Listen "Historical Reflections on Grief, Power, and Healing"
Episode Synopsis
Send us a textWhat if your unresolved grief could shape your entire legacy? Join me as I courageously open up about her personal journey with bipolar affective disorder and highlights the importance of contextualising mental health within African cultures.I explore the groundbreaking Friendship Bench project in Zimbabwe and its cultural significance, delving into how initiatives like these are breaking barriers in mental health care. I also revisit two influential movies, "The House of Ga’a and Efunsetan Aniwura Iyalode Ibadan," to uncover their mental health themes, while my first podcast guest, Denrele shares enlightening insights on how childhood experiences can impact one's mental health trajectory.The episode takes a historical turn as we unravel the life of Efunsete Aniwura, the formidable Iyalode of Ibadan, through a lens of personal and historical storytelling. Efunsetan’stragic experiences, including the loss of her only daughter and grandchild, painted a portrait of a powerful yet troubled figure plagued by unresolved grief and potential mental health issues like depression and PTSD. I reflect on her complex legacy and the portrayal of her as a kind but harsh slave owner, emphasising the need for more robust conversations around mental health and the importance of addressing grief and emotional turmoil.The episode concludes with a heartfelt message advocating for love, support, and companionship, reminding listeners that they are never alone in their struggles and that love can be a powerful force for overcoming life's challenges.Episodes references https://pod.fo/e/23198f with Dr Kenneth Uwajehhttps://pod.fo/e/21cbfd With Dr Moji Akerele Music. Moving on by Àṣáhttps://youtu.be/Vd1I1AkgxkQ?si=10St0scnlqpc12AbSupport the showFollow me Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/tunmise.kukuInstagram : https://www.instagram.com/tunmiseokuku/ https://www.instagram.com/bhmcoaching/LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/tunmise-oladapo-kuku-8a2626b/Get Living Mindfully: A Journey to Being https://blackhemages.com/living-mindfully/Website: https://blackhemages.com/b45eeaafa11188b421daa26f6eb85da5596dbf11Love Yourself; Love Your Neighbour; Love Your Country: Above all of these Love God He's the essence of Your Being.#tdk
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