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Former Miss SA: Anxiety once 'paralyzed' me

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Did you know that former Miss South Africa Shudufhadzo ‘Shudu’ Musida only entered the competition to fulfill a promise to a friend? For our season two finale, host Nozibele Qamngana-Mayaba talks to Shudu about how getting a grip on her mental health literally helped her achieve her potential. We also find out how experiences in Shudu's upbringing convinced her that raising awareness for mental health in South Africa has been life-changing - not just for her, but also for her peers.

00:00 Introduction and Highlights
01:02 Welcome to the Podcast
01:30 Special Guest: Shudufhadzo ‘Shudu’ Musida
02:56 Mental Health Advocacy
04:57 Personal Journey with Anxiety
09:42 Challenges in Black Communities
15:13 Practical Mental Health Tips
23:48 Fun and Games
27:48 Transition to Miss South Africa
31:32 The Importance of Boundaries
39:06 Closing Remarks and Gratitude

#dontholdback #mentalhealth #MissSouthAfrica #ShudufhadzoMusida
9 Jul 2024 English South Africa Society & Culture · Personal Journals

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