Manned Up Conversations
tekijä: Kgaugelo Habyane
Fathering Beyond Biology with Fr. David Neuhaus SJ
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Manned Up Conversations is a dynamic platform committed to fostering open, honest, and transformative discussions among men from all walks of life. Our mission is to challenge outdated notions of masculinity and provide a safe space where men can freely explore their emotions, experiences, and struggles without fear of judgment.
Through insightful content and interactive dialogue, Manned Up Conversations encourages personal growth, emotional intelligence, and meaningful change in the lives of men across Africa and beyond.
We envision a world where men break free from societal expectations, embracing vulnerability and emotional well-being as strengths rather than weaknesses. By promoting open conversations and a culture of mutual support, we empower men to lead more authentic, fulfilling lives—positively impacting their communities, relationships, and future generations.
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- Fathering Beyond Biology with Fr. David Neuhaus SJ · 38 min · Kausi 6 Jakso 4Send us Fan Mail Father is a verb. In this first episode of a three-part series, a collaboration between Manned Up Conversations and the Jesuit Institute South Africa growing out…
- The Gift of Wholehearted Living with Nishani Ford · 1 h 19 min · Kausi 6 Jakso 3Send us Fan Mail In this profound episode I sits down with activist, coach, and disruptor Nishani Ford. Nishani’s name, meaning Gift of Significance, serves as the foundation for…
- Reclaiming Identity Through Introspection with Given Ndlela · 1 h 2 min · Kausi 6 Jakso 2Send us Fan Mail In this episode I reunite with Tree of Mental Health founder, Given Ndlela—a mental health counsellor, Pastor, and a collaborator from the Masiviwe - Gents Let's…
- Footsteps To Living Well With Joe Fleming · 1 h 3 min · Kausi 6 Jakso 1Send us Fan Mail In this raw and deeply personal episode of Manned Up Conversations, I link up with Joe Fleming, a US Army Infantry veteran turned South African community leader…
- Managing Bipolar Mood Disorder Through Poetry with Delile Ndumo · 1 h 5 min · Kausi 5 Jakso 9Send us Fan Mail This Mental Health Awareness Month, we welcome long-time supporter Delile Ndumo to share his powerful story of life following his 2012 diagnosis with Bipolar…
- Navigating Identity and Connection in Men's Conversations · 16 minSend us Fan Mail In this episode, I reflect on a key tension in men's healing work: empathy vs. judgment, and whether my voice as an African man should only be directed toward…
- Beyond Talk Therapy: A Journey of Trauma, Healing & Psychedelics with Alex Abraham · 36 min · Kausi 5 Jakso 7Send us Fan Mail Tune into this deeply personal conversation with Alex Abraham, author of Trauma and Ecstasy. Alex shares his deeply personal journey through repressed childhood…
- Suffering in Silence - A Story of Trauma & Recovery with Captain Adam Meyers · 1 h 1 min · Kausi 5 Jakso 6Send us Fan Mail In this deeply personal interview, Police Captain, Adam Meyers bravely shares his journey following a critical shooting incident in 2016, the subsequent…
- Exploring Positive Masculinity for Gender Equity with Chelepe Mocwana · 1 h 17 min · Kausi 5 Jakso 5Send us Fan Mail In this episode Kgaugelo Habyane engages in an insightful discussion with Chelepe Mocwana. We explore the complexities of positive masculinities as a vital tool…
- Designing Meaningful Moments of Pause with Charles Achampong · 49 min · Kausi 5 Jakso 4Send us Fan Mail Join Kgaugelo Habyane in this insightful conversation with Charles Achampong as they explore the importance of family time, the transformative power of travel…
- Shifting From Debate To Dialogue with Rooken Podesta · 46 min · Kausi 5 Jakso 3Send us Fan Mail "What are you trying to take care of?" – a simple yet powerful question that shifts the way we engage in conversations. In a world where men are often told to…
- Reclaiming Communal Love Among Men · 21 min · Kausi 5 Jakso 2Send us Fan Mail In a world where violence, disconnection, and individualism seem to overshadow compassion, we ask: Where’s the love? In this episode of Manned Up Conversations…
- The Road To Hell Is Paved With Good Intentions · 16 min · Kausi 5 Jakso 1Send us Fan Mail Shoutout to you if you're joining us for the first time, and thank you for coming back to listen; your support is greatly appreciated. The first episode for 2025…
- Fighting The Good Fight with Cassius "Hitman" Baloyi · 1 h 8 min · Kausi 4 Jakso 15Send us Fan Mail Shoutout to you if you're joining us for the first time, and thank you for coming back to listen; your support is greatly appreciated. In this episode, I speak…
- Exploring Talents and Learning From Experiences with Batsile "BOY Wonder" Ramasodi · 1 h 16 min · Kausi 4 Jakso 14Send us Fan Mail Shoutout to you if you're joining us for the first time, and thank you for coming back to listen; your support is greatly appreciated. In this episode, I speak…
- Becoming Mentally Healthy with Tshegofatso Sephula · 57 min · Kausi 4 Jakso 13Send us Fan Mail Shoutout to you if you're joining us for the first time, and thank you for coming back to listen; your support is greatly appreciated. In this episode we expand…
- Reflections On Black Male Privilege · 32 min · Kausi 4 Jakso 12Send us Fan Mail Shoutout to you if you're joining us for the first time, and thank you for coming back to listen; your support is greatly appreciated. We've covered many…
- Reflections On The Gender Empathy Gap · 11 min · Kausi 4 Jakso 11Send us Fan Mail Shoutout to you if you're joining us for the first time, and thank you for coming back to listen; your support is greatly appreciated. I was intrigued by an…
- Exploring The Journey of a Conscientious Objector with Kyle Toon · 1 h 6 min · Kausi 4 Jakso 10Send us Fan Mail Shoutout to you if you're joining us for the first time, and thank you for coming back to listen; your support is greatly appreciated. In this episode we explore…
- Why Silence Isn't Always Golden with Leon De Beer · 52 min · Kausi 4 Jakso 9Send us Fan Mail Shoutout to you if you're joining us for the first time, and thank you for coming back to listen; your support is greatly appreciated. We talk about men's coping…







