Smile FM Ryan O'Connor Breakfast Show

Meet Chuck Alaka - Ryan's inner Zen master

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We know it's stressful in the mornings. The school run is hectic and all you want is to catch your breath before work. Coupled with that, the end of the year is creeping up and you're trying to get your plans in order. So Ryan has decided to introduce a weekly meditation to take the edge off.
4 Dec 2025 5AM English South Africa News

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