Can We Have a Soft Life?

Christmas Farewell & 2022 Recap

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 [https://www.lifeline.org.au/?gclid=CjwKCAiAkfucBhBBEiwAFjbkr2V1NFLAim5W_2oBEYpifgswNXTdIN5LLA1dHybU8vl9H5LDTIfGmxoC930QAvD_BwE] Beyondblue website [https://www.beyondblue.org.au/] Black Dog Institute [https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/] Mind.org.uk [https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/]

Journey into Therapy - a Q&A Session

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 [https://open.spotify.com/show/5w98afNdJwp0t0lkmVaAKs?si=b99ceb53565946b9] Help is available: Lifeline (24/7) number: 13 11 14 Lifeline website [https://www.lifeline.org.au/?gclid=CjwKCAiAmuKbBhA2EiwAxQnt79VYI4afiZdcv6yLU9lyktuy7OzdRLPmXyFTNhiyL32xCwYbwja4yBoCje4QAvD_BwE] Beyondblue website [https://www.beyondblue.org.au/] Black Dog Institute [https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/] Mind.org.uk [https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/]

Vulnerability & Mental Health

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 [https://www.lifeline.org.au/?gclid=CjwKCAiAmuKbBhA2EiwAxQnt79VYI4afiZdcv6yLU9lyktuy7OzdRLPmXyFTNhiyL32xCwYbwja4yBoCje4QAvD_BwE] Beyondblue website [https://www.beyondblue.org.au/] Black Dog Institute [https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/] Mind.org.uk [https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/]

Egos & Opportunities

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.

Can We Have a Soft Life?

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.