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Fearless Youth RotationalFYR Mental Health week edition #1: Mental RootsThis week, the FYA rotational podcast features the distinguished Nathan Addai and his 'Award-winning creative brand healing' initiative, Mental Roots. Join Nathan and our host, Danielle, as they dive into a thought-provoking Zoom conversation about Nathan's inspiring journey, the mission behind Mental Roots, and the impact of mental health on individuals, particularly those with a creative background. Don't miss this insightful discussion that promises to enlighten and inspire!
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2024-10-0942 min
Bring It To The TableThe Best of the West #2 | Nathan AddaiWelcome back to The Best of the West, where we use our platform to broaden the narrative around the Windrush Generation and put the spotlight on the lives of West African people living in the UK.
In this episode, activist Nathan Addai walks us through his multimedia Mental Roots project, and the impact that reconnecting with his Ghanaian heritage has had on his life.
Disclaimer: Details of Trevayler's services that Nathan shared was according to his personal experience and understanding as of the time of recording (08/02/24). Nathan has now moved on from working there to...
2024-02-281h 06
Compassionate CulturesS1:Ep:19 Black Men, Vulnerability and CreativityGuest hosted by Strawberry Words’ trainer and creative Sipho Ndlovu, he interviews award-winning animator and entrepreneur, Nathan Addai. They CAREfully speak about Nathan’s work as a creative, his multi-media brand and black men’s mental health in a creative context. Listen to The Mentalist Roots Podcast here: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/the-mental-roots-podcast-nathan-addai-FbcINZJjHyX/#google_vignette
2024-02-2834 min
May ContainBlack Representation & Mental health Issues in Young Black Men: Mental RootsI'm joined by Nathan Addai, an award-nominated illustrator and founder of Mental Roots a multimedia platform and podcast to help raise awareness, educate, and empower black people's mental health. Nathan incredible short film, openly discusses the common fears and stigmas of mental health issues among young black men, which was featured on BBC and nationwide.
Nathan opens up to me about being a young black British person and seeing a massive lack of representation in the animation industry, both in the UK and worldwide. I recently learned that over 23% of Black British people experience a mental health...
2023-08-2859 min
The Mental Roots PodcastS2 Ep. 21 - Steps For Systematic Change In Mental Health (A-Game Consultancy Pt. 3)SEASON 2 FINALE! What will it take from everyone to bring systematic change to men's mental health? I discuss this with coaches Adam Smith and Adam Hindley, while uncovering the origin story behind their A-Game Consultancy!A-Game Consultancy website: https://www.agameconsultancy.com/Check out the A-Game Consultancy's blog, YouTube, podcast and more content: https://linktr.ee/agameconsultancy.**IF YOU ARE STRUGGLING WITH SUICIDAL THOUGHTS, PLEASE CONTACT ONE OF THE SERVICES HERE** https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/behaviours/help-for-suicidal-thoughts/ALL MENTAL ROOTS CONTENT, ANIMATION & SOCIAL...
2022-03-0836 min
The Mental Roots PodcastS2 Ep. 20 - Impact of Life Experiences on Men's Mindset (A-Game Consultancy Pt. 2)Dyspraxia, peer pressure, upbringing around food... how can these trigger negative mindsets in men? Hear the life stories of Life Coach Adam Smith and Personal Trainer Adam Hindley (from the A-Game Consultancy) to find out 👀...Check out the A-Game Consultancy's blog, YouTube, podcast and more here: https://linktr.ee/agameconsultancy.**IF YOU ARE STRUGGLING WITH SUICIDAL THOUGHTS, PLEASE CONTACT ONE OF THE SERVICES HERE** https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/behaviours/help-for-suicidal-thoughts/ALL MENTAL ROOTS CONTENT, ANIMATION & SOCIAL MEDIA HERE: https://linktr.ee/MentalrootspodcastMORE INF...
