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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 Our mission is to challenge outdated notions of masculinity and provide a safe space where men can freely explore their emotions, experiences, and struggles without fear of judgment.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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Send 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 a conversation about what it means to live an unfragmented life. From her miraculous birth to navigating her son’s ten-year journey through addiction, Nishani explains how her lived experiences have informed her unique approach to leadership and healing. The discussion challenges the corporate sea of black suits and ...
Send 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 Talk campaign. After many delays, we finally sit down at the Jesuit Institute of South Africa to discuss the void many men feel despite their outward achievements. Given explores the profound spiritual significance of names and why men often end up as public successes but private failures. From the streets of Diepslo...
Send 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. Recorded just moments after Joe finished a therapy session, the dialogue dives straight into the meat of men's mental health, vulnerability, and the long journey back from rock bottom. Joe opens up about his battle with bipolar disorder and a suicide attempt that ultimately became the catalyst for his life-saving ini...
Send 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 Mood Disorder. Delile's struggles were awakened by the suppressed grief following his father's passing in 2009. He details the challenging journey of finding the right combination of medication and ultimately experiencing a profound "rebirth". The true catalyst for his healing, documented in his book Raw Feelings, was po...
Send 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 trauma, including sexual abuse and its physical manifestations. He candidly discusses the limitations of traditional healing methods like talk therapy in addressing deep-seated issues and how guided experiences with psychedelics (MDMA and psilocybin) facilitated the uncovering of memories and a profound path tow...
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