"When life gives you lemonade, make orange juice!" -Jane Mukami In this episode, award winning nutrition-based fitness expert Jane Mukami is here to inspire, inform and encourage each of us to begin making the moves needed to create our best lives. After escaping from a violent, physically abusive marriage, Jane found herself spiraling downward int…

Golf is not always one of the easiest games to learn - there's the swing, but also so much more in terms of successfully navigating the golf course. There can be SO many thoughts going through your head. It's no wonder that it can even feel a bit stressful when it's your time to make a swing! Attempting to think about every component of your swing …

Whether you're a seasoned pro or a beginner, recovery is essential for golfers looking to improve their game. In this episode, we'll explore what recovery means for golfers, the different types of recovery, and some practical techniques you can use to help you recover and ultimately perform better on the course. If you're ready for some insights to…

Mûkami Kîmathi (1930 - 2023) was Dedan Kîmathi's wife, a mother and grandmother and was actively involved in the struggle for independence and played a significant role in supporting her husband's activities. She faced imprisonment and harassment from the British colonial authorities due to her involvement in the Mau Mau movement. Field-Marshal Mût…

In this short episode, I'm spendng some time talking about how, as women, too many of us minimize our own efforts, accomplishments and skills on the golf course. Is it because: We don't feel like we belong out there? We don't want to upset or offend other golfers who "should" be better than use because they've been playing longer? Regardless, it's …

In this episode, we delve into the life and legacy of Field Marshal Dedan Kimathi Waciûri, a senior military and spiritual leader in Kenya's fight for independence from British colonial rule. As the leader of the Mau Mau Uprising, Kimathi galvanized the Kikuyu people with his passion, strategic acumen, and unyielding spirit. Despite being captured …

Mûrathi Kairetu is a story of a girl who was a seer/prophet, who appears in the late 1940s. With special messages from "Ngai", she played a critical part in the resistance movement in Kenya. Little is known about or talked about her and her story is told in the book "Ûrathi wa Cege wa Kîbirû". To learn about her prophesies, listen and enjoy. Resour…

Despite your best intentions, do you ever find yourself wondering: Why don't I ever have time to work on my golf game? What should I work on if I do do practice? In this episode, I discuss some simple but essential insights on how to use calendar blocking to improve your golf game. If you're a busy professional who loves golf, you know how tough it…

Harry Thuku (1895 – 14 June 1970) was a Kenyan politician one of the pioneers in the development of modern African Nationalism in Kenya. He helped found the Young Kikuyu Association and the East African Association before being arrested and exiled from 1922 to 1931. In 1932 he became President of the Kikuyu Central Association, in 1935 founded the …

When many of us think about how we can improve our golf performance, we focus on ball striking, distance, and other things surrounding the ball. But becoming more efficient and effective at doing those things revolves around our mobility! Expert Coach Johnny Bouchard, founder of Atlanta Sports Recovery , gives us the scoop on exactly how golf and m…

The story of Gaciî wa Kîhara is a story of courage and undying love for our land and our families; pride for who we are and what is ours. This is an epic story of the man, the legend, Gaciî wa Kihara. Please listen, enjoy and share.By Waiyaki Gichanga

One of the things that so many golfers love about the game is its ability to serve as an escape from life's issues. It's a chance to get away for a slice of time to enjoy nature, work on your golf skills, connect with friends, and so much more. As a longtime golfer and golf professional, I enjoy every one of these features of the game. But as a wom…

Waiyaki Wa Hinga was a Mûthamaki who was a leader of Southern Gikuyu. A great man, a leader, a fearless warrior, a father of a large sub-mbarî, he was instrumental in sowing the seeds that would foreshadow and birth the resistance movement in Kenya. To learn about this great man, please listen, share and enjoy! To learn more, click on the resources…

