Manned Up Conversations
Manned Up Conversations is a dynamic platform committed to fostering open, honest, and transformative discussions among men from all walks of life. Our mission is to challenge outdated notions of masculinity and provide a safe space where men can freely explore their emotions, experiences, and struggles without fear of judgment.
Through insightful content and interactive dialogue, Manned Up Conversations encourages personal growth, emotional intelligence, and meaningful change in the lives of men across Africa and beyond.
We envision a world where men break free from societal expectations, embracing vulnerability and emotional well-being as strengths rather than weaknesses. By promoting open conversations and a culture of mutual support, we empower men to lead more authentic, fulfilling lives—positively impacting their communities, relationships, and future generations.
Episodes
79 episodes
Managing Bipolar Mood Disorder Through Poetry with Delile Ndumo
This Mental Health Awareness Month, we welcome long-time supporter Delile Ndumo to share his powerful story of life following his 2012 diagnosis with Bipolar Mood Disorder.Delile's struggles were awakened by the suppressed grief followin...
Navigating Identity and Connection in Men's Conversations
In this episode, I reflect on a key tension in men's healing work: empathy vs. judgment, and whether my voice as an African man should only be directed toward African men. While firmly committed to centering African stories, I explores what it ...
Beyond Talk Therapy: A Journey of Trauma, Healing & Psychedelics with Alex Abraham
Tune into this deeply personal conversation with Alex Abraham, author of Trauma and Ecstasy. Alex shares his deeply personal journey through repressed childhood trauma, including sexual abuse and its physical manifestations...
Suffering in Silence - A Story of Trauma & Recovery with Captain Adam Meyers
In this deeply personal interview, Police Captain, Adam Meyers bravely shares his journey following a critical shooting incident in 2016, the subsequent struggles with trauma, depression, and unhealthy coping mechanisms, and his eventual path t...
Exploring Positive Masculinity for Gender Equity with Chelepe Mocwana
In this episode Kgaugelo Habyane engages in an insightful discussion with Chelepe Mocwana. We explore the complexities of positive masculinities as a vital tool for achieving gender equity. Chelepe shares his experiences and persp...
Designing Meaningful Moments of Pause with Charles Achampong
Join Kgaugelo Habyane in this insightful conversation with Charles Achampong as they explore the importance of family time, the transformative power of travel, and the necessity of creating moments of pause in our busy lives. Charles shares his...
Shifting From Debate To Dialogue with Rooken Podesta
"What are you trying to take care of?" – a simple yet powerful question that shifts the way we engage in conversations.In a world where men are often told to suppress emotions, solve problems alone, and dominate rather than dial...
Reclaiming Communal Love Among Men
In a world where violence, disconnection, and individualism seem to overshadow compassion, we ask: Where’s the love? In this episode of Manned Up Conversations, we explore the concept of communal love a love that affirms, nurt...
The Road To Hell Is Paved With Good Intentions
Shoutout to you if you're joining us for the first time, and thank you for coming back to listen; your support is greatly appreciated.The first episode for 2025 is inspired by Ms Lauryn Hill's Motives and Thoughts, The Trial of Socrates...
Fighting The Good Fight with Cassius "Hitman" Baloyi
Shoutout to you if you're joining us for the first time, and thank you for coming back to listen; your support is greatly appreciated.In this episode, I speak former 6x boxing champ Cassius Hitman Baloyi about his glory days in the ring...
Exploring Talents and Learning From Experiences with Batsile "BOY Wonder" Ramasodi
Shoutout to you if you're joining us for the first time, and thank you for coming back to listen; your support is greatly appreciated.In this episode, I speak with artist extraordinaire Batsile "BOY Wonder" Ramasodi on his artistic path...
Becoming Mentally Healthy with Tshegofatso Sephula
Shoutout to you if you're joining us for the first time, and thank you for coming back to listen; your support is greatly appreciated.In this episode we expand on a conversation we had with Tshegofatso Sephula on a mental health awarene...
Reflections On Black Male Privilege
Shoutout to you if you're joining us for the first time, and thank you for coming back to listen; your support is greatly appreciated. We've covered many conversations over the last three years, while going through some books, res...
Reflections On The Gender Empathy Gap
Shoutout to you if you're joining us for the first time, and thank you for coming back to listen; your support is greatly appreciated.I was intrigued by an article shared by
Exploring The Journey of a Conscientious Objector with Kyle Toon
Shoutout to you if you're joining us for the first time, and thank you for coming back to listen; your support is greatly appreciated.In this episode we explore an uncommon but interesting story of a US Army conscientious objector and...
Why Silence Isn't Always Golden with Leon De Beer
Shoutout to you if you're joining us for the first time, and thank you for coming back to listen; your support is greatly appreciated.We talk about men's coping mechanisms and how seeking help—or not—can lead to mental health issues and...
Unlocking The Keys To Self Mastery with Met_a_morphosis
Shoutout to you if you're joining us for the first time, and thank you for coming back to listen; your support is greatly appreciated.In this exciting talk with the quantum leaping physicist, we discuss knowing thyself from several of v...
Creating Care Uptake Points For Men with Dr Vuyo Yokwe
Thanks for listening if you are joining for the first time, hope you enjoy the conversation and peace and love to you for coming back to listen.Although the term "safe spaces" is frequently used in casual conversations, what does it act...
Protect Your Critical Thinking From Patriarchy with Kneo Mokgopa
Thanks for listening if you are joining for the first time, hope you enjoy the conversation and peace and love to you for coming back to listen.Many males avoid using the word patriarchy because they perceive it as an attack on their ge...
Exploring Men's Emotional Language with Matthew Steele
Thanks for listening if you are joining for the first time, hope you enjoy the conversation and peace and love to you for coming back to listen.On episode 60 we explore men's emotional language with Clinical Psychologist, Matthew Steele...
Father Wounds & Black Male Stereotypes with Malose Langa
Thanks for listening if you are joining for the first time, hope you enjoy the conversation and peace and love to you for coming back to listen.On episode 59 I met with Malose Langa at The University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg t...
Reflections on Faith, Leadership & Relationships with Ratiba Mohale
Thanks for listening if you are joining for the first time, hope you enjoy the conversation and peace and love to you for coming back to listen. On episode 58 I speak to Marketing Executive, Podcast and Radio host Ratiba Mohale about hi...
Why Men Keep Their Emotional Pain Invisible
Through reading his books, articles and watching Tom Golden on his YouTube channel, Men Are Good, his work opened my e...
The Healing Power of Music with Graeme Sacks
Welcome to Season 4 of Manned Up Conversations. If you are new to the platform, thank you for tuning in. I invite you to listen in with an open mind, our stories and conversations give you a refreshing perspective on manhood, reflections ...
Starting Over with Anele Ndlovu
In our latest episode, we close off with a conversation with Anele Ndlovu, a women's leadership and mental health advocate who also runs an engaging platform "The Tea with Anele Ndlovu." We catch up after several interactions since her first me...
