

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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Jul 30, 2024 • 49min
Ep. 174 How to share your heart – and history - with those you love
What’s the difference between an inheritance and a legacy? Dr Melodie de Jager explores fostering our connection with those we cherish while we’re very much alive, since we actively grow our legacy every day. She invites Mariette to talk about her “Gift podcasts” - a way to honour loved ones, strengthen relationships, and create an extraordinary keepsake. www.mariettesnyman.co.za · www.mindmoves.co.za · Gift podcasts · This episode's podcast notes and photograph · www.facebook.com · www.instagram.com · www.linkedin.com

Jul 23, 2024 • 31min
Ep. 173: Triple Transformation Therapy: healing emotionally, physically and energetically
Suppressed emotions can cause energy blockages, translating into physical and emotional symptoms. Energy therapist and psychologist Mona-Lize Moolman explains how she helps clients find and resolve the root cause of health challenges by combining talk therapy with holistic modalities. Results include weight loss and clearing skin conditions, anxiety, depression and unexplained pain. www.mariettesnyman.co.za · www.metanoia-sa.com · This episode's podcast notes and photograph · www.facebook.com · www.instagram.com · www.linkedin.com

Jul 16, 2024 • 29min
Ep. 172 How to assert yourself in a healthy way
Can you stand up for yourself, or do you give in too easily? Emotional Intelligence specialist Dr Ronél le Roux explains how to set healthy boundaries in your personal and work life through self-reflection and clear, confident communication. Discover easy guidelines for effective self-assertiveness, remaining true to your own interests and values while respecting others. www.mariettesnyman.co.za · This episode's podcast notes and photograph · www.facebook.com · www.instagram.com · www.linkedin.com

Jul 9, 2024 • 29min
Ep. 171 Healing unexplained pain and chronic conditions
Are you a highly sensitive individual grappling with ‘mystery’ pain? Movement and energy specialist Tami Folkenflik explains how she combines energy healing modalities with yoga and Pilates to balance clients’ 4 subtle energy bodies. Having learnt to process her own trauma, Tami now lives free from pain and empowers others to understand and manage physical, emotional, mental and spiritual challenges. www.mariettesnyman.co.za · tamifolkenflik.com · This episode's podcast notes and photograph · www.facebook.com · www.instagram.com · www.linkedin.com

Jul 2, 2024 • 36min
Ep. 170 Romantic relationships: What women – and men – deeply yearn for
Relationship coach Bryan Reeves shares his personal journey from a series of failed relationships to a profound understanding of love and intimacy. Offering insights from his best-selling relationship guide, he discusses the challenges regarding freedom and connection, the sexiest 3 words a man can say to a woman, and the sexiest 3 words a woman can say to a man. www.mariettesnyman.co.za · Bryan's book · bryanreeves.com · www.menthisway.com · This episode's podcast notes and photograph · www.facebook.com · www.instagram.com · www.linkedin.com

Jun 25, 2024 • 27min
Ep. 169 Multiple Brain Integration Techniques: how to use your multiple brains
Do we really have three brains? Master mBIT coach Liezl Thom discusses the adaptive neural networks in our head, heart and gut and the core competencies of each. She explores multiple Brain Integration Techniques, the mBIT Road Map, and the benefits of learning to align our cephalic, cardiac and enteric centres of intelligence. www.mariettesnyman.co.za · liezlthom.com · This episode's podcast notes and photograph · www.facebook.com · www.instagram.com · www.linkedin.com

Jun 18, 2024 • 26min
Ep. 168 Highly educated career women: why finding a partner may be difficult
Many high-powered women yearn for marriage, but find men spurning them because of their professional status or dedication to their careers. Sociologist Dr. Sandy To discusses her research on China’s “leftover women,” the gender constraints they face, and 4 different partner choice strategies they employ. www.mariettesnyman.co.za · www.sandyto.com · This episode's podcast notes and photograph · www.facebook.com · www.instagram.com · www.linkedin.com

Jun 11, 2024 • 56min
Ep. 167 How to navigate the natural stages of your love relationship
No need to panic when your intimate relationship moves out of the fuzzy infatuation stage and unnerving differences set in. Counselling psychologist Dr Ingrid Artus explains how identifying and successfully moving through love’s 5 stages can carry a couple to lasting love. She discusses developing a growth mindset, 4 attachment styles, and causes of conflict. www.mariettesnyman.co.za · www.westpsych.com · This episode's podcast notes and photograph · www.facebook.com · www.instagram.com · www.linkedin.com

Jun 4, 2024 • 42min
Ep. 165 Navigating prostate cancer: what I’ve learnt
Prostate cancer is one of the most daunting challenges a man can face. Elred Lawrence candidly shares his experience of the diagnosis, decision-making process, eventual prostatectomy, and living an adventurous and joyous life ever since. He highlights facing serious concerns like possible erectile dysfunction and incontinence, the importance of garnering emotional support, and finding the courage to deal with an illness jeopardising “what makes one a man”. www.mariettesnyman.co.za · www.cyclefoodfun.com · This episode's podcast notes and photographs · www.facebook.com · www.instagram.com · www.linkedin.com

May 28, 2024 • 1h 2min
Ep. 165 Amore Bekker: engele, liefdesverhoudings en ouer word
Watter rol speel die onsienlike in ons lewe? Raakprater Amore Bekker verduidelik hoe energie ons gesondheid, romantiese verhoudings en ouer word beïnvloed. Sy brei uit oor rigtingwysers op ons pad, respek, genot en lyfstraf, stel haar jongste boek bekend, en verduidelik hoe sy haar beskermengel “inkatrol”. www.mariettesnyman.co.za · amorebekker.co.za · Hierdie episode se potgooi-notas en foto's · www.facebook.com · www.instagram.com · www.linkedin.com