#123 - A Mental Illness Conversation with Karabo Kgoleng

In this episode, I am in conversation with Karabo Kgoleng, we are discussing mental illness, or rather mental condition as she refers to it. We get into her particular experience of living with Bipolar 2.

She shares of how she never felt quite ‘normal’ from a young age. We delve into family, social and political dynamics that contribute to mental conditions. We also touch on other aspects such as spirituality, coping mechanisms and healing.

Karabo is candid and generous in her sharing. You will find the conversation eye opening and healing

About Karabo Kgoleng

She is a broadcaster and facilitator who works with writers and academics in the humanities to give their work a public life.
She believes that engagement in social and cultural issues contributes significantly to the transformation of individuals and communities.

Karabo is a recipient of the South African Literary Award for Journalism and is a sought-after speaker on storytelling as central to public intellectual and cultural life. She has also adjudicated prestigious literary awards and worked on selection panels for short story anthologies.

She has worked as Books Editor for City Press, talk show host at SAfm and 702, and at the Department of Arts and Culture as Deputy Director: Books and Publishing.