The Elevate Podcast

Ramita is joined by the truly inspirational Candice Mama. Sharing her incredible story of forgiveness, around discovering how her dad was brutally murdered during apartheid, she and Ramita also discuss resilience, and ways to find your identity in times of unprecedented difficulty. Candice is a multi-international award winner on her methods of growth and forgiveness, as well as a TEDx speaker and author.

You can learn more about the content mentioned in this episode by visiting the links below:

• Forgiveness Redefined by Candice Mama

If you're a parent or a carer of a young adolescent who is embarking on their online journey and you feel even slightly anxious about it, do tune into this week's Bonus Episode of the Elevate Podcast. Ramita has shared her much appreciated webinar on helping young tweens thrive online in an audio recording for the podcast. 

This episode looks at ways parents and tweens can work together to map out and plan steps to ensure their kids are safe, responsible and taking advantage of all the best parts of social media.

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This week Karishma Tulsidas, Editor-in-Chief of Tatler Singapore, joins the Elevate Podcast as she and Ramita discuss the challenges of traditional print media, and how the ancient media is shaping perspectives in the modern age, especially for young women.

You can learn more about the content mentioned in this episode by visiting the links below:

• Karishma at Tatler Singapore

In today's episode, Ramita is joined by the wonderful film writer, producer, and author Natasha Sattler. Together they discuss the things that adults never taught us, where we can learn such valuable life skills, and how to navigate the complexities of teenage growth in modern times.

You can learn more about the content mentioned in this episode by visiting the links below:

• Shit Adults Never Taught Us

Ramita is joined by Steve Sallis in this week's episode where the pair discuss areas that need desperate improvement in the education sector and share insights on how to help kids develop independent mindsets.

Steve Sallis is a former academy footballer, vice-principal teacher and author of the successful book ‘Educating Football’, a book that challenges thinking on teaching, learning, leadership and elite sport.

Steve is currently working with the England Under 15 National Squad and also supports Premier League and Football League Players with mental conditioning support.

You can learn more about the content mentioned in this episode by visiting the links below:

• Steve Sallis' website - Solutions Mindset

On this episode Ramita and pediatrician Dr Lisa Klein discuss the infamously squirmish topic of teaching our children about puberty and sex. Dr Klein shares her insights on why the topics are so difficult to address, as well as how we can use these conversations to create better bonds with our growing tweens.

You can learn more about the content mentioned in this episode by visiting the links below:

• Dr Klein's website Turning Teen

Remember to use code ELEVATE to receive a discount at TurningTeen.com!

A very special episode this week as we have the honour of sitting down with Professor Damian Hughes. Damian is an international speaker and best-selling author who combines his practical and academic background within sport, organisational development and change psychology, to help organisations and teams to create a high performing culture.

Ramita and Damian discuss how change and motivation influence our young children's thinking, as well as taking an introspective look at the ways in which we motivate ourselves.

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• Damian Hughes' website

We are joined this week by psychologist Dr. Jay-Lee Nair. Her focus is to provide psychological support to youth and adult individuals looking to raise their standard of performance and thrive under pressure with less stress and anxiety.

She is also skilled in the design and delivery of sport psychology support services in the form of team mental skills training and individual consultations for athletes and parents in all sports, primarily in swimming, gymnastics, fencing, and golf.

You can learn more about the content mentioned in this episode by visiting the links below:

• Dr. Nair's website

This week confidence coach Heather Monahan joins the podcast and shares her journey of overcoming both financial and physical rock-bottom, and how she grew from the experiences to become a leader is developing confidence, outlining a step-by-step method that anyone of any age can follow to build confidence and focus on their ambitions.

You can learn more about the content mentioned in this episode by visiting the links below:

• Heather's Ted Talk

Ramita sits down in this episode of Elevate with grief recovery specialist Kristi Hugstad.

"In the wake of epic grief, Kristi's life has found a new trajectory. She discovered a deep desire to inspire and help those in need, not just physically but emotionally, psychologically, and even spiritually. Her mission now is to reach out to those wrestling with grief and offer the opportunity to find a safe place to confront their pain and fears, to address them, change them, and ultimately move through them to a new perspective and new life."

Kristi shares her knowledge around how to identify depression-related behavior, and how to get out of the deep rut it can cause.

You can learn more about the content mentioned in this episode by visiting the links below:

• Kristi Hugstad's website