Calm, Clear & Helpful
Episodes
Ep. 151 Life as a journey: choices, pitfalls and stories that sustain us
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Navigating the metaphorical path of life with its challenges requires a growth mindset, grit, the necessary support, and hope. Regaling us with captiv...
Ep. 150 Why the world needs your feminine energy
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you push yourself too hard in order to survive? Now’s the time to replace “harsh masculine energies” with a more balanced approach. Angel med...
Ep. 149 Cortisol, stress and weight gain: insights and solutions
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Carrying excess weight - especially abdominal fat - could point to elevated cortisol levels. Naturopathic doctor Faryal Luhar discusses possible cause...
Ep. 148 Twelve areas of life: how to reinvent yourself
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How about recreating your life in specific areas, using 5 sensible steps? Master transformation coach Liezl Thom outlines a practical process, offerin...
Ep. 147 Is intermittent fasting truly a magic bullet for health?
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Apart from weight loss, time-restricted eating offers significant benefits, especially in our current epidemic of metabolic disease. What - however - ...
Ep. 146 Is dementia a disease of the brain - and not the soul?
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How can you communicate with someone living with cognitive impairment in a way that benefits both you and them? Dr. Rayne Stroebel clarifies the World...
Ep. 145 Seksuele identiteit: ‘n keuse - of meer kompleks en divers?
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kies mense hul seksuele oriëntasie? Watter 4 fasette behels seksuele identiteit? Pastorale narratiewe terapeut dr. Marietjie van Loggerenberg belig w...
Ep. 144 How to help your animals deal with crime issues
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Should you task you dog with protecting your home? Pets, like humans, are traumatised by crime incidents and may experience guilt, or develop behaviou...
Ep. 143 Dr. Johan Myburg: singewing en verskuiwende denke oor ouer word
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is alle mense bo 65 één ouderdom: oud? Behels ouer word die een verlies op die ander, of is dit ‘n terrein wat ons vars kan verken? Dr. Johan Mybu...
Ep. 142 My son has Tourette’s: a parent’s journey
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Since there’s no cure for Tourette Syndrome, where does one find hope? Transformational coach Cherona Dannhauser shares valuable insights from journ...
Ep. 141 Leon van Nierop: hoe flieks en TV-reekse ons raak
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is rolprentresensent en skrywer Leon van Nierop ‘n sensitiewe kyker - of nie? Hy praat oor sy rol as resensent of “tussenganger”, die vloektaal,...
Ep. 140 Shifting Conversations about Ageing: retirement, ageism and intergenerational programming
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Worldwide, population dynamics are changing. Prof. Jaco Hoffman invites us to look at growing older with fresh eyes, challenging concepts like ageism ...
Ep. 139 Help your little one learn about identity, belonging and consent
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learning about identity, belonging and consent - and knowing which adults are “safe” - can help young children deal with life challenges more easi...
Ep. 138 Knowing your money archetypes can improve your relationship with money
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you struggle with making, keeping, spending or investing money? Wealth Matrix Mentor Farhana Goga explains how knowing your money blueprint can fre...
Ep. 137 Perimenopause: address your symptoms in a natural way
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Perimenopause is a natural transition, but suffering debilitating symptoms is optional. Dr Faryal Luhar explains how hormonal changes can affect women...
Ep. 136 How to manage the medical, emotional and practical aspects of cancer
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Palliative care nursing sister Cherry Armstrong’s “Cancer: navigating the journey” helps cancer patients and their loved ones face this challeng...
Ep. 135 Low vision: what it is and where to find help
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Much of the information processed by the brain is visual, yet few of us know how to approach low vision. Occupational therapist Belinda Leibowitz clar...
Ep 134 Is autoimmune disease the canary in the coal mine?
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Autoimmune disease signals an urgent need to tend to an individual’s gut health and the influence of environmental factors. Functional medicine heal...
Ep. 133 Effective wealth management for high-net worth women
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
More women, including entrepreneurs of all ages, are entering the higher-net worth space. Wealth manager Nicola Langridge discusses intriguing differe...
Ep. 132 How birth can shape a brain-body system geared towards resilience
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Skin-to-skin contact during the 6 hours after birth has an enormous impact on the bond between Baby, Mom and Dad. Childbirth educator Cozette Laubser ...
Ep. 131 Healthy lifestyle choices: prevent insulin resistance and diabetes
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An estimated 1 in 3 adults have pre-diabetes. Food writer Vickie de Beer introduces a hands-on guide to understanding and managing Type 1 and Type 2 d...
