
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.
Latest episodes

Apr 22, 2025 • 55min
Ep. 207 Addressing the effect of Adverse Childhood Experiences on young South African professionals
How can childhood trauma impede professionals’ personal impact power and career success? Executive coach Gail Cameron explains how unforeseen change can trigger the effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences, often linked to large-group trauma and transgenerational transmission. She outlines a mindfulness-based, 3-step solution which can restore self-regard and shift limiting beliefs. www.mariettesnyman.co.za · www.mypocketcoachapp.com · This episode's podcast notes and photograph · www.facebook.com · www.instagram.com · www.linkedin.com

Apr 15, 2025 • 48min
Dr Hannetjie van Zyl-Edeling: how to handle unexpected retirement stress
Are you struggling to adjust to retirement, or fear the prospect of leaving formal employment? Apart from financial changes, this life transition involves emotional, social, and other challenges. Psychologist Dr Hannetjie van Zyl-Edeling discusses the 6 stages of retirement, how specific losses can affect an individual's stress score, factors that can mitigate retirement stress, and how to navigate a sensible lead-in period. www.mariettesnyman.co.za · www.drhannetjie.co.za · This episode's podcast notes and photograph · www.facebook.com · www.instagram.com · www.linkedin.com

Apr 8, 2025 • 59min
Ep. 205 Mandy Gwen Mulders: Coming to terms with stage 4 incurable bone cancer
How does one come to accept ‘endgame cancer’? When her breast cancer metastasized into terminal bone cancer, Mandy Mulders took steps to throw off emotional burdens and past trauma. She shares her journey to freedom despite the loss of her breasts and strength, supported by family, friends, spiritual transformation and BrainWorking Recursive Therapy. www.mariettesnyman.co.za · thelifeofmgm.blogspot.com · This episode's podcast notes and photographs · www.facebook.com · www.instagram.com · www.linkedin.com

Apr 1, 2025 • 59min
Ep. 204 Gielie Hoffmann: kortkuns, speelsheid, melancholie en of die lewe lukraak gebeur
Wat is die verband tussen beheer oor ons lewens, terugstaan en verwondering? Bestuurskonsultant en skrywer Gielie Hoffmann gesels oor uitbranding op ‘n jong ouderdom, ‘n dapper loopbaanskuif, die kerk en geloof, wat ons vashouplek kan gee, groot voete - en of sy nuwe boek hom kwesbaar laat. www.mariettesnyman.co.za · www.gieliehoffmann.co.za · Hierdie episode se potgooi-notas en foto's · www.facebook.com · www.instagram.com · www.linkedin.com

Mar 25, 2025 • 46min
Ep. 203 Dr Micki Pistorius: why female serial killers kill for money
Which deep-seated psychological need motivates female or ‘quiet’ serial killers? Psychologist and criminal profiler Dr Micki Pistorius explores this in terms of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, crucial differences between male and female serial killers, what distinguishes serial killers from other humans, and whether serial killers are mentally ill. She discusses the TV series based on her book, ‘Catch me a killer,’ and her educational offerings. Sensitive content: meant for adult listeners. www.mariettesnyman.co.za · mickipistorius.co.za · This episode's podcast notes and photographs · www.facebook.com · www.instagram.com · www.linkedin.com

Mar 18, 2025 • 1h 12min
Ep 202 Marina Wildt: how women experience ADHD differently from men
Marina Wildt, a wellness coach specializing in chronic illness and mental health, sheds light on how ADHD affects women differently than men. She explains that women's symptoms often manifest as overachievement and emotional sensitivity, leading to perfectionism and burnout. Marina discusses the importance of recognizing internalized symptoms and provides practical advice for managing ADHD. The conversation emphasizes the need for support, self-compassion, and creating understanding environments for those with neurodivergent traits.

Mar 11, 2025 • 58min
Ep 201 Julian Jansen: ‘n bietjie 60 wees, innige liefde en aftree of nie
Joernalis Julian Jansen praat openhartig oor die lewe ná 60 – ‘n ander werksritme, ‘n nuwe benadering teenoor toksiese mense en Cecelia Jacobs, die “nommerpas vrou.” Hy gesels oor sy 3 grootste persoonlike traumas, hoe om ‘n konstruk van lewensuitdagings in groei en persoonlike geluk te omskep, en die wens om jou kinders in jou hande te hou. www.mariettesnyman.co.za · Hierdie episode se potgooi-notas en foto's · www.facebook.com · www.instagram.com · www.linkedin.com

Mar 4, 2025 • 1h 12min
Ep. 200 Dr Julia Kukard: Finding joy and fluidity in stuckness
Is being stuck a hellhole of despair or a friend enabling our growth? Psychotherapist and coach Dr Julia Kukard explains why stuckness indicates a disconnect between our inner and outer world, 3 losses we suffer and can recover, and the 5 stages of the stuckness cycle. Citing memorable case studies, she invites us to get stuck often - and develop the skills to recover quickly. Sponsored content. www.mariettesnyman.co.za · www.jkukard.com · aephoriagroup.com · This episode's podcast notes and photograph · www.facebook.com · www.instagram.com · www.linkedin.com

Feb 25, 2025 • 1h 24min
Ep 199 Belinda Bras-Nel: I came back from Egypt a different woman
Discovering Egypt in unforeseen ways, angel medium Belinda Bras-Nel experienced deep connections, spiritual encounters, the energy of Grandmother Gaia, and fun - despite health challenges. She describes the allure of the Nile, the profound beauty of the desert, and how her perceptions of her own femininity and animals’ well-being were transformed. www.mariettesnyman.co.za · www.belindabrasnel.co.za · This episode's podcast notes and photographs · www.facebook.com · www.instagram.com · www.linkedin.com

Feb 18, 2025 • 1h 6min
Ep 198 Hearing loss: the story of my middle ear implant
Struggling with hearing loss, painful distortion, cognitive decline and other challenges after two ear strokes, international cognitive behavioural therapist and speaker Cherona Dannhauser had a successful middle ear implant. She shares her journey, including what if felt like to hear her own voice – and that of her young adult son’s – for the first time in 4 years. www.mariettesnyman.co.za · www.cheronad.com · This episode's podcast notes and photograph · www.facebook.com · www.instagram.com · www.linkedin.com