
Living Truthfully
By Amani Maranga

Living Truthfully Feb 03, 2023

I Loved My HouseHelp - (Feat. Mwai Githinji)

Episode #85 Rethinking Marriage - Feat. Emmanuel Gachanja

Episode#84 "What Worries you, Masters you" Featuring Uncle Kamande

#Episode 83 Learning My "Enough" Feat. Kevin Mwachiro
A few months ago I relocated from Nairobi, in a quest to understand what my move meant, I visited an old friend who had made a similar move 3 years before. Kevin and I have some fundamental lifestyle differences and perspectives, and this was a most enlightening conversation, one that had me reach deep into my empathy human experiences.
You are likely to learn as much as I did from this conversation. Listen, learn, feedback and share.
Also let me thank you all for supporting this podcast as you have so sacrificially done. Every gift that you have shared with me however small has been needed and received with gratitude. If you would like to support this podcast, you can do so through MPESA till No. 5305207, or paypal amanimaranga@gmail.com

Episode #82 - Pushing through the Pain of Change feat. Roy 'King' Wachira

Episode #81 How to Treat Covid-19 at Home and Save your Parents- Feat Dr. Wahome Ngare!

Episode #80 I Got Covid-19 And Other Short Stories

Episode #79 - Don't miss your chance to Dance ft Mugambi Nthiga

Episode #78 Success and Happiness Lies in You ft Joram Mwinamo

Episode #75 “You Don’t Succeed Everyday” Feat Michael Hjelmåker!

Episode#74 "There are a lot of ways to live" feat Dan and Avi

Episode #73 The Opportunity in front of you( Ft. Torooti Mwirigi)

Episode #72 "Who’s with you in the storm?” featuring Eric Thimba

Episode #71 - "Is Job loss a blessing in disguise?" Feat. Joseph Kamata

Episode #70 "Give me a Break" Feat. Anthony Mwaniki
All this has increased our awareness of our own mental health. And makes it clear that psycho-social support will increase exponentially in the coming months and years.
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Episode #69 "Are you Living Life or Living Expectations" Feat. Tony Ngatiari
Tony has lived many lives in a very short time.
In this conversation we dive into picking ourselves up when life has happened to us. He challenged me to live for everything that it is, rather than live for other peoples expectation. We all know that this is easier said than done, and to be honest I feel that I lack the courage to live the life that I want.
Please listen, Share and Feedback!

Episode #68 "There is Purpose in your Pain" Feat. Biko Mang'ula

Episode #67 "Healing Starts at the Rehab...or After" Feat. Gregory Ndege
After Solomon's mind bending episode, Gregory reached out to me wanting to share his own journey with alcohol. This very articulate lawyer breaks down the journey in easy to follow stages. Please share it with anyone who is struggling with addiction.
As usual Listen, feedback and share

Episode #66 "A Quarter Mile at a Time" Feat. Paul Mumo Kimuyu "Pablo"
In this episode I get into the mind of an advertising genius, as he shares his life a quarter mile at a time.
He shares candidly from his experience, life, friendships and love.
Please listen share and feedback!

Episode #65 "Love in Absentia" Feat. Dr. TIm Theuri
Why does love hurt? Does it hurt men too? Dr. Tim and I have a candid conversation, on dating, undating, redating and the mess that comes with it, as we make some ribs!
In this episode as well I give an opportunity to our listeners to advertise their businesses in the podcast!
Listen, Share and feedback!

