Solid Gold Podcasts

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Canal • 102 podcasts

Saúde e fitness

Saúde e fitness

4 de fev.
Diários

Diários

26/05/2021
Sociedade e cultura

Sociedade e cultura

Duas vezes/semana
Viagens e lugares

Viagens e lugares

5 de fev.
Culinária

Culinária

06/05/2024
Administração

Administração

28/11/2025
Saúde e fitness

Saúde e fitness

31/10/2025

5 DE FEV.

Exploring Ebony with Mmangaliso Nzuza

Across countries and cultures, art forms an integral part of African identity – shaped by our natural and cultural heritage and expressed in powerful, distinctive ways. Through our 'Africa Is…' series, we’re exploring art, design, craftsmanship, and storytelling from across the continent to showcase the depth and diversity of talent found here. In this episode, Singita’s in-house writer, Michael Schapiro, speaks with South African artist Mmangaliso Nzuza ahead of his artist-in-residence programme at Singita Sabi Sand. Their conversation moves through stillness as a creative necessity, the multi-faceted importance of community, Mmangaliso’s process in the context of his debut solo exhibition, and nature as a teacher rather than a subject. Recorded in two parts – before and after Mmangaliso’s two-week stay at Ebony – the episode reflects on how his time in the Sabi Sand unfolded beyond expectation, and how those experiences transformed into a new body of work, marked with oil paint, patience, and stories drawn from the people and landscapes that shaped it. Mmangaliso was joined along the way by videographer Julian Robinet, who captured his experience in a video that will be released as part of our upcoming 'Africa Is… Mmangaliso Nzuza' series. You can stay in the loop by subscribing to our newsletter, Stories from Africa. If you enjoyed this episode, you can read more about Mmangaliso’s experience in his own words in the latest volume of the Singita Magazine, themed around Symbiosis, and follow his journey on Instagram. Read the Singita Magazine · Browse our Africa Is... series · Explore Singita Ebony · Follow Mmangaliso on Instagram · Singita website

5 de fev.

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35min
26/05/2021

Finding the Miracle of Recovery Through NA | Mogen

With us today is Mogen who has, through working a solid program and many Just for Today’s come to share his experience in finding the miracle of NA Recovery with us. WhatsApp Number 082 899 8816 NA Website ·

26/05/2021

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21min
25/09/2025

What to expect after a radical prostatectomy/brachytherapy

Sister Denise Maarschalk, a nurse with a specialty in urology, sits down with host Zoya Mabuto-Mokoditoa and explains what patients can expect after undergoing radical prostatectomy or brachytherapy, two of the most common treatments for prostate cancer. From the immediate post-surgery recovery process to long-term follow-up care, she offers expert guidance on emotional support and what realistic recovery looks like. Ferring Facebook · Ferring Instagram

25/09/2025

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58min
09/02/2025

Lynch syndrome: a three-fold increase in cancer risk

Sebastian Barnard explains the hereditary cancer-predisposition syndrome Lynch syndrome and how it increases cancer risk. This episode is brought to you by Accord Healthcare in the interest of education, awareness, and support. The content and opinions expressed are entirely those of the healthcare professionals and not influenced by Accord Healthcare in any way. The cornerstone of Accord Healthcare’s offering to the South African market is exceptional quality, affordability, and service to healthcare professionals and their patients. The medicines they deliver makes it better for patients and healthcare communities all over the world. Sebastian Barnard is a newly qualified genetic counsellor awaiting his HPCSA registration. He works at the National Health Laboratory Service in Braamfontein, where he supports prenatal, paediatric, and cancer clinics at state hospitals and lectures postgraduate students. His interests include CGH-Array interpretation and hereditary cancers; the latter he developed during his Master’s research on genetic testing for gynaecological cancers in public and private healthcare settings. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

09/02/2025

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6min
5 DE FEV.

