Dr Emma Karari

Dr Emma Karari I am a practicing medical doctor for 29 years; as a consultant physician for 23 years and as a cardiologist for 20 years.

Cardiologist & Consultant Physician Cardio Services

Lecturer University of Nairobi @ Faculty of Health Sciences

Soul Health Coach and Co Founder PDI (Personal Development Institute) Africa & Beyond and TKC (The Kingdom Connect) I also teach as a Senior Lecturer in the University of Nairobi school of Medicine for 26 years as of now. I run a part time private practice at Essential Cardio Services where I render personalized, holistic care for all patients and I mentor aspiring specialist Physicians and cardiologists

I am also a Soul Health Coach with a mission to restore hope it's lost it due to disease or soul wounds. I help people heal from the diseases and Soul wounds and help them open their eyes, see and harness the jewel God has deposited in each one of them for His glory.

Your prosperity depends on the prosperity of your soul
01/03/2026

Your prosperity depends on the prosperity of your soul

As a cardiologist, I spend my days listening to hearts.Not just heart sounds—but heart stories.
01/03/2026

As a cardiologist, I spend my days listening to hearts.

Not just heart sounds—but heart stories.

Listen to your body. Honour your heart.
27/02/2026

Listen to your body. Honour your heart.

Something could be wrong but the wrong could just be the beginning
26/02/2026

Something could be wrong but the wrong could just be the beginning

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26/02/2026

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26/02/2026

YOU DON’T NEED PERMISSION TO REST.

26/02/2026

YOU DON’T NEED TO CRASH TO START HEALING.

The Hidden Health Risks of Empathy: Why Caring Too Much Can Harm YouIn my years of practice as a cardiologist and a cons...
26/02/2026

The Hidden Health Risks of Empathy: Why Caring Too Much Can Harm You

In my years of practice as a cardiologist and a consultant physician, I’ve noticed something striking:

💙Those who are highly empathetic — the ones who feel deeply for others and often put everyone else’s needs before their own — tend to neglect themselves. They become so busy carrying other people’s pain that they forget to take care of their own health.

✅At first, this looks noble, and admirable and motivates the empath. But over time, it becomes harmful.

🤦🏽‍♀️Empaths often:

Ignore their own needs while rushing to solve other people’s problems.

Carry emotional burdens that aren’t theirs to carry.

Feel guilty for resting, saying “no,” or prioritizing themselves.

Unfortunately, this emotional weight shows up in the body. I’ve seen many develop:

Anxiety, worry, and panic attacks, even depression often over other peoples problems!

Digestive issues such as acidity, ulcers, or irritable bowel syndrome

Autoimmune disorders such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis and other connective tissue disorders

Neurological disorders such as frequent headaches including migraine and tension headaches, brain fog

Stress because their personal assignments, family, work, businesses get neglected and some fail

High blood pressure and heart strain, burn out and more

Why does this happen?
Because the body doesn’t separate emotional stress from physical stress. When you constantly absorb other people’s problems, your body remains on “high alert,” releasing stress hormones like adrenaline and cortisol. Over time, this wears down your immune system, digestive system, joints, and even your heart.


Attitude determines behavior
22/02/2026

Attitude determines behavior

22/02/2026

Our emotions are driving powers of our lives

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Nairobi West
00202

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Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
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