EP 114: Special Episode with Kofi Josephs – The Courage to Stay

by | Oct 10, 2025

In this special episode, we’re joined by professional basketball player and mental health advocate Kofi Josephs.

Kofi’s story takes us far beyond the game – from the pressure of performing at the highest level, to the loneliness that can come with chasing a dream across continents.

He opens up about loss, identity, and what it really takes to stay when walking away would be easier.

This is an honest, powerful conversation about resilience, purpose, and learning how to find yourself in the moments that test you most.

 

Highlights:

(04:12) When chasing your dream starts to feel lonely

(11:36) The thin line between fear and excitement

(35:08) What depression really feels like from the inside

(41:20) The story behind Why Not I

(48:03) Learning to dance in the rain

 

Links from this episode:

Samaritans

Open Counseling

Why Not I

Why Not I Instagram

Kofi Josephs Instagram

 

 

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Ngozi Weller

Ngozi Weller is a culture change consultant and an ICF accredited coach who helps build resilience into your business by creating psychologically safe workplaces that enable employees to thrive.

Obehi Alofoje

Obehi is a psychologist and culture change consultant who helps senior HR and business leaders reduce employee burnout, absenteeism & talent attrition through mental wellbeing strategy, training & coaching.

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