S1 E35 - Shocka | Men, Rap Music and Getting Sectioned.

Shocka is a Tedx speaker and a talented music rap artist. Here we chat to him about his life and career.Key points of the episode:A close misunderstanding of football :)How he grew up in a stigmatised area of London, and the tension between the police and the people that lived on the estate.How he thought it was "normal"How he used to want to be a footballer.How much talent is in Tottenham, and the depth of the lyrics.How pain births creativity - including in music.How rap was "woken up" and birthed in him.The twists and turns of his career story.His difficulties with mental health on occasion.How to get started in a practical sense with self love.Forgiveness for self and others. Celebrating small wins.Reach out on Insta on @shocka_artisthttps://www.instagram.com/shocka_artist If you enjoyed listening, please leave a review and recommend us to your communities. To find out more about Andrew's work, check out...www.andrewpain.co.ukLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewpain Twitter:https://twitter.com/andrewpain1974 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andrewpain1974