The Mental Roots Podcast

Nathan Addai
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  • SOCIETY & CULTURE

The Mental Roots Podcast is a safe space for nuanced conversations on racial and cultural factors affecting mental health! Started in the summer of 2020, this podcast mainly focuses on experiences within the African/Caribbean diaspora. Check out our Season 2 episodes in VIDEO form here: http://tiny.cc/85u4001 This podcast is part of the award-winning Mental Roots brand, which also includes animated content and workshops addressing mental wellbeing, identity and creative expression. Our website: http://mentalroots.org. Instagram and TikTok: @mentalrootspod

  1. S2 Ep. 21 - Steps For Systematic Change In Mental Health (A-Game Consultancy Pt. 3)

    03/08/2022

    S2 Ep. 21 - Steps For Systematic Change In Mental Health (A-Game Consultancy Pt. 3)

    SEASON 2 FINALE! What will it take from everyone to bring systematic change to men's mental health? I discuss this with coaches Adam Smith and Adam Hindley, while uncovering the origin story behind their A-Game Consultancy! A-Game Consultancy website: https://www.agameconsultancy.com/ Check out the A-Game Consultancy's blog, YouTube, podcast and more content: https://linktr.ee/agameconsultancy. **IF YOU ARE STRUGGLING WITH SUICIDAL THOUGHTS, PLEASE CONTACT ONE OF THE SERVICES HERE** https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/behaviours/help-for-suicidal-thoughts/ ALL MENTAL ROOTS CONTENT, ANIMATION & SOCIAL MEDIA HERE: https://linktr.ee/Mentalrootspodcast MORE INFO ON MENTAL ROOTS ANIMATION HERE: https://nathananimation.weebly.com/mental-roots.html *Health product plug* To place an order of the ON shots mentioned in intermission, please use this link: https://bit.ly/3DBUQkO Disclaimer: The above links are affiliate links that allow us to earn a small commission from any orders of the products. Any money earned will be saved and reinvested back into my podcast, music and/or any other digital content. To share a testimonial of this product or learn more about the health supplements Nathan uses, please contact him @nath_addai on Instagram. SOCIAL MEDIA AND EDITING ASSISTANTS WANTED! Please contact our email mentalrootspod@gmail.com or DM our above socials if you'd like to volunteer for these roles (however temporarily). Recording gear used: AKG Perception 120 XLR Microphone - https://amzn.to/2QZRcOW Focusrite Scarlett Solo Audio interface - https://amzn.to/3bgQK5v Recommended reading: 'We Need To Talk About Race' by Ben Lindsay - https://amzn.to/3oyVfiX 'Safe: 20 Ways to be a Black Man in Britain Today' by Derek Owusu - https://amzn.to/3Leo5z7 Disclaimer: The above links are affiliate links that allow us to earn a small commission from any orders of the products. Any money earned will be saved and reinvested back into my podcast, music and/or any other digital content. #Mindsetcoach #mindsetcoaching #coachingbusiness #coachingexpert #menspodcast #blackmenpodcast #blackmensmentalhealth #mentalroots #mentalrootspodcast #mentalhealthpodcast #mensmentalhealth #menshealth #systematicchange #mensfitness #mensmindset #selflove

    37 min

  2. 03/02/2022

    S2 Ep. 20 - Impact of Life Experiences on Men's Mindset (A-Game Consultancy Pt. 2)

    Dyspraxia, peer pressure, upbringing around food... how can these trigger negative mindsets in men? Hear the life stories of Life Coach Adam Smith and Personal Trainer Adam Hindley (from the A-Game Consultancy) to find out 👀... Check out the A-Game Consultancy's blog, YouTube, podcast and more here: https://linktr.ee/agameconsultancy. **IF YOU ARE STRUGGLING WITH SUICIDAL THOUGHTS, PLEASE CONTACT ONE OF THE SERVICES HERE** https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/behaviours/help-for-suicidal-thoughts/ ALL MENTAL ROOTS CONTENT, ANIMATION & SOCIAL MEDIA HERE: https://linktr.ee/Mentalrootspodcast MORE INFO ON MENTAL ROOTS ANIMATION HERE: https://nathananimation.weebly.com/mental-roots.html *Health product plug* To place an order of the ON shots mentioned in intermission, please use this link: https://bit.ly/3DBUQkO Disclaimer: The above links are affiliate links that allow us to earn a small commission from any orders of the products. Any money earned will be saved and reinvested back into my podcast, music and/or any other digital content. To share a testimonial of this product or learn more about the health supplements Nathan uses, please contact him @nath_addai on Instagram. SOCIAL MEDIA AND EDITING ASSISTANTS WANTED! Please contact our email mentalrootspod@gmail.com or DM our above socials if you'd like to volunteer for these roles (however temporarily). Recording gear used: AKG Perception 120 XLR Microphone - https://amzn.to/2QZRcOW Focusrite Scarlett Solo Audio interface - https://amzn.to/3bgQK5v Recommended reading: 'We Need To Talk About Race' by Ben Lindsay - https://amzn.to/3oyVfiX 'Safe: 20 Ways to be a Black Man in Britain Today' by Derek Owusu - https://amzn.to/3Leo5z7 Disclaimer: The above links are affiliate links that allow us to earn a small commission from any orders of the products. Any money earned will be saved and reinvested back into my podcast, music and/or any other digital content. #Mindsetcoach #mindsetcoaching #coachingbusiness #coachingexpert #menspodcast #blackmenpodcast #blackmensmentalhealth #mentalroots #mentalrootspodcast #mentalhealthpodcast #mensmentalhealth #menshealth #mensnutrition #mensfitness #mensfood #mensdiet #mensmindset #suicidalthoughts #dyspraxia #learningdifficulties #selflove #bodyimage

