I’m sure that we are all aware of the now-infamous Gillette advert that attempted to virtue signal the company towards higher profits by attacking and condemning its primary consumer base, not a great strategy. All jokes aside, (I mean I can’t even grow a beard, damn you genetics.) Toxic masculinity is a term that we often hear people throw around as they attempt to vilify things about men that they do not agree with. I believe that there is a case to be made for toxic behaviours that some men exude to, “Be a man.” However, the mainstream media’s take on it lacks substance and tries to group all forms of masculinity as toxic which is not the case. Let me explain. The post EP 45: Toxic Masculinity appeared first on Can I Preach?.

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EP 45: Toxic Masculinity

My guest today is going to help me bring to light, a conversation that we really need to have. One that to be fair, I had never given much thought to until my guest today reached out. The month of October was black history month in the U.K and even though this episode will air in November, today’s topic is one of significant importance all year round as we will be discussing stem cell donation and why black donors play a pivotal role. The post EP 55: Let’s Talk About Stem Cell Donation with Francis Allison appeared first on Can I Preach?.

EP 55: Let’s Talk About Stem Cell Donation with Francis Allison

Think about it, in this day and age, what does it truly mean to be a supportive friend? Especially in a space where friendships are characterised by more than just emotional resonance. These days other aspects like social media affiliation, as dumb as it sounds, factor into the equation of how ‘supportive’ we are being. Should you as a ‘good friend’ risk honesty for the sake of maintaining your ties with people? Let’s talk about it? The post EP 54: Being A Supportive Friend Today appeared first on Can I Preach?.

EP 54: Being A Supportive Friend Today

Bitterness is an ugly look on anyone, doesn’t matter who you are or what you do. We all know that being bitter doesn’t add any positives to our lives but we are still so quick to turn sour. Instead of taking an introspective look at why we’re feeling this way, we’d rather project our turbulent emotions to those we feel did us wrong. The worst part about being bitter is that it usually affects us much more than the people we’re bitter about and before you know it, you’ve spiralled into a rabbit hole of toxicity. Let’s talk about it. The post EP 53: Why Being Bitter Is Toxic appeared first on Can I Preach?.

EP 53: Why Being Bitter Is Toxic

Do not overlook self-care, you are not a machine! I can’t stress this highly enough because in this day and age, people misconstrue the meaning of productivity and equate it to working yourself into the ground. I have been vocal in the past about how infuriating people who perpetuate toxic productivity can be, always sharing captions that promote an unhealthy standard of living for the sake of ‘the grind’. Self-care is just as important as your 9-5 shift or any other activity you partake in. Learn to make time for yourself and start prioritising healing and reflection. The post EP 52: How To Start Prioritising Self-Care appeared first on Can I Preach?.

EP 52: How To Start Prioritising Self-Care

Previously on Can I Preach, Donavere and I spoke about his adventures in Hong Kong and Activism amongst many other things. On this episode, we reflect on our journey at university as we stare down the final 10 months to the grand crescendo that is graduation. We delve deeper into all that the ups and downs that this journey has encompassed as well as speculate on what the future holds. We will also try and sprinkle some words of wisdom to all the budding freshers, hoping that they’ll learn from our comical mistakes. The post EP 51: Thoughts On Senior Year Of University with Donavere Mahon appeared first on Can I Preach?.

EP 51: Thoughts On Senior Year Of University with Donavere Mahon

As we commemorate the 50th episode of Can I Preach, the podcast gods have FINALLY answered my prayers and delivered me a guest. Perhaps the wait was worth the while as the man joining us today has lived quite the experience over the past 12 months. In 2019, Donavere left the humble shores of Dundee, Scotland and ventured off to study abroad in Hong Kong, where he got caught up in the protests. He was then relocated to Australia, his arrival ushered in with the terrible bushfires. Now back home in the U.K, my globe-trotting friend is here to speak about the state of modern-day activism, Black Lives Matter, Biden 2020 and why it’s important to have conversations about racism. 6:00- Donavere’s big move to Hong Kong, his difficulties adjusting and the struggle that is culture shock 18:30- The Hong Kong protests and why it was important for Donavere to participate in these protests. 30:00-Racist stereotypes and navigating the corporate world as a black person 38:00-Donavere’s experience in Australia and the rise of environmental activism 45:00-Black Lives Matter and having uncomfortable conversations about racism. 01:17-Biden 2020 and the rise of Kamala Harris The post EP 50: Activism & Talking About Racism With Donavere Mahon appeared first on Can I Preach?.

