Best Kgaugelo Habyane Podcasts (2025)

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Beyond Talk Therapy: A Journey of Trauma, Healing & Psychedelics with Alex Abraham 36:22

17d ago36:22

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Send us a text 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. He candidly discusses the limitations of traditional healing methods like talk therapy in addressing deep-seat…

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Suffering in Silence - A Story of Trauma & Recovery with Captain Adam Meyers 1:01:08

1M ago1:01:08

1:01:08

Send us a text 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 to recovery and mental health advocacy. This powerful conversation cuts through the often st…

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Exploring Positive Masculinity for Gender Equity with Chelepe Mocwana 1:17:09

1M ago1:17:09

1:17:09

Send us a text 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 perspectives on redefining masculinity beyond patriarchal norms, emphasising the importance of empathy, self-a…

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Designing Meaningful Moments of Pause with Charles Achampong 48:32

2M ago48:32

48:32

Send us a text 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 experiences from taking a year-long trip around the world with his family and the profound…

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Shifting From Debate To Dialogue with Rooken Podesta 45:58

2M ago45:58

45:58

Send us a text "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 dialog, how do we create space for deeper, more meaningful connections? Rooken Podesta is the perfect man to e…

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Reclaiming Communal Love Among Men 21:02

3M ago21:02

21:02

Send us a text 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, nurtures, and holds space for men to express care, support, and connection. We dive into African philosophies lik…

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The Road To Hell Is Paved With Good Intentions 16:07

4M ago16:07

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Send us a text 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 and some of Carl Jung's shadow work. As we go into this transition period (our last pefect square…

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Fighting The Good Fight with Cassius "Hitman" Baloyi 1:08:06

6M ago1:08:06

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Send us a text 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. The name named after Muhammad Ali by his father after the classic, Rumble in Jumgle fight betwee…

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Exploring Talents and Learning From Experiences with Batsile "BOY Wonder" Ramasodi 1:16:28

7M ago1:16:28

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Send us a text 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 and growth as a man. We talk about growing up in Atteridgeville, Pretoria, and how he pursued his…

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Becoming Mentally Healthy with Tshegofatso Sephula 56:36

8M ago56:36

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Send us a text 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 awareness campaign we did with John Craig to discuss some highlights from his book, Mental Decay. Tshegof…

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Reflections On Black Male Privilege 32:06

9M ago32:06

32:06

Send us a text 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, research and conversations with friends and listening to the online community, I've been reflecting on the i…

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Reflections On The Gender Empathy Gap 10:37

9M ago10:37

10:37

Send us a text 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 Ground Up and the Daily Maverick titled, “Battered woman syndrome”: law to be challenged." The Centre for Applied Legal Studies has laid out a strong argument f…

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Exploring The Journey of a Conscientious Objector with Kyle Toon 1:06:59

11M ago1:06:59

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Send us a text 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 social work graduate student, Kyle Toon to talk about his decision to leave the army after serving …

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Why Silence Isn't Always Golden with Leon De Beer 52:21

11M ago52:21

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Send us a text 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 suicidal thoughts in this courageous interview with Leon De Beer, the deputy director of the Sout…

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Unlocking The Keys To Self Mastery with Met_a_morphosis 1:03:49

12M ago1:03:49

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Send us a text 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 viewpoints, including history, education, and tools to aid you on your own journey. We also discuss…

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Creating Care Uptake Points For Men with Dr Vuyo Yokwe 1:05:23

1y ago1:05:23

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Send us a text 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 actually mean? We explore the impportance and quality of conversations held in such spaces and highli…

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Protect Your Critical Thinking From Patriarchy with Kneo Mokgopa 51:30

1y ago51:30

51:30

Send us a text 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 gender. Some activists have even asserted that men of African origin are not entitled to privilege o…

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Exploring Men's Emotional Language with Matthew Steele 52:41

