
Safe Heaven
By Chidera Ifechukwu
A place where we talk about all things Mental health. We will also be talking about Christianity, our faith and spirituality.

It's okay to talk to someone
It's okay to talk to someone
Safe HeavenFeb 03, 2022
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It's okay to talk to someone
It's okay to talk to someone
In this episode, I talk about my experience moving to a new country and what it has been like for me transitioning from 2021 to 2022. I also highlight on my experience talking to a counsellor recently and why it's alright to always reach out to a third party that can give you a new insight to whatever situation you're going through.
Feb 03, 202218:30

The Triple A Trifecta- Awareness, Affirmation and Action
The Triple A Trifecta- Awareness, Affirmation and Action
I'll be discussing a little bit about a concept I came up with- Awareness, Affirmation and Action. I call it the Triple A to help guide on why awareness is kò longer enough in battling mental illnesses.
Apr 20, 202120:14

The 'Nigerian way' myth to respond about our weight
The 'Nigerian way' myth to respond about our weight
Nigerians feel entitled to ask others about their weight, without understanding how sensitive a topic like that can be and affect the person addressed. Weight stigma is a crippling feeling that people struggling with their weight deal with on a daily basis. Here, I share my experiences and talk about why the 'Nigerian way' is a myth only done to hide the pain and trauma we feel when forced under the spotlight
Feb 08, 202147:07

Social media terrifies me
Social media terrifies me
Diving into the world of social media, I'll be sharing my experience and opinion about how social media can consume someone mentally.
Aug 19, 202027:55

We have feelings too
We have feelings too
More about our parents and giving us a listening ear. This podcast is just telling parents how we really feel when they hurt us.
Aug 12, 202020:46

Nigerian parenting tropes- it's impact on a child's state of mind
Nigerian parenting tropes- it's impact on a child's state of mind
In this episode, we look at certain actions that are similar amongst Nigerian parents and how these actions, intentionally or unintentionally affects us. Also, how do your parents react when you bring up depression? Here, you'll hear me read responses by some individuals.
Aug 05, 202049:48

When you're not the same anymore
When you're not the same anymore
This week, we will be looking into signs of depression you can recognize within yourself and in others too. I will also be sharing my experience along with ways I try to manage the situation. I hope this episode speaks to you. Credit: music; give me by nine muses.
Jul 29, 202048:01

There's no 'woke' in depression
There's no 'woke' in depression
This week's episode, I'll be sharing my experience on depression, why we shouldn't take it lightly and how I have been able to manage it for the past years. Stay, listen and you can send questions or share your own stories through the voice message platform. With permission, I'll be sharing other stories subsequently.
Jul 22, 202020:29