Mariette Snyman Calm, Clear & Helpful

Calm, Clear & Helpful

If anxiety, heartache, chronic pain or other issues are keeping you awake, listening to "Calm, Clear & Helpful" can bring you comfort and clarity. Ever-curious journalist Mariette Snyman interviews a range of experts on holistic health, love relationships, parenting, and life's phases and challenges. Join us each Tuesday for fresh insights, practical know-how, and for conversations from the heart.
Weekly English South Africa Self-Improvement · Relationships
236 Episodes
160 – 180

Ep. 75 Growing from shame and guilt to self-love

Drawing on her own experience, empowerment coach Diana Kearns encourages women to identify limiting beliefs which fuel negative behaviours, to grow healthy habits and recognise their own “perfect imperfection.” She explains how finding the necessary support and healing the wounded inner child can lead to freedom and transformation.
28 Jun 2022 42 min

Ep. 74 How is teacher burnout influencing my child?

We entrust our children to their teachers, but teachers are suffering, says developmental specialist Dr. Melodie de Jager. She discusses the current reality, roles and contribution of especially foundation phase teachers; how teachers have been affected by the pandemic, secondary trauma, compassion fatigue, bullying behaviour, a lack of recognition and…
21 Jun 2022 55 min

Ep. 73 How to use sexual energy transmutation for achievement and growth

In his 1937 self-help classic "Think and Grow Rich", Napoleon Hill said every genius that ever lived knew the art of sex transmutation. Sacred sexuality, mentality and spirituality educator and former Recce Ian J. van Rensburg explains how sexual energy can be transformed to attain goals, bring about healing, and…
14 Jun 2022 43 min

Ep. 72 Caregivers: prioritising yourself while caring for others

Individuals caring for a loved one or someone with a challenging condition often neglect their own well-being. This can result in exhaustion on top of experiencing fear, anxiety and even guilt. Caregiver advocate Meriam Boldewijn explains how a simple self-care system can help caregivers regain their balance and realise that…
7 Jun 2022 1 hour

Ep. 71 Nourishing - not punishing - your body to create health

Few people have the healthy or attractive body they desire. Our health, diet and fitness paradigms are based on “no pain, no gain” - i.e. punishment - which impedes reaching our long-term goals. Homeopath and mind-body coach Dr. Loretta Ferrucci illuminates the flawed premise that willpower can outsmart limiting beliefs,…
31 May 2022 27 min

Ep. 70 Menopause can be a powerful, rewarding journey

Menopause leaves many women feeling undervalued, invisible, and unsure of their identity or where they belong. Therapeutic counsellor Nidhi Amanda Chaitow explains how we can navigate this process of transformation, relinquishing certain roles and dealing with anger and pain - finally stepping into our authenticity and strength as sacred, wise…
24 May 2022 34 min

Ep. 69 How to accept yourself and live authentically

Most of us can relate to the desire to belong. Speaking from the heart, angel whisperer Belinda Bras-Nel recounts how her efforts to “be somebody” led to a suicide attempt, years of struggling, and how a dramatic event turned her life around. She talks about the steep road to self-acceptance,…
17 May 2022 52 min

Ep. 68 What is your ideal body?

Homeopath and mind-body coach Dr. Loretta Ferrucci explains why your current body is “ideal”, though it may be ill or not look the way you want. Accepting your body and asking the right questions can illuminate your subconscious needs; identifying viable strategies to have these needs met can help you…
10 May 2022 30 min

Ep. 67 An end-of-life doula’s insights into living and dying consciously

In our society, death isn’t readily discussed. It is also one of our biggest fears. Therapeutic counsellor Nidhi Amanda Chaitow explains what a death doula does, how acknowledging the reality of death can positively impact our lives, what “a beautiful death” means, and how creativity can help us feel more…
3 May 2022 37 min

Ep. 63 Wabi-Sabi en hoe om ’n pandemie emosioneel te oorleef

Tydens grendeltyd het die digter Carina van der Walt, ver van haar land en mense, die “skoonheid van verval” ontdek. Dié manier van kyk, vergestalt in die Japannese lewenshouding Wabi-Sabi, het haar aangespoor om foto’s te neem van die eenvoudige gawes van haar tuin en kombuis en om dit vars…
5 Apr 2022 30 min

Ep. 62 How to break out of your comfort zone

To reach a personal or business goal you need to leave your comfort zone. Business coach Di-Di Hoffman discusses the art of moving between your comfort, growth and danger zones, 5 pointers for venturing beyond your comfort zone, the wisdom of replacing the A to B model by the quest…
29 Mar 2022 40 min

Ep. 61 Making peace with the concept of death and letting go of fear

Losing a loved one can be followed by years of struggling with grief, blame or self-reproach. Apart from that, we may fear our own passing. Belinda Bras-Nel, angel whisperer and animal communicator, talks about the relief clients experience when receiving messages from the “other side”. She discusses the eight common…
22 Mar 2022 43 min

Ep. 60 BWRT can address post-traumatic stress disorder effectively

Are you part of the 10% of the population experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder? Being traumatised can affect us in disturbing ways. Counselling psychologist Heinrich Benjamin defines trauma and highlights its causes, how it can be recognised, and how it is diagnosed. He focuses on the advantages of the successful use…
16 Mar 2022 32 min

Ep. 59 The beneficial role of mediation in schools

Sas Otto, accredited mediator and experienced educator, explains how mediation or alternative dispute resolution can be used in schools to resolve conflict creatively and effectively. It can be used in a variety of cases, including disciplinary problems and disputes resulting from peer pressure, bullying or abuse. Sas clarifies the ground…
8 Mar 2022 27 min

Ep. 58 Divorce mediation: how it works and why it’s a good choice

Couples who are getting divorced needn’t go to court. Laurie Greyvenstein, accredited family mediator, clarifies mediation or alternative dispute resolution (ADR). He points out why divorce mediation is much cheaper, faster and more flexible and explains concepts such as maintenance, parenting plans, and the voice of the child.
1 Mar 2022 30 min

Ep. 57 Different types of anxiety: recognising them and finding relief

Experiencing anxiety is not a “choice”. One in four people has genetics for disorders such as generalised anxiety disorder, panic disorder, agoraphobia, social phobia and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Clinical psychologist Dr. Colinda Linde clarifies these conditions, their symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, including medication and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy: a collaborative, research-based intervention.
22 Feb 2022 1 hr 18 min

Ep. 56 Pregnant? The story behind the app that could become your best friend

“My Pregnancy Journey” is a comprehensive educational – and beautiful - mobile app focused on South Africa and the African continent, created by Jacqui Rogers. Aimed at smoothing the ride for moms to be and changing the distressing birth stats prevalent in many developing countries, it has won both local…
15 Feb 2022 34 min
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