Why I'm Skipping the New Year's Rush

This first episode of 2026 is not about reinvention, goal-setting, or becoming a “new you.” It’s for the ones sitting on the couch, still tired, still processing, wondering why the switch didn’t flip at midnight.

As a doctor and a New Year’s Day baby, I’ve lived my whole life under the pressure to 'start strong.' But as 2026 began, I didn't have a vision board or a 10-step plan. I just had a couch and a deep sense of fatigue.

In this episode, I’m sharing why I decided to stop fighting the pressure and start 'active waiting' instead. I talk about:

• What it feels like when motivation doesn’t arrive on time

• The 'Doctor’s Syndrome': Why we feel like rest has to be earned.

• Learning to let the year meet you where you are

If you’re feeling behind, or if your 'ducks' aren't even in the same zip code, this is for you. Let's talk about why taking your time is the most radical thing you can do this year.

In this episode of BID with Dr. Dell Mabunda, we break down a truth many high achievers and especially healthcare professionals rarely confront: the tug of war between being too hard on yourself and being too soft. Because the demand of aways being your best never stops , how do you then stay mentally healthy? Hence we take a look at how being hard on yourself might be doing more harm than good.

Drawing from neuroscience, clinical studies, and lived experience, Dr. Dell Mabunda and her featured guest Angelia Chatzaki explore how self-compassion rewires the brain for resilience, while self-criticism activates stress pathways that drain motivation and damage emotional wellbeing.

We break down :

The key signs you’ve crossed the line from grit into burnout

And what it really means to support yourself through failure

Why negative self-talk is more harmful than most realise

How to cultivate real compassion without losing ambition

Practical strategies to reduce burnout, shame and judgment

This isn’t about being soft — it’s about staying strong and BIDing on resilience in a healthier, kinder way
Whether you’re a high achiever, a healthcare worker, or just tired of being your own worst enemy and if you’ve ever asked yourself, “Am I pushing too hard?”—this episode will help you find clarity and calm in the chaos

Have you ever cried in the bathroom at work... and then gone back like nothing happened?

We break down the reality of toxic work environments—not just difficult jobs, but spaces that isolate, gaslight, and drain you emotionally and mentally.

And what happens when your job is slowly draining you… but quitting isn’t an option?

In this episode of BID with Dr. Dell Mabunda, who is joined by her first South African guest Simphiwe Nthuli

Together breaking down:

• ​What makes a workplace toxic (not just tough)
• ​The mental + emotional toll of staying silent
• ​An anonymous listener story that exposes deep workplace trauma
• ​How to protect your joy when you can’t just quit
• ​Building a quiet, powerful exit strategy

You might be stuck—but you are not broken.

🎧 Listen now and share with someone navigating a toxic job.

🔗 Connect with us:Dr. D – @bidwithdrdellSimphiwe – @okuhledigital

🎧  When Ambition Meets Homesickness
You left home to be an Expat for something better — maybe a job, a dream, a fresh start. You packed up your purpose and your hopes and said yes to a new life.

But now that you’re in it, something feels different.
You’re doing the work. You’re showing up. The ambition is there. But at times, you still feel a little... homesickness- "Heimweh" . You miss the familiar.

In this episode, Dr. Dell Mabunda sits down with two young doctors who recently left their home in Greece to start their journey in Switzerland. Together, they talk about what it’s really like to build a life in a new country & unpack the emotional tension many expats feel but rarely name:

🏥 Building a life abroad while longing for home.
🔥 What keeps you going when the initial buzz fades
🌍 And how to know whether you're growing — or just surviving

Learning when it’s just hard — and when it’s time to grow in a new way.

So if you've ever asked:

• “What if I made a mistake coming here?”

• “Am I still becoming the person I hoped to be?”

• “Can I love the life I’m building and still miss where I came from?”

Then this conversation is for you.

So if you’ve ever felt caught between two places — or unsure if this new life still fits you — this one’s for you.

🎙️ Tap play. Let’s break it down.

From South Africa to Milan… and everywhere in between.
#A Passport to Purpose

What does it mean to belong—not just to a place, but to yourself?

In this powerful Season 2 premiere, Dr. Dell Mabunda unpacks her journey across continents and cultures in context of alignment, identity, and purpose. From her roots in South Africa to her studies in Italy and starting her medical career, this episode explores how language, geography, faith and traveling shape who we become.

It’s a raw reflection on identity, belonging, and the silent tug of purpose. Whether you’ve felt misplaced in your city, your job, or even your own skin, this episode invites you to consider: what if your purpose has a postcode?

Whether you're an expat, a third culture kid, or simply someone trying to figure out where you’re meant to be—this is for you. Because sometimes, finding the right place isn’t just about moving cities—it’s about moving closer to who you’re becoming.

💬 BONUS: Stick around for a real and raw conversation with a friend navigating the same global questions from a totally different angle.

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✨ “Joy isn’t about geography—it’s about alignment.”
🌍 #GlobalLivingButIdentityInHim #PurposePath #FromSAtoMilan #Season2BID

Join me, in this episode of BID as I explore the concept of stewardship. Learn how managing your resources—money, time, and relationships—can positively impact your life. I'll share practical tips, personal stories, and examples to help you make the most of what you have. Tune in to discover simple ways to take control, live well, and create a meaningful life. So take the Reins by Maximizing Time, Money, and Well-Being.

One of the greatest struggles we face in life is developing and maintaining habits— the hustle is real! Maintaining good habits and overcoming bad ones is not easy but entirely possible. In this episode, I break down this habit hustle by shedding light on your surroundings and demonstrating how you can leverage them to live the life you want instead of being caught in bad habits the whole time.

In this episode , I break down how easy and healthy it can be to establish a vision for your life using the concept of writing letters to your future self. Vision is what helps you set realistic goals, and establish long-lasting changes in your life. In my psychotherapy sessions, I have come to understand how essential these are as part of building an effective life, to be a person of high character who is consistently at the top of their game. All this in the context of a mentally healthy you, as there is no point in reaching for the stars when you are too ill to appreciate your success.