2022-03-0241 min
The Mental Roots PodcastS2 Ep. 19 - Practical Mindset Tips for Men! (A-Game Consultancy Pt. 1)What does our body image, self talk and more reveal about our mindset/beliefs as men? Life Coach Adam Smith and Personal Trainer Adam Hindley (2/3rds of the A-Game Consultancy) break this down REAL GOOD! It just might change your life 👀...Check out the A-Game Consultancy's blog, YouTube, podcast and more here: https://linktr.ee/agameconsultancy.**ALL MENTAL ROOTS CONTENT, ANIMATION & SOCIAL MEDIA HERE**: https://linktr.ee/Mentalrootspodcast**MORE INFO ON MENTAL ROOTS ANIMATION HERE**: https://nathananimation.weebly.com/mental-roots.html*Health pro...
2022-02-2249 min
The Mental Roots PodcastS2 Ep. 18 - Vulnerability Is The New Cool! (Shocka Pt. 4)Is it time for vulnerability in black cuture to be the norm? British rapper Shocka shares thoughts, PLUS EXCLUSIVE info on his UPCOMING ALBUM 'Vulnerability Is The New Cool'! 👀Follow Shocka on Instagram and Twitter @shocka_artist and find him on all music platforms: https://linktr.ee/shockauk. **ALL MENTAL ROOTS CONTENT, ANIMATION & SOCIAL MEDIA HERE**: https://linktr.ee/Mentalrootspodcast **MORE INFO ON MENTAL ROOTS ANIMATION HERE**: https://nathananimation.weebly.com/mental-roots.html *Health product plug*To place an order of the ON shots...
2022-02-0844 min
The Mental Roots PodcastS2 Ep. 17 - How Does Being Sectioned Affect Mental Health? (Shocka Pt. 3)London rapper and mental health advocate Shocka shares RARE DETAIL on being sectioned in a mental health hospital. He talks schizophrenic episodes, medication and more...Check out this DOCUMENTARY in which Shocka shared more on this - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_x3n8M7Wag.Follow Shocka on Instagram and Twitter @shocka_artist and find him on all music platforms: https://linktr.ee/shockauk.**WATCH THE MENTAL ROOTS ANIMATION HERE**: https://nathananimation.weebly.com/mental-roots.html Mental Roots premiere in BBC Four Intoducing Arts programme (U...
2022-02-0145 min
The Mental Roots PodcastS2 Ep. 16 - What Builds Black Men's Character? (Shocka Pt. 2)From 'victim' to leader; rapper Shocka drops GEMS about how his mental hospital experience, lack of father figure and more built his character as a black man. We also discuss character building in the context of being that 'one black guy' in certain professions and industries. Pioneering ain't easy, but we have the power to be the change we want to see!Follow Shocka on Instagram and Twitter @shocka_artist and find him on all music platforms: https://linktr.ee/shockauk.**WATCH THE MENTAL ROOTS ANIMATION HERE**: https://nathananimation...
2022-01-2541 min
The Mental Roots PodcastS2 Ep. 15 - How Does Rap Impact Black Men? (Shocka Pt. 1)How can rap shape our identities as black men? London-based 'conscious' rapper and mental health advocate Shocka shares his expert thoughts! We also discuss the power of his easy-to-understand conscious lyrics, edifying people, how music shaped Shocka's self expression growing up, and the emotional/mental journey of navigating the music industry as a yute....Follow Shocka on Instagram and Twitter @shocka_artist and find him on all music platforms: https://linktr.ee/shockauk.Please SUBSCRIBE and STREAM the podcast on YouTube and MORE PODCAST OUTLETS HERE: https://anchor.fm...
2022-01-1838 min
The Mental Roots PodcastS2 Ep 14 - Addicted, Abused and Redeemed (Patrick Hill Pt. 2)Patrick shares more details on his journey to asking for help and addressing past abuse. Plus, more on his takeaways as a coach and some great reflective points, especially useful as we transition into 2022!Follow Patrick @patrickhillcoaching on Insta for great mindset content - and his upcoming podcast! Check out Patrick's website too or contact him at patrickhill@thinkingbeyondnow.co.uk to find out more about his coaching, or if anything in this episode has personally affected you.Please SUBSCRIBE and STREAM the podcast on YouTube and MORE PODCAST OUTLETS HERE: https://anchor.fm/mentalroots.
