44 episodes

My black bros and sisters, we need to create safe spaces for us to get REAL about the roots of our mental / emotional struggles, so we can find REAL healing. So, that's what this podcast is all about! I'm Nathan and with relatable peers of mine, we talk in-depth on what mental health looks like in our culture. Buckle in, 'cause it's about to get DEEP!

This podcast is part of the award-winning Mental Roots brand, which combines the podcast with award-winning animation. ALL CONTENT AND PLATFORMS HERE: https://linktr.ee/Mentalroots

Instagram and Twitter @mentalrootspod

The Mental Roots Podcast Nathan Addai

    • Society & Culture
    • 5.0 • 1 Rating

My black bros and sisters, we need to create safe spaces for us to get REAL about the roots of our mental / emotional struggles, so we can find REAL healing. So, that's what this podcast is all about! I'm Nathan and with relatable peers of mine, we talk in-depth on what mental health looks like in our culture. Buckle in, 'cause it's about to get DEEP!

This podcast is part of the award-winning Mental Roots brand, which combines the podcast with award-winning animation. ALL CONTENT AND PLATFORMS HERE: https://linktr.ee/Mentalroots

Instagram and Twitter @mentalrootspod

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

    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

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

    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

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

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

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

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

    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

    • 41 min

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