Episodes 46
Avg. Duration 39m
Activity Sporadic
Apple Rating 3.7 (3)
Since Sep 2020
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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Safe Space is a podcast that aims at ending the stigma surrounding mental health one story at a time, one conversation at a time.

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Rethinking Suicide Prevention in Kenya | Safe Space | Dr. Zaccheus Were & Tom Osborn

Apr 10, 2026 1h 37m

In this final interview episode of Safe Space, Paulyne Wanyonyi speaks with Tom Osborn, founder of Shamiri, and Dr. Zaccheus Were, a family physician working in Bungoma, about the solutions already…

What Media Leaves Out of Suicide Stories | Dr. Marion Mutwiri | Safe Space

Apr 03, 2026 1h 36m

How we talk about suicide matters.   In this episode of Safe Space, Paulyne Wanyonyi sits down with marriage and family therapist Dr. Marion Mutwiri to explore how media, headlines, films, songs, and…

Suicide through a Cultural Lense | Robert Mumbwani

Mar 27, 2026 51m

In many African cultures, suicide is rarely spoken about openly. In this episode of Safe Space, we explore how the Bukusu culture in Kenya understands suicide, life, and community responsibility.…

How Can Religion Respond to Suicide With Compassion?

Mar 20, 2026 1h 17m

In Kenya, religion and culture shape how many of us understand suicide, suffering, and mental health. In this episode of Safe Space, Paulyne Wanyonyi sits down with a Catholic priest and a pastor to…

When your body communicates what your mind is struggling to | Dr. Tima Khamis | Safe Space

Mar 13, 2026 58m

Some people never break down in public.  They keep showing up to work, meeting deadlines, caring for others, and doing everything expected of them. On the surface, they seem fine. But internally,…

Is Suicide a Form of Communication? A Psychiatrist Explains | Professor Lukoye Atwoli |

Mar 06, 2026 1h 18m

In many Kenyan homes, conversations about pain and mental health are often silenced. But silence does not protect us, it isolates us. In this episode of Safe Space, host Paulyne Wanyonyi speaks with…

Naming Suicide | Breaking the Silence in Kenya with Dr. Tima Khamis

Feb 27, 2026 58m

This first interview episode of Safe Space podcast opens our suicide series by addressing what is often spoken about in hushed tones. Hosted by Paulyne Wanyonyi, the conversation features clinical…

High Functioning Through Pregnancy and Mental Illness

Feb 26, 2026 25m

In this episode, Elizabeth shares her experience of living with depression, grief, and bipolar 2 during pregnancy.  Throughout this period, she continued to function outwardly, even as her mental…

When School Pressure Reaches a Breaking Point

Feb 25, 2026 28m

In this episode, Nigel shares his lived experience of his final years of high school, marked by intense pressure, the disruption of COVID-19, and a growing struggle with mental health. He speaks…

Living With Suicidal Ideation in Plain Sight

Feb 23, 2026 51m

This lived experience explores mental health struggles through the lens of a clinical psychology student.  It speaks about emotional inhibition, identity and body image challenges, studying abroad,…

The Quiet Impact of Academic Pressure

Feb 19, 2026 15m

In this episode, the storyteller reflects on the impact of academic pressure and expectations during his high school years. He shares how this period affected his emotional wellbeing, and the role…

When a Loved One Dies by Suicide

Feb 17, 2026 43m

In this episode, Muthoni speaks about losing two close friends to suicide and the impact that  those losses had on her life. She reflects on grief, the signs that only became clear in hindsight, and…

A Lived Experience of Illness, Pain, and Seeking Help

Feb 12, 2026 16m

This episode shares John’s lived experience of being diagnosed with cancer and the emotional weight that followed. He speaks openly about fear, isolation, anger, and the questions that came with his…

Holding Space for Conversations on Suicide

Feb 06, 2026 8m

This short episode sets the stage for the thoughtful and sometimes difficult conversations that will follow. We gently explore what it means to talk about suicide in the Kenyan context, why grounding…

Returning After a Long Pause

Jan 30, 2026 9m

After a long pause, Safe Space returns. Paulyne reflects on how the podcast started, why stepping back became necessary, and what it took to return intentionally. This episode holds space for…

A Toxic Person Closer to Home, Siblings’ Experience

Oct 27, 2023 59m

Three Siblings; Paulyne, Sylvanus and Sophia discuss their shared experience with a toxic person within their lives, how they noticed that this person was toxic to how they managed to detach and move…

When a Loved One is in a Toxic Relationship | PT 2

Oct 11, 2023 33m

In this episode, Sophia and Nawekulo sit down to chat about the initial signs they saw in their loved one's toxic relationship and long term effects of staying in toxic or abusive…

When a Loved one is in a Toxic Relationship | PART 1

Oct 11, 2023 32m

In this episode, we asked Gloria, Sylvanus and Imani to share their stories on Toxic & Abusive relationships, how to identify when you're loved on is in a toxic or abusive relationship and how…

What is Stalking? Different forms of Stalking and it's Effects

Sep 13, 2023 26m

In this episode I define what stalking is and break down different scenarios within which stalking happens and the effects it has with Lucy and Nicoleta. Remember to be mindful when sharing this…

Debunking Toxic & Abusive Relationships

Aug 30, 2023 1h 5m

In this episode, I have a chat with Nicoleta and Lucy, we define and differentiate toxicity and abuse and share insights on how to identify the two in your relationships and where to seek help if you…

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How many episodes does Safe Space have?

Safe Space has published 46 episodes since September 2020, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Mental Health.

Is Safe Space still active?

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