Mate You Okay

In this episode of Mate You Okay , we explore how small shifts in your environment can lead to big improvements in your mental health and relationships. Whether it's a simple refresh like painting your walls, rearranging furniture, or decluttering your space, or a major life change like moving to a new city, changing your surroundings can have a profound effect on your mood and well-being. Tun...

Ever felt like you're not quite measuring up, despite undeniable success? 🎙️ This week on MateYouOkay, we're taking on the notorious Imposter Syndrome – the silent saboteur of self-confidence! 🕵️‍♂️ Join me as we dig deep into the causes, dissect the reasons behind the nagging self-doubt, and most importantly, unlock the secrets to conquering Imposter Syndrome. 🧠 Get ready for an eye-open...

Hey Mates, 🚀 Ready for a mind-shifting journey? This week on Mate You Okay, we're diving headfirst into the exhilarating realm of Growth Zones! 🌟 Buckle up as we unravel the secrets behind stepping out of your comfort zone and unlocking the doors to untapped potential. It's time to swap the cozy for the courageous, the familiar for the fearless.

Hey Mates! In this episode, we're diving into "The Power of 5," those five incredible, yet accessible, elements that can transform your life for the better. We'll explore how simple changes in your diet and exercise routine can make you feel like a health and happiness guru. We'll also delve into the magic of getting a good night's sleep, finding purpose and passion in yo...

In this week's episode of "Mate You Okay," we dive deep into the intriguing world of attachment styles – those invisible but oh-so-important threads that weave through our relationships and influence our mental well-being. Don't miss out! Tune in to "Mate You Okay" and discover how understanding attachment styles can lead to healthier, happier relationships. After all,...

Catch the Kindness Bug: It's Highly Contagious! This week, we're diving into the magical world of kindness, and guess what? Kindness is like the most infectious and delightful virus you'll ever encounter (it's more infectious than Corona ever was)! Check out this week's episode to learn about the science of kindness. Share with us your last random act of kindness. Spread the jo...

Hey, MATES! I am thrilled to announce our brand-new episode on resilience is now LIVE! In this episode, you'll learn: The power of a positive mindset in challenging times Strategies to bounce back from setbacks and build resilience Real-life experiences that prove resilience is within each one of us. Insights and tips to harness your inner strength, you ready to embrace the unbreakable spirit...

We all have thoughts that visit uninvited, challenging our peace and sense of self. These intrusive thoughts might seem dark, bizarre, or unsettling, but remember, they do not define us. So a friendly reminder that thoughts don't make us, we create the power.

Hey Mates! Remember when we delved into the transformative art of letting go? Well, this time, we're taking it a step further. 🌈✨ Let's face it: We've all heard the phrase "let it go" countless times, but often find ourselves wondering, "How?" Well, worry no more because this week's episode has got you covered! 🎥🎬

Welcome back to another Season of Mate You Okay. This time with a lot more interaction and input from you Mates. I am happy to share this never-ending journey of Mental Health and Self-Development. In this week's episode, we speak about Letting go and detachment. How letting go, will help you achieve the goals and aspirations you have for yourself.

In this week's episode, we celebrate a good friend of mine Jade who suddenly passed away. Sending me a reminder that life is way too short not to go after what you want or need. We chat about not giving up and taking things one step at a time towards reaching those big goals and dreams. Keep chipping away and see your dreams become a reality.

In this week's episode, we discuss the differences between eustress and distress, and how stress can be beneficial. Learning and growing can make us excited about future possibilities. Don't be afraid of stress; simply change your perspective so that everything is positive. Shifting our perspective can help us approach stressful situations with a more positive mindset and improve our well-...

March Madness is Here! My favourite time of the year, the weather is amazing, the world has calmed down a bit, and it's my return around the Sun. This week we talk about altruism/giving back. I've been feeling a bit under the weather lately but this was a fun episode to record and talk about giving back to those around us. Hopefully, this ignited the need to help serve and build the community toge...

Trying to figure out who you are, what your strengths and weaknesses are, can benefit you and your environment. In this week's episode, we delve into the theme of self-awareness and how we can increase our own awareness. I will be sharing tools that we can use to learn more about ourselves and how we relate to others. If you would like to learn more about your personality traits, please check out...

In this week's episode we talk about positive self-talk and how to use positive to improve your overall wellbeing. We believe our inner voice so let's make our inner voice more positive!

Mate You Okay S01E12 - S.M.A.R.T Goals Happy New Year Happy January Happy Friday Happy You. In this week's episode, we look at smart goals and how to implement small goals to reach long-term goal. I chat about goals and share how I am gonna get Gebou this year hahaha. Jokes just working towards 20 consecutive  Full Push-ups. That will make me feel gebou hahaha. Learn how to use Specific, Meas...

In this week's episode we look at what is self-esteem, what are the causes behind self-esteem and how can we improve our self-esteem. As always mates, I hope you are okay. Helping ourselves can mean helping out others and creating a more positive environment. 

In this week's episode we talk about a little thing called Disappointment. In the recent week, I have not been selected to continue my academics next year. This taught me a good lesson about suppression and release. In the episode, we look at the causes of disappointment and how to deal with disappointment. Special Shout Out to you mates for continuously being there. 

In this week's episode, we have our very first guest LAY! She's a full-time employee, full-time student, wife, and new dog mom. We dive into tools that can help with everyday routines and hear about her experiences with juggling a crazy life.

Have you ever caught yourself or someone else disrespecting themselves? Is it sometimes challenging to say nice things about yourself? In this week's episode, we look at Compassion, something we have loads, for others but for ourselves. Let's take a trip on the path of compassion. 

Lucky Number Slevin! Since Silly season is upon us, I think it is a good time to speak about burnout and the effects it can have on us and the people around us. Remember if you see your mates doing too much, check-in. Check if your mates are okay! 

In this week's episode I share my experience hiking the Wolfberg Arch in the Cederberg while having a time off grid at Driehoek camping sight. We talk about what we can control vs what we can't control. Since October is Mental Health awareness month we focus on practical activities we can do in order to improve our mental health and how those activities release happy hormones in our brains like do...

Since October is mental health awareness month we talk about the 5 mates we should check in on. Making sure our mates are okay and things are working well for them or chat about the challenges they are having. I talk about the power of my thoughts and we discuss the greek philosophy of knowing thyself. Later I share a short quote I wrote and music from the artist Aneesa the Rapper. For this weeks...

In this weeks episode we look at creating healthier boundaries for ourselves in order to boost self-esteem, have more compassion and feel more at peace with ourselves and others.  I talk about my water fast and the big wins we should be celebrating for ourselves.

In this weeks episode, I share my experience of living at home after being on the road for 8 years. We talk about productivity and how slowing down can essentially help us produce better results.  The introspective question for this week is: What would your younger self say to you if you guys met right now?