Episode #64 "ADDICTION" - "Rock Bottom Finds a Basement" - Feat. Solomon Gitau (Part 2)
Did you know rock bottom had a basement?
If you thought last week's episode was dramatic, wait until you hear this one!!
In this episode we go deeper into the dark deep throws of the abyss that is addiction and its effects. This episode reeks of death but ends in redemption! Sweet Redemption!
After you have listened and you want to support the work that Solomon is doing in rehabilitating street men, please send your donations to
MCHANGA- PAYBILL 891300 Acc. GLC
You can contact him on +254715874094, sgitauk@gmail.com. Website www.greaterlifeconcernmin.org
Please listen, share and feedback

Episode #63 "ADDICTION" - "Booze turned me to a Chokora" -Feat. Solomon Gitau Kilanga (Part 1)
A few of my friends have been to rehab recently for alcohol addiction, and I am concerned about how important alcohol has become in our society.
This is probably the most gripping story that I have ever heard, we had to break it down into two episodes. The level of vulnerability shared here is probably unprecedented!!
After you have listened and you want to support the work that Solomon is doing in rehabilitating street men, please send your donations to
MCHANGA- PAYBILL 891300 Acc. GLC
You can contact him on +254715874094, sgitauk@gmail.com. Website www.greaterlifeconcernmin.org
Please listen, share and feedback

Episode #62 "DAD'ing Different" Feat. Bruce Muchelule
Fatherhood is a gift, and this is our Father's day special!!
How do men experience pregnancy? How do we experience childbirth?
Bruce and I share an interesting and intimate conversation. Please listen, feedback and share!!

Episode #61 "We can't get a child! Should we adopt?" Feat. Gowi Odera
What happens when you are unable to get a child? My Friend, brother and Pastor Gowi Odera, takes us through his journey, through childhood that shaped his thoughts on adoption and then through his marriage and the decision to adopt. How does one navigate these conversations in an African Context?
Please Listen, Share and leave me some feedback

Episode #60 "How do we Respond to Covid-19?" Feat. Tonee Ndungu
Tonee Ndungu is one of my most "woke" friends. He actually challenges some of the social structures I have grown up to believe are true.
In this episode Tonee does just that, he looks at how the Covid 19 isolation period is revealing to us about ourselves and our relationships.
Please listen, share and give feedback @amanimaranga on social media and amanimaranga@gmail.com
If you need to talk to someone anonymously who can help unpack your experience, download the Inuka wellness app on Google playstore and enter the code LT2020 to get 4 Free Sessions.

Episode #59 "Coping With Covid-19" Feat. Sidney Nderitu & Martin Wambua
It's April 2020 and Covid- 19 has forced many of us into isolation and social distancing so as to slow down the spread of the disease.
In this episode I speak to two of my soul brothers as we share on how we are coping in this period. What is your experience? Please listen share and feedback. @amanimaranga on FB, Twitter and Instagram, or amanimaranga@gmail.com

Episode #58 "Dealing with Isolation" Feat. Eddy Peter
Hey guys, how are you doing? How are you dealing with Isolation? In this SELF PRODUCED Episode I call a friend and discuss how he is dealing with isolation. The COVID-19 pandemic is changing our lives, all of us. Some of the hardest hit are creatives, whose jobs depend on a lot of social contact. How has your world been affected? Listen, Share and please send me feedback on twitter, facebook and instagram, my handle is @amanimaranga

Episode #57 "Dealing with Isolation" Feat. Fareed Khimani
So we are all facing isolation as we quarantine during this unusual season of Covid 19. How are you dealing with Isolation? I give a call to Fareed Khimani and he shares his experience. The world is in an uncertain place and everyone is dealing with unprecedented times. Please listen, share and feedback. Let me also know if you would like to share your experience, we are in this together.

Episode #56 "What’s Masculinity in the 21st century?” Feat. Kimathi Kaumbutho (Yours Truly)

Episode #55 "Made for Friendship" with Pastor Drew Hunter
Pastor Drew Hunter and I explore male friendships , why they are important and what makes them work. He is wisdom and passion in one package, listen share and feedback.
Drew Hunter is the author of Made for Friendship: The Relationship That Halves Our Sorrows and Doubles Our Joys. He is also the teaching pastor at Zionsville Fellowship in Zionsville, Indiana, where he lives with his wife, Christina, and their four sons.
Reference article: Why is Friendship hard for Men? Five ways to build stronger relationships by Drew Hunter.

