In this heartfelt and vulnerable conversation, I sit down with Mzwa, a teacher, mentor, and mental health advocate from Cape Town to explore his journey navigating life with multiple mental health diagnoses, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, and bipolar type 1.
Mzwa opens up about the silent struggle of living undiagnosed for years, the weight of cultural and religious expectations, and how faith and community played both complicating and redemptive roles in his healing journey.
We discuss what it means to hold space for others while battling your own pain, the misconceptions around mental illness in Black and Christian communities, and the power of brotherhood, vulnerability, and grace.
This episode is a raw exploration of what it means to unlearn survival and embrace rest, honesty, and spiritual wholeness as a Black man in South Africa.
In this episode we cover:
● Encouragement for Black men who feel isolated in their struggles
● Mzwa Manciya’s experience in living with depression, anxiety, ADHD, and bipolar type 1
● Mental health stigma in Black South African communities
● The importance of safe spaces and spiritual brotherhood
Resources and links mentioned in this episode:
● Connect with Mzwa Manciya on INSTAGRAM!
● Find out more about Mzwa’s bipolar Black Bear community HERE!
● If you missed last week’s episode, listen to it HERE!
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