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A Dose of Health The Podcast

A Dose of Health The Podcast

Dr. Hope Simiyu 49 Episodes Oct 7, 2026

A Dose of Health The Podcast, hosted by Dr. Hope Simiyu (MD), blends relatable conversations with expert insights to empower listeners to take charge of their well-being. The show debunks common health myths and breaks down complex topics into simple, actionable tips. It aims to make health education accessible, practical, and fun, helping listeners navigate their wellness journey one dose at a time.

Episodes

Dodman Mirikau on What It's Like Living With Childhood Leukemia
Dodman Mirikau on What It's Like Living With Childhood Leukemia Oct 7, 2026 00:55:52 For World Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Hope sat down with Dodman Mirikau for a candid conversation about being diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) at 17, and what life has looked like since.In this episode:→ The symptoms nobody connected at first: headaches that wouldn't lift, night sweats and weight loss, and the road to a diagnosis→ Saturday clinics with no one under 30 in
Bringing Men Into the Contraception Conversation With Victor Peace & Dr. Joe Njagi
Bringing Men Into the Contraception Conversation With Victor Peace & Dr. Joe Njagi Sep 24, 2026 01:15:25 Why is contraception still seen as "her" responsibility?Ahead of World Contraception Day, Dr. Hope sits down with Victor, Global Health and Development Advocate, and Dr. John Njagi, gynecologist, for a candid conversation on bringing men into the contraception conversation as part of our #OnHerSide campaign.In this episode: → Victor and Dr. Njagi get real about when they first actually l
How AI Is Helping Analyze Medical Images In Kenya With Tom Kinyanjui | Neural Labs Africa
How AI Is Helping Analyze Medical Images In Kenya With Tom Kinyanjui | Neural Labs Africa Sep 16, 2026 00:51:06 What if a radiologist didn’t need to be in the hospital to save a patient’s life?Ahead of this year's Africa Health Tech Summit, Dr. Hope sat with an innovator rethinking exactly that. Tom Kinyanjui is the Co-founder & CEO of Neural Labs Africa, and his AI-powered medical imaging platform NeuralSight lets radiologists review your scan without needing to be physically in the hospital. This mean
A Conversation on Staying Alive With Vanessa Kaniaru
A Conversation on Staying Alive With Vanessa Kaniaru Sep 9, 2026 01:08:06 In honour of #worldsuicidepreventionday this September 10th, Dr. Hope is joined by  @vanessakaniaru  a mental health advocate and host of the Oh my mind! podcast for an empathetic, wide-ranging discussion aimed at breaking the silence and destigmatising mental health struggles.Together they unpack Kenya's suicide statistics, the stigma-driven "reality gap" of underreported attempts,
Sober Doesn't Mean Boring With Zanelle Wanja | Nani's Cafe Party
Sober Doesn't Mean Boring With Zanelle Wanja | Nani's Cafe Party Sep 2, 2026 01:12:05 Nairobi's social life is shifting, and it doesn't need a drink in hand to feel alive. Coffee parties and padel courts are proving that real connection can happen completely sober.In this episode, we sit down with Zanelle Wanja, co-founder of Nani's Cafe Party, Africa's first sober party experience, to talk about building community without alcohol at the centre of it. We get into he
Surviving TB Exposure At Work With Dr. Wangari Kinyanjui
Surviving TB Exposure At Work With Dr. Wangari Kinyanjui Aug 26, 2026 01:04:40 She's a doctor. She's never had Tuberculosis. And she just finished three months of TB medication anyway.Dr. Wangari Kinyanjui joins Dr. Hope to talk about something most of us don't know exists: TB Preventive Therapy (TPT). After repeated occupational exposure to TB patients during her internship, she made the call to start preventive treatment before she ever got sick and we break do
A Fed Baby Is Best: Breastfeeding & Building A Mom Village With Umama Tribe
A Fed Baby Is Best: Breastfeeding & Building A Mom Village With Umama Tribe Aug 19, 2026 01:38:24 Motherhood is full of wild surprises, and it truly takes a village to navigate them!This week, twin sisters Valerie and Valentine, two halves of the Umama Tribe join Dr. Hope for an incredibly candid conversation about the unfiltered realities of maternal health, and building a solid support system.From unexpected postpartum moments (like a third nipple scare that turned out to be shingles!) to th
Detox, Gym Supplements & Alcohol: The Liver Is a 'Forgiving Organ' Until It Isn’t With Dr. Edna
Detox, Gym Supplements & Alcohol: The Liver Is a 'Forgiving Organ' Until It Isn’t With Dr. Edna Jul 22, 2026 00:40:56 You've tried the slim teas. The "100% natural" supplements promising clearer skin and a smaller waist. Malebo has nothing on you. I mean, you've done it all. The good news? As Dr. Edna puts it, the liver is a forgiving organ. The bad news? We're testing its patience like never before.In this episode, Dr. Hope sits down with returning guest Dr. Edna Kamau, Consultant Gastroent
Get the Best Out of Your Diet With Purity Kamande
Get the Best Out of Your Diet With Purity Kamande Jul 15, 2026 00:56:58 Your gut does a lot more than digest your food. It talks to your brain, your hormones, your immunity, even your mood, and most of us have no idea how much it's actually running the show.In this episode, Purity from KulaZuri Nutrition joins us to break down gut health from the ground up: why cutting out entire food groups usually does more harm than good, why detox teas don't actually detox anythin
Medical Negligence in Kenya: Patient Rights & Doctor Protection With Wakili Ngugi
Medical Negligence in Kenya: Patient Rights & Doctor Protection With Wakili Ngugi Jul 1, 2026 01:21:03 Malpractice. Negligence. Patient rights. Doctor Protection.These are words we hear thrown around, but do we know what they actually mean, whether you're the one seeking care or the one providing it?In this episode, Wakili Ngugi joins us to break down medical law from both sides of the table. We unpack how courts determine accountability when a procedure goes wrong and who ends up paying, along
Building Your "Bone Bank": Why Your 20s and 30s Make or Break Your Joints With Dr. Eva Langat
Building Your "Bone Bank": Why Your 20s and 30s Make or Break Your Joints With Dr. Eva Langat Jun 24, 2026 01:19:24 Does your back sound like bubble wrap every time you stand up? 😅 Or maybe you finally invested in that fancy ergonomic chair, but you still feel like an 80-year-old by 5 PM?You are definitely not alone!In today’s episode Dr. Hope Simiyu sits down with the incredible Dr. Eva Langat, Orthopedic and Trauma Surgeon, to give us the ultimate reality check on all things BONES, joints, and muscles. We’re
Money Is a Health Issue: Practical Money Habits for a Healthier Life With Lynet Kyalo
Money Is a Health Issue: Practical Money Habits for a Healthier Life With Lynet Kyalo Jun 10, 2026 01:11:17 Your financial health IS your health.Money stress raises cortisol. It disrupts sleep. It strains relationships and fuels anxiety. And yet it's the one thing we never put on the wellness checklist.In this episode, we sit down with Lynet of FinancialFitbit for an honest, no-judgment conversation about what it actually means to be financially healthy. We break down the most common money traps peo

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