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HERcast with Dr. Chito
Welcome to HERcast with Dr. Chito. Here, we believe in holistic wellness – nurturing your body, mind, finances, and social connections. Dr. Chito Umenyi Nwana created HERcast as a safe space for women of all ages to share stories, learn about health, and find inspiration. With over two decades of experience as a gynaecologist and a feminist, Dr. Chito aims to break stereotypes and empower women to be their authentic selves. Join us to discover your potential, embrace self-love, and defy limits. HERcast with Dr. Chito belongs on every woman's podcast list – it's where empowerment begins.
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Episodes
SHE TURNED A SIMPLE IDEA INTO AN EMPIRE. NOW SHE’S SHOWING WOMEN HOW TO BUILD THEIRS! 06.11.2026 39:30
What if the next big business opportunity is hidden in something you already know how to do? In this inspiring episode of HERcast with Dr. Chito, we sit down with Ijeoma Ndukwe, @ijeomandukwee Entrepreneur, Business Growth Strategist, Transformational Coach, Founder and CEO of Bubez Foods, and Lead Business Growth Strategist at Leap 2 Limitless Global. She shares how she transformed a simple idea...
Beyond the White Coat: The Woman, The Wisdom, The Legacy* (The Life Story of Emeritus Professor Ifeoma Okoye) 24.10.2026 56:02
What does it take to build a legacy that transforms lives beyond your lifetime? On this episode of HERcast with Dr. Chito, Emeritus Professor Ifeoma Okoye (@pinkyprof_wellness) shares her journey in medicine, diagnostic radiology, cancer control, mentorship, and community service. Guided by faith and her philosophy, “Dream it, see it, do it,” she reveals the power of purpose, perseverance, and inv...
THEY WENT TO REHAB. SO WHY ARE WE BACK HERE? Part 2 20.10.2026 23:11
THEY WENT TO REHAB. SO WHY ARE WE BACK HERE? “I thought they were better. So why are we here again?” When someone you love completes rehabilitation, you hope the worst is behind you. You hope they can rebuild their life, restore relationships, and begin again. But what happens when they relapse? What do you do when the same painful cycle starts all over again? In Part 2 of this powerful HERcast co...
THEY WENT TO REHAB. SO WHY ARE WE BACK HERE? Part 2 16.10.2026 23:17
“I thought they were better. So why are we here again?” When someone you love completes rehabilitation, you hope the worst is behind you. You hope they can rebuild their life, restore relationships, and begin again. But what happens when they relapse? What do you do when the same painful cycle starts all over again? In Part 2 of this powerful HERcast conversation , we sit down with Dr. Sa’adatu Ad...
How Do You Save Someone Who Doesn’t Want Help? 09.10.2026 18:09
When does drug use become an addiction, and what can you actually do when someone you love refuses to stop? Addiction doesn’t affect only the person using drugs. It can leave families confused, frustrated, afraid, and unsure of what to do next. In this powerful episode of HERcast with Dr. Chito, we sit down with Dr. Sa’adatu Adamu (@saady02), Rehabilitation Counsellor, Author, Mental Health Advoca...
Dad Are You Really There? The Crisis of The Emotionally Absent Father 25.09.2026 47:42
Providing for your children is important. But is it the same as being present? A father can pay the school fees, provide for the family, and live under the same roof, and still be emotionally distant from his children. In this powerful episode of HERcast with Dr. Chito, we sit down with Ocholi Okutepa (@official_ocholiokutepa) legal practitioner, author, husband, father, and relationship and marri...
The Pill That Stole My Life: Nigeria's Hidden Opioid Crisis 11.09.2026 54:19
What if addiction doesn’t always begin with a bad decision? Sometimes, it begins with pain. A surgery. An injury. A prescription. One pill meant to help. In this powerful episode of HERcast with Dr. Chito, we sit down with Dr. Fanan Yashi-Nyakan (@phafa5) for an honest conversation about Nigeria’s hidden opioid crisis and the reality of addiction. We explore how opioid dependence can develop, why...
