Best Dr Vivian O. Ikem Podcasts (2024)

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How she went from debt and losing everything to financial wellness - #43 | Dr Viv 34:40

3+ y ago34:40

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She went from not being able to control her money and losing it all, to being a Female Money Doctor. In this Episode of Reset with Dr Viv’s sharing bounce back stories to inspire hope though the ongoing pandemic, I spoke with Dr Nikki Ramskill, a UK-based GP-turned money coach with a wealth of experience when it comes to making money mistake (and h…

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How she uses music to help people overcome mental health issues - #42 | Dr Viv 47:24

3+ y ago47:24

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Being true to oneself is a way to having a fulfilled life, free from depression and anxiety. In this Episode of Reset with Dr. Viv’s sharing bounceback stories to inspire hope though the ongoing pandemic, I spoke with Krista L. Garrett, the founder of Freedom Through Music, specializing in promoting mental health through music as well as the Author…

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How she rose above her disability to empower others - #41 | Dr Viv 34:37

3+ y ago34:37

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She is a black woman with Muscular Dystrophy and runs a brand devoted to empowering disabled women to embrace their disabled selves through fashion and design. In this Episode of Reset with Dr. Viv’s sharing bounce back stories to inspire hope though the ongoing pandemic, I spoke with Keisha Greaves, an inspirational speaker and founder of Girls Ch…

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How to adopt a lifestyle of gratitude through tough times - #40 | Dr Viv 32:26

3+ y ago32:26

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Gratitude is key to appreciating where you are while you get things done, and it reduces the risk of anxiety. In this Episode of Reset with Dr Viv’s sharing bounceback stories to inspire hope through the ongoing pandemic, I spoke with Chris DT Gordon, is a Special education teacher and professional speaker who uses his experience with flesh eating …

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How to bounce back and thrive when life isn't fair - #39 | Dr Viv 34:55

3+ y ago34:55

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Living through hard times is very important to achieving set goals in our daily lives. In this Episode of Reset with Dr Viv’s sharing bounce back stories to inspire hope though the ongoing pandemic, I spoke with Bandy Champeau who is the founder of Exploring Expression, a company helping parents and educators become their own best expression so the…

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How to overcome chronic pain using your body and mine - #38 | Dr Viv 36:26

3+ y ago36:26

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She went from putting 3 diseases in remission without drugs, to being a Pain Freedom Coach, helping business owners alleviate their Mental, Physical and Emotional pain, so they can live the life they want and deserve. In this Episode of sharing bounce back stories to inspire hope though the ongoing pandemic, I spoke with Dawn Cady, a certified Pain…

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How to overcome relationship issues and bounce back - #37 | Dr Viv 34:33

3+ y ago34:33

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Relationships are a very important aspect of our daily lives. In this Episode of Reset with Dr Viv’s sharing bounceback stories to inspire hope though the ongoing pandemic, I spoke with Angela Walker, a Certified Relationship Coach of over 10 years, and author of How to Resolve Any Relationship Issues," about how she is helping singles and couples …

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How she overcame burnout and built a 6 figure business video - #36 | Dr Viv 35:31

4y ago35:31

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From burnout to becoming a successful 6 figure entrepreneur with work life balance In this Episode of Reset with Dr Viv’s sharing bounceback stories to inspire hope though the ongoing pandemic, I sat with Laura Briggs, a former teacher, now entrepreneur, author, and freelancing coach, to understand how burnout helped her business and life, and help…

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How she went from not good enough to successful tech start up owner video - #35 | Dr Viv 34:36

4y ago34:36

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From being told she was not good enough to owning a tech startup in Silicon Valley In this Episode of Reset with Dr Viv’s sharing bounceback stories to inspire hope though the ongoing pandemic, I sat with Angie Carrillo, a serial tech creator and entrepreneur, to discuss her journey from being a young girl in Peru that was scared of breaking a comp…

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How she went from diagnosed with cancer at 23 to finding purpose - #34 | Dr Viv 33:03

4y ago33:03

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23 years old and diagnosed with ovarian cancer, to finding purpose helping others overcome cancer. In this Episode of sharing bounceback stories to inspire hope though the ongoing pandemic, I sat with Mashana Crawford to discuss her battle with cancer, overcoming depression, the impact on body image, and how she became a cancer support coach helpin…

