In our personal lives, we tell stories all the time. In the world of work, your story is your superpower: an effective marketing tool. PR, media & branding coach Magriet Potgieter explains how to present your story to create connection and trust. She discusses the relationship between play and creativity, how trauma can stifle the imagination and how this can be addressed. www.mariettesnyman.co.za · www.writeandshine.co.za · www.facebook.com · www.instagram.com · www.linkedin.com

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 te interpreteer. Carina deel haar insigte én vertel van ’n tweede liefde, tuine, blomsimboliek, en die betekenis van kruie en vrugte wat in ’n bak op ’n kombuistafel verdroog. (Inhoud geborg) www.mariettesnyman.co.za · www.carinavanderwalt.com · www.facebook.com · www.instagram.com · www.linkedin.com

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 model, and the 4 elements of a quest. From his own experience as the initiator of 7 businesses, Di-Di suggests how to build one’s confidence. www.mariettesnyman.co.za · www.writeandshine.co.za · badasspreneurs.com · www.facebook.com · www.instagram.com · www.linkedin.com

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 fears connected to death, offers helpful perspectives on dying, and shares stories from her own life and those of others. www.mariettesnyman.co.za · www.belindabrasnel.co.za · Belinda on living authentically · Belinda on spiritual abundance · www.facebook.com · www.instagram.com · www.linkedin.com

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 of BrainWorking® Recursive Therapy in the treatment of PTSD and offers practical examples of life-changing results. www.mariettesnyman.co.za · www.heinrichbenjamintherapy.co.za · www.bwrt.org · bwrtsa.co.za · www.facebook.com · www.instagram.com · www.linkedin.com

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 of BrainWorking Recursive Therapy in the treatment of PTSD and offers practical examples of life-changing results. CORRECTION: Heinrich wishes to correct a mistake in this episode - Terence Watts is the creator of BrainWorking® Recursive Therapy and the founder of The Terence Watts BWRT® Institute. Rafiq Lockhat, BWRT® Master Trainer and the director of BWRT® SA, was one of Terence’s first students.

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 rules, principles, advantages, duration and cost of mediation and shows how mediation can take hands with restorative justice, which relies on reconciliation rather than punishment. www.mariettesnyman.co.za · sasotto.co.za · www.socialjustice.co.za · socialjustice.org.za · www.facebook.com · www.instagram.com · www.linkedin.com

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. www.mariettesnyman.co.za · www.socialjustice.co.za · socialjustice.org.za · www.facebook.com · www.instagram.com · www.linkedin.com

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. www.mariettesnyman.co.za · colindalinde.com · thoughtsfirst.com · www.sadag.org · This episode's podcast notes and photograph · www.facebook.com · www.instagram.com · www.linkedin.com

“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 and international awards. Jacqui talks about developing the app, its features, its affordability, the scope for expansion - and how it has changed her life. www.mariettesnyman.co.za · www.mypregnancyjourney.co.za · www.facebook.com · www.instagram.com · www.linkedin.com