Join Loren Sofia, Functional Fertility Coach and founder of Innate Fertility, and Nick and Nathan of Mitigate Stress as they discuss the missing links to sustainable health and wellness. In this episode, you’ll learn about: Nick & Nathan’s personal story Things that are draining holes in your health routine The 4 pillars of their unique philosophy …

Join Loren Sofia, Functional Fertility Coach and owner of Innate Fertility, and Panquetzani, traditional herbalist, healer, birth keeper and owner of Indigemama, as they talk about the healing magic of Traditional Mexican Medicine. In this episode, you’ll learn about: Panquetzani’s personal journey into Traditional Mexican Medicine The mismatch: an…

Join Loren Sofia, Functional Fertility Coach and owner of Innate Fertility, and Tara Menzies of Christian Hypnobirthing, as they discuss the hypnobirthing approach to labor and delivery, and so much more. In this episode, you’ll learn about: How Tara got into Christian Hypnobirthing What Christian Hypnobirthing is & the benefits Tara’s birth story …

According to experts, Africa is staring at a rather scary future as non-communicable diseases NCDs are set to become the leading cause of mortality by 2030. In this insightful episode, we delve deep into the realm of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), often referred to as "lifestyle diseases" or "silent killers." From heart disease to diabetes, canc…

In this enlightening episode, we delve into the intricate world of congenital heart disease. Pauline Ongaji hosts Ruth Ngwaro, a person who has lived with congenital heart disease as she explores the complexities, challenges, and triumphs faced by individuals born with CHD according to her own personal experiences. From understanding the various ty…

Zoë Mullan talks to Prof Kara Hanson of the UK’s National Institute for Health and Care Research and Dr Michael Makanga of the European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership on funding for research involving collaborators in the Global North and Global South and how it can be made more equitable.…

Join Loren Sofia, Functional Fertility Coach and owner of Innate Fertility, and Arden Cartrette, Certified Birth and Bereavement Doula, and Trauma Support Specialist. In this episode, you’ll learn about: Arden’s journey to becoming bereavement doula What is a bereavement doula & how one can support you Why miscarriage is such a taboo topic in today…

Join Loren Sofia, Functional Fertility Coach and owner of Innate Fertility, and Tiffany, over at @toxinfree.tiffany as they discuss living a less toxic lifestyle, from not just the physical side of things, but the emotional and mental side too. In this episode, you’ll learn about: Tiffany’s nontoxic journey Toxins and pregnancy Primary toxins we’re…

Join Loren Sofia, Functional Fertility Coach and owner of Innate Fertility, and Andrea Olson, mother and owner of Go Diaper Free and Tiny Undies, as they talk all about potty training your baby. In this episode, you’ll learn about: When can you really start potty training? What is elimination communication (EC)? Signs your baby gives you that they …

Join Loren Sofia, Functional Fertility Coach and owner of Innate Fertility, and Noelle Kovary, mother and owner of Forever Healthy Hair, as they discuss the benefits of combining principles of Ayurvedic Medicine with a pro-metabolic lifestyle. In this episode, you’ll learn about: What Ayurvedic Medicine is The different components of Ayurveda The t…

Although Africa is carrying the heaviest burden of domestic violence, countries in the Eastern Africa region are making progress in tackling the violence against men and women. Nine out of 19 global countries with the highest burden of domestic violence experienced by women are in the African continent. In this episode, we explore the achievements …

Join Loren Sofia, Functional Fertility Coach and owner of Innate Fertility, and Josh & Jeanne Rubin, best known as realfoodgangstas on Instagram, owners of East West Healing, as they discuss thyroid health. In this episode, you’ll learn about: Creating real change versus chasing your tail Social media’s effect on healing & the nervous system Thyroi…

Liam Messin, of The Lancet Global Health, speaks to Michael Udedi and Kazione Kulisewa about implementation science and mental health in Malawi.By The Lancet

Join Loren Sofia, Functional Fertility Coach and owner of Innate Fertility, and Annie Kerchief, best known as mom.mindfully on Instagram, mother of two and an incredibly informed and outspoken advocate for mothers, as they discuss various pregnancy interventions. In this episode, you’ll learn about: Annie’s personal experience going past her due da…

On this episode of 12 minutes, we take a look at compassion fatigue and get to understand what it takes to care of someone with a chronic illness.

