Poetic Pause

So... Mental health. Is that a real thing? Is that just for crazy over-schooled people? I have heard my friends chuckle about the idea of mental instability. But it's closer to home than you think. Join the Thought-Collector, Tabitha and I as we discuss a few things that we have come to learn - about the little important things that we usually disregard but could hold the wheel of your sanity. Let's make it clear - we are not specialists - we are burrowing expert advice, sharing our experiences and showing you that if we don't take care - You have the potential to get a mental illness/disorder. Refuse this, listen to our very practical steps, apply them, share them and let's be Mentally well. To catch the Thought-Collector again, tune into Poetic Pause - or comment about this episode on my social media platforms. Twitter - @PoeticPauseUg *** Facebook - Words Beautiful Words *** Insta - @ainengonzi

Jason Ntaro is one of the pioneers of Spoken word poetry in Uganda. For the last thirteen years he’s delved into the realities of his personage as Jason, the Mukiga, the Ugandan, the African - In this episode Jason graces us with a piece in which he explores the constructs that have formed and broken Africa to the place it is in now. He shares with us why He thinks you should seek to understand the constructs and ideologies that make you. And wraps it up by sharing with us HOW - you can live a free life - one where what you demonstrate is not antagonistic to what you are. Find Jason Ntaro on all social media platforms by simply typing in his name. Also don't forget that I love to hear from you. Nudge me with your questions and comments on *Twitter* - @PoeticPauseUg *Insta and FB* - Amanda Rachael Ainegonzi. Voice note me on anchor too! Love you guys - can't wait to hear from you.

We all have stories. Here Amanda shares how the poetic pause podcast started - as she does she enounciates what you are becoming part of by being a listener and subscriber of this podcast. In the last couple of minutes she shares a piece that she wrote titled ”Oh Uganda” She then takes us through how, why she wrote it. And encourages all story tellers to take off time to write a more holistic story about their worlds - that is speaking of the beauty without undermining the bitterness.. *** Instagram - @ainengonzi *** Facebook - Words beautiful words. *** Twitter - @PoeticPauseUG. Let's keep in touch❤️

Here Amanda introduces us to the beautiful voice of Andereya Baguma. They have a chat on how Andereya chose music - how he found the courage to tread such a competitive industry as a slum boy. Andereya then shares with us his first golden song “Andereya” that won him the opportunity to launch his first Album. This episode is full of so so much wisdom for any dreamer that wants to walk a path they are unfamiliar with but still convicted to go. You can get some of Andereya’s art on Spotify and almost all Digital digital platforms - *Andereya Baguma Album* If you want to comment on this episode make a voice note, Facebook me on *Amanda Rachael Ainengonzi* Find us on Twitter as @PoeticPauseUg. Don’t forget to listen in to the new episode in the next 10days. Love you guys - thanks for growing with me

Kieth shares with us about how music allows him to speak - and share his beautiful story. Be the first ear to meet his new song “Amayengo” literally translated as waves. As the waves of life, the instability of COVID-19 speak, pause with the poetic sound of Mugenyi’s music and hear encouragement out of your chaos!

Here Amanda introduces us to a powerful voice called Lisandra Kabagenyi ... Lisa uses her pen to discover herself and uncovers great truths of life that you mustn’t miss