2021-12-2155 min
The Mental Roots PodcastS2 Ep. 13 - Have You Had Enough Pain Yet? (Patrick Hill Pt. 1)Lol our first Caucasian (and Gay) guest! London-based life coach Patrick Hill goes through his years as a young man navigating challenges to his identity and sexuality, and the coping mechanism of addiction that he leaned on as a result. How did he eventually find the motivation to do something about it?...Follow Patrick @patrickhillcoaching on Insta for great mindset content - and his upcoming podcast! Check out Patrick's website too or contact him at patrickhill@thinkingbeyondnow.co.uk to find out more about his coaching, or if anything in this episode has personally affected you.
2021-12-1447 min
The Mental Roots PodcastS2 Ep. 12 - Ending Cycles of Narcissism (Joy Larkin Pt. 2)Joy and I wrap up our chat about narcissistic abuse, as Joy shares more about her coaching practice, narcissism in black parenting and more! Check out Joy's services and more on her website: https://livenarcfree.com/. Joy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livenarcfree.llc/Please SUBSCRIBE and STREAM the podcast on YouTube and MORE PODCAST OUTLETS HERE: https://anchor.fm/mentalroots.Mental Roots ANIMATED SHORT PREMIERE is Sunday 12th December, 22:30 GMT on BBC FOUR - Access programme here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0012j68.
2021-12-0740 min
The Mental Roots PodcastS2 Ep. 11 - What Makes A Narcissist (Joy Larkin Pt. 1)Narcissistic abuse coach Joy Larkin shares her experience in abusive relatiosnhips, and what she's learned about narcisstic behaviours and their roots. Check out her services and more on her website: https://livenarcfree.com/. Joy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livenarcfree.llc/.PODCAST SOCIALS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentalrootspodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/MentalRootsPod1SOCIAL MEDIA AND EDITING ASSISTANTS WANTED! Please contact our email mentalrootspod@gmail.com or DM our above socials if you'd like to volunteer for these roles (however temporarily).Please...
2021-11-3039 min
The Mental Roots PodcastS2 Ep. 10 - Faith, Food & Other Factors (Terrel Douglas Pt. 2)Terrel and I wrap up our conversation exploring how faith culture, and youth/black culturesw around food can impact mental health. Check out Terrel's content including great mental health advocacy on Instagram: @ashertee_.This episode's recommended read is Safe: 20 Ways to be a Black Man in Britain Today by Derek Owusu; order it here - https://amzn.to/3CDMFneDisclaimer: The above is an affiliate link that allows us to earn a small commission from any orders of the products. Any money earned will be saved and reinvested back into my podcast, music and/or...
2021-11-2336 min
The Mental Roots PodcastS2 Ep. 9 - Black Boy School Days (Terrel Douglas Pt. 1)Finally, NEW CONTENT! I link up with fellow Inside Out focus group member Terrel; he shares how being a black British boy impacted his teacher relationships, peer interactions and more. Check out his content (including great mental health advocacy) on Instagram: @ashertee_.*Health product plug*To place an order of the ON shots, please use this link: https://bit.ly/3DBUQkODisclaimer: The above links are affiliate links that allow us to earn a small commission from any orders of the products. Any money earned will be saved and reinvested...
2021-11-1939 min
The Mental Roots PodcastAn intro to Mental RootsA brief intro to what this podcast is about and the heart behind it!
2021-06-0305 min
The Mental Roots PodcastS2 Ep. 8 - Therapy, Relationships and Grace (Idriss Kamtcheu Pt. 3)Idriss and I finish our chat exploring Idriss' experience having culturally competant therapy, giving grace tothose we wish to help, what it means to respect black women as black men, and more...Check out Idriss' own nonprofit organisation CASA Leadership: https://www.casaleadership.co.uk See how the BiPP Network can help you as a mental health practitioner and more: https://www.bippnetwork.org.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/bippnetwork/ To book a consultation regarding the health supplements I use, please select a time slot in my calendar: https://calendly.com/nataddai/health-product-consultation
2021-05-2542 min
The Mental Roots PodcastS2 Ep. 7 - Migration, Reflection & Integration (Idriss Kamtcheu Pt. 2)Idriss continues discussing the psychological impact of his moving to the UK, and how he integrated well in uni through empowering and connecting like minded peers regarding mental health...Check out Idriss' own nonprofit organisation CASA Leadership: https://www.casaleadership.co.uk See how the BiPP Network can help you as a mental health practitioner and more: https://www.bippnetwork.org.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/bippnetwork/ To book a consultation regarding the health supplements I use, please select a time slot in my calendar: https://calendly.com/nataddai/health-product-consultation Recording gear...
