All issues women Podcast

Hey there!I am back with another episode on Mental health where we specifically discuss Mental Health Stigma. Mental health stigma is defined as the "disgrace, social disapproval, or social discrediting of individuals with Mental health problems."My guest, "Iryn Kandi Ageno," is a fantastic lady from Uganda. Iryn is a qualified psychologist and mental health advocate. In this episode, she shares her experience of dealing with Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome (PTSD)  after losing her beloved brother in 2016, which made her lose her speech.I have always encouraged vulnerability on my platform, and Iryn's story speaks to that fact.I hope you enjoy this episode, but most importantly, I hope that we all can be vulnerable and open to sharing our mental health struggles with our friends and, most importantly, seeking help.With love!Ruth Ketty

Hey there!It's been a while, and I am excited to upload a new episode :)In this episode, we discuss Mental health with a special focus on stress and anxiety. I am super excited to have this discussion with an amazing lady from Uganda- Darren Namatovu, who is a passionate mental health advocate and a child rights advocate.In this episode we discussWhy discussions of mental health are importantDefine stress and anxietyShare experiences of how we cope with stress and anxietyI hope that people can have more open conversations about their mental health states, take breaks and be more vulnerable going forward.Welcome to the discussionRuth Ketty.

Hello! It's good to have you here. It's episode 14 and together with an amazing lady-Judith Kawikya from Kenya, we discuss "climate change and its intersection with armed conflicts in Africa". Climate change affects different aspects of our lives on a daily basis with African women/girls bearing the greatest burden of extreme weather effects like flooding and drought. Moreover, climate change has also been indirectly linked to armed conflicts in Africa which also has great consequences for African girls and women.In this episode, we discuss the following:Why discussions about climate change are importantHow climate change is leading to armed conflicts in the African continentThe implication of climate change and armed conflicts for African girls and womenHow Africa can work towards climate sustainability.I hope that this episode helps you better understand this important topic but most importantly, I hope that we can all act now in every small way that helps solve this menace in Africa and the world at large.With loveRuth Ketty Kisuza. 

Hello there!Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) has been ranked among the top 10 causes of death in the world by the World Health Organization. In this episode, Dr. Oluwatosin Ajayi, a Veterinarian from Nigeria joins me to discuss Antimicrobial resistance and how we all can work together collaboratively to end this menace called AMR in Africa and the world at large.Simply defined, "AMR is when our medicines specifically antibiotics no longer treat the infections that they would normally treat because they have become nonfunctional".I hope that listening to this discussion helps you improve your knowledge of AMR but most importantly, I hope that you are able to use this knowledge to create awareness about AMR in your community.Key areas discussed are Definition of AMRThe implication of  AMR to healthThe One Health conceptRole of African women in ending AMRRole of African Youth in ending AMRIf you love this discussion, kindly share it with a friend or a colleague. Thank you for joining in.Regards Ruth Ketty. 

Hey there!!Welcome to episode 12.  I am super excited to be discussing the topic of simple living with an amazing lady "Ayopadeayo Oluwadamilola" from Nigeria.Simple living also called intentional living is defined as living a more intentional and productive life. It involves living life at ones own pace and letting go of things and relationships that no longer serve us positively.In this episode we:Define simple livingWe discuss the habits that one has to build in order to live a more intentional lifeWe discuss the benefits of simple livingIf you love this discussion, then do share it with a friend or colleague. With LoveRuth Ketty Kisuza

Hello there!Welcome to episode 11 at the All issues women podcast. I am super excited to have you join and listen to this amazing discussion.In this episode,  I feature an amazing lady called Akot Enid from Uganda. Enid is a fourth-year medical student at Makerere University. She is also an entrepreneur and founder of  Bossette beauty organics. A hair and skin product business that makes organic hair and skin care products for African women.In this episode, Enid shares her experience of how she is able to balance her academics with business  but most importantly succeed in both.If you are thinking of starting a side hustle but are afraid of the possible challenges that you may encounter, then this episode is for you.I hope that you enjoy this conversation.Kind regardsRuth Ketty.

Hello!The UN Sustainable Development Goal 5 (SD5) envisions a world where both men and women have equal access to opportunities by 2030. However what is the feasibility of achieving this goal in Africa this with the majority of African men still resistant to the idea of gender equality?In this episode, an amazing guest from Kenya- Tonny Olela shares his perspectives on gender equality.Tonny serves on the UNFPA Youth Advisory Board in Kenya and is also a Gender equality advocate.Key discussion points include:1) Why African Men are resistant to the idea of gender equality and equityWhat is being done wrong/ right in the fight for a more gender-equal world How can African men and women work towards a more gender-equal society?I hope that listening to this conversation helps us understand the gaps in achieving SDG5 and together we can work towards a more gender-equal world.Kind Regards!Ruth

Hello there!It is episode 9  and in this episode, an amazing guest Moyin Isola Dorcas from Nigeria joins me to discuss  "Ending Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Africa". FGM is one of the harmful cultural practices still affecting numerous African girls and women  In this episode, my guest shares her experience of working with FGM victims/ survivors in Nigeria as the Director of programs Onelife Initiative. Moyin also shares her thoughts on what can be done to #endfgm in Africa.I hope that this discussion will improve your understanding of FGM and that you will join in contributing to the fight against FGM.Kind regards!Ruth Ketty Kisuza.

