Another Ki Random Podcast

On this podcast, we talk about Boarding School Syndrome, first coined through the work of the psychotherapist Nick Duffell. In the therapeutic work that he was doing with ex-boarders from the early 1990s, he found that there were common traits that these clients were presenting and so those who have “survived” boarding school became the boarding school survivors. Joy Schaverien, expanded on this work in her book, Boarding School Syndrome where she talks in more depth about the trauma of the 'privileged' child.  We talk about the trauma of boarding school and David shares some strange 'positives' for somewhat strange experiences.  Did you attend boarding school? Did you see it as a positive experience or a negative experience or did you feel rather indifferent towards your boarding school education? Share with us. 

Maria and I talk about some cultural norms, their origins, and what we think their place is in this progressive world where its been argued by some, that because of the harms of this culture, it should be done away with entirely. 

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Matama and I discuss candidly our own mental health struggles and journeys. 

In this episode, we discuss my visit to my father with my daughter it can create, seeing that how your parent relates with their grandchild is different from how they relate with you. 

Aunt Penny took Twitter by storm when she set out what kind of women her men should marry. They would be willing to put up with men who will not wash, clean, cook or do any housework. We speak about her assertions and gender roles. 

We talk about money in relationships and how we go about it in ours. 

We talk about the newest tick tick trend Vabbing and other old wives tales from Uganda.

We spent a few days away attending my wife's graduation in Dubai and also having a mini holiday. It was also an interesting time of self-discovery and challenging certain assumptions about ourselves. We talk about it all in this episode

We sit to talk about how different we are as a couple, and how all the things we thought about compatibility when we were younger, are not true today. 

When we are growing up, we have a vision of what our adulthood will look like. Many times it doesn't turn out that way. Sometimes it does and it's not as satisfying as you thought. In this episode, my wife and I talk about those experiences in our own lives, and how we are coping with them.

My foray into fatherhood didn't have the 9-month waiting period. I dated a woman with a child and had to start dealing with it almost immediately. I believe part of the audition for my relationship included my 'fatherhood' of my wife's son. I talk about manoeuvring the step-child-stepfather relationship. Oh, did I mention my regular guest is on the podcast too? 

I sit with my wife to talk about how my vitiligo condition affects us in different ways. This is the first time we are ever having this conversation in our entire relationship. 

I invite my wife to the pod, for hopefully the last time to talk about what schools we put our children in. The value of the networks they create and whether parents should sacrifice a little extra to get their kids into schools of people with valuable networks. 

I bring my wife on yet another podcast where she shares her views on my objections with Kamezza money. 

On this podcast, I feature my wife, Matama Mary, talking about the mysterious ailment known as bigumba and its strange treatment.

Yesterday the Wives Association of Uganda, protested over a host of things that their husbands needed to pay attention to, one of them being Kamezza money especially as the price of goods rises in the country. As a husband, I have some responses on some things that would make this Kamezza conversation easier. 

Over 37.7 Million people living with HIV, according to the WHO. Over the last 4 decades, there have been advancements in the treatment of HIV with single tablet ARVs and injectibles for pre and post-exposure. But now, due to the success of Covid 19 treatments, there is a possibility of an HIV Vaccine. I speak on the unexpected challenge it might face if it comes to be. 

Following his tweet about the final resting place of The Late Rt Hon Speaker Jacob Oulanya, I believe he was being unfairly crucified for a factual statement. I explore what that has to say about our relationship with death. 

Heard of the metaverse? Sounds cool right? I don't think so. I think it's fraudulent and people should be in jail for some of the stuff planned in there. 

A follow up on a previous episode on what its like living next to a traditional healer ( Sherman ), and the interesting plot twist that has developed since the last time I talked about it.