SILENT BATTLES (A warrior’s story)
By Sussan Obiechina
SILENT BATTLES (A warrior’s story) was exclusively created for Sickle Cell warriors to share their stories in order to inspire and give hope to other warriors and people living with different chronic medical conditions; in the same vein debunk the myths surrounding the condition and create awareness about it as well.
SILENT BATTLES (A warrior’s story)Dec 27, 2020
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HELPING A SICKLE CELL WARRIOR AS A FRIEND/FAMILY
On today’s episode, we gave out tips on how Friends and family can assist a sickle cell warrior when they are ill. Do well to share this episode as it will help a whole lot of people.
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Oct 24, 202112:20
WE ARE BACK!!!
We apologize for the impromptu long break from publishing our podcast episodes. We are back and hope to serve your ears with inspiring stories of strong warriors who fight silent battles with Sickle Cell. We really appreciate your concerns and patience. ***Are you a Sickle Cell Warrior/Survivor? If yes, you can also share your silent battles with us....***Whatsapp: 09137872846 *** IG:@crescent_family *** How to listen: anchor.fm/sussan-obiechina |Spotify | Overcast| Radiopodcast |Pocketcast |Google podcasts| Breaker
Oct 03, 202108:02
YOLANDA ACHONU A.K.A “POSITIVITY & GOOD VIBES”
In this brief but super interesting episode, Yolanda Achonu, a 31 year old Fashion Designer and Sickle Cell Warrior narrated shared her terrible experiences with stigmatization and discrimination as regards her health condition. But it didn’t end there, she went further to let us know that, in as much as these things brought hurt to her back in school, it didn’t mar her chances of becoming a great woman and a professional fashion designer.
Are you a Sickle Cell Warrior/Survivor? If yes, you can also share your silent battles with us.
Whatsapp: 09137872846
IG:@crescent_family
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Are you a Sickle Cell Warrior/Survivor? If yes, you can also share your silent battles with us.
Whatsapp: 09137872846
IG:@crescent_family
How to listen: anchor.fm/sussanobiechina-silentbattles |Spotify | Overcast| Radiopodcast |Pocketcast |Google podcasts| Breaker
Aug 15, 202114:49
BEAUTIFULLY LIVING: Chidinma Angela Chukwu
As a fashion designer and Sickle cell warrior, Chidinma in this episode, wowed is with her strength and positive mindset. How she has been able to live above Sickle Cell, with little or no complications. ***Are you a Sickle Cell Warrior/Survivor? If yes, you can also share your silent battles with us....***Whatsapp: 09137872846 *** IG:@crescent_family *** How to listen: anchor.fm/sussan-obiechina |Spotify | Overcast| Radiopodcast |Pocketcast |Google podcasts| Breaker
Aug 01, 202116:49
Motivational Quotes analysis by SUSSAN OBIECHINA
On today’s episode, our host, in the absence of a guest, analyzed three powerful quotes by three renowned scholars. First quote by PATSY KENSIT, second quote by HELEN KELLER and third quote by WILLIAM JAMES. Trust me, you would love every bit of it. Don’t forget to share this episode, because a lot of people out there might need to hear this. ***Are you a Sickle Cell Warrior/Survivor? If yes, you can also share your silent battles with us....***Whatsapp: 08067550377 *** IG:@crescent_family *** How to listen: anchor.fm/sussan-obiechina |Spotify | Overcast| Radiopodcast |Pocketcast |Google podcasts| Breaker
Jul 11, 202115:60
“There is Strength in your weakness” -UZOMA DOZIE ROY-
On today’s episode, Roy shares his silent battles with Sickle Cell, his dreams, Debunked Myths and gave encouraging words to warriors and advice to the general public on what Sickle Cell is all about and how to prevent bringing children to this world to suffer. ***Are you a Sickle Cell Warrior/Survivor? If yes, you can also share your silent battles with us....***Whatsapp: 08067550377 *** IG:@crescent_family *** How to listen: anchor.fm/sussan-obiechina |Spotify | Overcast| Radiopodcast |Pocketcast |Google podcasts| Breaker
Jun 27, 202124:52
The Strength behind the Pains: KOBIRO
Kobiro is a Sickle Cell Warrior who has carved a niche for himself in the entertainment world, with music, comedy and content creation as his specialties. It is also interesting to know that Kobi is an amazing chef and makes tasty meals, from local, continental to intercontinental dishes 🤤. With all these listed skills in one person, you would permit us to say that this one is a SPEC!!! ***Are you a Sickle Cell Warrior/Survivor? If yes, you can also share your silent battles with us....***Whatsapp: 08067550377 *** IG:@crescent_family *** How to listen: anchor.fm/sussan-obiechina |Spotify | Overcast| Radiopodcast |Pocketcast |Google podcasts| Breaker
Jun 20, 202123:30
Debunking Myths with SUSSAN OBIECHINA (Host)
