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Teddy Muthusi | Why Am I THAT Guy Who Blessings Keep Chasing?

· 1 h 31 min · Episode 22 · Explicit

Episode Teddy Muthusi | Why Am I THAT Guy Who Blessings Keep Chasing?

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Teddy Muthusi on Creativity, Chaos, and Choosing Help

Teddy Muthusi, forever the guy who reads “KEEP OFF THE GRASS” and immediately tests the lawn, traces how a rebellious, theatre-leaning kid grew into a celebrated creative and radio personality, then how the same wired-differently energy slid into partying, substances, burnout, paranoia, and the hard reality of bipolar disorder (and later an ADHD diagnosis).

He punctures the myth that drugs or manic highs make better ideas, describing, instead, the cost: lost jobs, lost money, strained relationships, and moments that nearly ended everything. What pulls him through is a mix of rehab, the right meds and doctor, therapy, brutal self-honesty, supportive colleagues and family, and daily accountability—plus a stubborn refusal to stop.

His blunt takeaway for anyone spiralling: stop telling yourself “I’ve got this,” and get help.

Credits:

Gab Master (AKA The Host): Carol Musyoka

Ball Juggler (AKA The Producers): Wangui Njoroge and Eric Ruhi

Whip Cracker (AKA The Director): Wangui Njoroge

Kissungu Mingi (AKA Script Writer): Eric Ruhi

Lights, Camera, Action: Snapnest Photography

Motion Graphics: Nyambura Irungu

The Big Kahuna (AKA Executive Producer): Carol Musyoka

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