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The Third Alternative
The Third AlternativeEP 23 - THE MENTAL: ACKNOWLEDGING WHAT'S IN YOUR HEADIn this episode of The Third Alternative, I delve into the importance of acknowledging our mental health and how what's going on in our heads is real and valid. Inspired by a recent conversation with a friend and reflecting on the significance of Suicide Prevention Month, I share personal insights about losing a close friend, Motsamai Rorisang 'Roxstar' Mohlabai, to suicide one year ago. We explore why mental health should never be dismissed, how to process our thoughts and emotions, and the power of seeking help when needed. This episode is a heartfelt reminder that acknowledging our mental struggles is...
2024-09-2315 minThe Third Alternative
The Third AlternativeEP 22 - SPEAK YOUR MIND & BE RESPONSIBLESince we were very young, the word "peace" has been ingrained in our consciousness, either by our parents or other people who have served as a kind of mentor to us in the past. In addition, it is common for us to be taught that we should avoid speaking if we have nothing kind to say because doing so can offend others, and we should constantly endeavour to maintain peace. But is it truly the best course of action? That's what I talk about in the podcast Don't forget to Like, Comment and Subscribe Young Fam.
2023-06-1716 minThe Third Alternative
The Third AlternativeEP 21 - STRUGGLING ISN'T FAILINGIn the episode I go ahead to talk about how struggling doesn't necessarily mean that you're failing. It is an opportunity for growth and opening If you like this episode don't forget to follow and share this with your friends and family and also follow on instagram much love.
2023-06-0114 minThe Third Alternative
The Third AlternativeEP 20 - EGO & SELF-CONFIDENCEIn this episode, I go ahead to speak about the fine line between Ego and Self-Confidence
2023-05-0709 minThe Third Alternative
The Third AlternativeEP 19 ~ RE-BRANDING, NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS, SELF-EXPRESSION AND HATERSWelcome back to the podcast! In this new season, we have rebranded the podcast from "The Young Adults Popcast" to "The Third Alternative". The third alternative is a phrase popularized by an author, Stephen R. Covey. The third alternative is a way for two parties in conflict to find a solution that benefits everyone. In this episode, we discuss our views on the concept of new years resolutions, different ways of expressing your thoughts and ways of dealing with haters. 
2023-01-1128 minThe Third Alternative
The Third AlternativeEP 18 - FATHERHOOD, CAREER AND LIFE WITH JOHANNES MORUTOE MPOTUIn this very special episode we have a conversation with Rea Mpotu's father Johannes Morutoe Mpotu. He gives us some in sight on parenting, on going into a specific career and about life in general. Hope you enjoy. Don't forget to like comment and share with your friends and family.
2022-12-2628 minThe Third Alternative
The Third AlternativeEP 17 - A SOUTH AFRICAN-CANADIAN STORY, LIFE IN CANADA, EMIGRATION.What's good young fam. Welcome back to another episode of the podcast. In this episode we have two lovely guests who talk to us about the lifestyle in Canada especially because one of the guests has emigrated from South Africa. Hope you enjoy this wonderful episode and find it very insightful.
2022-11-0627 minThe Third Alternative
The Third AlternativeEP 16 - WILL SMITH APOLOGY, HATERS AND TOP 3 ALBUMS OF 2022In this episode, we discuss Will Smith's apology to Chris Rock for the slap on live television. We also speak about the psychology behind people who unnecessarily hate on the internet. We lastly share our top three albums from the year of 2022 so far. Hope you enjoy. Don't forget to Like, Comment and Subscribe Young Fam. Podcast availability: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6fL5oJd... Google podcast: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=... Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast... Send us thoughts and topic recommendations and who you would like to see next on the podcast. Instagram: ...