1y ago52:41

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Send us a text 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. We discuss the impact of testosterone and men’s emotions. Looking at family as a space for teach…

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Father Wounds & Black Male Stereotypes with Malose Langa 46:57

1y ago46:57

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Send us a text 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 to discuss his insights and reflections on working with men and boys. We discuss the impact of fath…

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Reflections on Faith, Leadership & Relationships with Ratiba Mohale 1:05:28

1y ago1:05:28

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Send us a text 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 his views on faith and being a man of value, he also shares why he views family as a cornerstone of l…

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Why Men Keep Their Emotional Pain Invisible 16:24

1+ y ago16:24

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Send us a text Through reading his books, articles and watching Tom Golden on ⁠his YouTube channel, Men Are Good, his work opened my eyes to the misconceptions and subtle signs that go unnoticed in men’s emotional domain. I’ve reflected on how his work relates to me as a South African man and how some of the observations he shared in his books and…

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The Healing Power of Music with Graeme Sacks 50:05

1+ y ago50:05

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Send us a text 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 on issues affecting men and some suggestions on what we can do to enjoy a wholistic life experien…

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Starting Over with Anele Ndlovu 1:05:58

1+ y ago1:05:58

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Send us a text 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 men's mental health event in November 2022 to learn about her journey with mental health resu…

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Engaging Men and Boys in Violence Prevention with Michael Flood 57:10

1+ y ago57:10

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Send us a text The theme for the 16 Days of Activism Campaign for 2023 is: “Accelerating actions to end gender-based violence & femicide: leaving no one behind” it is in this light that we share our first episode highlighting men's violence against women and children with Australian Professor, Michael Flood. We explore the framing of violence again…

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Dads In The Picture with Mesh Kekana 1:08:24

1+ y ago1:08:24

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Send us a text In episode 53, we connect with Mesh Kekana to talk about the journey of his organization Dads In The Picture. We also explore how boys are being raised differently from girls in the home and the importance of teaching boys skills that enable them to take care of their own home and families. Mesh also questions some of the statements …

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The Bond Between Black Fathers and Daughters with David Miller 1:09:45

1+ y ago1:09:45

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Send us a text In episode 52, we connect with David Miller to explore his work on the relationship between black fathers and daughters. Some of the key talking points in this conversation include the marginalization of black fathers, creating opportunities and space for bonding through various activities for fathers to get to know their daughters l…

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Exploring The Masculine Archetype Challenge with Ruwan Meepagala 58:02

1+ y ago58:02

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Send us a text In episode 51, we take a deep dive into the world of the masculine archetypes with Ruwan Meepagala. We unpack his journey into coaching, navigating the seemingly saturated coaching space, his learnings as a new father and how that impacts on his coaching conversations. Ruwan also shares how he ended up in a cult and highlights the go…

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Lessons from 50 Years of Hip Hop with Nyambz 1:19:52

1+ y ago1:19:52

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Send us a text In episode 50, we celebrate another milestone episode in line with 50 years of Hip Hop. Joining me to reflect on lessons, experiences and how Hip Hop impacts it's participants and followers, I'm joined by legendary producer Nyambz. We discuss the collaborative approach to creating music, his decision to not partake in the drugs and s…

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Doing The Work Required To Get Better with Melusi Tshabalala 1:19:36

1+ y ago1:19:36

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Send us a text In episode 49, we reconnect with Melusi Tshabalala for a follow up episode since we covered his book Magenge, We Need To Talk. In this episode we learn about his entrepreneurial journey with Gogo Magic Family Eatery and his vision creating culturally appropriate spaces for African people to enjoy food while gathering with family, fix…

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Living The Imperfect Life with Nekisha Lupke 1:12:45

1+ y ago1:12:45

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Send us a text In episode 48, we explore a life of imperfection with Mrs South Africa 2023 finalist, Nekisha Lupke. Nekisha takes us through her childhood in Durban where she witnessed violence, abuse in different forms and how this experience impacted her mental health. We talk about pretty privilege and being bullied in school because of the dark…

