2 Cents Podcast AU: Recent Episodes
Xavier & Richmond
2 Cents Podcast Au is a podcast produced by Xavier and Richmond creating the platform that encourages the difficult conversations that deserve to be had.
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We stand in solidarity with the traditional custodians of the lands we work on. We acknowledge and pay our respects to the Gadigal people of the Eora nation and their Elders, past, present and emerging. Always was, always will be Aboriginal Land.
In this final episode, we take a look back at Season 1 of the podcast. We reflect on what we have learned in 2022. We also look at our shortcomings with starting a podcast and discuss some ideas for Season 2. Thank you for all the support and feedback. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Help is available:
Lifeline (24/7) number: 13 11 14
Lifeline website
Beyondblue website
Black Dog Institute
Mind.org.uk
In this episode, Xavier and Richmond discuss stepping into therapy as a beginner. We welcome our very first guest Tracy from Black Mentality podcast to discuss barriers within mental health within the black community. We also host a Q&A Session with Tracy about all things mental health.
Tracy's Podcast - Black Mentality
Help is available:
Lifeline (24/7) number: 13 11 14
Lifeline website
Beyondblue website
Black Dog Institute
Mind.org.uk
On this episode, Xavier and Richmond discuss vulnerability within Black male spaces and the culture surrounding the display of emotions. We also start our mental health conversation series which will span across three episodes and serve as a Mental Health 101 for anyone seeking help.
Help is available:
Lifeline (24/7) number: 13 11 14
Lifeline website
Beyondblue website
Black Dog Institute
Mind.org.uk
On this episode we offer our hot takes on Kevin's recent podcast appearance (Pivot podcast) on Black people allowing ego to ruin relationships and financial opportunities. We also ask our listeners at the end of the episode to send us their questions in relation to mental health for a special Q&A episode on mental health.
In this episode Xavier and Richmond discuss the concept of soft life and how it fits into the Black male lived experience. At the end of the podcast, they invite listeners to share their experience with soft life.
Meet the 2 Cents Podcast Hosts, Xavier Mulenga and Richmond Kobla Dido and hear them discuss why they wanted to start the podcast and the importance of community led discussions. You can join the conversation on our social media channels.