Legally Clueless
Legally Clueless is a weekly podcast by Kenyan media personality Adelle Onyango! Here, she documents her raw human journey as an evolving unapologetically African woman. It is also a space where Africans share stories from their lives; stories that teach, make us cry, make us laugh - real, authentic African stories. The #LegallyClueless hotline is +254768628790
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The Day My Childhood Shattered PART 3 | Legally Clueless Ep 344
09/21/2025
The Day My Childhood Shattered PART 3 | Legally Clueless Ep 344
Over the past two episodes, we’ve journeyed with Audrey through her childhood and the unimaginable loss of her beloved brother, Warren. In this final part of her story, Audrey shares how she navigated life after loss, the painful burial, the anger she felt at faith, and her long journey of slowly facing the places and memories she had been avoiding. She also reflects on how unexpected moments, like her mother’s later pregnancies, brought new light into their family’s story. This episode is a powerful reminder that grief isn’t linear, and healing often comes in pieces, sometimes in the most surprising ways. 📌 This is Part 3, the final part of Audrey’s story. Connect with Audrey here: https://www.instagram.com/apondiaudrey/ ✨ Legally Clueless Group Therapy We’re holding our final 3-part group therapy of the year in partnership with Shamiri Health. The theme is Childhood Trauma, and together with three accredited psychologists, we’ll explore: How trauma shows up in adulthood How it shapes our relationships and bonds How to begin healing your inner child 🗓️ Dates: October 11, November 8, December 6 🎟️ Ticket: KES 4,500 (covers all three sessions) Join us if you’re ready to start understanding yourself more deeply and take steps toward healing. Tickets are available: https://legallycluelessafrica.hustlesasa.shop/?product=68543 ✨ Explore more Legally Clueless Africa platforms: Newsletter: Instagram: TikTok: YouTube: Share your story:
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Rest Is Revolutionary for Women | For Mannerless Women
09/18/2025
Rest Is Revolutionary for Women | For Mannerless Women
In this episode of For Mannerless Women, host Adelle Onyango sits down with Ingashian Gibendi, product leader, founder of The Career Whisperer, and a bold advocate for women crafting careers on their own terms. Ingashian shares why rest is not laziness but a radical act of reclaiming power in a world that equates worth with constant work. From taking unplanned career breaks, to rejecting toxic workplace cultures, to choosing life before titles, she reminds us that women have the right to pause and that those pauses can be life-changing. Together, they explore: The lie that titles define success Career breaks as tools for healing and clarity How to embrace guilt-free rest and avoid burnout Why your life should come before your job description The hidden power of choosing partners who support your career wellbeing This conversation is a rallying cry for women ready to unlearn productivity anxiety and boldly rewrite what ambition and success look like. 📌 Join the Legally Clueless Africa Community: Newsletter: Instagram: TikTok: YouTube: Share your story:
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Breaking the Cycle: Childhood Trauma & Healing Together | Mid Week Tease
09/17/2025
Breaking the Cycle: Childhood Trauma & Healing Together | Mid Week Tease
This week on Mid Week Tease, Adelle is joined by therapist Natali Mukami from Shamiri Health as they open up a deeply important conversation about childhood trauma. They unpack: What childhood trauma really is and how it shows up in adulthood The subtle ways trauma manifests in our work, relationships, and self-perception Why group therapy is such a powerful space for healing Gentle tools you can begin using to manage trauma responses ✨ Upcoming Group Therapy ✨ We’re closing out the year with our final 3-part Group Therapy of 2025, in partnership with Shamiri Health, led by three accredited psychologists. Theme: Childhood Trauma Together, we’ll unpack: How trauma manifests and how to recognize it Signs of childhood trauma we often miss Common trauma responses and how to manage them How trauma shapes our relationships and bonds Inner child dialogue — reconnecting and healing Building self-compassion 📅 Dates: October 11 November 8 December 6 🎟️ Ticket: Ksh 4,500 (covers all three sessions + resources + refreshments) Tickets are limited—secure yours now here: https://legallycluelessafrica.hustlesasa.shop/?product=68543. Come as you are, bring a friend, and step into a safe space where healing happens in community.