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Cultivating Empowering Morning Thoughts with Zibuse L Kunene 1:13:28

2y ago1:13:28

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Send us a text In episode 47 we touch base and connect with author of Monring Thoughts By Zibuse Kunene. Zibuse describes how sharing empowering words on WhatsApp and social media grew into a huge community of people who looked forward to starting their day. We talk about the value of having a morning ritual and setting your intention for the day b…

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Cultural Silence & Wounded Souls with Mark Tuggle 1:08:19

2y ago1:08:19

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Send us a text In episode 46 of Manned Up Conversations we broaddcast from Atteridgeville, Pretoria to Harlem, New York with co-author and editor of Cultural Silence and Wounded Souls: Black Men Speak About Mental Health, Mark Tuggle. We explore various topics in this conversation including the importance of black men developing a language around h…

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Learning From The Artistic Expression of African Cultures with Nsamu Moonga 1:07:18

2y ago1:07:18

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Send us a text In this episode I connect with music psychotherapist Nsamu Moonga to explore how we can use artistic expression to create a society we know in our heart is possible. We discuss how moving from person centered to monetary centered economies have affected our understanding of hospitality and our ability connect with others. We then hig…

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2 Years of Following My Bliss 10:10

2y ago10:10

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Send us a text This is a bonus episode where I share how the journey of Manned Up Conversations has helped me over the past 2 years since 9 July 2021. Lots of lessons learned, people lost but most importantly has helped me find my voice and express myself without that negative self talk holding me back from sharing my story. More of these to come b…

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A Holistic Approach To Healing with Oscar Motswage 52:01

2y ago52:01

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Send us a text In this episode we take a holistic approach to mental wellbeing by discussing the developments made in understanding how mental health affects us emotionally, behaviourally, cognitively including the important but often overlooked spiritual or belief system particularly in African cultures. We explore how black psychologists are beco…

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Maturing Through Faith & Family with Redmond Louw 59:17

2y ago59:17

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Send us a text In this episode we discuss being baptized and reborn into a faith-based life, we unpack transitioning from working in corporate to the NGO space. My guests also shares how his view on marriage and raising his sons after a living a life caught up "in-the-world" before being saved. We also explore discipleship and mentoring young men a…

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Understanding Male Psychology with Angelo De Boni 1:07:45

2y ago1:07:45

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Send us a text In this episode we get to grips with men's psychology by highlighting how men respond to scarcity and lack of opportunities in an unbalanced society like South Africa. We discuss how the female dominated counselling and therapy industry has somehow overlooked and misunderstood the male lived experience and how we can create space for…

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Coping With Grief and Loss with Tichaona Chitsinde 53:38

2y ago53:38

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Send us a text In this deeply moving and insightful episode of Manned Up Conversations, Kgaugelo Habyane sits down with his close friend Tichaona Chitsinde for a powerful discussion on coping with profound grief and loss. Tichaona bravely shares his personal journey after becoming a widower, offering raw honesty and valuable lessons on navigating l…

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The Secret That Saved My Life with Ntimbwe Mpamba 1:05:25

2y ago1:05:25

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Send us a text In this episode we explore the lived experience of Ntimbwe Mpamba who's survived multiple medical procedures and still lives with HIV for 40 years. He shares the story of how a family secret about a condition that could've possibly ruined his life ended up saving him. Please don't forget to subscribe to gain access to all our podcast…

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Unpacking Modern Relationships with Linda Yende 1:10:27

2y ago1:10:27

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Send us a text In this episode we highlight some topics covered the best selling book Wake Up Woman with the author who is affectionately known as Uncle L by scores of radio and television audiences who tune in for his insights on relationships. We begin by discussing the influences that led to the book, then unpack friendships between men and wome…

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Becoming A Universal Man with WarriorRic 1:06:16