A hype up for June 19th, 2021 (WORLD SICKLE CELL DAY).... Host, Sussan Obiechina, in the absence of a guest used this episode to debunk 3 strong myths surrounding Sickle Cell. ***Are you a Sickle Cell Warrior/Survivor? If yes, you can also share your silent battles with us....***Whatsapp: 08067550377 *** IG:@crescent_family *** How to listen: anchor.fm/sussan-obiechina |Spotify | Overcast| Radiopodcast |Pocketcast |Google podcasts| Breaker
Jun 13, 202110:43
A blessing and not a curse: Rhoda Ndo
The strength of a Fashion Model, Sickle Cell Advocate, Sickle Cell Warrior and Single Mum in one person, Rhoda Ndo, has left us in awe. In this new season, Rhoda launched our first episode with a detailed but brief inspiring story of herself as a sickle cell warrior..and brushed us through the journey of her silent battles. We are super inspired and I hope you would be too when you listen to it. ***Are you a Sickle Cell Warrior/Survivor? If yes, you can also share your silent battles with us....***Whatsapp: 08067550377 *** IG:@crescent_family *** How to listen: anchor.fm/sussan-obiechina |Spotify | Overcast| Radiopodcast |Pocketcast |Google podcasts| Breaker
May 30, 202135:36
THE SHIMMY SHY WARRIOR WITH A POSITIVE MINDSET: “EBELE OJUYENUM”
Ebele, a student and Entrepreneur, briefly closed season 2 with her inspiring experience with Sickle Cell and how she has been able to leave it behind to live her life. Though shy, she still took it upon herself to lend her voice in the smallest way possible, in order to debunk myths surrounding Sickle Cell and encourage other warriors who are still in the deep of their challenges. DO NOT MISS THIS INTERESTING EPISODE. ***Are you a Sickle Cell Warrior/Survivor? If yes, you can also share your silent battles with us....***Whatsapp: 08067550377 *** IG:@crescent_family *** How to listen: anchor.fm/sussan-obiechina |Spotify | Overcast| Radiopodcast |Pocketcast |Google podcasts| Breaker
May 09, 202118:51
A born WARRIOR with a special gift to create art with edibles (A tale of strength): OWOADE LAIDE
Mrs. Owoade Laide in this episode, ran us through her experience with Sickle Cell; finding out in the most shocking way at age 10, learning to adjust to the new life and reality it struck her with and making up her mind to overcome it’s stings, in order to inspire, give strength to others and have a LIFE worth emulating. LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE AND BE WOWED BY HER STORY.
Check her out on Instagram @cakes_by_la ***Are you a Sickle Cell Warrior/Survivor? If yes, you can also share your silent battles with us....***Whatsapp: 08067550377 *** IG:@crescent_family *** How to listen: anchor.fm/sussan-obiechina |Spotify | Overcast| Radiopodcast |Pocketcast |Google podcasts| Breaker
Check her out on Instagram @cakes_by_la ***Are you a Sickle Cell Warrior/Survivor? If yes, you can also share your silent battles with us....***Whatsapp: 08067550377 *** IG:@crescent_family *** How to listen: anchor.fm/sussan-obiechina |Spotify | Overcast| Radiopodcast |Pocketcast |Google podcasts| Breaker
Apr 25, 202127:08
A WARRIOR MUM WITH A POSITIVE MINDSET: Mrs. Joy Mari
Today, we featured a Sickle Cell Warrior and mother who recently put to bed (her first child). She dished out, without reservations, encouraging and inspiring words to keep warriors going on the struggle to live with a health condition that has so far posed a threat to their lives. She has also made it a norm to dedicate her social media contents and lifestyle to sickle cell advocacy and trust me, it is making waves. ***Are you a Sickle Cell Warrior/Survivor? If yes, you can also share your silent battles with us....***Whatsapp: 08067550377 *** IG:@crescent_family *** How to listen: anchor.fm/sussan-obiechina |Spotify | Overcast| Radiopodcast |Pocketcast |Google podcasts| Breaker
Apr 11, 202148:19
I FIND JOY EVEN IN MY PAIN: ROSANJE EBUNIFEOLUWA
Happy Easter to all my lovely listeners, most especially, Sickle Cell Warriors. I pray that the risen Christ will bring total healing, blessings and joy your path. Amen! On today’s episode, our Easter special guest, Rosanje, a young student, who is presently battling complications that are even way more than Sickle Cell complications, has given us hope, inspired us and of course made us understand the practical aspect of what we are celebrating today, through her inspiring story. According to Rosanje, “I derive joy in my pain”. LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE TO GET THE FULL MEANING OF HER PHRASE. ***Are you a Sickle Cell Warrior/Survivor? If yes, you can also share your silent battles with us....***Whatsapp: 08067550377 *** IG:@crescent_family *** How to listen: anchor.fm/sussan-obiechina |Spotify | Overcast| Radiopodcast |Pocketcast |Google podcasts| Breaker
Apr 04, 202118:13
“...doesn’t matter how long you live; what matters is the impact made”: ADEBIMPE AGOOLA
An accountant and the founder of Peculiar Treasure Sickle Cell Initiative, has shared with us her silent battles with Sickle Cell and how she suffered marital rejection. Her love for advocating and volunteering has led her to starting up an initiative to assist in the growth of the Sickle Cell Community. DO NOT MISS THIS JUICY EPISODE.
