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Padded Cell Podcast
by Padded Cell Podcast
Hosted by Anthony Oluoch, Padded Cell is a series of candid, blunt and passionate conversations on #MentalHealth.
Episodes
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19: Dr. Robb Kelly - On Addiction and Recovery
World-renowned addiction consultant who believes in treating the problem of addiction not the symptoms, Dr. Robb Kelly talks about addiction and recovery.
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18: Giles Addison - On Living With Bipolar Schizoaffective Disorder
Giles Addison, a freelance writer, mental health advocate and a friend who is a truly luminous being has a chat about living with bipolar schizoaffective disorder. The challenges and the hope. Photo Credit: Adam Khadaroo
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17: Anthony Oluoch - On One Year of Padded Cell
The host, Anthony Oluoch, talks about a year of publishing a mental health podcast, the toll it has had on him, the resilience it has taken to keep it going and what to expect going forward.
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16: Kevin Mwachiro - On Living One Day At A Time
I have a chat with fellow Kenyan, Kevin Mwachiro, a journalist, gay rights activist and podcaster. His fortnightly podcast, Nipe Story (Tell Me A Story), gives a voice to Kenyan short stories. We talk about his life, his journey and surviving cancer.
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Bonus - Black Lives Matter
I spoke to Michael James, Kim Reynods, Treyvone Moo and Marc Thompson about Black Lives Matter. Here's what they had to say.
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15: Victor Madrigal-Borloz - On Understanding Vicarious Trauma
The Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, appointed by the UN Human Rights Council, Victor Madrigal-Borloz, will be chatting with me this week. We will be talking about his work, how his work affects people and how as...
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14: Ricki Kgositau - On seeking a queer theology
This week I shall be having a chat with Tshepo Ricki Kgositau, a human rights defender, a trans-feminist activist, and executive director of Accountability International.
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13: Zukiswa Wanner - On The Writing Process
Zukiswa Wanner, winner of the Goethe Award, opens up about her writing process and how it affects her own, and other writer's mental health.
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12: Bisi Alimi - On surviving his demons
This week, I have a chat with Bisi Alimi, a wonderful, exuberant activist from Nigeria living in London. We talk about some of the challenges he has faced in his life and how he has managed to handle them.
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11: Nimu Githahu - On being able to ask for help
Nimu Githahu, a mental health practitioner talks to me about some of the issues raised in the Breaking The Silence series. She emphasizes the need to be able to ask for help and talks about some of the ways in which we can access mental health services.
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Breaking The Silence - Egypt
This episode is in Arabic to reach the Arabic speaking audience in the African continent. From Egypt, [Anonymous] speaks to a fellow Egyptian about how mental wellbeing is often viewed as a luxury and not a priority in the country. They talk about the intersectional differences that exist in...
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Briser le Silence - Algérie, Burkina Faso et Burundi
Depuis l'Algérie, Zoheir anime cet épisode avec Star Rugori du Burundi et Solange Kibibi du Burkina Faso. Iels parlent de leurs expériences en tant qu'activistes qui vivent souvent l'épuisement intellectuel, et ne reçoivent aucun soutien. Cet épisode est entièrement en français afin de toucher le...
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Breaking The Silence - Kenya
Alessandra Ogeta from Jinsiangu, an intersex, trans and gender non-conforming organization in Kenya hosts this episode with guest Winnie Orodi, a psychologist working with the ITGNC community in the country. They emphasize on the need to focus on what we can actually influence in our lives in…
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Breaking The Silence - Kingdom Of Eswatini
Melusi Simelane hosts this episode joined by a being of pure light, love and energy, Alex Ndzinisa, founder and CEO of Who I Am. They discuss the importance of prioritizing mental health in the work we do and motivate us to find our true selves while knowing our worth and knowing that none of us…
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A Message Of Love
My message for the International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia. Love!
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Breaking The Silence - South Africa
Lethabo Mailula hosts this episode with Jamil Khan, a researcher, PhD Critical Diversities Studies candidate and author of the book Khamr: The Makings of a Waterslams. They give incredible advice to activists talking about the problems that we face in the work that we do, the critical importance…
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Breaking The Silence - Ethiopia
Due to safety concerns, Padded Cell Podcast did not find a host and guest based in Ethiopia. Bahiru Shewaye, an Ethiopian born activist hosts this episode with Zelly, a poet, writer, performance artist and human rights activist. They are both co-founders of House of Guramayle. In this…
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Breaking The Silence - Botswana
Bradley Fortuin hosts this episode joined by Maitumelo Tsekane a counsellor at Lesbians and Gays of Botswana (LEGABIBO). They talk about the importance of building a sense of self, how to build resilience and the need for providers psychosocial support to be sensitized on LGBTIQ+ issues. They…
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Breaking The Silence - Promo
With hosts from Zambia, Kenya, Botswana, Algeria, Egypt, Burundi, Eswatini, Ghana, Ethiopia and South Africa, Padded Cell Podcast is going to break the silence on Mental Health and LGBTQ+ issues. May 14th - May 23rd
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Breaking The Silence - Meet The Hosts
Africa is breaking the silence. Meet the hosts of Padded Cell Podcast's 10 day event starting Thursday 14th May 2020 on LGBTQ+ mental health from across Africa.
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Episode 10 - On Sex Positivity And Mental Health
A chat with Tiffany Mugo of HOLA Africa on most matters sex, the link to mental health and making the most of what we have when it comes to sex.
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Episode 09 - On Vulnerable People And The New Normal
A conversation with Graham Wood, CEO of Aga Khan Foundation in Eastern Africa about the psychological impact of the lockdowns on persons who are vulnerable and living from paycheck to paycheck.
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Episode 08 - Domestic Violence On Lock - Down
What options do victims of domestic violence have when everyone is under government order to stay home? www.powa.co.za https://www.soulcity.org.za/ https://www.gov.za/TCC www.joko.co.za
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Episode 07 - It Is Okay Not To Be Okay
It is important to know that it is okay to feel down in times of isolation and uncertainty. It is also okay to speak to someone and when our friends who are going through the same thing we are are overwhelmed, it is okay to seek professional help.
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Episode 06 - House of Guramayle - Tikur Engeda
House of Guramayle is a collaborative intersectional platform created by exiled Ethiopian activists based around the world. This is one of 12 stories in their new book, Tikur Engeda about coming to terms with one's sexuality in a country that does not accept you for who you are.
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Episode 05 - Bahiru Shewaye
House of Guramayle co-founder speaks about mental health and living as a refugee far from home.
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Episode 04 - Cheryl Johnston
As a follow up to last week's episode, a detailed conversation with expert Cheryl Johnston about depression and ways to deal with it.
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Episode 03 - A Tribute to Akshay Maharaj
A mother who lost her son speaks to me about him, his mental health and how it all affected her life. Also, what her resilience is allowing her to do to touch the lives of many others 32 months after the death of her son.
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Episode 02 - Rev. Jide Macaulay (Happy Holy Homosexual)
A conversation with Rev. Jide about homosexuality, religion, faith and mental health
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Episode 01 - Masego Seane
A conversation with Masego Seane about dealing with mental health as a single, working mom.
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Meet Your Host
A little bit about me and why I am doing this podcast...
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Trailer
Padded Cell will be a weekly conversation with different people from different facets of our society about our state of well-being, how we deal with the normal stresses of life, how we can work productively and fruitfully and how we enrich our contribution to our communities. It will be candid…
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Hosted by Anthony Oluoch, Padded Cell is a series of candid, blunt and passionate conversations on #MentalHealth.
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