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릴롱궤에서 세계로| Bridging Western Training and African Realities in Mental Health: Episode 13 (2024)

“I was never an A student; I couldn’t engage with the standard curriculum. I would always read outside the prescribed texts. But when I got to university, I discovered a deep interest in psychology, sparked by a lecturer who truly inspired me. It was one of those serendipitous moments where you realize, ‘This is what I’m meant to do.’” — Michelle (2024)

“For the first time, I admitted to myself, ‘I’m struggling.’ My mental health was suffering — I felt isolated and lacked support. So I withdrew from my PhD and returned to Malawi to regroup. It was then that I found a renewed passion to embark on the journey I’m on now.” — Michelle (2024)

Hello, lovely readers and cultural enthusiasts! I’m thrilled to share this episode of the More Sibyl Podcast, where we explore the rich cultural fabric of Malawi, affectionately known as the “Warm Heart of Africa.” I’m honored to host Dr. Mathero Michelle Nkhalamba, a clinical psychologist…