The Mental Roots Podcast
The Mental Roots Podcast
Nathan Addai
My black bros, we need to create safe spaces for us to get REAL about our 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, here I dissect various cultural, societal and practical elements of our mental health. I'm defo no expert in this topic but I'm learning and sharing helpful resources as I go! These discussions go hand-in-hand with my animated short film 'Mental Roots' addressing black British men's mental health, with the help of Rural Media and backed by the BBC. Podcast email: [email protected]
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 [email protected] 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
Mar 8, 2022
36 min
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 [email protected] 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
Mar 2, 2022
41 min
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 [email protected] 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
Feb 22, 2022
49 min
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 [email protected] 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
Feb 8, 2022
44 min
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 [email protected] 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
Feb 1, 2022
45 min
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 [email protected] 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
Jan 25, 2022
41 min
S2 Ep. 15 - How Does Rap Impact Black Men? (Shocka Pt. 1)
How can rap shape our identities as black men? London-based 'conscious' rapper and mental health advocate Shocka shares his expert thoughts! We also discuss the power of his easy-to-understand conscious lyrics, edifying people, how music shaped Shocka's self expression growing up, and the emotional/mental journey of navigating the music industry as a yute.... Follow Shocka on Instagram and Twitter @shocka_artist and find him on all music platforms: https://linktr.ee/shockauk. Please SUBSCRIBE and STREAM the podcast on YouTube and MORE PODCAST OUTLETS HERE: https://anchor.fm/mentalroots. **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 [email protected] or DM our above socials if you'd like to volunteer for these roles (however temporarily). PODCAST SOCIALS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentalrootspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/MentalRootsPod1 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.
Jan 18, 2022
38 min
S2 Ep 14 - Addicted, Abused and Redeemed (Patrick Hill Pt. 2)
Patrick shares more details on his journey to asking for help and addressing past abuse. Plus, more on his takeaways as a coach and some great reflective points, especially useful as we transition into 2022! Follow Patrick @patrickhillcoaching on Insta for great mindset content - and his upcoming podcast! Check out Patrick's website too or contact him at [email protected] to find out more about his coaching, or if anything in this episode has personally affected you. Please SUBSCRIBE and STREAM the podcast on YouTube and MORE PODCAST OUTLETS HERE: https://anchor.fm/mentalroots. **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 [email protected] or DM our above socials if you'd like to volunteer for these roles (however temporarily). PODCAST SOCIALS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentalrootspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/MentalRootsPod1 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 #addiction #sexuality #coaching
Dec 21, 2021
55 min
S2 Ep. 13 - Have You Had Enough Pain Yet? (Patrick Hill Pt. 1)
Lol our first Caucasian (and Gay) guest! London-based life coach Patrick Hill goes through his years as a young man navigating challenges to his identity and sexuality, and the coping mechanism of addiction that he leaned on as a result. How did he eventually find the motivation to do something about it?... Follow Patrick @patrickhillcoaching on Insta for great mindset content - and his upcoming podcast! Check out Patrick's website too or contact him at [email protected] to find out more about his coaching, or if anything in this episode has personally affected you. Please SUBSCRIBE and STREAM the podcast on YouTube and MORE PODCAST OUTLETS HERE: https://anchor.fm/mentalroots. **WATCH THE MENTAL ROOTS ANIMATION HERE**: https://nathananimation.weebly.com/mental-roots.html  Mental Rots 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 [email protected] or DM our above socials if you'd like to volunteer for these roles (however temporarily). PODCAST SOCIALS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentalrootspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/MentalRootsPod1 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 #addiction #sexuality #coaching
Dec 14, 2021
47 min
S2 Ep. 12 - Ending Cycles of Narcissism (Joy Larkin Pt. 2)
Joy and I wrap up our chat about narcissistic abuse, as Joy shares more about her coaching practice, narcissism in black parenting and more! Check out Joy's services and more on her website: https://livenarcfree.com/. Joy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livenarcfree.llc/ Please SUBSCRIBE and STREAM the podcast on YouTube and MORE PODCAST OUTLETS HERE: https://anchor.fm/mentalroots. Mental Roots ANIMATED SHORT PREMIERE is Sunday 12th December, 22:30 GMT on BBC FOUR - Access programme here: 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 [email protected] or DM our above socials if you'd like to volunteer for these roles (however temporarily). PODCAST SOCIALS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentalrootspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/MentalRootsPod1 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 #narcissism #narcissisticabuse #coaching
Dec 7, 2021
40 min
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