

Calm, Clear & Helpful
Mariette Snyman
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.
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Jun 10, 2025 • 60min
Ep. 213 Philip Liebenberg: ouer word, identiteitsvorming, afhanklikheid en begeerlikheid
Verliese gekoppel aan ouer word - byvoorbeeld van liggaamskrag, ‘n jeugdige voorkoms, verhoudings, onafhanklikheid en werkstatus & -relevansie - dwing ons om ons identiteit aan te pas. Skrywer, spreker en spirituele begeleier Philip Liebenberg gesels oor kopskuiwe wat dit makliker kan maak, hoe om liggaamlikheid van binne te beleef, en hoe om steeds begeerlik te voel. www.mariettesnyman.co.za · Tweerigting op YouTube · Hierdie episode se potgooi-notas en foto · www.facebook.com · www.instagram.com · www.linkedin.com

Jun 3, 2025 • 32min
Ep. 212 Emotional control: the foundation of trust, honour and resilience
When we face high-pressure situations, we often lose our cool. Executive producer and educator Gabriel Dibble explains how the ability to pause, find clarity and respond - not react - benefits us personally and professionally. Offering research-based, actionable insights into developing emotional control and regulation, Gabriel explains how this builds respect and trust. www.mariettesnyman.co.za · letsgodoitall.com · This episode's podcast notes and photograph · www.facebook.com · www.instagram.com · www.linkedin.com

May 27, 2025 • 50min
Ep. 211 How men determine their worth – and what to do when things go wrong
If men have a biological tendency to seek self-worth through personal, independent performance, what happens when they can’t work or don’t reach their goals? Executive coach Neil Bierbaum explores manhood and the 4 stages of maturity, including a possible mid-life crisis. He discusses countering the loss of identity and recognition by deliberately creating a meaningful context and cultivating acceptance. www.mariettesnyman.co.za · neilbierbaum.com · themanmatrix.com · This episode's podcast notes and photograph · www.facebook.com · www.instagram.com · www.linkedin.com

May 20, 2025 • 54min
Ep. 210 Divorce and maintenance issues: new hope for South African parents
Following divorce, arrear maintenance can have a devastating financial and emotional impact on children and primary caregivers. Family mediator Anneke Greyvenstein introduces the Maintenance Order Management System, which allows arrear maintenance to reflect on a maintenance debtor’s credit profile. Discover how to recover arrear maintenance with interest, and how the Co-Parent App can help divorced parents limit misunderstandings and conflict. This episode's podcast notes and photograph · www.mariettesnyman.co.za · www.facebook.com · www.instagram.com · www.linkedin.com

May 13, 2025 • 54min
Ep. 209 Liezl Thom: meditation - the key to transformation
Did you know meditation can be used to reprogramme your subconscious mind to reach desired goals? Master transformation coach Liezl Thom explores the difference between mindfulness and meditation, the benefits involved, and cultivating blissipline. She offers advice for those believing they simply cannot meditate, and shares Vishen Lakhiani’s powerful 6-phase meditation. www.mariettesnyman.co.za · liezlthom.com · This episode's podcast notes and photograph · www.facebook.com · www.instagram.com · www.linkedin.com

Apr 29, 2025 • 47min
Ep. 208 High-performance teams: optimally combining AI and Biological Intelligence
Many of us fear that Artificial Intelligence may undermine our jobs, purpose and humanity. Neurologist Dr Etienne van der Walt discusses the respective strengths of AI and Biological Intelligence or BI, AI’s increasing ability to show empathy, and existing differences between AI and BI. He advocates leading teams toward achieving the flow state and applying hybrid intelligence to achieve optimal outcomes. www.mariettesnyman.co.za · www.neurozone.com · This episode's podcast notes and photograph · www.facebook.com · www.instagram.com · www.linkedin.com

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