The Bearing

Send us a Text Message. Marriage is a significant milestone, and preparing for it financially and emotionally is crucial for its success. But how much exactly should a man have before he can get married? Does taking this big step require financial readiness? Join us on Today's Weekly podcast to find out.

Send us a Text Message. Trauma experienced when losing someone, often referred to as grief, involves intense emotional, psychological, and sometimes physical distress in response to the death of a loved one. How do people deal with the trauma of losing someone? Why is it difficult for someone to overcome this trauma? In this episode of The Bearing, we listen to the personal story of Hassana with the hope of finding answers to these questions.

Send us a Text Message. The days where one needed a friend to connect with a host of other friends are fast becoming obsolete- A little tap on the net does the magic!. In this episode of The Bearing, we uncover the truth and dynamics of online dating.

Send us a Text Message. Aisha is a 24-year-old lady who is heavily pregnant. Like many expectant mothers, she dreams of delivering a healthy baby safe and sound. But, unlike many, she faces severe economic challenges that make even the most basic antenatal care and preparations for her baby's arrival seem out of reach. Join us on The Bearing to hear her story.

Send us a Text Message. What would you do if, as a student, you discover that you could make a lot of money on social media, especially if you struggle to find food to eat? What would you do if, as a parent, your child decides to drop out to make money online? Join us on The Bearing to find out what some students and parents did when faced with the same dilemma.

Send us a Text Message. As they grow older, many people look back on their life and regret certain actions or inactions; missed opportunities or unfulfilled goals. In this episode of The Bearing, we will be at the most common of these regrets and how to avoid them. Are you young? Join us as you may learn some lessons you will never regret in future.

Send us a Text Message. Marriage is a new experience for couples, especially young girls. Hence the need to teach a bride-to-be the things to expect and how to manage them, because how they are approached can make or mar the marriage. What are those things and why do parents shy away from telling their children about them? In this episode of The Bearing, we try to find out how ignorance of those things can and does lead to a high rate of divorce in northern Nigeria.

Send us a Text Message. A spec is a list of qualities that a person wants in a potential wife or husband. Do you have one? How do you craft a spec for a successful marriage? In this episode of The Bearing, young men and women share with us how discovering their spec led to a successful marriage.

Send us a Text Message. There is never an end to getting to know someone especially when it involves marriage Is it okay to live with your partner, or fiancé before marriage? Join us on this episode of our weekly podcast as we find out,

Send us a Text Message. The final of the 34th AFCON edition is set. Nigeria will play hosts Ivory Coast on Sunday, in what promises to be a nail-biter. The Super Eagles are in the final for the first time since 2013 after beating South Africa in the semi-final on penalties. And are gunning for their fourth win in the history of AFCON Do they have what it takes? Join us on this episode of our weekly podcast, as we find out

Send us a Text Message. Marriage is built on the promise of loyalty and fidelity to one’s spouse. But what happens when that promise is broken? Cheating is a complex and controversial issue that affects many couples in different ways. Some people may consider cheating as any form of emotional or physical intimacy outside the marriage, while others may have more flexible boundaries. But the question remains: should cheaters confess their infidelity to their partners, or keep it a secret? In this podcast, we will explore the pros and cons of honesty in marriage, and how cheating can impact the relationship.

Send us a Text Message. A healthy work environment is very necessary to boost morale and increase productivity, but unfortunately just like a healthy workplace exists, a toxic workplace also exists. In this episode of our weekly podcast, we understand what constitutes a toxic workplace and how employees can identify one.

Send us a Text Message. Water contains no protein, carbs or fats, so does it have any nutritional value? What are those things about water you’ve never heard about? Join us on this episode of the weekly podcast as we look at things about water you’ve never heard about.

Send us a Text Message. Thrift shopping is getting recognized and more in vogue nowadays mainly because of the high cost of living in Nigeria. But could that be the only reason? How many Nigerians can do without thrifting? In this episode of our Weekly podcast, we look at the thrift culture in Nigeria and share simple tips to boost your thrifting game.

Send us a Text Message. It is common in Nigeria to hear some discouraging words like “making first class doesn’t guarantee good jobs. But does it? In this episode of our weekly Podcast, we are asking if graduating with a first class is worth it in Nigeria today.

Send us a Text Message. Gambling online is an appealing extra source of income for more and more young Nigerians struggling to make ends meet in the battered economy. Is there any young Nigerian that can boast of never playing a football bet at some point in their lives? In this episode, we find out as we also look at the psychological impact to sports betting on young Nigerians

Send us a Text Message. Getting married is a very important milestone and decision in a man’s life. Some make that decision quite early and some struggle with it for the longest time, while some never take the marriage step! What age is appropriate for men to get married? In this episode of our Weekly podcast, we will be shifting the societal norms and asking what the appropriate age for marriage is for men.

Send us a Text Message. The tussle between the wife and the husband’s concubine is a long standing one that is as old as time. Many women have been reportedly beaten up, stripped naked or wounded by thugs sent after them because they were having an affair with husbands of other women. In this episode of our weekly, we talk about best ways a wife should react to her husband’s side chick.

Send us a Text Message. A side chick is a woman one dates in addition to a girlfriend or wife, usually in secret. Are you one? How did you know you were one? In this episode of our weekly podcast, young women share with us how they discovered they were the other woman.

Send us a Text Message. Who gets what has caused rift in families. This can easily be solved with the presence of a will. In this episode of our weekly podcast, we look at why it’s important to own a will.