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Circling The Rabbit Hole with Dr. Claire Kinuthia

Circling The Rabbit Hole with Dr. Claire Kinuthia

Dr. Claire Kinuthia 61 Episodes Jul 10, 2026

A health and wellness podcast hosted by Dr. Claire Kinuthia, an obstetrician/gynaecologist based in Nairobi, Kenya. It focuses on sexual, reproductive and related mental health topics that are often considered taboo in African settings. Through storytelling and evidence-based information, the show aims to reduce stigma and offer practical, easy-to-understand guidance.

Episodes

Patient vs Provider: Understanding your medical rights in Kenya— with Gideon Kamau Muturi & Anita Njeri Nyaga
Patient vs Provider: Understanding your medical rights in Kenya— with Gideon Kamau Muturi & Anita Njeri Nyaga Jul 10, 2026 01:40:00 What happens when a patient asks for their medical records — and is refused? And when a doctor’s personal beliefs conflict with a patient’s right to care, who does the law side with?Dr. Claire sits down with Gideon Kamau Muturi and Anita Njeri Nyaga, both Advocates of the High Court, to unpack the legal landscape that sits behind every clinical encounter in Kenya. Drawing on real cases and lived e
The Quiet Men’s Mental Health crisis with Fred Ochieng’ & Ian Gitaka —Mental360
The Quiet Men’s Mental Health crisis with Fred Ochieng’ & Ian Gitaka —Mental360 Jun 26, 2026 01:11:32 Stigma is too easy an answer. The real question is: what is a man actually telling himself when he decides not to ask for help?Dr Claire sits down with Fred Ochieng’ @ochiefreddie, Programs officer and counselling psychologist and Ian Gitaka @sunbee.ian a therapist, both from Mental360, who are on the ground doing the work, not just theorising about it. Together they trace the full arc: what men a
“Below the Belt” a deep dive into men’s sexual and reproductive health— with Dr. Carnjini, Urologist
“Below the Belt” a deep dive into men’s sexual and reproductive health— with Dr. Carnjini, Urologist Jun 12, 2026 00:36:35 Men are famously bad at asking for help. But what happens when the silence becomes dangerous?Dr. Claire sits down with Dr. Carnjini — Kenya’s first female urologist — to dismantle the stigma and silence around men’s sexual and reproductive health. They cover testosterone myths, the male fertility blindspot, prostate health, premature ejaculation, and the lifestyle choices that the evidence actuall
The Science Africa’s Women Deserve — with Prof. Moses Obimbo
The Science Africa’s Women Deserve — with Prof. Moses Obimbo May 29, 2026 00:55:59 What’s hiding in the vaginal microbiome? Why are women still dying from a condition we know how to treat? And what exactly is a roaming blood bank?Dr. Claire sits down with Prof. Moses Obimbo, Calestous Juma Fellow, Professor and Obs/Gyn at the University of Nairobi. He is passionate about women’s health and works across all aspects: from the lab, to bedside, to policy aimed at preventing maternal
The Mummy Makeover: Is Plastic surgery the right option for you? With Dr. Muriu Kinuthia
The Mummy Makeover: Is Plastic surgery the right option for you? With Dr. Muriu Kinuthia May 15, 2026 00:59:13 You’ve heard of the mummy makeover. You may have seen the BBL discourse. But what about the opinion of a qualified plastic surgeon? What should you know before you consider any of it?Dr. Claire sits down with Dr. Muriu Kinuthia, Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgeon, to break down the real anatomy behind post-pregnancy body changes, the clinical logic of combining procedures safely, and
A Mother's Day Special: Pregnancy & Birth Preparedness
A Mother's Day Special: Pregnancy & Birth Preparedness May 1, 2026 01:01:39 What does it really take to prepare for birth in Nairobi? In this episode, Dr. Claire Kinuthia sits down with Tebby Maritim — content creator, mum of two, and one of the voices behind the viral hospital delivery cost trend that got Kenya talking. Tebby opens up about her two very different birth experiences, the pregnancy challenges she navigated with her most recent baby, and how she arrived at h
The Luteal Truth: Understanding PMS, PMDD & the Mental Health Cost of Going Undiagnosed with Dr. Caroline Vundi
The Luteal Truth: Understanding PMS, PMDD & the Mental Health Cost of Going Undiagnosed with Dr. Caroline Vundi Apr 17, 2026 00:53:00 Every month, like clockwork — and every month, dismissed. Somewhere between “it’s just hormones” and a formal diagnosis lies years — sometimes decades — of a woman suffering in silence and being told she is the problem. What millions of women are experiencing in the days before their period is not a character flaw. It is a clinical reality that medicine is only beginning to take seriously.On today
The High functioning lie: Mental Health Behind the mask of success with Mwari Muthaura
The High functioning lie: Mental Health Behind the mask of success with Mwari Muthaura Apr 3, 2026 01:02:36 The most dangerous place to be struggling is at the top. ⚡High-functioning professionals — lawyers, doctors, executives, creatives and corporate types— are quietly experiencing some of the most severe mental health challenges of our time. And because they're still delivering, nobody notices. Not even them. What happens when the smartest person in the room can’t ask for help?On today’s episode,
Financial literacy: The Beginner’s blueprint to investing in stocks
Financial literacy: The Beginner’s blueprint to investing in stocks Mar 20, 2026 01:09:49 Today’s episode switches our focus back to our financial literacy and wellness series. Are you keen to expand your investment portfolio into stocks but not sure where to start? Or are you a beginner, with little to no knowledge on investing in the stock market and how it all works? Today Dr. Claire is joined by the one and only Stomzy Mwendwa, who comes on to educate us on the basics of wealth gen
International Women's Day Special with Njeri Mwangi
International Women's Day Special with Njeri Mwangi Mar 6, 2026 01:08:34 Happy International Women’s Day, CTRH Fam! The theme this year is “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls.”We couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate than to feature a very special guest on our IWD episode; someone who literally embodies the theme through her life’s work. Please help us extend a very warm welcome to Njeri Mwangi! insert standing ovation! as she joins Dr Claire for a
Living in full colour despite a PCOS diagnosis
Living in full colour despite a PCOS diagnosis Feb 20, 2026 00:51:08 On today’s episode Dr. Claire hosts 2 experts to have an in-depth conversation on the management of PCOS. Highlights? The use of GLP1 agonists like Ozempic in PCOS management and the emphasis on a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care. Yubrine Moraa MD is a Consultant Cardiologist, multi-modality cardiac imaging and womens heart health specialist based at the Prime Care Heart clinic at The N
Making Sense of Health Messaging And Strategy In An Era Shaped by AI and Digital "Experts" With Dr. Hope Simiyu
Making Sense of Health Messaging And Strategy In An Era Shaped by AI and Digital "Experts" With Dr. Hope Simiyu Feb 6, 2026 00:56:38 Welcome back for Season 5 of Circling the Rabbit Hope podcast! On this episode, Dr. Claire sits down with Dr Hope Simiyu, who the OG pod-tribe will recognise from previous episodes. This time she’s back to discuss her journey of self-discovery when she felt pulled away from traditional clinical medical practice towards carving a niche for herself as a health communicator. The conversation today co

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