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Mar 28, 202120:32
1 warrior, 6 deadly Sickle Cell complications.
On today’s episode, Japheth aka Jaybarry Blessed Child, our guest from the last episode will be educating us on various Sickle Cell complications he has personally experienced and some of them he is presently battling with at the moment. Please do well to listen to the end and share as well, it is very educative. To speak directly to Japheth send a DM to Instagram @jaybarryblessedchild or WhatsApp: 07061668414. DON’T MISS THIS EPISODE!!! ***Are you a Sickle Cell Warrior/Survivor? If yes, you can also share your silent battles with us....***Whatsapp: 08067550377 *** IG:@crescent_family *** How to listen: anchor.fm/sussan-obiechina |Spotify | Overcast| Radiopodcast |Pocketcast |Google podcasts| Breaker
Feb 28, 202101:09:59
HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY
Lovely valentine messages from Faith, Shalom and Japheth of Crescent Family, a support group that brings warriors together for one common goal. ***Are you a Sickle Cell Warrior/Survivor? If yes, you can also share your silent battles with us....***Whatsapp: 08067550377 *** IG:@crescent_family *** How to listen: anchor.fm/sussan-obiechina |Spotify | Overcast| Radiopodcast |Pocketcast |Google podcasts| Breaker
Feb 14, 202105:32
“A warrior with a difference”: MAKINDE TITILAYO OF PEARL INITIATIVE
An inspiring, motivating, educating, encouraging and knowledge packed episode it was with MAKINDE TITILAYO OF PEARL INITIATIVE. A young lady who has taken it upon herself, “against all odds”, to bear the burden of Sickle Cell warriors out there, educate them and sensitize the public about the condition. TITILAYO, like every other amazing guests on this Podcast, has once again debunked a strong myth that has always surrounded the condition, which is “Sickle Cell Warriors cannot live long or achieve anything in life, because they are weak”. DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS EPISODE!!! Share if you find it interesting and inspiring. PODCAST INFO
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Feb 07, 202121:43
“The strength of a woman”: YVONNE UBIARO, a sickle cell warrior and mother of 4.
So much positivity and strength went down in this episode as we had Yvonne Ubairo, share her silent battles as a 30 year old Sickle Cell Warrior and an amazing strong mother of four beautiful children. Our guest, who is from London, UK is self employed, runs a couple of companies and manages events. ***Are you a Sickle Cell Warrior/Survivor? If yes, you can also share your silent battles with us....***Whatsapp: 08067550377 *** IG:@crescent_family *** How to listen: anchor.fm/sussan-obiechina |Spotify | Overcast | google podcasts | pocketcasts
Jan 31, 202114:60
Even “broken crayons still color”: DAMILOLA AJIBADE (Founder Damilola Sickle Cell Foundation).
A total inspiration to the Sickle Cell Community, Damilola AJIBADE, has given us the entire scope of how she took back the control of her life from the hands of Sickle Cell. In her kind and inspiring words, she advised the public and warriors as well, on what Sickle Cell entails and how to live above it. ***Are you a Sickle Cell Warrior/Survivor? If yes, you can also share your silent battles with us to inspire others....***Whatsapp: 08067550377 *** IG:@crescent_family *** How to listen: anchor.fm/sussan-obiechina |Spotify | Overcast| Breaker| Google Podcast| PocketCasts
Jan 24, 202116:21
She’s got Sickled Cells with the heart of a WARRIOR!!! (Barr. Mrs. Uchenna)
This episode happens to be one of my favorites, because of how beefed up, interesting and inspiring with no reservations. We featured a Sickle Cell Warrior who is also a wife and a mother of two. In our discussion with her, she gave us in details her ordeal with Sickle Cell and the things she did to be at the top, regardless of all the challenges it came with. You really don’t want to miss this, I promise you.
