In a warm, transformative gathering, Recharge Life Centre’s 2025 Women’s Mental Health Conference, themed “Rejuvenate 25,” created a sanctuary of  total and all-inclusive well-being for all. It blended expert insight with emotional depth. The event fostered  self-discovery, and inclusive well-being, reminding all   that true wellness begins from within.

It offered a moment of total and holistic upliftment which include physical, emotional, mental, and psychological refreshing. People from all walks of life gathered for this 2025 Women’s Mental Health Conference, held at the University of Lagos (Unilag).

The conference was organised in partnership with the Women’s Forum of the Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, University of Lagos Branch. No doubt, the gathering felt less like a formal event and more like a shared sanctuary. It was truly a space where hearts could breathe, and minds could awaken to new possibilities for living well.

Nurturing Women’s Mental Health

Ediri Ose-Edinle, the Lead Psychotherapist at The Recharge Life Centre, gave the opening remark. She explained that the center nurtures and empowers women through a holistic, 360-degree approach to well-being, with a special focus on mental health.

She affirmed that in today’s world, women juggle countless roles. They are professionals, mothers, wives, sisters, and community builders. Meanwhile, they silently navigate mental, physical, and social pressures that often go unseen. Thus, she softly shared, “is why we created this space  a moment to pause, heal, and learn that caring for yourself is not a sign of weakness, but a bold act of strength.”

Beyond Gender: An Inclusive Sanctuary

Yet, this year’s conference truly stood out. It transcended gender, evolving into something bigger than its name. Though it began as a space for women, Rejuvenate 25 has, over the years, grown into a gathering that quietly cares for everyone’s well-being. Each edition now welcomes a significant number of men. They openly confess the profound transformation they have experienced. Many even bring friends and encourage others to attend. For them, the draw is not simply the theme or the title. Instead, it is the honest, practical knowledge and deep human warmth they find at The Recharge Life Centre’s annual Whole Women Conference as a place where well-being, community, and authentic living matter more than labels.

Expert Guidance and Practical Wisdom

This year’s conference featured an inspiring lineup. Medical professionals, mental health experts, top CEOs, and business leaders all gathered. Their purpose was not to lecture, but to truly counsel, mentor, and connect.

Experienced counselling professionals offered one-on-one sessions. Seasoned medical practitioners from Lagos State Teaching Hospital added their trusted expertise. This grounded every conversation in knowledge and empathy.

Ediri Ose-Ediale set the emotional tone in her session on “Optimal Mind.” She gently unveiled hidden wounds many carry. These included childhood trauma that leaves adult fears, cultural biases that shrink ambition, and unspoken grief that quietly shapes choices. She urged everyone, “Ask yourself: what old stories do you still believe as truth? And are they serving your life today?” Her words reminded the audience that mental health is not just a concept, but a reality – one that can either lift us forward or hold us back.

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Heart Health and Hormonal Harmony

The keynote speaker, Dr. Laja Odunuga, a public health expert, deepened this holistic message. He focused on the heart itself, describing it not only as a biological marvel but as a living metaphor for resilience and care. He explained in vivid detail the difference between heart attack and cardiac arrest. The medical expert shared signs like chest pain, dizziness, and shortness of breath that should never be ignored. With professional thoughtfulness, he urged practical steps. These included quitting alcohol and smoking, reducing sugar, embracing balanced diets rich in vegetables and whole foods, and tailoring exercise to individual health. His message was not one of fear, but of love: protect the heart that makes every hope, every laughter, and every embrace possible.

Adding a further human layer, Dr. Ola Oludiya, humanitarian health advocate, spoke about the delicate rhythm of women’s hormones across life stages. He described how these natural shifts can affect mood, skin, and energy. This sometimes leaves women feeling unsettled or misunderstood. His call was clear and comforting, urging all to embrace preventive care and go for regular check-ups. He stressed understanding these changes not as faults but as natural transitions that deserve patience, knowledge, and gratitude. He also spoke of health insurance’s value, reminding all that investing in preventive care is not a luxury, but a promise to live fuller, longer lives.

Beyond Sessions: An Experiential Journey

Beyond words, the conference itself was an experience of warmth and discovery. The breakout sessions were another deeply human highlight. They offered a rare, honest window into the lived experiences of top industry experts. These experts openly discussed their own paths to mental balance.

Participants heard heartfelt advice on various topics. This included refusing to let others define success, setting gentle but firm boundaries, and being intentional about one’s goals rather than running on autopilot. Experts also spoke of the quiet strength in building solid support systems. They highlighted the wisdom of embracing flexibility both at work and in daily life to create space for real rest. Most liberating of all was the courage to simply say “no” when something no longer serves your well-being. These intimate conversations transformed theory into something deeply relatable. They showed everyone present that mental wellness is not an abstract goal, but a lived, everyday practice built through mindful choices, self-awareness, and compassionate discipline.

And throughout the hall, partner brands created something rare. It felt more like an experiential market of care. Participants tasted different brands live and direct, mixed right there in their presence. This was a special reconnection. They asked questions directly to brand representatives who listened, thus turning shopping into something tactile and personal. Products were offered at specially discounted prices, making wellness feel not only desirable but truly accessible. In the midst of all that closeness, the tasting, the feeling, and learning before buying built trust and joy that few events manage to achieve. There was something quietly powerful in knowing that these experts—whether doctors, counsellors, or brand creators—were real people whose backgrounds, expertise, and compassion gave weight to every conversation.

A Sanctuary for Healing

In a society where silence often surrounds emotional pain, the organisers of Rejuvenate 25 succeeded. They created a space where questions were welcome and healing felt both personal and shared.

Truly, what lingered was the warmth of voices reminding everyone, men and women alike, that living well is not just about surviving. It’s about choosing joy, knowledge, and self-care daily. It was the comfort of knowing that mental health, heart health, and emotional well-being are intertwined. They deserve attention not tomorrow, but today.

In those shared hours, Rejuvenate 25 became more than a women’s conference; it became living proof that true wellness speaks to everyone. At its heart, it is not about gender, but about life itself. And in the tender glow of that afternoon, healing did not just feel possible: it felt beautifully, powerfully real.

This year’s edition features four phases, and the last phase will be coming up on July 19, 2025.

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