Hello there!We celebrated Africa day on 25th May.  Personally, it was my first time learning about Africa day...l am being honest here...A quick search on google shows that the Africa day celebration is an opportunity to commemorate Africa's Unique diversity and success and to highlight the cultural and economic potential that exists on the planet.My question is, how many African youth/women are proud to identify as African?. As my amazing guest Judith Kawikya from Kenya states, "If given an opportunity, most African youth would leave the continent for the global north without a second thought". However, despite all the problems that we currently have in our continent, I strongly believe that there is a lot to celebrate as Africans. This ranges from our different unique cultures, languages, skin color, hair texture, and talents to our beautiful nature among other beautiful and unique things in Africa.I hope that from this episode, we learn to fully embrace our uniqueness as African women and men and most importantly educate future generations about our unique African culture and identity.Thank you

Hello!Majority of us celebrated mother's day on 8th May 2022. Some of us took to our social media platforms to share the great sacrifices that our mothers had done for us over the past years. However, my guest Norah Nyaduza from Kenya used this day to shed light on the high burden of teenage pregnancies' in Africa which continues to make young girls mothers even when they can hardly take care of themselves.At 18 years of age, Norah  realized that she was pregnant. In this episode, she shares her story and  how she was able to build back better. Norah now uses her story to create awareness about teenage pregnancy in her community.I hope that just like Norah we can use our life stories and experiences to create a positive change in our communities .Thank you.Ruth Ketty

Hello there!I bet we have all had those moments when we really needed to get important work done but at the same time we could not get of our social media feeds to finally concentrate on our work. At the end of the day we feel so frustrated for not completing our day's tasks.With over 4000 connections on LinkedIn, Andre' Marie Slyviane shares her personal experience of how social media sometimes impacts her productivity and what she does to stay productive in her work while remaining active on her social media. I hope that from listening to this discussion, you can pick a one or two nuggets on how to improve your own productivity and focus in this social media filled era.Thank you for listening in, welcome.Kind regards!Ruth Ketty.

Research has shown that 1 in 3 women specifically underprivileged in Africa experience GBV in their relationships. Unfortunately most of this women choose to stay in these abusive relationships for a number of reasons and some are actually killed by their spouses as a result.In this episode, Terry Boke a GBV activist from Kenya joins me to discuss 'GBV and why GBV victims remain in these abusive relationships'.Sadly, as a child, Terry also lost her mother to GBV. However she now uses her experience to advocate for an end to GBV in Kenya.I hope we can all rise up and use our voices to end GBV in our respective communities.Enjoy!Ruth Ketty

There is this popular saying "In a world where you can be anything, be Kind". I love to rephrase this to "In a world where u can be anything, be yourself and be Kind".Comparison is a punk and yet often times we find ourselves comparing our talents, our achievements, beauty etc to that of other people. In this episode, I am joined with Chulu Chansa the founder of Africana woman from Zambia to discuss 'overcoming comparison and letting our own lights shine'. I love to end with this quote "you need to ignore what everyone else is doing and achieving. your life is about breaking down your own limits and outgrowing yourself to live your best life. your not in competition with anyone. Plan to outdo your past, not other people".Enjoy!.

Hello!If you have ever applied  for jobs, fellowships, scholarships or even sent in your manuscript for publication to a journal of interest, then you might have received a rejection email... Receiving rejection emails/letters may sometimes make us doubt our potentials and lose confidence in ourselves. This could in turn greatly impact our career development and growth as we stop applying for opportunities with the fear that we might actually end up being rejected. Rejection can also greatly impact our mental health by causing stress, anxiety and sometimes depression.In this episode, I am joined with Dorothy Mwale  an environmentalist and climate justice advocate from Malawi. In our discussion, Dorothy shares her rejection experiences and how she was able to cope with the stress and anxiety caused by rejection and how we can build back better.Enjoy!.

Almost every article that one reads about on climate change  states that climate change disproportionately affects women. In this episode, I am joined with Ruth Dzokoto, the founder of the #Green dialogue in Ghana to discuss how climate change is actually widening gender inequalities in Africa and what can be done to curb the climate change crisis.Thank you and welcome to listen in!.

Most African women "family women" give up  their career goals due to unsupportive work environments and partners/ spouses. In this episode, I am joined by Ms. Joan Kembabazi the CEO for  GUFASHA foundation in Uganda to discuss how gender roles affect the career development of women in Africa.Specific areas discussed include1) Ways in which gender roles affect career development of African Women2)How women can strike a balance between family and work life3) How men can support their spouses at home so that they can achieve their dreams4) How women can support their fellow women.