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What are the opportunities in the workplace for tackling NCD risk factors? What is keeping workplaces from taking these actions? How do we move forward? We answer these questions and more.

Research has shown that employee wellness is critical for business success. How? Well, it improves employees' productivity and performance, talent retention and so much more. So has this been embraced by Kenyan businesses or businesses operating in Kenya? What are the challenges in implementing an employee wellness program? How can we make such programs successful? Rose (a HR practitioner) helps answer these and more questions. 

New research shows that empathy is the most important leadership skill. Empathy contributes to positive outcomes for both the organization and the employee. More employees are quitting jobs where they feel mistreated. Listen as I share my heartbreaking experiences in the workplace, and also learn how you can harness and promote empathy in your organization. Keep in mind, that empathy fosters empathy. 

Did you know that 80% of Kenyan children aged 10-14 years have already used alcohol? It even goes lower to 8 years in certain areas. Now alcohol is known to impair or regress brain development in children and young adults below the age of 25. Even so, it is the most used and abused drug among young people. Who then become more exposed to the ill effects of alcohol consumption. So how does alcohol use affect young people? What can we do to keep our youth safe? Are there some life skills that can help our children avoid the trap of alcohol? What is the role of parents and mature adults in preventing alcohol abuse among young people? What are the key things one needs to remember regarding alcohol and young people? We answer these and more questions with the help of child Therapist Brenda, addiction counselor Phyllis, and myself Christine

What do you understand by codependence? Did you know people who take care of addicts can actually become addicted to the chaos brought about by the addict? That they can become enablers of the destructive behaviour? So how then can such a person practice healthy self preservation and set healthy boundaries? Learn this and more...

How do you know when your alcohol is getting out of hand? Why do people who abuse alcohol deny it? Could you be having a personality disorder? Grace Kariuki - a relationships and addiction therapist joins me in answering these and more questions.

Are you well acquainted with the harmful heath effects of alcohol? What do you consider to be harmful? Do you think there is a safe amount? In this episode, we answer these questions and more.

Ramadan is fast approaching and practice is that people with diabetes often fast. But should they fast? What is considered safe fasting? In this episode, I answer these questions and more. This show is produced by Maina Mundi and myself (Christine).

If you set resolutions at the start the year, then March is the time to review progress in the first quarter. But if you just officially started your year, or you are yet to set your health goals, learn about the key questions to ask yourself to make goals that will stick.

What is the role of the government in ensuring people living with diabetes access care? What is your individual role in getting care for diabetes? We discuss access to safe food, safe places to exercise, screening and treatment services available for diabetes and much more. We also share some of the lessons and best practices we picked for diabetes management, during the pandemic. This show is produced by Christine Nderitu and Maich Mundi

Are you confident you are taking proper care for your child who is living with diabetes? Do you and your child struggle managing the sugar? Diabetes educator Salome shares in detail what care and management entails in type 1 diabetes which is common in children. She also explores gestational diabetes (GDM). Are you at risk? How do you protect or prevent GDM and the related complications? Grab a notebook and save this very educative episode for future reference. This episode is produced by me (Christine) and Maich Mundi.

Did you know that diabetes is getting younger? Well more and more people are getting diagnosed with diabetes in their 20s and 30s. Unfortunately, diagnosis is still very low so many people who are diabetic don't know they are diabetic, yet it is critical that everyone living with diabetes is put on care. And care varies depending on the type of diabetes. Salome a diabetes educator explains this and more in this very informative episode. This episode was produced by me (Christine) and Maina Mundi.