    42 min

  3. 02/22/2022

    S2 Ep. 19 - Practical Mindset Tips for Men! (A-Game Consultancy Pt. 1)

    What does our body image, self talk and more reveal about our mindset/beliefs as men? Life Coach Adam Smith and Personal Trainer Adam Hindley (2/3rds of the A-Game Consultancy) break this down REAL GOOD! It just might change your life 👀... Check out the A-Game Consultancy's blog, YouTube, podcast and more here: https://linktr.ee/agameconsultancy. **ALL MENTAL ROOTS CONTENT, ANIMATION & SOCIAL MEDIA HERE**: https://linktr.ee/Mentalrootspodcast **MORE INFO ON MENTAL ROOTS ANIMATION HERE**: https://nathananimation.weebly.com/mental-roots.html *Health product plug* To place an order of the ON shots mentioned in intermission, please use this link: https://bit.ly/3DBUQkO Disclaimer: The above links are affiliate links that allow us to earn a small commission from any orders of the products. Any money earned will be saved and reinvested back into my podcast, music and/or any other digital content. To share a testimonial of this product or learn more about the health supplements Nathan uses, please contact him @nath_addai on Instagram. SOCIAL MEDIA AND EDITING ASSISTANTS WANTED! Please contact our email mentalrootspod@gmail.com or DM our above socials if you'd like to volunteer for these roles (however temporarily). Recording gear used: AKG Perception 120 XLR Microphone - https://amzn.to/2QZRcOW Focusrite Scarlett Solo Audio interface - https://amzn.to/3bgQK5v Recommended reading: 'We Need To Talk About Race' by Ben Lindsay - https://amzn.to/3oyVfiX 'Safe: 20 Ways to be a Black Man in Britain Today' by Derek Owusu - https://amzn.to/3Leo5z7 Disclaimer: The above links are affiliate links that allow us to earn a small commission from any orders of the products. Any money earned will be saved and reinvested back into my podcast, music and/or any other digital content. #Mindsetcoach #mindsetcoaching #coachingbusiness #coachingexpert #menspodcast #blackmenpodcast #blackmensmentalhealth #mentalroots #mentalrootspodcast #mentalhealthpodcast #mensmentalhealth #menshealth #mensnutrition #mensfitness

    49 min

  4. 02/08/2022

    S2 Ep. 18 - Vulnerability Is The New Cool! (Shocka Pt. 4)

    Is it time for vulnerability in black cuture to be the norm? British rapper Shocka shares thoughts, PLUS EXCLUSIVE info on his UPCOMING ALBUM 'Vulnerability Is The New Cool'! 👀 Follow Shocka on Instagram and Twitter @shocka_artist and find him on all music platforms: https://linktr.ee/shockauk.  **ALL MENTAL ROOTS CONTENT, ANIMATION & SOCIAL MEDIA HERE**: https://linktr.ee/Mentalrootspodcast  **MORE INFO ON MENTAL ROOTS ANIMATION HERE**: https://nathananimation.weebly.com/mental-roots.html  *Health product plug* To place an order of the ON shots, please use this link: https://bit.ly/3DBUQkO Disclaimer: The above links are affiliate links that allow us to earn a small commission from any orders of the products. Any money earned will be saved and reinvested back into my podcast, music and/or any other digital content. To share a testimonial of this product or learn more about the health supplements Nathan uses, please contact him @nath_addai on Instagram. SOCIAL MEDIA AND EDITING ASSISTANTS WANTED! Please contact our email mentalrootspod@gmail.com or DM our above socials if you'd like to volunteer for these roles (however temporarily). Recording gear used: AKG Perception 120 XLR Microphone - https://amzn.to/2QZRcOW Focusrite Scarlett Solo Audio interface - https://amzn.to/3bgQK5v Recommended reading: 'We Need To Talk About Race' by Ben Lindsay - https://amzn.to/3oyVfiX 'Safe: 20 Ways to be a Black Man in Britain Today' by Derek Owusu - https://amzn.to/3Leo5z7 Disclaimer: The above links are affiliate links that allow us to earn a small commission from any orders of the products. Any money earned will be saved and reinvested back into my podcast, music and/or any other digital content. #VulnerabilityIsTheNewSchool #Shocka #mentalhealth #rolemodels #blackmen #blackmentalhealth #mentalhealthhome #mentalhealthhospital #mentalrootspodcast