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The Day My Childhood Shattered PART 2 | Legally Clueless Ep 343
09/14/2025
The Day My Childhood Shattered PART 2 | Legally Clueless Ep 343
When Grief Silences Siblings In Part 1 of Audrey’s story, she took us back to her childhood in Migori County, the joy, the cracks in her parents’ marriage, and the loneliness of family separation. In this second part, Audrey shares the unimaginable: the sudden loss of her beloved brother Warren. She opens up about the chaos that followed, the unanswered questions surrounding his death, and the invisible grief siblings often carry when families and communities focus only on the parents. This part of her story is raw, painful, and a reminder of how layered grief can be, and how important it is to honor every voice touched by loss. 👉🏾 Part 3, the final part of Audrey’s story, will be out next week. 📌 Subscribe so you don’t miss it. ✨ Other Legally Clueless Africa Platforms: Newsletter: Instagram: TikTok: YouTube: Share your story:
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Friendship, Shame & Sisterhood With Janet Mbugua | For Mannerless Women
09/10/2025
Friendship, Shame & Sisterhood With Janet Mbugua | For Mannerless Women
In this deeply honest episode of For Mannerless Women, Adelle Onyango sits down with journalist, advocate, and founder of the Inua Dada Foundation, Janet Mbugua, for a vulnerable conversation on the realities of female friendships. Together, they explore: How the media and society pit women against each other The quiet shame and trust issues that shape how we show up in friendships Friendship breakups, ghosting, and learning how to confront with love Why adult women aren’t taught how to make friends—and what intentional friendship looks like The everyday magic of sisterhood in small acts of care and presence This is a heartfelt reminder that while female friendships can be complex, they are also deeply healing, affirming, and transformative. ✨ Lean in and let this conversation inspire you to nurture the bonds that hold you. 🔗 Stay Connected Newsletter signup: Instagram: TikTok: YouTube: Share your story:
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How Childhood Wounds Shape Our Bonds | Mid Week Tease
09/10/2025
How Childhood Wounds Shape Our Bonds | Mid Week Tease
Why do some relationships feel like home even when they hurt us? Why do we cling to people who echo the very wounds we’ve been trying to escape? In this episode of the Mid Week Tease, we unpack how childhood trauma shapes the way we love, the way we trust, and the bonds we form, even the ones that break us. From understanding trauma bonds, to relearning trust, to breaking generational cycles, this is a heartfelt conversation on rewriting how we connect. ✨ We’ll explore: How childhood sets the blueprint for love and trust What trauma bonds are and why they feel so magnetic The difference between trauma bonding and shared vulnerability Small steps to rebuild trust in relationships How to stop passing trauma to the next generation What love looks like beyond trauma 💛 GROUP THERAPY ANNOUNCEMENT We’re excited to share that our final 3-part group therapy of 2025 is back! This time, we’re partnering with Shamiri Health, and 3 accredited psychologists will guide us through the theme: CHILDHOOD TRAUMA. Some of the issues we’ll be tackling include: How trauma manifests and how to recognize it Signs of childhood trauma we often miss Common trauma responses and how to manage them How trauma shapes our relationships and bonds Inner child dialogue — reconnecting and healing Building self-compassion in the aftermath of pain 📅 Session Dates October 11 November 8 December 6 🎟️ Tickets are Ksh 4,500 — and this covers all three sessions. Tickets available here: https://legallycluelessafrica.hustlesasa.shop/?product=68543 🎧 Subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes, and share this episode with someone who might need it. Follow us here: Instagram: TikTok: YouTube: Newsletter signup: Share your story:
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The Day My Childhood Shattered | Legally Clueless Ep 342
09/07/2025
The Day My Childhood Shattered | Legally Clueless Ep 342
This week on Legally Clueless, we step into Part 1 of Audrey June’s story. She takes us back to her childhood in Migori County, the joy, the bond with her siblings, the love in her family, and then the cracks that began to appear. From her parents’ separation, to the loneliness she felt as a child, and the strength she witnessed in her mother as she fought to rebuild their lives. Part 2 of her story, where joy and unimaginable heartbreak collide, will be out next week. Connect with Audrey here: https://www.instagram.com/dreytales https://www.instagram.com/apondiaudrey 📌 Subscribe so you don’t miss it. 👉🏾 Sign up for our newsletter: 👉🏾 Follow us on Instagram: 👉🏾 Follow us on TikTok: 👉🏾 Subscribe to our YouTube: 👉🏾 Share your story:
