Een ding wat vasstaan, is dat niks bly soos dit is nie – veral wanneer ‘n pandemie die wêreld tref. Die meeste van ons moes emosionele, finansiële, gesondheidsverwante of ander krisisse die hoof bied. Baie van ons probeer steeds die mas opkom. Wat bepaal of ons onder die omstandighede opstaan of bly lê? Ilse Salzwedel gesels met Mariette Snyman oor haar selfhelpboek, "Floreer", met sy aangrypende verhale en duidelike riglyne oor hoe om ‘n betroubare hulpbron te ontwikkel: veerkragtigheid.

We are all affected by the death of a loved one, but children can be particularly vulnerable. Clinical psychologist Shelley Hall explains how to support a grieving child and which signs could indicate that professional help is required. Recounting the case of an 8-year-old who witnessed her father shoot her mother and grandparents, Shelley illustrates the efficacy of BrainWorking® Recursive Therapy. Sponsored content.

Studies show up to 80% of all cases of erectile dysfunction are caused by an underlying medical problem. This means that getting help for erectile dysfunction - sooner rather than later - can save a man’s life. Dr. Jireh Serfontein tells podcast host Mariette Snyman about the causes, treatment, and how a concerned partner can start the conversation on this delicate matter. Above all, she says, there is hope.

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The unprecedented challenges of the past year have forced many of us to take on new roles and develop new behaviours, in our work as well as our personal lives. Brand-building coach Dawn Klatzko gives sound advice on noting our talents, skills, and even our failures in order to reinvent ourselves. She introduces concepts like "the six pack for the brain” and an unconventional look at IQ and EQ.

Developmental specialist dr. Melodie de Jager introduces a free, weekly blog for the woman who wants to be a mother but doesn’t know where to start. “The Art of Co-creating” will also interest dads, grandparents, and anyone fascinated by the science behind the shaping of a baby. Melodie tells Mariette about fictional characters Zani and Jake’s compelling journey - navigating their emotions, seeking clarity, and making choices informed by scientific research on preconceptual care, prenatal development, birth, and other key subjects.

Meer as 60% van die kinders in Suid-Afrika word sonder ‘n pa groot. Dan is daar seuns met pa’s wat fisiek teenwoordig is, maar op ander vlakke afwesig. In sy boek "Seuns sonder pa’s" ondersoek joernalis Julian Jansen die oorsake en gevolge van hierdie diep verwonding en vertel hy die verhaal van sy eie pa: die held, maar ook die skurk van hulle gesin. Julian gesels met Mariette Snyman oor sy boek, nuwe navorsing oor vaderloosheid, en praktiese en geestelike oplossings.

The Corona pandemic has increased the incidence of anxiety, whether generalised or more specific - such as performance anxiety. Clinical social worker Morag Scordilis tells podcast host Mariette Snyman how children, teenagers and adults can benefit from BWRT® and why it is fast-working and cost-effective. Sponsored content.

Even before the worldwide pandemic, burnout took on epidemic proportions. Now – on top of that – we are experiencing Covid fatigue. Master coach Judy Klipin tells podcast host Mariette Snyman how to identify Covid fatigue. She offers everyday tools and self-care strategies to help our bodies and minds rest and recharge, benefit our relationships and optimise our performance at work.

Face profiling is a startlingly accurate assessment tool that tells us a lot about our true self. Now add brain profiling which sheds light on our brain preferences, and the road to goals such as working more efficiently or attaining a healthy weight suddenly opens up. Face profiler and personal development coach Marthie Maré tells podcast host Mariette Snyman how this works.

Can face profiling reveal your talents, challenges - and who you really are? Absolutely, says face profiler and personal development coach Marthie Maré. Marthie tells podcast host Mariette Snyman what physiognomy is, how it works, and how the self-knowledge you gain can benefit you and your relationships, at home and at work.