    44 min

  5. 02/01/2022

    S2 Ep. 17 - How Does Being Sectioned Affect Mental Health? (Shocka Pt. 3)

    London rapper and mental health advocate Shocka shares RARE DETAIL on being sectioned in a mental health hospital. He talks schizophrenic episodes, medication and more... Check out this DOCUMENTARY in which Shocka shared more on this - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_x3n8M7Wag. Follow Shocka on Instagram and Twitter @shocka_artist and find him on all music platforms: https://linktr.ee/shockauk. **WATCH THE MENTAL ROOTS ANIMATION HERE**: https://nathananimation.weebly.com/mental-roots.html  Mental Roots premiere in BBC Four Intoducing Arts programme (UK only) - https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0012j68. *Health product plug* To place an order of the ON shots, please use this link: https://bit.ly/3DBUQkO Disclaimer: The above links are affiliate links that allow us to earn a small commission from any orders of the products. Any money earned will be saved and reinvested back into my podcast, music and/or any other digital content. To share a testimonial of this product or learn more about the health supplements Nathan uses, please contact him @nath_addai on Instagram. SOCIAL MEDIA AND EDITING ASSISTANTS WANTED! Please contact our email mentalrootspod@gmail.com or DM our above socials if you'd like to volunteer for these roles (however temporarily). PODCAST SOCIALS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentalrootspod Twitter: https://twitter.com/mentalrootspod Recording gear used: AKG Perception 120 XLR Microphone - https://amzn.to/2QZRcOW Focusrite Scarlett Solo Audio interface - https://amzn.to/3bgQK5v Disclaimer: The above links are affiliate links that allow us to earn a small commission from any orders of the products. Any money earned will be saved and reinvested back into my podcast, music and/or any other digital content. #mentalhealth #SECTIONED #blackmen #blackmentalhealth #mentalhealthhospital #mentalrootspodcast

    45 min

  6. 01/25/2022

    S2 Ep. 16 - What Builds Black Men's Character? (Shocka Pt. 2)

    From 'victim' to leader; rapper Shocka drops GEMS about how his mental hospital experience, lack of father figure and more built his character as a black man. We also discuss character building in the context of being that 'one black guy' in certain professions and industries. Pioneering ain't easy, but we have the power to be the change we want to see! Follow Shocka on Instagram and Twitter @shocka_artist and find him on all music platforms: https://linktr.ee/shockauk. **WATCH THE MENTAL ROOTS ANIMATION HERE**: https://nathananimation.weebly.com/mental-roots.html Mental Roots premiere in BBC Four Intoducing Arts programme (UK only) - https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0012j68. *Health product plug* To place an order of the ON shots, please use this link: https://bit.ly/3DBUQkODisclaimer: The above links are affiliate links that allow us to earn a small commission from any orders of the products. Any money earned will be saved and reinvested back into my podcast, music and/or any other digital content. To share a testimonial of this product or learn more about the health supplements Nathan uses, please contact him @nath_addai on Instagram. SOCIAL MEDIA AND EDITING ASSISTANTS WANTED! Please contact our email mentalrootspod@gmail.com or DM our above socials if you'd like to volunteer for these roles (however temporarily). PODCAST SOCIALS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentalrootspodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/MentalRootsPod1 Recording gear used: AKG Perception 120 XLR Microphone - https://amzn.to/2QZRcOWFocusrite Scarlett Solo Audio interface - https://amzn.to/3bgQK5v Disclaimer: The above links are affiliate links that allow us to earn a small commission from any orders of the products. Any money earned will be saved and reinvested back into my podcast, music and/or any other digital content. #mentalhealth #blackmensmentalhealth #blackmenspodcast

