Journey With Mpho

South Africa: Femicide

****Episode not suitable for children****

Over the last few years South Africa has seen a significant increase in womxn protests aimed at raising awareness for the domestic abuse of womxn. As a womxn from South Africa and domestic violence survivor, Mpho felt compelled to speak up.

This episode is the story about her experiences as a womxn in South Africa. Tune in as your host explores whether or not South Africa possesses a rape culture and we can do to help. 

Frida Hartley Shelter: https://www.fridahartley.org/contact

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Lindsay: The Child Whisperer

In this episode we interview Lindsay - a Psychology graduate, certified International English Teacher, mental health activist and volunteer. 

Join us as we discuss the daily struggles of living with mental health gifts, how to navigate suicide-grief and the power (magic) of being yourself. 

Connect with Lindsay via Instagram @Idubhi

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Mpho's Journal

This year has had some intense waves of emotion, upheaval, challenges and opportunities for healing. Welcome September by joining your host, Mpho, as she examines and reflects on the lessons this year has been trying to teach her. 

Plus, a poem written by Mpho as a special gift to the Journey With Mpho Family! 

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Conversations With Bodhi (Part 2)

We had the pleasure of meeting Bodhi in episode seven. Ever since then, the Colorado community has shown immense support for the podcast. This episode celebrates Bodhi and his home state, Colorado.

Join us as we continue the conversation on all things life - with questions such as is happiness a worthwhile life endeavor. Tune in to relish a healthy dose of Christianity and Buddhist ideals.  

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Supernova Sarah (Meditation)

Join us as we invite Supernova Sarah to share why she believes we are all healers with varied gifts. In this episode, Sarah details her spiritual awakening and how she discovered she is a healer. Included, as a bonus, is a ten minute sound healing meditation administered by Sarah. 

Connect with Sarah via: 

Instagram: @supernovaenergetics

Website: https://linktr.ee/SuperNovaSarah

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Healing With The Viking Poet

This episode focuses on mental health, overcoming suicidal behaviors and poetry (the healing magic in our lives). 

Most times the trauma children experience affects them well into their adulthood. Tune in to learn what happens when a mother asks her son to promise to kill himself by the time he is sixteen. The Viking Poet endured traumatic child abuse, battled drug abuse and lived in several foster care homes. 

Now in his thirties, Viking Poet is an athlete with a Masters Degree in Exercise Physiology. He is a Weight Lifting Coach credentialed through the US Olympic Committee and enjoys spending his Sunday mornings with his girlfriend - volunteering at a Shelter for the homeless. 

Connect with The Viking Poet via Instagram @thevikingpoet

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Ashley: Blood. Sweat and Breastmilk

In this episode we are joined by Ashley Nakanishi - a mother, student, teacher, poet, Shaman, mental health activist, published author and business owner. In our conversation with Ashley, we explore how to create healthy boundaries as a healer and mental health survivor; and she shares a story about the heartbreaking conception of her daughter, which led her work with domestic violence survivors. 

Connect with Ashley via Instagram @grammaticalbeast  

This month the show will focus on powerful women from Venus. Hence, the exciting length of this episode.

South Africa commemorates Women's Month in August as a tribute to the more than 20 000 women who marched to the Union Buildings on 9 August 1956 in protest against the extension of Pass Laws to women. The Government of South Africa declared August women's month and August 9 is celebrated annually as Women's Day. 

- Source www.gov.za/womens-month

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Soul Surge

This episode details the behind the scenes creative process of Journey With Mpho. We experience Mpho as she navigates the early stages of grief and leans on a book (And Never Stop Dancing) by Gordon Livingston to help her regain balance. 

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Relationship Talk: Men from Mars

THIS EPISODE IS FOR ADULTS ONLY. Contains SNL.

We invited Zarqui and Bodhi, the men from Mars, for a discussion about relationships and dating in the millennial era. Tune in to discover whether first impressions matter, why men cheat, does it matter how many people someone has been intimate with and what their romantic preferences are. 

Bodhi does not have social media but you can follow Zarqui on Instagram @zfrombaltimore

We are on social media so don't be shy to connect with us via: 

Instagram: @journeywithmpho

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Conversations With Bodhi

Join us as we indulge in conversations with Bodhi, a spoken word artist based in Colorado. 

This episode is a sweet blend exploring Bodhi's inclination to write poetry which "allows him to reflect on the personal, political and religious flavors of life."

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