Episode #54 "Male Friendship" - "Who are your Boys?" Feat. Gerald Owino and Kanjii Mbugua

Episode #53 "Male Friendship" - "Who are your Boys " Feat. Big Ted

Episode #52 "Male Friendship" - "Who are your Boys?" Feat. Gowi Odera

Episode #51 "Male Friendship" - " Who are your Boys?" Feat. Mwongera Mutiga

Episode #50 "Falling down is an accident. Staying down is a Choice" Feat. Eddy Kimani (Part 2)

Episode #49 "Falling down is an accident. Staying down is a choice" Feat. Eddy Kimani (Part 1)
In this episode Eddy Kimani shares details of an adventurous decade. He shares his successes and some of his failures. Listen share and feedback

Episode #48 "The Reward is in taking the Risk" Feat. Anthony "Tosh" Mwaniki

Episode #47 "The Center of every Man's Existence is a Dream"

Episode #46 " The New Year, Self Reflection and Decade Thinking" Feat. Edward Wanyonyi and Eric Kinyua

Episode #45 "Christmas memories, the Star and New Beginnings" by Amani Maranga Feat. Eric Kinyua
In this episode I reflect on the growth I’ve had since last year Christmas, I interview a friend who’s going through his first Christmas “alone” and I share my message for this season. Thank you for your continued support. Listen, Share and Feedback

Episode #44 "Co-parenting 101" - " There is no such thing as a perfect Parent. So just be a real one" Feat. Moses Nderitu
In this episode Moses Nderitu and I sit down to chat co-parenting. This is probably one of the most difficult challenges any parent could face and Moses who has 7 children from 5 mothers shares candidly from his own experience. This is a must listen. It's unscripted, raw and uncut. An episode like no other!
Please give us your feedback and share. Follow us on IG @livingtruthfullythepodcast, twitter @livintruthfully and Facebook @Livingtruthfully by Amani Maranga.
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Episode #43 "Co-parenting 101" - "Fortunate to have great co-parents" Feat. Tonee Ndung'u
In this episode Tonee Ndungu and I discuss, co parenting and everything in between i.e. career, sex, owning mistakes, his children etc. This is a must listen conversation, please give us your feedback and share. Follow us on IG @livingtruthfullythepodcast and twitter @livintruthfully , FB @Living Truthfully by Amani Maranga.
This episode is brought to you by the generous support of listeners like you.
To Donate go to MPESA Paybill Business No; 787055 A/c “Living”
About Tonee
Tonee has spent 15 years in Social Entrepreneurship, is a founder in two companies (exited one), been part of the initiators of the Kenyan technology scene and was born and educated exclusively in Africa. He is also an angel investor and COO of East African impact investment firm One Village Fund, he is the spokesperson for the Kenyan Dyslexia society.
Tonee has also started a podcast My African Start up Podcast. first-hand stories of Startup founders in Africa, both from Africa and other nationalities, and the unromanticized madness that goes into this amazing but demanding continent. You will hear everything from advice to warnings, successes to failures, myths that are facts to facts that are mythical and the romance and heartbreak, then romance that can all exist in a 24-hour cycle.

Episode #42 "Co parenting 101" - "Co parenting is not a Competition" Feat. Robert Burale

Episode #41 "Friendship can only be Purchased by Friendship" Feat. Dr. Oscar Githua
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Episode #40 "Scars and Stilettos" - "How women hurt the male ego" Feat. Dr. Jay Carter
In this episode I have a conversation with Dr. Jay Carter a Psychologist from Pennsylvania. USA. He shares an interesting concept on the power men give women over their esteem! Reference Michelle Burford's "Women's power to hurt the male ego" https://www.jaycarter.net/
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Episode #39 "Self Doubt & Fear - Greatest killers of personal genius"

Episode #38 "Things can change in an instant. So why not live truthfully"

Episode #37 "Scars and Stilettos" - “She said she doesn’t date short men!” - Feat. “The Intern”

Episode #36 "Scars and Stilettos " - "My breakup sent me to a psychiatric ward!” Feat. Dannish Odongo
