The Bearing

Send a text A spec is a list of qualities that a person wants in a potential wife or husband. Do you have one? How do you craft a spec for a successful marriage? In this episode of The Bearing, young men and women share with us how discovering their spec led to a successful marriage.

Send a text There is  never an end to getting to know someone especially when it involves marriage Is it okay to live with your partner, or fiancé before marriage?  Join us on this episode of our weekly podcast as we find out,

Send a text The final of the 34th AFCON edition is set. Nigeria will play hosts Ivory Coast on Sunday, in what promises to be a nail-biter. The Super Eagles are in the final for the first time since 2013 after beating South Africa in the semi-final on penalties. And are gunning for their fourth win in the history of AFCON Do they have what it takes? Join us on this episode of our weekly podcast, a...

Send a text Marriage is built on the promise of loyalty and fidelity to one’s spouse. But what happens when that promise is broken?  Cheating is a complex and controversial issue that affects many couples in different ways. Some people may consider cheating as any form of emotional or physical intimacy outside the marriage, while others may have more flexible boundaries.  But the question remains:...

Send a text A healthy work environment is very necessary to boost morale and increase productivity, but unfortunately just like a healthy workplace exists, a toxic workplace also exists. In this episode of our weekly podcast, we understand what constitutes a toxic workplace and how employees can identify one.

Send a text Water contains no protein, carbs or fats, so does it have any nutritional value? What are those things about water you’ve never heard about? Join us on this episode of the weekly podcast as we look at things about water you’ve never heard about.

Send a text Thrift shopping is getting recognized and more in vogue nowadays mainly because of the high cost of living in Nigeria. But could that be the only reason? How many Nigerians can do without thrifting? In this episode of our Weekly podcast, we look at the thrift culture in Nigeria and share simple tips to boost your thrifting game.

Send a text It is common in Nigeria to hear some discouraging words like “making first class doesn’t guarantee good jobs. But does it? In this episode of our weekly Podcast, we are asking if graduating with a first class is worth it in Nigeria today.

Send a text Gambling online is an appealing extra source of income for more and more young Nigerians struggling to make ends meet in the battered economy. Is there any young Nigerian that can boast of never playing a football bet at some point in their lives? In this episode, we find out as we also look at the psychological impact to sports betting on young Nigerians

Send a text Getting married is a very important milestone and decision in a man’s life. Some make that decision quite early and some struggle with it for the longest time, while some never take the marriage step! What age is appropriate for men to get married? In this episode of our Weekly podcast, we will be shifting the societal norms and asking what the appropriate age for marriage is for men.

Send a text The tussle between the wife and the husband’s concubine is a long standing one that is as old as time. Many women have been reportedly beaten up, stripped naked or wounded by thugs sent after them because they were having an affair with husbands of other women. In this episode of our weekly, we talk about best ways a wife should react to her husband’s side chick.

Send a text A side chick is a woman one dates in addition to a girlfriend or wife, usually in secret. Are you one? How did you know you were one?   In this episode of our weekly podcast, young women share with us how they discovered they were the other woman.

Send a text Who gets what has caused rift in families. This can easily be solved with the presence of a will. In this episode of our weekly podcast, we look at why it’s important to own a will.

Send a text Have you ever found yourself working toward an important goal only to spectacularly fail because you did something stupid? Well that act is called Self sabotage and we are all guilty of it. In this episode of our weekly podcast, we look at the act of self sabotage and how it affects us as individual.

Send a text Ever heard of Autism? Do you really know what it is? How do loved ones and family members cope with their autistic child? In this episode of our weekly podcast we look at Autism, the misconceptions surrounding it and how family and loved ones cope

Send a text Rape is one of the most horrific crimes that can happen to anyone. It strips away the victim’s dignity, rights, and sense of security. It is also a grave offense that is punishable by law with harsh consequences. However, not every claim of rape is genuine. Some people may lie about being raped for various reasons, such as revenge, attention, or money. These false accusations can have...

Send a text Menopause, a terminology used to refer to just women. But do you know men get menopause too? In this episode of our weekly podcast, we look at menopause in men.

Send a text Menopause is a normal life event for a woman. But how many women talk about it? How many young women know about it or even prepare for it? In this episode of our weekly podcast, we look at menopause and why it’s an unspoken reality of women.

Send a text In marriage, some say love is not enough, some say love covers it all. What about kindness? Why is kindness important in marriage? In this episode of our weekly podcast, talk about kindness in Marriage and how important it is.

Send a text Every Industry in Nigeria has its pros and cons, Same as the music industry in Nigeria. How toxic is the music industry? Is it easy for young artists to get in? In this episode of our weekly podcast, we unravel the real reason why the toxicity in the music industry thrives.

Send a text To some people, there is absolutely no difference between work and personal relationships but should it be so? Can everyone work in the same workspace as their dad or family member while maintaining a healthy relationship? In this episode of our Weekly podcast, we are looking at how to draw a thin line between work and personal relationships in a workplace.

Send a text Work from home is gradually becoming the new norm. Can everyone be productive at home? In this episode of our weekly podcast the Bearing, we will be looking at how to work from home more effectively.

Send a text The days where one needed a friend to connect with a host of other friends are fast becoming obsolete- A little tap on the net does the magic!. In this episode of The Bearing, we uncover the truth and dynamics of online dating.

Send a text Over the years, a great number of properties have been defined in order to reflect on the concept of a livable city: smart, green, resilient, human, sustainable, ecologic, biophilic and many more. Among them, the idea that a livable city has to be a healthy city has been underrated despite its relevance. In this episode of the bearing, we take a look at how the company Urban Shelter, i...

Send a text The economic hardship in Nigeria is biting very hard. Factories, shops  are closing, even as people are losing jobs. It is seperating homes and increasing crimes. The situation in recent times has pushed many people to take extreme measures, even as worst as taking their own lives. In this episode of the bearing, we find out how Nigerians are driven into taking extreme measures to surv...