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Hormones Shape Every Woman’s Life | For Mannerless Women
09/04/2025
Hormones Shape Every Woman’s Life | For Mannerless Women
In this episode of For Mannerless Women, Adelle sits down with Dr. Amanda Kenya, a holistic obstetrician and gynecologist passionate about hormone health. Dr. Kenya breaks down the truth about hormones, beyond periods and fertility, revealing how they impact our sleep, mood, mental health, libido, skin, bones, heart, and so much more. We talk openly about perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause, and Dr. Kenya gives practical, life-changing insights on: Why there’s no health without hormone health The three key hormones shaping our wellbeing: estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone How lifestyle factors like nutrition, sleep, and stress directly regulate hormone balance Why hormone therapy today is safer, more individualized, and deeply empowering How women can prepare for and thrive through perimenopause and beyond This conversation is both eye-opening and affirming, a must-listen for every woman navigating her body’s changes. ✨ Tune in, learn, and share this episode with every woman you care about. 🔗 Stay Connected with Legally Clueless Africa Newsletter signup: Instagram: TikTok: YouTube: Share your story:
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Inherited Pain, Inherited Power | Mid Week Tease
09/02/2025
Inherited Pain, Inherited Power | Mid Week Tease
This week on The Mid Week Tease, Adelle explores the quiet legacy many of us carry: the wounds passed down through generations of women, and the strength we inherit too. From the silence of our mothers and grandmothers, to the resilience that allowed them to endure, this episode unpacks how we can recognize both pain and power in our lineage. Adelle shares reflections on: The unspoken traumas women before us carried. The survival patterns we unconsciously repeat. The strength, creativity, and wisdom we also inherit. How to decide what ends with us and what continues. ✨ We are living proof that our lineage carried both hurt and hope. And in us, we get to decide which story continues. 🔗 Stay connected with Legally Clueless Africa: Newsletter signup: Instagram: TikTok: YouTube: Story submission form:
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The Brutal Truth About Motherhood PART 2 | Legally Clueless Ep 341
08/31/2025
The Brutal Truth About Motherhood PART 2 | Legally Clueless Ep 341
This is Episode 341 of the Legally Clueless Podcast! We’re sharing the second part of a powerful story from Petronilla, a mother of three. In Part 1, she opened up about her chaotic childhood, traumatic delivery, and the early struggles of raising her firstborn. In this episode, she continues her journey, revealing the painful family tensions around her marriage, the terrifying experience of giving birth prematurely, and her battle with postpartum depression. Through it all, Petronilla speaks candidly about what it takes to hold onto hope when life feels overwhelming. ✨ Listen out for: How unresolved family wounds can affect marriage. The devastating realities of pre-eclampsia, NICU stays, and postpartum depression. Why patience, acceptance, and valuing people became Petronilla’s lifeline. 📌 Episode Links: Newsletter signup: Instagram: TikTok: YouTube: Share your story:
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Decentering Men & Reclaiming Your Power | For Mannerless Women
08/28/2025
Decentering Men & Reclaiming Your Power | For Mannerless Women
In this episode of For Mannerless Women, Adelle sits down with Lolo Cynthia, a women’s rights advocate and unapologetic voice on women’s liberation, sexuality, and self-determination. Lolo shares her bold journey of becoming, from creating the persona of “Lolo” at 18 to embracing her true self today. She opens up about therapy as a catalyst for transformation, learning to trust her gut, and the revolutionary act of decentering men. Together, we unpack: Why proximity to power is not power. How to break free from performing for the male gaze. The pushback women face when they reject society’s rules. Practical steps to begin your own journey of becoming. This conversation is raw, unfiltered, and deeply affirming, reminding us that liberation is tough, lonely at times, but always worth it. ✨ Join our community & keep up with Legally Clueless Africa: Newsletter: Instagram: TikTok: YouTube: Share your story:
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Who Were You Forced to Be? | Mid Week Tease
08/26/2025
Who Were You Forced to Be? | Mid Week Tease