***Are you a Sickle Cell Warrior/Survivor? If yes, you can also share your silent battles with us....***Whatsapp: 08067550377 *** IG:@crescent_family *** How to listen: anchor.fm/sussan-obiechina |Spotify | Overcast and lots more.
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Jan 10, 202135:53
WELCOME TO 2021: A year of good health and back to back success
Let’s be all positive about this year and let go of the past and every form of negativity! I believe in you; you should also believe in yourself. We promise to bring to you amazing and interesting episodes of SILENT BATTLES (a warrior’s story), this year and beyond. ***Are you a Sickle Cell Warrior/Survivor? If yes, you can also share your silent battles with us....***Whatsapp: 08067550377 *** IG:@crescent_family *** How to listen: anchor.fm/sussan-obiechina |Spotify | Overcast.
Jan 03, 202102:38
A WARRIOR AND A QUEEN (Miss Tourism Nigeria, Southern Queen): EBIKA OLUOHU
On today’s episode, we have a very exciting guest, in the person of Miss Ebika Oluohu, the 9th Miss Tourism Nigeria (Southern Queen). In this episode, she proved to us that, she is not just a Sickle Cell survivor/warrior, but a true queen indeed. In her chatty, playful and educative discussion with us, she narrated in details, her silent battles with Sickle Cell and how she has been able to overcome it in order to achieve all she has in her 26 years on earth. ***Are you a Sickle Cell Warrior/Survivor? If yes, you can also share your silent battles with us....***Whatsapp: 08067550377 *** IG:@crescent_family *** How to listen: anchor.fm/sussan-obiechina |Spotify | Overcast.
Dec 27, 202019:35
A PRODUCT OF GOD’S GRACE: A young lady who literally lives by her name.
In today’s episode, a young lady, in the person of SCHOLASTICA, briefly walked us through her life as a Sickle Cell Warrior. In the midst of the pains, struggles and limitations, she has built her trust and hope in God, who has in turn given her all the strength she needs to conquer. Don’t miss this!!! ***Are you a Sickle Cell Warrior/Survivor? If yes, you can also share your silent battles with us.... ***Whatsapp: 08067550377 *** IG:@crescent_family *** How to listen: anchor.fm/sussan-obiechina |Spotify | Overcast.
Dec 13, 202008:52
According to BAMA MICHAEL:..... | Shoutout to JAYBARRY THE BLESSED CHILD
Sincere apologies for the abrupt two weeks break from our podcast program “SILENT BATTLES (a warrior’s story)”. Due to unavoidable, unforeseen circumstances, we were not able to publish last weeks episode and this week as well, our guest was unavoidably absent. But that shouldn’t discourage you from listening to this amazing publication that was put together to inspire our listeners with strong words of encouragement from WARRIORS who have made huge waves so far in their line of profession. They are also big inspiration and models to so many out there, including non warriors. In this publication we gave a shoutout to one amazing strong fighter, in the person of JAPHETH EZEKIEL MAICHIBI, popularly known as “JAYBARRY BLESSED CHILD”. He will be undergoing a major surgery this week as a result of complications caused by Sickle Cell; yet, the great warrior has not for once lost hope or faith in God and his positive mindset is commendable and contagious. Please do not miss out on this publication, it’s a must listen to and I hope you get something out of it. ***Are you a Sickle Cell Warrior/Survivor? If yes, you can also share your silent battles with us....***Whatsapp: 08067550377 *** IG:@crescent_family *** How to listen: anchor.fm/sussan-obiechina |Spotify | Overcast.
Dec 06, 202010:21
“THE UNSTOPPABLE FORCE THAT KEEPS ME GOING”. -Frans Idiege-
In as much as we almost did not publish this episode today, it turned out really beefed up, educative, inspiring and filled with so much HOPE and energy. Frans Idiege took us through his entire journey, from childhood, through adulthood, living with Sickle Cell and it is really worth listening to. In the midst of his challenges, he found strength and carved a niche for himself. ***Are you a Sickle Cell Warrior/Survivor? If yes, you can also share your silent battles with us....***Whatsapp: 08067550377 *** IG:@crescent_family *** How to listen: anchor.fm/sussan-obiechina |Spotify | Overcast.