2021-05-1839 min
The Mental Roots PodcastS2 Ep. 6 - Fragmented Upbringing (Idriss Kamtcheu Pt. 1)My recent mental health advocate friend Idriss candidly shares his Cameroonian roots, mental impact of complex family situations and more!Check out Idriss' own nonprofit organisation CASA Leadership: https://www.casaleadership.co.uk See how the BiPP Network can help you as a mental health practitioner and more: https://www.instagram.com/bippnetwork/ To book a consultation regarding the health supplements I use, please select a time slot in my calendar: https://meetings.hubspot.com/nathanaddai Recording gear used: AKG Perception 120 XLR Microphone - https://amzn.to/2QZRcOW Focusrite Scarlett Solo...
2021-05-1138 min
The Mental Roots PodcastS2 Ep. 5 - The Growth of Inside Out & Black Men's Support (Vanessa Boachie Pt. 2)In this finale of our chat, we continue discussing the pressures of making helpful content, Inside Out's involvement in empowering young black men PLUS some interesting convo on black men and women's responsibilities for each other! Follow Vanessa @nessabanks_ on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/nessabanks_/ Check out Inside Out's website for more info on their workshops, trainng, social media handles and more: https://www.insideoutwellbeing.org/ To book a consultation regarding the health supplements I use, please select a time slot in my calendar: https://meetings.hubspot.com/nathanaddai Recording gear used:
2021-05-0448 min
The Mental Roots PodcastS2 Ep. 4 - Pressure, Panic Attacks & Positive Contribution (Vanessa Boachie Pt. 1)Part 1 of a great chat with Vanessa Boachie, founder of mental health initiative Inside Out UK! Great topics covered including our motivations and challenges of creating content on mental health, Vanessa's childhood and first experience phoning 111, Vanessa's journey into psychological therapy and more! Follow Vanessa @nessabanks_ on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/nessabanks_/ Follow Inside Out UK @insideoutwellbeing_ on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/insideoutwellbeing_/ To book a consultation regarding the health supplements I use, please select a time slot in my calendar: https://meetings.hubspot.com/nathanaddai Recording gear used: AKG...
2021-04-2751 min
The Mental Roots PodcastS2 Ep. 3 - HBCUs and Therapy (Tajah Billingsley Pt. 3)Tajah and I finish our epic chat by delving into what therapy from a HBCU (Historically Black College/University) is like! Follow Tajah and her creative projects @issabouttruth on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/issabouttruth/ To book a consultation regarding the health supplements I use, please select a time slot in my calendar: https://meetings.hubspot.com/nathanaddai Recording gear used:AKG Perception 120 XLR Microphone - https://amzn.to/2QZRcOW Focusrite Scarlett Solo Audio interface - https://amzn.to/3rJDRHb Disclaimer: The above link is an affiliate link that allows me to earn...
2021-04-2046 min
The Mental Roots PodcastS2 Ep. 2 - Guy & Girl Dynamics (Tajah Billingsley Pt. 2)My overseas animator friend Tajah Billingsley continues sharing her mental journey growing up, detailing a toxic relationship she had in high school. We then discuss issues between black men and women and how we all have roles to play in unity...Follow Tajah and her creative projects @issabouttruth on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/issabouttruth/*Health product plug* To place an order of the ON shots, please use this link: https://bit.ly/3DBUQkO. To share a testimonial of this product or learn more about the health supplements Nathan uses, please contact him @nath_addai...
