Mental health is real and the stigma around it is killing people long before the illness does. In this powerful and deeply honest episode, I open up about the painful realities of mental health in Africa, the silent struggles of medical students and the emotional toll doctors face behind the scenes. From cultural misconceptions to the pressure to be “strong,” we explore why so many people suffer in silence and what needs to change.

I also share my own near depression experience in medical school, self diagnosed of course and why going to therapy saved me from spiraling. We’ll talk about burnout, grief, overwork, dealing with death in the hospital and the difficult truth that even healthcare workers are not okay.

If you’ve ever battled overwhelming emotions, questioned your strength, or wondered why mental illness is treated with shame, this episode will speak to you deeply. Healing requires honesty and this is where the conversation begins.

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