Living Truthfully

The pain of rejection has a way of exposing parts of us we’d rather hide. How do you respond when you feel unwanted, unseen or not chosen? In this new episode of Living Truthfully, Wamai and I sit with the discomfort, unpack what rejection reveals about our identity, and talk about healthier ways for men to process pain without shutting down or pretending we’re “fine”. It’s Men’s Mental Health Mon...

Why would a man at “marriage age” not want to walk down the aisle? Do they feel societal pressure? In this episode we start a new series talking to men who are not married yet, and they tell Amani Maranga why.

They say you don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone. In this episode we explore a loss that strangely affects me. How do you mourn someone you don’t realize you actually really appreciated? Listen, share and feedback. I forgot to mention in this episode that a couple of friends and I are raising funds to keep my Househelp’s daughter in school. If you’d like to join us you can send funds through...

It is another Ushago edition! I love it when good people come visit me in the village ☺️, this one especially because he’s been making waves in the weddings and marriage scene. Are we well prepared for our marriages? What do you do when your marriage is in trouble? For this and other stories, listen, share and feedback. I invite you to support this work on PayPal amanimaranga@gmail.come or MPESA t...

Uncle Kamande has always been one of my coolest uncles, had this airport gig that had him in sunglasses and a walkie talkie, as a kid nothing could be cooler. He was a basket baller too, and he and his crew including another uncle of mine had the kind of relationship you wished you had with your boys. This coolness did not shield him from the same pain and tragedy that we all go through. In this e...

A few months ago I relocated from Nairobi, in a quest to understand what my move meant, I visited an old friend who had made a similar move 3 years before. Kevin and I have some fundamental lifestyle differences and perspectives, and this was a most enlightening conversation, one that had me reach deep into my empathy human experiences.  You are likely to learn as much as I did from this conv...

How does it feel to be an entrepreneur in Kenya right now? With the un-predictable pandemic and lockdowns? Does experience prepare you enough? Listen to Roy’s story, and maybe you will identify, or get inspired to push through the pain! Please share with friends and other entrepreneurs, and if you can please continue supporting us via M-PESA 5305207 or PayPal amanimaranga@gmail.com

Hey good people!! This is probably the most important episode I have ever recorded. As promised Dr. Wahome and I chat about Covid treatment, prevention and what the field of medicine is learning. He shared his heart on how we can make progress effectively and affordable against Covid 19 as a country. Please, please share this episode, it will save lives!!! Thank you for all the support you’ve give...

Yes! I got Covid-19 and by God’s grace Survived. Here’s my story of that experience. Please listen, share and feedback and if you’d like to support this podcast, please send your support via MPESA till number 5305207, or via PayPal amanimaranga@gmail.com or via www.buymeacoffee.com/Amani

What an episode we have for you!!! Award winning actor, director and Ad man Mugambi Nthiga (Mugash) came over to the house and we had the most awesome conversation on our life journeys, the learnings and yes being single to your 40’s. Please listen share and feedback. Also please support the podcast on MPESA TILL 5305207 or www.buymeacoffee.com/amani

Joram Mwinamo is the founder of Wylde and The SNDBX. He has tasted success despite some very challenging circumstances, oh and he was my very first housemate when I eventually moved out of my parents home. From a humble flat in Rousambu we have both grown and here is our catch up! Listen, Dhare and Feedback. Please support this work on M-PESA TILL NO 5305207 or go to www.buymeacoffee.com/amani

During International Men’s day last year I attended an event hosted by the Swedish Embassy for men, dubbed “#GlobalGuyTalk. At the event I met the host, the Deputy Swedish Ambassador who is passionate about authentic vulnerable guy conversations. He graciously agreed to have one of those conversations with me! Have a listen. I’d like to invite you to consider supporting this podcast by contributin...

What does a weary traveler know? A Lot! I had the privilege of hosting two Israeli travelers and we had a chat and boy was I humbled by the things I learnt! This is a must listen, and please share and feedback

It’s international Men’s day and we are celebrating all the roles that men play! How do you recognize the opportunity in front of you? I have a meaningful and revealing chat with a friend and serial entrepreneur, Mwirigi! Please listen, share and feedback!

This is one of the deepest most encouraging conversations I have had in a while. I invited Thimba over because of his fascinating business Mookh.com, I wasn’t ready for why he shared! A must listen episode, and please share widely!!

My friend Kamata came over and boy didn’t he have a story! What’s your typical reaction when you’re edged out of your job? Fear? Anxiety? Is there opportunity in job loss? You better listen and share and feedback!!

In this epsiode Tosh and I discuss how to recognize burn out, from his own story and how to prevent it and deal with it. 10th October 2020 marks World Mental Health Day. This comes at a time when our daily reality has changed as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. The challenges we have faced in the past few months have been considerable; the excessive fear and anxiety of the unseen virus, students...

Tony has lived many lives in a very short time.  In this conversation we dive into picking ourselves up when life has happened to us. He challenged me to live for everything that it is, rather than live for other peoples expectation. We all know that this is easier said than done, and to be honest I feel that I lack the courage to live the life that I want.  Please listen, Share and Feed...

What do you do when you feel you’ve watched the end of your rope? What do you do with the pain of failure? I have found that you can find purpose from your pain and this is exactly what Biko came to share with me. How he found purpose from his pain. Listen share and feedback!!!

The truth is I am concerned at how important alcohol has become for the average Kenyan man,  After Solomon's mind bending episode, Gregory reached out to me wanting to share his own journey with alcohol. This very articulate lawyer breaks down the journey in easy to follow stages. Please share it with anyone who is struggling with addiction. As usual Listen, feedback and share

In this episode I get into the mind of an advertising genius, as he shares his life a quarter mile at a time.  He shares candidly from his experience, life, friendships and love.  Please listen share and feedback! 

Why does love hurt? Does it hurt men too? Dr. Tim and I have a candid conversation, on dating, undating, redating and the mess that comes with it, as we make some ribs!  In this episode as well I give an opportunity to our listeners to advertise their businesses in the podcast! Listen, Share and feedback!

Did you know rock bottom had a basement?  If you thought last week's episode was dramatic, wait until you hear this one!!  In this episode we go deeper into the dark deep throws of the abyss that is addiction and its effects. This episode reeks of death but ends in redemption! Sweet Redemption!  After you have listened and you want to support the work that Solomon is doing in rehabi...

A few of my friends have been to rehab recently for alcohol addiction, and I am concerned about how important alcohol has become in our society.  This is probably the most gripping story that I have ever heard, we had to break it down into two episodes.  The level of vulnerability shared here is probably unprecedented!!  After you have listened and you want to support the work that...

Fatherhood is a gift, and this is our Father's day special!! How do men experience pregnancy? How do we experience childbirth?  Bruce and I share an interesting and intimate conversation. Please listen, feedback and share!!