Stoking the star-making machine with a music legend | Patric van Blerk

This podcast captures something rare: the unguarded voice of a true music alchemist reflecting on five decades of creative risk-taking. What emerges isn't just industry history. It's a meditation on passion as sustainable fuel. Van Blerk's story begins with a 13-year-old epiphany: "I could also be in music. There's nothing stopping me." That certainty becomes the through-line of his entire career, from warehouse floor picker at Gallo to the architect of Joburg Records, South Africa's most significant independent label. His path reveals a fundamental truth: the music industry's gatekeepers are often those who started by genuinely loving the gate. The Rabbitt saga stands as the podcast's emotional centerpiece, a Beatlemania-scale phenomenon that came terrifyingly close to global breakthrough before imploding. Van Blerk's willingness to discuss failure ("I know what mistakes I made") shows rare vulnerability. The detail about bullets flying in Hillbrow clubs while they rehearsed "Boys Will Be Boys" crystallises the raw, dangerous energy of that era's South African rock scene. But it's his work with Margaret Singana that reveals van Blerk's true ANR instinct. Hearing her voice and feeling "shivers down my spine", then navigating apartheid's grotesque bureaucracy (the separate entrance for "black records" at the SABC) shows someone who let talent trump every institutional barrier. The arc from "I Never Loved a Man" to the wheelchair-bound recording of "We Are Growing" is heartbreaking and triumphant simultaneously. Van Blerk's philosophy emerges clearly: "If you don't really, really love music and you're willing to lay down your life for it... get up now." His legacy isn't hits or wealth, it's sustained enthusiasm across fifty years of dark valleys. In an era of playlist algorithms and viral moments, his story reminds us that great music careers are built on one irreplaceable foundation: genuine, irrational, life-consuming love of the art itself. As he says: "It's the music." Everything else is commentary. Patric van Blerk · Vinyl Junkie Website · Solid Gold Podcasts #BeHeard · Connect with Benjy on LinkedIn · Music Rights Clearances

5 de fev.

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1h31min
25/09/2024

Consistency

Fundamentals for achieving LIFELONG consistency. Another deeply personal and vulnerable conversation between Stafford and Lisa, discussing various topics related to consistency, motivation, and finding one's purpose in life. They share personal experiences, insights, and strategies for maintaining consistency in health, fitness, and overall well-being. Lisa and Stafford cover the importance of finding one's 'why' or deep conviction, falling in love with the process rather than solely focusing on the outcome, celebrating small victories, and understanding oneself to align habits and routines accordingly. They emphasise the need for accountability, rewards, and finding joy in the journey. The conversation also touches on the role of data and genetic testing in understanding individual needs and removing barriers to consistency. Overall, this episode aims to provide guidance and inspiration for you to discover your own path to a fulfilling and purposeful life through consistent effort and self-awareness. Lisa Raleigh on Facebook · Lisa Raleigh online store · Lisa Raleigh on Instagram · Lisa Raleigh on LinkedIn · Email Lisa and Stafford

25/09/2024

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1h50min
03/12/2025

Conscious Travel - A Ripple Effect That Continues After Your Visit to Rwanda

Every great story is made up of many smaller ones. Ross Couper (Singita’s Resident Content Creator) chats to Martin Tuyisenge (Singita’s Community Liaison Manager) about the ripple effect of every guest’s stay on local livelihoods and conservation at Singita Kwitonda and Kataza House. Rwanda is truly a bucket list destination, for gorillas, golden monkeys, the food, and culture. But what really captures your heart is the spirit of its people. This is where Martin’s work comes in - as the Community Liaison Manager, he leads projects across six nearby villages, benefiting nearly 5,500 people. 18 years on - from schoolteacher to park ranger – he’s found his passion. Ross and Martin discuss some of the long-lasting community projects, made possible by Singita guests. Some highlights: - Rainwater tanks for 84 households and three schools - Upgrading volleyball and basketball pitches for young people - Supporting a chicken farming cooperative – contributing 800 chicks, a coup and training - Training a dance troupe (35 people) to celebrate traditional song and dance, while creating new income - Singita Community Culinary School – empowering students through culinary training. 23 students employed at Singita - Annual donation of a fully furnished house and two cows to a local family - Reforestation efforts – transforming ex-farmland to a thriving buffer zone, seeing wildlife returning - Providing access to health insurance for 2,571 people - Since 2005, every gorilla trek in Rwanda contributes 10% to communities, as well as a new tourism levy introduced in 2025. This is a ripple that continues outwards long after a Singita guest leaves Rwanda. Tune in to explore how ecotourism has the power to change lives — far beyond one gorilla trek. Singita website

03/12/2025

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26min
1 DE JAN.

