Breaking The Mental Health Stigma - Shocka's Story
In this powerful and vulnerable conversation, I’m joined by rapper, TEDx speaker, and mental health advocate Shocka. Shocka opens up about his journey through the mental health system, including being sectioned three times, and the deep transformation that’s unfolded in his life since.
We talk about the challenges he faced while balancing a music career with his mental health struggles, including the turning point that came after a trip to Ibiza when things began to spiral. Shocka shares openly about his experiences with medication, the loss of his mum, and the central role his faith has played in his healing.
Now thriving in his music, advocacy, and life in general, Shocka is using his platform to dismantle stigma around mental health.
His book A Section of My Life and his Instagram video series A Section of Your Life are shining a light on the realities of being sectioned, while offering hope and solidarity to others walking this path.
Also….don’t miss his series “Shocka Sunday”, where he shares his journey through powerful and articulate verses with music.
This is an important listen for anyone interested in mental health, resilience, and the power of turning pain into purpose. I was deeply inspired by Shocka, and I know you will be too.
Resources & Links:
•Follow Shocka on Instagram: @shocka_artist
•Get his book A Section of My Life: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Section-My-Life-Shocka/dp/1915680085/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.UITs3Nvqle3Jx08Qya_4fK3lx8UUGRLCiBdi0VTBu-s.Cki7Pn20BlNe7Cmc3RGiedf0RtWuNeMqP6SPRbSV3RU&dib_tag=se&keywords=a+section+of+my+life&qid=1746356917&sr=8-1
•Watch his TEDx Talk: https://tedxlondon.com/speaker/shocka/
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Tools For Tough Times
Tools for Tough Times is your go-to podcast for inspiration on how to stay grounded and balanced when life gets a bit.....intense! I dive into real, raw, and insightful conversations with people who’ve faced challenges head-on, sharing the mindset shifts, habits, and tools that helped them not just survive, but thrive! If you're looking for practical tools, a positive vibe, a huge dollop of inspiration, and plenty of laughs, this show is for you :) This is a positive and vibrant space where people share how they've turned life’s most challenging moments into powerful stories of transformation.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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