Emotional Me

The lifestyle change, costant concern for wellbeing of the child and increased financial obligations are just a few items added to the daily to do list once one becomes a parent. These may be overwhelming mentally and its effects spilling over to spheres of work and relationships. Follow experiences of a new parent Rehema Busch on this episode, as she shares challenges and what helped her navigate and adapt to the new lifestyle as a parent.

On this episode: Pius Makwandi, Co-Founder of a Business consulting firm; Ubuntu Impact, shares the symptomps of a workplace culture lacking Emotional Intelligence, its impacts and where to start in introducing elements of EQ in a workplace culture. Then explores how exactly EQ helps in boosting productivity and mental wellbeing of workers.

There is much to learn about Resilience from the journey of Tega Jasson who is a guest on this episode. He is a businessman who reached a point of exporting goods outside Tanzania and operating a business worth hundred thousands of dollars. But, it all collapsed through changes in Government policies and COVID-19 which left Jasson at the rock bottom with only one option; to be Resilient and navigate through the situation. On this episode, he shares extensively exactly what helped him mentally and emotionally to cope and remain Resilient throughout that situation.

The Child Psychologist Hussein Mshunga and a mother to an Autistic Child Cecylia Mesh share useful insights on what Autism is and how to create conducive environment for an Autistic child to learn and develop in areas of communication and social interactions as a way of enabling them to showcase their talents and share their dreams with the world.

High productivity is what is required of workers in workplaces. But, there are different factors that may drive workers to lose interest and motivation to go above and beyond in search of results that will propel the organization to greater heights. Instead, they find comfort in simply putting in a minimum effort just enough to avoid getting fired but nowhere near their best. Join the Human Resources Manager Juliana Peter from Niajiri Platform on this episode, as she explores the driving factors towards the state of quiet quitting in workplaces.

Life can be tiresome and we all could use a rest every now and then. But, what kind of rest is perfect for your situation? Join Mental Health mentors Jacqueline Balige and Felix Massinda from Mentify Tz on this episode, as they explore different kinds of rest and suggest actions that are synonymous with those types of rest.

Join a Counselling Psychologist Bosco Bosco alongside a Research Psychologist Jeniffer Mashaka both from Mental Health Tanzania as they share insights on exactly what Mental Health is about, the distinctive features of mental health issues and mental illnesses. More importantly, helpful lifestyle adjustments of value to your mental wellbeing.

So many insights to learn from on this episode as the Hope Whisperer and Registered Counselling Psychologist; Amaechi Nduka-Agwu answers listeners' questions regarding a neurological condition that leads to difficulties in regulating emotions known as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

Passion can inspire creativity, resilience and consistence in each of us, once we discover it and learn to leverage it. This episode brings together the experiences of an education specialist Rehema Busch and experienced actor from Jambo na Vijambo series, Mzome wa Mzome in exploring how to discover, narture and leverage passion.

Although emotions remain to only be data rather than directives, they largely do influence choices and decisions which shape our life stories. There is much to learn on this episode, as an experienced visual artist; Nicodemus Zebedayo shares how emotions have shaped his life journey as an artist.