It's Going to be OK

We received a request from Ashleigh for Dr Hanan, on how to deal with grief from the other side of the world. Having moved to the USA from South Africa, she's having a tough time supporting her family after a recent death. Dr Hanan shares some words of wisdom.

Dr Hanan gets into the importance of being independent and able to make a decision on your own, and having confidence in the decision you make - even if it’s wrong.

How much does your mental state affect your physical health? Dr Hanan says you should always question what you put into your body - from the medication you take, to the food you eat.

Ending a relationship is like a negotiation, according to Dr Hanan. He talks the team through the stages of a break-up in today’s age - including where kids are involved, in romantic relationships, as well as ending friendships.

The team delves into whether or not you should actually trust your feelings. Dr Hanan Bushkin gives advice on how to navigate platonic relationships when you don't like your friend's partner, how to foster a relationship with an estranged parent, and more!

How does one end a friendship when it becomes toxic due to lies and other issues… Dr Hanan weighs in.

Dr Hanan Bushkin questions Gareth about how he makes sense of getting older after his recent birthday. The audience sends in some questions for the doc to answer, including dealing with an addict in a relationship.

Dr Hanan has some advice about a listener’s tricky love triangle situation. He shares some words of wisdom and also speaks to Gareth and the team about suicide and the definition of chemical imbalances.

Dr Hanan hosts another open Q&A session, and a question about kindness leads to him sharing some nuggets of wisdom about unconditional love. He also deals with a query about distraction.

It’s an open Q&A session with the doc this week, and the comment section is full of questions! Is colour psychology nonsense? Is there more to confidence than just feeling good and knowing who you are?

Should you fight for a relationship to survive if your partner ends it? Dr Hanan advises Bakh'abantu about his ex-girlfriend, while dropping many pearls of wisdom that we can all apply to many types of partnerships.

Gareth wants to know why celebrities are so desperate to showcase their wealth, and why some are so focused on sharing every part of their personal lives with their fans. Dr Hanan offers some possible explanations.

Dr. Hanan Bushkin gives advice on how to stop procrastinating and get things done, using discipline and motivation… two of his favorite subjects to talk about.

Bernard Buys, aka Betty Bangles, has had some strange encounters after announcing his plans to emigrate and is unsure how to deal with it. Dr Hanan Bushkin gives him some guidance on how one should react to such encounters, and make the best decision for your future self.

Kevin wants to know if he is wasting his time with a woman who isn’t sure what she wants out of their relationship and is living overseas. Dr Hanan has some sound advice for him, that we can all use in many situations in life.

Mash wants to be all in with his partner - but he’s scared to lose the independence that he’s built up over the last few years. Dr Hanan explains how proper communication in a relationship is very important, and how compromise plays a big role too.

Debbie wrote in after feeling frustration with Leigh-Ann’s story from last week. She’s curious about kids being able to invite who they want to their own party, with the bigger picture being them making their own decisions, and not including everyone in all milestones in life. Dr Hanan chimes in with some advice, and a parable to illustrate his point.

The line is opened to the public for Dr. Hanan, but Gareth wants to give his regular advice on the side. The theme seems to be centered around issues with mothers, with a couple of questions on the topic.

Candice Mama wants to know how to integrate a new relationship into a life of hyper independence. Dr Hanan discusses various attachment styles, and how to feel secure in the relationship.

Open relationships are fairly complicated, but not impossible. Where is the line drawn, and what are the rules involved? Is trust a major factor? Leigh-Ann Mol weighs in with her personal experience.

Dr. Hanan Bushkin and the team discuss Gareth’s frustration with reliability and consistency in people. There are specific boxes you need to place some people into, in order to avoid disappointment. Know your goal first, and strategize second.

After watching the King’s Coronation over the weekend, Gareth brings up the reality of fairytales not working out the way Hollywood has programmed us to believe. Dr Hanan jumps in, explaining the realities of a real fairytale… and how if someone wants something that badly, they’ll find a way to make it work!

Simphiwe and Mash need some mediation, as she’s concerned that he has jumped into his new relationship way too quickly. Dr Hanan shares his expert opinion, and reminds us of the 9 ingredients for a healthy relationship.

What is it about a bad boy that makes a woman throw away her entire career and life to be with him? The team discuss the Dr Nandipha and Thabo Bester situation in question. South African comedian Mum-z asks for the best way to convince someone you love that they need therapy... and Dr Hanan gives his best advice.

When you invest a lot of time and effort into a person, is it worth it to hold on… or start fresh and hit that reset button? Dr Hanan Bushkin explains how to correctly distribute your time, effort and coins - even if it means writing off a lot.