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Dr Hanan Bushkin is a renowned psychologist and head of the Anxiety and Trauma Clinic in Johannesburg. He has worked for more than 20 years on the problem of behavioural patterns and its effect on mood and cognition, as well as in frontline crisis intervention and organisational training.

Catch him every Monday, live on The Gareth Cliff Show, as he tackles various issues related to mental well-being, and how we can better relate to each other in life and work.
Weekly English Explicit South Africa Society & Culture · Health & Fitness
136 Episodes
92 – 112

How to Deal with an Absent Father

This week our very own Lebang Kgosana needs some advice from Dr Hanan Bushkin. She would like to know how to deal with the previously absent father of her oldest son, who wanted to come back into his life earlier this year, but is already letting them down again -…
25 Apr 2022 15 min

Why Do Women Cheat?

When the topic of cheating is brought up, most people tend to look at men. This week, Dr Hanan Bushkin unpacks why women cheat. He shares insights on how men and women define cheating, how committed relationships require work, and the reality of people fearing being alone.
11 Apr 2022 17 min

How to Deal with Irrational Fears

Ever felt super confident one moment and suddenly plagued with feelings of fear and anxiety the next? Willem joins the show to talk to Dr Hanan Bushkin about dealing with irrational fears. Dr Hanan shares tips on how to deal with moments like that, and the importance of creating a…
4 Apr 2022 15 min

How to Control your Rage

Dr Hanan Bushkin chats to Ethan, who is having trouble controlling his rage. How useful are these so-called ‘negative’ emotions? Goal first, strategy second is a useful way to figure out how to spend your daily energy.
28 Mar 2022 18 min

The Cause of Your Depression

Singer Nathan Ro joins us this week. He has lost 3 friends to suicide this year, and has some questions for Dr Hanan Bushkin about systematic depression, and why psychologists are so expensive. If you need help, you can contact the South African Depression and Anxiety Group on 0800 456…
14 Mar 2022 19 min

Dealing with Death

Our resident psychologist, Dr Hanan Bushkin, joins us to address mental health issues and dealing with death. With the recent passing of a few celebrities over the past couple of weeks, Lebang wants to discuss the use of social media as an outlet of sharing such sad news.
6 Mar 2022 19 min

Don’t Ever Lose Hope

This week one of our CliffCentral family members, comedian Dave Levinsohn, joins us to share his difficult lockdown experience. Dr Hanan Bushkin shares the 4 non-negotiables for anyone going through a hectic time in their life.
27 Feb 2022 20 min

Desperate for Love

The Tinder Swindler on Netflix is all everyone is talking about - and these romance scams are quite common, with some of them being really clever and sophisticated! Dr Hanan Bushkin unpacks how being desperate for love can make one miss the red flags, and how to avoid being swindled.
20 Feb 2022 16 min

Defining what it Means to be a Good Daughter

Caz sent an email about being in a bit of a pickle with her parents and her upcoming wedding. Dr Hanan gives her the task to define what it means to be a good daughter and how to go about the confrontation.
13 Feb 2022 18 min

Dealing with Eating Disorders

Silvia sent us a very sad message about a young girl who succumbed to an eating disorder. Dr Hanan Bushkin answers her questions on how to help someone with this condition, and dispels the myth that the parents are at fault.
6 Feb 2022 17 min

The Law of Focused Intent

This week Tracy joins the team to talk about two deaths in her family that have happened in less than a year, which has led her to reflect on something she wants to discuss with Dr Hanan Bushkin.
30 Jan 2022 15 min

How to Tackle Black Tax

This week the team is joined by Mpho who wants Dr Hanan Bushkin’s advice on how to discuss ‘black tax’, and navigate setting boundaries, especially in the African context where respect is revered.
23 Jan 2022 19 min

Overcoming Suicidal Thoughts

This week Dr Hanan Bushkin chats to Mandla Mahlangu, who reached out to talk about his depression, anxiety, and mental health as a whole. They also dive into the bad treatment that mental health patients get at public healthcare facilities. Dr Hanan shares ways on how to overcome suicidal thoughts.
16 Jan 2022 15 min

People to Avoid in 2022

New year, new you! The team has a candid discussion on cutting out people who are toxic to you, and the 8 areas of your life where you should be focusing on setting some goals.
9 Jan 2022 17 min

Overcoming Bullying

It’s the last show for the year and we seal it off with Mapelo, who joins the team seeking advice from Dr Hanan Bushkin. Mapelo has experienced intense physical abuse from his brother, who is 10 years older than him. He even got a protection order against him, but that…
12 Dec 2021 17 min

Suicide Season

This week Dr Hanan Bushkin shares how to deal with Covid and its effect over the holidays, and the importance of creating frameworks that will allow you to deal with whatever life throws at you.
5 Dec 2021 19 min

Navigating Family Relationships

Dr Hanan Bushkin shares some advice on how to navigate a tricky family relationship - and how sometimes the only solution is to grin and bear it to keep the peace.
28 Nov 2021 20 min

Navigating Friendships

This week we got an email from Rachel asking for some advice concerning a 30-year friendship. Dr Hanan also answers whether or not people can have platonic relationships.
21 Nov 2021 16 min

Learn How to Communicate

This week Dr Hanan Bushkin tackles the importance of communicating and making compromises in your relationship. He also gives advice on how to deal with a traumatic event.
14 Nov 2021 12 min
92 – 112