2021-04-1341 min
The Mental Roots PodcastS2 Ep. 1 - Black, Female & Muslim (Tajah Billingsley Pt. 1)We're FINALLY BACK with more powerful convos about mental health in the black community! With my Mental Roots animation now FINISHED and awaiting BBC's broadcast, we start Season 2 with US student, animator and deep thinker Tajah Billingsley about how her sex, race and faith shaped her life growing up... Follow Tajah and her creative projects @issabouttruth on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/issabouttruth/ Recording gear used:AKG Perception 120 XLR Microphone - https://amzn.to/2QZRcOW Focusrite Scarlett Solo Audio interface - https://amzn.to/3rJDRHb Disclaimer: The above link is an affiliate link that...
2021-04-0634 min
The Mental Roots PodcastS1 Ep. 22 - Faith, Action & Progression with Ben Lindsay (Part 2)SEASON FINALE! Ben Lindsay shares his faith journey; how he grappled with his own beliefs whilst writing his book 'We Need to Talk About Race'; the work of Power the Fight in helping young people's mental health, and more! ** ORDER BEN'S BOOK 'WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT RACE' HERE: https://amzn.to/3jq1Abq. ** Disclaimer: The above link is an affiliate link that allows me to earn a small commission from any orders of the product. Any money earned will be saved and reinvested back into my podcast, music and/or any other digital content.
2020-11-1730 min
The Mental Roots PodcastS1 Ep. 21 - 90s Experiences and Mental Journey with Ben Lindsay (Part 1)Ladies and gents, I present the last guest of season 1: CEO of Power the Fight and respected author Ben Lindsay!! This first part of our chat breaks down Lindsay's experiences of racist attacks and seeing the impact on his community in 90s England. We also chop up our different generational experiences of injustice and Ben's mental health reflections, deep stuff! ** ORDER BEN'S BOOK 'WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT RACE' HERE: https://amzn.to/3jq1Abq. ** Disclaimer: The above link is an affiliate link that allows me to earn a small commission from any orders of the...
2020-11-1032 min
The Mental Roots PodcastEp. 21 - 90s Experiences and Therapy Journey with Ben Lindsay (Part 1)Ladies and gents, I present the last guest of season 1: CEO of Power the Fight and respected author Ben Lindsay!! This first part of our chat breaks down Lindsay's experiences of racist attacks and seeing the impact on his community in 90s England. We also chop up our different generational experiences of injustice and Ben's mental health reflections, deep stuff! ORDER BEN'S BOOK 'WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT RACE' HERE: https://amzn.to/3jq1Abq. Disclaimer: The above link is an affiliate link that allows me to earn a small commission from any orders of the...
2020-11-0900 min
The Mental Roots PodcastS1 Ep. 20 - Black Experiences in Animation with Hashim Diriye (Part 3)In this finale of our chat, Hashim and I go deep into his making of his graduation film Mygration, speaking with our parents and connecting to our roots, our thoughts and desires for wider ethnic/cultural representation in animation, and more! Check out Hashim's short animated doc 'Mygration' here: https://www.hdiriyeanimations.com/portfolio-1 Check out Visible In Visuals @visible_visuals on Instagram, and their segment on Ben Mitchell's Skwigly podcast: https://www.skwigly.co.uk/podcast_type/visible-in-visuals/
2020-11-0334 min
The Mental Roots PodcastS1 Ep. 19 - Physical Health & Self Care with Hashim Diriye (Part 2)Hashim breaks down his crazy experience getting Crohn's disease, and we unpack the importance of physical health and the possible links to mental health. (We're defo not experts in this of course, but we know it's important to highlight!) We continue more geeky animation talk (lol) and discuss mental/emotional journeys through work.Check out Hashim's animation work in his Insta page @hdiriyeanimations and in his website: https://www.hdiriyeanimations.com/.
2020-10-2733 min
The Mental Roots PodcastS1 Ep. 18 - Childhood Identity with Hashim Diriye (Part 1)I speak with fellow Uni of Derby Animation graduate Hashim Diriye about his early days as a yute growing up black and Muslim in England. We also touch on getting out of a victim mentality and more! Check out Hashim's animation work in his Insta page @hdiriyeanimations and in his website: https://www.hdiriyeanimations.com/.
