Podcasts by AfroBrit Ramblings

A Servants Heart from 2023-10-29T23:28:46

Today, there are all sorts of gurus giving advice everywhere. As an influencer, whether online, in the office, or at home, do you have a servants heart? A heart to serve those who come under our ...

It's okay not to be okay from 2023-08-27T20:51:18

A cliche that's repeatedly used yet, we don't give ourselves permission not to be okay. Life is uncertain at times overwhelming you cannot be always happy. You need to give yourself a break.

Making decisions with God from 2023-08-06T18:10:28

During uncertain times, one can be tempted to make deciding that could significantly change their lives. God cares and loves us and wants to be part of our lives. Fear can make permanent changes w...

You are made in God's image from 2023-06-11T10:20:06

In a world where we are battling with identity, your foundational belief should be "You are made in God's image". From eternity past He called your name into a certain nation, time, family, and eve...

Starting over - Lessons from Naomi and Ruth from 2023-06-03T15:36:52

Whether you are starting over due at any age, bereavement, divorce, illness, or loss of your job, I found some valuable lessons from the story of Naomi and Ruth. Enjoy

Mental health as a Christian from 2023-04-12T10:45:22

The church is playing catch up with dealing with and supporting people with mental illnesses. Let's talk and o share my experiences with the added protected characteristic as an African woman

Existential crisis 2 help how do we deal with it from 2023-04-02T19:52:23

A chat with an American friend on how we deal with existential crisis

How do you express your gratitude from 2023-03-28T16:39:02

One of the things that is easy to say is I am thankful for what? Do you do an audit of your gratitude list getting really specific

How to deal with an existential crisis part 1 from 2023-03-28T14:08:44

A discussion with Charlie from Canada on how we overcome the identity loss. A interesting conversion on how we define and limit ourselves on how we define ourselves

Being still in uncertain times from 2023-03-28T13:59:46

The hardest thing to do during uncertain times is to Be Still. In culture and may be personal concept of being busy all the time, the right decisions and directions can be missed. Let's talk about ...

Life happens in series of moments from 2023-03-18T19:48:35

A discussion with a new friend from the USA on understanding process and decisions we make in adversity. As a man thinketh so he is!

AfroBrit Ramblings (Trailer) from 2023-02-24T20:20:24

Grief: Anniversaries and catch up from 2023-02-08T19:27:54

It's been a while trying to catch up on these unprecedented times. My sister's anniversaries have been horribly difficult but we cannot give up Hope inspite of depression

Grief: Bargaining from 2022-11-15T19:50:50

During the end of life of a loved one, friends and family will likely appeal to the Creator of the life for the healing our extension of life. This has caused challenges in faith of the person then...

Grief: Survivor's Guilt from 2022-10-03T17:52:08

Survivor's guilt is a symptom of PTSD . This is where a person survives a tragic incident of losing a loved one. How to deal with it

Grief and Depression from 2022-08-27T10:20:31

Depression is part of the healing journey after a loss. Understand depression and how it affects you and what you can do to help yourself.

Grief: The friends who come from 2022-07-31T18:45:40

This is a look at a sequence of events in letting family friends know of the loss. The things not to do or say. The dissemination of information. The rhythm of life continues but order is necessary

Mum and I discuss grief from 2022-06-21T19:06:35

Grief within different generations is expressed differently. I invited my mum who is a church minister and a nurse so we could share our journey on dealing with grief. Within it perhaps you will he...

The stages of grief from 2022-06-09T08:55:54

Grief and healing are not linear. The 5 stages of grief were observed when people are coming to the end of life. Dr Kubbler-Ross and Dr. David Kessler have been at the forefront of educating us on ...

Grief vs Mourning from 2022-04-30T18:29:02

Grief is a messy business. One is never prepared for it even if a loved one or a loss of s home or relationship traits a long time. Mourning is peeling the memories and conversations

Sibling Grief from 2022-04-11T09:10:07

Life happened I have been ill. I lost my baby sister and in the beginning journey of the grief I found siblings seem forgotten or left to their own vices. Where do we go in this pain that is crushi...

Starting again post pandemic from 2021-11-14T20:19:30

A chat on starting again after the pandemic.

Authenticity 2 from 2021-08-03T14:07:55

Continued ramble on the need to be constructive thinkers and embracing our true selves.

