In this episode (030), I speak to Social Media Executive, Andrew ‘Drewpuddy’ Brown’ (@andrew.h.brown) about Fatphobia, something that he has dealt with for all of his life. We talk about what fatphobia is, his specific journey, from ridicule to being fetishized. It’s an interesting discussion about a topic often swept underneath the rug. Enjoy! Find Andrew on Social Media: Instagram: @andrew.h.brown Twitter: @drewpuddy Check out Michael Sean Harris new podcast, ‘Mike’s Moment Of…’ , and on this ...
Mar 15, 2020•51 min•Ep. 30
In this episode (029), I speak to Brand Strategy Maverick/Entrepreneur, Anika Repole Wilson, about her journey losing both parents. We discuss her life with them, life without them, the process of healing, and some important takeaways for people who still have their parents or who have lost one or both of them. In this episode, the following was discussed: Introduce yourself? What do you do as a career? Tell me about your wonderful parents? Dr. Dahlia Repole and Denny Repole How many siblings do...
Mar 08, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 29
In this episode (028), I speak to Tameka A. Coley, aka Tami Tsansai ( @tamitsansai ), a Multidisciplinary Artist (Author/Mental Health Advocate etc.) about Mental Health and Creativity. She speaks about her personal journey with mental health and how it inspired her work as an author, and we discuss tips and healthy mental health practices for the creative. Huge thanks to Podcorn (https://podcorn.com/) for sponsoring this episode. Explore sponsorship opportunities and start monetizing your podca...
Mar 01, 2020•53 min•Ep. 28
In this episode (027), I speak to Dr. Karen Carpenter, Clinical Sexologist/Psychologist, about many things around sex and relationships using questions from you our loyal listeners. We cover everything from open relationships to erectile dysfunction to sexual fluidity to relationship age gaps. This conversation is quite exciting and informative. Huge thanks to Podcorn ( https://podcorn.com/ ) for sponsoring this episode. Explore sponsorship opportunities and start monetizing your podcast by sign...
Feb 23, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 27
In this episode, I speak about Journey, Persistence and the Power of Rejection , using examples from my many experiences of rejection to illustrate the often beautiful ‘other side’ of rejection, and how powerful it can be. Huge thanks to Podcorn ( https://podcorn.com/ ) for sponsoring this episode. Explore sponsorship opportunities and start monetizing your podcast by signing up here: https://podcorn.com/podcasters/ In this episode I covered the following: Introduction Definition of Rejection Ar...
Feb 16, 2020•49 min•Ep. 26
In this episode, I speak to Recording Artiste, CK aka Clara Kahwa about being single . Clara is a passionate and beautiful human with an electric energy, and I couldn’t think of anyone better to have this exciting conversation with. She has been single for many years, and candidly expresses her journey as a single woman in Jamaica and her desires for her future relationships. We covered the following: Tell me about CK? How long have you been single? What has the single journey been like? How lon...
Feb 09, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 25
In this episode, I speak to educator, dancer, mother and author, Lisa McLean, about Self-Publishing and Parenting. She outlines how she fell into her passion for writing and becoming a self-published author, how the arts have nourished her and her experience as a parent. Introduction Tell me a bit about your life in Jamaica? How old were you when you started teaching? Tell me about your childhood? How did your grandparents function for you in your childhood? Did you ever recognise that in being ...
Feb 02, 2020•54 min•Ep. 24
In this episode, I speak to Ayanna Dixon ( @ayanna.asd ), Fashion Designer, Illustrator and owner/creator of her brand, ASD ( @by.asd ). We discuss her journey to becoming a fashion designer and illustrator, some of her struggles along the way, embracing opportunities, entrepreneurship, goal setting, and so much more. Here’s what we discussed: Who is Ayanna? Tell me about your background growing up in Jamaica? Do you lean more to feeling or structure? Was there a distinct point in your life when...
Jan 26, 2020•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 23
In this episode, I speak to Kim Rickards, Co-Founder of ManiFeast (see bio below), about her company, the importance of living an intentional life, especially as she currently transitions from a 9-5 to full-time entrepreneurship. We discuss: Introduction How are you connected to Jamaica? Tell me about transitioning from 9-5 to full-time entrepreneurship? How Kim and I met Are you open to meeting new people or ‘No New Friends’? How does meeting people with intention tie into the ManiFeast brand? ...
Jan 19, 2020•43 min•Ep. 22
In this episode, Tami Chin Mitchell and I have a conversation about discovering and sitting in our truths. We explore the truth from many different perspectives and have a candid discussion about the pros, the cons and everything in between. Here is an overview of what we discussed: How would you define personal truth? Facts vs Truth God, Religion & Spirituality as it relates to Truth What were the other ways that you accessed truth? Is there a space where you need to have a mask? Does your ...
