Mental Roots

SEASON 2 FINALE! What will it take from everyone to bring systematic change to men's mental health? I discuss this with coaches Adam Smith and Adam Hindley, while uncovering the origin story behind their A-Game Consultancy! A-Game Consultancy website: https://www.agameconsultancy.com/ Check out the A-Game Consultancy's blog, YouTube, podcast and more content: https://linktr.ee/agameconsultancy. **IF YOU ARE STRUGGLING WITH SUICIDAL THOUGHTS, PLEASE CONTACT ONE OF THE SERVICES HERE** https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/behaviours/help-for-suicidal-thoughts/ ALL MENTAL ROOTS CONTENT, ANIMATION & SOCIAL MEDIA HERE: https://linktr.ee/Mentalrootspodcast MORE INFO ON MENTAL ROOTS ANIMATION HERE: https://nathananimation.weebly.com/mental-roots.html *Health product plug* To place an order of the ON shots mentioned in intermission, please use this link: https://bit.ly/3DBUQkO Disclaimer: The above links are affiliate links that allow us to earn a small commission from any orders of the products. Any money earned will be saved and reinvested back into my podcast, music and/or any other digital content. To share a testimonial of this product or learn more about the health supplements Nathan uses, please contact him @nath_addai on Instagram. SOCIAL MEDIA AND EDITING ASSISTANTS WANTED! Please contact our email mentalrootspod@gmail.com or DM our above socials if you'd like to volunteer for these roles (however temporarily). Recording gear used: AKG Perception 120 XLR Microphone - https://amzn.to/2QZRcOW Focusrite Scarlett Solo Audio interface - https://amzn.to/3bgQK5v Recommended reading: 'We Need To Talk About Race' by Ben Lindsay - https://amzn.to/3oyVfiX 'Safe: 20 Ways to be a Black Man in Britain Today' by Derek Owusu - https://amzn.to/3Leo5z7 Disclaimer: The above links are affiliate links that allow us to earn a small commission from any orders of the products. Any money earned will be saved and reinvested back into my podcast, music and/or any other digital content. #Mindsetcoach #mindsetcoaching #coachingbusiness #coachingexpert #menspodcast #blackmenpodcast #blackmensmentalhealth #mentalroots #mentalrootspodcast #mentalhealthpodcast #mensmentalhealth #menshealth #systematicchange #mensfitness #mensmindset #selflove

Dyspraxia, peer pressure, upbringing around food... how can these trigger negative mindsets in men? Hear the life stories of Life Coach Adam Smith and Personal Trainer Adam Hindley (from the A-Game Consultancy) to find out

What does our body image, self talk and more reveal about our mindset/beliefs as men? Life Coach Adam Smith and Personal Trainer Adam Hindley (2/3rds of the A-Game Consultancy) break this down REAL GOOD! It just might change your life

Is it time for vulnerability in black cuture to be the norm? British rapper Shocka shares thoughts, PLUS EXCLUSIVE info on his UPCOMING ALBUM 'Vulnerability Is The New Cool'!

London rapper and mental health advocate Shocka shares RARE DETAIL on being sectioned in a mental health hospital. He talks schizophrenic episodes, medication and more... Check out this DOCUMENTARY in which Shocka shared more on this - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_x3n8M7Wag. Follow Shocka on Instagram and Twitter @shocka_artist and find him on all music platforms: https://linktr.ee/shockauk. **WATCH THE MENTAL ROOTS ANIMATION HERE**: https://nathananimation.weebly.com/mental-roots.html Mental Roots premiere in BBC Four Intoducing Arts programme (UK only) - https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0012j68. *Health product plug* To place an order of the ON shots, please use this link: https://bit.ly/3DBUQkO Disclaimer: The above links are affiliate links that allow us to earn a small commission from any orders of the products. Any money earned will be saved and reinvested back into my podcast, music and/or any other digital content. To share a testimonial of this product or learn more about the health supplements Nathan uses, please contact him @nath_addai on Instagram. SOCIAL MEDIA AND EDITING ASSISTANTS WANTED! Please contact our email mentalrootspod@gmail.com or DM our above socials if you'd like to volunteer for these roles (however temporarily). PODCAST SOCIALS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentalrootspod Twitter: https://twitter.com/mentalrootspod Recording gear used: AKG Perception 120 XLR Microphone - https://amzn.to/2QZRcOW Focusrite Scarlett Solo Audio interface - https://amzn.to/3bgQK5v Disclaimer: The above links are affiliate links that allow us to earn a small commission from any orders of the products. Any money earned will be saved and reinvested back into my podcast, music and/or any other digital content. #mentalhealth #SECTIONED #blackmen #blackmentalhealth #mentalhealthhospital #mentalrootspodcast

