about his activism journey thus far, he highlights the intersectionality between sexual and reproductive health rights and mental health- particularly in the context of working with young people. Steve also outlines the critical role of funding in supporting mental health pro...

An individual’s willingness to share their lived experiences with others is a powerful tool in fighting the stigma associated with mental health conditions. The guest in this episode is Annet Kavata, a medical student at Aga Khan University in Nairobi, Kenya and the Founding President of Girl Up AKU. Annet's academic journey is intertwined with her passion for the well-being of the youth, gender e...

This episode encapsulates Lubelihle’s journey thus far as a mental health podcast host. Lubelihle shares her key takeaways from engaging with guests, her pre-recording planning process and the importance of introducing the podcast to her loved ones before its launch.  Please leave a rating, share a comment and subscribe! You can also follow Beyond #10 October on Instagram . For more information ab...

Men’s mental health is a critical issue that warrants more attention as most men suffer in silence. In most instances, societal norms and the lack of mental health education are the leading causes of this predicament. Leading the discussion in this episode is Vital Maronjese, a final-year Social Work student at the Women's University in Africa with a strong commitment to mental health advocacy.  C...

Our childhood experiences-both positive and negative, have a significant bearing on who and what we become later in life. Joining Lubelihle in this episode is Ntandoyenkosi Nobubele Sibanda, a third year Child Development and Psychology student at the University of Zimbabwe. Ntandoyenkosi shares her insights on attachment styles, the complexities of navigating relationships and advice on how indiv...

The correlation between mental health and general wellness is crucial in any discussion centered on the alleviation of the mental health crisis. In this episode, Lubelihle is joined by Marcia Hove and together they explore the importance of self-care, the challenges which discourage the youth from prioritizing their mental health and the need for more collective action in our communities. Marcia H...

In this episode, the host Lubelihle Audrey Mazithulela introduces herself and provides a glimpse of what to expect in future episodes. Lubelihle reflects on her past mental health struggles, hopes for the future and how she endeavours to spread a message of hope to other youth around the world beyond #10 October.  Please leave a rating, share a comment and subscribe!  You can also follow Beyond #1...