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Hope Ezra Mukwinda is a clinical officer general,psychosocial counselor, founder of Restored Hope foundation, Author, blogger, poet, and above all else, a compassionate friend & sister who extends her heart to talking Men's mental health: gender stereotypes around mental health, psychologically draining social expectations,coping mechanisms,suicide,effects of unemployment & social economic hardships, as well as relationship heartbreak on men's mental health! Bleeding steel podcast is therefo ...
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Featuring everyday Shereos and Heroes sharing inspiring stories of how they persevered after a life- altering event. Story Crafting is a program of You Night Empowering Events and the We Lift You Up Fund - a 501c3 public charity. Our primary focus is to address emotional healing and to help women find a path forward after a cancer diagnosis. However, future plans include stories of trials and triumph from every walk of life. For more information about the Story Crafting program, visit: www.y ...
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An excerpt from Zita's story: "Joy and sorrow can coexist, so let your precious tears fall like diamonds on the floor for there is healing in releasing this built-up pressure, like the white teardrop that emerges from beneath the broken heart of the flower plant. There is value in emotion as in diamonds. It is the release and relief that cleanses, …
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An excerpt from Audrey's story: "My guiding light has been my children and my now husband. My son, at the age of fourteen, was wiser than he knew. The day I received the call for the biopsy, my son looked at me and said “Mom don’t worry, you will be just fine.” My son and daughter helped in every way possible- from learning to change the dressings …
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An excerpt from Maureen's story: "My sisters were also my light. During my first diagnosis, my sisters would be there during my chemotherapy. One would drop me off, and another would pick me up. My oldest sister would go with me to appointments, pull out a notebook, and take copious notes. During my second diagnosis, she would change her work sched…
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An excerpt from Jenna's story: "Throughout my journey, feeling like a square peg, my husband Rich has been my cornerstone. He is my Superman. Rich is compassionate, caring, loving, non-judgmental and could make me laugh during the darkest days. He gives "tough love" even when I don't want to hear it. Rich made some very tough medical decisions that…
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An excerpt from Jamie's story: "My battle against breast cancer wasn't just about survival, it became a catalyst for change- igniting a passion within me to redefine my life's purpose. The journey was far from easy. It has been filled with many tears, therapy sessions, soul-searching, and of course art, creativity, and now photography. I am working…
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Excerpt from Renee's story: "I have overcome adverse childhood experiences. I continue to work on self-growth and acceptance. I thrive to make every day better than yesterday. Challenges will arise but I am stronger now. I am breaking through. I have scraped part of my chrysalis. I see the sunshine. It is so much brighter than the darkness. I am em…
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An excerpt from Eileen's story: "I am stronger than I thought I was. I am not looking at it as "my cup is always full" but more towards being that of Superwoman. I have been faced with many challenges over the years from health challenges to parent challenges and found that I am a fighter, I am strong and there is nothing that I can’t overcome. Eve…
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"The Lotus' Earthquake" by Keri McWilliams
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From Keri's story, "The Lotus' Earthquake" Like the lotus, petal by petal I will somehow blossom. The lotus is a symbol of strength, new beginnings and rebirth. My soul’s desire for triumph is fierce. The way a lotus grows is a victory over obstacles that most can’t overcome. So this is not a sad story, it’s a story about someone who had many tough…
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From Elizabeth's Story: "Life happens, friendships come and go, things change after a life altering experience, but I knew God did not abandon me. My family began praying the rosary. Things changed so much for me. I became calmer and very much at ease. My son was my number one driving force. I knew he needed me, but I needed him more. As exhausted …
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"Like Daddy, Like Daughter" by Jennifer Passarella
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From Jen's story entitled "Like Daddy, Like Daughter" "Acquaintances, close friends, and family have told me that I inspire them with what I’ve gone through, and my response is always, “I didn’t have a choice. I just kept moving because I had to.” And they all respond with something like, “Sure, but you overcame all this trauma in such a way that w…
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Pastor Gladys Paswani says "hurt people hurt people". As individual or personal emotional trauma may be, it has the capacity to affect the people around us. In this episode, my girls and I discuss how hurting or unhealed men create a mess, messier enough to mess other people in their lives. I had so much fun recording this episode, I know you will …
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Amid the pandemic detours, Mental Health Matters!!
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Sadly, just like any other world catastrophe,if covid-19 has not killed you, it sure has messed up your mental health one way or the other. We are in the times were not guarding our hearts and taking care of our minds is a luxury we can't afford. In this episode I give a brief insight on how to take care of ourselves psychologically during this pan…
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Pain can sometimes feel "safe" & "comfortable". However, comfort will tell you any lie to keep you in its embrace. It will lure you back with a person,situation or a mindset that is/was toxic and it will keep you there as long as you are willing or as long as you allow it. Choose to break out of that comfort zone. On this episode, we hear a true li…
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Is there really a solid "right" way for a man to deal with a relationship heart break? and do you think men should handle it differently from women?
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There is no easy solution for suicide prevention, but reducing the stigma associated with getting help can make a real difference!
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In this episode we get to iron out some of the biases/ stereotypes around GBV. Yes men too are victims of GBV!
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sssshhhhh! Boys don’t cry, boys who cry like that turn out to be weak men. Crying like a lil girl will make women lose respect for you, if I hear you cry one more time; I’ll smack the hell out of you!” Words endlessly flowing out of society’s mouth, painfully piercing the hearts of the male specie and molding mentally depressed males, emotionally d…
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When we as the society impose certain musculinity on our men or boys, we unnecessary mislead young men into acting in certain predefined ways that aren't actually conducive to attracting and sustaining healthy and enjoyable relationships! In this episode i address the effects of toxic musculinity on society.…
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They say "time heals all wounds". while there is an element of truth in this, But i believe it is what you do in that time that facilitates your healing process. In this episode we give an highlight on the "little but not so little" steps that build an authentic healing process.
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Where mental health is concerned, men need to 'mask off'. Men need to break out of toxic societal norms that make them feel it is easier to put up fake smiles and "safer" to die in silence. They need to know that it is very much okay and expected of them to open up about their mental health issues/struggles in order to heal.…
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Insight on what bleeding steel podcast is all about is given in this pilot episode.
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