Wang'ombe wa Ihûra was a legend of a man. A brave warrior, a leader and a chief. If it wasn't for him, the destiny of the Agîkûyû might be different today. Please listen, enjoy and share the story of this great legend. Resources: https://app.box.com/s/1nk7m2yjwythef91hqmy9teafprfpqkw https://discover.hubpages.com/education/Chief-Wangombe-wa-Ihura…

Wangu wa Makeri was a community chief, known as Headman, during the British colonial period in Kenya. She was the only female Kikuyu Headman during the period, who later resigned following a scandal because she engaged in a dance called Kibata. Wangu wa Makeri was born around 1856 in Murang’a. She had no formal education; instead she worked on her …

Mûgo wa Kîbirû is believed to have been born in Kariara, Murang’a near Thika somewhere between the 18th and the 19th centuries. He was a famous Gikuyu Seer and prophet. It is not known who his parents were. To learn more about Mûgo wa Kîbirû, please listen and share. Below are some links to some resources: https://www.mathaga.com/products/urathi-wa…

This short teaser episode introduces Season 3 and discusses what we will cover. Enjoy!By Waiyaki wa Gichanga, King'ori wa Kanyi, Njeri wa Ndiho

What's the plan you ask ?Maybe my plan is for you to enjoy this episode 😅💛

It's always a great time to take a golf getaway, but the winter season is a very popular time to do so. If you are thinking about taking a golf trip but you're new to packing up, then this episode is for you! In this episode, we discuss: How to safely travel with your clubs on a road trip Factors to consider when deciding if you should BYOG (Bring-…

Golf can be challenging in many ways, but we can make it even more challenging when we don't make the conscious decision to be mindful as we play and practice. In this episode, we discuss the power of intention-attention to create more positive outcomes in your golf game: Making the most of your practice time Removing time as a negative variable In…

What was your primary reason for getting interested and/or involved in golf? Did you do get into golf via invitation from a friend or colleague? Or, did you jump in on your own? In this episode, I'm chatting with Larissa Holmes, co-founder and CEO of Coterie - an organization aimed to disrupt the old boys club by providing a digital platform for wo…

Many of us already have an understanding of how fun and powerful golf is as a relationship-building tool. However, it's not always easy for the right people to find one another. In recent years, social media platforms and other connection tools have created easy ways for us to connect with others...from Facebook to LinkedIn to Evite. Each of these …

Have you been ignoring the announcements and invitations to corporate and client golf events that come your way? Are you thinking that you're neither equipped nor ready to participate in the event(s) in ANY way? If this sounds like you, then get ready to dive in to this episode! Here, Dr. Greta breaks down the following: The advantages of participa…

Are you a new or beginner golfer excited and ready to get out onto the golf course, but nervous because you don't know much about those complicated golf rules? Relax! In this episode, we're going to cover FIVE simple rules/guidelines that are easy to remember, and will have you feeling comfortable with getting on the golf course today! Get on the w…

Are you like most golfers, who want to get better but fall victim to generic thoughts of improvement, like: Shoot lower scores Hit the ball farther Better short game Did you know that thoughts like these can often hold you back from improving and playing your best golf. So what should you be focused on? There's absolutely nothing wrong with wanting…

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Golf is the sport of business and networking for so many reasons, but for far too long, even many high-achieving business women weren't involved. Instead of using golf as a valuable tool to gain an edge in career and business like men routinely do, many women were stuck on the sidelines. After picking up golf in October 2021, former Big 4 auditor t…

Are you ready to go all-in on your golf game, but you feel like you won't be successful because you believe you've started too late in life? Are you worried that you can't improve much because you're not a 'natural athlete'? Are you thinking you'll never be able to score well because you don't hit the ball as far as others you've seen?In this episo…

Are you a new or early-stage golfer who’s been out hitting golf balls but find herself everywhere EXCEPT on the golf course because you’ve fallen prey to the limiting belief that the fairways are only for ‘good’ golfers? If this sounds like you, then keep watching because this episode is just for you! I’m going to empower and share with you three s…

