Calm, Clear & Helpful

Ep. 102 Só kan jy meer kreatief leef

Kan dit wees dat élkeen van ons kreatief is en ons skeppendheid deur speelsheid kan herontdek? RSG-programbestuurder en kreatiwiteitsafrigter Kobus Burger verduidelik hoe om struikelblokke in ons pad te systap, vergete drome te herwin, en op moontlikheidsdenke te fokus. Hy gee praktiese wenke om kreatiwiteit maklik en vinnig in ons…

3 Jan 2023 49 min

Ep. 101 Non-verbal communication: secrets women should know

Understanding the differences in the way men and women communicate can ease life at work and at home. Through her science-backed work, body language expert Tania Steyn reconnects people with their “primary language” by increasing self-awareness. She points out dissimilarities between the sexes’ communication styles, and non-verbal behaviour traps women…

27 Dec 2022 45 min

Ep. 100 Help your little one deal with big feelings

Many parents, caregivers and young children are feeling stressed out, especially after the Covid-19 pandemic. Mari Payne, involved in "Takalani Sesame", explains how adults can recognise overwhelming feelings in kids and support them; what is necessary for children to thrive; and why self-care for adults is so important. She offers…

20 Dec 2022 25 min

Ep. 99 How to communicate with your teenager

Finding talking to your teen an uphill battle? Psychologist, coach and dad Hennie Vorster throws light on the development of adolescents’ logical-rational faculties, the power of their emotions, the world they inhabit, and why so many struggle with anxiety. He advises listening for emotion, guiding teens to focus on what…

13 Dec 2022 45 min

Ep. 98 How I’ve conquered cancer seasons and a stroke

NLP coach Cherona D shares her journey with skin cancer and an ear stroke, which rendered her unable to hear the words she speaks. Explaining how she - an international speaker - manages this loss, she talks about discerning between her emotions and reality, what she can and cannot control,…

6 Dec 2022 54 min

Ep. 97 What is a holistic counselling practice?

A growing number of mental health practitioners are combining holistic strategies with a traditional approach. Clinical mental health counsellor Chris McDonald explains how practices including mindfulness, breathing and yoga enhance talk therapy by calming the nervous system and incorporating the body. She highlights the benefits of addressing clients’ emotional, mental,…

29 Nov 2022 26 min

Ep. 96 Nurture your child’s emotional growth – and your mutual bond

Young kids’ and tweens’ emotional health seldom gets the attention it deserves. Actress Milan Murray, collaborating with mental health experts, has created journals for 6-to-13-year-olds prompting reflection and self-understanding. Exploring their identity in an age-appropriate way – and being part of The My Story Tribe - helps them stand stronger,…

22 Nov 2022 33 min

Ep. 95 How do the profiling instruments in your coach’s toolbox serve you?

Business & executive coach Dawn Klatzko discusses the objectives of coaching, the importance of a chemistry check, and how coaches use profiling instruments to help their clients achieve their goals. She illuminates the neuroscience-based Mind Dynamix Profile Instrument,why our “experts” power down during stress, and how Mind Moves tap into…

15 Nov 2022 32 min

Ep. 94 Therapeutic reflexology: its benefits and how it works

Did you know that therapeutic reflexologists don’t work only on the feet? Therapeutic reflexologist Marinda Nel discusses the value of reflexology regarding acute and chronic conditions, preventative care, recovery, and stress-related problems. Apart from physical manipulation of the reflexes, relaxation exercises, lifestyle and emotional aspects are addressed.

8 Nov 2022 29 min

Ep. 93 What are the challenges for 60-plussers?