Nov 22, 202030:27
WOW!!! A LITERAL WARRIOR PRINCESS. You don’t want to miss this episode featuring SHALOM YOHANNA
On this episode, we featured a “LITERAL WARRIOR PRINCESS”, who inspired us with her “SILENT BATTLES” and also freely gave a word of advice to warriors and the public in general. ***Are you a Sickle Cell Warrior/Survivor? If yes, you can also share your silent battles with us....***Whatsapp: 08067550377 *** IG:@crescent_family *** How to listen: anchor.fm/sussan-obiechina |Spotify | Overcast.
Nov 15, 202018:14
SMART BEYOND THE SICKLED LIFE: Afolayan Abayomi Azeez
On today’s episode of SILENT BATTLES (a warrior’s story), we featured a 23 year old blogger and coach, who shared with us his silent battles with Sickle Cell, the terrible stigmatization and discrimination he suffered as a child and finally dished out loads of advice for both Sickle Cell warriors and the public. Listen and be inspired! ***Are you a Sickle Cell Warrior/Survivor? If yes, you can also share your silent battles with us....***Whatsapp: 08067550377 *** IG:@abujascdfam *** email: abujaSCDfamily@gmail.com *** How to listen: anchor.fm/sussan-obiechina |Spotify | Overcast.
Nov 08, 202023:13
Such an emotional episode with Joan Jonah, my “LITTLE WONDER” (as I would call her).
This episode is a “must listen”; our guest, JOAN OWALAMA JONAH gave her all amidst emotions. I call her “A LITTLE WONDER” because she is just a young girl and still a student, but has so far fought a good fight and is still fighting and conquering. BE INSPIRED ***Are you a Sickle Cell Warrior/Survivor? If yes, you can also share your silent battles with us....***Whatsapp: 08067550377 *** IG:@abujascdfam *** email: abujaSCDfamily@gmail.com *** How to listen: anchor.fm/sussan-obiechina |Spotify | Overcast.
Nov 01, 202022:39
RAJI FAITH: I AM BREAKING OUT OF MY SHELL TO FIGHT SICKLE CELL AND ITS CHALLENGES.
In this episode, Faith has shared with us her journey in overcoming the stigmatization and discrimination of sickle cell by taking bold steps towards breaking out of her shell. She shared her challenges and experience with the condition and also gave words of advice to not just sickle cell warriors, but also people out there who have chosen to overlook the consequences of going into marriage(s) with the wrong genotype compatibility. ***Are you a Sickle Cell Warrior/Survivor? If yes, you can also share your silent battles with us....***Whatsapp: 08067550377 *** IG:@abujascdfam *** email: abujaSCDfamily@gmail.com *** How to listen: anchor.fm/sussan-obiechina |Spotify | Overcast.
Oct 25, 202011:52
“THE SICKLED MOTIVATOR”, Judith Ojonugwa reveals the secret of her success. Don’t miss this!
Matthew Judith Ojonugwa is a sickle cell survivor and the founder of JUDITH OJONUGWA SICKLE CELL FOUNDATION. In this episode, she detailed the importance of always staying positive against all odds. She shared her silent battles with sickle cell and how she has built positive steps for herself to climb above the limitations of the disorder. **** Are you a sickle cell warrior/survivor? If yes, you too can share your story to inspire others. You can reach out to us on WhatsApp: 08067550377 ** IG: @abujascd_fam ** Email: abujaSCDfamily@gmail.com
Oct 18, 202008:56
A SUPER HUMAN’S mini story of her silent battles with Sickle Cell Disorder and it’s challenges.
FAITH AKHAME is a Sickle Cell Warrior, Social Media Manager and a Model, who is not just bearing her name in vain, but literally living it. Even in her crisis, she fought against all odds to share a bit of her story in order to inspire other warriors and people living with different chronic medical conditions, in general. Are you a sickle cell warrior looking to share your own story as well to inspire others? Well, look no more because you have found the right channel, created specifically and exclusively for you. Reach out to us via WhatsApp: 08067550377, Drop a message via Instagram: @abujascd_fam or email us: abujascdfamily@gmail.com
Oct 11, 202005:58
October 4, 2020
Oct 04, 202000:55
A true BLESSED CHILD (Sickle Cell Warrior and song writer)
This is the first ever episode of Silent battles, featuring JAPHETH EZEKIEL MAICHIBI a.k.a Jaybarry BlessedChild. He is a Sickle Cell Warrior/Survivor, a student and a song/inspirational writer, who tells his stories and inspire other sickle cell warriors through writing and singing.
Oct 04, 202006:07