Jan 12, 2020•56 min•Ep. 21
In this the final episode of Season 1, we explore what the listeners wanted to know about. Questions were submitted anonymously and via email and as always were answered candidly and honestly. Check out this episode to learn a lot more about ME, and while you enjoy the break, keep sharing ‘Talk Truth with Mario Evon’ with your friends until we return. With all the plastic surgery at a high now and men tend to love big breasts and butt. Do you think Jamaican men are attracted to the plastic (fake...
Sep 22, 2019•58 min•Ep. 20
In this episode, I speak about the script that we write for ourselves and present to the world, and whether the characters that we project represent out true and authentic selves. Do you have a script? What is it communicating about you? Check out a blog post I did a while back which is a bit different but somewhat similar called " How I Altered My Blueprint ". ---> https://itsmeexposed.com/meonlife-how-i-altered-my-blueprint-eca842225479 Consume this podcast at: http://talktruthja.com or htt...
Sep 15, 2019•21 min•Ep. 19
In this episode, I speak to actor/writer/director, Desmond Dennis ( @desmondedennis ), one of Jamaica’s most talented actors, as we traverse his journey to theatre and his current life as a creative in Jamaica. In a sentence/a paragraph, who is Desmond Dennis? Where in Jamaica are you from? Were you a child that liked to tell stories or perform? Tell me about early schooling? Did you do any acting in primary school? When is your birthday? Tell me about your high school life? Who are some of the ...
Sep 08, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 18
In this episode I expound on a blog post I wrote many years ago about '10 Signs You May Be In A Frelationship'. Check out the actual post here: https://itsmeexposed.com/meonlove-10-signs-you-may-be-in-a-frelationship-568fa6050150 Consume this podcast at: http://talktruthja.com or http://marioevon.com/talk-truth AS WELL AS ON: Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RhbGstdHJ1dGgtamE Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-truth-...
Sep 01, 2019•19 min•Ep. 17
Here is the show outline: My cholesterol journey Factors that affect compliance with healthy behaviour My hearing health journey My vocal health journey Unhealthy health narratives My gym journey Things I do to stay healthy My perspective on death from ‘Ole age’ Sexual Health Know your health indices and seek help if and when necessary. Consume this podcast at: http://talktruthja.com or http://marioevon.com/talk-truth AS WELL AS ON: Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9m...
Aug 25, 2019•43 min•Ep. 16
In this episode, I discuss Jamaica then versus now with my dad, Dr. Wendel Guthrie, as he outlines many of the things that were, and how they have changed from pre to post-independence: How old are you? When did Jamaica become independent? Tell me about Jamaica pre-independence and growing up at that time? Where in Westmoreland are you from? What type of currency were we using pre-independence? What was society like at that time with a British rule? What was fashion like? What was accessibility ...
Aug 18, 2019•57 min•Ep. 15
In this episode my friend, Shari-Lee Crooks and I speak about The 90-Day Rule and whether we think it works, doesn’t work, or is even worth it. Here’s the breakdown: Who are you? How do you define the 90-Day Rule? Are these persons who are dating? Do you think that abstaining for 90 days while dating is sensible? Do you think that relationships should survive on core values prior to sex? How fast do we get to know what our fundamental connections are? How do we truly identify someone’s intention...
Aug 11, 2019•50 min•Ep. 14
In this episode I speak with a first-time mom about her journey from becoming pregnant, bringing a child into the world and life after a baby. Storyteller, Stacy-Ann Sutherland, gives us a candid take on her experience. Who are you? How did you get into film? How old are you? What was your vision for being a mother pre-pregnancy? Did you have an example of a stable parental unit growing up? Did you have sex with the intention of having a baby? Why did you give your child the name you did? Are yo...
Aug 04, 2019•50 min•Ep. 13
Episode Outline: Episode Intro Truth Bomb - What do you secretly collect? Where I am now in music, medicine and life Definition of comparison Definition of ‘Keeping Up with The Jones’’ My Jones’ - Music, Medicine, Daily Life, Gym My Music Experiences Music - Having a different schedule from my 9-5er friends. Where I reached in the industry versus where I thought I would be. Whether I am good enough. Ego as defined by Eckhart Tolle There are truths to comparisons My Medical Experiences Feeling in...
Jul 28, 2019•37 min•Ep. 12
Associate Clinical Psychologist, Marlon Simpson and I, have a conversation about loneliness versus being alone. Marlon holds a diploma in Ministerial Studies and another in Psychology, a Bachelor’s of Arts Degree in Theology and a Master’s of Science Degree in Clinical Psychology. After 11 years as a Minister of Religion, with responsibilities of care, guidance and pastoral oversight of a total of 15 congregations over this time, he decided to become a Clinical Psychologist. In this space, he ha...
