#52: Tugi Waiyaki on Therapy, Artistry and the Preciousness of this existence

The Busy Being Born Podcast

An episode that flows like a productive session at the therapist! The BBB duo sit with psychologist and performing artist Tugi Waiyaki for a chat on mental health, music and more. Finding clarity, direction, and truth being the soul of the guest’s belief system, Tugi walks the gents through her path so far; overcoming growing pains, anxiety, extreme ideations, depression and despair to finding light, love, abundance, melody and the strength to swim against the current. With candid examples from their individual lives, the three explore ways of functioning in a dysfunctional world while pursuing purpose, healing, grounding and wisdom. The episode celebrates faith, friendship, freedom, mental fortitude and F.L.O.A.T.ing, even as it warns of the folly of scheduling grief, suppressing emotions and using fear to fuel drive. Glorifying the trenches, self-awareness, giving oneself grace and turning towards the direction of love makes this one a most powerful listen.

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The episode is brought to you by Spearhead.

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About the Guest

Tugi Waiyaki (X, Instagram, LinkedIn) is a dedicated, multifaceted psychologist who is committed to helping people reach their greatest potential and experience the best possible Mental Health by using her artistry to give easy access to information on psychology and the process of therapy. She is a musician, poet, writer, podcaster, actress and production manager.

Episode Links

• Twombili studios YouTube
• ACE curriculum
• Mali Music
• Blinky Bill album launch 2024
• Ayaanle Film
• Mono film

Books and Music

• Tugi’s 2nd EP - https://tugiwaiyakiofficial.bandcamp.com/album/insomnia-2
• Tugi’s 1st EP - https://tugiwaiyakiofficial.bandcamp.com/album/my-hearts-hope-2
• How to change your mind by Michael Pollan
• Balance by Savara (live)
• Sarah Vaughan
• More on Sarah Vaughan