From 'victim' to leader; rapper Shocka drops GEMS about how his mental hospital experience, lack of father figure and more built his character as a black man. We also discuss character building in the context of being that 'one black guy' in certain professions and industries. Pioneering ain't easy, but we have the power to be the change we want to see! Follow Shocka on Instagram and Twitter @shocka_artist and find him on all music platforms: https://linktr.ee/shockauk. **WATCH THE MENTAL ROOTS ANIMATION HERE**: https://nathananimation.weebly.com/mental-roots.html Mental Roots premiere in BBC Four Intoducing Arts programme (UK only) - https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0012j68. *Health product plug* To place an order of the ON shots, please use this link: https://bit.ly/3DBUQkODisclaimer: The above links are affiliate links that allow us to earn a small commission from any orders of the products. Any money earned will be saved and reinvested back into my podcast, music and/or any other digital content. To share a testimonial of this product or learn more about the health supplements Nathan uses, please contact him @nath_addai on Instagram. SOCIAL MEDIA AND EDITING ASSISTANTS WANTED! Please contact our email mentalrootspod@gmail.com or DM our above socials if you'd like to volunteer for these roles (however temporarily). PODCAST SOCIALS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentalrootspodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/MentalRootsPod1 Recording gear used: AKG Perception 120 XLR Microphone - https://amzn.to/2QZRcOWFocusrite Scarlett Solo Audio interface - https://amzn.to/3bgQK5v Disclaimer: The above links are affiliate links that allow us to earn a small commission from any orders of the products. Any money earned will be saved and reinvested back into my podcast, music and/or any other digital content. #mentalhealth #blackmensmentalhealth #blackmenspodcast

How can rap shape our identities as black men? London-based 'conscious' rapper and mental health advocate Shocka shares his expert thoughts! We also discuss the power of his easy-to-understand conscious lyrics, edifying people, how music shaped Shocka's self expression growing up, and the emotional/mental journey of navigating the music industry as a yute.... Follow Shocka on Instagram and Twitter @shocka_artist and find him on all music platforms: https://linktr.ee/shockauk. Please SUBSCRIBE and STREAM the podcast on YouTube and MORE PODCAST OUTLETS HERE: https://anchor.fm/mentalroots. **WATCH THE MENTAL ROOTS ANIMATION HERE**: https://nathananimation.weebly.com/mental-roots.html Mental Roots premiere in BBC Four Intoducing Arts programme (UK only) - https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0012j68. *Health product plug* To place an order of the ON shots, please use this link: https://bit.ly/3DBUQkO Disclaimer: The above links are affiliate links that allow us to earn a small commission from any orders of the products. Any money earned will be saved and reinvested back into my podcast, music and/or any other digital content. To share a testimonial of this product or learn more about the health supplements Nathan uses, please contact him @nath_addai on Instagram. SOCIAL MEDIA AND EDITING ASSISTANTS WANTED! Please contact our email mentalrootspod@gmail.com or DM our above socials if you'd like to volunteer for these roles (however temporarily). PODCAST SOCIALS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentalrootspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/MentalRootsPod1 Recording gear used: AKG Perception 120 XLR Microphone - https://amzn.to/2QZRcOW Focusrite Scarlett Solo Audio interface - https://amzn.to/3bgQK5v Disclaimer: The above links are affiliate links that allow us to earn a small commission from any orders of the products. Any money earned will be saved and reinvested back into my podcast, music and/or any other digital content.

