Beyond the Smile

Farmed Out - Privately Fostered

In today's episode of MaryLayo Talks, I’m with guest, Sami Folorunso, to talk about her atypical experience of being fostered. Sami's of Nigerian heritage, and she shares what life was like growing up with white British parents whilst having her Nigerian family very much in the picture.

Questions included:

• What’s 'Farming'?
• What led you to being fostered privately?
• When fostered what was life like?
• Share one or more of your best childhood memories?
• How aware were you that you were different from other children's family set-up?
• Did you have any negative childhood experiences linked to you being fostered?
• What has been your experience of being exposed to two difference cultures?
• Tell us about the joys/challenges of having two sets of parents?
• How do you think your fostering background has shaped you as a person?
• Bible scripture to support spiritual wellbeing.

Take a moment to delve into what may be 'beyond the smile' - listen in to the conversation.

MaryLayo's spiritual wellbeing tip: Meditate on the bible scripture John 1:12-13.

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Running on Empty

In today's episode of MaryLayo Talks, I’m with guest, Fola Oyeleye, to talk about his experience of burnout. We discuss what led to the burnout, what's changed to prevent it from happening again, and what helped to build up his spiritual life.

The conversation includes:

• What is burnout?
• What are the signs and symptoms of burnout?
• How many times have you experienced burnout?
• What activities caused your burnout?
• How did you get to a better place and recover from burnout?
• What do you do differently to help you from burning out again?
• What tips and advice would you give to someone who is experiencing burnout now?
• Bible verses for burnout.

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Guest details:

Fola Oyeleye is a project manager, serves as a trustee and a consultant for charities and leads an online community group for Christians from various churches.

Guest's Instagram: Fola_Oyeleye

MaryLayo's spiritual wellbeing tip: Meditate on the bible scripture Philippians 4:6-7

Research links: The Burnout definition was from Mental Health UK

Related resources: Check out podcast Episode 8: Helping the Helpers & Episode 15: All Work, No Play also.

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Marylayo talks about what led her to 'find herself' and come out of her shell to focus on mental health issues.

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MaryLayo highlights what to expect from her show to combat the hard realities of life and its impact on mental health and spiritual wellbeing (biblical perspective). 

Upcoming guests will include researchers, practitioners and those with personal insight, discussing topics that include Burnout, Postnatal depression & Eviction.

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