### 🎙️ Podcast Episode Description: "When Life Feels Heavy"

(Episode Title: When Life Feels Heavy)

Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or like you're carrying a weight you just can't put down? You're not alone.

In this deeply relatable and compassionate episode, professional counsellor Samuel Mburu sits with you to unpack what happens when life feels heavy.

We move beyond clichés and quick fixes to explore the real, tangible weight of stress, uncertainty, grief, and burnout that so many of us face, especially in the fast-paced environments of Nairobi, Thika Road, and Ruiru.

This episode is for you if:
* You're constantly tired but can't seem to switch off.
* You feel a sense of dread or anxiety about daily responsibilities.
* You're going through the motions but feel disconnected from joy.
* You're supporting others but don't know who is supporting you.

What We Explore Together:

Naming the Weight: Identifying the specific sources of your heaviness—is it work pressure, relationship strain, financial worry, or something else?

The Mind-Body Connection: How emotional heaviness shows up as physical fatigue, lack of focus, or changes in appetite.

Practical First Steps: Gentle, actionable strategies to start lightening the load **today**, without adding more pressure to "fix everything."

Breaking the Isolation: Why sharing the burden (even in small ways) is a sign of strength, not weakness, and how to begin.

This isn't about adding another task to your list. It's about creating a quiet space to breathe, reflect, and find a starting point toward relief. If you're looking for a moment of understanding and a pathway to feeling lighter, this conversation is for you.

Listen now for a compassionate guide through the weight and toward your next step.

Subscribe to "The Counsellor's Chair with Samuel Mburu" on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. For more resources or to explore one-on-one counselling sessions in Nairobi, visit [www.counsellorsamuelmburu.co.ke](http://www.counsellorsamuelmburu.co.ke).

Welcome to the very first episode of Cultivating Hope, Resilience & Growth – a mental health podcast created specifically for the Kenyan context. I'm your host, Samuel Mburu, a licensed counsellor with the Counsellors and Psychologists Board of Kenya (CPBK Level II).

In this introductory episode, I share the heart behind this podcast and what you can expect in future conversations about mental health, relationships, and personal growth in our Kenyan reality.

This space is for anyone who believes that with the right tools and perspectives, we can not only withstand life's storms but also grow stronger through them. Whether you're dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, or simply seeking personal development, you'll find practical, culturally relevant insights here.

Join me as we build a community focused on finding hope when circumstances feel overwhelming, developing resilience that lasts, and fostering growth in every area of life.

Future episodes will cover practical topics like managing anxiety, building healthier relationships, parenting teens in today's Kenya, and mindfulness techniques that actually work.

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional therapy.

Subscribe now and share with someone who could use more hope, resilience, and growth in their life.

Host: Samuel Mburu, MSc.Candidate (Counselling Psychology), CPBK Licensed Counsellor (Level II)
Website: www.counsellorsamuelmburu.co.ke
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