Boakyewaa Glover
The Boakyewaa Glover Show
The Boakyewaa Glover Show is a space for honest, unfiltered conversations about life, mental health, identity, relationships, and resilience. Hosted by writer, organizational psychologist, and mental health advocate Boakyewaa Glover, the show blends raw personal storytelling with expert insights to spark dialogue and break stigma. Whether it’s sharing her lived experience with persistent depressive disorder, borderline personality disorder, and complex trauma, or sitting across from a media powerhouse, therapist, pastor, or health expert, Boakyewaa creates space for
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Jun 6, 2026
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Episodes
Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD): From the Inside Out 06.06.2026 25:05
In this deeply personal episode of The Boakyewaa Glover Show, I publicly discuss my diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and share what living with this highly misunderstood condition is really like. BPD is often described online using words such as manipulative, toxic, dramatic, unstable, or dangerous. But those labels tell only a fraction of the story—and often miss the humanity of...
Hormones, Obesity & Medical Weight Loss | The Science Behind Weight Struggles 06.06.2026 44:29
For far too long, obesity has been treated as a personal failure instead of what science increasingly recognizes it to be: a complex chronic medical condition influenced by hormones, metabolism, genetics, stress, mental health, and biology. In this episode of The Boakyewaa Glover Show, I sit down with two incredible medical experts:• Prof. Josephine Akpalu — Endocrinologist & Diabetologist• Dr...
Living with ADHD in Ghana | Jahara Osman on Mental Health, Neurodivergence & Advocacy 06.06.2026 49:39
Welcome back to The Boakyewaa Glover Show. After a long and unexpected production pause, I’m really happy to finally begin releasing a few of the Season 2 conversations we filmed back in October 2025.And I honestly could not think of a better episode to restart with than this conversation with Jahara Osman. Jahara is the Founder of Ghana’s Mental Health Forum, CEO of Premier Aesthetic Clinic, and...
A Chat with Anita Erskine 02.11.2025 1:05:58
In this powerful and wide-ranging episode of The Boakyewaa Glover Show, I sit down with the phenomenal Anita Erskine — media mogul, advocate, mother, and one of the most compelling voices of our time. This episode unfolds into a masterclass on life, womanhood, and legacy. We talk about:✨ The weight and wellness journey — and breaking the stigma around body image✨ The unspoken power of female fri...
In the Hot Seat with Earl Ankrah 02.11.2025 49:59
The tables turn as I become the guest on my own show. In this Season 2 premiere of The Boakyewaa Glover Show, veteran broadcaster Earl Ankrah interviews me on the realities of living with mental illness, battling obesity stigma, and rebuilding after heartbreak and trauma. We discuss:🧠 Mental health & vulnerability💔 The pain and power of heartbreak⚖️ The stigma of obesity🚁 Surviving a helico...
🎉 SEASON ONE FINALE | The Boakyewaa Glover Show 11.10.2025 7:17
And just like that, Season 1 of The Boakyewaa Glover Show comes to a close. In this final episode, I pause to reflect on the journey we’ve taken — the raw conversations, the vulnerable truths, the powerful guests, and the quiet courage it took to show up week after week. From trauma and heartbreak to healing, strength, friendship, and storytelling, Season 1 has been nothing short of transformation...
Indie, Not Inferior - Readings from My Self Published Books 11.10.2025 35:40
In this intimate and reflective episode of The Boakyewaa Glover Show, I take a moment to honour a part of my story I haven’t spoken much about this season — my journey as a writer and self-published author. I read excerpts from my books, including Anatomy of a Breakup and Love You More, both written during a deeply emotional chapter of my life. Anatomy is a raw collection of my actual conversation...
Living with Chronic Depression 11.10.2025 17:48
In this deeply personal episode, I open up about my diagnosis of Persistent Depressive Disorder (PDD)—also known as chronic depression or dysthymia. It’s not just about feeling sad. It’s a quiet, enduring struggle that I carry while still functioning at a high level. I go to work. I parent. I create. I perform. But inside, I’m often barely holding it together. Mental illness doesn’t always look li...