2022-08-0529 minThe Third Alternative
The Third AlternativeEP 15 - MR KOTZE ON TEACHING, TAKES ON JORDAN B. PETERSON, PRAISE AND VALIDATION.What's good young fam?! Unfortunately our audio was really bad and so we decided to use the camera audio. Anyways today's episode is a very special episode. We have a very special guest who goe by the Mr Kotze. A very special guest who is a good friend to Rea & Tshegi. this An episode where we just speak about Mr Kotze's teaching experience and his love for psychology, we touch on the Twitter Ban of Jordan B. Peterson and our takes on Praise & Validation . Hope you enjoy. Don't forget to Like, Comment and Subscribe Young Fam. Podcast availability: Spotify: https...
2022-07-2657 minThe Third Alternative
The Third AlternativeEP 14 - MR MORALE AND THE BIG STEPPERS AND GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZWhat's good young fam?! Today's episode is a simple episode. An episode where we just speak about one of the biggest albums of 2022, Mr Moral And The Big Steppers. And as always we keep it a bit fun with a little General Knowledge Questions. hope you enjoy. Podcast availability: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6fL5oJd... Google podcast: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=... Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast... Send us thoughts and topic recommendations. Instagram: Rea Mpotu: https://www.instagram.com/rea.mpotu/ Tshegi Botlhokwane: https://instagram.com/tshegi_b?igshid... Young Adults Popcast: https...
2022-06-1229 minThe Third Alternative
The Third AlternativeEP 13 - LIFE CHECKUP, PODCAST POSITIVES, BEING GHOSTEDWhat's good young fam?! Today's episode is an unexpected episode. An episode where we just check up on one another and the positive stuff we have taken from this podcast. And as always we keep it a bit fun with weird funny stories about being ghosted ( We do not condone ghosting). hope you enjoy. Podcast availability: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6fL5oJd...  Google podcast: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=...  Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast...  Send us thoughts and topic recommendations.  Instagram:  Rea Mpotu: https://www.instagram.com/rea.mpotu/ Tshegi Botlhokwane: https://instagram.com/tsheg...
2022-05-2326 minThe Third Alternative
The Third AlternativeEP 12 - FINDING YOURSELF IN YOUR 20s, KENDRICK LAMAR ALBUM, DAD JOKESIn this episode we talk how we enter through our 20s through independence. We discussed the hype coming around with Kendrick Lamar's upcoming album. At the end of the episode we play a little game. Podcast availability: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6fL5oJdMcTh6DJSq2rGrXB Google podcast: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy82ODlmOGNhYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/young-adults-popcast/id1587355421 Send us thoughts and topic recommendations. Instagram: Rea Mpotu: Tshegi Botlhokwane: https://instagram.com/tshegi_b?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Young Adults Popcast: https://insta...
2022-05-0730 minThe Third Alternative
The Third AlternativeEP 11 - INSECURITIES, CONFESSIONS, MUSIC GAMEWelcome to the Young Adults Popcast. Presented to you by Rea Mpotu, co-hosted with Tshegi Botlhokwane. I'm very excited to finally have my podcast up on YouTube. It's been a long time coming. In this episode I'm excited to sit with my brother Tshegi. We discuss different Insecurities. We discuss a few Confessions from University Confessions. University Confessions: https://instagram.com/universityconfessions.za?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Podcast availability: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6fL5oJdMcTh6DJSq2rGrXB Google podcast: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy82ODlmOGNhYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Apple podcast: http...
