We Need To Talk Podcast

Gather Now Network
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We Need To Talk focuses on among others mental health ,wellness and stories that paint a vivid picture how young people maneuver through this fast changing world. We are all about sharing elevating and honest opinions and stories that will impact people’s mental health and well being which will help in improving people’s ways of living and thus having a better community. Learn more about what we do here; https://www.youtube.com/@GatherNowNetwork/videos

  1. 2d ago

    Who Are We When China And The West Are Not Looking? Raymond Mujuni On Uganda's Current State.

    Analyzing Ugandan politics and the economic metrics that truly measure national progress beyond basic GDP per capita figures.This discussion examines how current leadership impacts regional integration, specifically within the East African community. We explore the practical realities of movement, such as visa-free travel between Uganda and Rwanda using only a national ID, and why these tangible changes matter more to citizens than abstract data points.Moving beyond simple statistics, we break down why relying solely on GDP per capita is insufficient for understanding national health. We look at the necessity of integrating gross national income and the Gini coefficient into our economic policy assessments to get a clearer picture of wealth distribution and actual living standards.Subscribe for weekly episodes 0:00 Navigating the Urban Reality5:12 From Newsroom to Diplomacy8:07 The Discipline of Silence10:47 The Subjectivity of Leadership14:04 The Economy Beyond the Data20:13 Demystifying GDP and Happiness34:05 Patriarchy and Economic Equity54:53 Uganda in the Global Eye1:03:59 The Vision Behind Grab a Coffee#uganda #china #gathernownetwork #weneedtotalkpodcast

  2. Aug 12

    Primrose Kobusingye: Christianity, Religionism, Faith & How To Centre Your Life To a Sweet Spot.

    In this episode of *We Need To Talk*, Primrose Kobusingye opens up about faith, Christianity, religion, personal growth, and what it means to build a life that feels centred.We talk about the difference between knowing religion and truly having faith, how her relationship with God has changed over the years, and the moments that pushed her to look deeper at what she believed.Primrose also shares how she has handled pressure, failure, ambition, career growth, and the need to keep proving herself. She explains why success alone is not enough, and why finding a healthy balance between work, faith, relationships, purpose, and personal wellbeing matters.This is a conversation about finding your “sweet spot” in life, where your ambition does not take away your peace, your faith is more than words, and your success still leaves room for the person you are becoming.If you are questioning your faith, chasing success, trying to find balance, or simply figuring out what really matters to you, this conversation is for you.Watch the full episode and share your biggest takeaway in the comments.Subscribe to *We Need To Talk* for more honest conversations about life, mental health, faith, purpose, relationships, career, and becoming a better human.Listen to the podcast:[https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gathernownetwork](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gathernownetwork)#Christianity #Faith #Religion #Purpose #PersonalGrowth #MentalHealth #WeNeedToTalkPodcast #Uganda

  3. Jul 28

    The truth about pressure, connection, community, mental health, and what it means to show up for yourself and for the people around you.

    In today’s episode, we talk about the everyday struggles many Ugandans face, how people deal with pressure, and what it takes to build real human connections in a time when we are more connected online, but often feel more disconnected from each other in real life.We also talk about how conversations around mental health are slowly changing in Uganda. For many years, mental health was treated as a taboo subject. Today, more people are beginning to speak openly about it, understand it, and make these conversations a normal part of everyday life. This episode is about pressure, connection, community, mental health, and what it means to show up for yourself and for the people around you.What stood out to you most from this conversation? Share your favorite moment in the comments. And don’t forget to subscribe to our channel. Your support helps us more than you may realize and allows us to keep creating conversations that matter. 0:00 The Reality of Not Being Okay0:48 A New Way to Engage1:45 Defining Development Work3:39 Breaking Down Mental Health7:50 The Evolution of Vulnerability11:12 A Turning Point in High School19:49 The Pressure of Performance28:21 The Rabbit Hole of Social Media Listen to our podcast:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gathernownetwork Find out more about Awesome Minds Speak:https://awesomemindspeaks.org/#struggles #living #gathernownetwork #weneedtotalkpodcast #mentalhealth

  4. Jul 16

    He Left Norway For Uganda To Start a Coffee Business | Endre Vestvik, Founder Wild Coffee

    What does it take to leave Norway, move to Uganda, and build a coffee business from the ground up?In this episode of *We Need To Talk*, Amon Mukisa sits down with Endre Vestvik, founder of Wild Coffee Uganda, to discuss his journey from Norway to Uganda and the realities of building a coffee brand in one of Africa’s leading coffee-producing countries.Endre shares how Wild Coffee started, the challenges he faced, and how the company is helping shape Uganda’s growing coffee culture and local coffee consumption.Uganda is one of Africa’s biggest coffee exporters, but many farmers and local businesses still struggle to earn the full value of the coffee they produce. This conversation looks at what needs to change and how more Ugandans can benefit from the coffee industry.We discuss:• Why Endre left Norway for Uganda• How he started Wild Coffee• How to start and grow a coffee business in Uganda• Why Ugandans consume less coffee than they produce• How farmers can earn more from coffee• Fairtrade certification and its impact on farmers• Coffee processing, roasting, branding, and value addition• Opportunities for young people in Uganda’s coffee industry• What Uganda must do to grow its coffee economy• The future of Ugandan coffee in local and global marketsThis episode is for coffee farmers, entrepreneurs, café owners, coffee lovers, investors, and anyone interested in Uganda’s coffee industry.Watch the full conversation and share your thoughts in the comments. Follow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmfnWI3MRDI We Need To Talk podcast Listen to the podcast:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gathernownetwork #UgandaCoffee #CoffeeBusiness #CoffeeFarming #CoffeeIndustry #UgandanCoffee #EntrepreneurshipUganda #Norway #FairtradeCoffee #AfricanCoffee #WeNeedToTalkPodcast

  5. Jul 10

    MOMENT: What it Took To Become Miss International Uganda, The Entire Journey Of Evelyne Kironde.