EP 50: Activism & Talking About Racism With Donavere Mahon

Most of my friends have been up in arms about the fact that they can’t go to their favourite nightclub because of the lockdown. I, on the other hand, am not so sentimental about the club. I’ve never really enjoyed going to them for many reasons, maybe it’s because I missed the bus. A lot of people I know started clubbing at a fairly young age (trust me you would be surprised.) When I finally went, I realised that I wasn’t missing out on anything and the surprising thing is that many think along the same lines as me. Let’s talk about it. The post EP 49: Why I Hate The Club appeared first on Can I Preach?.

EP 49: Why I Hate The Club

We all belong to at least one of them, fandoms are an essential aspect of socialising. Regardless of who you are and whatever background you hail from, you can always find solidarity amongst fellow fans of your favourite sports team, musician, film, tv show and everything else in between. Fandoms allow us to seamlessly fit in with specific groups which in return gives us a sense of belonging and now with the rapid spread of social media, fandoms have become bigger and bolder than ever before. Although there are many benefits to gain from this, there are tricky scenarios that can arise when fandoms clash or when you’re a newcomer trying to navigate uncharted spaces. Let’s talk about it. The post EP 48: Fandoms appeared first on Can I Preach?.

EP 48: Fandoms

Have you ever felt like you don’t deserve the accolades or the achievements that you get? That it is only a matter of time before everything you’ve worked for comes tumbling down in a blazing inferno? If you can relate, then you have experienced what is known as the imposter syndrome. A psychological blockade riddled with self-doubt, convincing you that all your milestones are as a result of luck and that you are undeserving of any success. Even Maya Angelou, one of the most celebrated people of our time had shared similar concerns, so what can you do about it? The post EP 47: The Imposter Syndrome appeared first on Can I Preach?.

EP 47: The Imposter Syndrome

One of the few things in my life that I will NEVER compromise on is my cleanliness, I take great pride in keeping my personal spaces spotless and up to shape. I like to have all my clothes in order when they’re stacked away in my drawers. I always clean the soles of my shoes every day when I get home and I religiously disinfect my living environment thoroughly, every week. The thing about being a neat freak is you can occasionally find yourself getting on the nerves of those who do not share your concern for vigorous cleanliness. I find cleaning therapeutic and my spirit feels at peace when my spaces are in order. Let’s talk about it. The post EP 46: The Struggles of Being A Neat Freak appeared first on Can I Preach?.

EP 46: The Struggles of Being A Neat Freak

It’s something that we all deal with, those seemingly endless hours spent awake in the deathly quiet of the night where you just can’t sleep regardless of how hard you try. What if I told you that Insomnia and warped sleeping cycles don’t have to be your achilles heel. This past week I took it upon myself to recalibrate my sleep cycle which had taken a beating recently given that my daily schedule had changed a little. With a little tough love, you too can pummel Insomnia into submission. The post EP 44: Insomnia, The Final Frontier appeared first on Can I Preach?.

EP 44: Insomnia, The Final Frontier

‘Kaizen’ is a Japanese word meaning continuous improvement, it’s origins trace back to post World-War Two and its use in the corporate world was popularised by Maasaki Imai through his book titled Kaizen. Why am I telling you this? Because at its core, Kaizen is based on the belief that everything can be improved. A message that I feel is fairly relevant given the chaotic world we are living in right now. More than that, it is important to understand that your self-betterment journey will forever be ongoing. Learning to strive for better, every day, in a sustainable way can have wonderful effects on your life. The post EP 43: The Kaizen Philosophy appeared first on Can I Preach?.

EP 43: The Kaizen Philosophy

The bane of my existence, procrastination always seems to hit at the most inconvenient times, when I’m supposed to be getting something specific done. What I find most baffling about procrastination is that I avoid doing work by doing work, strange isn’t it? Instead of typing an essay, I’ll end up cleaning my room or going to the gym for a double session. This clearly isn’t me being lazy, after all, I am being productive in some capacity, but not in the way I would have hoped. Why am I like this? I have no idea, let’s talk about it. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/25/smarter-living/why-you-procrastinate-it-has-nothing-to-do-with-self-control.html https://jamesclear.com/procrastination The post EP 42:Procrastination appeared first on Can I Preach?.

EP 42:Procrastination

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is the most successful franchise in the history of film, comprising so far, of 23 movies across three phases which have collectively grossed over 20 billion dollars in 11 years. Marvel Studios were able to turn B-List superheroes like Iron Man, Captain America and Thor into household names. Today, everyone and their dog knows who the Avengers are, even if you don’t like the films you can’t ignore their influence on pop culture. On this podcast episode, I dive into why Marvel Studios will forever hold a special place in my heart. Join me as I try to explain to the uninitiated why I believe it is one of the greatest gifts to modern cinema despite its flaws. The post EP 41: My Love For Marvel Studios appeared first on Can I Preach?.