Ruminations with Ohiro Oni-Eseleh

Welcome back to Ruminations with Ohiro Oni-Eseleh . I'm your host, Dr. Ohiro Oni-Eseleh, psychotherapist, professor, and founder of Integrative Ruminations. Today, we are talking about something many people experience but often struggle to recognize: emotional exhaustion. It's more than simply feeling tired after a long day. Emotional exhaustion is what happens when you've been carrying stress, re...

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In this episode of Ruminations , Ohiro Oni-Eseleh explores a difficult but necessary truth: sometimes, love alone cannot sustain a relationship. “When Love Is Not Enough” examines the emotional, psychological, and relational factors that determine whether love can truly thrive—or quietly unravel. Through reflective insight and honest conversation, this episode unpacks the roles of communication, e...

Born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria, Ms. Funmto Ogunbamwo is passionate about dispelling the myths and stereotypes around mental health in Africa. A graduate of Austin College and Southern Methodist University in Texas, USA, Fumto is the founder of Ibi Ayo Therapy and Wellness in Lagos, Nigeria. She also runs a blog called Out of The Heart which is dedicated to exploring mental health, faith, young...

Mr. Michael Balles is a clinical social work practitioner and administrator. He is the Director of the Council on Addiction Prevention and Education (CAPE) of Dutchess County, New York. He has a record of significant accomplishments as an administrator in the the field of addictions treatment and has occupied major roles in several establishments. In this conversation, he provides an in-depth disc...

Ms. Julianah Abimbola Ogundimu, MSW, MBA and Master CASAC-G is a Team Leader/Opioid Disorder System Specialist at Ulster County NY Sheriff Office and Adjunct Professor of Criminal Justice & Human Services. In this expansive interview, she discusses her work, the etiology and impact of substance addiction, and the effects of stigma associated with substance misuse. This is a public episode. If...

Dr. Chikezie Uzuegbunam is the MA Program Coordinator in the School of Journalism and Media Studies at Rhodes University, South Africa. He is also the Acting Deputy Head of School in the same department. He has published prolifically, with over 30 peer-reviewed academic outputs in the areas of digital technology, young people and media, popular culture, political and health communication, and misi...

 Dawn Wilkin is NYS OASAS Credentialed Prevention Specialist with 24 years experience in the prevention field She provides trainings and technical assistance throughout the Mid-Hudson Region in New York State. Currently she is the Director of Prevention Services for Catholic Charities of Orange, Sullivan & Ulster Counties in New York State, overseeing substance use prevention programs and serv...

Barrister Oluyemi Adetiba-Orija is the Founder and Executive Director of Headfort Foundation in Lagos, Nigeria. She was named as one of BBC's Top 100 Women in 2021 for her incredible work as a legal powerhouse focused on decongesting Nigeria' prison system. She and her team of lawyers at Headfort Foundation work tirelessly to achieve freedom for Nigeria's wrongfully incarcerated ind...

Dr. Olusola Togun-Butler is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, a Certified Dialectical Behavior Therapist, a member of the New York City Cognitive Behavior Therapy Association, and Kappa Delta Pi. She is the author of the children’s book titled, Where Do You Keep The Lions? An African Girl’s First Day of School in America. In this extensive interview with Dr. Ohiro Oni-Eseleh, she discusses...

Dr. Eugenia Caternor is a certified Nurse Practitioner and the CEO of Transformations Center for Weight Loss in Smyrna, Delaware, USA. She has been providing professional weight loss services since 2005. She also is also specialized in mental health care and provides services in that area. In addition, she is the founder of Tsalach Foundation, a charitable organization that provides philanthropic...

Professor Warren Graham is an Associate Clinical Professor and Assistant Dean for Practicum Education at Stony Brook University School of Social Work. He is also the President-Elect of the National Association of Social Workers-New York State (NASW-NYS) Chapter Board of Directors. In this conversation, Professor Graham speaks about his extensive work in academia and clinical practice, hi social ju...

Ms. Yurilka Hernandez is the Assistant Vice President of Crisis and Care Coordination Services and Integration Services at Acacia Network, the second largest Latino led not –for- profit organization in the United States. She is also an adjunct professor at Adelphi University, New York. She is also a published author and founder of Psychotherapy & Consultation Group Services PLLC. This is a pub...

Dr. Martha Egenti is an acclaimed Linguistics scholar. She is a Reader (Associate Professor) on the faculty of Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka, Nigeria. She is also the Director of Awka Window on America where she coordinates programs that support and promote American Spaces. Dr. Egenti has received several awards for her scholarly work and she has spoken at conferences in several countries, inc...

Professor Dawn Cotter-Jenkins is a  highly accomplished Speech-Language Pathologist. She is the Director of Clinical Education and Services at the Communication Disorders Department in Mercy University, New York. She is the President-elect of the Corporate Speech Pathology Network (CORSPAN) and Co-Chairperson of the Tele-practice topic committee for the American Speech-Language-Hearing (ASHA) 2024...

In this video, Dr. Ohiro Oni-Eseleh speaks about the role of age in future planning. He also makes the point that, regardless of age, planning is still possible but it needs to be Specific, Measurable and Attainable within a Realistic Timeframe. In other words, every plan should be SMART.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus epi...

In this episode, Dr. Ohiro Oni-Eseleh addresses a common concern that one's life purpose is either unknown or not being fulfilled. He makes the point that everyone has a place in this world and that it is possible to find one's mission by following specific steps. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ohi...

Anxiety often co-exists with depression and frequently has associated triggers.  In this video, Dr. Ohiro Oni-Eseleh discusses the importance of recognizing triggers and some steps for coping with anxiety. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ohiro.substack.com

While there are several reasons why people do not seek help for depression, this video underscores the importance of seeking help and helping others to do the same if needed. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ohiro.substack.com

The claim is often made by Africans that Africans are incapable of being depressed.  That is a myth and a misperception of what depression is.  Here, Dr. Ohiro Oni-Eseleh of Integrative Ruminations discusses the realities and speaks about the importance of seeking help. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ohiro.s...

In this episode, Professor Dawn Cotter Jenkins discusses her profession as a speech language pathologist. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ohiro.substack.com

In this episode, Ohiro Oni-Eseleh explains the reasons for his choice in casting his vote in the 2020 United States presidential election. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ohiro.substack.com

Ohiro Oni-Eseleh challenges our understanding of the concept of leadership in light of the Coronavirus epidemic and calls for a re-examination of the concept. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ohiro.substack.com

In this episode, Ohiro Oni-Eseleh discusses the state of our world in the aftermath of the police murder of George Floyd and the ensuing protests across the world. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ohiro.substack.com