Patrick shares more details on his journey to asking for help and addressing past abuse. Plus, more on his takeaways as a coach and some great reflective points, especially useful as we transition into 2022! Follow Patrick @patrickhillcoaching on Insta for great mindset content - and his upcoming podcast! Check out Patrick's website too or contact him at patrickhill@thinkingbeyondnow.co.uk to find out more about his coaching, or if anything in this episode has personally affected you. Please SUBSCRIBE and STREAM the podcast on YouTube and MORE PODCAST OUTLETS HERE: https://anchor.fm/mentalroots. **WATCH THE MENTAL ROOTS ANIMATION HERE**: https://nathananimation.weebly.com/mental-roots.html Mental Rots premiere in BBC Four Intoducing Arts programme (UK only) - https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0012j68. *Health product plug* To place an order of the ON shots, please use this link: https://bit.ly/3DBUQkO Disclaimer: The above links are affiliate links that allow us to earn a small commission from any orders of the products. Any money earned will be saved and reinvested back into my podcast, music and/or any other digital content. To share a testimonial of this product or learn more about the health supplements Nathan uses, please contact him @nath_addai on Instagram. SOCIAL MEDIA AND EDITING ASSISTANTS WANTED! Please contact our email mentalrootspod@gmail.com or DM our above socials if you'd like to volunteer for these roles (however temporarily). PODCAST SOCIALS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentalrootspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/MentalRootsPod1 Recording gear used: AKG Perception 120 XLR Microphone - https://amzn.to/2QZRcOW Focusrite Scarlett Solo Audio interface - https://amzn.to/3bgQK5v Disclaimer: The above links are affiliate links that allow us to earn a small commission from any orders of the products. Any money earned will be saved and reinvested back into my podcast, music and/or any other digital content. #mentalhealth #addiction #sexuality #coaching

Lol our first Caucasian (and Gay) guest! London-based life coach Patrick Hill goes through his years as a young man navigating challenges to his identity and sexuality, and the coping mechanism of addiction that he leaned on as a result. How did he eventually find the motivation to do something about it?... Follow Patrick @patrickhillcoaching on Insta for great mindset content - and his upcoming podcast! Check out Patrick's website too or contact him at patrickhill@thinkingbeyondnow.co.uk to find out more about his coaching, or if anything in this episode has personally affected you. Please SUBSCRIBE and STREAM the podcast on YouTube and MORE PODCAST OUTLETS HERE: https://anchor.fm/mentalroots. **WATCH THE MENTAL ROOTS ANIMATION HERE**: https://nathananimation.weebly.com/mental-roots.html Mental Rots premiere in BBC Four Intoducing Arts programme (UK only) - https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0012j68. *Health product plug* To place an order of the ON shots, please use this link: https://bit.ly/3DBUQkO Disclaimer: The above links are affiliate links that allow us to earn a small commission from any orders of the products. Any money earned will be saved and reinvested back into my podcast, music and/or any other digital content. To share a testimonial of this product or learn more about the health supplements Nathan uses, please contact him @nath_addai on Instagram. SOCIAL MEDIA AND EDITING ASSISTANTS WANTED! Please contact our email mentalrootspod@gmail.com or DM our above socials if you'd like to volunteer for these roles (however temporarily). PODCAST SOCIALS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentalrootspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/MentalRootsPod1 Recording gear used: AKG Perception 120 XLR Microphone - https://amzn.to/2QZRcOW Focusrite Scarlett Solo Audio interface - https://amzn.to/3bgQK5v Disclaimer: The above links are affiliate links that allow us to earn a small commission from any orders of the products. Any money earned will be saved and reinvested back into my podcast, music and/or any other digital content. #mentalhealth #addiction #sexuality #coaching

