Calm, Clear & Helpful

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

Ep. 52 Excess weight: what your subconscious is trying to tell you

When we want to lose weight, we often overlook the symbolic messages our subconscious sends us via the body. Dr. Hannetjie van Zyl-Edeling explains how excess weight can function as protection, have hidden advantages, and relate to our family context. She discusses ways in which emotional eating can be addressed…

26 Dec 2021 27 min

Ep. 48 Developing a healthy lifestyle: ditching guilt

Does creating a healthy lifestyle seem like a daunting prospect? Getting rid of guilt makes it much easier. Health coach Zena le Roux discusses self-reproach around eating and exercising, explains which “external voices” should be disregarded, and advocates understanding of the gut-brain connection and other aspects of holistic well-being.

21 Dec 2021 29 min

Ep. 47 Ecopsychology: what nature can do for us and we for her

Clinical psychologist Jeffrey Rink’s love of psychotherapy, nature, traditional African culture, symbolism and meditation come together in his intimate wilderness retreats. Don’t miss his stories about the mopani trees, elephant dung and termitaria – they inform and delight! Jeffrey explains what Ecopsychology is, how a sense of humour features on…

14 Dec 2021 1 hr 09 min

Ep. 46 The key to developing self-esteem, self-worth and self-love

Personal transformation specialist Angela Hardy demonstrates that unconditional self-love is, in fact, possible. She explains why striving to be a better person is counter-productive, how knowing the nature of the mind can change one’s approach, and that clearing self-sabotage programs can lead to genuine and lasting acceptance of oneself.

7 Dec 2021 42 min

Ep. 45 Communication between head, heart and gut: listening and understanding

Dr. Helene van Diemen discusses the advantages of effective communication between body, mind and soul, what gets in the way of understanding our inner workings, and how unresolved emotional issues can relate to disease. She offers practical tips on listening to our body and trusting our intuition, and clarifies the…

30 Nov 2021 44 min

Ep. 44 Jawaahier Petersen: Holding my own pen

With heart-wrenching honesty Jawaahier Petersen recalls the murder of her father, the music icon Taliep Petersen. She describes how the trauma started with an earlier attempt on his life, the loss and betrayal she and her siblings experienced, and how she suffered from depression and panic attacks. At the age…

23 Nov 2021 1 hr 11 min

Ep. 43 Reiki: how this energy healing method works and can help

Dr. Carel-Piet van Eeden, integrative practitioner, priest and independent Reiki Master from Johannesburg, explains what Reiki is, where it originated, how it works, what it feels like, and how it relates to the laying on of hands.

16 Nov 2021 33 min

Ep. 42 Women and sexually transmitted infections: dealing with stigma and shame

Being sexually active can lead to contracting an STI. Dr. Jireh Serfontein, medical doctor and sexologist, tells podcast host Mariette Snyman about common sexually transmitted infections, their symptoms, testing, treatment and the effect on one’s health and partner. She discusses the management of shame, stigma and “STI phobia”. Sensitive content:…

9 Nov 2021 30 min

Ep. 41 Teenagers: understanding who they are and what they need

Do you need a manual for your teen? A book written by a psychiatrist for teens and their parents clarifies the changes in teenagers’ brains and bodies; the challenges they face; and the support they require to form a healthy identity. Dr. Terri Henderson explains how knowledge and informed choices…

2 Nov 2021 53 min

Ep. 40 Cancer and other illnesses: 6 ways to optimise your healing journey

Dr. Carel-Piet van Eeden’s experience of cancer inspired him to leave his corporate position and become an integrative practitioner. He supports others on similar journeys, honouring the fact that this process sometimes excludes physical recovery. Carel-Piet explains how nutrition, supplements, exploring emotional links to disease, NLP, Reiki and mindfulness can…

26 Oct 2021 55 min

Ep. 39 My kind is gay: 12 vrae wat ouers vra

Wanneer jy hoor jou dogter is lesbies of jou seun is gay, het jy sinvolle inligting nodig. Dr. Marietjie van Loggerenberg, pastorale narratiewe terapeut, bespreek navorsing oor die oorsake van homoseksualiteit, wanopvattings, die vrees vir verwerping, opbouende kommunikasie, en die geloofstryd wat gelowige ouers (en hul gay kind) kan beleef…

19 Oct 2021 37 min

Ep. 38 The impact of trauma and chronic stress on the body

Clinical psychologist Heleen Loubser explains how trauma and chronic stress affect the body, contributing to emotional problems and physical health conditions. She discusses the fight/flight/freeze response, what happens when a survival response is not completed and which symptoms may follow. Heleen shows how these adverse effects can be addressed through…

12 Oct 2021 51 min

Ep. 37 Balancing family relationships when a parent has a limiting condition

A parent’s loss of capacity can be temporary or long-term and may include physical disability, mental health issues, ageing - even stress. Low vision consultant Jenny Webster describes how changing your thinking around limitation can help you find practical solutions, foster independence, and ease relationships. She talks about the challenges,…

5 Oct 2021 41 min

Ep. 36 What would you like to tell your 16-year-old self?

What happened when you were sixteen? Were you dealing with challenges, triumphs, or a monotonous existence? Counselling psychologist Eleen Polson invites us to reflect on our own, inner 16-year-old self in ways that help us reconnect with our body, creativity, and free-flowing feminine energy, and explains how sisterhood can nourish…

28 Sep 2021 26 min

Ep. 35 Covid grief and grieving: how BWRT can help

Losing a loved one has always been hard, but the pandemic has led to people dying alone in hospital, impacted on funerals, and contributed to a lack of closure in those left behind. Clinical psychologist Rafiq Lockhat describes how bereavement entails shock, functioning on autopilot, grappling with anger, sadness and…

21 Sep 2021 48 min

Ep. 34 Independence in love relationships: the key to intimacy

We all have the need to love and be loved, but sometimes we seem to grow apart instead of closer. Surprisingly, developing our individuality can strengthen intimacy. Sexuality counsellor André Webster explains different aspects of intimacy and offers tools for uncovering our own and our partners’ “back stories”, facilitating our…

14 Sep 2021 38 min

Ep. 33 Premature ejaculation: causes, solutions, and how to talk about it

Premature ejaculation may affect up to one in three men, causing emotional distress and complicating intimate relationships. This is unnecessary since the condition is easy to treat. Dr. Jireh Serfontein - medical doctor, sexologist and clinical head of MySexualHealth Pretoria – responds to podcast host Mariette Snyman’s questions regarding PE,…

7 Sep 2021 19 min

Ep. 32 Brain Harmonics: rebalance your brain for optimal health and performance

Neurofeedback practitioner Lize Maritz explains how EEG biofeedback rewires imbalances in clients’ brain waves for optimal functioning. She describes examples of health issues that can be addressed, how performance can be optimised, why Brain Harmonics is completely safe, and what clients can expect from assessment and brain training.

31 Aug 2021 36 min

Ep. 31: Non-violent communication: this is how it works

Non-violent communication, pioneered by Marshall Rosenberg, involves a paradigm shift that makes us more aware of our feelings, fosters respect for ourselves and others, and deepens connection. Counselling psychologist Eleen Polson tells podcast host Mariette Snyman how we can get our needs met by moving away from judgement, blame, expectations…

24 Aug 2021 41 min