In a society where gender roles are still being challenged, most men still identify themselves to be breadwinners. Even as little boys, they are encouraged to be ‘strong and not cry’. Showing emotions, seeking support or help in males are all perceived to be a sign of weakness. The image that men are supposed to portray is that of the strong, silent and dependable kind who is always in control and ready to be the savior. This episode features Irvine who lets us in on the pressures men face to be a success in society.

Recognising the difference between spirituality and religion can be

a great way to begin to understand what spirituality means to different people. There are many types of spirituality that people sometimes base their beliefs around and also many different reasons people practice spirituality. This episode features Menzi Shezi who helps us unpack the two.

PS. His aura is absolutely amazing!

This episode features the multifaceted Zolani G who takes us on his rap journey, we also touch on being a media graduate in South Africa.

Abortion in South Africa is legal on request in the first trimester of pregnancy, and in special circumstances afterwards. Abortion was legal only under very limited circumstances until 1 February 1997, when the Choice on Termination of Pregnancy Act (Act 92 of 1996) came into force, providing abortion on demand for a variety of cases. This episode features a young lady who shares her personal experience on abortion.

Every year close to 800 000 people take their own life and there are many more people who attempt suicide. Every suicide is a tragedy that affects families, communities and entire countries and has long-lasting effects on the people left behind. This episode features Janine Shamos who is an expert trauma therapist and Fikile Pato, a suicide survivor.

I was recently featured on an American podcast hosted by Zwade Jupiter focusing on my entrepreneurial journey, Indulge!!

Firearm-related crime has long been a feature of South African society, which has the third-highest annual rate of firearm deaths (26.8/100 000) after Colombia and Venezuela. The United States has the 28th-highest rate of deaths from gun violence in the world: 4.43 deaths per 100,000 people in 2017-far greater than what is seen in other wealthy countries. This episode features a Black American man based in the United States who speaks on Gun Violence linking it to South Africa.

Nobody is born with limitless self-confidence. If someone seems to have incredible self-confidence, it’s because he or she has worked on building it for years. Self-confidence is something that you learn to build up because the world is challenging and some circumstances deflate our confidence. This episode features no guest but I am speaking on my journey towards putting myself out there through podcasting etc.

South Africa has about 3 million people living with disabilities, equating to about 7.5% of the country’s population.The acceptance of people with disabilities is an ever-changing and ever-evolving process in all societies. Historically, people with disabilities have been excluded from the majority of meaningful activities in society, including access to education, health and economic opportunities. This episode features a young man who has been living on a wheelchair for 12 years but knocking career goals and living his absolute best life

This episode features a lady in her early 30s who is navigating through life with her 3 children after 5 years in a marriage that did not serve her.