What would you do if you found out that your wife, not only had an affair, but she got pregnant out of it, procured an unsafe abortion, and in the process lost her womb, and now you two cannot have children together? In this episode, Pauline Ongaji speaks to Julius Omungala, a 54-year-old businessman from Eshikomere village in Kakamega County and h…

Georgia Bisbas of The Lancet Global Health talks to Kathy Baisley and Ruanne Barnabas about their trials on immunobridging and HPV vaccine efficacy in Tanzania and Kenya.By The Lancet

Senegalese President Macky Sall is facing increased pressure over his decision to purport to postpone elections. Senegal's constitutional Court says this law is unconstitutional and elections should go on as earlier planned. This move has triggered the country to pockets of protests and marks a step back for a country once boasted of her Democratic…

Lauren Southwell of The Lancet Global Health talks to Authia Gray and Kevin Ikuta about the burden of bacterial antimicrobial resistance in the WHO African region during 2019.By The Lancet

Join Loren Sofia, Functional Fertility Coach and owner of Innate Fertility, for a solo episode about her own personal fertility and pregnancy journey. In this episode, you’ll hear about my: Period story Journey with binge eating Stint with veganism Binge exercise disorder Experience with amenorrhea Adult acne diagnosis 8 years of hormonal birth con…

Join Loren Sofia, Functional Fertility Coach and owner of Innate Fertility, and Megan Ziegenfus, creator of the course, Body Talk Basics, as they demystify puberty and how mothers can navigate conversations with their daughters about this important stage of life. In this episode, you’ll learn about: What girls are being taught about puberty in scho…

Join Loren Sofia, Functional Fertility Coach and owner of Innate Fertility, and Therese Dansby, a mom of three, nurse, and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, as they debunk breastfeeding myths and share what you should really know about breastmilk and breastfeeding. In this episode, you’ll learn about: The benefits of breastfeeding…

Join host Hellen Shikanda as she engages in an insightful conversation with Anne Tek, a Climate Justice Coordinator at Femnet. Anne, who recently attended COP 28 in Dubai as the representative advocating for women and young girls across Africa, brings a wealth of experience and knowledge on the pressing issue of climate justice in the region.…

Join Loren Sofia, Functional Fertility Coach and owner of Innate Fertility, and Elizabeth Parsons, best known as Purely Parsons on Instagram, former pediatric registered nurse, a follower of Christ, wife, and mother to five (and to be six), as they discuss infant interventions. In this episode, you’ll learn about: The meaning of “intervention” What…

From the sidelines of COP28 nation Reports speaks to Yamide Dagnet, Director Climate Justice at Open Society Foundations. Our reporter Hellen Shikanda started by exploring the question of what is Climate Justice.

Join Loren Sofia, Functional Fertility Coach and owner of Innate Fertility, and Ericka Auckland, an entrepreneur, mother and host of the Trust Issues Podcast, as they chat about healing hypothyroidism, trying to conceive, pregnancy, and maintaining sanity as an entrepreneur in the transition to motherhood. Hear Loren & Erika discuss: Erika’s “rags …

In this thought-provoking episode, host Steve Otieno engages in a compelling conversation with Dr. Solomon Dersso, Founding Director of Amani Africa Media and an esteemed expert in the fields of climate change, security, and conflict resolution. Together, they delve into the intricate web of connections between climate change, terrorism, and global…

Join Loren Sofia, Functional Fertility Coach and owner of Innate Fertility, and Dr. Kelly Sammis, physical therapist, educator of dry needling and all things pelvic, Pilates instructor, wife and mama, as they discuss the importance of a healthy pelvic floor ‒ for both women and men.. In this episode, you’ll learn: What the pelvic floor is Where the…

In this episode devoted to World Television Day, the lifestyle team presents a host who leads an engaging conversation with three diverse guests. Listen in as one guest, an enthusiast of TV, discusses its joys and insights, while the other two guests, who don't own a TV, candidly explain their preference for a screen-free lifestyle.…

Join digital journalist Kevin Maina in a compelling episode that delves into the intricate topic of ill health retirement. Kevin is joined by esteemed guests Martin Oluoch, the Head of Pensions at Britam Life Assurance Company Kenya Limited, and George Oyuga, the Director of Retirement Solutions at Kuza Asset Management Limited. Together, they not …

In this episode, host Kevin Maina engages in a dynamic conversation with esteemed guests, John Ndua, Investment Associate - Public Markets at Genghis Capital, and Kennedy Keli, the General Manager in charge of Pension Business at Liaison Group. Together, they delve into the intriguing world of pension schemes, unveiling the secrets of a scheme that…

In this episode, we explore the harsh reality experienced by teenage mothers in Tanzania who were denied education due to policies during the late President Magufuli's tenure.