Full disclosure from 2021-07-10T16:33:09

Coming to terms with the changes of life as we enter middle age is difficult. When we combine it with cancel culture it is pertinent that we stand our ground to be who we were created. As I start d...

How to survive the heat. from 2021-06-14T20:00:51

Many people with autoimmune illnesses face varied challenges. With London at 29 degrees one has to have a military plan to survive the heat wave. Here are some tips to survive the heat. Enjoy.

Mental health and nature from 2021-05-24T20:59:50

The importance of maximising nature to support your mental health.

COVID 2nd wave from 2020-10-02T19:14:39

A ramble showing yet again following the directive to shield again.

Don't lie to yourself! from 2020-09-05T11:14:31

My reflections on being indoors due to COVID. I discovered I was not living as me. I tried to fit in boxes that people want me to be. My reality is different, the things I need to be I cannot be, m...

COVID 19 with invisible illnesses from 2020-05-31T20:32:20

A journey with COVID that has been insightful an eye opener. People with invisible disabilities are still misunderstood and not supported during this period. The triggers are many that affect our m...

COVID 19 Check in from 2020-05-05T20:03:47

Our journeys with COVID 19 has brought us to unprecedented times. Uncertainty and fear have affected us differently particularly if you have immunity issues. It has been a reflective time and seein...

COVID-19 CORONA virus and You from 2020-03-16T21:52:27

Let's chat about the plans you have on the quarantine instruction from the government. How is it affecting you as a vulnerable person. Some ideas on what to do.

The importance of Rest and Managing your thoughts from 2020-02-16T19:10:13

Rest is a must when you have fibromyalgia or lupus. We must learn to down our activities in order to help the body to recover. During these times it is easy to get depressed as one reacts to their ...

Happy New Year from 2020-01-17T18:20:13

My Christmas was a mess and thought I'd share the hilarity of being a single person who suffers from an autoimmune disease and anxiety. A flare during the season is messy

Merry Christmas from 2019-12-26T16:39:17

"What good can come out of this" - Hope

Grace for the day from 2019-12-20T15:34:06

Grace for the day is a prayer for empowerment to deal with the day's needs. Living with an autoimmune illness and fibromyalgia means the mornings are horrendous trying to fight the pain and stiffne...

Gratitude in pain from 2019-12-17T21:57:57

One of the hardest things to do when in pain is to be grateful. Physical and emotional pain can take over your life causing it to lose sight of the things God has added to our lives. Sometimes a sh...

You have received a diagnosis from 2019-11-24T12:58:48

After years of fighting with doctors you finally receive a diagnosis. Your first reaction is relief. Then comes the shock of how an autoimmune illness will affect your life. This meditation is the ...

A morning gratitude meditation from 2019-11-18T12:13:20

Many times fibromyalgia sufferers wake up in pain. The body is stiff and it is easy to wake up grumbling and unhappy not sure how to handle the day. A gratitude prayer to our Creator who is spirit ...

Social Media groups Advice from 2019-11-14T17:43:32

As a person who engages in several groups, I think it's pertinent to send a strong reminder not to take advice from a non medical person on your ailment. As services for autoimmune illnesses are st...

He's Got You! from 2019-10-29T20:36:40

A chat on my gratitude for 7 years God had my back. A challenge to you as I reflect not to give up hope. He's Got You

Your disability doesn't define you from 2019-10-28T20:19:31

Time and seasons come and go; life changes. We are ill prepared for the challenges we have with autoimmune illnesses particular to fibromyalgia due to trauma. Our bodies become the voices of the wo...

Getting rid of toxicity from 2019-09-30T16:14:24

When suffering with fibromyalgia it is necessary to have peace. This means you have to audit who is speaking life into you, understands you and most of all believes you. Emotional turbulence is not...

What do you do when the bottom falls out again? from 2019-06-21T14:15:40

Living with depression and fibromyalgia means that the bottom will fall out again. Just as you are mid-stride a doctors report, chronic fatigue or a loss can throw all the work you have achieved. Y...

Catch up 😊 Emotional trauma from 2019-06-17T06:00:59

I have been away for a while due to health concerns. Just when you think you have got it together the bottom falls out. As you know fibromyalgia has different presentations over time and with child...

Moment of Truth 2 - Brokeness reflection from 2019-04-29T10:37:17

Brokenness is always seen as a bad thing, however getting to the aha moment is the journey. Acceptance doesn't happen over night. This allows you to see that life and growth is not linear. We rarel...

