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 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
May 21, 2024 • 32min
Ep. 164 Prof. Elain Vlok: secrets of successful community service
Prof. Elain Vlok offers a behind-the-scenes look at the Clover Mama Afrika Project, South Africa’s oldest corporate social investment initiative. She considers the challenges her “Mamas” face, their substantial accomplishments, how she serves them despite life-threatening situations, and her appreciation for the Lifetime Achievement Award she recently received. Sponsored content. www.mariettesnyman.co.za · www.clovermamaafrika.com · This episode's podcast notes and photographs · www.facebook.com · www.instagram.com · www.linkedin.com
May 13, 2024 • 34min
Ep. 163 Weight loss drugs, including Ozempic: game changer or high-risk?
Can weight loss medicines be regarded as a miracle cure for obesity? Dr Manoj Bagwandeen considers the occurrence, causes, health risks and treatment of obesity, bearing in mind underlying mental health issues. Discussing appetite-suppressing and other weight loss drugs in terms of their advantages and risks, Manoj points out why they need to be used under proper medical supervision. Sponsored content. www.mariettesnyman.co.za · www.capemac.co.za · This episode's podcast notes and photograph · www.facebook.com · www.instagram.com · www.linkedin.com
May 7, 2024 • 34min
Ep. 162 Mariette en Mart-Marie: ‘n ma-en-dogter hartsgesprek
Mariette en Mart-Marie gesels openhartig oor die soet en die seer van ma-en-dogterverhoudings: kommunikasiekwessies, rebelsheid, kwesbaarheid, goed genoeg wees, aanvaarding en 'magic'. Hierdie episode word opgedra aan elke ma en dogter. (Sensitiewe inhoud: verwysing na geweld) www.mariettesnyman.co.za · www.martmariesnyman.com · Hierdie episode se potgooi-notas en foto's · www.facebook.com · www.instagram.com · www.linkedin.com
