Padded Cell Podcast
Padded Cell Podcast
Padded Cell Podcast
Hosted by Anthony Oluoch, Padded Cell is a series of candid, blunt and passionate conversations on #MentalHealth.
21: On Mental Health Action Day
It's Mental Health Action Day. A day when we move from awareness to action. These are some of my thoughts on what the day means, and what I will do take action on my mental health. http://www.mentalhealthactionday.org https://masawa.fund/
May 20, 2021
7 min
20: Anthony Oluoch - On HIV And Mental Health (World AIDS Day)
HIV and Mental Health for gay men in Africa. A look at mental health on diagnosis, the trauma of stigma and the theme for this year's World AIDS Day, Global Solidarity, Shared Responsibility.
Dec 1, 2020
11 min
19: Dr. Robb Kelly - On Addiction and Recovery
World-renowned addiction consultant who believes in treating the problem of addiction not the symptoms, Dr. Robb Kelly talks about addiction and recovery.
Sep 29, 2020
37 min
18: Giles Addison - On Living With Bipolar Schizoaffective Disorder
Giles Addison, a freelance writer, mental health advocate and a friend who is a truly luminous being has a chat about living with bipolar schizoaffective disorder. The challenges and the hope. Photo Credit: Adam Khadaroo
Sep 22, 2020
35 min
17: Anthony Oluoch - On One Year of Padded Cell
The host, Anthony Oluoch, talks about a year of publishing a mental health podcast, the toll it has had on him, the resilience it has taken to keep it going and what to expect going forward.
Sep 15, 2020
9 min
16: Kevin Mwachiro - On Living One Day At A Time
I have a chat with fellow Kenyan, Kevin Mwachiro, a journalist, gay rights activist and podcaster. His fortnightly podcast, Nipe Story (Tell Me A Story), gives a voice to Kenyan short stories. We talk about his life, his journey and surviving cancer.
Jul 2, 2020
33 min
Bonus - Black Lives Matter
I spoke to Michael James, Kim Reynods, Treyvone Moo and Marc Thompson about Black Lives Matter. Here's what they had to say.
Jun 24, 2020
33 min
15: Victor Madrigal-Borloz - On Understanding Vicarious Trauma
The Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, appointed by the UN Human Rights Council, Victor Madrigal-Borloz, will be chatting with me this week. We will be talking about his work, how his work affects people and how as activists, we need to think a lot about selfcare.
Jun 17, 2020
32 min
14: Ricki Kgositau - On seeking a queer theology
This week I shall be having a chat with Tshepo Ricki Kgositau, a human rights defender, a trans-feminist activist, and executive director of Accountability International.
Jun 10, 2020
53 min
13: Zukiswa Wanner - On The Writing Process
Zukiswa Wanner, winner of the Goethe Award, opens up about her writing process and how it affects her own, and other writer's mental health.
Jun 4, 2020
26 min
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