2026: We Are Doing Better

About this episode

The episode reflects on mental health challenges and looks forward to the new year with insights on leadership and community support.

We are baaaaaack and Happy New Year, 2026 The first episode of the year is finally here. This latest episode of MenMenMen The Podcast serves as both a curtain-raiser for 2026 and a moment of reflection on how the year ended. Michael and Nadia are back behind the mic together for the first time since October 2025. In an open and honest conversation, they unpack the mental health challenges that followed October 29th in Tanzania, while also looking ahead to what 2026 could and should be for themselves, the podcast, and the MenMenMen community. It’s a light but deeply reflective episode, filled with wisdom nuggets on navigating life after October 29th, rebuilding and strengthening our relationship with God, what it truly means for men to lead in this season, the power of men supporting one another, and why empathy must be at the center of everything we do. Calm, thoughtful, and grounding, this episode is the perfect way to ease into the new year. MenMenMen The Podcast is baaaaack. Press play and enjoy the conversation. #MentalHealthTanzania #AfricanPodcasts #HealthyMasculinity #FaithAndMentalHealth #EmpathyInLeadership #MenMenMenPodcast #MensMentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters…

People in this episode

Host: Michael Baruti

Guest: Nadia

Topics covered

• mental health
• reflection
• support
• leadership
• empathy
• community

Keywords

• MentalHealthTanzania
• HealthyMasculinity
• FaithAndMentalHealth
• EmpathyInLeadership
• MensMentalHealth
• MenSupportingMen

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Tanzania

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