We're back! In this episode of Rough Edges, Sarah continues her conversation with Mzwa in part two of their interview on men finding hope and healing. Mzwa opens up about his personal journey with mental health, faith, and cultural expectations of manhood. He introduces his "Triple M" method -Mind, Money, and Matter as a framework to understand how mental health, finances, and the body are all interconnected.
Through candid reflections, Mzwa discusses the importance of vulnerability, breaking stigmas such as “men don’t cry,” and learning to care for oneself without shame. He highlights how cultural expectations, faith experiences, and personal struggles with bipolar disorder and depression have shaped his outlook.
The episode encourages men to embrace authenticity, break cycles of silence, and prioritize both their healing and their well-being.
In this episode we cover:
● Mzwa Manciya’s "Triple M” method, Mind (mental health & mindset), Money (finances), and Matter (body/physical health) and how they are all connected.
● How Mzwa’s church community though not always fully informed, supported him during episodes of mania and psychosis.
● The belief that “men don’t cry” and the tendency to sacrifice self for others, often leaving men empty and unsupported
Resources and links mentioned in this episode:
● Connect with Mzwa Manciya on INSTAGRAM!
● Find out more about Mzwa’s blog HERE! Also check out his bipolar Black Bear community HERE!
● If you missed last week’s episode, listen to it HERE!
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