Real Life Mum - The Podcast

Real Life Mum - The Podcast

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Real Life Mum - The Podcast episodes

  • A Cup of Courage: How Rooibos is Stirring Hope in Breast Cancer Research

    In this Real Life Mum The Podcast episode, Mira Naidu sits down with Dr Nicky Verhoog, Senior Lecturer in Biochemistry at Stellenbosch University, to explore groundbreaking research into Rooibos and breast cancer.

    October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and while science is still uncovering the full story, Dr Verhoog’s early findings suggest that Rooibos extracts may help counteract estrogen activity in certain breast cancer cells — an exciting first step for women’s health research right here in South Africa.

    They chat about:
    💬 How Rooibos interacts with breast cancer cells
    💬 Why estrogen plays such a powerful role
    💬 What pre-clinical trials in 2026 could reveal
    💬 The everyday health benefits of Rooibos beyond cancer
    💬 And the importance of awareness, early detection and hope

    21 min
  • Stop, learn and listen -Mindfulness series with Preya Gopie
    Welcome to Real Life Mum – The Podcast with Mira Naidu Mental health Part 3– . STOP, LEARN AND LISTEN. This week I chatted to Preya Gopie, the Director of PG Leadership Consulting Ltd, based in London on the Real Life Mum Podcast and YouTube channel. If you have not listened to it please treat yourself to some ‘me’ time whilst relaxing and have a listen, you don’t want to miss this. Today Mira Naidu and Preya Gopie chat about Stop cards, which are a great reminder to pause and be comcious of our thoughts and actions. We also chat about the 6 negative listening habits as well as learning styles. My social media links: Facebook: www.facebook.com/reallifemumsite Twitter:www.twitter.com/miramothilal Instagram:  www.instagram.com/miramothilal  www.instagram.com/miraskitchencreations My blog: www.reallifemumsite.wordpress.com Real Life Mum The Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5obcFBAajTn59EAYBmpttR Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-life-mum-the-podcast/id1529256794?uo=4 If you found this informative, then kindly like and subscribe to Real Life Mum- The Podcast. Also available on vlog and blog.   For any questions/comments or if you would like to be on the show then pop me a message on: [email protected] https://blog.feedspot.com/parenting_podcasts/ #Reallifemumsite #Collab #southafricanpodcast #Improveyourhealth #ConversationswithPreyaGopie #reallifemumthepodcast #Podcaster #femalepodcast
    27 min
  • Thinking Habits and the Power of breathe - In conversation with Preya Gopie
    Mental health Part 2 – Thinking habits and the power of the breath Managing your stress levels has become increasingly important to do. This week I chatted to Preya Gopie, the Director of PG Leadership Consulting Ltd, based in London on the Real Life Mum Podcast and YouTube channel. If you have not listened to it please treat yourself to some ‘me’ time whilst relaxing and have a listen, you don’t want to miss this. Today Mira Naidu and Preya Gopie chat about types of breathing. Preya teaches us box breathing, a simple breathing technique that can assist you destressing and calming yourself. We also chat about the 8 thinking types that exist. By being conscious of the various thinking habits we can recognize it and then change our perspectives. 
    My social media links: Facebook: www.facebook.com/reallifemumsite Twitter:www.twitter.com/miramothilal Instagram:  www.instagram.com/miramothilal  www.instagram.com/miraskitchencreations My blog: www.reallifemumsite.wordpress.com Real Life Mum The Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5obcFBAajTn59EAYBmpttR Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-life-mum-the-podcast/id1529256794?uo=4 If you found this informative, then kindly like and subscribe to Real Life Mum- The Podcast. Also available on vlog and blog. 
    For any questions/comments or if you would like to be on the show then pop me a message on: [email protected] . . . . 
    https://blog.feedspot.com/parenting_podcasts/
    #Reallifemumsite #Collab #southafricanpodcast #Improveyourhealth #ConversationswithPreyaGopie #reallifemumthepodcast #Podcaster #femalepodcast
    27 min
  • Tips to Tackle mental stress - In conversation with Preya Gopie

    Real Life Mum, Mira Naidu  chats to international guest Preya Gopie on Mental Health and Wellbeing – part 1 of 3  Part 1 – 

    Tips to tackle Mental Stress?

    Stress, anxiety and mental illness has significantly increased in South Africa and around the world. Long term or chronic stress can lead to  major health risks such as heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure.  Managing your stress levels has become increasingly important to do. This week I chatted to Preya Gopie, the Director of PG Leadership Consulting Ltd, based in London on the Real Life Mum Podcast and YouTube channel. If you have not listened to it please treat yourself to some ‘me’ time whilst relaxing and have a listen, you don’t want to miss this.