Jul 21, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 11
In this episode, I continue the discussion with Business Development Consultant, Randy T. Rowe, about Personal Financial Freedom. We speak about more tips on credit card use, being employed vs self-employed, how much you need to start to invest in the stock market, and so much more. How would you say being employed to a company vs being self-employed changes your trajectory? Credit Cards - How to use them, Interest rates, credit card debt What are some cool financial resources you use - Planet M...
Jul 14, 2019•36 min•Ep. 10
In this episode, I speak to Business Development Consultant, Randy T. Rowe, as he talks to me about Personal Financial Freedom. We speak about earning, savings, investing, financial resources and he shares many gems/tips on becoming financially free. Introduction and background of Randy T. Rowe (@RTRowe). What makes him knowledgeable in his craft Define Personal Financial Freedom Being able to afford to do what you want with your time Were you financially free when you just started to work in a ...
Jul 07, 2019•49 min•Ep. 9
In this episode, we go on a unique mental health journey with Nyree Coke ( https://twitter.com/Nyree_JA & http://instagram.com/Nyree_876 ), who describes to me the evolution of her ‘Mind-Body Connection’. This is our first episode on mental health, and we will be discussing it from many other angles, so stay tuned for that, but in this episode here are some of the things we touched on: Introduction of Guest What was the body you grew up in physically? What was your perception of beauty growi...
Jun 30, 2019•38 min•Ep. 8
This episode was recorded at, and is sponsored by THE HUB COWORKING : Are you a self-employed Jamaican? An entrepreneur in need of a work space? Well a coworking space may be what you are looking for, and The Hub is just that! Coworking is designed to solve the problems of removing traditional office overheads by providing a low cost, aesthetically pleasing space with all the amenities of an office. All this, while facilitating an environment of collaboration, community and a network that can pr...
Jun 23, 2019•55 min•Ep. 7
In this episode, I speak about how PASSION, PURPOSE, IMPACT & LEGACY (P.P.I.L.) have become the four cornerstones that I use to help guide my life, the decisions I make, and how it has settled me as a human. I share personal experiences and desires as it relates to each category and some gems that have guided me along the way, that you may also love. Introduction to P.P.I.L. (Passion Purpose Impact Legacy) Passion (The What) How sometimes you know what your passion is but deny it. Is passion...
Jun 16, 2019•39 min•Ep. 6
Check out what we tackle in this episode: Educational background and his company Para Caribe Consulting/Medical Doctors. Where is Jamaica in regards to positive sexual health practices? Barriers to testing - Marginalization, fear, stigma, embarrassment, messages in music, population size etc. Age of sexual initiation in Jamaica Common STIs - Uncurable (HIV, Herpes) vs Curable (Syphilis, Gonorrhoea, Chlamydia etc.) Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) vs Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) and availabilit...
Jun 09, 2019•45 min•Ep. 5
In this episode we talk with my brother, Wayne Guthrie, aka DJ Wayne Greezy and get his perspective on the topic, ‘Is Music deteriorating?’ Guest introduction, background, musical influences and past experiences. What does music mean to you? The musical contour of events What made various eras special e.g. the 90s vs 2000s vs now? Are various musical elements still as strong as they used to be? e.g melody, harmony, chords, beat structure, soundscape, lyrics How music and DJs function in parties ...
Jun 02, 2019•49 min•Ep. 4
In this episode, with the insight of Sports Psychology Consultant, Kadija Richards , we discuss the following as it relates to Colourism in Jamaica : What colour do you think you are? Definitions of Colourism vs Racism History of Colourism, and how it is connected to slavery Jamaican colourism references Your family experience with colourism growing up in Jamaica Colourism: The US vs the JA context What of the white or lighter Jamaican experience? What are the traditional colourism experiences? ...
May 26, 2019•44 min•Ep. 3
EPISODE 2: ARE ALL VAGINAS CREATED EQUAL? In this episode, with the expertise of Dr. Wendel Guthrie (OB/GYN), we will cover the following topics: Names of the Vagina in Jamaica Anatomy and purpose of the vagina and its parts Can virgins use tampons? Does outside phatness connect to inside pleasure? Is body size proportionate to vaginal size and tightness? Is the perception of vaginal tightness based on your penis size? Ways to tighten the vagina - Non-Surgical (e.g. Alum and Kegel exercises) and...
May 19, 2019•51 min•Ep. 2
Episode 1: The 5 W's OF TALK TRUTH In this episode, you will learn about the 5 W's of Talk Truth and meet our host, Reggae-Soul Singer/Songwriter, Medical Doctor and Media Personality, Mario Evon. WHO Mario Evon introduces himself and his various experiences throughout life and career that has inspired him to share in this podcast space from his unique Jamaican perspective. WHAT 'Inspir-Edu-Tainment' is the term that has been coined, and as it implies, it aims to Inspire, Educate and Entertain. ...
May 08, 2019•11 min•Ep. 1