    What does it really take to become Miss International Uganda?In this highlight, Evelyne Kironde shares her full journey into beauty pageantry, from preparing for the competition to representing Uganda on the international stage in Japan.She talks about the pressure, discipline, confidence, and personal growth that shaped her journey. Evelyne also shares what it felt like to travel to Japan, how she was welcomed by the Embassy of Uganda in Japan, and the opportunities she has received since becoming Miss International Uganda.This is more than a beauty queen story. It is a conversation about courage, identity, purpose, hard work, and representing Uganda with pride.Watch the full episode on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1MD3S-JG2M Listen to We Need To Talk Podcast:https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/76fWcYhtu4bSubscribe for more honest conversations about life, personal growth, mental health, identity, purpose, and success.#MissInternationalUganda #EvelyneKironde #BeautyPageant #MissUganda #Uganda #Japan #Pageantry #WomenInLeadership #WeNeedToTalkPodcastListen to our podcast:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1MD3S-JG2M

  6. Jul 4

    Moment: Grief shaped how we live, love, work | Belinda Katumba.

    In this moment, Belinda Katumba talks about grief, mental health, and how Ugandans understand both.A 2026 Ministry of Health report estimates that about 24.2% of adults and 22.9% of children in Uganda are affected by mental health conditions. Yet, fewer than 1 in 10 people who need care receive the right support.This is a big issue, especially in a country where 73.2% of the population is below the age of 30. The report also shows that 50.9% of young people aged 18–30 are not in employment, education, or training. This can lead to distress, hopelessness, addiction, untreated depression, and many other silent struggles.Belinda helps us look at grief as one of the hidden issues affecting the mental health of many Ugandans. Grief is not always talked about, but it shapes how people live, love, work, and heal.This is why conversations like this matter.- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3XI-JhSkw4&t=854sWatch this moment from We Need To Talk Podcast and join the conversation.watch full conversation with belinda here ; Listen to our podcast here:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gathernownetwork

  7. Jun 26

    Uganda Is Not Ready for AI | Youth Unemployment, School Dropouts & Education Crisis

    Is Uganda really ready for AI when many young people are still unemployed, many are dropping out of school, and many graduates are not even working in the fields they studied? In this episode, I sit down with Benjamin Rukwengye to talk about the real state of education, jobs, and opportunity in Uganda. We talk about why so many young people end up doing work they never studied for, why youth unemployment is still a big problem, and whether our education system is preparing young people for the future or holding them back. Benjamin also shares his thoughts on AI integration in Uganda, the education crisis, school dropouts, and why we may need to rethink how we prepare young people for work, purpose, and opportunity. This conversation is for every young person trying to find direction, every parent thinking about the future of their child, every teacher, employer, and leader who cares about the next generation. In this episode, we talk about: Why Uganda may not be ready for AIYouth unemployment in UgandaWhy many people do jobs they never studiedThe education crisisSchool dropoutsWhether we need a global education overhaulHow young people can chase and achieve their dreamsWhy degrees alone may not be enough anymoreWatch the full conversation and share your thoughts in the comments. Do you think Uganda is ready for AI? Subscribe for more honest conversations on life, work, education, purpose, and the future of young people in Uganda and Africa. #Uganda #AI #YouthUnemployment #EducationCrisis #BenjaminRukwengye #WeNeedToTalkPodcast #Education #Jobs #YoungPeople #Africa

  8. Jun 20

    Everything Was Going Well in Dubai Until This Happened. I Still Remember The Kids i Left Behind

    What does it really cost to leave Uganda and build a new life in Dubai?Many Ugandans move to Dubai looking for better jobs, new opportunities, and a fresh start. But behind the dream are hidden challenges, including the high cost of living, loneliness, work pressure, relationships, and the struggle to stay hopeful far from home.In this episode of the We Need To Talk Podcast, Amon Mukisa sits down with Casper Grace, a Ugandan writer and former teacher who moved from Uganda to Dubai to chase a new dream.Casper shares her honest experience of adjusting to life in Dubai, leaving the teaching profession in Uganda, building new friendships, and finding the courage to become a writer. She also talks about creating a guided journal that helps young adults plan, reflect, and make better life decisions.In this conversation, we talk about:• The cost of living in Dubai as a Ugandan• Life and work opportunities in Dubai• The hidden struggles Ugandans face abroad• Teaching and the new curriculum in Uganda• Relationships, love, and friendships• How conflict in the region affected Ugandans living in Dubai• Leaving a stable career to follow your dream• Writing and publishing a guided journal• How to build hope during uncertain timesThis episode is for anyone thinking about moving abroad, changing careers, becoming a writer, or starting a new chapter in life.Watch until the end and share your thoughts in the comments: Would you leave Uganda to build a new life in Dubai?Listen to the podcast:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gathernownetworkSubscribe for more honest conversations about life, identity, careers, relationships, mental health, and personal growth.#LifeInDubai #UgandansInDubai #CostOfLivingInDubai #UgandanPodcast #DubaiLife #WeNeedToTalkPodcast #LivingAbroad #CareerChange #PersonalGrowth

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We Need To Talk focuses on among others mental health ,wellness and stories that paint a vivid picture how young people maneuver through this fast changing world. We are all about sharing elevating and honest opinions and stories that will impact people’s mental health and well being which will help in improving people’s ways of living and thus having a better community. Learn more about what we do here; https://www.youtube.com/@GatherNowNetwork/videos

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  • Creator
    Gather Now Network
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Explicit
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