2020-10-2030 min
The Mental Roots PodcastS1 Ep. 17 - Legacy Mentality with Sipho Ndlovu (Part 3)Are your career goals too self-centered? Sipho and I finish our epic chat discussing the mental/social perks of not always thinking 'me me me', plus sharing our heart for black creative empowerment and more!Find Sipho on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sipho-eric-ndlovu-45aa1773/My social media - Insta: nath_addai, Twitter: @NatAddai
2020-10-1335 min
The Mental Roots PodcastS1 Ep. 16 - Work vs. Personal Life with Sipho Ndlovu (Part 2)In this part of my chat, we break down Sipho's breakdown! Okay not funny... anyway we explore the way we section our lives and the challenges of navigating the messy overlaps of our professional and personal lives in certain seasons...Find Sipho on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sipho-eric-ndlovu-45aa1773/
2020-10-0643 min
The Mental Roots PodcastS1 Ep. 15 - Childhood Memories with Sipho Ndlovu (Part 1)Sipho Eric Ndlovu is my spoken word mentor for my New Creatives animation, and here we start our discussion on his experiences growing up; moving from South Africa to England, processing race & faith and more!Find Sipho on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sipho-eric-ndlovu-45aa1773/
2020-09-2931 min
The Mental Roots PodcastS1 Ep. 14 - Black Creativity with Isaac Izekor (Part 3)Isaac and I wrap up our powerful chat on the challenges (and privilege!) of being a young black creative trying to empower themselves and their peers. PLEASE check out Nuff Said on social media @nuffsaid_ldn and their website: https://nuffsaidldn.com/. Also listen to Nuff Said's podcast Blacklisted hosted by Isaac himself, available on all podcast platforms!A great resource addressing UK churches' engagements with racial issues is the book 'We Need to Talk About Race' by Ben Lindsay. Order it through this link: https://amzn.to/3jq1Abq . Any orders made through this link will give...
2020-09-2224 min
The Mental Roots PodcastS1 Ep. 13 - Black Creativity with Isaac Izekor (Part 2)Isaac and I continue to discuss the vision behind Nuff Said and the mental strain of being a young black creative trying to even the arts playing field. PLEASE check out Nuff Said on social media @nuffsaid_ldn and their website: https://nuffsaidldn.com/. Also listen to Nuff Said's podcast Blacklisted hosted by Isaac himself, available on all podcast platforms!
2020-09-1526 min
The Mental Roots PodcastS1 Ep. 12 - Black Creativity with Isaac Izekor (Part 1)In this first part of my chat with uni friend and Nuff Said co-founder Isaac Izekor, Isaac discusses growing up, making the brave transition from Medicine to the Arts and more! PLEASE check out Nuff Said on social media @nuffsaid_ldn and their website: https://nuffsaidldn.com/. Also listen to Nuff Said's podcast Blacklisted hosted by Isaac himself, available on all podcast platforms!
2020-09-1140 min
The Mental Roots PodcastS1 Ep. 11 - The Mental and Spiritual with Paul Kazadi & R.T.Hines (Part 3)In this conversation finale, Paul, Ryan and I delve deeper into our faiths in Jesus and how that helps us with our self worth and mental well-being as young black men... A great resource addressing UK churches' engagements with racial issues is the book 'We Need to Talk About Race' by Ben Lindsay. Order it through this link: https://amzn.to/3jq1Abq .
2020-09-0439 min
The Mental Roots PodcastS1 Ep. 10 - Romance and 'Real' Manhood with Paul Kazadi & R.T.Hines (Part 2)In this part of our chat we dissect romantic relationships and their impact on male mental health, from Paul and Ryan's own experiences.We also keep touching on our faiths as Christians and how this has impacted our mental/spiritual journeys.A great resource addressing UK churches' engagements with racial issues is the book 'We Need to Talk About Race' by Ben Lindsay. Order it through this link: https://amzn.to/3jq1Abq .
