Abwooli Diaries Podcast
Exploring wellness and self healing for women over 40. Open and honest conversations that look at alternate health therapies, mental, physical and spiritual health.
Episodes
31 episodes
Exploring my Abwooli Diaries
I had planned an episode on mental in the perimenopause and menopause but the interview fell through at the last minute. My guest was not able to commit to the episode. So, I have decided this will be the last episode of Season 2 and I will...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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43:25
Understanding fasting and its benefits
I first took an interest in fasting last year after watching videos on YouTube and Instagram of people promoting its benefits. There is so much information and it can be overwhelming to be honest. I started following a particular d...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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1:07:09
Uganda - our past and creating a space for healing.
This episode is dedicated to exploring how we as Ugandans living both in Uganda and the diaspora can heal our past and look to the future.I was inspired to ask this question because I feel it can be far too easy to become apathetic and ...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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54:41
Do you struggle with sleep?
AboutDr Zoe Schaedel is a doctor with an interest in sleep and in particular its relationship to the menopause. Zoe is a Director of The Good Sleep Clinic which was set up to increase the access to evidence-based sl...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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40:44
Exploring Ayurveda
I have always been curious about Ayurveda and read about the different doshas (the health types). In fact, I bought a book that explained these body types that has various recipes. However, I never committed to eating this way all the time! So,...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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40:00
Have you heard of the Metamorphic Technique?
You may not have heard of the Metamorphic Technique before which has been around for over 30 years. The technique was founded by Gaston Saint-Pierre. It is a simple tool that enables us to move from feelings of limitation towards access...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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36:30
Talking mindset with the Heart Guy Adam Shaw
I first met Adam at a self development seminar years ago and loved his energy and humour! He has a fascinating background and the main reason I invited him to the podcast is to share his thoughts and wisdom around mindset and for t...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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32:20
Educating ourselves on the menopause
In season 1 I had three episodes that focused on perimenopause and menopause. A lot of women entering this phase of their life come armed with no information about the changes their bodies are likely to go through. I did not know or understand ...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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47:35
Becoming an Empowered Empath
You may have been told that you are sensitive as a child or even as an adult and did not understand why you felt things deeply. Perhaps people around seem to coast through life without regard for others or being affected by emotions and events ...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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40:42
Emotional Freedom Technique
You may have noticed a theme in the types of topics I cover in the podcast and this is exploring our emotions. In this week's episode, we will be talking about Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) which I used at a time in my life when...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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32:48
Understanding the impact of toxins with Izzy Kirkby
There is increasing evidence that there are known environmental toxins in our food, water, household products, furnishings, and building materials. We breathe them in, ingest them and absorb them through our skin. This is worrying and I...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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32:32
Understanding Feng Shui
I first came across Feng Shui a couple of years ago after reading about the benefits of the practice on the home - basically bringing a home into harmony.I decided at the time to put it into practice and went about placing certain eleme...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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27:35
A conversation about mental health in African families
In my first ever blog post I shared my personal struggles with my father's mental health issues when I was growing up. This was a time in Uganda where there was not much in the way of mental health services. What made this harder was the stigma...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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34:26
Understanding our electric body's with Eileen Day McKusick
I first came across Eileen's work in early 2021 and was fascinated by the idea of our electric body's. I bought and read Electric Body Electric Health which was published early this year and thought wouldn't it be wonderful if Eileen c...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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41:35
End of Season 1
I have come to the end of Season 1! Time seems to have flown by. I will be back with Season 2 soon and will be taking a short break.I would love it if you gave me feedback and or ideas of subjects you hear about on the podc...
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Season 1
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0:55
A conversation about infertility with Naava Carman
In this episode, we talk about infertility especially for women in their 40's. Naava discusses access to fertility treatment and touches on how women from ethnic minority groups in the UK have not always had the same kind of treatment compared ...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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30:10
Exploring Family Constellation with Nikki McKay
Family and ancestral constellation is a therapeutic approach that allows the invisible influences from the present and past to be made visible, acknowledged and made whole. Unresolved, unacknowledged and traumatic events from the past can be un...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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30:23
A conversation about nutrition for women over 40 with Louise Carr
In this episode, we talk about how diet and nutrition affect women in their 40's. Louise is a passionate advocate for women in midlife and this comes across in the interview. Her aim is to share and provide information that will help us make in...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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46:23
Exploring mindfulness and meditation with Karina Grant
The last year has been particularly stressful for many of us irrespective of where in the world we live. Most of us have been affected by lockdowns, longs months of not being able to see family and friends, death and illness. Now m...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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38:33
Bonus episode - Review of Financial Joy Academy with my accountability partner
Financial Joy Academy (FJA) is a membership site that was set up by Ken and Mary Okoroafor in March 2020. Their core mission is to ...
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35:19
Understanding the importance of pelvic floor exercises with Elaine Miller
In this episode, Elaine demystifies what pelvic floor exercises. These are not just meant for women who have had babies but all women especially as we enter our 40's. It is a subject all girls and women should be taught about.Elaine use...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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36:55
A conversation about the perimenopause with Jenn Salib Huber
I must admit I did not know much about perimenopause before I started experiencing symptoms myself. I remember seeing a GP who I did not feel was very sympathetic and basically told me, women, my age should just accept this is what happens! I b...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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30:57
A conversation about Life Alignment with Cherry Tyfield
Life Alignment is an energy healing system. It is a multi-faceted set of tools and techniques designed to help you find a deep sense of fulfillment, health, and happiness. In this episode, Cherry who works with Dr. Jeff Lavin, the developer of ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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31:44
A conversation about midlife with Kay Newton
For many people, midlife is a time when roles, relationships and lifestyles are changing. Those with children may become empty nesters and for some individuals, it is a time for reflection. In this episode, Kay talks about her own...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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23:34
A conversation about menopause at work with Pat Duckworth
The menopause at work is probably not something people think about unless they know a woman or women who may be at this stage of their life. In this episode, Pat shares her experience of working with employers to bring more awareness, p...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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30:51