Are you ready to learn more about golf? That you can play better, have more fun, and take full advantage of all of this great sport has to offer? Or maybe you're not making progress as quickly as you want? Or do you often find yourself wondering if you have what it takes to feel confident, play well, and feel knowledgeable about golf in general? If…

In the final episode of the season, Waiyaki and Njeri reflect on their podcast journey through season one, bringing to light key themes from each episode. See you in season 2! Please enjoy and share.By Waiyaki Gichanga, Njeri Ndiho, King'ori Kanyi

In this episode, we talk about, at a very high level, the topics of single-parenthood, its causes in pre-colonial times and the resolutions for when it happened, for both a single mother who was going to get married, and one who wasn't going to get married. We also discuss how sexual education took place. We only scratched the surface in this discu…

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In this episode, we continue to answer some of the questions that the listeners have asked. The broad topics that the questions cover are spirituality, esoteric knowledge, naming, social issues etc. Enjoy and share and give us feedback!By Njeri wa Ndiho, Waiyaki wa Gichanga, King'ori wa Kanyi

In this episode, we answer some of the questions that the listeners have asked. The broad topics that the questions cover are Ûthoni and Irua. We will continue to answer the other questions in the next podcast episode so stay tuned! Enjoy and share.By Waiyaki Gichanga, Njeri Ndiho, King'ori Kanyi

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In this episode, we conclude our discussion on Agîkûyû philosophy of Ûthoni and Rûracio. Listen to episode 4 and 5 for parts I and II of the discussion if you haven't already. Enjoy, share and provide feedback. We know there will be lots of questions on this topic, and other topics. In our next episode, we will focus on answering listeners question…

In this episode, we continue to discuss and explore Agîkûyû philosophy of Ûthoni and Rûracio. Listen to episode 4 for part I of the discussion if you haven't already. Enjoy, share and provide feedback. References: The Southern Kikuyu before 1903, Volume II by L.S.B. Leakey. (https://www.mathaga.com/collections/pre-colonial/products/the-southern-kik…

This podcast introduces the foundational terms and concepts of Ûthoni, Rûracio and Ûhiki. The aim of this discussion is to enable to listener to understand the Philosophy of marriage for the Mûgîkûyû, and how our forefathers thought about the process, and contrasting it with how we think about it today. This is Part I of the discussion. Enjoy, shar…

In this episode, we discuss Irua, commonly referred to as circumcision. We discuss the history and philosophy of this very important stage in the life of a Mûgîkûyû. This discussion really is a primer for anyone who would like to research, learn and understand Irua, and its esoteric wisdom. Enjoy and share, and provide feedback. Some resources on I…

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In this episode, we discuss the relationship of the Gîkwa and the Mûkûngûgû as a metaphor for the family relationship between the man and the woman, and discuss at a high level the economy and talents of the pre-colonial Mûgîkûyû. To learn more, please read the following article thanks to Mûkûyû. https://mukuyu.wordpress.com/2019/05/29/gikwa-na-muk…

In this episode, we give a high-level overview and description of the Mûciî or Home of the Mûgîkûyû. We also discuss the importance of the Nyûmba and the Thingira. Ancestral land and inheritance, a very important and sensitive topic is also discussed. To learn more about the Mûciî, please click on the resources below: https://mukuyu.wordpress.com/2…

The season will open with a discussion on the overview of the Mûciî of the Mûgîkûyu, with an emphasis on the of the “Nyûmba”, and the importance of the “Thingira” in episode one. Episode 2 will follow on the heels of episode one, with an explanation of the duties of the Husband, wife, and children. Episode 3, Irua will be the focus discussion, and …

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Who would want to go to such a kibandaski again⁉️ Definitely not me😂No way guys !

Here's what not to be apologetic about

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In the final episode of the season, Waiyaki and Njeri reflect on their podcast journey through season one, bringing to light key themes from each episode. See you in season 2! Please enjoy and share.By Njeri Ndiho, Waiyaki Gichanga

We all have Friends. What makes them good enough? Is there a checklist? Chill with the amazing crew on board and lwts find out ✔️