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How to have a good relationship with money with Gull Khan - #33 | Dr Viv 39:20

4y ago39:20

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She is a former Banking and Finance Lawyer, Author and Money Mindset Expert who was diagnosed with severe dyslexia. In this Episode of sharing bounceback stories to inspire hope though the ongoing pandemic, I sat with Gull Khan to understand her journey batting with dyslexia, to becoming a Barrister and Attorney despite the odds and now a Money Min…

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How to reinvent yourself after burnout and find purpose - #32 | Dr Viv 39:12

4y ago39:12

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She went from being a burnt out Executive and Consultant in a male dominated field to CEO helping others. In this Episode of sharing bounceback stories to inspire hope though the ongoing pandemic, I sat with Vennessa McConkey, CEO and Founder of Vennessa McConkey Coaching and Top Line Resumes, as well as co-founder and strategist of ElevateUp, abou…

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How to use your mindset to improve your life - #31 | Dr Viv 26:59

4y ago26:59

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He was born with Cerebral palsy and told he’ll never walk. He was bullied for who he was and struggled with who he was. In this Episode of sharing bounceback stories to inspire hope though the ongoing pandemic, I sat with Paul Forchione, a mindset coach and Cerebral Palsy survivor about how he used his mindset and gratitude to his advantage and how…

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This CEO went from homeless to business owner and is helping others achieve same - #30 | Dr Viv 59:02

4y ago59:02

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She went from being homeless and on the streets with 2 kids, to being the CEO of a Finance Company and a highly esteemed Financial Coach. In this Episode of sharing bounceback stories to inspire hope though the ongoing pandemic, I discussed with Sharita M. Humphrey, about how she went from being homelessness to achieving financial freedom, and how …

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This army veteran is using her story to help others overcome wellbeing issues - #29 | Dr Viv 26:52

4y ago26:52

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Mental health and wellbeing are a growing concern especially with the ongoing pandemic. In this episode with Retired Army combat Veteran, wife and mum, Annette M Whittenberger, we discuss her life as an army veteran and military spouse, her struggles overcoming ptsd, depression and trauma, and how she is using her story to inspire and motivate othe…

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The power of random conversations with strangers - Toastmasters 6:15

4+ y ago6:15

6:15

It's often not easy talking to strangers/ people you don't know, or starting little chats with people. But how about when you know the positive impact it can have on your life and soul. In this speech I gave at a Toastmasters event, I talk about the power of random conversations with people, and how they can bringing unexpected blessings to our liv…

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The joys of random acts of kindness to strangers - Pay it forward - #28 | Dr Viv 5:29

4+ y ago5:29

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**note:Watch on youtube (link below) for full view** So found some courage to do the most random thing by going around and paying for meals for strangers. It was daunting but it was so fulfilling seeing and hearing their reactions and sharing a little message about paying it forward. It’s been a tough year but hopefully we can make it better throug…

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Cause sometimes we don't feel like being strong and... - #27 | Dr Viv 4:02

4+ y ago4:02

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... and some days can be tough. So much happening but we feel like we need to constantly keep being brave, putting on a strong face and staying positive - cause we expect it of ourselves and others expect it of us too. Well... In this episode, I share my feelings, being vulnerable and saying there are moments when we just have to let it out, allow …

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Rediscover yourself: You are not what you have been through - #26 | Dr Viv 7:07

5y ago7:07

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Often times the most difficult thing following a bad life experience is that many of us lose ourselves and identity in the process; whether you’ve lost yourself in your job, a relationship, a traumatic situation, poor health, your struggle with parenthood or simply feel lost in life in general, I want you to know that you are not alone. In this epi…

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How to help prevent suicides - #25 | Dr Viv 5:49

5y ago5:49

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Depression can happen to any one of us and often without warning. In this time and age, it is ever so important that we are all aware about mental health and how we can help. In this episode for World mental health day 2019, I talk about suicide and suicide prevention - How we can prevent suicide by being kind and less judgemental, giving hope, and…

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The benefits of being openminded - #24 | Dr Viv 8:26

