Mental Glow

What if healing isn’t only found in words… but also in movement? 💭✨ A growing body of evidence shows that movement-based approaches can reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression while enhancing quality of life, interpersonal connection, and cognitive functioning. Building on our previous episode, we expand the conversation beyond stillness and dialogue to explore the therapeutic power of movemen...

What if healing isn’t only found in words, but in movement, breath, and stillness? 🤔✨ In honor of this year’s International Yoga Day theme, “Yoga for Wellness, Wisdom, and World Peace,” we’re diving into a powerful conversation that reflects just that. In this inspiring episode, Jacqueline Owden sat down with Mwanahawa Omary, a passionate yoga teacher, to explore how yoga becomes more than just...

🧠✨ 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...

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...

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 part...

"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 impa...

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...

“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, emph...

"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 effec...

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 ther...

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...

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...

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 a...

"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 primar...

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...

• 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? ....

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?...

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...

•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...

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...

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...

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 (Li...

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 dis...

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 cha...

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...