Episodes
S02 E11 – Substance Abuse Shakes Family Foundations
For many African immigrant families in the United States, the journey abroad is built on sacrifice, hope, and unspoken expectations. Parents arrive carrying dreams of stability and success, while children grow up navigating two worlds—home cultures rooted in discipline and community, and a society that often normalizes behaviors their families never discussed openly. It is…
S02 E10 – Alternative Lifestyle in African Immigrants
For many African immigrants, migration is not only a geographical journey but a deeply personal one. It often brings exposure to alternative lifestyles that were previously unseen, unspoken, or actively rejected back home. Among these are LGBTQ+ identities, which continue to challenge long-held cultural, religious, and social beliefs within African immigrant communities. In many African…
S02 E09 – When Politics Divides a Family
For many African immigrant families, politics is never just politics. It carries history, identity, pain, and hope. Around dinner tables and on family group chats, political conversations that begin as debates about leaders or policies can quickly turn into personal attacks, silence, or long-lasting resentment. For families already navigating the stress of migration, this division…
S02 E08 – Silent Rift in African Immigrant Marriages
In many African immigrant marriages, the most painful conflicts are not the loud arguments but the quiet distances that grow unnoticed. These silent rifts often begin with the pressures of migration—new jobs, unfamiliar systems, financial strain, and the weight of extended family expectations. Couples arrive in the West hoping for a fresh start, yet the…
S02 E07 – African Immigrant Youth and Elders – The Disconnect
The African immigrant experience in the United States often reveals a striking gap between elders and the younger generation, a gap shaped by culture, expectations, and the realities of migration. Many elders arrive in America with deeply rooted values—respect for hierarchy, communal responsibility, and the belief that success comes through discipline and sacrifice. These principles…
S02 E06 – Luxury with No Job? Parents Beware!
Many African immigrant parents work tirelessly to build stable lives abroad, often sacrificing comfort to create opportunities for their children. Yet this dedication can make it easy to overlook dangerous warning signs—especially when a young person begins living a life of luxury without a job or any legitimate source of income. While the desire to…
S02 E05 – When Success Abroad Comes with Silent Struggles
For many African immigrants in the United States, success is measured by visible milestones — a good job, a stable home, and the ability to send support back home. These achievements often become symbols of hope for families and proof that the sacrifices of leaving everything familiar behind were worth it. Yet beneath these outward…
S02 E04 – Navigating your New Start in America
Starting over in the United States can feel like stepping into a whole new world—one filled with promise, but also challenges that test both resilience and identity. For many African immigrants, the dream of a better life often comes with hidden hurdles: cultural adjustment, loneliness, financial pressure, and the subtle weight of belonging in a…
S02 E03 – African Immigrants: Plan for the Unexpected
Moving to the United States is a life-changing experience, but even the best-prepared African immigrants often find that some challenges aren’t discussed enough. Beyond the excitement of new opportunities, there are cultural and emotional shifts that can catch you off guard. First, there’s the pace of life. Everything moves fast — from work schedules to…
S02 E02 – Summertime in Chicago
When summer arrives in Chicago, the city feels alive again. The lakefront fills with joggers, beaches buzz with laughter, and music from street festivals drifts across neighborhoods. From jazz in Grant Park to food truck gatherings on the South Side, the season bursts with color, sound, and community energy. It’s a time when the city…
S02 E01 – America’s Mass Deportation
The United States is currently experiencing one of its most forceful immigration crackdowns in recent history, and African immigrants are feeling the effects deeply. The government’s mass deportation strategy focuses on rapid removals through expanded “expedited removal” policies, which often bypass full court hearings. Immigration officers now have broader authority to act swiftly, and even…
Episode 12 – Should Children Make Career Choices?
In this episode, we discuss the weight of consequential decisions and the ability of children to make those choices.
Episode 11 – Children in Abusive Homes
In this episode, we discuss the nature of abuse within households and how it affects children within them.
Episode 10 – Domestic Violence in Immigrant Communities
In this episode, we discuss domestic violence in immigrant communities, its various elements and the extent of the damage it can do.
Episode 9 – Challenges of Imported Spouses
In this episode, we discuss the intricacies of mixing cultures between spouses and its impacts on the mental wellbeing of those involved.
Episode 8 – Surviving Child Support Sentence.
In this episode, we discuss the realities behind child support through real life stories.
Episode 7 – Family Estrangement: Reasons and Remedies.
In this episode, we discuss the rhyme and reason behind families that don’t get along. How can we get around that?
Episode 6 – Overworking for tomorrow? Tomorrow is not Promised.
In this episode, we discuss the cost of working too hard – at the expense of your mental health and wellbeing.
Episode 5 – Lasting Emotional Pain Parents Inflict On Their Children.
In this episode, we discuss how the actions of parents affect their children; for better or for worse.
Episode 4 – Are You Raising Your Child?
In this episode, we discuss what it means to actually raise a child.
Episode 3 – You Love Your Child but Dislike Your Child: Is That Possible?
In this episode, we discuss the dimensions of raising children and the key differences between abuse and discipline.
Episode 2 – Discipline Children Appropriately Not Abusively
In this episode, we discuss the dimensions of raising children and the key differences between abuse and discipline.
Episode 1 – Healthy Mind – Gateway to Better Future
In this episode, we discuss the meaning of mental health and some of its manifestations in day-to-day living in society.
Welcome to the Healthy Mind Better Future Podcast!
Welcome to Healthy Mind Better Future. A podcast dedicated to mental wellness. We are all challenged by psychosocial struggles – Families are broken, jobs are unfulfilling, neighbourhoods are unsafe, poverty and illnesses deter us from quality of life, we’re stressed, anxious and in despair. Healthy Mind Better Future brings awareness and relief to those with…
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