Calm, Clear & Helpful

Autoimmune disease affects 10% of the world population and poses significant challenges. Health and wellness coach Dr Amy Behimer explains how acquiring healthier, evidence-based habits helps her live well with MS and other diagnoses. Shifting one’s focus to what one can control to create “autoimmune health” is doable - when approached strategically and with adequate support. www.mariettesnyman.co...

Chronic Illness Replay Mini-Series no 3: Counselling psychologist Doreen Hofmeyr explains how BrainWorking® Recursive Therapy Level 3 targets the psychological aspects and underpinnings of physiological conditions like fibromyalgia. She discusses BWRT Level 1, 2 and 3; how fight/flight triggers are deactivated to create desired responses; and how Level 3 work accomplishes emotional relief and the...

Chronic Illness Replay Mini-Series no 2: Chronic disease alters the daily functioning and quality of life of the individual with the diagnosis - the same applies to their partner. Educational psychologist Lidalize Grobler explores the physical, emotional and financial challenges a couple may face, energy budgeting, realistic expectations, and flare-ups. She offers valuable pointers on creating emo...

Chronic Illness Replay Mini-Series no. 1: Living with a chronic condition – invisible to others - often means managing unrelenting pain, impaired daily function, diverse fears and isolation. Having lived with chronic illness and pain for 15+ years, wellness coach Marina Wildt shares her spine-chilling journey and what it took to get her back on her feet. Offering practical advice, she now helps ot...

Are there rules to this game we call life? If our thoughts influence our circumstances, how does it work? Master life transformation coach and metaphysical teacher Liezl Thom discusses hermeticism – unseen “universal laws” shaping our reality. She explains how these principles can be understood and applied to navigate cause and effect, masculine and feminine energies and other aspects of life effe...

What if some children diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia are in fact struggling with visual strain? Academic, optometrist & sports vision specialist Prof. Jannie Ferreira highlights the effect of 21st century living on sensory development and integration, physical literacy, the visual system and brain development. He explains how eye strain - related to screen time and particularly left-eye dominanc...

Can loosening one’s grip on long-held beliefs lead to renewed vitality and extended time to cherish life? Dancer, wordsmith and data squirrel Yvonne Shapiro shares how shifting from resistance to acceptance influenced her journey with breast cancer and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. She explores the raw terrain of fear, trauma and joy, and “being both well and ill at the same time.” This episode's podcas...

Are you raising a child who is neurodivergent, or curious about child-led parenting? Creative manager & recruiter and coach Benita Conde shares the lessons, challenges and rewards of raising a child who marches to the beat of his own drum. She discusses seeking aligned educational spaces, navigating societal expectations, honouring her son’s intrinsic motivation, and how to view labels like ADHD....

What can you expect from therapy? How do you find the right therapist? Using a brain-based perspective, clinical psychologist Shelley Hall explains why the prospect of therapy may feel daunting, the importance of realistic expectations and trust, and what to do before, during and after a session. She offers advice on navigating therapy for your child and discusses the efficacy of BrainWorking Recu...

What exactly does life coaching offer, and what will it require from you? Neuro and mindset coach Maryke Swarts discusses the goals and different types of coaching, how to screen coaches, and misconceptions to avoid. She explains how coaching can support you in making desired changes, forming new habits, letting go of limiting patterns and beliefs, and keep you accountable. www.lifepurposecoaching...

Considering having your child attend an online high school and wondering how to make it work? Wayne Langridge, CEO and founder of WFA Online High School, discusses value-driven education, developing entrepreneurial skills, and attending online classes in real time. He emphasises growing children’s self-esteem and letting teachers feel heard and valued, and explains how challenges like social inter...

Do you sometimes feel that - despite your best efforts - you have no control over what happens in your life? Or perhaps that the only person you can fully rely upon is yourself? Counselling psychologist Ronel Carver explains how loss of control may be expressed as learned helplessness or hyperindependence. She considers the causes of these survival reactions and their effects, e.g. apathy, procras...