In this episode, the lifestyle team delves deep into the world of marriage and the roles one has to play in it. Our guests share personal stories, insights, and reflections on how societal expectations impact the dynamics of relationships.

Join Loren Sofia, Functional Fertility Coach and owner of Innate Fertility, and Kitty Blomfield, co-founder of NuStrength, host of Weight Loss for Women and recovered chronic dieter, as they discuss sustainable weight loss and how to transition to a pro-metabolic diet the right way. In this episode, you’ll learn: How the way you nourish influences …

Join Loren Sofia, Functional Fertility Coach and owner of Innate Fertility, and Jessica Ash, a functional nutritionist, integrative health coach, and creator of Fully Nourished, as they discuss what it truly means to support your female physiology in today’s modern world. In this episode, you’ll learn: The restrict, binge, shame and punish phases o…

In this episode, the lifestyle team dives deep into the world of independent authors and self-publishing. Discover the unfiltered truth as our guests share their personal journeys, highlighting the advantages and the challenges they've faced as self-publishers.

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Join Loren Sofia, Functional Fertility Coach and owner of Innate Fertility, and Jay Feldman, a health coach, independent health researcher, and the host of The Energy Balance Podcast, as they discuss the bioenergetics of male fertility and how you can optimize male fertility for not only reproduction, but long-lasting, vibrant wellness. In this epi…

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In this thought-provoking episode, the Lifestyle team delves into the intricate dynamics of polygamy and monogamy, hosting three insightful guests to dissect the origins, implications, and contemporary manifestations of these diverse relationship models. The discussion offers a nuanced exploration of the advantages and disadvantages of monogamy, wh…

Join Loren Sofia, Functional Fertility Coach and owner of Innate Fertility, and Arielle de Martinez, an herbalist, hair healer, and medicine maker, as they discuss everything you need to know about herbs and how to incorporate them to support your wellness, no matter what phase of life you’re in. In this episode, you’ll learn: How you can actually …

Pneumonia is an acute respiratory infection that is commonly caused by viruses or bacteria and is spread from person-to-person by direct contact with respiratory secretions, like saliva or mucus. It can cause mild to life-threatening illness in people of all ages In this episode, Health Reporter Hellen Shikanda sits down with Dr. Chakaya a pulmonol…

Fio Trethewey of The Lancet Global Health talks to Clara Frick and Dr Isabelle Soerjomataram about their research on premature cancer mortality which included a population-based study looking into preventable and treatable deaths from 36 cancers worldwide.By The Lancet

Join Loren Sofia, Functional Fertility Coach and owner of Innate Fertility, and Kitty Martone, gut-centric author, Functional Health Educator, CEO of Ona's Natural, and host of the podcast, ‘Stuff Your Doctor Should Know’, as they discuss everything you need to know about progesterone, including about bioidentical progesterone supplementation. In t…

Ever wondered what distinguishes some athletes from others, what it takes to be a dual Olympic gold medallist and world record holder? Hear more from the King of 800m - Kenyan David Rudisha - in part 2. “Having pressure from outside is one of those things that helps to push us to move forward.... ” “Of course it’s not easy. It’s full of challenges.…

Join Loren Sofia, Functional Fertility Coach and owner of Innate Fertility, and Amanda Montalvo, a women’s health dietitian that helps women get to the root cause of hormone imbalances and have healthy menstrual cycles, as they discuss the importance of minerals for optimal health, wellness, and fertility. In this episode, you’ll learn: What minera…

Join Loren Sofia, Functional Fertility Coach and owner of Innate Fertility, and Jared St. Clair, an herbalist, natural supplement formulator, podcast host of Vitality Radio, and owner of Vitality Nutrition in Bountiful, UT, as they discuss everything you need to know about the microbiome. In this episode, you’ll learn: What the microbiome is When i…

In this powerful episode narrated by Agatha Gichana, we delve into the harrowing experiences of women living with HIV, featuring two courageous individuals, Carol and Mary (not their real names). This eye-opening discussion uncovers the disturbing practice of forced sterilization, shedding light on the untold stories of these "un-mothered mothers."…