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Send us a textIn 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 women before delving into the big question of why men cheat and why he believes it is often due to male ego. We also investigate why women avoid friendly guys. In his book, he discusses an intriguing concept about reachers and settlers, as well as how both partners can have an ideal relationship if they both identify as reachers. The discussion then shifts to open relationships, sex consequences, and the dangers of reckless sexual behavior. Then we'll talk about how to deal with breakups and divorces caused by what he refers to as "surrender marriages."      Linda is an author, actor, radio personality, musical artist, events facilitator, brand influencer, voice artist, entrepreneur and sought after MC and inspirational speaker, not only in literary circles, but as a relationship expert, since the release (and the overwhelming response to) his 10x bestselling self-published book, the widely discussed “Wakeup Woman”.  Most recently, Linda has been the Relationships & Lead on EmpowaYouth, a programme which uses events to bring industry to township and peri-urban youth. The aim is to help young people to beat the triple challenges of unemployment, poverty and inequality.Please don't forget to subscribe to gain access to all our podcasts and follow us on social media to share your comments on our work.If you enjoy the show please share it with friends and family.Thank you for your support.Connect with Linda Yende:Buy Wake Up Woman on Amazon: Wake Up WomanTwitter: @LindaYendeFacebook: Linda Ande YendeInstagram: @LindaYendeFollow us & share you comments on our work:Hope you are enjoying the conversation so far. Remember to take note of things that stand out to you while listening and take a moment to reflect in your own time or discuss this with some friends over some drinks, a meal or relaxing activity of your choice. Thank you for tuning into Manned Up Conversations. Please subscribe to help grow the platform, you can also find us on YouTube if you prefer video and don't forget to share your comments, insights or questions.Support the showSign up for Ain't Heavy, My Brother - A Workshop in Support of Grieving Men on rituals4men@gmail.com.Donate To Our Campaign with Love Your Nuts Foundation To Raise Testicular Cancer AwarenessVisit our site to explore our work:website: www.mannedupconvos.com

Send us a textIn 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 his arrival.  Then we unpack the effects of xenophobia, highlighting the difference in treatment towards Africans foreigners and  international foreigners. Taking aim at men's wellness, we talk about the deep introspective work men need to do on themselves  but often shy away from and miss out on the opportunity to tackle responsibilities from a healthy and mature perspective instead of neglecting ourselves for the sake of money and provision. In closing we look into how we can use nutrition, movement, sleep, prayer and meditation to find balance and have the energy to lead a healthy and more intentional life.WarriorRic lives by his personal mantra, ”I’d rather be a Warrior who faces challenges, than a worrier who misses opportunities.” Through this ethos accordingly, he has inspired, motivated and transformed so many lives.He is an Activist, international Speaker, media Presenter, life and wellness Coach, conference Facilitator and an events MC and Sports Commentator. A spokesperson of choice by notable world class brands, such as Toyota, Jeep, Reebok and SPAR.His vast international experience, local knowledge, charisma and commanding presence serves up the perfect combination for desired change.Please don't forget to subscribe to gain access to all our podcasts and follow us on social media to share your comments on our work.If you enjoy the show please share it with friends and family.Thank you for your support.Inspire, Motivate & Transform with WarriorRic:Website: www.warriorric.co.zaTwitter: @WarriorRicFacebook: WarriorRicInstagram: @WarriorRicHope you are enjoying the conversation so far. Remember to take note of things that stand out to you while listening and take a moment to reflect in your own time or discuss this with some friends over some drinks, a meal or relaxing activity of your choice. Thank you for tuning into Manned Up Conversations. Please subscribe to help grow the platform, you can also find us on YouTube if you prefer video and don't forget to share your comments, insights or questions.Support the showSign up for Ain't Heavy, My Brother - A Workshop in Support of Grieving Men on rituals4men@gmail.com.Donate To Our Campaign with Love Your Nuts Foundation To Raise Testicular Cancer AwarenessVisit our site to explore our work:website: www.mannedupconvos.com