In this Mid Week Tease, Adelle explores the characters children often adopt in dysfunctional families, the hero, the clown, the scapegoat, the lost child. These roles may have kept us safe as children, but they can trap us as adults, shaping our relationships, our sense of self, and even how we love. This episode dives into: What family dysfunction creates these childhood roles. The most common characters children adapt. The hidden cost of carrying them into adulthood. How to shed these roles and step into your true self. Navigating family relationships after you’ve stopped playing the part. Wellness Talk This Saturday We’ll be going even deeper into these themes at our upcoming Wellness Talk on Family Dynamics & Boundaries happening this Saturday, with therapist Faith Guchu. 🚨 Ticket portal closes this Thursday, don’t miss your chance to join this healing conversation in community. Grab your tickets here: https://legallycluelessafrica.hustlesasa.shop/products/66913 Stay Connected with Legally Clueless Africa: Newsletter signup: Instagram: TikTok: YouTube: Share your story:
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The Brutal Truth About Motherhood | Legally Clueless Ep 340
08/24/2025
The Brutal Truth About Motherhood | Legally Clueless Ep 340
This is Episode 340 of the Legally Clueless Podcast! We’re sharing the first part of Petronilla Njoki’s powerful story. From growing up in a single-parent household, navigating tough teenage years, and later stepping into motherhood, Petronilla opens up about the challenges she faced, including a traumatic delivery and the emotional rollercoaster of caring for her firstborn through serious health struggles. This episode is about resilience, faith, and the strength it takes to turn pain into purpose. ✨ Listen out for: How growing up “raised by the wild” shaped Petronilla’s independence. The harrowing experience of premature labour and an emergency C-section. The mental and emotional toll of navigating postpartum depression and a child’s delayed milestones. ✨ Wellness Talk Reminder: We’re creating an intentional space for African women to gather and reflect on boundaries, family dynamics, and emotional wellbeing. 📍 Virtual | 10AM EAT 🎟 Grab your ticket here: https://legallycluelessafrica.hustlesasa.shop/?product=66913 📌 Episode Links: Newsletter signup: Instagram: TikTok: YouTube: Share your story:
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Divorce, Healing & Choosing Yourself | For Mannerless Women
08/21/2025
Divorce, Healing & Choosing Yourself | For Mannerless Women
In this bold episode of For Mannerless Women, Adelle sits down with author and mother of four, Felgonah Oya, who shares her powerful story of getting divorced at 31 with four young children. Felgonah opens up about: Walking away from a marriage despite family and societal pressure. The shocking reactions she faced from friends and relatives. The long, messy, expensive reality of divorce in Kenya. Her raw healing journey—allowing herself to grieve, get angry, and slowly rebuild. Rediscovering identity, love, and dating after divorce. Writing as a form of survival and her latest book I’m Healed, Send Me Another Man. This episode is a reminder that choosing yourself is not failure, it’s freedom. Tap in for an honest, unfiltered conversation about divorce, healing, identity, and living life on your own terms. Links: Newsletter signup: Instagram: TikTok: YouTube: Story submission form: forms.gle/kMn7Wae5N563JFGQ8
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Your Healing Doesn’t Need Their Sorry | Mid Week Tease
08/20/2025
Your Healing Doesn’t Need Their Sorry | Mid Week Tease
In this week’s episode of The Midweek Tease, Adelle dives into one of the hardest truths about healing: sometimes, the people who hurt us never apologize. We’ll talk about: Why not receiving an apology can trigger anger, sadness, or even self-doubt How waiting for an apology keeps us stuck in the pain Practical ways to start healing on your own terms Why closure is something you can create for yourself Plus, Adelle shares details on our upcoming Legally Clueless Africa Wellness Talk: a safe space to dig deeper into these themes, learn tools to nurture your healing journey, and connect with a community of women doing the work of unlearning and becoming. Tune in to remind yourself that your healing is not dependent on someone else’s silence. 🔗 Links: Sign up for the Wellness Talk: https://legallycluelessafrica.hustlesasa.shop/?product=66913 Newsletter signup: Instagram: TikTok: YouTube: Share your story: forms.gle/kMn7Wae5N563JFGQ8
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When Motherhood Rewrites Your Life | Legally Clueless Ep 339
08/17/2025
When Motherhood Rewrites Your Life | Legally Clueless Ep 339