2022-04-2829 minThe Third Alternative
The Third AlternativeEP 10 - LATE NIGHT THOUGHTS #2Just a friendly message I want to spread on the importance of kindness. send us thoughts and topic recommendations; Instagram:  @rea_mpotu @tshegi_b @young.adults.popcast Email: popcastyoungadults@gmail.com
2022-03-1513 minThe Third Alternative
The Third AlternativeEP 9 - GRATITUDE & CONFRONTATIONHave you ever expressed your dissatisfaction and been told, "You should be grateful for what you have!"? Is that something you tell yourself when you consider where you are and how, despite your apparent success, something feels missing? In this episode I speak about how you can be grateful and still want more. I also touch on the topic of confrontation and how necessary it is. Hope you enjoy this episode! Send us thoughts and topic recommendations; Instagram:  @rea_mpotu @tshegi_b @young.adults.popcast Email: popcastyoungadults@gmail.com
2022-03-1124 minThe Third Alternative
The Third AlternativeEP 8 - 1st YEAR OF VARSITY, DONDA 2 AND TOP 5 SA RAPPERSIn this episode I'm excited to have my brother Tshegi back on the podcast. We discuss how the past year in Varsity was for us. We then discuss south africa's top 5 rappers. send us thoughts and topic recommendations; Instagram:  @rea_mpotu @tshegi_b @young.adults.popcast Email: popcastyoungadults@gmail.com
2022-02-1044 minThe Third Alternative
The Third AlternativeEP 7 - MATCHING ENERGY AND SHARING YOUR VISIONSIn this episode I speak about healthy relationships that can be achieved through energy matching. I also speak about the importance and differences of sharing your visions in life and working hard in silence. send us thoughts and topic recommendations; Instagram:  @rea_mpotu @tshegi_b @young.adults.popcast Email: popcastyoungadults@gmail.com
2022-02-0324 minThe Third Alternative
The Third AlternativeEP 6 - LATE NIGHT THOUGHTS #1I've started a new little series in the podcast, just to speak about things I think about at night. And I thought to share these thoughts with you all. I hope you enjoy this first one!
2022-01-3011 minThe Third Alternative
The Third AlternativeEP 5 - COMING BACK, IMPORTANCE OF STARTING AND GOLD MOUFIn this episode I express how excited I am to come back on the podcast after a long while. I speak on the importance of starting something you love and the fear of failure. I speak about Dreamville rapper Lute's second studio album Gold Mouf. send us thoughts and topic recommendations; Instagram:  @rea_mpotu @tshegi_b @young.adults.popcast Email: popcastyoungadults@gmail.com
2022-01-1725 minThe Third Alternative
The Third AlternativeEP 4 - SA HIP HOP, HARD WORK AND ARTIn this episode we speak about the hip hop industry in South Africa, if it is rising or falling within the country. We talk about how hard work alone might not be enough to get you to your success. We discuss if Art is subjective and how we try to understand different types of Art.
2021-10-0834 minThe Third Alternative
The Third AlternativeEP 3 - CONSISTENCY, YES MEN, COMFORT VS GROWTH AND THE MELODIC BLUEWe discuss the importance of being consistent with good habits. We speak about how it's essential to give your loved one honest criticism whilst also giving them the encouragement they required for them to keep going. We also discuss whether it's better to live in a state of comfort or to constantly improve ourselves by leaving our comfort zones. We give our thoughts on Baby Keem's latest album titled "The Melodic Blue". Instagram:  @rea_mpotu @tshegi_b @young.adults.popcast Email: popcastyoungadults@gmail.com
2021-09-2438 minThe Third Alternative
The Third AlternativeEP 2 - FRIENDSHIP, BELIEF AND CERTIFIED LOVER BOYWe discuss whether jealousy exists within close friendships and cutting off negative influences. We also talk about the importance of belief over knowing what the future holds for us. We also give our thoughts on Drake's latest studio album. send us thoughts and topic recommendations; Instagram:  @rea_mpotu @tshegi_b @young.adults.popcast Email: popcastyoungadults@gmail.com
2021-09-1040 minThe Third Alternative
The Third AlternativeEP 1- LIFE AFTER HIGHSCHOOL, BUSINESS, DONDAWe give our experiences in higschool and how our lives changed after highschool. We discuss certain topics on success. We speak about stepping into business and becoming entrepreneurs. We then discuss our views on the latest album by Kanye West DONDA. send us thoughts and topic recommendations; Instagram:  @rea_mpotu @tshegi_b @young.adults.popcast Email: popcastyoungadults@gmail.com
2021-09-0359 min