Send us a textIn 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 his exposure to international markets sparked a growing interest in shifting the colonial culture in artistic establishments. We also look into how social media is used to highlight the negative aspects of our culture and dehumanize people struggling with depression, drugs and other addictions. He describes his father as a hard person who taught him all about resilience, responsibility and the will to persevere by doing things by himself.  We then talk about the link between the arts and a spiritual journey which leads many untrained artists to depression. We end off by discussing the latest works happening at Javett-UP and how you can enjoy some of their latest showing in the coming months. Lekgetho Makola was appointed the new CEO of the Javett-UP Arts Centre. Lekgetho joins Javett-UP from the Market Photo Workshop and has many years’ experience in arts administration. Lekgetho was the first African in over 60 years to chair the World Press Photo Awards General Jury in2020 and served on the Art Bank of South Africa Acquisition Committee in 2018 and 2019. His artistic philosophy is embedded in social justice and advocacy as an International Ford Foundation Fellow – Social Justice. Under his leadership, the Market Photo Workshop won the Principal Prince Claus Award in 2018.He was born in GaSekhukhune, Limpopo in 1974. He studied fi ne arts at the Durban Institute of Technology and completed an MFA degree at Howard University in Washington, DC.Please don't forget to subscribe to gain access to all our podcasts and follow us on social media to share your comments on our work.If you enjoy the show please share it with friends and family.Thank you for your support.Visit The Javett Art Centre At University of Pretoria:Latest Exhibitions Website: Javett UPFacebook: Javett Art At UPInstagram: @Javett-UPHope you are enjoying the conversation so far. Remember to take note of things that stand out to you while listening and take a moment to reflect in your own time or discuss this with some friends over some drinks, a meal or relaxing activity of your choice. Thank you for tuning into Manned Up Conversations. Please subscribe to help grow the platform, you can also find us on YouTube if you prefer video and don't forget to share your comments, insights or questions.Support the showSign up for Ain't Heavy, My Brother - A Workshop in Support of Grieving Men on rituals4men@gmail.com.Donate To Our Campaign with Love Your Nuts Foundation To Raise Testicular Cancer AwarenessVisit our site to explore our work:website: www.mannedupconvos.com

Send us a textDo 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 into the best version of ourselves I'm joined by Michael Unbroken.Michael share his traumatic upbringing and how that led him to help people deal with the trauma in their personal lives. We discuss the difference between trauma responses and limiting beliefs, and unpack how to build a relationship with failure by accepting and learning from it. We then talk about how to develop a mindset that will allow you to keep moving despite circumstances and obstacles in your way.To end off our discussion we highlight the importance of knowing yourself and why that is crucial to being able to be kind to yourself.Michael is the founder of Think Unbroken and his mission is to empower individuals around the world to move through fear, overcome trauma, set and reach massive goals, embrace the power of their voice, create social change, impact their communities, be powerful leaders, and lead unbroken lives. Please don't forget to subscribe to gain access to all our podcasts and follow us on social media to share your comments on our work.If you enjoy the show please share it with friends and family.Thank you for your support.Connect with Michael Unbroken :Website: Think UnbrokenFacebook: Michael Unbroken Instagram: @MichaelUnbrokenTwitter: @MichaelUnbrokenYouTube: Think UnbrokenHope you are enjoying the conversation so far. Remember to take note of things that stand out to you while listening and take a moment to reflect in your own time or discuss this with some friends over some drinks, a meal or relaxing activity of your choice. Thank you for tuning into Manned Up Conversations. Please subscribe to help grow the platform, you can also find us on YouTube if you prefer video and don't forget to share your comments, insights or questions.Support the showSign up for Ain't Heavy, My Brother - A Workshop in Support of Grieving Men on rituals4men@gmail.com.Donate To Our Campaign with Love Your Nuts Foundation To Raise Testicular Cancer AwarenessVisit our site to explore our work:website: www.mannedupconvos.com

