Radiowave Lifestyle

RADIOWAVE 96.7FM | Podcast , ±13 min episodes every 1 week, 5 days |

We interview lifestyle-related professionals who can advise or help on ideas that you can use in your everyday life. These include your work day, health related issues like fitness & yoga, motivating yourself and financial matters.

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FEB

Namibian Society of Engineers

5 min

Every wondered just what it is that an engineer does? Or at school and considering a career in the field? Then listen to this interview for more on engineering and what the Society does to promote it within the country.

Namibian Society of Engineers webpage

FEB

Pasta La Vita – Busting Carb Myths

8 min

Melanie Meiring is a nutritionist who came in to debunk some myths about the DREADED CARB!
We asked her what the reason was behind “Carb hating”, and why we should actually start incorporating some carbs into our Diet. Not only are they good for you but they are imperative for a healthy human brain to function. And as your mind begs the question: “I wonder if they will include Pasta?” the answer is a big fat YES!! But what kinds…..check out the interview and she’ll tell you.

JAN

Radiowave’s 2019 Fitness Series Pt.3 - Hermien Elago

16 min

I recently sat down with Hermien Elago. Social Media Influencer, fitness enthusiast and the most positive person you will ever meet. Her outlook on life and fitness will not only inspire you to get up and squat, but her humour and love of life will have you appreciating your body and life. On this interview, we talk about how her love for fitness began, her relationship with food and why impossible does not exist in her vocabulary.

JAN

Radiowave’s 2019 Fitness Series Pt.2 - Nelao Nengola

15 min

Nelao Nengola is an incredible force. Behind the titles of CEO, wellness consultant and Youtuber, you will find a survivor that is now an inspiration to 1000’s of women. We sat down wit this incredible woman to find out more about her fitness focused lifestyle, her YouTube channel and ofc, her favourite go to fitness recipe.
For Nelao’s full story, visit her website here website here: http://www.nelaonengola.com/.

http://www.nelaonengola.com/

JAN

Radiowave’s 2019 Fitness Series Pt.1 - Daphne Sam

10 min

Daphne Sam‘s lifestyle change into fitness is not what you expect. This laid back mom of one was not interested in fitness at all, and she wasn’t the biggest fan of cooking, but fast forward a couple of years later, she is now a qualified nutritionist and owner of a gym in Windhoek. We sat down with Daphna to find out what motivated her to start a fitness-focused lifestyle, what’s her go-to recipe and how she keeps herself motivated every day.

JAN

Child Development with Dr Melodie De Jager

34 min

Childhood development is an intricate and fascinating process. And while parenting styles can vary, all children have certain things in common, and parents face similar dilemmas.

Dr Melodie de Jager talk us through some common questions and that parents often have.
- What are early childhood development areas often neglected?
- What language proficiency means for school readiness
- Why developmental milestones really are important
- Your child isn't doomed academically because you had a hard time at school

See the downloadable interview notes below, for easy navigation.

Melodie De Jager Interview Notes.pdf (PDF 283.2 KB)

Mind Moves Institute Baby Gym

OCT

2018

Interview with Mandela Washington Fellowship Alumni Sepiso Mwange

6 min

The Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders begun in 2014 and is the flagship program of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) that empowers young people through academic coursework, leadership training, and networking. I had the honor of speaking to Sepiso Mwange, a 2018 YALI alumni, where she shares her experience and why you should be grabbing this opportunity with both hands!

OCT

2018

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SERIES - ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION

17 min

Karlien spoke to Liesl Vermaak who is an occupational therapist in the private sector and they discussed anxiety and depression and how occupational therapy could assist in making life more bearable for someone who suffers from anxiety. They also discussed why anxiety exists as well as "tools" that you can use to get you through stressful situations.

OCT

2018

Down Syndrome in Namibia

21 min

Republished: Find out more about a condition that affects about one in every 700 babies born worldwide as well as what you can do to help raise awareness of both it and the rights and abilities of those who are born with it, while also finding out more about the Down Syndrome Association of Namibia.

OCT

2018

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SERIES - SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN AND ASSISTIVE DEVICES

13 min

Hellena Kumire is an Occupational Therapist at Windhoek Central Hospital and she works with children with neurological disablilities like Cerebral Palsy and Developmental delays. We spoke about assistive devices that can help in creating a better quality of life and assist development as well and how important Occupational Therapy is to special needs children. We also spoke about the importance and dangers on not of having a wheel chair properly fitted. We also spoke about where to go should you or your child have special needs.

OCT

2018

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SERIES - MENTAL & FORENSIC THERAPY

14 min

October is Occupational Therapy awareness Month! If like Karlien you have a vague idea of what it entails but want to find out more, listen to the interview with Munya Chimara who is an Occupational Therapist at the State Hospital in the Mental Health and Forensics department. Mental health plays a big role in our ability to work and he focuses on developing, recovering and improving the skills that you need for working to the best of your ability.
In the interview you will find the information of where to go, should you realise that this is a therapy that would benefit you.

SEP

2018

World Heart Day 2018

9 min

David spoke to cardiologist Dr. Mike Alison to find out more about heart health, how to spot a heart attack and what to do if you think you're having one, and what life can be like after having one.