Human Becoming
Human Becoming is a weekly podcast that explores the ins and outs, the good, the bad and the ugly, of what it means to be(come) human. From tackling shame to embracing our anger, this podcast aims to bring you closer to yourself - to what experiences have shaped you and your story, and how you can embrace your own humanity. This podcast is hosted by Tumi Moloto, a human (and healer) becoming, a passionate historian and storyteller, a non-binary, queer African, and a lover of humanity. In their time here on earth, they hope to show humanity that there is another way forward, that moves us away from disconnection, capitalism and collective trauma, towards belonging, compassion, and collective healing. This podcast is the story of their rumbles with the complexity of their own humanity. As they take you along on the journey of their becoming, they hope that the stories shared will give you greater insight into yours.
Human Becoming
the inciting incident(s)
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In the first episode of Human Becoming, I discuss the inciting incidents that put me on the journey of becoming that I am on now. I discuss my mental health diagnoses of anxiety, depression, and bipolar, my suicidal ideation and psychiatric hospitalization, and what these experiences have taught me about my own humanity and the humanity of others. Finally, I talk about how I am living sans psychiatric medication and how the commitment to doing so has brought me closer to myself.
In this episode you can expect to be challenged on how you think about mental 'illness' and the brain disease model, to learn a bit more about trauma and how it shapes our human experiences, to understand one person's experience being on (and then off) five different psychiatric medications, and finally, hopefully, to be left with more questions and reflections than answers.
Suggested reading mentioned in the episode:
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma. I highly recommend this book to anyone and everyone who is alive and in human embodiment. It is filled with much knowledge and insight, and is truly a transformational book. Whether you know that you have trauma or think that you don't, this book should be required reading for anyone who is human and wants to love, understand and be in good relation with other humans.
If you'd like to connect with me, you can follow me on instagram @tumi.moloto and @humanbecomingpodcast, or email me at tumi.moloto1@gmail.com. Until next week, take care.