A New African Mind: Recent Episodes
Petrina S. Adusei
Akwaba! (This means Welcome in Akan, a Ghanaina language). I‘m Petrina Adusei a Ghanaian Clinical Health Psychologist. I‘m here to talk to my fellow Africans (by citizenship & at heart) about our mental health. We will explore the impact of influences such as culture, family values and more, on our mental health. I will also share helpful tools to improve our mental health and thrive as Africans by guiding us to create A New African Mind.
For questions and feedback, please email petrinaadusei@gmail.com
In this episode, I share the key to dealing with unhealthy thoughts that occur repeatedly in our minds, which is known as ruminations. Learning about this and ways to deal with it, help with healing, forgiveness, inner peace and growth.
In this very brief re-intro episode I use an analogy to show the difference between embarking on life's journey with tools versus without.
In this episode, I share 5 important things to note in relationships, with particular emphasis on romantic relationships. These 5 points can however be applied in the context of other relationships as well.
Taking a step towards starting therapy can be difficult and sometimes even scary. In this episode, I share information about therapy and what it can look like.
In this episode, I use a personal experience to shed light on inferiority. Many times we find ourselves in situations where we feel inferior to people. This often leads to feelings of insecurities as well. Learn 4 things to remind yourself of when this happens.
In this episode I share information about the 4 main attachment styles that guide our relationships. Knowing which style you use and why can help you work on your relationships, to help make them healthier.
You don't have to be a monk living in a mountain to benefit from meditation. One of the secrets to the my peaceful and calm demeanor is Mindfulness and Mindfulness meditation. In this episode, I explain what this particular type of meditation is, how anyone with any religious beliefs or lack thereof can safely practice it, benefits of Mindfulness mediation and recommendations for starting.
I used to be skeptical about affirmations. In fact I thought the concept was hippie crap. lol. But in this episode, I share how the way our brains work, make affirmations useful and effective. I also share important facts about using affirmations in a way that is meaningful and impactful.
As the first episode of 2022 I decided to talk briefly about my AKA intentions. They have and still are helping me grow as an individual and in the various hats I wear in my life. Give them a try.
In this episode, I give an intro to trauma - what it is, the symptoms and ways to treat post traumatic stress.
In this episode, I give an introduction into stress and the survival mechanism behind our stress response. I also share some healthy ways you can cope with stress.
In this episode, I give an introduction to what depression looks like in an African context. You'll hear some interesting facts you many not have known about.
This episode is an introduction to the function and benefits of boundaries. I use the analogy of a country's boundaries, to explain the importance of personal boundaries.
Self-worth is inherent. You are worthy just because you are. In this episode, I explain why we build our self-worth on external things and use an analogy to help us break away from this.
This episode explains how most of who believe ourselves to be, is determined very early on in life. I explain the 3 sources of our identity and shed light on the importance of realizing you have the power to reshape how you see yourself.
In this episode I speak briefly about how stigma, awareness, religion and training impact the way mental health is viewed and accessed in typical African culture.
In this episode, I introduce myself to you, and give you a background as to why I began this podcast. I also give you a gist of what to expect in upcoming episodes.