Intermittent fasting has become a trend. But trends aside, evidence shows many health benefits of IF, not just weight loss. Now the diet is mostly used for weight loss so then, does it work? Is it for everyone? This episode explores these questions and provides insight into the intermittent fasting diet.

Have you heard about human milk banks? Unlike the usual banks, these handle human breast milk with the aim of making the best nutrition available for vulnerable neonates and infants, as the first best option, for infants who are not able to get breast milk from their mothers. The World Health Organization recommends donated breast milk as the best and superior alternative to artificial infant formula for such babies. Learn from Angela Kithua, a public health nutritionist in Kenya who coordinated the establishment and implementation of the first human milk bank (HMB) in Kenya. It is very interesting!

How do low birth weight, premature and sick newborns get introduced to breastmilk? What kind of support do such mothers need? Why is breastfeeding especially important for them? Did you also know teen mum's commonly give birth to low birth weight or premature babies? Angela Bily is a nutritionist who works in the newborn unit and she shares expertise and experiences, as we continue with the conversation about how to support breastfeeding.

When is breastfeeding considered successful? What ensures successful breastfeeding? What hinders it? Carol Mola, a nutritionist specializing in maternal, infant, and young child nutrition discusses the Kenyan breastfeeding guidelines, some of the most common breastfeeding challenges breastfeeding mums go through, common myths around breastfeeding and so much more!

What are the characteristics of a toxic work environment? What red flags can you look out for? Can we have employee wellness in a toxic environment? Rose (HR Business Partner) answers these and more questions.

What are the opportunities in the workplace for tackling NCD risk factors? What is keeping workplaces from taking these actions? How do we move forward? We answer these questions and more.

Research has shown that employee wellness is critical for business success. How? Well, it improves employees' productivity and performance, talent retention and so much more. So has this been embraced by Kenyan businesses or businesses operating in Kenya? What are the challenges in implementing an employee wellness program? How can we make such programs successful? Rose (a HR practitioner) helps answer these and more questions.

New research shows that empathy is the most important leadership skill. Empathy contributes to positive outcomes for both the organization and the employee. More employees are quitting jobs where they feel mistreated. Listen as I share my heartbreaking experiences in the workplace, and also learn how you can harness and promote empathy in your organization. Keep in mind, that empathy fosters empathy.

Did you know that 80% of Kenyan children aged 10-14 years have already used alcohol? It even goes lower to 8 years in certain areas. Now alcohol is known to impair or regress brain development in children and young adults below the age of 25. Even so, it is the most used and abused drug among young people. Who then become more exposed to the ill effects of alcohol consumption. So how does alcohol use affect young people? What can we do to keep our youth safe? Are there some life skills that can help our children avoid the trap of alcohol? What is the role of parents and mature adults in preventing alcohol abuse among young people? What are the key things one needs to remember regarding alcohol and young people? We answer these and more questions with the help of child Therapist Brenda, addiction counselor Phyllis, and myself Christine

What do you understand by codependence? Did you know people who take care of addicts can actually become addicted to the chaos brought about by the addict? That they can become enablers of the destructive behaviour? So how then can such a person practice healthy self preservation and set healthy boundaries? Learn this and more...