5y ago8:26

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Are You Open Minded? ... Or do you feel you have a good grip of things and know pretty much everything? In this episode I talk about the benefits and power of being open minded and the dangers of closing ourselves off to new things and ideas. We are often a product of our experiences (good and bad), backgrounds, cultures and education... but its am…

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How to not let your education get in the way of your learning - #23 | Dr Viv 7:14

5y ago7:14

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Sometimes many of us limit ourselves by what we think we already know, and what we don't realise in the moment is that our 'belief' could be killing our dreams and progress In this episode I talk about the importance of being open minded and why we should not let our schooling or education get in the way of our learning. There is always something n…

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How to value things for a happier life - #22 | Dr Viv 8:10

5y ago8:10

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Often times the things we place value on have a way of making us vulnerable - be it nice jewellery, a car, job, or key relationships we have like family and friends. In this episode I talk about how we value things (especially material things) and the impact the value we place on things can have on our happiness and wellbeing. I have been work in p…

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How to improve your self esteem by improving your self worth - #21 | Dr Viv 9:48

5y ago9:48

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Many of us struggle with self esteem issues for various reasons.. but the more i'm learning about myself and life, I realise most of the reasons are a function of whats going on inside us In this episode I talk about self worth and how knowing our self worth can help us improve our self esteem and self confidence. Self esteem and self worth are act…

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How to improve your self esteem through your associations - #20 | Dr Viv 6:19

5y ago6:19

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very now and then we come across someone or people who have a way of passing negative comments or consciously or unconsciously reminding us of something we have insecurities about In this episode I share tips on how to deal with people who focus repeatedly on your insecurities and imperfections and knowingly or unknowingly impact your confidence an…

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How to react to people who pull down your confidence - #19 | Dr Viv 5:01

5y ago5:01

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Every now and then we come across someone or people who have a way of passing negative comments or consciously or unconsciously reminding us of something we have insecurities about In this episode I share tips on how to deal with people who focus repeatedly on your insecurities and imperfections and knowingly or unknowingly impact your confidence a…

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How to manage everybody's opinion - #18 | Dr Viv 6:45

5y ago6:45

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As Les Brown says, "Other people's opinion of you does not have to become your reality". But we live in times when everyone has an opinion of you ; of who you should be, what you should do or how you should even react in situations... and if we are not careful, other people's opinion will negatively impact you. I've been there.... and especially wh…

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How to use your comfort zone to your advantage - Dr Viv | #17 6:03

5y ago6:03

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Often times we are told to stretch and get out of our comfort zones. But not many say that there is indeed a time when you need to step back into your comfort zone. In this episode I talk about how your comfort zone can help you when you've had a rough patch and are trying to build your confidence and find yourself again. There is a time to stay in…

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How to deal with pain and trauma - Dr Viv | #16 6:16

5y ago6:16

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Pain is something we go through for so many often unwanted reasons. In this episode I discuss how to deal with pain and trauma and offer some hope for those who may be going through a tough time right now. Don't suffer alone or in silence. Let me know what you think in the comments section below to give everyone some inspiration xoxo Remember to Li…

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How to protect your inner peace - Dr Viv | #15 12:51

5y ago12:51

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The world can have a funny way of constantly trying to fight us and steal our inner peace. This is something I am consciously working on and so in this episode I share tips about how you can take steps to Protect your Inner Peace - For the sake of your happiness and wellbeing. If we are not intentional about protecting our peace, negative people ca…

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How to be a better listener - Dr Viv | #14 7:47

5y ago7:47

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Many of us are good at talking but not many at listening. Hearing and listening are 2 different things and often times people crave someone they can talk to that will listen without judgement or bias. In this episode I share tips on how to become a good listener, and how being a good listener can help you help others as well as help you in your rel…

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How to deal with loneliness - Dr Viv | #13 8:16

5y ago8:16

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Alone in your room and feeling lonely, or in a relationship or marriage and feeling lonely? Often times people confuse being alone with being lonely but the fact is anyone can get lonely. In this episode I share tips on how to overcome loneliness and dealing with loneliness by building more meaningful connections. Let me know what you think in the …

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How to deal with emotional baggage - Dr Viv | #12 7:59

5y ago7:59

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Many people walk around with unresolved emotional baggage - from traumas life experiences, losses etc. In this episode I talk about how to deal with emotional baggage and why it is important that we deal with our emotional pains. Let me know what you think in the comments section below to give everyone some inspiration xoxo Remember to Like & Share…