Saving a Species: Leopards - Spot on. Panthera's Mission to Protect Leopards

Big cats always captivate guests on safari, but they’re disappearing from the wild. In this episode, Lucy Stofberg (field guide at Singita Sabi Sand) chats to Dr Nikki Balme of Panthera (coordinator of the Sabi Sand Leopard Project) about leopard conservation. They explore why leopards are thriving in the Sabi Sand while drastically declining elsewhere. Did you know leopards have disappeared from about two-thirds of their African range and a shocking 85% in Eurasia? Or that there are seven other subspecies spanning from Arabia to Russia and China? Leopards are listed as vulnerable on the IUCN red list. Nikki breaks down the major threats: prey depletion, over-harvesting, and poaching for ceremonial garments. She highlights how the Sabi Sand research informs global conservation and the vital role that ecotourism plays in protecting these shy cats. Learn more about Panthera’s incredible work with DNA technology, genetic profiling, and long-term research. The innovative Furs For Life project (synthetic fur skins) has saved 18,500 leopards to date! The Sabi Sand success story is built on Panthera’s research. In 15 years, over 850 leopard life histories have been reconstructed here, along with 90,000 data collections from leopard sightings (it’s the best-studied population worldwide). Singita Lowveld Trust supports Panthera’s leopard research in the Sabi Sand and more. Learn more: https://www.singitalowveldtrust.org/project/panthera-partnership-leopard-research/ Panthera helped change national policy to protect leopards from poor hunting practices - that was a direct result of the Sabi Sand work. Nikki highlights that conservation interventions can work quickly, which gives us all hope! Who is Panthera? · Panthera Sabi Sand Leopard Project · To Skin a Cat · Singita Lowveld Trust · Donate to Singita Lowveld Trust - USD500 - sponsor the · Conservation at Singita · Singita Sabi Sand · Jane Goodall - Reason for Hope · Singita website

1 de jan.

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22min
12/04/2025

Saturated Facts | Dr Idrees Mughal

TikTok sensation Dr Idz's myth-busting, scientific guide to nutrition and fitness. Does Diet Coke really cause cancer? Are eggs healthy? Does alcohol stop fat burning? And what steps can you take to avoid obesity, diabetes and heart disease? In Saturated Facts, TikTok star Dr Idz, an NHS medic with a degree in nutritional research, debunks the myths that often go unchecked on social media and explores the cutting-edge science around some of the most exciting topics in diet and health, including:- The link between nutrition and our mental wellbeing- The science behind gut health and how our gut acts as our 'second brain'- Chrono-nutrition - the timing of when and what we eat- The benefits and disadvantages of the most popular diets such as keto, fasting and vegan Dr Idz is on a mission to provide you with scientifically accurate information to make the best decisions about your health, cutting through the noise so you can eat better, feel good and live longer. Buy on Audible · Email Solid Gold · For links to buy this book

12/04/2025

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5min
27/10/2025

Saving a Species: Rhino | Rewriting the Future - The Malilangwe Trust’s two historic translocations to Gonarezhou

Every rhino counts. In this episode, Sarah Clegg (Malilangwe Trust’s Ecologist at Singita Malilangwe), chats to Tash Dzwukutu (Assistant Lodge Manager at Singita Pamushana Lodge) about the extensive rhino conservation projects in Zimbabwe. Sarah has been in this role for almost 30 years. From a post-graduate student to a Master's degree in Ecology, she oversees the study and monitoring of Malilangwe’s rhino population, with a focus on black rhino social ecology. They discuss the role of black and white rhino in the ecosystem, the Malilangwe Trust’s (MT’s) conservation efforts, and the threats facing rhino - namely habitat loss and illegal poaching for their horn. Ironically, on the Malilangwe Reserve, growing rhino populations have created a new challenge, prompting two historic translocations — of black and white rhinos — to establish breeding herds in the nearby Gonarezhou National Park. Learn about the long-term rhino projects to save the species in Zimbabwe and hear how Sarah carefully selects which bonded rhino groups to relocate without disrupting population dynamics. Tune in for Sarah’s heartwarming tales about the rhinos that were relocated to the national park next door and another story of renewal. These new populations represent our hope for the future! Singita Pamushana Lodge · Malilangwe Region · Conservation at Malilangwe · Conservation Room at Pamushana · Support the Malilangwe Trust · Anti-poaching unit at Malilangwe · Blog: Deeper than the Soil · Rewriting the Future · Singita website

27/10/2025

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36min

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