Episodes
Just in time for the new year, Hauwa Ojeifo sheds light on what picking herself up has meant as a person living with a mental health condition. With principles of courage and intentionality, and new ways of seeing the world, this episode shares nuggets for anyone dealing with any challenge or wanting a rebirth. Continue the conversation with @hauwa_ojeifo using hashtag #TVIMH. Call 24/7 toll-free 0800 800 2000 for immediate mental health support.
Published 12/31/20
Published 12/31/20
The mental health journey is not linear. It is filled with triggers, episodes and relapses. In this episode, Hauwa Ojeifo opens up candidly about her past mental health relapses, dealing with triggers and new ways to reframe what healing and recovery are. Continue the conversation with @hauwa_ojeifo across social media using hashtag #TVIMH. Call 24/7 toll-free 0800 800 2000 for immediate mental health support.
Published 12/24/20
I got raped. 7 in 10 women have experienced some form of sexual violence experience in their lifetime. Yet, there is so much victim-blaming and systemic injustices surrounding sexual violence in Nigeria and beyond. In this episode, Hauwa Ojeifo answers listeners' questions, talks about getting raped while looking back with courage and sheer honesty. To get mental health support, call 24/7 toll-free 0800 800 2000 and join the conversation with @hauwa_ojeifo online using hashtag #TVIMH
Published 12/10/20
I got raped. 7 in 10 women have experienced some form of sexual violence experience in their lifetime. Yet, there is so much victim-blaming and systemic injustices surrounding sexual violence in Nigeria and beyond. In this episode, Hauwa Ojeifo talks about getting raped, looking back with courage and sheer honesty. To get mental health support, call 24/7 toll-free 0800 800 2000 and join the conversation with @hauwa_ojeifo online using hashtag #TVIMH
Published 12/10/20
"Therapy" is a word that's burdened and often misunderstood. What makes this subtle yet transformational experience highly recommended? More importantly, when does one decide to take this leap. Hauwa Ojeifo discusses this and more in this episode. For mental health concerns, call toll-free 24/7 - 0800 800 2000. Continue the conversation with @hauwa_ojeifo across social media using the hashtag #TVIMH.
Published 11/12/20
To tell or not to tell? This is a dilemma faced by many people with lived mental health experience. In this episode, Hauwa Ojeifo explores how she overcame shame to finally living her truth openly and publicly. To access mental health support, call 24/7 toll-free - 0800 800 2000. Follow the conversation on social media @hauwa_ojeifo using hashtag #TVIMH
Published 11/05/20
So much of how we show up as adults is rooted in our experiences as children. In this episode, mental health advocate, Hauwa Ojeifo, walks us through her childhood and the experiences that have shaped her. This is an invitation to look within to see how our childhood has coloured our view of the world and how we show up in it.
Published 10/29/20
World Mental Health Day is a global commemoration for mental health marked by themed conversations, resolutions and campaigns. In this episode, Hauwa answers some of the most frequently asked questions on mental health - common mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, PTSD and bipolar, myths and misconceptions, suicide, mental health support and more. Continue to conversations with @hauwa_ojeifo using #TVIMH
Published 10/22/20
World Mental Health Day is a global commemoration for mental health marked by themed conversations, resolutions and campaigns. In this episode, Hauwa answers some of the most frequently asked questions on mental health - common mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, PTSD and bipolar, myths and misconceptions, suicide, mental health support and more. Continue to conversations with @hauwa_ojeifo using #TVIMH
Published 10/08/20
"Mania" and "depression" are words we've heard before. Bipolar brings them together in one person. In this episode, globally recognised mental health advocate, Hauwa Ojeifo, draws down on her experience getting diagnosed with bipolar, dealing with the highs and lows of her cycles and more. For mental health support, visit www.shewriteswoman.org or call 0703 820 5970. Continue the conversation with me across social media @hauwa_ojeifo #TVIMH
Published 10/01/20
Studies show that it takes between 8 to 10 years between when your first symptom shows till you get support. In this episode, Hauwa Ojeifo talks about her life before her mental health diagnosis. From the highs and lows, to changes in interpersonal relationship, the role of childhood upbringing and more. For mental health support, visit www.shewriteswoman.org and continue this conversation with me across social media #TVIMH @hauwa_ojeifo
Published 09/24/20
What led me to nearly taking my life? At what point should anyone seek help? How can loved ones be more supportive? In this episode, Hauwa Ojeifo answers some of the most asked questions about suicide including support, signs, the power of language, and more in having unashamed conversations about suicide and mental health.
Published 09/17/20
From shame to depression, anxiety to belonging, mental health advocate, Hauwa Ojeifo, dives into hard, uncomfortable but honest and necessary conversations. This season, she takes listerners on a dive into her lived experience with sexual violence, bipolar, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and near suicide attempts.
Published 09/10/20
From shame to depression, anxiety to belonging, mental health advocate, Hauwa Ojeifo, dives into hard, uncomfortable but honest and necessary conversations. This season, she takes listerners on a dive into her lived experience with sexual violence, bipolar, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and near suicide attempts.
Published 09/09/20