Joy and I wrap up our chat about narcissistic abuse, as Joy shares more about her coaching practice, narcissism in black parenting and more! Check out Joy's services and more on her website: https://livenarcfree.com/. Joy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livenarcfree.llc/ Please SUBSCRIBE and STREAM the podcast on YouTube and MORE PODCAST OUTLETS HERE: https://anchor.fm/mentalroots. Mental Roots ANIMATED SHORT PREMIERE is Sunday 12th December, 22:30 GMT on BBC FOUR - Access programme here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0012j68. *Health product plug* To place an order of the ON shots, please use this link: https://bit.ly/3DBUQkO Disclaimer: The above links are affiliate links that allow us to earn a small commission from any orders of the products. Any money earned will be saved and reinvested back into my podcast, music and/or any other digital content. To share a testimonial of this product or learn more about the health supplements Nathan uses, please contact him @nath_addai on Instagram. SOCIAL MEDIA AND EDITING ASSISTANTS WANTED! Please contact our email mentalrootspod@gmail.com or DM our above socials if you'd like to volunteer for these roles (however temporarily). PODCAST SOCIALS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentalrootspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/MentalRootsPod1 Recording gear used: AKG Perception 120 XLR Microphone - https://amzn.to/2QZRcOW Focusrite Scarlett Solo Audio interface - https://amzn.to/3bgQK5v Disclaimer: The above links are affiliate links that allow us to earn a small commission from any orders of the products. Any money earned will be saved and reinvested back into my podcast, music and/or any other digital content. #mentalhealth #narcissism #narcissisticabuse #coaching

Narcissistic abuse coach Joy Larkin shares her experience in abusive relatiosnhips, and what she's learned about narcisstic behaviours and their roots. Check out her services and more on her website: https://livenarcfree.com/. Joy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livenarcfree.llc/. PODCAST SOCIALS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentalrootspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/MentalRootsPod1 SOCIAL MEDIA AND EDITING ASSISTANTS WANTED! Please contact our email mentalrootspod@gmail.com or DM our above socials if you'd like to volunteer for these roles (however temporarily). Please SUBSCRIBE and STREAM the podcast on YouTube and MORE PODCAST OUTLETS HERE: https://anchor.fm/mentalroots. *Health product plug* To place an order of the ON shots, please use this link: https://bit.ly/3DBUQkO Disclaimer: The above links are affiliate links that allow us to earn a small commission from any orders of the products. Any money earned will be saved and reinvested back into my podcast, music and/or any other digital content. To share a testimonial of this product or learn more about the health supplements Nathan uses, please contact him @nath_addai on Instagram. Recording gear used: AKG Perception 120 XLR Microphone - https://amzn.to/2QZRcOW Focusrite Scarlett Solo Audio interface - https://amzn.to/3bgQK5v Disclaimer: The above links are affiliate links that allow us to earn a small commission from any orders of the products. Any money earned will be saved and reinvested back into my podcast, music and/or any other digital content.

Terrel and I wrap up our conversation exploring how faith culture, and youth/black culturesw around food can impact mental health. Check out Terrel's content including great mental health advocacy on Instagram: @ashertee_. This episode's recommended read is Safe: 20 Ways to be a Black Man in Britain Today by Derek Owusu; order it here - https://amzn.to/3CDMFne Disclaimer: The above is an affiliate link that allows us to earn a small commission from any orders of the products. Any money earned will be saved and reinvested back into my podcast, music and/or any other digital content. *Health product plug* To place an order of the ON shots, please use this link: https://bit.ly/3DBUQkO Disclaimer: The above links are affiliate links that allow us to earn a small commission from any orders of the products. Any money earned will be saved and reinvested back into my podcast, music and/or any other digital content. To share a testimonial of this product or learn more about the health supplements Nathan uses, please contact him @nath_addai on Instagram. Please SUBSCRIBE and STREAM the podcast on YouTube and MORE PODCAST OUTLETS HERE: https://anchor.fm/mentalroots. This podcast's discussions are inspired by my upcoming BBC-commissioned animated short film Mental Roots about black British men's mental health, with the help of Rural Media's New Creatives scheme. PODCAST SOCIALS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentalrootspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/MentalRootsPod1 SOCIAL MEDIA AND EDITING ASSISTANTS WANTED! Please contact our email mentalrootspod@gmail.com or DM our above socials if you'd like to volunteer for these roles (however temporarily). Recording gear used: AKG Perception 120 XLR Microphone - https://amzn.to/2QZRcOW Focusrite Scarlett Solo Audio interface - https://amzn.to/3bgQK5v Disclaimer: The above links are affiliate links that allow us to earn a small commission from any orders of the products. Any money earned will be saved and reinvested back into my podcast, music and/or any other digital content.

