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
Episodes
16 episodes
Money and Mental Wellbeing with The Moneywise Doctor
It is a pleasure to have Dr Ndubuisi 'Andy' Egwim, GP and bestselling author of The Moneywise Doctor with us on the podcast this week. He has been investing for over 20 years and shares tips about how we can choose happiness over stress when it...
User versus Owner
In this episode, I share a Hausa proverb from my childhood in Northern Nigeria, with a different explanation for our busy lifestyles today. Hausa is spoken in many African countries, and the folk tales from Africa often have important lessons. ...
The Wealth of Presence
This is a bonus AI-generated explainer episode based on my Hausa "Samu ya fi iyawa" story in the podcast episode titled User versus Owner. My AI podcast assistants, Jack and Jill, dive deeper into the ideas I shared, and leave us all with much ...
Radioplus Interview with Paul Wheeler
I had the privilege of joining Paul Wheeler on Radioplus Coventry for an interview about my motivational books and Forte Charity for Inspiration last month. I am sharing it here, because we spoke about some interesting topics. It will be good t...
Preparing for Old Age
People are living longer these days (in the western world). We say that time flies, but it can also feel very slow if we are bored. Realising that life will not always be as it is now is wisdom. What are you doing now that your future self will...
Why Podcast? Looking back after 3 years
I was reading some statistics recently about how most podcasts do not make it past the first year or first 20 episodes, and it made me so grateful to still be here! After over 100 solo episodes and many more with guests this year, I wanted to r...
Discussing Stress Management with The Dancing GP
It is a pleasure to have Dr Olutosin Awoyemi again on the AHOS podcast, sharing tips for managing stress. He is a very busy and multifaceted doctor/GP, so it is great to hear his perspective and find out how he manages stress. He says work-life...
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 y...
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 a...
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.a...
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...
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 ...
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. W...
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 loo...
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 wa...
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 paren...