It's Going to be OK

Producer Ryan asks Dr Hanan how to cope with one of his biggest life changes, moving abroad. And Gareth questions people who medicate when one does not need to, regardless of the your poison of choice.

Dr Hanan joins Gareth, Producer Ryan and Sunil Osman to discuss socialisation and gender roles, and how everyone’s path is unique.

After dealing with a tragic loss at CliffCentral last week, Dr Hanan has some advice for fellow colleagues when dealing with loss in the workplace.

Dr Hanan helps a son who is struggling to cope with his mother's death, as he lives overseas and was unable to say goodbye or attend the funeral in person.

Dr Hanan delves into the concept of schadenfreude... why do people tend so naturally towards it? He also gets into societal values, how people base their self-worth on the societal hierarchy, and about not comparing yourself to someone else - but rather to compare yourself to the better version of you.

Why do so many young people just want to sit around and get social grants instead of trying to get a job? Dr Hanan explains how people tend to stick with what they know, regardless of what they want or know is good for them.

Is there a right time to have kids? There are many aspects to consider, such as emotional and financial stability, practical work-life balance, and the state of your relationship.

Dr Hanan delves into how how hard it is for humans to avoid temptation, and why it’s important to know what your weaknesses are, in order to avoid them.

Dr Hanan received an email from Sasha, asking for advice on how best to deal with a difficult situation, without causing a rift between her partner and his parents.

Dr Hanan joins the show to discuss confirmation bias, that nifty little brain glitch where we cherry-pick info that backs up our beliefs. It’s like getting stuck in a ‘yes-man’ echo chamber. Gareth, Leigh-Ann and Bakh’abantu try unravel the complexities behind the lens.