Ep. 130 Managing menopause: how to regulate your nervous system
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The hormonal changes menopause brings can upset women physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. These challenges are more easily met from a p...
Ep. 129 The 4 portfolios of positive living and ageing
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Growing older can impact every aspect of our lives. Counselling psychologist Dr Hannetjie van Zyl-Edeling discusses research findings and practical wa...
Ep 128 Kry jou vreugde terug na ‘n geliefde se selfdood
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Om 'n geliefde te verloor beteken nie die wond sal nooit genees nie, sê "grief coach" en skrywer Marlene Potgieter. Toe haar seun 11 jaar gelede sy l...
Ep. 127 The joys and benefits of circle dancing
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever danced in a circle, holding hands and moving as one? International circle dance teacher Judy King discusses the concept of circle dancin...
Ep. 126 The Enneagram for couples: understand yourself and your beloved
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In an intimate relationship, different viewpoints create stress and conflict. By illuminating each partner’s key motivational drive, the Enneagram p...
Ep 125 How I experienced my mother’s death
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you lost your mom, or do you dread her passing? Angel whisperer Belinda Bras-Nel shares her own experience, highlighting the complexity of some m...
Ep. 124 How to protect your DNA from cancer
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know the aim of detoxification is to protect your DNA? Functional medicine health coach Anita Hamilton-Williams discusses our exposure to toxi...
Ep. 123 The Lyno Method: addressing chronic pain and injuries by releasing unresolved trauma
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that unresolved physical and emotional trauma can cause chronic pain and recurring injuries? Physiotherapist Benita Kropman explains how ...
Ep. 122 Adjusting to motherhood: an honest discussion
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A new baby often takes centre stage, while its mother’s needs are put aside. Business & confidence coach Gosia Scarrott sheds light on new moms’ c...
Ep. 121 How your physical environment mirrors your inner reality
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Did you ever cut your hair during an important life transition? Master transformation coach Liezl Thom outlines the dynamic interaction between inner ...
Ep. 120 Conscious journalling: access your body-mind and change your life
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learning to operate the different “gears” of the mind can help us grow still, access our creativity, accept and express our emotions, and follow o...
Ep. 119 Power gateways of menopause: rewrite your narrative
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is menopause the beginning of the end, or the start of a woman’s most creative years? Positive psychology coach and international endurance athlete ...
Ep. 118 Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: stop struggling with negative emotions
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How would your life change if you could genuinely accept your inner world and align your actions with what matters to you? Counselling psychologist Be...
Ep. 117 How to slow down ageing: Blue Zones and nutrigenomics
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What’s the secret behind the healthy centenarians of the Blue Zone areas? Functional medicine health coach Anita Hamilton-Williams discusses connect...
Ep. 116 Spiritual tour to Ireland: reconnecting with nature and lifetimes past
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Angel whisperer Belinda Bras-Nel describes a 10-day pilgrimage to Ireland, aimed at reconnecting with nature in a profound way and experiencing past l...
Ep. 115 Effective communication: Can your parenting style help prevent narcissism?
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The causes contributing to the development of narcissism are complex and include genetics, neurobiology, and environmental factors such as culture and...
Ep. 114 Better sex: understanding the brain-body connection
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Clinical sexologist Catriona Boffard discusses the most important sex organ, the brain: its role in arousal, why the mind and the body aren’t always...
Ep. 113 Retirement: prepare yourself mentally and emotionally
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Retirement provides you with an excellent opportunity to create a meaningful life. How does one manage this transition? Suzette Serfontein unpacks the...
Ep. 112 What happens when your pet dies and how to approach euthanasia
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Losing a beloved animal companion is traumatic; gaining clarity can comfort grieving owners. International animal communicator Jenny Shone discusses h...
Ep. 111 Starting a family? Crucial questions on parenting, pregnancy and birth
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Prospective parents often find decisions regarding birth route, birth care provider, caring for a newborn, etc. daunting. BabyGym instructor and child...
Midlife women: overcoming fatigue, low mood and weight gain
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Many menopausal and perimenopausal women lack down-to-earth support. Functional medicine health coach Anita Hamilton-Williams explains which hormonal ...
Ep. 109 Postnatal depression: when to get help
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
South Africa is one of the 5 countries with the highest postpartum depression rates worldwide. The stigma attached to this condition makes it hard for...
Ep. 108 Living a life of reverence
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What does experiencing reverence for life, nature and your own body really mean? Angel whisperer Belinda Bras-Nel discusses allowing your subtle body ...
