PODCAST · health
CMBL
by Clear Minds Better Livez
This podcast series will feature different conversations surrounding mental health from members of the organization, Clear Minds Better Livez.
Episodes
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Black Motherhood & Mental Health
This is a special day mothers episode. When we look at this history of Black mothering, through a different perspective lens there is a lot of learning, unlearning and relearning to work on. In this episode, our founder Wanjiru, and her long-term friend Luizer discuss their journey growing up as...
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Ciru Karanja & Boniface Mwangi
CMBL founder Ciru Karanja sits down with Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi and they discuss the currently flawed system of life in Kenya, both believing that everyone deserves equality. They also discuss the importance of mental health and the stigma behind talking about them.
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Trauma Talks
Trauma takes many shapes and forms and is different to everyone. There is no one clear definition as we take information and interpret it differently from one person to another. This tweet from Grace (Twitter: dreamsofskies) perfectly sums this up as a child who is impressionable also takes and...
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Mental Health V. Mental Illness
Njoki Waciuri and Ciru Karanja highlight the differences with the two for clarification and how CMBL is playing its part to help. ⠀⠀
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Stigma Behind Mental Well Being
Sherry Karanja and Mbugua Njogu, both members of cmbl, talk about how our community has stigmatised mental health. ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ In addition they both discuss intimately about their experiences.
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Intergenerational Trauma
Intergenertional Trauma is trauma that is passed down through generations. This can clearly be seen within the Black community as to how slavery and systematic racism has treated them. In this episode, CMBL inter, Tess Tanaka, has a conversation with Dr. Thema Bryant-Davis and they discuss...
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African Immigrants & African Americans
The divide between African Americans and African Immigrants has been evident for years. In this particular episode of Empowering Blackness, Ciru Karanja, has a conversation with her friend, John Graham, and they discuss the importance of understating the power black people have and how unity is...
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Conversation with Juliani Kenya
CMBL founder, Ciru Karanja, has a conversation with Kenyan based Hip Hop artist, Juliani Kenya, and they have a discussion on mental health, relationships, and a mulitude of other topics.
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Anti-Racism
Racism has been playing a major role with civilizations for many centuries and particularly in the African community. In recent years, we have seen an influx of racial motivated attacks on the black community here in the states and there are some who justify these attacks as self defense and…
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Unity In Identity
What does identity mean to you? Identity has a broad definition and can mean anything to anyone which can be seen as a metaphorical play on the word. We can identify ourselves with certain groups based on our gender, sexuality, race, religion, and a number of other groups. We are focusing on…
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Season 2 Reflections
This past season, CMBL founder, Ciru Karanja, has explored multiple topics with extraordinary guests that reflect what Clear Minds Better Livez stands for. We want to convey the message that it is okay to open up and talk about mental health. It is a topic that many find difficult to even begin...
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Self Reflection & Healing
What would you say to someone who is dealing with inner turmoil and is not overall at peace with who they are. Would you be willing to lend them an ear so that they can sit and talk to you, or would you pass it along and recommend that they seek professional help? What if you were the one in…
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Climate Change
We are currently living in a dangerous point in human civilization. With political unrest, being in the middle of a pandemic, we all have another foe that some believe isn't real. Climate change is the process in which the Earth is slowly heating due to green house gasses trapping the Sun's…
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Social Media
How do you utilize social media? We are now more connected to each other now than we ever have been thanks to the internet and social media. Globally, we average about two hours a day across all platforms. Whether it is us trying to stay connected with our friends and family, to just getting…
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Family and Friends Perspective
Our family and friends play a big role in our daily lives and also contribute to who we are as we grow. We are taught new things daily while growing up and are expected to behave in a manner that coincides with this. But have you ever felt that some things you were taught as a child, don’t...
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Generational Wealth
What does wealth mean to you? This is such a broad question for many because there are so many responses to this question. It could mean being able to spend as much as you want without even having to worry about how much money you have in your account or it could just also mean that you are able…
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Nutrition
What does nutrition mean to you? To many it is just full-filling your basic nutritional needs and just trying to eat healthy in this fast paced world that we live in. However, there are many other people that struggle with it. We normally don't give a second thought of what we put into our bodies...
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Being a Kenyan LGBTQ+ Member
We have gotten more progressive as a society. That is due to younger generations growing up and accepting norms and us being more open minded over the previous generation. However, we still have a lot of work and growing to do. Currently, the LGBTQ+ community is still under daily attacks by those...
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Communication
We communicate with others and those we love on a daily basis. At just a glance, we don’t think much about communicating. We talk to one another to get our message or our point across. However, communication is a key skill that we are constantly working on. We all communicate to each other...
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Friendship
What is friendship and how do you define it? To many, friendship is about having someone in your corner that you can rely on and who will always be there for you. However, the term friend can often become diluted and we must distinguish between acquaintance and a true friend. We must also take…
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Men's Mental Health: Your Story Matters
When we engage with mental health matters, it is also important for us to understand why men in Kenya don’t openly communicate where they are at emotionally. We understand that the cultural society doesn’t permit men to fully embody their truth’s, however, that needs to change by having more...