2y ago1:06:16

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Send us a text In this episode I connect with Oakland, CA native WarriorRic to detail his journey of starting life over in South Africa more than 20 years ago and unpack his experience of the country, culture and people. We discuss the importance of greeting in African culture and how he experienced Ubuntu and was embraced by South Africans upon hi…

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Changing The Narrative Through Fine Arts with Lekgetho Makola 1:03:12

2y ago1:03:12

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Send us a text In this episode we head to Javett-UP to explore how artists are using their expression to change the narrative around how men and black people are depicted in media and fine arts. To help unpack this topic I'm joined by the exceptionally talented and experienced CEO, Lekgetho Makola. We discuss his journey in fine arts and learn how …

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Overcoming Limiting Beliefs with Michael Unbroken 55:29

2+ y ago55:29

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Send us a text Do you find yourself putting off thing that you know deep down in your heart you really want to do? Well if you are like me and you keep getting in your own way when it comes to doing the things that really matter to you then this episode is for you. To explore how these so called limiting beliefs stops us from expanding and stepping…

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The Power of Support Groups with Krystle Kemp 51:24

2+ y ago51:24

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Send us a text "We all exist in so many different communities and that's empowering. Because if I'm not getting what I need in the communities I have, I might need to look elsewhere" Support groups are a great source of help for many people struggling with mental illnesses or anyone looking for a place to connect with people with similar life exper…

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Sexual Discipline and Spiritual Alignment with Jakal El-Malik 1:01:25

2+ y ago1:01:25

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Send us a text Welcome back to season 3. We highlight the importance of protecting your sexual energy and how using or misusing it can affect your spiritual wellbeing. My guest shares how going down the wrong path can lead to struggle and a hard time trying to undo the bondage you've attached to yourself through casual sexual encounters, aggressive…

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Let's Get Real About Prostate Cancer with Dr Viola Morolo 59:25

2+ y ago59:25

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Send us a text According to studies 1 in 15 men in South Africa will develop prostate cancer in their lifetime. This affects between 1 in 4 to 1 in 6 black men compared to 1 in 8 to 1 in 9 white men in South Africa. To help us Get Real About Prostate Cancer and wrap up our series on Men's Health, my guest shares her experience in assisting men with…

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How To Take Care Of Your Nuts with Torsten Koehler 40:05

2+ y ago40:05

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Send us a text In his thirties, Torsten Koehler, the founder of Love Your Nuts Foundation, was diagnosed with testicular cancer in 1995 ironically whilst educating young teenagers about sex education at a school where he was employed as a teacher. He joins me to talk about “the shy cancer which is the most common cancer in the age group 15 to 45". …

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Making Mental Health A Community Conversation with Peter Teixeira 1:05:20

2+ y ago1:05:20

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Send us a text To continue our series on Men's Month, we travel to Midvaal to meet with the Executive Mayor Peter Teixeira to have an informal but insightful chat about him fathering 3 amazing children and married to his beautiful wife whom he married at a young age. We discuss his upbringing and venture into how the pressure of his career affect h…

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Understanding Men's Health with Dr Kabo Ijane 44:26

2+ y ago44:26

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Send us a text To kick off Men's Health Month we took The Urology Hospital in Hatfield, Pretoria to talk to Dr K Ijane about some of the issues surrounding how men are dealing with the issues of prostate cancer and the process involved when seeking help. He explains the relationship between GPs and other doctors who are part their network in provid…

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Breaking The Silence On Male Sexual Abuse with Martin Pelders 1:12:33

2+ y ago1:12:33

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Send us a text "44% of all boys in South Africa has suffered some form of sexual abuse by age 18." We talk to Martin Pelders to discuss his work in empowering survivors of sexual abuse. We unpack the foundations of his company MatrixMen and tackle myths surrounding sexual abuse victims. He shares insights on how abuse affects the victims outlook on…

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