Ask Dr Chito 28.08.2026 39:26
Some health questions are difficult to ask out loud, but that doesn't mean they shouldn't be answered. In this episode of HERcast with Dr. Chito, Dr. Chito opens up an honest conversation around some of the questions women often have about menopause, hormones, fertility, weight changes, sex drive, vaginal health, STIs, recurrent UTIs, stress, cervical cancer, and more. This is a conversa...
What’s Really Shaping Our Children? Screens. Sleep. Sugar. 31.07.2026 46:17
The habits we build in childhood often shape health for a lifetime. In this episode of HERcast with Dr. Chito, Dr. Chito is joined by Dr. Antonia Shagaya (@paedspointers_bydrtoni), Consultant Paediatrician at Hope Hospital (@hopehospital.ng), for a timely conversation on the everyday habits influencing children's health. Together, they discuss hidden sugars, childhood obesity, screen time, sl...
I Let My Daughter Ask Me Anything… Here’s What Happened 17.07.2026 14:16
In this special episode of HERcast with Dr. Chito , the tables are turned as Zara takes over the conversation, asking Dr. Chito the questions only a daughter would ask. From childhood memories and growing up, to why she chose medicine, parenting, screen time, family values, and a few hilarious moments along the way, this episode is filled with laughter, honesty, and the kind of conversations that...
WHAT YOU DON'T HEAL, YOU HAND DOWN Breaking the Cycle of Childhood Trauma 03.07.2026 29:24
Some wounds don't end with the people who experienced them. They quietly shape the way we love, parent, trust, communicate, and respond to life, until someone chooses to heal. In this deeply moving episode of HERcast with Dr. Chito, Dr. Chito sits down with Abigail Oni (@healtraumawithabby), trauma-informed therapist and mental health advocate, to unpack the lasting impact of childhood trauma...
Boys Unfiltered Part 2: What Teen Boys Wish Adults Knew 19.06.2026 37:42
What happens when we stop talking about boys and start listening to them? In Part 2 of this eye-opening HERcast conversation, Dr. Chito is joined by Mr. Yinka Tedimola,(lLeadlearningglobal) Founder and CEO of LEAD Learning, alongside three remarkable young men David Gashimbaki, Kanyisiochukwu Anadobe, and Nathan Nwana, for an honest discussion about the realities of growing up as a boy today. Tog...
Boys Unfiltered Part 1: What Today's Boys Really Need 05.06.2026 39:46
BOYS UNFILTERED PART 1: What Today's Boys Really Need We talk a lot about raising strong men. But are we paying enough attention to the boys they're becoming? In this eye-opening episode of HERcast with Dr. Chito , Yinka Tedimola (@teacheryinka), founder of LEAD Learning, shares powerful insights into the challenges, pressures, and needs of today's boys. This is a conversation f...
Social Media Is Changing You | The Hidden Mental Health Impact 22.05.2026 56:32
You wake up and before you’ve even fully stepped into your day, you’ve already seen dozens of lives that look fuller, faster, better. And without realizing it, something begins to shift. Not in your circumstances. In your perception of yourself. In this full episode of HERcast with Dr. Chito, we go deeper into what social media is quietly doing to the mind, identity, and emotional well-being of wo...
Breast Cancer: Finding Strength, Clarity And Hope After Diagnosis 08.05.2026 40:27
A breast cancer diagnosis can feel frightening, but it is not the end of your story. In this powerful episode of HERcast with Dr. Chito, Dr. Chito is joined by Dr. Uchechukwu Shagaya, Radiation Oncologist Consultant, to unpack what truly happens after diagnosis and the hope that exists through treatment, healing, and recovery. Together, they explore the treatment journey, emotional realities, surv...
The Awakening: She Remembered Her Worth and Everything Changed 24.04.2026 36:21
There comes a moment when a woman begins to see herself differently , and everything shifts. In this powerful episode of HERcast with Dr. Chito, Dr. Chito sits with Nse Ekpo-Ufot,(thehighvaluewoman365) author of Awakening and convener of the High Value Women Conference, to explore what it truly means for a woman to come into her worth. This is more than motivation. It is a conversation about tran...