In this week’s episode, we hear from Christine, a mother whose journey of raising two daughters with rare diseases shifted her life from corporate boardrooms to building a powerful advocacy movement. Key themes in this episode: Parenting through disability and rare diseases in Kenya. Why community and support matter more than money. How inclusion truly begins at home. Turning personal challenges into collective advocacy Connect with the organization Christine founded here: https://rarediseasekenya.org/ ✨ Wellness Talk Reminder: We’re creating an intentional space for African women to gather and reflect on boundaries, family dynamics, and emotional wellbeing. 📍 Virtual | 10AM EAT 🎟 Grab your ticket here: https://legallycluelessafrica.hustlesasa.shop/?product=66913 Listen to this episode & don’t forget to share your biggest takeaway with us! Connect with Us Newsletter signup: Instagram: TikTok: YouTube: Share your story:
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The Legal Secrets Every Woman Must Know | For Mannerless Women
08/14/2025
The Legal Secrets Every Woman Must Know | For Mannerless Women
In this powerful episode of For Mannerless Women, Adelle sits down with Mwanga, Senior Associate at Alakonya Law, to unpack the legal truths every woman needs to know, but often isn’t told. We go deep into: Why wills aren’t always the safest option, and why trusts might protect your loved ones better How to safeguard your children and yourself if your spouse passes away The legal steps to take immediately after losing a partner Your rights in the workplace, from maternity leave to protection against discrimination and harassment Why keeping receipts could be your most powerful legal weapon Whether you’re married, divorced, widowed, or single, this episode is a must-listen for understanding how to legally protect yourself and your future. Listen now, your legal empowerment starts here. 🔗 Links: Newsletter signup: Instagram: TikTok: YouTube: Share your story:
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A Heart-to-Heart with My Therapist | Mid Week Tease
08/13/2025
A Heart-to-Heart with My Therapist | Mid Week Tease
This week’s episode is deeply personal, I’m sitting down with my therapist and dear friend, Faith Guchu, who will also be the guest speaker at our upcoming Wellness Talk on August 30th at 10AM EAT (Virtual). Faith has been instrumental in my own healing journey. In this candid conversation, we unpack: Why healthy boundaries with family can be so hard to build and how to start. The guilt, fear, and loneliness that often come with choosing your peace. Healing without the apology you may never get. Compassion fatigue & navigating the “sandwich generation” (caring for both parents and children). Rebuilding your true identity after shedding roles you adopted in childhood. If your family relationships in adulthood feel draining, complicated, or guilt-filled, this episode is for you. 🎟 Wellness Talk On August 30th Theme: Reimagining Family Relationships in Adulthood Join us from anywhere in the world for a transformative session with Faith. Together, we’ll unpack boundaries, caring fatigue, identity, and healing without an apology. You’ll leave with clarity on your “why” and practical steps you can take immediately. 📍 Virtual | 10AM EAT 🎟 Grab your ticket here: https://legallycluelessafrica.hustlesasa.shop/?product=66913 Resources & Links: Legally Clueless Newsletter: Instagram: TikTok: YouTube: Story Submission Form: forms.gle/kMn7Wae5N563JFGQ8
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Life in My Skin: Rachel’s Journey | Legally Clueless Ep 338
08/10/2025
Life in My Skin: Rachel’s Journey | Legally Clueless Ep 338
In this episode of Legally Clueless, you’ll meet Rachel Lubanga, the eighth born in her family, born with albinism, and raised in Kakamega, Kenya. Rachel opens up about her journey through special and regular schooling, the stigma and myths she’s had to navigate, the mental health challenges that followed, and the bold ways she has advocated for herself and others. This episode also connects to themes we’ll explore at our upcoming Wellness Talk in Nairobi – from setting boundaries with family, to reclaiming your identity, to healing from the silence of those who should have supported you. 📌 Key Moments in this episode: Growing up in Kakamega and discovering the realities of albinism The difference between special and regular school environments How misunderstanding and stigma can impact mental health Advocacy wins – from pushing for sunscreen access to policy changes The complicated dynamics of family relationships Moving towards healing and self-acceptance 🎟 Don’t miss our LCA Wellness Talk on 30th August with Counselling Psychologist Faith Guchu. We’ll unpack boundaries, family dynamics, and choosing yourself without guilt. Tickets: Ksh.1000 and the talk 10:00am EAT! Grab your tickets here: https://legallycluelessafrica.hustlesasa.shop/products/66913 💛 Join the Legally Clueless community: Sign up for our newsletter: Instagram: TikTok: YouTube: Submit your story:
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They Don’t Tell Women This About Marriage & Divorce | For Mannerless Woman
08/07/2025
They Don’t Tell Women This About Marriage & Divorce | For Mannerless Woman
