We're back! In this episode of Rough Edges, Sarah continues her conversation with Mzwa in part two of their interview on men finding hope and healing. Mzwa opens up about his personal journey with mental health, faith, and cultural expectations of manhood. He introduces his "Triple M" method -Mind, Money, and Matter as a framework to understand how mental health, finances, and the body are all interconnected.

Through candid reflections, Mzwa discusses the importance of vulnerability, breaking stigmas such as “men don’t cry,” and learning to care for oneself without shame. He highlights how cultural expectations, faith experiences, and personal struggles with bipolar disorder and depression have shaped his outlook.

The episode encourages men to embrace authenticity, break cycles of silence, and prioritize both their healing and their well-being.

In this episode we cover:

● Mzwa Manciya’s "Triple M” method, Mind (mental health & mindset), Money (finances), and Matter (body/physical health) and how they are all connected.

● How Mzwa’s church community though not always fully informed, supported him during episodes of mania and psychosis.

● The belief that “men don’t cry” and the tendency to sacrifice self for others, often leaving men empty and unsupported

Resources and links mentioned in this episode:

● Connect with Mzwa Manciya on ⁠INSTAGRAM⁠!

● Find out more about Mzwa’s blog HERE! Also check out his bipolar Black Bear community ⁠HERE⁠!

● If you missed last week’s episode, listen to it ⁠HERE⁠!

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In this heartfelt and vulnerable conversation, I sit down with Mzwa, a teacher, mentor, and mental health advocate from Cape Town to explore his journey navigating life with multiple mental health diagnoses, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, and bipolar type 1.

Mzwa opens up about the silent struggle of living undiagnosed for years, the weight of cultural and religious expectations, and how faith and community played both complicating and redemptive roles in his healing journey.

We discuss what it means to hold space for others while battling your own pain, the misconceptions around mental illness in Black and Christian communities, and the power of brotherhood, vulnerability, and grace.

This episode is a raw exploration of what it means to unlearn survival and embrace rest, honesty, and spiritual wholeness as a Black man in South Africa.

In this episode we cover:

● Encouragement for Black men who feel isolated in their struggles

● Mzwa Manciya’s experience in living with depression, anxiety, ADHD, and bipolar type 1

● Mental health stigma in Black South African communities

● The importance of safe spaces and spiritual brotherhood

Resources and links mentioned in this episode:

● Connect with Mzwa Manciya on INSTAGRAM!

● Find out more about Mzwa’s bipolar Black Bear community HERE!

● If you missed last week’s episode, listen to it HERE!

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In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Dr. Martine Laventure, an experienced social worker, mother, and passionate autism advocate to discuss parenting, mental health and the power of community. Dr. Laventure opens up about her personal and professional journey, sharing how raising her autistic son has shaped her advocacy and purpose.

Together we unpack what it really means to parent beyond labels, to sit with the discomfort of unknowns and to show up for your child when the world doesn’t always understand them. Dr. Laventure shares her family’s autism journey, starting from her son’s diagnosis to the powerful ways she’s learned to advocate, love, and let go of societal expectations.

Whether you’re a parent, educator, or just someone trying to understand autism better, this episode will move you. It’s about shifting perspectives, building support systems, and trusting your instincts as a mother especially when the world tries to tell you otherwise. Don't miss this uplifting episode that promises to uplift and inspire.

In this episode, we cover:

● The emotional reality of receiving an autism diagnosis as a parent

● The experience of being dismissed or misunderstood by systems due to race and cultural norms

● How to advocate in schools and healthcare settings even when it feels intimidating

● What led Dr. Laventure to create “Parenting Beyond Labels,” a space for moms to find comfort and community

● Faith, surrender, and trusting God’s purpose even in the messiness of parenting

Resources and links mentioned in this episode:

● To connect with Dr.Martine and find out more about her Parenting Beyond Labels community, find her on Instagram!

● Find Dr. Martine’s Laventure Consulting Services website HERE

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