Finally, NEW CONTENT! I link up with fellow Inside Out focus group member Terrel; he shares how being a black British boy impacted his teacher relationships, peer interactions and more. Check out his content (including great mental health advocacy) on Instagram: @ashertee_. *Health product plug* To place an order of the ON shots, please use this link: https://bit.ly/3DBUQkO Disclaimer: The above links are affiliate links that allow us to earn a small commission from any orders of the products. Any money earned will be saved and reinvested back into my podcast, music and/or any other digital content. To share a testimonial of this product or learn more about the health supplements Nathan uses, please contact him @nath_addai on Instagram. Please SUBSCRIBE and STREAM the podcast on YouTube and MORE PODCAST OUTLETS HERE: https://anchor.fm/mentalroots. These discussions are inspired by my upcoming BBC-commissioned animated short film, about black British men's mental health, with the help of Rural Media's New Creatives scheme. Recording gear used: AKG Perception 120 XLR Microphone - https://amzn.to/2QZRcOW Focusrite Scarlett Solo Audio interface - https://amzn.to/3bgQK5v Disclaimer: The above links are affiliate links that allow us to earn a small commission from any orders of the products. Any money earned will be saved and reinvested back into my podcast, music and/or any other digital content. PODCAST SOCIALS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentalrootspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/MentalRootsPod1 SOCIAL MEDIA AND EDITING ASSISTANTS WANTED! Please contact our email mentalrootspod@gmail.com or DM our above socials if you'd like to volunteer for these roles (however temporarily).

A brief intro to what this podcast is about and the heart behind it!

Idriss and I finish our chat exploring Idriss' experience having culturally competant therapy, giving grace tothose we wish to help, what it means to respect black women as black men, and more...Check out Idriss' own nonprofit organisation CASA Leadership: https://www.casaleadership.co.uk See how the BiPP Network can help you as a mental health practitioner and more: https://www.bippnetwork.org.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/bippnetwork/ To book a consultation regarding the health supplements I use, please select a time slot in my calendar: https://calendly.com/nataddai/health-product-consultation Recording gear used: AKG Perception 120 XLR Microphone - https://amzn.to/2QZRcOW Focusrite Scarlett Solo Audio interface - https://amzn.to/3rJDRHb Disclaimer: The above link is an affiliate link that allows me to earn a small commission from any orders of the product. Any money earned will be saved and reinvested back into my podcast, music and/or any other digital content. PODCAST SOCIALS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentalrootspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MentalRootsPod1

Idriss continues discussing the psychological impact of his moving to the UK, and how he integrated well in uni through empowering and connecting like minded peers regarding mental health...Check out Idriss' own nonprofit organisation CASA Leadership: https://www.casaleadership.co.uk See how the BiPP Network can help you as a mental health practitioner and more: https://www.bippnetwork.org.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/bippnetwork/ To book a consultation regarding the health supplements I use, please select a time slot in my calendar: https://calendly.com/nataddai/health-product-consultation Recording gear used: AKG Perception 120 XLR Microphone - https://amzn.to/2QZRcOW Focusrite Scarlett Solo Audio interface - https://amzn.to/3rJDRHb Disclaimer: The above link is an affiliate link that allows me to earn a small commission from any orders of the product. Any money earned will be saved and reinvested back into my podcast, music and/or any other digital content. PODCAST SOCIALS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentalrootspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MentalRootsPod1

My recent mental health advocate friend Idriss candidly shares his Cameroonian roots, mental impact of complex family situations and more!Check out Idriss' own nonprofit organisation CASA Leadership: https://www.casaleadership.co.uk See how the BiPP Network can help you as a mental health practitioner and more: https://www.instagram.com/bippnetwork/ To book a consultation regarding the health supplements I use, please select a time slot in my calendar: https://meetings.hubspot.com/nathanaddai Recording gear used: AKG Perception 120 XLR Microphone - https://amzn.to/2QZRcOW Focusrite Scarlett Solo Audio interface - https://amzn.to/3rJDRHb Disclaimer: The above link is an affiliate link that allows me to earn a small commission from any orders of the product. Any money earned will be saved and reinvested back into my podcast, music and/or any other digital content. PODCAST SOCIALS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentalrootspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MentalRootsPod1