    Real Life Mum Email me: [email protected] 

    My social media links:

    Facebook: www.facebook.com/reallifemumsite 

    Twitter:www.twitter.com/miramothilal

    Instagram:  www.instagram.com/miramothilal www.instagram.com/miraskitchencreations

     My blog: www.reallifemumsite.wordpress.com 

    Real Life Mum The Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5obcFBAajTn59EAYBmpttR


     #Reallifemumsite #Collab #southafricanpodcast #Improveyourhealth #ConversationswithPreyaGopie

    30 min
  • How Movement and Nutrition impacts your health: Special focus episode with Preya Gopie #Reallifemumthepodcast
    Season 2 Episode 1: How Movement and Nutrition impact health with Preya Gopie.
    Preya Gopie background: She was a Senior Human Resources professional with over 15 years of corporate banking experience. In addition to that, she is the Director of her own business which is PG Leadership Consulting Limited which was created in London back in 2015. In terms of education she has two qualifications – the more recent one being a Masters in Human resources from London South Bank university and she received that whilst working at Barclays head office in Canary Wharf full time while studying part time for two long years and qualified in 2009. 
    Prior to that she got her first diploma in Biotechnology with Technikon Natal as she was fortunate that her parents could put her through tertiary education straight after high school. Her current passion is women’s health – physically & mentally and find our roles in society fascinating and complex from puberty to pregnancy to menopause. Over the past year she have been counselling women with mental health conditions which is on the rise for her local charity. And she have been doing this thanks to technology - via zoom during the pandemic. She is currently based in North West London, working from home pretty much like everyone else and has lived and worked in London since 2004.
    Simple techniques to evaluate your current health status and then quick changes to implement into your life to improve your health. 
    Real Life Mum
    My social media links:
    www.facebook.com/reallifemumsite
    www.twitter.com/miramothilal
    www.instagram.com/miramothilal
    www.instagram.com/miraskitchencreations
    My blog: www.reallifemumsite.wordpress.com
    Real Life Mum The Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5obcFBAajTn59EAYBmpttR
    #Reallifemumsite #Collab #southafricanpodcast #Improveyourhealth #ConversationswithPreyaGopie
    30 min
  • Mindfulness with Noeline Rajabally from the Mindfulness Academy
    Today I chat to Noeline Rajbally from the Mindfulness Academy about Mindfulness, how to practice it, how to teach it to your children mindfulness.
    Find The Mindfulness Academy on Facebook: (4) The Mindfulness Academy | Facebook
    On Instagram: The Mindfulness Academy (@the_mindfulness_academy) • Instagram photos and videos
    37 min
  • Nicole Jennings of Pharma Dynamics on Pandemic Burnout coping techniques
    Are you feeling exhausted and run down even though the year has only  just begun? These could be symptoms of “pandemic fatigue”.
    On this episode of Real Life Mum- The Podcast, Mira speaks to Nicole Jennings from Pharma Dynamics. 
    Nicole Jennings is the spokesperson for Pharma Dynamics and someone who is well-versed on the topic of mental health and the impact that Covid-19 has had. Nicole is also a mom to a busy 16 month old child.
    It is important to watch for early warning signs of burnout, such as feeling withdrawn, difficulty sleeping, loss of appetite, low mood and feelings of helplessness during the pandemic and to put strategies in place to work towards a healthier and balanced lifestyle.
    If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms and don’t know who to turn to, contact Pharma Dynamics’ toll-free helpline on 0800 205 026, which is manned by trained counsellors who are on call from 8am to 8pm, seven days a week. For additional support, visit www.letstalkmh.co.za
    23 min
  • Real Life Mum interviews the author of The Jellyfish Jiggle, Kayla Diamond
    We read The Jellyfish Jiggle and fell in love with this book. Its an under-the-sea picture story book that has lessons of self-acceptance and courage to be who you are no matter what.
    The story follows Jules, a young jellyfish who doesn’t quite move the same as all the other jellyfish she knows. She gets discouraged by her differences, loses her lack of self-esteem and finds herself in a sad self-critical bubble. This is, until she meets a very funky and confident Octopus named OctoRockto who teaches her the most important life-lesson she could receive – the ways of self-love and acceptance. Jules and OctoRockto make a great team and share some pretty awesome tips for being proud of exactly who you are, not changing for any one and making all of your quirkiness and differences totally normal.
    The Jellyfish Jiggle was written by South African local, Kayla Diamond – author, teacher, kids supporter and mentor, has dedicated her professional career and life to helping future generations of children through inspiring stories that kids (and adults) can relate to. The pictures in this book has been done by Rachel Batislaong and is truly captivating.
    Follow Books by Kayla Diamond on social platforms to stay up to date with all things The Jellyfish Jiggle. We’re talking upcoming songs, dance routines, competitions and more!
    https://www.booksbykayladiamond.com/pre-order
    20 min
  • Chatting to a Kogi who is a Mummy and yoga teacher.

    In this episode we chat about yoga & meditation benefits with Kogi and share some simple techniques on how to practice this easily in your home with your kids.


    Find Kogi on Facebook:   Youryogaplayground | Facebook

    Instagram: Kogi Naicker (@your_yoga_playground) • 

    37 min
  • My Numero Uno and I
    In this the first episode of the Real Life Mum The Podcast I chat to my Numero Uno around who is Real Life Mum and reasons why I choose to share my journey with you.
    11 min

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Get comfortable I'm chatting about parenting life, my experiences and learnings. The highs and lows of parenting and everything in between. I'm Mira Naidu and I blog over at Real Life Mum.