In this powerful episode of For Mannerless Women, Adelle sits down with Barbara Malowa, senior partner at Alakona Law and the lawyer who supported Adelle through her own divorce. Together, they unpack the legal truths that every woman should know about marriage and divorce in Kenya. From understanding the marriage contract, property rights, and parental responsibility, to navigating divorce timelines, court processes, custody, and protection from emotional and physical abuse, this conversation is raw, informative, and deeply necessary. Barbara also breaks down: The 4 legal grounds for divorce in Kenya What proof the courts actually require Why marriage is easier to enter than exit legally The real cost and timeline of divorce What to do if you’re being financially bullied or emotionally abused How to document and protect yourself even when you're still in love Whether you're married, thinking of leaving, or want to be prepared, this episode is for every woman determined to live shame-free and fully informed. 📍 Follow Barbara Malowa: website: https://alakonyalaw.co.ke/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barbaramalowa Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbara-malowa 🔗 Join the Legally Clueless Africa community: Newsletter: Instagram: TikTok: YouTube: Submit your story:
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Building Boundaries That Protect Your Peace (Even With Family & Friends) | Mid Week Tease
08/06/2025
Building Boundaries That Protect Your Peace (Even With Family & Friends) | Mid Week Tease
This week’s Midweek Tease is all about building healthy boundaries with the people we love most, family and close friends. Setting boundaries can feel uncomfortable at first, especially when guilt, cultural expectations, and old family patterns are involved. But the truth is: boundaries are essential for your mental health and for healthier, more respectful relationships. In this episode: 💛 Why boundaries aren’t selfish, they’re acts of self-respect 💛 Psychology-backed insights on unlearning guilt and people-pleasing 💛 Practical exercises to start setting boundaries this week 🎟 Don’t miss our LCA Wellness Talk on 30th August with Counselling Psychologist Faith Guchu. We’ll unpack boundaries, family dynamics, and choosing yourself without guilt. Tickets: Ksh.1000 and the talk 10:00am EAT! Grab your tickets here: https://legallycluelessafrica.hustlesasa.shop/products/66913
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Born Akorino & Becoming Karima PART 2 | Legally Clueless Ep 337
08/03/2025
Born Akorino & Becoming Karima PART 2 | Legally Clueless Ep 337
In Episode 337 of the Legally Clueless podcast, we continue with Part 2 of Karima’s powerful story. In Part 1, she took us through her childhood growing up in the Akorino church, obedience as an expectation, ridicule in school, and her quiet acts of resistance. Now in Part 2, Karima shares her adulthood: her marriage, her decision to walk away, and why in 2025 she removed her turban, a bold step into living life on her own terms. In this episode: Why she walked away from her marriage Her warning about the reasons we enter marriage The decision to remove her turban after years of wearing it How her identity shifted outside the Akorino church The peace and self-ownership she’s found since This week, we’re inviting you to a powerful LCA Wellness Talk with Counselling Psychologist Faith Guchu. Family relationships shift as we grow and sometimes, they get more complicated. In this virtual session, we’ll unpack: 💛 Setting boundaries with family without guilt 💛 Healing when apologies never come 💛 Avoiding burnout while caring for others 💛 Breaking free from harmful childhood patterns 🗓 Saturday 30th August | 10AM – 12 NOON | Online 🎟 Tickets: Ksh.1000 here: https://legallycluelessafrica.hustlesasa.shop/?product=66913 If family dynamics have been weighing you down, this is your invitation to choose peace and clarity. Sign up for the Legally Clueless Africa newsletter: 📲 Follow Legally Clueless on Instagram: 🎵 Watch & follow us on TikTok: 📺 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: 🎤 Want to share your story on the podcast? Fill out this form:
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The No-Nonsense Fat Loss Guide for Women | For Mannerless Women
07/31/2025
The No-Nonsense Fat Loss Guide for Women | For Mannerless Women
