#ppj | Challenging Tradition : When is it time for change?

On today's episode — and with February still holding onto its romance — love remains the main character, For the first time ever, the conversation is led by our resident disembodied voice, Allan. And knowing him, we were fully prepared for the discussion to take a few unexpected turns. The gang explores the different faces of love — what it really means, how it differs from romance, and whether modern relationships have complicated things more than they've clarified them. From definitions to lived experiences, we unpack love in its ideal form… and in its messier realities. As always, the conversation is honest, layered, and just slightly unpredictable. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe — and let us know your thoughts in the comments. What does love mean to you?

Honorable members.. As we wrap up this incredible season, we're coming together for a very special End-of-Year Ask Me Anything—our way of celebrating you and reflecting on a year full of growth, laughter, and learning. In this festive finale, we're answering your questions, revisiting your favorite moments from the past year, and sharing some personal reflections from the crew on what this journey has meant to us including how PPJA came to be. All with our Christmas tree twinkling in the background!  🎄 We are deeply grateful—for the lessons learned, the experiences shared, and the amazing people who make this show possible.  A special thank you to Digimark Communications for their unwavering support in helping this show run smoothly, and to you, our fans and followers, for giving us the privilege of sharing this time and space with you. You inspire us to keep going. As we close this chapter, we wish you all rest, joy, and a safe transition into the New Year. May it be filled with peace and possibility. To our Ugandan family: Next month brings an important moment for our nation.   We gently encourage you to peacefully fulfill your civic duty for the betterment of our country. Every voice matters. Thank you for an unforgettable season. Enjoy. With love and gratitude,    The PPJA Crew     --- 📌 Episode Highlights: · Your questions answered in our AMA segment · A look back at some of our favorite show moments & topics · Reflection on why and how we started this show · Festive holiday atmosphere & coordinated looks! We have cool hats   🙏 Thank you to our supporters: Digimark Communications| Our amazing fans & followers 🔔 Subscribe and hit the bell to join us next season!    💬 Let us know in the comments: What was your favorite PPJA moment this year?   📲 Follow us on Instagram/TikTok and Twitter for updates ! #PPJA #SeasonFinale #ChristmasSpecial #AMA #EndOfYear #Reflection #Gratitude #Uganda #HolidayEpisode #Podcast #ThankYou

Honorable members We greet you all. As you all know we like to share from our lives and for the most part... We share the best of ourselves. We tell stories about challenges only after we've overcome them... In a sense, we cruise past our failures and head to lessons.. In the episode today we try to sit with failure... Define what it means for us, what it looks like and how we frame it the grand narratives of our lives. Most especially tackling the question... Can a person a human being be a failure or just fail in some endeavours? As always we'd love to hear from you... How do you deal with failure? Do you think we don't talk about it enough? Like share and subscribe as it helps the channel a lot..

Fresh from our discussion on access, this week Primah hosts the pod and has us talking.... "Shortcuts". Everyone one loves a good short cut home or life hack to get something faster in this world obsessed with speed and efficiency... However there's a contradiction at play, we also shame people for taking the easy way out - avoiding a tough conversation, leaning on a relationship or network of relationships to land a job or opportunity.  Today we try to unpack how we make this judgments and ask ourselves if there's anything wrong with taking the easy way out... Or if sometimes, the long difficult way is the point of the taking the trip. Let us know your thoughts, leave a comment, and kindly also tell us where you are watching us from. We'd like to give our global audience a shout out

