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Almost A Conversation
Mental Health
Season 1, Ep. 8
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Why are black men up to 17 times more likely to be diagnosed with a mental health condition?
In this episode the Jords, Jamahl and Tobore discuss the stigma and cultural barriers surrounding mental health and ask what changes need to be made so more black men can openly talk about their emotions and experiences.
Mental Health Resources:
Black Minds Matter
https://www.blackmindsmatteruk.com/
For anyone struggling to cope, Samaritans provide a safe place to talk 24 hours a day.
Phone: 116 123
Email: jo@samaritans.org
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1. Introducing: Almost a Conversation
00:31||Season 1, Ep. 1Join musician Jords and his two friends Jamahl and Tobore every week as they sit down to have some fun, open and honest conversations. Released every other Tuesday.Don't forget to check out the bi-weekly bonus episodes "Having the Conversation" every other Thursday, where Jords chats to some incredible guests about the conversations that matter to them.
2. Generational Wealth & Black Owned Businesses
52:48||Season 1, Ep. 2Black owned businesses are flourishing but how can we support them further?This week Jords, Jamahl and Tobore discuss generational wealth and what needs to be put in place to support building a legacy in the black community. From entrepreneurship to education, the guys look deeper into both the barriers and success stories and reflect on the changes that need to be made.
3. Having The Conversation - Big Zuu
25:24||Season 1, Ep. 3Welcome to our weekly Bonus Episodes where Jords jumps on Zoom to chat to some incredible guests about the conversations that matter to them.From TV shows and cookbooks to BAFTA nominations, it's safe to say Jords' first guest has had an incredible year so far... it's rapper and musician Big Zuu.Don't forget to check out our main episodes "Almost A Conversation" on YouTube and all podcast platforms.
4. Dating Dynamics
01:00:32||Season 1, Ep. 4What do you hope to get from a relationship?In this episode Jords, Jamahl and Tobore sit down to chat about the world of dating and relationships. Tackling some of the more difficult questions around social media, trust and whether having a "type" is ever really a good thing, the guys look back and reflect on their own experiences and the lessons they've learnt from each other and themselves.
5. Having The Conversation - Kai-Isaiah Jamal
22:39||Season 1, Ep. 5Join Jords as he jumps on Zoom to chat to the incredible model, activist and poet Kai-Isaiah Jamal about their experiences of dating and navigating the world of relationships and identity.
6. Growing Up
42:00||Season 1, Ep. 6How did the experiences you had growing up shape you?In this episode the Jords, Jamahl and Tobore sit down to chat about their memories of growing up and their experiences around school, young friendships and family. From relationships to self-worth the guys look deeper into their childhoods and how it's shaped them into the men they are today.Don't forget to check out our main episodes "Almost A Conversation" on YouTube and all podcast platforms.Listen to Almost A Conversation: https://mercury-studios.lnk.to/almost...Produced by Mercury Studios for EMI Records
7. Having The Conversation - Joy Crookes
20:51||Season 1, Ep. 7Join Jords as he jumps on Zoom to chat to singer/songwriter Joy Crookes as she discusses her Bangladeshi-Bengali/Irish heritage and how growing up in South London shaped her, the music she makes and her view of the world.