Letters 2 Motherland: Recent Episodes
Collins Oluoch
This is a platform where I together with invited guests talk about our experiences in Motherland (Africa), experiences as Africans ,interacting with different African cultures and what it means to explore the world and make sense of it.
I am so stocked...this episode was about happiness and imagine it has nothing to do with Valentine's day
Do you ever feel insecure. Despite being in a relationship you see it all ending. Have you ever found yourself or seen people staying in toxic relationships at the expense of their peace. So I talk about reasons why you fear being abandoned. How to take make sense of all of it.
This year has been tough but we have made it to the end. Just reassuring everyone who felt that life was hard but stayed up to this point. There have been so many cases of suicide this year, so I hope we can leave this in this year and next year let's continue pressing for each other..Let's have hard talks. Let's not pass the burden onto others...Let's find ways to better ourselves and deal with depression. Next year let's put our mental health first
On this episode I talk on opportunity because it can get rough to put in the effort in school, media or any skill especially when starting. Plus most of us in Africa think opportunities are only good abroad but maybe if we took the chance we'd be way further. Hope you enjoy guys
I didn't even know that there's an international MEN'S day first of all. Y'all really don't hype Men enough I guess. I guess that's cause gentlemen are very rare nowadays. So I talk about Toxic Masculinity traits(you probably are a victim or have observed them in a guy) and what needs to be changed to stand out as a Gentleman!
Some time back I enjoyed a tour to the coast. It was so exciting and I thought I'd tell you guys the parts I recall.This is the skit of the trip. First time trying a travel episode so let's go!
The Youth in Nigeria have had enough! The #endsars protest.What artists,business people and young Nigerians have had to go through to fight against Police brutality and what you as a human can do to make a difference. When @Davido and @BurnaBoy talked about this not being just about a fight against Police brutality but a whole revolution in the making. Reconstructing Nigeria.Condolences to those who have lost relatives in this struggle and may their names live through us. My brodas in Nigeria let your voice be heard!
On the first episode of Culture I bring (Professor) Mvuleng to speak on his experience as a Sudanese in Kenya and the difference in norms. We talk about culture and what the future holds for South Sudan.
Everyone has had that moment you felt anxious or lacked confidence in yourself..The self doubt and Am I good enough come up. So here are ways to cope with it and my personal experiences
You want beards innit. Struggles that came with beards. Being punished for having beards. A bit of high school Chronicles. How to take care of beards(something like that). The rest is just me Ranting amid background noise.
Iam So excited to have my very first guest taking me through this topic.The second voice on the podcast.We talk about our experiences of being body shamed both as a guy and a lady and how to cope with the low self esteem that comes with it. Body shaming is made worse by the media and this is why...
Well remember this bar by J Cole...Yes this is a fact. There are so many amazing people doing the most in Kenya and the world in general.So where are the rest going wrong. What's the trend of success right now and how do you keep up.
The Pandemic has meant little or no social interaction and so much depression.So how do you stay sane and fight fo mental,physical and emotional fitness in a pandemic.
There has been a lot of pressure over time due to social media even during the pandemic in terms of doing the most and being successful. Don't cave in be your person.