Manned Up Conversations
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 Our mission is to challenge outdated notions of masculinity and provide a safe space where men can freely explore their emotions, experiences, and struggles without fear of judgment.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.
Episodes
72 episodes
Reclaiming Communal Love Among Men
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, we explore the concept of communal love a love that affirms, nurt...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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21:02
The Road To Hell Is Paved With Good Intentions
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 is inspired by Ms Lauryn Hill's Motives and Thoughts, The Trial of Socrates...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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16:07
Fighting The Good Fight with Cassius "Hitman" Baloyi
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 former 6x boxing champ Cassius Hitman Baloyi about his glory days in the ring...
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Season 4
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Episode 15
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1:08:06
Exploring Talents and Learning From Experiences with Batsile "BOY Wonder" Ramasodi
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 with artist extraordinaire Batsile "BOY Wonder" Ramasodi on his artistic path...
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Season 4
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Episode 14
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1:16:28
Becoming Mentally Healthy with Tshegofatso Sephula
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 on a conversation we had with Tshegofatso Sephula on a mental health awarene...
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Season 4
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Episode 13
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56:36
Reflections On Black Male Privilege
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 conversations over the last three years, while going through some books, res...
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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32:06
Reflections On The Gender Empathy Gap
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 article shared by
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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10:37
Exploring The Journey of a Conscientious Objector with Kyle Toon
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 an uncommon but interesting story of a US Army conscientious objector and...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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1:06:59
Why Silence Isn't Always Golden with Leon De Beer
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 mechanisms and how seeking help—or not—can lead to mental health issues and...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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52:21
Unlocking The Keys To Self Mastery with Met_a_morphosis
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 exciting talk with the quantum leaping physicist, we discuss knowing thyself from several of v...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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1:03:49
Creating Care Uptake Points For Men with Dr Vuyo Yokwe
Thanks for listening if you are joining for the first time, hope you enjoy the conversation and peace and love to you for coming back to listen.Although the term "safe spaces" is frequently used in casual conversations, what does it act...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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1:05:23
Protect Your Critical Thinking From Patriarchy with Kneo Mokgopa
Thanks for listening if you are joining for the first time, hope you enjoy the conversation and peace and love to you for coming back to listen.Many males avoid using the word patriarchy because they perceive it as an attack on their ge...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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51:30
Exploring Men's Emotional Language with Matthew Steele
Thanks for listening if you are joining for the first time, hope you enjoy the conversation and peace and love to you for coming back to listen.On episode 60 we explore men's emotional language with Clinical Psychologist, Matthew Steele...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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52:41
Father Wounds & Black Male Stereotypes with Malose Langa
Thanks for listening if you are joining for the first time, hope you enjoy the conversation and peace and love to you for coming back to listen.On episode 59 I met with Malose Langa at The University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg t...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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46:57
Reflections on Faith, Leadership & Relationships with Ratiba Mohale
Thanks for listening if you are joining for the first time, hope you enjoy the conversation and peace and love to you for coming back to listen. On episode 58 I speak to Marketing Executive, Podcast and Radio host Ratiba Mohale about hi...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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1:05:28
Why Men Keep Their Emotional Pain Invisible
Through reading his books, articles and watching Tom Golden on his YouTube channel, Men Are Good, his work opened my e...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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16:24
The Healing Power of Music with Graeme Sacks
Welcome to Season 4 of Manned Up Conversations. If you are new to the platform, thank you for tuning in. I invite you to listen in with an open mind, our stories and conversations give you a refreshing perspective on manhood, reflections ...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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50:05
Starting Over with Anele Ndlovu
In our latest episode, we close off with a conversation with Anele Ndlovu, a women's leadership and mental health advocate who also runs an engaging platform "The Tea with Anele Ndlovu." We catch up after several interactions since her first me...
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Season 3
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Episode 23
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1:05:58
Engaging Men and Boys in Violence Prevention with Michael Flood
The theme for the 16 Days of Activism Campaign for 2023 is: “Accelerating actions to end gender-based violence & femicide: leaving no one behind” it is in this light that we share our first episode highlighting men's violence against women ...
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Season 3
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Episode 22
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57:10
Dads In The Picture with Mesh Kekana
In episode 53, we connect with Mesh Kekana to talk about the journey of his organization Dads In The Picture. We also explore how boys are being raised differently from girls in the home and the importance of teaching boys skills that enable th...
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Season 3
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Episode 21
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1:08:24
The Bond Between Black Fathers and Daughters with David Miller
In episode 52, we connect with David Miller to explore his work on the relationship between black fathers and daughters. Some of the key talking points in this conversation include the marginalization of black fathers, creating opportunities an...
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Season 3
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Episode 20
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1:09:45
Exploring The Masculine Archetype Challenge with Ruwan Meepagala
In episode 51, we take a deep dive into the world of the masculine archetypes with Ruwan Meepagala.We unpack his journey into coaching, navigating the seemingly saturated coaching space, his learnings as a new father and how that impact...
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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58:02
Lessons from 50 Years of Hip Hop with Nyambz
In episode 50, we celebrate another milestone episode in line with 50 years of Hip Hop.Joining me to reflect on lessons, experiences and how Hip Hop impacts it's participants and followers, I'm joined by legendary producer Nyambz. We di...
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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1:19:52
Doing The Work Required To Get Better with Melusi Tshabalala
In episode 49, we reconnect with Melusi Tshabalala for a follow up episode since we covered his book Magenge, We Need To Talk.
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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1:19:36
Living The Imperfect Life with Nekisha Lupke
In episode 48, we explore a life of imperfection with Mrs South Africa 2023 finalist, Nekisha Lupke.Nekisha takes us through her childhood in Durban where she witnessed violence, abuse in different forms and how this experience impacted...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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1:12:45