This week on For Mannerless Women, Adelle is joined by certified fitness & nutrition coach Michelle Adagala to unpack the myths, mistakes, and truths about women’s health, fat loss, and muscle building. Michelle breaks down why the scale isn’t your biggest marker of success, the role of muscle in long-term health, and why strength training is essential for every woman, at every age. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why muscle is your best ally for fat loss, hormone balance & healthy aging The truth about calorie deficits, plateaus & metabolic adaptation What your plate really needs to look like (yes, you can still eat chapati & pilau!) How to start strength training at home without expensive gym memberships Common myths that hold women back from sustainable results This isn’t about shrinking yourself. It’s about fuelling a stronger, healthier, freer version of you. Want to go deeper? Michelle’s coaching details are here: https://thrivebymitchelle.com/ www.instagram.com/ac_mitchelle 🖤 Sign up for the Legally Clueless Africa newsletter: 💛 Legally Clueless on Instagram: 🤍 Legally Clueless on TikTok: 📺 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: 🎤 Want to share your story on Legally Clueless? forms.gle/kMn7Wae5N563JFGQ8
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The Fear of Being Seen Trying | Mid Week Tease
07/30/2025
The Fear of Being Seen Trying | Mid Week Tease
In this week’s episode of The Midweek Tease, Adelle unpacks a quiet fear so many of us carry: the fear of being seen trying. She explores how cultural conditioning, perfectionism, and comparison keep us hiding our first attempts. And she shares practical steps and resources to help you overcome this fear, so you can live a fuller, braver life. You’ll learn: ✨ Why the fear of being seen runs so deep 🌱 How it limits your opportunities, growth, and joy 💡 Five tips to start moving past the fear today 📚 Resources that normalize imperfection Here's the podcast Adelle references: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7GunOuwEPxbGcpoYDox0Bw?si=6yu5vhExSwecDS3HERD37w The Midweek Tease drops every Wednesday on all Legally Clueless Africa podcast platforms. Join Our Community: Sign up for the Legally Clueless Africa newsletter here: Legally Clueless on Instagram: Legally Clueless on TikTok: Subscribe to the Legally Clueless YouTube channel here: Want to share your story on Legally Clueless? Fill out this form:
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Born Akorino & Becoming Karima PART 1 | Legally Clueless Ep 336
07/27/2025
Born Akorino & Becoming Karima PART 1 | Legally Clueless Ep 336
In this episode, we begin Part 1 of a gripping, bold, and deeply personal story from Karima, who was born into the Akorino faith, wrapped in a turban from infancy, and told her life must be governed by obedience. But what happens when obedience comes at the cost of selfhood? Karima shares the emotional, spiritual, and social weight of growing up Akorino: the mocking stares, the silence she was forced to swallow, and the small, brave acts of resistance she carried in her pocket. In this episode you'll learn: What it means to have your identity chosen for you from birth The shame, isolation, and bullying she faced at school How fear of hurting her mother shaped her decisions The first time a boy finally spoke to her and why it mattered Rebellion wrapped in denim: the power of wearing jeans as an Akorino girl Why she kept performing even when the church said it was sinful Connect with Karima here: This is Part 1 of a 2-part story. Next week, we dive into the cost of resistance, spiritual unlearning, and Karima’s reckoning with faith, freedom, and womanhood. 💛 Sign up for the Legally Clueless Africa newsletter: 📲 Follow Legally Clueless on Instagram: 🎵 Watch & follow us on TikTok: 📺 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: 🎤 Want to share your story on the podcast? Fill out this form:
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When the Body Speaks, Listen | For Mannerless Women
07/24/2025
When the Body Speaks, Listen | For Mannerless Women
This week on For Mannerless Women, Adelle is joined by body talk practitioner Janet in a deeply revealing conversation about how our bodies store unprocessed emotions, trauma, and grief, and how that silence can manifest into chronic illness. Janet shares powerful truths about the innate intelligence of the body and how we’ve been socialized to disconnect from it. This episode isn’t just about a therapy session, it’s a roadmap to reclaiming your health, your softness, and your self-awareness. You’ll learn: What your body is really trying to say through symptoms How women’s overgiving often leads to depletion and disease The physical cost of silence, grief, and not feeling safe to express emotions The connection between emotion and digestion, menstruation, and immunity How body talk therapy helped Adelle unlock the emotional blocks tied to her voice, creativity, and healing Want to go deeper? You can connect with Janet here: https://www.instagram.com/overflow.wellness/ 🖤 Sign up for the Legally Clueless Africa newsletter: 💛 Legally Clueless on Instagram: 🤍 Legally Clueless on TikTok: 📺 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: 🎤 Want to share your story on Legally Clueless? forms.gle/kMn7Wae5N563JFGQ8
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When Community Isn’t What You Were Taught It Was | Mid Week Tease
07/23/2025
When Community Isn’t What You Were Taught It Was | Mid Week Tease