Moment of Truth 1 from 2019-04-12T21:05:34

A plea for us to mentor the younger woman. The rate of femicide is going up at a rate that is alarming. We have to step in and mentor and integrate the old ways and new world.

Fibro Fed up Woman from 2019-04-02T19:53:23

Do you get up fed up? Embrace your feelings of frustration or anger. Identify the cause and create a plan to deal with the irritant and give yourself a break! You are stronger than you think and vu...

Say No to domestic violence Woman from 2019-03-25T22:53:36

Hidden among us are women suffering abuse. It is easy to tell people leave and question why they don't. The government is not going to save us women. Let us go to our communities and have these co...

What are you thankFULL for? from 2019-03-11T11:55:38

Gratitude is important in life. Are you giving it much thought? What are you full off on thanks or are you on autopilot?

Woman - who are your friends? from 2019-03-03T21:46:18

In a world where the continued message is get rid of toxic friends, I invite you to look into yourself. Be your friend. Discovering and forging true friendship is a journey many struggle with. Let ...

Intro from 2019-02-05T19:21:15

Welcome to the Afro Brit Ramblings show. This podcast is for women who have gone through trauma from abuse experienced Infertility, living with Depression and Fibromyalgia. My intent is to discuss ...

Womanhood and Bleeding Places from 2019-02-05T19:06:20

Many times as women, we go around bleeding from our wounded places. Have you ever taken the time to question your attitudes and limited beliefs about relationships. Whether single, married or in be...

Rediscovering your femininity from 2019-01-27T19:41:21

Many times when we go through difficult times, we lose sight of ourselves. Our colours change, to blue, grey or black. As a woman that loss can shock you. Here is a tale of finding the sensual Nimo...

Setting intentions from 2019-01-10T19:38:38

It's important to set intentions for the New Year and the willingness to follow through. Small bite size goals should help you reach bigger goals. Enjoy my rambling

Happy New Year 2019 from 2018-12-31T13:48:13

A year of Hope. Reflecting 2018

Merry Christmas Friends from 2018-12-21T23:32:08

A season of Hope

Tis the Season of nerves from 2018-12-08T21:32:42

Christmas will try anyone's nerves, but those with fibromyalgia know how the added stress can be detrimental. Plan, Pace and Prepare yourselves and stay safe. A flare should be avoided at all costs...

The seasons of Silence from 2018-11-30T22:55:35

Many times we go through periods of silence and don't know what to do with ourselves. There is a time to speak and a time to be silent. The winter months force us to take time out to reflect; wh...

Who is in the duvet with you? from 2018-11-23T20:31:32

As the seasons change in your life, one needs to shed things that don't serve you anymore. We hold on to people due to obligation, need that is unhealthy and sometimes we just want them in our liv...

Shame in Your story from 2018-11-16T14:40:42

Many times we have been afraid to share our stories because of judgement. I am there and as I cross the T's and I's of my book, I am afraid. Yet in the many pages, nights and hours put in, how do I...

Be Still from 2018-11-14T10:10:40

Living with a mental illness or a physical illness like fibromyalgia will leave you feeling like you take 2 steps forward and 10 step backwards. When you are overwhelmed the decision to Be Still i...

Encouragement from 2018-10-20T17:03:52

Sweats and Coffee

Beautiful and Broken 3 from 2018-09-06T18:25:35

Tamar's story

Beautiful and Broken 2 from 2018-08-19T19:47:59

Beautiful and Broken from 2018-08-11T20:33:01

This and That from 2018-07-25T21:41:06

Putting back the pieces from 2018-07-01T10:29:12

Importance of Self-Care from 2018-06-21T19:22:26

Experiencing a Flare from 2018-06-10T20:04:50

What happens after the diagnosis from 2018-06-04T18:23:59

Who you are in the storm! from 2018-05-31T20:09:11

Fibro and relationships from 2018-05-28T18:06:21

Relationships and invisible illnesses from 2018-05-28T18:03:53

FIBROMYALGIA and Stress from 2018-05-18T17:49:33

Stress in the Workplace from 2018-05-17T07:50:16

Have a biscuit

Stress and Mental Health from 2018-05-15T06:26:25

What is Stress?

Mother's Day from 2018-05-13T21:02:36

The Wish