

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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Nov 7, 2023 • 46min
Ep. 141 Leon van Nierop: hoe flieks en TV-reekse ons raak
Is rolprentresensent en skrywer Leon van Nierop ‘n sensitiewe kyker - of nie? Hy praat oor sy rol as resensent of “tussenganger”, die vloektaal, geweld en eksplisiete tonele wat kykers moet verwerk, genres, preutsheid en vraatkyk. Hy verduidelik hoe rolprente van TV-reekse verskil, hoe hy kies waarna hy kyk en gee sy definisie van ‘n goeie film. www.mariettesnyman.co.za · Een skakel waar 'Duiwelsroos' bestel kan word · Bestel 'Druk Speel' hier · Hierdie episode se potgooi-notas en foto · www.facebook.com · www.instagram.com · www.linkedin.com

Oct 31, 2023 • 1h 7min
Ep. 140 Shifting Conversations about Ageing: retirement, ageism and intergenerational programming
Worldwide, population dynamics are changing. Prof. Jaco Hoffman invites us to look at growing older with fresh eyes, challenging concepts like ageism and retirement. Citing scientific research findings, Jaco encourages a pro-ageing attitude, adaptive ageing, and beneficial initiatives such as intergenerational programming. www.mariettesnyman.co.za · optentia.co.za · This episode's podcast notes and photograph · www.facebook.com · www.instagram.com · www.linkedin.com

Oct 24, 2023 • 30min
Ep. 139 Help your little one learn about identity, belonging and consent
Learning about identity, belonging and consent - and knowing which adults are “safe” - can help young children deal with life challenges more easily. Early childhood development specialist Mariy Payne explains how the edutainment television show 'Takalani Sesame' equips littles ones in a playful way, and suggests fun activities for parents, teachers and caregivers. Sponsored content. www.mariettesnyman.co.za · takalanisesame.org.za · This episode's podcast notes and photographs · www.facebook.com · www.instagram.com · www.linkedin.com

Oct 17, 2023 • 45min
Ep. 138 Knowing your money archetypes can improve your relationship with money
Do you struggle with making, keeping, spending or investing money? Wealth Matrix Mentor Farhana Goga explains how knowing your money blueprint can free you from guilt and shame, and how “doing the work” can heal money-related trauma, dissolve anxiety and fear, and empower you to attain financial freedom. Sponsored content. www.mariettesnyman.co.za · www.farhanagoga.co.za · Join the Money Mindset Matrix program · This episode's podcast notes and photograph · www.facebook.com · www.instagram.com · www.linkedin.com

Oct 10, 2023 • 41min
Ep. 137 Perimenopause: address your symptoms in a natural way
Perimenopause is a natural transition, but suffering debilitating symptoms is optional. Dr Faryal Luhar explains how hormonal changes can affect women’s physical, mental and emotional health. Awareness of the signs of perimenopause, including sleep disturbances and weight gain, is crucial; their root cause needs to be addressed. Learn how this life phase can be managed holistically and naturally. Sponsored content. www.mariettesnyman.co.za · drluharnaturo.com · This episode's podcast notes and photograph · www.facebook.com · www.instagram.com · www.linkedin.com

Oct 3, 2023 • 30min
Ep. 136 How to manage the medical, emotional and practical aspects of cancer
Palliative care nursing sister Cherry Armstrong’s “Cancer: navigating the journey” helps cancer patients and their loved ones face this challenge, from the time of diagnosis to remission or terminal stages. Cherry addresses common questions and fears, treatments, side effects, medical aids, nutrition, complementary therapies, caring for a loved one, and what to say and do. Cherry speaks from experience - and from the heart. Sponsored content. www.mariettesnyman.co.za · celebratelifesa.org · www.quivertreepublications.com · This episode's podcast notes and photograph · www.facebook.com · www.instagram.com · www.linkedin.com

Sep 26, 2023 • 60min
Ep. 135 Low vision: what it is and where to find help
Much of the information processed by the brain is visual, yet few of us know how to approach low vision. Occupational therapist Belinda Leibowitz clarifies its causes, assessments, professionals who can help, and why visually impaired persons needn’t give up their hobbies. She considers whether visual impairment is a normal part of ageing, where to find information, and offers simple tips and techniques to foster independence. www.mariettesnyman.co.za · Low Vision Centre of Learning · Low Vision Care Centre · This episode's podcast notes and photograph · www.facebook.com · www.instagram.com · www.linkedin.com

Sep 12, 2023 • 46min
Ep 134 Is autoimmune disease the canary in the coal mine?
Autoimmune disease signals an urgent need to tend to an individual’s gut health and the influence of environmental factors. Functional medicine health coach Anita Hamilton-Williams explains why believing that autoimmunity cannot be treated is a myth; although existing tissue damage cannot be turned around, nutrition, lifestyle and behaviour changes can halt and stop the disease’s progression. www.mariettesnyman.co.za · www.myhealingspace.co.za · This episode's podcast notes and photograph · www.facebook.com · www.instagram.com · www.linkedin.com

Sep 5, 2023 • 34min
Ep. 133 Effective wealth management for high-net worth women
More women, including entrepreneurs of all ages, are entering the higher-net worth space. Wealth manager Nicola Langridge discusses intriguing differences between men and women regarding investment, how to set and reach financial goals, and 6 aspects that holistic wealth management should include. She encourages women to seek support and take charge of their own financial future. Sponsored content. www.mariettesnyman.co.za · www.privateclient.co.za · This episode's podcast notes and photograph · www.facebook.com · www.instagram.com · www.linkedin.com

Aug 29, 2023 • 50min
Ep. 132 How birth can shape a brain-body system geared towards resilience
Skin-to-skin contact during the 6 hours after birth has an enormous impact on the bond between Baby, Mom and Dad. Childbirth educator Cozette Laubser from BabyGym® describes how this affects a baby’s brain and those of its parents, and the role played by the triune brain, oxytocin, dopamine and cortisol. She offers practical guidelines for babies born prematurely or by Caesarean section - and supporting bonding once Baby goes home. www.mariettesnyman.co.za · babygym.co.za · sensiblebirth.co.za · This episode's podcast notes and photographs · www.facebook.com · www.instagram.com · www.linkedin.com


