Afiniki's HAPPINESS OVER STRESS Podcast

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Afiniki's HAPPINESS OVER STRESS Podcast

Real talk about reducing stress, living productive and happy lives, while protecting our mental health. No fancy editing or scripting, just honest conversation for a better life. Dr Afiniki Akanet is the author of Favourite, Power and Praise, Life Without Coffee (Choosing Happiness Over Stress), Money & Mental Wellbeing, Fortitude and other inspirational books. Afiniki is also a practising UK doctor (GP/family doctor) and the founder of Forte, Charity for Inspiration. Feel free to get in touch via Afiniki.co.uk #DrMMW #HappinessOverStress #FavGoodLife

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    The Importance of Goal Setting and Perspective with Dr Tosin

    I am pleased to have Dr Olutosin Awoyemi on the AHOS podcast today talking about how to choose happiness, as a parent and professional. He is also a GP/family doctor who wears many hats. He shares his top tips for choosing happiness, wherever you live! Some people feel that happiness is related to location, events or finances, but there are simple things we can do to choose happiness over stress in any country or stage of life. Please feel free to share your thoughts via Afiniki.co.uk. This episode is also available in video format - please follow me @HappinessOverStress on YouTube for more. 

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    Happiness Over Stress Advice from a Missionary

    I am pleased this year to have been able to invite some wonderful guests to the Happiness Over Stress podcast. You may have never met a Christian missionary in real life, but this episode gives you a chance to hear directly from a wise, godly and inspirational man. Balancing worldly stress and heavenly perspective is not easy, but we can choose happiness over stress by having our priorities in order, without ignoring reality. Please feel free to share your thoughts via Afiniki.co.uk

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    A Fun Way to Support Education in Africa

    Jack and Jill (AI-generated guests) are here to tell you about a special charity dinner happening on Saturday, July 11 to raise money for Forte Charity for Inspiration's educational projects in Africa. Tickets are available now at https://www.afiniki.co.uk/event-details/mother-and-daughter-charity-dinner

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    Menopause with Dr Soumitri Charkraborty

    On this episode, we are discussing the M word. We know that it is something that is surrounded by mystery and stress for some. Dr Soumitri shares her thoughts on how to manage physical and psychosocial issues of menopause. We also tell you some information about Hormone Replacement Therapy. Hope you find this useful. Please email via Afiniki.co.uk if there are any questions you want us to answer. Have a great weekend!

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    Why you have to check out FAVOURITE next month

    In this special bonus episode, Jack and Jill (my AI-generated guests!) are discussing the book cover and press release for my latest book, Favourite, which is based on the story of Joseph. It is easy to listen to this on a short drive or quick run. I have been really impressed by their analysis so far, and would love to hear your thoughts on how post-traumatic growth might be similar to physiotherapy.This episode is all thanks to my AI guru friends - thanks, Philip! See you all at Stratford-Upon-Avon Library on May 23rd for the book launch, if you can make it. - Afiniki.co.uk

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    Joseph's Story with Henry

    In this episode, I am pleased to be speaking with my cousin from South Africa. He is a missionary and shares some useful insights from the story of Joseph, which I have retold in my latest book, Favourite, to be released next month, May 2026. Whether you are a fan of theology or not, there is a lot to learn from this story, especially with Henry's helpful advice. Have a great week! Afiniki.co.uk

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    Define YOUR happiness

    What does happiness mean to you? Dr Tosin and I are having a relaxed chat in this short clip. What makes you happy? What do YOU want out of life? It is easy to go along with other people's definitions and parameters for a good life, only to look back and realise they were never what you wanted. Take a moment to define what happiness means for you and your family, so you can find the strength to pursue it and the confidence to enjoy it. Afiniki.co.uk #workHappy #favGoodLife

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    Choosing Happiness With Dr Soumitri

    I am pleased to have Dr Soumitri with us for this episode to talk about choosing happiness in today's busy world. She has several important roles, but likes to look after herself and maintain healthy boundaries. She has some very interesting ways of keeping happy. Listen to find out if you agree. Please remember to share and subscribe to our YouTube Channel also, if you enjoy this. Thank you - Afiniki.co.uk

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    Parenting and Stress Advice With Dr Soumitri

    In this relaxed episode, we talk about how to manage professional and home stress as mums over 40. There is always a new tip to learn when you hear from other mums. It is also a good episode for Dads who might be wondering about different parenting styles. Feel free to message your comments and questions via Afiniki.co.uk. Have a lovely weekend!

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    Changing Yourself

    As we come to the end of the first quarter of 2026, some people might have given up on their new year's resolutions or found new things they want to change about their lives. I am sharing this one again to remind us that change is possible. We will be celebrating Easter soon, and it is not really about bunnies! At Easter, Christians celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ to give us new life and hope. Feel free to reach out to me via Afiniki.co.uk or check out my book, Power and Praise, to learn more. Have a great week!

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    About The Book, Favourite - With My Favourite Daughter, Sophie

    After celebrating a lovely mothers' day in the UK, I am pleased to have my lovely daughter with me this week on the podcast, talking about my latest book, Favourite, which is available now for preorder on Amazon and Afiniki.co.uk. As much as I love hearing that my own child is enjoying my book, I would love to read your reviews in May please, when you get a chance to read it. We also talked about mother-daughter relationship tips, and hope to see you at the Forte Charity Mother Daughter Dinner Date on July 11 - tickets are available now on Eventbrite. 

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    Diligence

    Diligence is one of the topics discussed in my latest book, Favourite, which is based on the life of Joseph in Egypt. We all want a good and happy life, but how much are we willing to put in to make it happen? I am sharing this one again to remind us that the steps we take each day lead us closer or farther away from our dreams. Sometimes things can seem stagnant, but diligence is about maintaining good disciplines even when we are yet to see results. Feel free to share your thoughts via Afiniki.co.uk. Favourite ia available for preorder now on Amazon, to be released on May 3. Thank you. 

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    Favourite - New Book for May 2026!

    In this episode, I discuss the motivation for writing my latest book, Favourite, and answer some of your initial questions about it. I also share my thoughts on parents showing favouritism towards their children and how the book cover has been misunderstood by some. Favourite is an inspirational story based on the life of Joseph, with practical applications for modern life and mental health - available now on Amazon or Afiniki.co.uk

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Real talk about reducing stress, living productive and happy lives, while protecting our mental health. No fancy editing or scripting, just honest conversation for a better life. Dr Afiniki Akanet is the author of Favourite, Power and Praise, Life Without Coffee (Choosing Happiness Over Stress), Money & Mental Wellbeing, Fortitude and other inspirational books. Afiniki is also a practising UK doctor (GP/family doctor) and the founder of Forte, Charity for Inspiration. Feel free to get in touch via Afiniki.co.uk #DrMMW #HappinessOverStress #FavGoodLife

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