Ep. 107 Discovering your power in the dark: load shedding & other challenges
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
South Africans are daily plunged into the dark by intermittent electricity supply – but have we been robbed of our inner energy? Rudi Swanepoel expl...
Ep. 106 BWRT Level 3: relief from chronic illnesses, autoimmune diseases and chr
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Counselling psychologist Doreen Hofmeyr explains how BrainWorking® Recursive Therapy Level 3 targets the psychological aspects and underpinnings of p...
Ep. 105 Understanding functional medicine and its benefits
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Functional medicine, an individualised approach that treats not by symptom but by cause, leads to more lasting results. Functional medicine health coa...
Ep. 104 OCD within the context of COVID-19: the key issues
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How have individuals with OCD been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic? Prof. Christine Lochner discusses global research findings regarding the prevale...
Ep. 103 Micro-mastermind groups: the how and why
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dedicated to Di-Di Hoffman, who passed away a week after this recording. We honour his wisdom, strategic thinking and warm-hearted support enhancing c...
Ep. 102 Só kan jy meer kreatief leef
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kan dit wees dat élkeen van ons kreatief is en ons skeppendheid deur speelsheid kan herontdek? RSG-programbestuurder en kreatiwiteitsafrigter Kobus B...
Ep. 101 Non-verbal communication: secrets women should know
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 e...
Ep. 100 Help your little one deal with big feelings
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Many parents, caregivers and young children are feeling stressed out, especially after the Covid-19 pandemic. Mari Payne, involved in "Takalani Sesame...
Ep. 99 How to communicate with your teenager
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Finding talking to your teen an uphill battle? Psychologist, coach and dad Hennie Vorster throws light on the development of adolescents’ logical-ra...
Ep. 98 How I’ve conquered cancer seasons and a stroke
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ep. 97 What is a holistic counselling practice?
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A growing number of mental health practitioners are combining holistic strategies with a traditional approach. Clinical mental health counsellor Chris...
Ep. 96 Nurture your child’s emotional growth – and your mutual bond
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Young kids’ and tweens’ emotional health seldom gets the attention it deserves. Actress Milan Murray, collaborating with mental health experts, ha...
Ep. 95 How do the profiling instruments in your coach’s toolbox serve you?
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Business & executive coach Dawn Klatzko discusses the objectives of coaching, the importance of a chemistry check, and how coaches use profiling instr...
Ep. 94 Therapeutic reflexology: its benefits and how it works
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that therapeutic reflexologists don’t work only on the feet? Therapeutic reflexologist Marinda Nel discusses the value of reflexology r...
Ep. 93 What are the challenges for 60-plussers?
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know there are approximately seven million 60-plussers in South Africa? Discussing the potential and challenges of this demographic, social en...
Ep. 92 Die trauma van knievervangings, ‘n heupvervanging en gordelroos
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Het jy al met ‘n knievervanging, heupvervanging of gordelroos te doen gekry? Vermaaklikheidsjoernalis Martjie Roos deel haar pad hiermee: die fisiek...
Ep. 91 My son has diabetes: our low-carb lifestyle
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Discovering that your child has Type-1 diabetes is traumatic. Knowing that a coma may be fatal, making optimal, sustainable lifestyle changes, and suc...
Ep. 90 Affairs: why they happen and how they can be addressed
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Can childhood trauma cause infidelity? Which patterns are involved in the unravelling of a love relationship? Counselling psychologist Dr. Ingrid Artu...
Ep. 89 Why your circumstances needn’t hold you back
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“We need to stop limiting ourselves,” says Rooksana Modan, multi-skilled coach and serial entrepreneur. Developing a conducive mindset is essentia...
Ep. 88 How to manage conflict in your personal relationships
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
None of us is immune to relationship fallouts. Counselling psychologist Dr. Hannetjie van Zyl-Edeling clarifies what conflict entails, its purpose, ca...
Ep. 87 Understanding and navigating the phases of change
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our lives are marked by change – sudden or gradual, distressing or exhilarating. Although life-changing transitions may be unexpected, the change cy...
Ep. 86 Can you build psychological well-being through immersion in nature?
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you need to be immersed in nature - yay or nay? Positive psychology coach Erica Terblanche tells us what science says about nature restoration, sha...
Ep. 85 Are you a tired, sleep-deprived mom?
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Occupational therapist Tanya Muir sheds light on sleep problems encountered by parents, babies and young children. Combining evidence-based solutions ...
Ep. 84 How to attract spiritual abundance
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 pos...