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Let’s Talk, Man

“Let’s Talk, Man” is your new wingman when it comes to your health.

We're trading in the sterile white coats for some real talk and even a few laughs. Think of us as your bro who happens to be a doctor. We're here to spill the beans on everything from your junk to your heart, without the medical jargon or awkward silence.

So ditch Dr. Google and tune in – your body will thank you.
Weekly English South Africa Health & Fitness Narrated by Dr Brendon Matthews, Dr Nassim Sherif, Dr Nhlanhla Vilakazi & Dr Vishen Naidoo
44 Episodes
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Refilwe Modiselle: Living with Albinism, Albinism killings, Zizi's world

Refilwe Modiselle Gets Real: Albinism, Trauma, and Breaking Barriers In this unfiltered and deeply moving episode, the doctors sit down with trailblazer Refilwe Modiselle, South Africa’s first professional fashion model with albinism, to unpack her incredible journey of resilience and redefining beauty. She opens up about the medical and physical…
4 Aug 1 hr 04 min

Bromance, Erectal dysfunction

In this powerful and thought-provoking discussion, the gents sit down with Dr. Nokukhanya Khanyile-Lenake — a passionate mental health advocate and newly qualified paediatrician — to unpack the question: Do men truly have safe spaces to talk about their issues in today’s society? Together, they explore critical topics including: Men’s…
21 Jul 1 hr 05 min

Men’s Bras or Testicular Supporters?, Hormone Imbalance, Gynecomastia

"I Am a Man with Boobs" by Hope Phakwago How many men can openly admit that their breasts are larger than usual? What is considered a normal chest size for men? Join the doctors as they discuss gynecomastia, a medical condition characterized by the enlargement of breast tissue in men…
30 Jun 43 min

Silent disease, Reversed aging, Hooked vagina, Backstreet abortion

Would you rather have unprotected sex or eat chocolate every day? In this week’s episode of Let’s Talk, Man, the doctors discuss a silent but deadly disease that may only be diagnosed at your next doctor’s appointment. They also unpack the complications caused by backstreet abortions and react to some…
9 Jun 55 min

Transgender men in female sports, Transgender surgery and hormones

Challenges of Being a Transgender Man in South Africa: How to Come Out to Your Family and What to Discuss with Your Doctor About Gender-Affirming Surgery Join the conversation with Brent Jan van Vuuren, an advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, as we explore the different types of transitioning, the challenges…
2 Jun 52 min

HIV Cure, HIV+ & Gay, Judge Edwin Cameron, Prof Thumbi Ndung'u

After living with HIV for over 40 years, a cure may be on the horizon. Former Constitutional Court Judge Edwin Cameron shares his experience of living with HIV as a gay man in South Africa and reflects on how treatment has evolved over the years, while Professor Thumbi Ndung'u provides…
19 May 56 min

Megan Adonis (Blind Goddess),Headache caused My blindness, Suing Medical Aid

Who would have thought that a simple headache could lead to permanent vision loss? Meagan Adonis, also known as The Blind Goddess, shares how a delayed medical procedure cost her sight—but not her spirit. Watch as she defies disability stereotypes, and join the doctors as they unpack how ordinary headaches…
5 May 46 min

Pitbull Attack Left Me an Amputee, Pitbull Federation of South Africa

Who let the dogs out? In this case, it was the owner of a pit bull. Join the doctors as they search for common ground on the controversial issues surrounding pit bulls — from breeding and keeping them as pets, to the question of whether they should be euthanized after…
28 Apr 1 hr 19 min

Shaninlea Visser, Attacked by a Mongoose, Quadruple Amputee

Who would have thought that a mongoose bite could cause someone to lose all their limbs and nose? Shaninlea Visser shares her incredible story of undergoing 87 surgeries after developing septic shock from a mongoose attack. The doctors offer their advice and share personal medical experiences related to various forms…
21 Apr 42 min

Got a Calling to Save the World, Substance Abuse, Types of Therapies

Natalie McKowen grew up in the UK, but her life took a turn when she moved to South Africa. While here, she became addicted to various substances, received a ‘calling’ from God, and eventually found herself in a rural village in Mpumalanga. Join the doctors as they unpack her life…
31 Mar 55 min
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