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 experiences. During SADAG's annual support group awareness week, we highlight some of the important information around support groups and unpack what types of groups are available to join, who can join the groups and how you can start a support group in your community with the help of SADAG. We also speak about the importance of privacy and a sworn secrecy around discussions among group members and the difference between group therapy and SADAG support groups.To help me unpack this topic I'm joined by Krystle Kemp who is SADAG Support Group coordinator who's involved with the training of support group leaders and supporting them on their journey to starting and maintaining their groups. Please don't forget to subscribe to gain access to all our podcasts and follow us on social media to share your comments on our work.If you enjoy the show please share it with friends and family.Thank you for your support.Connect with The South African Anxiety and Depression Group:Website: The South African Anxiety and Depression GroupFacebook: The SADAGInstagram: @SADAG_OfficialTwitter: @TheSADAGYouTube: @SADAG_OfficialHope you are enjoying the conversation so far. Remember to take note of things that stand out to you while listening and take a moment to reflect in your own time or discuss this with some friends over some drinks, a meal or relaxing activity of your choice. Thank you for tuning into Manned Up Conversations. Please subscribe to help grow the platform, you can also find us on YouTube if you prefer video and don't forget to share your comments, insights or questions.Support the showSign up for Ain't Heavy, My Brother - A Workshop in Support of Grieving Men on rituals4men@gmail.com.Donate To Our Campaign with Love Your Nuts Foundation To Raise Testicular Cancer AwarenessVisit our site to explore our work:website: www.mannedupconvos.com

Send us a textWelcome 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 media and having the wrong people and partners in your life.  We also delve into the positive side of being disciplined from a young age and how that can attract more positivity, clarity and a richer life experience. Tap in with us to learn how you can practice sexual discipline in your own life. My guest Jakal El-Malik (aka J. Malik) is an American spiritual teacher, author, and speaker who emphasizes the importance of spiritual alignment in our careers, our relationships, and our finances.His personal journey of spiritual development inspired him to share his insights as a mystic and he would eventually begin teaching others the 'science and math' of spirituality that is often lost in modern religion.Please don't forget to subscribe to gain access to all our podcasts and follow us on social media to share your comments on our work.If you enjoy the show please share it with friends and family.Thank you for your support.Follow J. Malik:Website: www.jmalikteachings.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jmaliktaughtmeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jmaliktaughtme/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JMalikTaughtMeHope you are enjoying the conversation so far. Remember to take note of things that stand out to you while listening and take a moment to reflect in your own time or discuss this with some friends over some drinks, a meal or relaxing activity of your choice. Thank you for tuning into Manned Up Conversations. Please subscribe to help grow the platform, you can also find us on YouTube if you prefer video and don't forget to share your comments, insights or questions.Support the showSign up for Ain't Heavy, My Brother - A Workshop in Support of Grieving Men on rituals4men@gmail.com.Donate To Our Campaign with Love Your Nuts Foundation To Raise Testicular Cancer AwarenessVisit our site to explore our work:website: www.mannedupconvos.com

Send us a textAccording 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 their urological conditions. We define what exactly is the prostate, how it functions and gets infected. Known to spread through the body if not detected early on, we highlight the importance of screening and options available for treatment. We end our conversation by encouraging men and their partners to not only get informed but to incorporate annual checkups into their lifestyle and reduce their aversion to this invasive but life-saving method.    Dr. Viola Morolo is a specialist Urologist, a fellow of the college of Urologists of South Africa who completed her FC Urol (SA) and MMed (Urol) with the University of Pretoria. She is the first female Urologist to graduate at the University of Pretoria. It was while practising in the field of occupational health that her interest in Urology was intensified, due to the significant number of patients she assessed that presented with urological conditions, in particular possible urological cancers.Please don't forget to subscribe to gain access to all our podcasts and follow us on social media to share your comments on our work.If you enjoy the show please share it with friends and family.Thank you for your support. Connect with Dr Viola Morolo:Website: Africa UrologyContact: Dr MV Morolo Facebook: Viola MoroloInstagram: @Dr_V_the.female.urologistOther resources:Anatomy and function of the prostate - How common is prostate cancer in South AfricaSupport the showSign up for Ain't Heavy, My Brother - A Workshop in Support of Grieving Men on rituals4men@gmail.com.Donate To Our Campaign with Love Your Nuts Foundation To Raise Testicular Cancer AwarenessVisit our site to explore our work:website: www.mannedupconvos.com

