One of the major barriers to men addressing and tackling the challenges they face is the fact that discussion of mental health is largely taboo for Tanzanian men. They’re not expected to open up and talk about their struggles with life. Every two weeks (Fortnightly), on Wednesdays Michael Baruti and Nadia Ahmed present an episode that will discuss the challenges that men go through and offer detailed insight on mental health for men. If you’re interested in Mental Health and are interested in unpacking and unlearning mental health for men in Tanzania, this podcast is exactly what you need
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episode 12: Ep 12 - Becoming a Man in the age of Feminism
In the olden days, men hunted and gathered, while women raised the babies. But traditions must, and should change. In today’s world, it’s equal rights for all. Equal opportunities for all. A woman’s voice must he heard and her decisions listened to. This is the progressive era of Feminism...
episode 13: Ep 13 - Mwanaume na Familia yake vs Corona na Mambo yake
Mwezi March Mwaka 2020, Tanzania ilitangaza kesi ya kwanza ya mtu aliyegundulika na virusi vya Corona. Kwa Mussa (sio jina lake halisi) hakuona kama hili jambo linamhusu. Musa ana mke ambae ni Daktari, ana watoto wawili lakini pia anaishi na mama yake pamoja na baba mkwe wake. Pale wafanyakazi wanaofanya ofisi moja na mke walipogundulika kua na virusi vya Corona, ilimbidi Mussa aiweke familia yake yote katika “karantini”,na hapo ndipo kazi ilipoanza...