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Selfless giving, wellbeing and body image with Josh Pierce (interview) - Dr Viv | #11 1:08:30

5y ago1:08:30

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Many of us are so conscious of our bodies and how we look that we often don’t realise we actually are or the impact it can have on our mental health and wellbeing. A couple of months ago, Josh donated one of his kidneys to his dad in love, not realising the impact it will have on his body and his feelings of masculinity. In this episode of Reset wi…

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How to overcome depression - Dr Viv | #10 15:01

5+ y ago15:01

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Depression is a huge burden of disease that is so common and yet so often misunderstood. Inspired by my personal story of experiencing and beating depression and my book "Shadows in the Mirror - The Many Faces of Depression, I I use this video to educate people on depression and offer 5 key tips to help people overcome depression and recover. Let m…

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The dangers of keeping up appearances and how to overcome it - Dr Viv | #09 11:37

5+ y ago11:37

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Sometimes, the temptation is to be perfect - to look perfect and appear perfect even when things are not. Many of us don't realise perfectionism has crept on us and we are being perfectionists, living up to an image others expect of us until one day the question dawns on us - Who really am I? In this video, I explore the dangers of keeping up appea…

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How to be more self honest - Dr Viv | #08 8:29

5+ y ago8:29

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Many times, change comes only after we have been honest and acknowledged what needs to change. This video is about self honesty and how we can get better and transform our lives when we are honest with ourselves. Let me know what you think in the comments section below to give everyone some inspiration xoxo Remember to Like & Share... —— 💡CONNECT w…

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How to let go of certain people in your life - Dr Viv |#07 6:22

5+ y ago6:22

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Sometimes in life, we have to acknowledge when certain relationships in our life are doing more damage than good and need to go. In this video, I talk about this reality and how we can let go of negative people, toxic people or relationships that we realise are not so healthy for us. Let me know what you think in the comments section below to give …

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How to show compassion to others-Dr Viv| #06 6:15

5+ y ago6:15

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Let me know what you think in the comments section below to give everyone some inspiration xoxo Remember to Like & Share... —— 💡SUBSCRIBE to my channel - http://bit.ly/vivianikemyoutubesubscribe —— 💡CONNECT with me on: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DrVivianIkem/ Instragram - https://www.instagram.com/vivian_ikem/ Twitter - https://twitter.com…

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How to have good friends in your life video - Dr Viv| #05 14:27

5+ y ago14:27

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This video is about helping you find good friends in your life and how you can build the meaningful relationships we all need in our life.. Let me know what you think in the comments section below to give everyone some inspiration xoxo Remember to Like & Share... —— 💡CONNECT with me on: Youtube - http://bit.ly/vivianikemyoutubesubscribe Facebook - …

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How to manage life's tough moments using support systems - Dr Viv | #04 7:15

5+ y ago7:15

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Life doesn't often give us a choice in what happens to us. But what it gives us is a choice in how we deal with what happens and who we have in our corner to help us through the dark moments. This video discusses the importance of building support systems and meaningful friendships, and how they can help us bounce back in life quicker. Let me know …

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How to manage the things that could mess up your day - Dr Viv | #03 7:59

5+ y ago7:59

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Sometimes how we start our day can direct how the rest of our day will go. Emotions, stress, unplanned incidents, planned activities, people, all have a way of influencing our day. In this video I explore tips to managing stress and anxiety and prioritising or giving attention to things in our day to day life that could impact on our mental health …

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How to overcome social media pressures - Dr Viv | #02 10:50

5+ y ago10:50

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Social media is fun and great. It's changed the world and made us all stay connected no matter how far away we are from each other. But with the good has come some not so good, and social media has its perks; creating new pressures, addictions and negative impacts on our mental health, wellbeing, self esteem and relationships. This video highlights…

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How to Manage Life's distractions - Dr Viv | #01 7:25

5+ y ago7:25

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This podcast is about helping you identify and deal with distractions in life, such as how to stop wasting time on social media/ managing your social media addiction or emotional baggage that makes you procastinate. I talk about what I did in my life when I felt overwhelmed with stuff and needed more focus. It is all about what you can do to manage…

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