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THE PROFESSION PODCAST

by Tenywa Jim Owen

The profession podcast talks about the major roles that are being played by social workers in Uganda when it comes to mental health and the different changes that have been introduced in the mental health sector and what needs to be improved within the sector. It also enlightens on the different discoveries that are continuously being carried out and investigated.

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Episodes

  1. FRIENDSHIPS: WHY DO WE LOSE THEM AS WE GROW?

    Discussed in this episode Reasons why friendships die down Friendship systems & alignments Is it because we meet new people? Updates on those that used to be our friends Is it because we celebrate our wins? Why I lost some friends Social media friendships My perception &expectation of childhood...

  2. MY FIRST MASTERCLASS EXPERIENCE

    In this podcast episode, i take you down memory lane on what i took away from my first masterclass Discussed in this episode Excitement Expectattions vs Reality Learning how professionals think Quality over Quantity Importance of systems Putting in the work

  3. CARRIER SHIFT WITHOUT FEAR (DO IT MENTALITY)

    In this podcast episode, I offer a brief incite on another version of me career and send out word of encouragement of JUST DO IT to all those who know what to do and fear risks, the jobless and those fearing carrier shift. # Unlock the better you no matter the cost.

  4. Digital Detox Secrets: Clear Your Mind & Boost Productivity Fast!

    In this episode, I dive into the social media detoxification what it is, as well as some of the secrets there are and how they function on our lives in terms of mental health since we are all living in the internet era. What is discussed in this episode: Social Media Detoxification definition...

  5. The Power of Micro Habits: Small Changes That Transform Life!

    In this video episode of The Profession Podcast, I break down the power of micro-habits and how tiny daily actions lead to long-term change. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or exhausted, this episode will show you how to start small and stay consistent.🔑 Primary Keywords:Micro-habitsSmall...

  6. Are Our Minds Really Okay? An Annual Mental Health Evaluation.

    As the year is coming to an end, I make us reflect on how our mental health has been throughout the year ranging from our minds. I explore how evaluation during the year brings about awareness which can make a positive impact. Whether you're struggling, thriving or someone in between, this...

  7. IS IT ADVISABLE TO QUIT A TOXIC JOB WITHOUT A PLAN?

    Toxic bosses can drain confidence and peace of mind, however where do we draw the line? In this episode, I talk about a screenshot that was taken from X and shared on LinkedIn showing a person dealing with a toxi boss and needing urgent help. Also, I question all of us on what we would do or if…

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  8. TEAM TOXICITY VS TEAM PAY CHEQUE. TO WHAT EXTENT SHOULD WE GO?

    Following the viral post on LinkedIn, I took time to explore modern day work dilemma: Should employeestolerate toxic bosses? ("Team Toxicity"). Or shoud they stay in the work environment for the sake of a higher salary? ("Team Pay Cheque").

  9. THE INTERSECTION OF MENTAL HEALTH AND THE BOOMING GIG ECONOMY

    In this episode, I provide clear insight by defining what the gig economy is made up of, ie freelance work and flexible work schedules(All from my perspective). I highlight the pros it has on the young adults of Uganda as well as the usual mental health challenges that are faced by those involved...

  10. IS SELF COUNSELLING REALLY WORTH IT IN OUR CAREERS?

    This week on the podcast, I forward a question to us which is : Is self counselling really worth it in our careers ?. Without realizing, we do talk to ourselves when dealing with certain situations in our careers ranging from decisions, accountability, goals set and those that have been achieved…

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  11. HOW I NAVIGATED DEPRESSION, FOUND STRENGTH& ANSWERS IN THE MIDST OF UNCERTAINTY

    In this episode, I take you, dear listeners on my personal journey on how I navigated depression through the various methods that I applied in order to transition to a new me. DISCLAIMER: INDIVIDUALS WITH PERSISTENT SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSION SHOULD SEEK PROFESSIONAL HELP.

  12. HOW ANXIETY AFFECTS OUR MENTAL HEALTH, WELLBEING AND CAREERS AND HOW TO NAVIGATE IT

    On the podcast this week, I speak about anxiety and how it affects our mental health, wellbeing and our careers and how we can navigate it despite it still lingering in the air like an airborne disease.

