Mariette Snyman Calm, Clear & Helpful

Calm, Clear & Helpful

If anxiety, heartache, chronic pain or other issues are keeping you awake, listening to "Calm, Clear & Helpful" can bring you comfort and clarity. Ever-curious journalist Mariette Snyman interviews a range of experts on holistic health, love relationships, parenting, and life's phases and challenges. Join us each Tuesday for fresh insights, practical know-how, and for conversations from the heart.
Weekly English South Africa Self-Improvement · Relationships
230 Episodes
160 – 180

Ep. 69 How to accept yourself and live authentically

Most of us can relate to the desire to belong. Speaking from the heart, angel whisperer Belinda Bras-Nel recounts how her efforts to “be somebody” led to a suicide attempt, years of struggling, and how a dramatic event turned her life around. She talks about the steep road to self-acceptance,…
17 May 2022 52 min

Ep. 68 What is your ideal body?

Homeopath and mind-body coach Dr. Loretta Ferrucci explains why your current body is “ideal”, though it may be ill or not look the way you want. Accepting your body and asking the right questions can illuminate your subconscious needs; identifying viable strategies to have these needs met can help you…
10 May 2022 30 min

Ep. 67 An end-of-life doula’s insights into living and dying consciously

In our society, death isn’t readily discussed. It is also one of our biggest fears. Therapeutic counsellor Nidhi Amanda Chaitow explains what a death doula does, how acknowledging the reality of death can positively impact our lives, what “a beautiful death” means, and how creativity can help us feel more…
3 May 2022 37 min

Ep. 63 Wabi-Sabi en hoe om ’n pandemie emosioneel te oorleef

Tydens grendeltyd het die digter Carina van der Walt, ver van haar land en mense, die “skoonheid van verval” ontdek. Dié manier van kyk, vergestalt in die Japannese lewenshouding Wabi-Sabi, het haar aangespoor om foto’s te neem van die eenvoudige gawes van haar tuin en kombuis en om dit vars…
5 Apr 2022 30 min

Ep. 62 How to break out of your comfort zone

To reach a personal or business goal you need to leave your comfort zone. Business coach Di-Di Hoffman discusses the art of moving between your comfort, growth and danger zones, 5 pointers for venturing beyond your comfort zone, the wisdom of replacing the A to B model by the quest…
29 Mar 2022 40 min

Ep. 61 Making peace with the concept of death and letting go of fear

Losing a loved one can be followed by years of struggling with grief, blame or self-reproach. Apart from that, we may fear our own passing. Belinda Bras-Nel, angel whisperer and animal communicator, talks about the relief clients experience when receiving messages from the “other side”. She discusses the eight common…
22 Mar 2022 43 min

Ep. 60 BWRT can address post-traumatic stress disorder effectively

Are you part of the 10% of the population experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder? Being traumatised can affect us in disturbing ways. Counselling psychologist Heinrich Benjamin defines trauma and highlights its causes, how it can be recognised, and how it is diagnosed. He focuses on the advantages of the successful use…
16 Mar 2022 32 min

Ep. 59 The beneficial role of mediation in schools

Sas Otto, accredited mediator and experienced educator, explains how mediation or alternative dispute resolution can be used in schools to resolve conflict creatively and effectively. It can be used in a variety of cases, including disciplinary problems and disputes resulting from peer pressure, bullying or abuse. Sas clarifies the ground…
8 Mar 2022 27 min

Ep. 58 Divorce mediation: how it works and why it’s a good choice

Couples who are getting divorced needn’t go to court. Laurie Greyvenstein, accredited family mediator, clarifies mediation or alternative dispute resolution (ADR). He points out why divorce mediation is much cheaper, faster and more flexible and explains concepts such as maintenance, parenting plans, and the voice of the child.
1 Mar 2022 30 min

Ep. 57 Different types of anxiety: recognising them and finding relief

Experiencing anxiety is not a “choice”. One in four people has genetics for disorders such as generalised anxiety disorder, panic disorder, agoraphobia, social phobia and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Clinical psychologist Dr. Colinda Linde clarifies these conditions, their symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, including medication and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy: a collaborative, research-based intervention.
22 Feb 2022 1 hr 18 min

Ep. 56 Pregnant? The story behind the app that could become your best friend

“My Pregnancy Journey” is a comprehensive educational – and beautiful - mobile app focused on South Africa and the African continent, created by Jacqui Rogers. Aimed at smoothing the ride for moms to be and changing the distressing birth stats prevalent in many developing countries, it has won both local…
15 Feb 2022 34 min

Ep. 55 The decision that helped me find my way out of depression

Some time ago, Clive Vanderwagen felt he didn’t want to live anymore. Three weeks in a psychiatric hospital led to a marked mind-shift, followed by far-reaching career and lifestyle changes. Listen to Clive’s sincere account of re-framing challenges such as his mother’s suicide when he was a young boy; simple…
8 Feb 2022 46 min

Ep. 54 Bullying affects children and adults: how this can be approached

“Behind the smile, a hidden knife”: have you or a loved one ever been targeted? Bullying occurs in families, at school, at work and in cyberspace. Clinical social worker Morag Scordilis discusses the imbalance of power at the heart of bullying, examples of physical, verbal and social bullying, the effect…
1 Feb 2022 1 hr 05 min

Ep. 51 How – and why – to get the life coach you need

What is life coaching and when is it the right choice? What are the benefits and how do you find a suitable coach? Maryke Groenewald talks about the costs, whether it is worth your while, and how the Covid-19 pandemic led to the founding of Coaches Network SA, a platform…
11 Jan 2022 27 min

Ep. 50 How to bring your happy back

Can one learn to be happy? Absolutely, says personal transformation specialist Angela Hardy. The key lies in understanding how our minds create our feelings. Along with clarifying the working of the brain, the importance of being aware of our thoughts and of relaxing the body, Angela offers practical tips to…
4 Jan 2022 49 min

Ep. 49 Raad vir ouers wat hoor hul kind is gay: hoe nou verder?

Pastorale narratiewe terapeut dr. Marietjie van Loggerenberg praat oor die hantering van ‘n kind wat uit die kas kom, skok en skaamte, wanpersepsies rakende gay-wees, en die vrees vir verwerping en seksueel oordraagbare siektes. Sy gee raad - ook vir ouers wat ‘n geloofstryd beleef - en omlyn 7 stappe…
28 Dec 2021 36 min

Ep. 53 How to trust yourself around food

Do you have a complex, guilt-ridden relationship with food? Would you like to get to a place of healing and freedom around eating? Health coach Zena le Roux discusses factors shaping our eating habits and practical ways to tune into our bodies. Restoring our physiological balance, addressing emotional issues, and…
27 Dec 2021 36 min
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