Key Timestamps:
00:43 – Welcome, and let's take a deep dive into our guest’s world, Zandi Ndhlovu aka The Black Mermaid
03:21 – A lesson from the water: learning to be present
04:43 – The dangers of looking back and how it impacts your life
06:35 – Let’s take it back to the beach: The significance of being exposed to the ocean at the age of 12
09:05 – Zandi’s upbringing and career path before discovering her passion for freediving
10:20 – The fears and oppositions you deal with as the first Black female diving instructor
14:20 – What sparked the mission to have inclusion in the ocean
16:10 – How to cultivate mindfulness and discipline daily
17:52 – Why is the Woolworths Farming for the Future Initiative significant for Zandi and the future of South Africa
20:38 – How does the Farming for the Future initiative impact us on a daily basis?
26:14 – How does holistic practice play a role in the commitment to sustainable farming and how other industries can adopt this sustainable practice?
29:10 – How conservation can look in daily life
33:28 – The meaning of regenerated farming in simple terms
36:00 – The bigger picture of ocean preservation and how it ties with Farming For The Future
37:19 – The ripple effect of eating well
41:06 – The message echoed through Zandi’s song
42:58 – How to overcome fear and how overcoming it can change you
45:00 – The hope that comes with the Woolworths Farming For The Future initiative

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• 01:30 – Welcome, Temba Bavuma
• 02:47 – A deep dive into life beyond his career
• 06:25 – Career path pressures from parents
• 08:13 – How parenting styles shape us
• 09:40 – Leadership and discipline as life patterns
• 10:55 – Talent vs. the work required to succeed
• 13:48 – Bridging privilege gaps in sports
• 16:53 – The highs of success and a day in the life of a cricket captain
• 19:31 – Being present in the moment
• 21:02 – Handling public criticism
• 23:19 – Overcoming injury and negative thoughts
• 26:34 – Identity beyond one’s craft
• 31:32 – Discipline vs. motivation: What matters more?
• 34:00 – Temba’s three daily non-negotiables
• 34:53 – The discipline needed for success
• 36:25 – A costly moment of lost discipline
• 38:07 – Fatherhood and mental health
• 44:10 – The pressure on men to "have it together"
• 49:46 – Leading with vulnerability
• 51:09 – Core values of the Proteas
• 53:13 – Staying grounded as a national captain
• 53:30 – Wall of Wisdom

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Key Timestamps

00:40 – Welcome to the month of love! Say it with Cadbury P.S. by shooting your shot!
02:15 – Mpoomy and Brenden’s relationship backstory with Cadbury P.S. messages.
02:50 – Great news! Our Love Journey, the docuseries, is coming back!
04:25 – Should women take the initiative and shoot their shot in relationships?
07:10 – Navigating different transitional phases in a relationship.
12:00 – The real reason why many people struggle with toxic relationships with their in-laws.
17:51 – Is dating someone unemployed a waste of time?
19:53 – How to put yourself out there when looking for a relationship.
22:42 – Navigating dating as a Christian couple before marriage.
27:16 – Keeping the spark alive despite busy schedules.
29:00 – The effects of aging and personal growth on relationships.
31:33 – A fun and insightful exercise for couples.
33:14 – How soon can a couple be intimate after pregnancy?

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Key Timestamps:

• 02:00 – Welcome to Wisdom & Wellness Season 7, Episode 2, featuring Pastor Koketso.
• 05:02 – The significance of Pastor K’s favorite phrase: “A kid from Kuruman helped by God.”
• 06:26 – A look into Pastor K’s childhood and upbringing.
• 08:15 – What Pastor K’s dream was before realizing there was more to dream about.
• 09:34 – Beginning his ministry as a youth pastor—choosing R8,000 over R21,000.
• 18:38 – The early days of Mmuso Church.
• 22:43 – Losing money, setting aside ego, and moving in with in-laws while starting Mmuso Church.
• 27:55 – Facing the scars of financial loss and finding meaning in the struggle.
• 31:12 – Biblical order: The importance of discipline and following the right path.
• 36:29 – A deep dive into self-control and its role in our lives.
• 41:15 – The level of discipline and self-control needed to lead 2,000 people weekly.
• 44:42 – The realization that early mentors seemed "above human level" and how this shaped his approach to fitness and leadership.
• 46:44 – A moment where a lack of self-control led to anger.
• 52:33 – The necessity of personal devotion in spiritual growth.
• 56:40 – Gaining perspective from growing up without parents.
• 59:57 – The process of grieving well and finding healing.
• 01:03:46 – A life-changing lesson.
• 01:04:41 – Wall of Wisdom – final reflections.

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Welcome to Season 7 of the Wisdom & Wellness Podcast!

In this episode, Mpoomy shares the vision for 2025 which is a year dedicated to

flourishing and dives into what it truly means to flourish.

We also tap into the exciting launch of our private membership community and the

role it will play in helping you thrive this year.

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00:16 – Hello and welcome to Season 7 of the Wisdom & Wellness podcast.

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01:57 – Introducing our private membership: Here’s what you need to know.

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02:30 – Our word for the year: Flourish.

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07:32 – What does God mean when He says we must flourish? The process

of flourishing—Stage 1: The seed.

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11:15 – Understanding the growth phase: What it can look and feel like.

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14:02 – The maturation phase: Staying connected to Christ.

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21:40 – The final phase: Flourishing and fruiting.

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26:42 – Five essentials for flourishing.

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35:40 – What flourishing means for the Wisdom & Wellness community.

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43:32 – An invitation to join our private membership—everyone is welcome!

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Genesis 1:28

James 1:2-4

John 15:1

Ephesians 6:14

Psalm 84:11

Proverbs 3:11