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Wellness with Dr. Fortunate Silinda

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Wellness with Dr Fortunate Silinda is a reflective podcast that explores mental health, identity, and wellbeing in the context of real life. Drawing from psychology, lived experience, and African-centred perspectives, this podcast creates space for honest conversations about navigating pressure, change, loss, and growth. From student mental health and academic life to motherhood, leadership, and digital wellbeing, each episode invites listeners to pause, reflect, and reconnect with themselves. This is not about perfect wellness. It is about understanding yourself, one step at a time.

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Recent Episodes

May 22, 2026

The Woman Behind “Mom”: Motherhood, Identity and Emotional Wellbeing After Mother’s Day

A week after Mother’s Day, this episode reflects on the emotional realities that often remain unspoken once the celebrations end.In this conversation, Dr Fortunate Silinda explores the invisible emotional labour many mothers carry, the pressure to remain strong, and the gradual ways women can lose themselves in caregiving and responsibility. Drawing from psychology and African-centred perspectives on wellness, this episode creates space for honest reflection about motherhood, identity, exhaustion, and self-care.This is a gentle reminder that mothers deserve support not only when they are celebrated, but also in the ordinary moments when they are quietly carrying so much.

May 7, 2026

The Psychology of Being Unheard Hearing Beyond Sound: Deaf Awareness and Mental Wellness

This week on Wellness with Dr Fortunate Silinda, we reflect on Deaf Awareness Week through a mental health and wellbeing lens.In this episode, Dr Fortunate Silinda explores the psychological impact of feeling unheard and excluded in communities, schools, universities, and workplaces. The conversation reflects on communication, belonging, accessibility, stigma, inclusion, and the importance of creating spaces where Deaf individuals can thrive with dignity and support.This episode invites us to think beyond hearing, and to reflect on what it truly means to listen.

May 4, 2026

Returning to Yourself: Wellness in Seasons of Disruption

After some time away, Wellness with Dr Fortunate Silinda returns with a quiet but important conversation about what it means to come back to yourself after life has shifted.In this episode, Dr Silinda reflects on seasons of disruption, moments when plans are interrupted, identities are stretched, and the usual rhythm of life no longer fits. Rather than rushing back to “normal,” she explores a different perspective: that returning is not about going back, but about moving forward with new insight, clarity, and strength.Drawing from psychology and African-centred ways of understanding wellness, this episode invites listeners to think about resilience beyond the idea of simply “bouncing back.” It speaks to the role of community, the weight of lived experiences, and the quiet work of rebuilding, emotionally, mentally, and even professionally.If you have ever had to pause, reset, or start again, this conversation will meet you where you are.This is not just a return to the podcast; it is an invitation to reflect on your own journey of returning.

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What is Wellness with Dr. Fortunate Silinda?: Wellness with Dr Fortunate Silinda is a reflective podcast that explores mental health, identity, and wellbeing in the context of real life.

Drawing from psychology, lived experience, and African-centred perspectives, this podcast creates space for honest conversations about navigating pressure, change, loss, and growth.

From student mental health and academic life to motherhood, leadership, and digital wellbeing, each episode invites listeners to pause, reflect, and reconnect with themselves.

This is not about perfect wellness. It is about understanding yourself, one step at a time.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates weekly.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 6 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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