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What The Theory

Philosophy begins in wonder and my goal is to bring some wonder back to what can often be seen as dry, academic and abstract. This channel will address ideas both ancient and modern that have shaped our lives and societies. Why? Because it"s so damn fun to know more today than you did yesterday

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01:25:36

PPJ | SEASON FINALE & CHRISTMAS SPECIAL | End-of-Year...

What The Theory ·

2025/12/21

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

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01:38:52

#ppj We Don't Talk About Failure Enough

What The Theory ·

2025/11/09

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

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01:27:34

#ppj | The Easy Way Out?

What The Theory ·

2025/10/21

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

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01:11:00

"Addiction is Not a Moral Failing" | Deconstructing...

What The Theory ·

2025/09/15

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

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01:32:53

#ppj Intersectionality | Going Beyond a single story

What The Theory ·

2025/09/01

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

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01:31:25

#ppj | Challenging Tradition : When is it time for...

What The Theory ·

2025/09/01

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

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01:31:25

Challenging Tradition : When is it time for change?

What The Theory ·

2025/08/27

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

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55:49

Deconstructing our understanding of Mental Health |...

What The Theory ·

2025/08/26

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

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01:16:02

#PPJ | Body Image & Identity

What The Theory ·

2025/07/21

In this episode of PPJ-A... The group reunite after a long minute with Primah in the host seat to unpack some personal and often unspoken aspects of body image and it's effects on our sense of identity They talk about everything from; Childhood messages around beauty and appearance The lasting impact of early comments on their bodies How media, friendships, and colorism shaped their self-image as teenagers The evolution of self-perception into adulthood Let us know what and how your body image and

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01:32:42

#PPJ A Family Affair

What The Theory ·

2025/06/16

As natural as the idea of family feels, we also notice it's a historical, cultural and social creation... With such a diverse array of ways we live especially as Africans, we explore the idea of whether there can be an ideal family.What part does religion play in this definition and better yet what are the political implications of who we define as family..Resources on your reading on family RESOURCES: Interparliamentary Conference on Family Values and National

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01:28:56

#PPJ | Healing - A Mental Health check-in

What The Theory ·

2025/05/14

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

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01:21:38

The Pastor and the Prodigal : How to be Christian...

What The Theory ·

2025/04/07

Karl Marx called religion the soul in soulless conditions. It's our expressiom of the almighty... And that expression matters as it either liberates all or causes us to look to the world to come instead of the world we're in The disembodied voice of Allan hosts two old friends who were once church boys, Reverend Captain Gideon and some guy called Joel, to a special debate that has a prodigal and a pastor asking each other what it means to be Christian today Does belief actually make us fail to do

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01:34:50

#PPJ Adulting: Trap or just Poor Choices?

What The Theory ·

2025/03/30

In this episode, PPJ dives into the realities of adulting - is it really a scam, or are we just making poor choices? We share unprepared moments, broke stories, and debate whether adulting is as hard as people let on, or are we just romanticising childhood too much? Share your experiences and thoughts in the comment section below.

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01:11:01

#PPJ Season 2 | Turning 40, managing change, what...

What The Theory ·

2025/03/05

Season 2 is here, and we intended to talk about change,ge but instead,d we showed how we process changes in this episode. Joel talks about turning 40 and how they say life starts at 40 because you realize just how short life is and that life happens as you plan. Pumla shares how she navigates friendships and relationships and how she determines when it's time to change, e and Primah gets a revelation about the way she affects people. Oh, and Allan throws some elderly advice in the wise unseen

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01:34:52

#PPJ | Privilege

What The Theory ·

2025/02/26

It's the last episode of the year, and Primah had us examining not only what the year has been like, how the show has grown and how what we planned kids have learned and continue to learn about Privilege. Note : Tell us your favorite PPJ segment, moment or episode from the year From us to you.. Happy Holidays and if you are in the giving mood...please consider donating to some good causes like; Yambi community outreach who support young girls in Uganda with reusable pads -

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01:52:44

#PPJ | Intimate moments "gone wrong"

What The Theory ·

2025/02/26

Sex!! Now that we got your attention... Pumla is the chair today and she's called us to talk intimacy, talk about healthy attachment, and the great separateness yet longing for connection to feel whole that we call love. Love that force that binds without chaining you, that lifts without emptying you... That we call God. Oh and we talk about lube!!! Written by J

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01:22:57

#PPJ | Genuine Pretending: Authenticity in the age of...

What The Theory ·

2025/02/26

This episode we talk about becoming super famous you guys!!! Oh Gosh, how are we going to deal with fame ?!;-) No, but thank you for making us one of the most trending podcasts in the country. We value you spending time with us as we use the show as an excuse to just hang out….

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01:31:44

#PPJ Attachment

What The Theory ·

2025/02/26

Primah is finally hosting us, dia. We talked about the theory of attachment from psychology, how the experiences and homes we grew up in may linger in how we express and receive love, as well as some of the benefits and limits of this theory Find and take a test if you so dare here : https://www.attachmentproject.com/attachment-style-quiz/

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01:26:55

#PPJ Advice for our younger selves

What The Theory ·

2025/02/26

They say you can't change the past. Wrong!! You can. In a way, by reframing and contextualising it, we can learn from it, change how we relate to it and lead to different outcomes today In this special edition, Pumla takes the reins and asks us to speak to our past selves about everything from career to faith.

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01:09:15

#PPJ on class, capital and community

What The Theory ·

2025/02/26

It's been forever since we got to chat and well, the homework was to discuss collectivism vs individualism..along the way we touch on class, capital and even why money is such an issue in marriage and relationships. For those interested in the bit on climate change..please read https://libguides.depaul.edu/c.php?g=253564&p=1690283 We cannot keep our heads in the sand just because the action needed is going to be collective

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