In this finale of our chat, we continue discussing the pressures of making helpful content, Inside Out's involvement in empowering young black men PLUS some interesting convo on black men and women's responsibilities for each other! Follow Vanessa @nessabanks_ on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/nessabanks_/ Check out Inside Out's website for more info on their workshops, trainng, social media handles and more: https://www.insideoutwellbeing.org/ To book a consultation regarding the health supplements I use, please select a time slot in my calendar: https://meetings.hubspot.com/nathanaddai Recording gear used: AKG Perception 120 XLR Microphone - https://amzn.to/2QZRcOW Focusrite Scarlett Solo Audio interface - https://amzn.to/3rJDRHb Disclaimer: The above link is an affiliate link that allows me to earn a small commission from any orders of the product. Any money earned will be saved and reinvested back into my podcast, music and/or any other digital content. Follow me @nath_addai for the latest podcast updates and bonus content: https://www.instagram.com/nath_addai/

Part 1 of a great chat with Vanessa Boachie, founder of mental health initiative Inside Out UK! Great topics covered including our motivations and challenges of creating content on mental health, Vanessa's childhood and first experience phoning 111, Vanessa's journey into psychological therapy and more! Follow Vanessa @nessabanks_ on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/nessabanks_/ Follow Inside Out UK @insideoutwellbeing_ on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/insideoutwellbeing_/ To book a consultation regarding the health supplements I use, please select a time slot in my calendar: https://meetings.hubspot.com/nathanaddai Recording gear used: AKG Perception 120 XLR Microphone - https://amzn.to/2QZRcOW Focusrite Scarlett Solo Audio interface - https://amzn.to/3rJDRHb Disclaimer: The above link is an affiliate link that allows me to earn a small commission from any orders of the product. Any money earned will be saved and reinvested back into my podcast, music and/or any other digital content. Follow me @nath_addai for the latest podcast updates and bonus content: https://www.instagram.com/nath_addai/

Tajah and I finish our epic chat by delving into what therapy from a HBCU (Historically Black College/University) is like! Follow Tajah and her creative projects @issabouttruth on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/issabouttruth/ To book a consultation regarding the health supplements I use, please select a time slot in my calendar: https://meetings.hubspot.com/nathanaddai Recording gear used:AKG Perception 120 XLR Microphone - https://amzn.to/2QZRcOW Focusrite Scarlett Solo Audio interface - https://amzn.to/3rJDRHb Disclaimer: The above link is an affiliate link that allows me to earn a small commission from any orders of the product. Any money earned will be saved and reinvested back into my podcast, music and/or any other digital content. Follow me @nath_addai for the latest podcast updates and bonus content: https://www.instagram.com/nath_addai/

My overseas animator friend Tajah Billingsley continues sharing her mental journey growing up, detailing a toxic relationship she had in high school. We then discuss issues between black men and women and how we all have roles to play in unity... To book a consultation regarding the health supplements I use, please select a time slot in my calendar: https://meetings.hubspot.com/nathanaddai Follow Tajah and her creative projects @issabouttruth on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/issabouttruth/ Recording gear used:AKG Perception 120 XLR Microphone - https://amzn.to/2QZRcOW Focusrite Scarlett Solo Audio interface - https://amzn.to/3rJDRHb Disclaimer: The above link is an affiliate link that allows me to earn a small commission from any orders of the product. Any money earned will be saved and reinvested back into my podcast, music and/or any other digital content. Follow me @nath_addai for the latest podcast updates and bonus content: https://www.instagram.com/nath_addai/

We're FINALLY BACK with more powerful convos about mental health in the black community! With my Mental Roots animation now FINISHED and awaiting BBC's broadcast, we start Season 2 with US student, animator and deep thinker Tajah Billingsley about how her sex, race and faith shaped her life growing up... Follow Tajah and her creative projects @issabouttruth on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/issabouttruth/ Recording gear used:AKG Perception 120 XLR Microphone - https://amzn.to/2QZRcOW Focusrite Scarlett Solo Audio interface - https://amzn.to/3rJDRHb Disclaimer: The above link is an affiliate link that allows me to earn a small commission from any orders of the product. Any money earned will be saved and reinvested back into my podcast, music and/or any other digital content. Follow me @nath_addai for the latest podcast updates and bonus content: https://www.instagram.com/nath_addai/