Is addiction a choice or a disease? Why is there so much shame and stigma around it? In this crucial episode of Deconstructing Mental Health, we tackle the difficult questions surrounding substance use and abuse. Join Joel, Allan and their guest Dr. Innocent Acan, a medical doctor and psychiatry masters student, as she breaks down the science of addiction, challenges the myth of it being a moral failing, and explains its deep connection to mental health. This conversation is essential for anyone who has struggled personally, loves someone who is struggling, or simply wants to understand this complex issue with compassion and facts. In this episode, we discuss: • The difference between substance use, abuse, and dependency. •How stigma prevents people from seeking life-saving help. •The critical intersection of addiction and mental health conditions like depression and anxiety. •Steps and pathways to recovery for you or a loved one. Your mental health matters. If you or someone you love is struggling with substance dependency, please reach out to a licensed medical or mental health professional. You are not alone. RESOURCE FOR VIEWERS IN UGANDA: Butabika National Referral Hospital offers support and treatment.You can contact them for help and information on their support meetings. Tel - 0414504376 Website: https://www.butabikahospital.go.ug/ Heart to heart spaces: https://hearttoheartspaces.com/mental... https://hearttoheartspaces.com/mental...     • What Is Mental Health?: Nancy McWilliams     Follow Dr. Innocent Acan for more insights: @I_I_Acan on Twitter and TikTok) Subscribe to our channel and hit the bell icon (🔔) so you don't miss our next episode where we continue to deconstruct mental health, one topic at a time. ---   Disclaimer: The content in this video is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.    #MentalHealth #Addiction #AddictionRecovery #MentalHealthAwareness #EndTheStigma #Psychology #Psychiatry #SubstanceUse #MentalHealthUganda #Africa #Butabika

Hey folks... Question.. How do your multiple identities—like gender, tribe, or ability—shape your access to healthcare and education? In today's episode, the guys dive into intersectionality—the concept that our overlapping identities define our lived experiences. Hosts Pumla, Primah, Joel, and Allan discuss how recognizing this in Uganda's context is crucial for building equitable policies in SRHR and other essential services from education, to employment and even social acceptance. We ask: How have your own identities affected your access to services? This episode is Sponsored by The SRHR Alliance Uganda, a consortium ensuring vulnerable young people can access friendly SRHR services and claim their rights freely, without violence. Get resources: SRHR Alliance Uganda – SRHR Alliance Uganda https://share.google/iL41neXfApKgYdJHB

Pumla throws down a challenge: name 3 cultural or societal practices we've personally outgrown or believe our community needs to rethink. From family rituals and gender roles to weddings, funerals, and money habits – nothing's off limits! In this episode, the podcast team takes turns sharing their picks, explaining why these traditions feel ripe for change and exploring the resistance holding us back.  Plus, we dive into your responses from social media! What practices do YOU think are due for a major makeover?  

Pumla throws down a challenge: name 3 cultural or societal practices we've personally outgrown or believe our community needs to rethink. From family rituals and gender roles to weddings, funerals, and money habits – nothing's off limits! In this episode, the podcast team takes turns sharing their picks, explaining why these traditions feel ripe for change and exploring the resistance holding us back. Plus, we dive into your responses from social media! What practices do YOU think are due for a major makeover? Comment below!

In the 1st of a series of conversations around mental health , we examine the Biopsychosocial approach to well being, Alternative Therapies for treating mental anguish, as well as ask whether psychology is more of an art than a science. The guest for this show is Dr Innocent Acan ( @I_I_Acan on Twitter), a medical doctor and psychology student who also happens to be a really great writer. We're grateful for her time and sorry not sorry for all the bad jokes we are both going to drop on these conversations.

This episode finds us at the honorable's home on Labor Day. We catch up on each other's well-being, enjoy some time at Mama Tejass's domicile, and do a mental health check-in. We speak about what we've learned about trauma, about how we navigate the work of healing so we don't bleed on others, and take a quick test using Nancy McWilliams' 10 signs of mental health. If you or someone you love is struggling, please contact someone. Your mental health journey is not something to be ashamed of…it's just a reflection of experiences and environment. There is always hope.    And if you feel like you're alright, check in with yourself and others to see how they're doing. You won't regret it. We'd like to hear from you…How has your healing journey been? What tools have you used and want to share with us I want to give special thanks to Lamera Bakery (@lameraug on Instagram and Lamerabakery on Facebook) for the lovely cookies and cakes. Links -Nancy McWilliams: What is mental health?    • What Is Mental Health?: Nancy McWilliams   -​​A summarized list of the ten signs :https://chhs.source.colostate.edu/10-... Liminal on choosing your hard: https://www.buridansridge.com/p/choos...