In this episode, Adelle Onyango unpacks what real community looks and feels like, far from the loud, performative, and inherited ideas we’ve been socialized into. She speaks candidly about the power of chosen family, the quiet loneliness of being surrounded but unseen, and the importance of intentionally building a nourishing support system. You'll learn: What makes authentic community so hard to build Four signs you're in the wrong community Five tips to create a community that truly supports who you're becoming Why it's okay to outgrow people and start fresh How two people and a group chat can be enough This is your gentle reminder that community is not about numbers, it’s about nourishment, safety, and being deeply seen. Tap play. Then ask yourself: Who’s in your corner? Join Our Community: Sign up for the Legally Clueless Africa newsletter here: Legally Clueless on Instagram: Legally Clueless on TikTok: Subscribe to the Legally Clueless YouTube channel here: Want to share your story on Legally Clueless? Fill out this form:
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From Grief to Gigs | Legally Clueless Ep 335
07/20/2025
From Grief to Gigs | Legally Clueless Ep 335
In this episode, you’ll hear a story that holds deep loss, raw honesty, unexpected pivots, and the powerful role community plays in our healing. Grace Wanjiku, shares her incredible journey, from sacrificing her education as a firstborn, to navigating grief after losing her brother, to reaching a breaking point with depression that almost cost her life. Through it all, Grace’s story reminds us that healing isn’t linear and sometimes, it’s the very people we think we’re meant to save who end up saving us. In this episode, Grace unpacks: Being the firstborn and carrying unspoken expectations Losing her brother and spiraling into a faith crisis Attempting suicide and finding help in the nick of time The stigma around mental health and resisting hospitalization Discovering purpose again as an MC in a male-dominated space How community, therapy, and spiritual honesty carried her through This story will stay with you. It’s a reminder that even in our darkest seasons, hope and healing can still find us. Sign up for the Legally Clueless Africa newsletter here: Legally Clueless on Instagram: Legally Clueless on TikTok: Subscribe to the Legally Clueless YouTube channel here: Want to share your story on Legally Clueless? Fill out this form:
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You’re Not Broken, You’re Hormonal And That’s Power | For Mannerless Women
07/17/2025
You’re Not Broken, You’re Hormonal And That’s Power | For Mannerless Women
In this deeply affirming episode of For Mannerless Women, Adelle Onyango sits with board-certified psychiatrist Dr. Vundi, known as The Women’s Psychiatrist, to unpack how our hormonal phases shape our mental health. Together, they dismantle the shame, silence, and stigma around PMS, PMDD, postpartum depression, perimenopause, and more. Dr. Vundi brings her powerful combination of lived experience and clinical knowledge to offer practical insights for navigating womanhood with grace, information, and community. Whether you're menstruating, postpartum, perimenopausal, or simply tired of being told to “tough it out,” this conversation is your language, your mirror, and your toolkit. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: – Cycle syncing & targeted self-care – Nutrition tips for hormone balance – Magnesium, Vitamin D & sleep – Mental health support for PMS & PMDD – Perimenopause, menopause, & sexual wellness – Community, self-trust, and dismantling shame 🔗 Follow Dr. Vundi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_vundiwomenspsychiatrist/ 💛 Join our community: 📸 Follow us on IG: 📹 Watch the full episode on YouTube:
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The Radical Act of Decentering Men | Mid Week Tease
07/16/2025
The Radical Act of Decentering Men | Mid Week Tease
The Midweek Tease — A Legally Clueless Africa Production In this episode, Adelle Onyango, unpacks what it truly means to decenter men. She reflects on how this journey began in the quiet spaces of therapy and not with a bold Instagram caption and how she continues unlearning societal conditioning that told her she needed to be chosen to be worthy. If you’ve ever caught yourself performing for approval, living for someone else’s gaze, or shrinking your voice to fit in, this episode is your reminder: you were never meant to be someone’s accessory, you were meant to be whole. She also shares practical steps to begin your own decentering journey and the simple but radical ways she's reclaiming herself, from trusting her intuition to laughing without apology. Tap in and share this with another woman who is choosing herself. Join Our Community: 🌍 Website: 📸 Instagram: 🎥 YouTube: 📱 TikTok:
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