SEASON FINALE! Ben Lindsay shares his faith journey; how he grappled with his own beliefs whilst writing his book 'We Need to Talk About Race'; the work of Power the Fight in helping young people's mental health, and more! ** ORDER BEN'S BOOK 'WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT RACE' HERE: https://amzn.to/3jq1Abq. ** Disclaimer: The above link is an affiliate link that allows me to earn a small commission from any orders of the product. Any money earned will be saved and reinvested back into my podcast, music and/or any other digital content. Also check Power the Fight's Therapeutic Intervention for Peace (TIP) Report, detailing their plans for culturally competent therapy: https://www.powerthefight.org.uk/tip-report/

Ladies and gents, I present the last guest of season 1: CEO of Power the Fight and respected author Ben Lindsay!! This first part of our chat breaks down Lindsay's experiences of racist attacks and seeing the impact on his community in 90s England. We also chop up our different generational experiences of injustice and Ben's mental health reflections, deep stuff! ** ORDER BEN'S BOOK 'WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT RACE' HERE: https://amzn.to/3jq1Abq. ** Disclaimer: The above link is an affiliate link that allows me to earn a small commission from any orders of the product. Any money earned will be saved and reinvested back into my podcast, music and/or any other digital content. Also check Power the Fight's Therapeutic Intervention for Peace (TIP) Report, detailing their plans for culturally competent therapy: https://www.powerthefight.org.uk/tip-report/

In this finale of our chat, Hashim and I go deep into his making of his graduation film Mygration, speaking with our parents and connecting to our roots, our thoughts and desires for wider ethnic/cultural representation in animation, and more! Check out Hashim's short animated doc 'Mygration' here: https://www.hdiriyeanimations.com/portfolio-1 Check out Visible In Visuals @visible_visuals on Instagram, and their segment on Ben Mitchell's Skwigly podcast: https://www.skwigly.co.uk/podcast_type/visible-in-visuals/

Hashim breaks down his crazy experience getting Crohn's disease, and we unpack the importance of physical health and the possible links to mental health. (We're defo not experts in this of course, but we know it's important to highlight!) We continue more geeky animation talk (lol) and discuss mental/emotional journeys through work.Check out Hashim's animation work in his Insta page @hdiriyeanimations and in his website: https://www.hdiriyeanimations.com/.

I speak with fellow Uni of Derby Animation graduate Hashim Diriye about his early days as a yute growing up black and Muslim in England. We also touch on getting out of a victim mentality and more! Check out Hashim's animation work in his Insta page @hdiriyeanimations and in his website: https://www.hdiriyeanimations.com/.

Are your career goals too self-centered? Sipho and I finish our epic chat discussing the mental/social perks of not always thinking 'me me me', plus sharing our heart for black creative empowerment and more!Find Sipho on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sipho-eric-ndlovu-45aa1773/My social media - Insta: nath_addai, Twitter: @NatAddai

In this part of my chat, we break down Sipho's breakdown! Okay not funny... anyway we explore the way we section our lives and the challenges of navigating the messy overlaps of our professional and personal lives in certain seasons...Find Sipho on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sipho-eric-ndlovu-45aa1773/

Sipho Eric Ndlovu is my spoken word mentor for my New Creatives animation, and here we start our discussion on his experiences growing up; moving from South Africa to England, processing race & faith and more!Find Sipho on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sipho-eric-ndlovu-45aa1773/

Isaac and I wrap up our powerful chat on the challenges (and privilege!) of being a young black creative trying to empower themselves and their peers. PLEASE check out Nuff Said on social media @nuffsaid_ldn and their website: https://nuffsaidldn.com/. Also listen to Nuff Said's podcast Blacklisted hosted by Isaac himself, available on all podcast platforms!A great resource addressing UK churches' engagements with racial issues is the book 'We Need to Talk About Race' by Ben Lindsay. Order it through this link: https://amzn.to/3jq1Abq . Any orders made through this link will give me a small commission, thanks in advance for the support!

Isaac and I continue to discuss the vision behind Nuff Said and the mental strain of being a young black creative trying to even the arts playing field. PLEASE check out Nuff Said on social media @nuffsaid_ldn and their website: https://nuffsaidldn.com/. Also listen to Nuff Said's podcast Blacklisted hosted by Isaac himself, available on all podcast platforms!

