Nia Conversations with Siya Ben

Hi, Friends! Welcome to the Nia Conversations Podcast with me, Siya Ben. What makes you happy? Today I talk about finding joy in the small things. You don’t always have to wait for the big moments to be happy :) I hope you listen with an open heart.

Hi, Friends! Welcome to the Nia Conversations podcast with me, Siya Ben. Today’s conversation is about intentions for 2025. I explain why my word of the year is “abundance” and I also talk about my scriptures for this season of my life. I hope you listen with an open heart. Enjoy the conversation.

Hi, friends! Welcome to the Nia Conversations Podcast with me, Siya Ben. Thank you so much for joining me once again, I really appreciate it. Today’s episode is all about reflecting on the heat that was. I look back at 2024 and talk about the good, the bad and some of the lessons learned. I hope you listen with an open heart.

Hi, Friends! Welcome to the Nia Conversations Podcast with me, Siya Ben. Today, I share about how connecting with my inner child has helped me. I reflect on lessons learned and some of the small, practical ways I show up for my inner child. Oh, and there are a few words that I share with my inner child. I hope you listen with an open heart.

Hi, Friends. Welcome to the Nia Conversations Podcast with Siya Ben. This is a safe space where we have honest, heartfelt, and healing conversations about life, love, trauma, and the journey to wholeness. On today’s episode, I unpack the experiences that have shaped me — from childhood wounds to adult challenges — and explore how to navigate healing, self-worth, and finding freedom in love and rel...

Hi, friends! Welcome to the Nia Conversations Podcast with me, Siya Ben. It’s a new week, and I’m so grateful we get to connect again. Let’s take a moment to check in—how are you feeling today? Whatever the answer, I hope you remain kind and gentle with yourself. This week, we’re starting a brand-new series titled Healing the Inner Child. It’s a journey into understanding the wounds we carry from...

Hi, friends! Welcome to the Nia Conversations podcast with me, Siya Ben. In today's episode, we dive into the transformative power of community in healing from trauma. Through personal stories, I’ll be sharing how seeking supportive relationships filled with understanding, acceptance, and grace can help us navigate the darkest moments. From emotional breakdowns to finding strength in faith, this c...

Hi, friends! Welcome to the Nia Conversations Podcast with me, Siya Ben. I hope you're well and taking care of yourself. Remember, no matter what you're going through, life has a way of working itself out. In today's episode, as part of our "Healing through Connection" series, we're focusing on rebuilding trust after trauma. Trusting again, whether it's in ourselves, others, or even in God, can be...

Hi, friends! Welcome to the Nia Conversations Podcast. In this episode, I share my journey of reconnecting with myself after trauma, exploring how trauma impacts self-perception. Reflecting on personal growth and resilience, I invite you to think about your own ways of reconnecting with yourself.

Welcome (back) to the Nia Conversations Podcast. After a long break, I’m grateful to return to this space where I can share, reflect, and connect. In this episode, I’m embracing gratitude for life and God’s constant presence — even in tough moments. Being open about my journey has been challenging but healing. Through vulnerability, I hope to inspire others to find comfort and encourage their own...

The last couple of months have been challenging for me. I’ve been in a space where I was filled with doubt and fear. Today I’m reminded that God is with me and that He’s already equipped me with everything I need. Sharing this made me a bit emotional. I hope you listen with an open heart.

How do you find a therapist that works for you? What can you expect to pay for a session? Today I discuss this and also talk about some of the free options available in South Africa. I hope you’re able to listen with an open heart.

I used to be hard on myself because I thought, “you should be over it by now, Siya. Come on, you cannot still be crying about the same thing.” But I’ve realised that that was me trying to rush the healing process. What I know for sure is that there is no timeline for healing. It’s a process and you need to be patient, kind and gentle with yourself.

As a person who was diagnosed with depression a few years ago, I’ve heard a lot of things from people who thought they were trying to make me feel better. While understand that they meant well and were coming from a good place, there are some things you should never say to someone with depression. Today I share a few of those things. I hope you’re able to listen with an open heart.

I’m still in a season of waiting in my life and today I want to talk about surrender. I’d like to share why I’m choosing to trust in something that is bigger than myself, something that is outside of myself, even when I don’t understand (sometimes). I hope you’re able to listen with an open heart.

I’ve been in a season of waiting for a while now and it can get a little frustrating at times. You’ve probably been in a place where you’ve trusted God for something, and hoped that he’d come through for you ASAP. What I’ve learned in this season, though, is that God doesn’t always do things when and how we want him to. On this episode I chat about what this season looks like for me and what has k...

Today I just want to remind you that you’re not alone. May you be reminded that no matter how tough and lonely this season may be, you’re not alone. May you find comfort in this truth and may you draw strength from those who’ve come before you. I hope you’re able to listen to this episode with an open heart.

Have you ever had to navigate the workplace while battling with depression? I have! Today I open up about my experience and how it made me feel. I hope we can one day get to a place where people aren’t ashamed to talk about their experiences. Let’s silence the shame.

On this episode I chat about the other side of pain. I would have never imagined that I’d ever get to a place where the things that used to hurt me (and keep me up at night) no longer have the same effect on me. I’ve come to learn that there’s so much beauty on the other side of your pain. You just need to have an open heart.

I know for sure that tough times don’t last. Today, I want to remind you that things always get better. No matter what you’re facing right now, just know that you will get to the other side.

I’m in a place where I can safely say I feel good and I’m genuinely happy, from the bottom of my heart. I realise the importance of mentioning this because I’ve had many bad days. So, this is a space that I’m celebrating, one that I’m happy to be in. With that said, I think it’s also very important to note that it takes work (sometimes) to get here. Today’s conversation is about what doing the wor...

The waiting season is not easy and I’ve had my fair share of struggles in this season. If you’ve ever found yourself here, you’ll probably understand why it sometimes feels so barren because you’re not producing any “fruit”. This is where I am right now. Listen as I share how I’m learning to stand. I hope you’re able to listen with an open heart.

One thing I’ve learned about trauma is that it changes your life forever — whether in a good or a bad way. Over the years, I’ve had many flashbacks about the rape incident and have had to find tools and resources to help me with the ordeal. Today I talk about one of the things l do whenever those violent flashbacks come. I hope you’re able to listen with an open heart.

Are you aware of the things you consume? Today’s conversation is about the importance of being intentional about the things that occupy your mind, heart and space. It can be friends, family members, the books you read, things you watch on TV/YouTube and the content you consume on social media. Whether you like it or not, these things affect your life whether it’s directly or indirectly. Pay attent...

Today I was to share some of the songs that have helped me through some of my darkest moments. Not only did I find comfort in these songs, but they also served as a reminder of God’s love for me and His promise to never leave nor forsake me. I hope you’re able to listen to this episode with an open heart.