Did you know there are approximately seven million 60-plussers in South Africa? Discussing the potential and challenges of this demographic, social entrepreneur Marilyn Hallett highlights a sensible approach to technical, financial, housing as well as physical and mental health difficulties. She encourages individuals to start a second career after retirement…

1 Nov 2022 46 min

Ep. 92 Die trauma van knievervangings, ‘n heupvervanging en gordelroos

Het jy al met ‘n knievervanging, heupvervanging of gordelroos te doen gekry? Vermaaklikheidsjoernalis Martjie Roos deel haar pad hiermee: die fisieke en emosionele uitdagings, erge pyn, inperking van haar daaglikse funksionering, onafhanklikheid en selfvertroue - maar ook hoe haar geloof en die liefde van vriende en familie haar dra.

25 Oct 2022 44 min

Ep. 91 My son has diabetes: our low-carb lifestyle

Discovering that your child has Type-1 diabetes is traumatic. Knowing that a coma may be fatal, making optimal, sustainable lifestyle changes, and successfully managing your child’s school and social life creates constant stress. Food writer Vickie de Beer shares what this path has taught her, and how the advantages of…

18 Oct 2022 45 min

Ep. 90 Affairs: why they happen and how they can be addressed

Can childhood trauma cause infidelity? Which patterns are involved in the unravelling of a love relationship? Counselling psychologist Dr. Ingrid Artus clarifies what happens emotionally and physiologically, the effect of betrayal, dealing with trauma, and affairs as a possible form of addiction. She offers the antidotes to criticism, defensiveness, contempt…

11 Oct 2022 1 hr 04 min

Ep. 89 Why your circumstances needn’t hold you back

“We need to stop limiting ourselves,” says Rooksana Modan, multi-skilled coach and serial entrepreneur. Developing a conducive mindset is essential. Having overcome many challenges, Rooksana offers practical examples of limiting beliefs from her career and personal life. She tells riveting stories of flourishing in “male environments,” touches on energy healing…

4 Oct 2022 52 min

Ep. 88 How to manage conflict in your personal relationships

None of us is immune to relationship fallouts. Counselling psychologist Dr. Hannetjie van Zyl-Edeling clarifies what conflict entails, its purpose, causes and effects, and explains what happens in your body during a quarrel. She recommends rules for fair fighting and reveals the secret behind handling disagreements really well.

27 Sep 2022 40 min

Ep. 87 Understanding and navigating the phases of change

Our lives are marked by change – sudden or gradual, distressing or exhilarating. Although life-changing transitions may be unexpected, the change cycle itself follows a predictable course. Getting to know its 4 phases can help us navigate change to reach the best outcomes, says master transformation coach Liezl Thom. She…

20 Sep 2022 46 min

Ep. 86 Can you build psychological well-being through immersion in nature?

Do you need to be immersed in nature - yay or nay? Positive psychology coach Erica Terblanche tells us what science says about nature restoration, shares her deep involvement with nature as an endurance athlete, and tells mesmerising tales about kayaking with small groups in Greece. Discover a fresh approach…

13 Sep 2022 1 hr 03 min

Ep. 85 Are you a tired, sleep-deprived mom?

Occupational therapist Tanya Muir sheds light on sleep problems encountered by parents, babies and young children. Combining evidence-based solutions with her experience as a mom, Tanya explains how sleep deprivation can affect caregivers’ physical and mental health, weight loss after pregnancy, and love relationships. She offers practical interventions for getting…

6 Sep 2022 1 hr 03 min

Ep. 84 How to attract spiritual abundance

Angel whisperer Belinda Bras-Nel explains what spiritual abundance is and why we need to work “from the inside out.” She discusses the role of positive intent and healthy habits on the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual levels which will charge the auric field and amplify love, compassion, joy and peace.

30 Aug 2022 47 min

Ep. 83 Weight, health, body image, and the psychology of eating

“We’re not really broken, we’re just not tuned to our bodies,” says mind-body eating and wellness coach Bev Liebson. “Good nutrition involves both what we eat and who we are as eaters.” Bev highlights the question of “good” versus “bad” food, factors influencing digestion and calorie burning, befriending our body,…

23 Aug 2022 39 min