Hey guys, this week’s episode is a short and sweet one just to share what’s been on my mind lately,  what I intend for the podcast and where I’m at in my faith journey. I hope you enjoy this one❤️As usual at the end we get into some exciting segments and a secret emoji! I hope you take something away from  this episode. Don’t forget to check out the instagram page and comment the secret emoji!Love and Shine❤️You can listen to Encounters On Our Planet on all streaming platforms.Feel free to say something @encounterspod on [email protected]: @planet.nikitay on Instagram

Is Happiness simply a Choice? A few weeks ago I asked you guys “what does happiness mean to you?” and the responses speak for themselves. I am beyond ecstatic for this episode! Special thanks to everyone who took their time to be part of this.This week we get into happiness, I share my views about happiness being a choice, a happiness equation and more. At the very end, is everyone’s own definition of happiness and that’s the most beautiful part. I hope you like this just as much as I do ❤️•(0:00) Intro•(4:06) Basic definition of happiness•(7:21) Happiness is a choice•(11:51) Happiness is peace and wholeness•(16:02) Happiness is the little things•(17:41) Sadness and expectations •(19:56) Interesting Happiness studies•(26:48) The Happiness equation•(32:00) Happiness is not permanent •(35:12) End segments•(43:11) Happiness Taypes As usual, at the end we get into some exciting segments and a secret emoji! Don't forget to check out the Instagram page and comment the secret emoji! Love and Shine❤️ Rate and review us too.You can listen to Encounters On Our Planet on all streaming platforms. Feel free to say something @encounterspod on [email protected]: @planet.nikitay on Instagram

Hey guys, this week we wrap up on forgiveness by getting into the process of actually letting go of expectations, hurtful emotions and memories, emotional detachment and much more. I also share some interesting insights on apologies; how to give and receive them. Remember, this week is the last chance to send me your answer the question “what does happiness mean to you?” I look forward to how it’ll all turn out next week. Key points in this episode:• (2:30) Recap of part 1•(5:18) Holding on to hurt• (7:26)  How to actually let go and forgive• (24:34) Sacredness and judgement •(28:36)What is a good apology?•(35:41) Apologize to yourself too•(38:20) Summary•(41:08)End segmentsAs usual at the end we get into some exciting segments and a secret emoji! Don't forget to check out the Instagram page and comment the secret emoji! Love and Shine❤️ Rate and review us too.You can listen to Encounters On Our Planet on all streaming platforms.Feel free to say something @encounterspod on [email protected]: @planet.nikitay on Instagram

Hey guys, this week we’re getting into the quagmire that is Forgiveness. Making mistakes, having grace for ourselves, forgiving ourselves and forgiving other people even when it makes no sense. Tune in to hear what I have to share about mistakes and forgiveness and next week we’ll get into how to actually forgive. Key points in this episode;•Short Story-time. • (16:10) What is forgiveness really ? • (17:39) Toxic forgiveness and what forgiveness is not•(20:02) Forgiving ourselves • (21:30) Compassion and self-compassion • (26:32) Why is it so hard to forgive?• (33:20) Upsides of forgiving • (42:15) End segments As usual at the end we get into some exciting segments and a secret emoji! Don't forget to check out the Instagram page and comment the secret emoji! Love and Shine❤️You can listen to Encounters On Our Planet on all streaming platforms. Feel free to say something @encounterspod on Instagram [email protected] Host: @planet.nikitay on Instagram

The title must have you wondering umm... what? Well, there is no "one" thing about you that is special, YOU as a whole.... that's what special! I hope you enjoy this episode and take away a thing or two. As usual at the end we get into some exciting segments and a secret emoji! Don't forget to check out the Instagram page and comment the secret emoji! Love and Shine❤️You can listen to Encounters On Our Planet on all streaming platforms. Feel free to say something @encounterspod on Instagram [email protected] Host: @planet.nikitay on Instagram

Heyy, this week's episode is another requested topic. Getting out of your comfortzone can be challenging and we tend to fall back when the change getsuncomfortable. So here's a few pointers on how to expand yourself and stayconsistent through it. I hope you enjoy and take something away from this ❤️Key points in this episode:• What is a comfort zone?• How to tell you're stuck in your comfort zone• How to expand your comfort zone• Building and maintaining consistencyAs usual at the end we get into some exciting segments and a secret emoji! Don't forget to check out the Instagram page and comment the secret emoji! Love and Shine❤️You can listen to Encounters On Our Planet on all streaming platforms. Feel free to say something @encounterspod on Instagram [email protected] Host: @planet.nikitay on Instagram

Hey guys, this week I took an episode request to talk about mornings…… I get into some things that I found helpful as I was creating my own morning routine. Of course why we should all be making our beds and the importance of having some structure in the morning. I hope you take a thing or two from this episode ❤️As usual at the end we get into some exciting segments and a secret emoji! I hope you take something away from  this episode. Don’t forget to check out the instagram page and comment the secret emoji!Love and Shine❤️You can listen to Encounters On Our Planet on all streaming platforms. Feel free to say something @encounterspod on Instagram [email protected] Host: @planet.nikitay on Instagram

Hey guys,   September has been Suicide Prevention month and I saw it fit to  get into “help” at the end of the month so we can carry it forward. I loved doing  this one and I hope you enjoy it and get something out of this episode ❤️TW: Suicide, Self-harmKey points of this episode:•How to know you need help.•Why do we find it so hard to ask for help•How to ask for help•Who to ask for help •What do you do if someone is suicidal Resources for help in Kenya: https://www.enableme.ke/en/article/suicide-emergency-numbers-and-free-counselling-centers-in-kenya-3770Suicide Crisis Helpline1. 0202737390 - Kenyatta hospital helpline2. 1199 - Red cross hotline3. +254722178177 -Befrienders KenyaAs usual at the end we get into some exciting segments and a secret emoji! I hope you take something away from  this episode. Don’t forget to check out the instagram page and comment the secret emoji!Love and Shine❤️You can listen to Encounters On Our Planet on all streaming platforms. Feel free to say something @encounterspod on Instagram [email protected] Host: @planet.nikitay on Instagram

Heyy, this week I’m introducing you guys to a concept I came across called emotional buttons and I’ll read some of mine to you . I believe it’ll be as useful to you as it has been to me, by bringing me back to a place of calmness, peace, happiness and love when life attempts to throw me off balance.Key points in the episode:• What do “Emotional Buttons “ mean?• Our Fight or Flight response system• The concept of Emotional Buttons•How to make your own list of Buttions• Reading a few of my own Emotional ButtonsAt the end we get into some exciting segments and a secret emoji! I hope you take something from  this and don’t forget to check out the instagram page and comment the secret emoji!Love and Shine❤️You can listen to Encounters On Our Planet on all streaming platforms. Feel free to say something @encounterspod on Instagram [email protected] Host: @planet.nikitay on Instagram

Heyyyy guys, this week’s episode is a short Q&A. I answered a few of your questions with VERY long answers… Lol. Enjoy ❤️At the end we get into some exciting segments and a secret emoji! I hope you take something from  this and don’t forget to check out the instagram page and comment the secret emoji!Love and Shine❤️You can listen to Encounters On Our Planet on all streaming platforms. Feel free to say something @encounterspod on Instagram [email protected] Host: @planet.nikitay on Instagram