2020-09-0139 min
The Mental Roots PodcastS1 Ep. 9 - Faith & Self Awareness with Paul Kazadi & R.T.Hines (Part 1)I'm joined by musicians and deep thinkers R.T. Hines and Paul Kazadi a.k.a Paul the Messenger, to discuss how our faith journeys as Christians help us with our confidence and sense of identity as black men. We also start discussing the need for balance and accountability within black communities. Find R.T. and Paul on their respective socials on Insta: @r.t.hines and @specixldelivery.Link to order 'We Need to Talk About Race' by Ben Lindsay: https://amzn.to/3hAAuOy
2020-08-2837 min
The Mental Roots PodcastS1 Ep. 8 - Positive Content and Black Empowerment with Deji Maxwell (Part 2)Me and Deji continue to discuss COVID's impact on the black community, and Deji's journey helping to create the rapidly-rising animated podcast series Pass the Meerkat (available on YouTube). Stay tuned for fun project details and some insights on uplifting black content to help our mental right now! Here's a few empowering initiatives we shout out in this episode: No Signal - @theresnosignal on Insta Celutions - @celutionsuk Inside Out UK - @insideout_uk
2020-08-2134 min
The Mental Roots PodcastS1 Ep. 7 - Childhood and Therapy Career with Deji Maxwell (Part 1)First half of my convo with forensic mental health practitioner, music artist and content creator Deji Maxwell aka Dej the Ego! Dej discusses his unique experience growing up and how he got into the mental health industry. Insightful gems dropped on what counselling young black men is like too! Follow Dej on Instagram @deji_vu - https://www.instagram.com/deji_vu/ Check out Dej and his team's animated podcast Pass the Meerkat here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyU3_JD4AQ3_z_5ZqFN251A
2020-08-1834 min
The Mental Roots PodcastS1 Ep. 6 - Young Black Male Experiences with Samson MakindeI have a chat with First Class Honors graduate, businessman and budding rapper Samson Makinde a.k.a. SMSN about feeling like the 'odd one out' growing up, subtle racism, what we were taught about hard work and more! Check out Samson on his socials! Personal: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/samsonm_/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/samsonm_ Freelance work - https://www.instagram.com/smsncrtv/ Samson's organisation VISION: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/visiontm_/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/visiontm_?s=20
2020-08-1143 min
The Mental Roots PodcastS1 Ep. 5 - Humanity & Lockdown Self Care with Leo Flowers (Part 2)Counselor, podcaster and comedian Leo Flowers goes through 3 key tips he has for taking care during lockdown, specific advice for both workaholics and slackers at this time, settings we can progress the mental health conversation and more. Follow Leo on Instagram @leoflowers2000 and check out his podcast 'Before You Kill Yourself' available on all platforms!
2020-08-0439 min
The Mental Roots PodcastS1 Ep. 4 - A Black American Experience with Leo Flowers (Part 1)Here's Part 1 of my chat with counsellor, podcaster and comedian Leo Flowers; we discuss his experience growing up in the US, lockdown and its impact on our relationships, and more. Follow Leo on Instagram @leoflowers2000 and check out his podcast 'Before You Kill Yourself' available on all platforms!
2020-07-2836 min
The Mental Roots PodcastS1 Ep. 3 - Anxiety, Relationships and Grime Music with El FormosaI chat with North-West London-based content creator El Formosa about mental health experiences of herself and friends and family growing up, whilst touching on deep topics like mental health in the grime scene, black masculinity, triggers of anxiety and more!Check out El on Instagram @elformosax for her current IG Live 'Mental Health and Grime' series! Also check out the Mental Movement Magazine (the platform El works with) and the work they do to support people's mental health: www.mentalmovement.co.uk.P.S. Sorry for the glitchy audio quality, I'm learning as I go!
2020-07-171h 01
The Mental Roots PodcastS1 Ep. 2 - Young Black Male Experiences with Tayo Adeleye (PART 2)Second part of my chat with Tayo, in which we discuss further experiences of racial ignorance and some practical ideas on how we can remove stigmas of mental health issues in our friendships and communities.
2020-07-1335 min
The Mental Roots PodcastS1 Ep. 1 - Young Black Male Experiences with Tayo Adeleye (PART 1)In this first part of my first conversation, I chat with musician, DJ/presenter and uni graduate Tayo Adeleye about his experience growing up and coming to terms with his mental health. We also discuss ways we can move forward as young black British men in opening up about it! Follow Tayo on Insta: @tayo_gt
2020-07-1035 min