

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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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 

Feb 11, 2025 • 50min
Ep. 197 Teleurstellings en verkeerde keuses definieer jou nie
 Waar vind jy hoop wanneer die golwe van die lewe jou wil verswelg? Pastoor, skrywer, omroeper, spelterapeut en berader Sonja Goldberg vertel hoe struikelblokke soos ernstige gesondheidsuitdagings, die dood van geliefdes, armoede, eensaamheid en ‘n egskeiding eindelik tóg haar geloof gevoed het - en hoe haar droom om pastoor te word ná 49 jaar bewaarheid is. Inhoud geborg. www.mariettesnyman.co.za · sonjagoldberg.co.za · Hierdie episode se potgooi-notas en foto's · www.facebook.com · www.instagram.com · www.linkedin.com 

Feb 4, 2025 • 44min
Ep. 195 Njideka Olatunde: pioneering opioid-free pain relief solutions
 In a quest to provide medication-free pain relief, Dr Njideka Olatunde created Reflexology-Touchology: a system which involves listening as a form of touch, identifying the pain-stress connection, offering pain relief and finding suitable integrative healing modalities. She discusses examples of mental, physical, emotional and spiritual pain and each person's innate ability to use the healing power of touch. www.mariettesnyman.co.za · focusonhealing.com · This episode's podcast notes and photograph · www.facebook.com · www.instagram.com · www.linkedin.com 

Jan 21, 2025 • 38min
Ep. 195 What pet parents need to know about holistic health practices
 Is your pet’s well-being close to your heart? Veterinarian Dr Marlene Siegel explains what integrative, holistic health care entails and why finding the root cause of any challenge is crucial in order to ensure long-term health. She discusses deficiency, toxicity, mitochondrial dysfunction and trapped emotions as causes of dis-ease, and offers advice on testing and other practical matters.   www.mariettesnyman.co.za · drmarlenesiegel.com · This episode's podcast notes and photographs · www.facebook.com · www.instagram.com · www.linkedin.com 

Jan 14, 2025 • 47min
Ep. 194 Thyroid imbalance, energy levels, stress and weight gain
 Thyroid dysfunction, especially hypothyroidism, is often misdiagnosed and can lead to weight gain, fatigue, anxiety, hair loss or gut problems. Naturopathic doctor Faryal Luhar discusses possible causes, testing the correct markers, and treatment. She sheds light on Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune disorder, and how it can be dealt with. Sponsored content. www.mariettesnyman.co.za · drluharnaturo.com · This episode's podcast notes and photograph · www.facebook.com · www.instagram.com · www.linkedin.com 

Jan 7, 2025 • 1h 25min
Ep 193 Chronic pain or illness: coping with day-to-day life
 Living with a chronic condition – invisible to others - often means managing unrelenting pain, impaired daily function, diverse fears, and isolation. Having lived with chronic illness and pain for 15+ years, wellness coach Marina Wildt shares her spine-chilling journey and what it took to get her back on her feet. Offering practical advice, she now helps others become “empowered patients.” www.mariettesnyman.co.za · www.healwithmarina.com · This episode's podcast notes and photograph · www.facebook.com · www.instagram.com · www.linkedin.com 

Dec 10, 2024 • 46min
Ep 192 Fear, Your Podcast, and That Little Inner Voice
 Are you – or do you desire to be - a podcaster? Podcast profit strategist Donna Kunde offers clarity on making friends with fear, calming your inner voice, cultivating the mindset of success, and crafting a unique message that resonates with your audience. Practical advice for anyone finding themselves in front of a microphone and wishing to show up authentically. www.mariettesnyman.co.za · www.donnakunde.com · This episode's podcast notes and photograph · www.facebook.com · www.instagram.com · www.linkedin.com 


