Krissy

Young Nigerians across the country have been on the streets demanding that the Special Anti-robbery Squad (SARS) be disbanded, amongst other things. Their voices have been heard the world over, and the government has promised (yet again) to dissolve the unit and reform the police. I spoke to young protesters at the gate of the state house of assembly on the 12th of October 2020, and also to a few random people elsewhere in Jos concerning the issue. Panels have been set up across the country, in various states, to look into allegations of abuse raised by the public, and are expected to conclude hearings in half a year.

This second season on the podcast is titled Nostalgia! On this maiden Episode of the season, we kick off with a conversation held on October 1, 2017 with The Most Reverend Dr Benjamin Kwashi of the Anglican Archdiocese of Jos. He shares his thoughts on several issues: governance, marginalisation, politics, education, poverty, population, religion in Africa, young people, zoning, mentorship, corruption the Nigerian middle class and Ajayi Crowther!

Thanks to everyone listening, sharing, and giving feedback so far! On this Episode, we slowly move the conversation from the patient's point of view to the professionals'. I feel like I got more questions than answers when I asked, "What does it mean to be well/normal?" Can't even lie, I got confused trying to tie thoughts together based on the reaction at some point in the first half, lol! ...so I asked the good Doc in the second!! I'd love to hear from you: @krissypearlie on Twitter, @safetalks2 on Facebook, or (better yet) just leave a voice note on Anchor! Thanks again to Caleb Ayinzat for those guitar riffs, and to Godwin Asukwo, Kimberly Nwachukwu, Melda and Morgan Azi for sweepers. Best for last: Thanks also to Emmanuella, Victor, Dozie and Mariam!

On this episode, my second guest is a 42-year-old male that has been diagnosed with Schizophrenia, and who is recovering from marijuana use that he believes affected his mental health. Intro Music Credit: Juls - Soweto Blues. Guitar riff by Caleb Ayinzat. Twitter: @krissypearlie. Facebook: @safetalks2

In this follow up episode, I let my guest from the maiden edition return the favour and interview me about my journey into and out of alcohol addiction. Awkward, because I'm used to asking the questions 🙂 Anyway, she seems pretty excited about the podcast, and we should have at least one more former client and a Doctor join the conversation soon! In the mean time, enjoy me being vulnerable in this one 🙂 I'd be happy to hear your thoughts via voice notes or text: @Krissypearlie on Twitter, @safetalks2 on Facebook (still figuring out what to do with that Instagram page, but one day at a time 🙂✊🏾) Feel free to share, too! Music Credits: Niniola - Soke; MI - Talk About It; Lighthouse Family- Ocean Drive; Black Coffee ft David Guetta - Drive; Craig David- Magic

Welcome to my first stab at podcasting 🙂 Hopefully, my sound develops naturally with time. On this maiden episode, I have a chat with a young, female friend of mine who has sickle cell anaemia and has grappled with pentazocine (an injectable painkiller) addiction for about six years. She is currently undergoing recovery, and was kind enough to talk about her journey so far. I've already had my first sound mishap, but we move! ☺️ - @krissypearlie