Bedroom Matters: Conversation We Are Shy To Have 10.04.2026 46:20
Intimacy is not just physical it is communication, connection, and intentional effort. In this honest and eye-opening episode of HERcast with Dr. Chito, we break the silence around sex, attraction, and the realities many couples face but rarely talk about. Joined by Cecilia Agu, founder of Bedroom Matters International, this conversation explores what truly affects intimacy in relationships from s...
The Number One Killer of Women - And We're Still Not Talking About it 06.03.2026 52:03
More women die from heart disease than breast cancer. Yet most women never see it coming. High blood pressure normalized. Symptoms dismissed. Prevention delayed. Women are collapsing, and the silence is costing lives. It's time to change that. On this episode of HERcast with Dr. Chito, I sit down with Dr. Iseko Iseko (@drheartmechanic), Consultant Physician, Interventional Cardiologist, and C...
The Strong Woman Trap: Pouring From Empty 20.02.2026 39:17
Have you ever been called “the strong one”? The one everyone leans on. The one who always shows up. The one who keeps going even when you’re exhausted inside. In this powerful episode of HERcast with Dr. Chito, we unpack The Strong Woman Trap: Pouring From Empty with Nkiru “Nikki” Esin, LICSW—a seasoned mental health professional with over 20 years of experience supporting individuals and families...
Dignity In Every Menstrual Cycle 06.02.2026 1:14:08
In this powerful episode of HERcast with Dr. Chito, we explore how knowledge and practical innovation can help tackle period poverty, menstrual stigma, and gaps in menstrual hygiene. Dr. Chito is joined by Genevieve Parker Hill bestselling author, artist, and coach whose work moves beyond conversation into real-world impact. Through education, storytelling, and practical solutions like reusable, e...
Leadership Conversations: Winning in the Marketplace. 24.01.2026 30:16
In this episode of HERcast with Dr. Chito, we sit with a timely and powerful truth about leadership and winning in the marketplace not through noise, but through clarity, courage, and consistency. This conversation goes beyond surface-level success. It reminds us that leadership is not about position, but about impact. Not about visibility alone, but about how you show up, decide, and lead espec...
CEO Wahala: Beyond the Glamour 09.01.2026 35:35
The CEO title looks glamorous, but the reality is far deeper pressure, responsibility, resilience, and sacrifice often hidden behind success. In this episode of HERcast with Dr. Chito, we sit with Omolara Akinwolere, author of CEO Wahala and CEO of Lara Craft and Company (@iamlaracraft), for a real, honest conversation inspired by her book. Together, we unpack what leadership truly demands, includ...
When Women Rise, Violence Falls 19.12.2025 41:28
Violence against women is not just a women’s issue it is a societal failure. In this powerful episode of HERcast with Dr. Chito, we confront the realities of gender-based violence and explore what it truly takes to create safer homes, communities, and systems for women and girls. In recognition of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, Dr. Chito sits down with Brenda Anugwom, CEO o...
Prescription for Purpose: How a Pharmacist Turned Vision Into Impact 05.12.2025 48:16
Tune in to an inspiring new episode featuring Chizaram Amarauche Chukwu (@speckles_beauty) in “Prescription for Purpose: How a Pharmacist Turned Vision into Impact.” 💊✨ She shares how her love for science became a calling, how purpose drives true innovation, and why women in STEM must take up space, lead boldly, and build legacies that heal and empower. 🌍🔥 This is a powerful story you need to...
Becoming Her: The Beauty of Authentic Expression with Comfort Booth. 21.11.2025 48:14
What does it really mean to live authentically and speak your truth without fear? In this powerful episode, Comfort Booth (@thecomfortbooth) sits with Dr. Chito to unpack courage, creativity, womanhood, and the beauty of showing up as your real self. This conversation will challenge you, empower you, and remind you that authenticity is a woman’s greatest freedom. Watch now — and become the boldest...
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