    42 min

  7. 01/18/2022

    S2 Ep. 15 - How Does Rap Impact Black Men? (Shocka Pt. 1)

    How can rap shape our identities as black men? London-based 'conscious' rapper and mental health advocate Shocka shares his expert thoughts! We also discuss the power of his easy-to-understand conscious lyrics, edifying people, how music shaped Shocka's self expression growing up, and the emotional/mental journey of navigating the music industry as a yute.... Follow Shocka on Instagram and Twitter @shocka_artist and find him on all music platforms: https://linktr.ee/shockauk. Please SUBSCRIBE and STREAM the podcast on YouTube and MORE PODCAST OUTLETS HERE: https://anchor.fm/mentalroots. **WATCH THE MENTAL ROOTS ANIMATION HERE**: https://nathananimation.weebly.com/mental-roots.html  Mental Roots premiere in BBC Four Intoducing Arts programme (UK only) - https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0012j68. *Health product plug* To place an order of the ON shots, please use this link: https://bit.ly/3DBUQkO Disclaimer: The above links are affiliate links that allow us to earn a small commission from any orders of the products. Any money earned will be saved and reinvested back into my podcast, music and/or any other digital content. To share a testimonial of this product or learn more about the health supplements Nathan uses, please contact him @nath_addai on Instagram. SOCIAL MEDIA AND EDITING ASSISTANTS WANTED! Please contact our email mentalrootspod@gmail.com or DM our above socials if you'd like to volunteer for these roles (however temporarily). PODCAST SOCIALS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentalrootspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/MentalRootsPod1 Recording gear used: AKG Perception 120 XLR Microphone - https://amzn.to/2QZRcOW Focusrite Scarlett Solo Audio interface - https://amzn.to/3bgQK5v Disclaimer: The above links are affiliate links that allow us to earn a small commission from any orders of the products. Any money earned will be saved and reinvested back into my podcast, music and/or any other digital content.

    38 min

  8. 12/21/2021

    S2 Ep 14 - Addicted, Abused and Redeemed (Patrick Hill Pt. 2)

    Patrick shares more details on his journey to asking for help and addressing past abuse. Plus, more on his takeaways as a coach and some great reflective points, especially useful as we transition into 2022! Follow Patrick @patrickhillcoaching on Insta for great mindset content - and his upcoming podcast! Check out Patrick's website too or contact him at patrickhill@thinkingbeyondnow.co.uk to find out more about his coaching, or if anything in this episode has personally affected you. Please SUBSCRIBE and STREAM the podcast on YouTube and MORE PODCAST OUTLETS HERE: https://anchor.fm/mentalroots. **WATCH THE MENTAL ROOTS ANIMATION HERE**: https://nathananimation.weebly.com/mental-roots.html  Mental Roots premiere in BBC Four Intoducing Arts programme (UK only) - https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0012j68. *Health product plug* To place an order of the ON shots, please use this link: https://bit.ly/3DBUQkO Disclaimer: The above links are affiliate links that allow us to earn a small commission from any orders of the products. Any money earned will be saved and reinvested back into my podcast, music and/or any other digital content. To share a testimonial of this product or learn more about the health supplements Nathan uses, please contact him @nath_addai on Instagram. SOCIAL MEDIA AND EDITING ASSISTANTS WANTED! Please contact our email mentalrootspod@gmail.com or DM our above socials if you'd like to volunteer for these roles (however temporarily). PODCAST SOCIALS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentalrootspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/MentalRootsPod1 Recording gear used: AKG Perception 120 XLR Microphone - https://amzn.to/2QZRcOW Focusrite Scarlett Solo Audio interface - https://amzn.to/3bgQK5v Disclaimer: The above links are affiliate links that allow us to earn a small commission from any orders of the products. Any money earned will be saved and reinvested back into my podcast, music and/or any other digital content. #mentalhealth #addiction #sexuality #coaching

    55 min
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The Mental Roots Podcast is a safe space for nuanced conversations on racial and cultural factors affecting mental health! Started in the summer of 2020, this podcast mainly focuses on experiences within the African/Caribbean diaspora. Check out our Season 2 episodes in VIDEO form here: http://tiny.cc/85u4001 This podcast is part of the award-winning Mental Roots brand, which also includes animated content and workshops addressing mental wellbeing, identity and creative expression. Our website: http://mentalroots.org. Instagram and TikTok: @mentalrootspod

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  • Creator
    Nathan Addai
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2022
  • Episodes
    44
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Nathan Addai
  • Show Website
    The Mental Roots Podcast