In these times, as we are looking for more ways to stay healthy or to recuperate, strengthening our connection with our bodies is crucial. Educational psychologist Dr. Elsi Meyer tells podcast host Mariette Snyman how the various layers of the mind can be used to awaken the “felt sense” of the body, about the tools at our disposal, and the advantages involved. She outlines the four phases of awakening and explains how to balance rational thought and the creative mind for optimal well-being. www.mariettesnyman.co.za · elsimeyer.co.za · www.facebook.com · www.instagram.com · www.linkedin.com

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is a stressful condition that can become chronic if left untreated. Prof. Christine Lochner talks about the symptoms and causes of OCD, and how it is diagnosed and treated. She invites South Africans to participate in a voluntary, cost-free international study conducted in Cape Town and explains who may be included.

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Educational psychologist Hannelie Spies explains how she supports teenagers and university students with ADHD by helping them improve their Executive Functioning, and by using BWRT® to address the emotional challenges caused by living with ADHD. These traumas include being misunderstood, bullying, low self-worth, depression, and general, social or exam anxiety. Case studies illustrate the efficacy of this parallel approach, coupled with medication.

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Het jy of iemand ná aan jou ‘n psigiese siekte? Joernalis Pieter van Zyl praat oor sy boek, “Verhale van hoop: só help jy jou geliefde en jouself”, geskryf vir mense wat met ‘n uitdaging soos depressie, angsversteuring, opgaarsindroom of obsessief-kompulsiewe versteuring saamleef. Hy vertel waar die aangrypende verhale in sy boek vandaan kom, van sy eie pad met angsversteuring, major depressie en ‘n lewensmaat met bipolariteit, en hoe die navorsing en praktiese raad in sy boek uit sy eie dringende behoefte aan hulp gebore is. www.mariettesnyman.co.za · www.facebook.com · www.instagram.com · www.linkedin.com

Reading with comprehension is the foundation of academic achievement, yet many children have reading difficulties. For South Africans, the PIRLS study was an unsettling wake-up call. Developmental specialist Dr. Melodie de Jager explains why the brain and the body must be ready to learn to read, and how the force of gravity is involved. She introduces a ground-breaking reading readiness programme based on neuroscience, ticking all the boxes to prepare children for learning to read – and, in time, become fully literate. Sponsored content. www.mariettesnyman.co.za · elearning.mindmoves.co.za · · · www.facebook.com · www.instagram.com · www.linkedin.com

Does ageing inevitably lead to physical and mental decline, loneliness, and becoming “useless”? It needn’t. Dr. Hannetjie van Zyl-Edeling discusses scientific studies proving that we have control over several ageing processes – provided we know what to do and make the effort. Learn how to examine and edit your beliefs, develop your social portfolio, reduce stress and use exercise to help remodel your brain. www.mariettesnyman.co.za · www.drhannetjie.co.za · This episode's podcast notes and photograph · www.facebook.com · www.instagram.com · www.linkedin.com

Social worker Annette de la Porte shares the heart-rending story of her husband’s chronic depression, lasting for 35 years and ending in self-death. She freely speaks about living with André’s depression and the possibility of self-death, finally losing him in May 2020. Annette shares the depth of her grief and explains how faith and Emotional Logic, a tool for befriending our emotions, have helped her cope and grow. www.mariettesnyman.co.za · growwithannette.co.za · www.facebook.com · www.instagram.com · www.linkedin.com

Die binnewonde wat mense opdoen kan nie met die blote oog gesien word nie; tog ly minstens 10% van die bevolking aan posttraumatiese stressindroom. Voorligtingsielkundige Heinrich Benjamin verduidelik wat PTSD is, wat dit kan veroorsaak, hoe ons dit herken en hoe dit gediagnoseer word. Hy belig die sukses en voordele van BrainWorking Recursive Therapy in die behandeling van akute en posttraumatiese stressindroom en bespreek twee gevallestudies.

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Many couples struggle to fall pregnant. Counselling psychologist and hypnotherapist Karin Steyn clarifies the Fertile Body Method, a holistic approach to external and internal aspects of male and female infertility, including psycho-education, lifestyle considerations, hypnosis, visualisation and other forms of support. A couple’s relationship is strengthened and their fertility goals and expectations of parenthood are explored in a safe environment. www.mariettesnyman.co.za · www.freechildcompany.co.za · www.facebook.com · www.instagram.com · www.linkedin.com

Daryl Brown survived a suicide attempt but lost his legs. In spite of this, he now has a fulfilled life. Daryl shares his struggle with depression, the conflict between his spirituality and sexuality, bullying, and isolation with podcast host Mariette Snyman. Although he knows what it’s like to have no hope left, he has found ways to overcome physical and mental health challenges. This is a story of the power of the human spirit.