How can intuition be used as a strategic decision-making tool? Creative manager & recruiter and coach Benita Conde explains how to access your intuition, discern between fear and excitement, put clarity into action, and develop embodied self-trust. She recommends taking intuitive walks and building a radically loved life. www.createradicallove.com · This episode's podcast notes and photogra...

Retirement may signal the end of your career, but not of “you.” Coaching psychologist Lizanne de Jong discusses pain points, including a loss of status, usefulness, structure, and well-being. She explores the 4 retirement personalities, the phases and domains of retirement, and how transitioning may differ for men and women. Discover how the Retirement Wheel and journalling can help you purposeful...

Menopause Replay Mini-Series no. 4: Perimenopause is a natural transition, but suffering debilitating symptoms is optional. Dr Faryal Luhar explains how hormonal changes can affect women’s physical, mental and emotional health. Knowing the signs of perimenopause, including sleep disturbances and weight gain, is crucial; their root cause needs to be addressed. Learn how this life phase can be manag...

Menopause Replay Mini-Series no. 3: The hormonal changes menopause brings can upset women physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. These challenges are handled more easily from a place of equilibrium, says therapeutic counsellor Nidhi Amanda Chaitow. She offers 5 simple ways to calm down, and emphasises tuning into one’s body wisdom, creativity, spirituality and sense of belonging. This...

Menopause Replay Mini-Series no 2: Is menopause the beginning of the end, or the start of a woman’s most creative years? Positive psychology coach and international endurance athlete Erica Terblanche explains how, instead of growing “invisible”, women can develop courage and compelling visions for their lives. Sharing her own gruelling journey, she offers practical tools to help women move into th...

Menopause Replay Mini-Series no. 1: Did you know that, in menopause, hormone production moves from the ovaries to the adrenals? Functional medicine health coach Anita Hamilton-Williams explains how to support the body as it moves from being ovarian-centric to adrenal-centric. We can ensure optimal cortisol levels by stabilising blood sugar, calming inflammation, eliminating circadian disruption an...

Caring for a loved one living with dementia can be profoundly taxing. Gerontologist and dementia consultant Daniela Russo applies eight rules from an ancient text on warfare to lighten this load. Learn how to identify the real “enemy,” interpret challenging behaviour, and avoid unnecessary battles. Discover ways to encourage autonomy while offering support. Moments of safety and connection spell t...

What is your most precious currency: time or money? Do you need to be ‘always available’? Entrepreneur and business consultant Michael Glenister introduces his personal development guide 'Take Back Time', proving that you cannot value your time unless you value yourself. Learn to reclaim control over your time - not by squeezing more into each day, but by reflecting on your values, priorities, and...

What do men typically expect from relationships? What do they tend to struggle with? Clinical psychologist Thabang Tlaka considers why men are sensitive to language, how their priorities differ from those of women, and issues including financial pressures, emotional availability, self-expression, and congruence. He offers tools for strengthening romantic relationships and ways to promote peace in...

Autoimmune disease affects 10% of the world population and poses significant challenges. Health and wellness coach Dr Amy Behimer explains how acquiring healthier, evidence-based habits helps her live well with MS and other diagnoses. Shifting one’s focus to what one can control to create “autoimmune health” is doable - when approached strategically and with adequate support. amybehimercoaching.co...

In this solo podcast, Mariette opens up about losing her job and identity as a women’s magazine journalist and proceeding to create her own wellness platform. Using Martha Beck’s change cycle, she discusses feeling like “bug soup,” taking a leap of faith, accepting help, and planning and monetizing her offering. She shares coming across huge challenges, exciting opportunities for expansion, a game...

What does it take to recover from any form of addiction? ‘Soberness’ podcast host Cat Greenleaf shares her journey out of fame and into recovery, healing from substance abuse, job loss, and life-long depression. She considers why there is no single, one-size-fits-all path to sobriety, navigating shame and guilt, how loved ones may help, and how real-life stories can act as road maps. soberness.com...

Have you ever considered how your inner world affects the atmosphere in your home and your children? Holistic wellness and massage practitioner Berna Terblanche discusses how children’s behaviour can reflect the emotional “weather” surrounding them, how to hold your feelings responsibly, and practical ways to ground yourself and calm your child. Gently healing inner child wounds and practising sel...