Calm, Clear & Helpful

A growing number of mental health practitioners are combining holistic strategies with a traditional approach. Clinical mental health counsellor Chris McDonald explains how practices including mindfulness, breathing and yoga enhance talk therapy by calming the nervous system and incorporating the body. She highlights the benefits of addressing clients’ emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual needs, choosing sustainable self-care practices, and managing the stigma sometimes attached to holistic techniques. www.mariettesnyman.co.za · holisticcounselingpodcast.com · www.pathtohopecounseling.com · www.facebook.com · www.instagram.com · www.linkedin.com

Young kids’ and tweens’ emotional health seldom gets the attention it deserves. Actress Milan Murray, collaborating with mental health experts, has created journals for 6-to-13-year-olds prompting reflection and self-understanding. Exploring their identity in an age-appropriate way – and being part of The My Story Tribe - helps them stand stronger, set healthy boundaries, overcome challenges, and have fun! www.mariettesnyman.co.za · themystorytribe.com · This episode's podcast notes and photographs · www.facebook.com · www.instagram.com · www.linkedin.com

Business & executive coach Dawn Klatzko discusses the objectives of coaching, the importance of a chemistry check, and how coaches use profiling instruments to help their clients achieve their goals. She illuminates the neuroscience-based Mind Dynamix Profile Instrument,why our “experts” power down during stress, and how Mind Moves tap into neuro-plasticity. Sponsored content. www.mariettesnyman.co.za · www.mindynamix.com · Dawn's episode on brand-building and success · This episode's podcast notes and photograph · www.facebook.com · www.instagram.com · www.linkedin.com

Did you know that therapeutic reflexologists don’t work only on the feet? Therapeutic reflexologist Marinda Nel discusses the value of reflexology regarding acute and chronic conditions, preventative care, recovery, and stress-related problems. Apart from physical manipulation of the reflexes, relaxation exercises, lifestyle and emotional aspects are addressed. www.mariettesnyman.co.za · ahpcsa.co.za · www.sareflexology.org.za · This episode's podcast notes and photographs · www.facebook.com · www.instagram.com · www.linkedin.com

Did you know there are approximately seven million 60-plussers in South Africa? Discussing the potential and challenges of this demographic, social entrepreneur Marilyn Hallett highlights a sensible approach to technical, financial, housing as well as physical and mental health difficulties. She encourages individuals to start a second career after retirement and points them to relevant information, senior citizen discounts, savings and benefits. www.mariettesnyman.co.za · youve-earned-it.co.za · Marilyn's episode, photograph and podcast notes · A peek at the person behind the professional · www.facebook.com · www.instagram.com · www.linkedin.com

Het jy al met ‘n knievervanging, heupvervanging of gordelroos te doen gekry? Vermaaklikheidsjoernalis Martjie Roos deel haar pad hiermee: die fisieke en emosionele uitdagings, erge pyn, inperking van haar daaglikse funksionering, onafhanklikheid en selfvertroue - maar ook hoe haar geloof en die liefde van vriende en familie haar dra. www.mariettesnyman.co.za · Martjie se episode met foto's en notas. · 'n Kykie na Martjie se lewe as 'n vermaaklikheidsjoernalis · www.facebook.com · www.instagram.com · www.linkedin.com

Discovering that your child has Type-1 diabetes is traumatic. Knowing that a coma may be fatal, making optimal, sustainable lifestyle changes, and successfully managing your child’s school and social life creates constant stress. Food writer Vickie de Beer shares what this path has taught her, and how the advantages of a low-carb lifestyle inspired her to write best-selling cookbooks. PLEASE NOTE that Vickie is not a medical professional and offers her experience as a chef, food writer and mom. www.mariettesnyman.co.za · vickiedebeer.co.za · Podcast notes · www.facebook.com · www.instagram.com · www.linkedin.com

Can childhood trauma cause infidelity? Which patterns are involved in the unravelling of a love relationship? Counselling psychologist Dr. Ingrid Artus clarifies what happens emotionally and physiologically, the effect of betrayal, dealing with trauma, and affairs as a possible form of addiction. She offers the antidotes to criticism, defensiveness, contempt and stonewalling. www.mariettesnyman.co.za · www.westpsych.com · Introduction to BWRT · How BWRT can address Post-traumatic stress disorder · Manage conflict in your personal relationships · www.facebook.com · www.instagram.com · www.linkedin.com

“We need to stop limiting ourselves,” says Rooksana Modan, multi-skilled coach and serial entrepreneur. Developing a conducive mindset is essential. Having overcome many challenges, Rooksana offers practical examples of limiting beliefs from her career and personal life. She tells riveting stories of flourishing in “male environments,” touches on energy healing and reveals daily practices that sustain her get-up-and-go. www.mariettesnyman.co.za · www.facebook.com · www.instagram.com · www.linkedin.com

None of us is immune to relationship fallouts. Counselling psychologist Dr. Hannetjie van Zyl-Edeling clarifies what conflict entails, its purpose, causes and effects, and explains what happens in your body during a quarrel. She recommends rules for fair fighting and reveals the secret behind handling disagreements really well. www.mariettesnyman.co.za · www.drhannetjie.co.za · Insight Timer · The Tapping Solution · Hannetjie debunks 3 ageing myths · www.facebook.com · www.instagram.com · www.linkedin.com