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
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Dr Afiniki Akanet
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health & fitness · kids & family · religion & spirituality
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 friendship and communication for suicide prevention. This topic is important to talk about because suicide is one of the saddest outcomes in mental healthcare. If we are going to look after our mental health while supporting people who may be struggling, we ...
1 Oct 2026
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 our loved ones to grow with us by sharing new information, encouraging them to keep improving and helping to break barriers to positive change. We cannot force people to grow or improve, but we can empower them with the knowledge and skills to do so, i...
24 Sept 2026
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 said that wisdom is proven right by its results. Please feel free to share your thoughts in the comments, or join us for further discussion at the Stratford Community Hub Telescope Hour events at Afiniki.co.uk. Have a good weekend! https://www.afiniki.co....
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