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
13 episodes
Can you 'catch' suicidality?
This week's episode is based on some interesting studies (link below) about the emotional impact of supporting people with mental distress and suicidal thoughts. My AI assistants, Jack and Jill, help to explain the risks and importance of frien...
Growing Together
I am sharing this one again to remind us of the need to keep an eye on those around us, as we keep pursuing personal growth and development. Growth is a good thing, but can drive families apart when some people are left behind. We can encourage...
Survivors' Guilt
It is important to help others, but this episode reminds us to reflect on our motives and personal circumstances to ensure that we are not doing good things for the wrong reasons, or destroying our future while trying to please others. It is sa...
Rise Again
If you are struggling this summer or looking for some motivation, this episode reminds us to take control of our lives instead of waiting for someone else to do something about the issues we are not happy about. Do not get comfortable with less...
Summer and Exams with Sophie and Anu
This is an interesting episode with 12-year-old Sophie and 17-year-old Anu, talking about travel, exams, hobbies, school and how we can choose happiness over stress. Please note that the opinions expressed here are not those of their parents. t...
Parenting and Stress, with Dapo and Tola
I am pleased to have my Christian friends, Dapo and Tola Awotunde, again on the Happiness Over Stress podcast this week, discussing what stress means to them, especially in the context of family life and parenting. Even though we all have perso...
What is Happiness? With Dapo and Tola
I am pleased to have my dear friends, Dapo and Tola Awotunde, on the Happiness Over Stress podcast this week, discussing what happiness means to them. Even though we all have personal definitions for happiness, some themes remain the same. They...
Independent children
I am sharing this one again about raising sensible and independent children. I am now over 40 and appreciating much more how important this is for choosing happiness over stress as we get older. Please feel free to share your own parenting tips...
Relationship Choices
I am sharing this again to remind us to choose happiness over stress in relationships, especially after celebrating my wedding anniversary last month. Our choices often affect more than just us, and we can avoid so much heartbreak, family drama...
Stress Management Advice from a Tree Hugger
Hannah Willow was the Glasgow tree-hugging champion in 2024, and it is interesting to hear more from her about the mental health benefits of spending time in nature. She has written some books, and you can hear more from her on Instagram - hann...
Happiness in Marriage
This bonus episode is thanks to my AI assistants, Jack and Jill, discussing happiness in marriage, based on Andrew Wommack's teachings - https://youtu.be/2Fn2LojpBoE?si=JKclCIWaG28iS4TTPlease feel free to comment, share and/or email your...