In this first part of my chat with uni friend and Nuff Said co-founder Isaac Izekor, Isaac discusses growing up, making the brave transition from Medicine to the Arts and more! PLEASE check out Nuff Said on social media @nuffsaid_ldn and their website: https://nuffsaidldn.com/. Also listen to Nuff Said's podcast Blacklisted hosted by Isaac himself, available on all podcast platforms!

In this conversation finale, Paul, Ryan and I delve deeper into our faiths in Jesus and how that helps us with our self worth and mental well-being as young black men... A great resource addressing UK churches' engagements with racial issues is the book 'We Need to Talk About Race' by Ben Lindsay. Order it through this link: https://amzn.to/3jq1Abq .

In this part of our chat we dissect romantic relationships and their impact on male mental health, from Paul and Ryan's own experiences.We also keep touching on our faiths as Christians and how this has impacted our mental/spiritual journeys.A great resource addressing UK churches' engagements with racial issues is the book 'We Need to Talk About Race' by Ben Lindsay. Order it through this link: https://amzn.to/3jq1Abq .

I'm joined by musicians and deep thinkers R.T. Hines and Paul Kazadi a.k.a Paul the Messenger, to discuss how our faith journeys as Christians help us with our confidence and sense of identity as black men. We also start discussing the need for balance and accountability within black communities. Find R.T. and Paul on their respective socials on Insta: @r.t.hines and @specixldelivery.Link to order 'We Need to Talk About Race' by Ben Lindsay: https://amzn.to/3hAAuOy

Me and Deji continue to discuss COVID's impact on the black community, and Deji's journey helping to create the rapidly-rising animated podcast series Pass the Meerkat (available on YouTube). Stay tuned for fun project details and some insights on uplifting black content to help our mental right now! Here's a few empowering initiatives we shout out in this episode: No Signal - @theresnosignal on Insta Celutions - @celutionsuk Inside Out UK - @insideout_uk

First half of my convo with forensic mental health practitioner, music artist and content creator Deji Maxwell aka Dej the Ego! Dej discusses his unique experience growing up and how he got into the mental health industry. Insightful gems dropped on what counselling young black men is like too! Follow Dej on Instagram @deji_vu - https://www.instagram.com/deji_vu/ Check out Dej and his team's animated podcast Pass the Meerkat here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyU3_JD4AQ3_z_5ZqFN251A

I have a chat with First Class Honors graduate, businessman and budding rapper Samson Makinde a.k.a. SMSN about feeling like the 'odd one out' growing up, subtle racism, what we were taught about hard work and more! Check out Samson on his socials! Personal: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/samsonm_/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/samsonm_ Freelance work - https://www.instagram.com/smsncrtv/ Samson's organisation VISION: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/visiontm_/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/visiontm_?s=20

Counselor, podcaster and comedian Leo Flowers goes through 3 key tips he has for taking care during lockdown, specific advice for both workaholics and slackers at this time, settings we can progress the mental health conversation and more. Follow Leo on Instagram @leoflowers2000 and check out his podcast 'Before You Kill Yourself' available on all platforms!

Here's Part 1 of my chat with counsellor, podcaster and comedian Leo Flowers; we discuss his experience growing up in the US, lockdown and its impact on our relationships, and more. Follow Leo on Instagram @leoflowers2000 and check out his podcast 'Before You Kill Yourself' available on all platforms!

I chat with North-West London-based content creator El Formosa about mental health experiences of herself and friends and family growing up, whilst touching on deep topics like mental health in the grime scene, black masculinity, triggers of anxiety and more!Check out El on Instagram @elformosax for her current IG Live 'Mental Health and Grime' series! Also check out the Mental Movement Magazine (the platform El works with) and the work they do to support people's mental health: www.mentalmovement.co.uk.P.S. Sorry for the glitchy audio quality, I'm learning as I go!

Second part of my chat with Tayo, in which we discuss further experiences of racial ignorance and some practical ideas on how we can remove stigmas of mental health issues in our friendships and communities.

In this first part of my first conversation, I chat with musician, DJ/presenter and uni graduate Tayo Adeleye about his experience growing up and coming to terms with his mental health. We also discuss ways we can move forward as young black British men in opening up about it! Follow Tayo on Insta: @tayo_gt