Abwooli Diaries Podcast

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 doctor who promotes fasting and bought her book. Whilst it provided interesting information I was put off by all the products she was promoting! It felt like it was all about sales. Also, the cos...

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 give up on ourselves. 

Is it fair to leave the youth to bring change? I think not because that then means we abdicate responsibility.  I am not suggesting it is easy or simple how...

About

Dr 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 sleep treatment.

Zoe also works as a private menopause specialist and as an NHS GP.  She is passionate about treating people holistically. Menopause and sleep give ample opportunity for this,...

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, when I started the podcast I was keen to invite an expert on the subject to share their knowledge and expertise.
 
About

Colette Park (BSc Hons Ayurveda, MSc Clinical Nutrit...

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 accessing more of our potential.   The method involves lightly stroking points on the feet, hands and head which correspond to our time in the womb where patterns that shape and challenge us late...

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 those of us looking to create side hassles and or grow a business.

About

Adams parents were both Psychiatric nurses and he grew up within the grounds of the hospital they worked in. His c...

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 much about perimenopause and my GP was no help. In fact, he was very dismissive and condescending which annoyed me!

I am always eager to learn more. So, I was delighted when my guest...

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 as you do.

You feel the energy of the unseen world and unknowingly take on other people's energy and emotions. This in turn can lead to anxiety and overwhelm. 

Perhap...

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 I was experiencing anxiety. 

I had just got promoted when I started experiencing anxiety every time I left home to go to work. There would be a tight knot in my tummy and traveling on crowded trains...

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 feel it is important to educate ourselves and make informed decisions about what we put into our bodies and have in our environments.

In this episode, my guest Izzy Kirby and I de...

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 elements like coloured ribbons in the bathroom (to be honest I don't remember what it was meant to do!). Needless to say, it did not work for me because I saw no benefits so I decided to le...

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 associated with mental health issues in many African communities.

Things have moved in since I was a child and there is a better understanding of mental health issues. However...

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 could be my guest and sure enough she accepted my invitation!

In this episode, Eileen explains how if left unresolved our emotions get stuck in the energetic body leading to al...

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 to caucasian women.

About Naava

Naava Carman's treatments are designed to tackle the underlying causes of infertility and help people enhance their chances of c...

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 unconsciously carried down from generation to generation.

Family constellation allows an individual or collective to uncover the hidden historical narrative that they are unconsciously...

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 informed decisions about nutrition.

About Louise

Louise Carr is a Certified Holistic Nutrition Consultant who graduated from the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition.

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 more than ever I feel it is important to look after our emotional and mental health. In this episode, Karina and I talk about the importance of mindfulness and meditation. 

About Karina...

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 help 10,000 families achieve financial independence this decade. 

Mary and Ken are in their 30’s and achieved financial independence in 10 years. They became mortgage free in 7 years from a 25 year mortgage whilst raising two young sons. 

Ken is a first generation immigrant who moved t...