Oh, My Mind!

We love that we’re now talking about mental health more and there’s more awareness. Do we really understand what it means though? Have you ever felt like something is off (with you) but you just can’t put a finger to it? Inexplicable feelings of fear and sadness but don’t know where it’s coming from? Ever wanted to seek professional help but you shy away from it, or feel like it’s too big of a commitment, like you’re not ready to be vulnerable to someone else? In this episode we sit down with Melissa Kioko, a registered, licensed and practicing psychologist and therapist to break down what mental health really means. The conversation sheds light on some misconceptions about mental help and therapy, and gives insights on what seeking professional help looks like. Is there more you’d like to learn about mental health from a psycho-educator? Learnt something new? Any thing you’d like clarification on? Let’s talk in the comment section!

On this episode, we unpack a personal journey of anxiety, with episodes of panic attacks and anxiety attacks, and eventually a diagnosis of Generalized Anxiety Disorder. The host, Vanessa Kaniaru, also shares how she has been able to navigate this mental health struggle and some coping mechanisms that give you a sense of normalcy despite the mind battles. We hope you enjoy this episode, and get to learn a thing or two. If you relate to this conversation,feel free to share your experience in the comment section. Don't forget to like and subscribe for more! Feel free to share with a loved one, friend or foe!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ohmymind_podcastke/?hl=en Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ohmymind_podcastke Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1q4TLjQ6bsdMsJY2mfOXWD?si=A-JiZKsVRPiIc3bjaWOuvQ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ke/podcast/oh-my-mind/id1814078514 Follow me on my social media pages: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wanjiku_kaniaru/?hl=en Tiktok:https://www.tiktok.com/@wanjiku_kaniaru

Welcome to Oh, My Mind! This is the beginning of an exciting journey, but first I’d like you to get to know a little bit about me. This episode gives a preview on who I am and what inspired me to start this podcast, and what to expect from future episodes. I’d love to hear from you what kind of topics you’d like us to cover… Thank you for listening 😊Kindly note: For this episode, it may be a better experience if you also watch this on YouTube as it is more of a QnA. Nonetheless, I do hope you enjoy! See link below: https://youtu.be/ce9ckX6p8hY?si=Zdc3sc4vBvrOKu9C

Hosted by Vanessa Kaniaru, this podcast dives deep into the complexities of mental health, the mind battles that we fight silently and how they impact our daily lives. Through personal stories and expert insights, the podcast demystifies mental health and is a reminder that even in those tough moments that no one sees, you’re not alone!