  13. THE LIFE AFTER UNIVERSITY AND JOURNEY TO SELF EMPLOYMENT

    This week on the podcast, I sit down with Kakooza Edward, a self employed software engineer who shares his journey that starts with life after university, the relations within the work sector and how he became his own boss. Still, he opens up on how he navigates mental challenges related to being...

  14. UNLOCKING EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE FOR SUCCESS AND WELL-BEING

    In this week's episode of the podcast, I explore what emotional intelligence is and also discuss it's importance on our mental health and careers. Plus, I spell out it's 5 components and how we can all ensure that we succeed in our careers emotionally.

  15. OLD vs NEW CURRICULUM

    This week on the podcast, I tap into the education sector where I have a coversation with Benjamin, a vacist in his fourth year of high school where he highlights the mental implications of the new curriculum, both positive and negative, for the past four years since it's inception in 2020 in the...

  16. BURNOUT SYNDROME AND ITS REMEDIES

    As we all persue our careers, our mental health is usually on the line with the burnout syndrome having a masked facade on our well being. On today's episode, I share some of the prevalent factors that lead to this syndrome in the workforce and how they can simply be navigated with a disciplinary...

  17. MENTAL HEALTH EFFECTS OF JOBLESSNESS

    Following the 75th graduation at Makerere University, joblessness still lingers in the air among the youth and people of different ages. This episode highlights some of the common aftermaths of being jobless and how we become affected both in terms of mental health and well being. This episode is...

  18. HOW DIFFERENT ARE WE GOING TO BE MENTALLY THIS YEAR ?

    In this episode, I pause a question to all of us on how different are going to be mentally this year as we progress especially when it comes to our careers.

  19. Analysis of the Mental Health Act Part 2

    In this episde, I am back with a long time friend and scholar of the law Rogers Silas and here, we analyze the mental health act and its functionalities in various mental health spaces. We also share tackle a few issues that we have encountered as individuals, what has been said,seen and heard

  20. Mental Health Act Part 2 Teaser

    Red Alert: Episode teaser. Hope the real episode gives you more incites upon hearing the real episode.

  21. Message for World Epilepsy Day

    Host's authentic quotations "Nobody will know you because it starts with you" "Epilepsy is a disorder, its not a label and its not a tag" As the World Epilepsy Day is just a few days away, this episode contains my individual milestones as a person living with epilepsy, words of hope to the...

  22. RESPECTING DIVERSITY THROUGH JOINT SOCIAL ACTION # 2023 WORLD SOCIAL WORK DAY

    This episode comprises of what the social work day really means to practitioners in line with this year's theme and how they are getting prepared for it as individuals at all levels and also what the theme means to them as well as social work students.

  23. ANALYSIS ON THE MENTAL HEALTH ACT OF UGANDA (THOUGHTS AND PERCEPTIONS)

    In this podcast, I collaborate together with a long-time friend and scholar of the law Otim Rogers in analyzing the numerous issues within the mental health act of Uganda and the thoughts on how it can be of great impact on to Uganda's mental health patients in all rehabilitation centers.

  24. Q&A ON BIPOLAR, STIGMA EXPERIENCE & ROAD TO RECOVERY WITH SUZAN AND VERONICA MIREMBE

    34-year-old Veronica Mirembe is back on the podcast to clarify on the different types of Bipolar through Q&A and also paints a picture on her stigma experience and her road to recovery.

  25. RESILIENCE AMONGST THE MENTALLY ILL WITH VERONICA MIREMBE

    In this episode, Veronica a 34-year-old mental health adolescent counselor and linguist opens up on part of her mental health journey and what she experienced as an adolescent when she was diagnosed with bipolar at the age of 14 years. Today, she is out here to encourage the world through her…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The profession podcast talks about the major roles that are being played by social workers in Uganda when it comes to mental health and the different changes that have been introduced in the mental health sector and what needs to be improved within the sector. It also enlightens on the different discoveries that are continuously being carried out and investigated.

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Tenywa Jim Owen

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The profession podcast talks about the major roles that are being played by social workers in Uganda when it comes to mental health and the different changes that have been introduced in the mental health sector and what needs to be improved within the sector. It also enlightens on the different...

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THE PROFESSION PODCAST is created and hosted by Tenywa Jim Owen.
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