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White Allyship
What does allyship mean to you? For many of us, allyship means that you have someone to back you up and that they are someone you can always rely on. Right now, the black community needs more allies now than ever. The black community is under attack on a daily basis. Whether it is from racial...
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Leadership
What does leadership mean to you? What does it take to be a leader? Whether it is at work, home, or at school, there is some shape or form of leadership. However, just because there is a person of authority, that doesn't qualify them as a leader. A leader is someone who steps up to help lead a...
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Self Journey
We're back for and excited to announce our first episode of season two here at Clear Minds Better Livez (CMBL)! As all of you know, 2020 has been a roller-coaster of emotions and new experiences. This year has brought challenges to us all and for many, has sprung us into a new season in our…
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Season 2 Trailer
We are so delighted to bring back season 2 !!!! From the 16th of October , every Friday we will drop new episodes with our founder touching on conversations that define who she is and what she cares about. We look forward to riding this journey with you.
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Special Episode on: Voting and BLM
Mental Health is a spectrum that intersects with any subject thats affecting the world right now. On this episode, Ciru - ruthy the founder came together with a friend she recently connected with and they talked about why its important to vote, how it affects us and why supporting the black lives...
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Flashback on the year & future direction
the team discusses and reflects the experiences and lessons they have had working together this past year. Being friends first then transitioning into a working relationship has been an immense journey. In addition they share the future of CMBL as the founder Ciru Karanja prepares to take on the...
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Virtual Townhall : Parenting
This is the recorded virtual townhall that we partnered up with Dr. Muthoni Fernand. This was on June 20th and for those of you who could not attend. In this episode Parenting is highlighted and show-casing its important roles in the mental health of parents and their children.
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Virtual Townhall : Stigma
This is the recorded virtual townhall that we partnered up with Dr. Muthoni Fernand. This was on June 20th and for those of you who could not attend. Stigma is defined as a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person. In our community the words mental health are...
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Virtual Townhall : Therapy
This is the recorded virtual townhall that we partnered up with Dr. Muthoni Fernand. This was on June 20th and for those of you who could not attend. The African community has always viewed therapy is a form of taboo while in many ways its about seeking help to get better. Dr. Muthoni dived into...
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Virtual Townhall : Mental Health Vs Mental Illness
This is the recorded virtual townhall that we partnered up with Dr. Muthoni Fernand. This was on June 20th and for those of you who could not attend. Mental Health Vs. Mental illness is constantly miscontrued because the lines can seem so blur and unclear and we wanted to break that down for you...
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Let's Talk Mental Health & Relationships part 2
Sherry and Jamese have another discussion but more in depth about the generic part of how relationships and mental health intertwine.
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Let's Talk Parenting part 2
Sherry talks with Judy Ton about how she has learned to take care of her mental health while raising her young 3 boys who are growing up as African-American men and Kenyan at the same time and taking care of their mental health
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Let's Talk Mental Health & Relationships (part 1 )
Sherry of cmbl talks with our friend Jamese Walton whose a therapist , discussing how attachments in relationships as we take care of our mental health.
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CMBL X BLAQK - The Black Experience in America
In this episode, CMBL team has a discussion with Black Empire (ATL based Kenyan Brand ) team on the topic of the black experience in America and various ways it affects our mental health.
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Let's Talk Mental Health Agencies
In this episode Rachel Wanjema talks to Tiras about Mental Health Resources and Agencies and how what steps you can take when you need them.
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Let's Talk Stigma
In this episode, CMBL Mbugua has a conversation with Catherine Nkonge (MSW, MED, LPC) on the topic of stigma in mental health.
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Mbugua X Sherry - My Story: Loneliness, Stigma & Healing
In this episode, Mbugua from cmbl shared his own mental health and wellness journey with Sherry Karanja Intimately; moreover they go through how happiness can be reached while still dealing with mental health.
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Let's Talk Mental Health In Kenya
In this episode CMBL Ciru has a conversation with Dr. Caroline (MD) on the topic on Mental Health in Kenya
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Let's Talk Suicide
In this episode CMBL Ciru has a conversation with Damaris Karanja (MED, LPC, RDN) on suicide.
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Let's Talk Parenting
In this episode CMBL Debbie Mbaluka has a conversation with her mom on the topic of parenting.
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Let's Talk Anxiety
Discussion with Derrick Howel (LCSW) and Rachel Wanjema on the topic of anxiety.
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Ciru & Keith • Sharing with Vulnerability
Ciru Karanja ( cmbl ceo ) sits with Keith Kariuki - who is aspiring to open up the first ever Vegan restaurant in Kenya. Back in January, Keith visited St.Louis to meet Ciru and other cmbl team members. They talked about their mental health journey and how they coped during their lowest moments…
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How many episodes does CMBL have?
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This podcast series will feature different conversations surrounding mental health from members of the organization, Clear Minds Better Livez.
How often does CMBL release new episodes?
CMBL has 43 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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CMBL is created and hosted by Clear Minds Better Livez.
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