Strong Is The New Skinny 11.10.2025 39:03
In this research-driven episode, I’m joined by fellow fitness enthusiast (and Food Scientist) Agyeiwaa to unpack the real, evidence-based benefits of strength training—especially for women. We’re not just talking about aesthetics. We’re talking about lean muscle, metabolic health, bone density, emotional resilience, and redefining what it means to be strong in body, mind, and spirit. Together, we...
The Stigma of Obesity (The Weight We Carry) 11.10.2025 18:35
This is one of the hardest episodes I’ve ever had to record. My weight is my deepest insecurity — the thing I struggle with the most. I live in a body that I often feel uncomfortable in, and on top of that, I face the judgment, comments, and assumptions that come with being visibly overweight. In this episode, I speak openly about what it feels like to move through the world in this body — the sha...
Dating for Love or Provision 11.10.2025 32:30
Can love and provision truly coexist in modern relationships? In this honest and layered conversation, we explore what strong, ambitious women want when it comes to dating—emotional connection, financial care, or both. Join me and my guest, Sid, as we unpack expectations, desires, and the blurred lines between love, support, and security.🔔 Listen, reflect, and subscribe for more real talk.#TheBoa...
Intentionally Single and Celibate 11.10.2025 18:03
Singleness isn’t always about waiting—it can be a conscious, empowered choice. In this episode, I talk about why I’ve chosen to be intentionally single for a season. Not from fear or bitterness, but from clarity and self-respect. This is a conversation about agency, healing, and what it means to choose yourself.
All The Tea - Navigating Female Friendships 11.10.2025 24:04
In this episode, I’m joined by Mammie, Adubea and Oye to talk about one of the most powerful and complex relationships we experience—female friendships. We explore the beauty, the support, and the genuine love that can exist between women. It’s a candid look at what sisterhood really means, and why female friendships are both vital and vulnerable.
The Strong Woman Burden 11.10.2025 42:26
In this episode, I’m joined by my dear friend, Linda Bartels-Poku, a Finance Leader and Entrepreneur. Linda and I sit down for a real conversation about the unspoken weight that strong women carry. We unpack the expectations, the pressure to hold it all together, and the emotional toll of being everything to everyone. From careers and caregiving to self-worth and survival, we ask: what does it rea...
Tips for Healing from Heartbreak 11.10.2025 23:44
After heartbreak comes the quiet work of healing. In this episode, I share the practical steps and emotional shifts that helped me begin to recover. From routines to mindset changes, I offer what’s been real and useful—not perfect, but true. If you're navigating your own healing journey, you're not alone.
The Unspoken Trauma of Heartbreak 11.10.2025 27:03
Heartbreak is more than just sadness—it’s trauma. In this episode, I explore the emotional, psychological, and even physical toll of romantic loss. Through personal reflection and honest conversation, I share why breakups can feel like emotional collapse—and how we begin to heal. If you’ve ever struggled to “just move on,” this is for you.
Unpacking Trauma with Dr Paul Kumi 11.10.2025 47:58
In this powerful and compassionate episode, we explore what trauma really is, how it shows up in our everyday lives, and how healing can begin. Joined by trauma specialist, Dr. Paul Kumi, we demystify common misconceptions, reflect on personal experiences, and offer tools for creating a trauma-informed life. This is a conversation about clarity, compassion, and hope for anyone silently carrying em...
Brilliance, Interrupted - My Father's Story of Living with Schizophrenia 11.10.2025 22:27
This episode is deeply personal. I share the story of my late father, James Amoako Glover—a brilliant legal mind who lived with schizophrenia. It’s a reflection on mental illness, silence, stigma, and the toll it takes on even the most gifted among us. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and this is my contribution to the conversations we’re still too afraid to have.#mentalhealthawareness #menta...
Welcome to The Boakyewaa Glover Show! 11.10.2025 5:38
Welcome to The Boakyewaa Glover Show - a space for honest, unfiltered conversations about life, health, identity, and healing. In this intro episode, I share why I created this show, what you can expect, and why I’ve chosen to show up as I am - real, authentic, and true to myself. This is not performance. This is conversation. This is presence. Let’s begin.
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