The Podcast for Courageous Young Professionals

The Podcast for Courageous Young Professionals is your personal window into one-on-one therapy sessions between young working professionals and The Space Between Us clinical psychologists. Because none of us are alone in our mental health experiences, these sessions become a powerful way to glean some tools from the vulnerability of real-life situations that could help us in our own lives. Topics we deal with in these therapy sessions include dealing with burnout, dispelling the ‘imposter voice’, building resilience and self-esteem, and a whole load of mental health issues that we face as young professionals. You can also find a range of other wellness tools (from Mindspace Masterclasses to articles and more podcasts) on thespacebetweenus.africa.

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6 Episodes

Women’s Month – Renegotiating our Relationship for Success

Two remarkable young professionals join TSBU clinical psychologist Linda Mthenjane and counselling psychologist Ivy Mugambi as we celebrate Women’s Month in South Africa. Together, they reflect on the past and the unshakable women who changed South African history. But is it time to lean into redefining our relationships, balancing strength…

17 Aug 2023 53 min

Burnout: what our leaders can do. What we can do.

Burnout is very real, and it’s on the rise. Many young professionals are facing excessive workloads, a conflict in values, and a perceived lack of control. According to a Deloitte study, as many as 40% of South African women feel burnt out. Today you’ll be listening to TSBU Counselling Psychologist…

22 May 2023 56 min

The wisdom of communication: what we can all learn from people with autism

As young professionals, how often do we really stop and think how we’re communicating and interacting with others? And is there something we can learn from people on the spectrum? This is the inspiring story of a young autistic man who went from speaking non-words as a child, to a…

26 Apr 2023 42 min

Racial Identity, Diversity and Inclusion in corporate South Africa

Diversity and inclusion have become buzzwords globally over the past few years. Added to that, South Africa's constitution protects everyone's right to dignity and equality. But for many young professionals, the experience within corporate culture is often at odds with what is prescribed by the law. In this episode, Clinical…

14 Apr 2023 39 min

Imposter Syndrome

Many young professionals are haunted by the feeling of being a fraud, or an ‘imposter’. In this episode, clinical psychologist Linda Mthenjane is in conversation with TSBU co-founder Andrew Le Roux, who opens up about his experience and how he got through it. In the discussion, Linda and Andrew share…

2 Mar 2023 35 min

Burnout and Boundaries

In this episode we learn how to establish boundaries in the workplace, protect our own space, and finally feel like we are ‘enough’.

18 Jan 2022 41 min