Send us a textIn 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". We discuss his work they in educating young and older men about testicular cancer and explain why it's important for men to regularly check their nuts. Testicular cancer is known to get aggressive, he also highlights the impact of not seeking professional help before the cancer spreads further into the body. Torsten reveals how cancer patients tend to get depressed and how writing essays which turned into a published book called, you guessed it "Love Your Nuts" helped him overcome this phase and offers some words of encouragement and support for those dealing with mental health issues.Please don't forget to subscribe to gain access to all our podcasts and follow us on social media to share your comments on our work. If you enjoy the show please share it with friends and family. Thank you for your support.  Connect with Love Your Nuts:Website: www.loveyournuts.orgFacebook: Love Your Nuts Twitter: @LoveYourNutsInstagram: @LoveYourNutsOther resources:How can I recognise testicular cancer? - How To CheckAny fantesticle amount helps us to change a man’s behaviour one nut at a time. -DonateTesticular Cancer Education in a Nutshell - Educational Cancer Smart AppSupport the showSign up for Ain't Heavy, My Brother - A Workshop in Support of Grieving Men on rituals4men@gmail.com.Donate To Our Campaign with Love Your Nuts Foundation To Raise Testicular Cancer AwarenessVisit our site to explore our work:website: www.mannedupconvos.com

Send us a textTo 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 his mental health and how he can utilize his position as a leader and servant of society. to create more awareness and implement strategies to improve mental health in rural communities. We also talk about the impact of GBV on society, party and drinking culture as we approach the festive season and how the youth should be more vigilant and discipline to make a success of themselves.  Peter Teixeira joined the Democratic Alliance in 2014. During his time as a ward councillor, he served in three mayoral committee (MMC) posts and became the DA’s constituency leader in Midvaal.He started his schooling at Meyerton Primary School in Meyerton, thereafter he moved to Riverside School. He later went to varsity where he graduated in sport management science.In September 2021 Teixeira was elected as the mayoral candidate for DA and won the local government elections with an increased majority of 63%. He was sworn in as the mayor of Midvaal Local Municipality on 15 November 2021. Connect with #ThePeoplesMayor:Executive Mayor's ProfileWebsite: Midvaal.govFacebook: EMPeterTeixeira/Twitter: @PeterTeixeiraEMOther resources:Midvaal Programmes - Sebenza MbokodoA confidential service and a safe place - FAMSA VaalSupport the showSign up for Ain't Heavy, My Brother - A Workshop in Support of Grieving Men on rituals4men@gmail.com.Donate To Our Campaign with Love Your Nuts Foundation To Raise Testicular Cancer AwarenessVisit our site to explore our work:website: www.mannedupconvos.com

Send us a textTo 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 providing help and referrals to professionals who can offer specialized help when needed. We also speak about the need to spread information about men's health issues and make it accessible for people to know when, where and how they can seek help for their ailments before the problem becomes uncontainable. Dr Ijane unpacks the need to know your family's health history and why regular testing and checkups are better than waiting too long before finding out you might have a chronic issue that runs in the family. We end off by discussing sexual performances enhancers and it might be better idea to live a healthier life, eat well and exercise to improve your sexual health.      Dr Kabo Ijane, Urologist and board member of The Urology Hospital, is the first African robotic surgeon who trained both locally and in Europe, he has encouraged his peers to embrace robotic surgery which is experiencing dramatic global growth due to the success of its minimally invasive technology.  For help with :Website: The Urology HospitalFacebook: The Urology Hospital, PretoriaInstagram: The Urology HospitalTwitter: Urology HospitalOther resources:Urologists - https://urology.co.za/health-professionals/urologists/Support Services - https://urology.co.za/services/Hope you are enjoying the conversation so far. Remember to take note of things that stand out to you while listening and take a moment to reflect in your own time or discuss this with some friends over some drinks, a meal or relaxing activity of your choice. Thank you for tuning into Manned Up Conversations. Please subscribe to help grow the platform, you can also find us on YouTube if you prefer video and don't forget to share your comments, insights or questions.Support the showSign up for Ain't Heavy, My Brother - A Workshop in Support of Grieving Men on rituals4men@gmail.com.Donate To Our Campaign with Love Your Nuts Foundation To Raise Testicular Cancer AwarenessVisit our site to explore our work:website: www.mannedupconvos.com