Wachuka, born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya, lives in a small mountain town, Nanyuki, where the slower rhythms of nature have become central to her personal healing and spiritual journey.

Wachuka is the co-founder of Ikigai Nairobi, a nature and wellness-focused co-working company that creates inspiring spaces that reimagine work, community and wellbeing. 

After contracting Covid in 2020 and developing Long Covid and Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E.) thereafter, Wachuka’s life shifted in profound ways. Her health journey has opened a profound spiritual doorway; exploring her spiritual path with curiosity, and discovering her purpose through different healing modalities, spiritual arts and a connection to nature. 

She speaks with honesty about transformation, identity shifts, the courage it takes to rebuild a life from the inside out, and uses her journey to help others through the healing arts. 

Resources 

Instagram -

https://www.instagram.com/healingshukie?igsh=MXF1Z2p3emZ6amt5&utm_source=qr

My Long Covid Story

https://www.facebook.com/share/1BytzrcMmg/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Long Covid Support Group

https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Dat8fMZPv/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Patient Led Research Collaborative (a great organisation Wachuka supports led by patients leading the way in Long Covid research, awareness and advocacy. Great Long Covid resource) 

https://patientresearchcovid19.com

M.E. Action

https://www.meaction.net/

Ikigai - Nature and wellness-focused Coworking

https://ikigai.co.ke/

 Join us as Wachuka shares:

• What is the global public health crisis of Long Covid? 
• The huge range of symptoms that vastly decrease quality of life and, in some cases, are terminal
• The issues with diagnosis and treatment
• Her terrifying experience of contracting Long Covid and the connection with over-exertion and stress
• The trauma and isolation of not being believed
• The global online communities of Long Covid sufferers
• Wachuka’s exploration of alternative and functional approaches
• Following the intelligence of her body and spirit
• The power of story and authentic voice
• The impact of the energy arts and nature in reconnection with the body
• How her senses, dreams and intuition were magnified through illness
• The reframing, acceptance and healing that come through a spiritual journey

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Cover design and photography

Luana Suciu

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Voice editing:

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