Be The Realness

It's OK not to be OK
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Be The Realness

Meditations and stories about tough life stuff to inspire mental well-being. Our mission is to inspire conversations around mental health, create a space for real connection, and fight stigma. You're not alone: If you’re dealing with thoughts of suicide, abuse or trauma, please talk to a person you feel safe sharing with. Contact a helpline using the link below if you need support. If you’re worried about a friend, encourage the person to contact a helpline here: https://www.betherealness.com/reach-out-for-help Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

  1. Natal Midlands - Dawn Chorus Meditation

    07/20/2022

    Natal Midlands - Dawn Chorus Meditation

    Take a few minutes out of your day to listen to the dawn chorus recorded by Guy Buttery on his farm in the Midlands, South Africa. Best experienced with headphones. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    4 min

  2. 07/07/2022

    6: Ethiopia: Music & Identity with Iri Di

    Iri Di is an Ethiopian-French self-taught musician, and in this episode she explores the role that music has played in forging identity, meaning and magic. Originally produced during lockdown in 2020.  "Iri's music navigates between afro rhythms, polyphonic singing, pentatonic and tonal harmonies; exploring the link between intimate and universal, organic and digital... Her music demonstrates the intricate bond between the multiple origins of her music, from the traditional singing of Hamer (her birthplace) to the great musical sounds of North Africa." - musicinafrica.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    18 min

  3. 07/07/2022

    7: Guitars, Sitars and Snakes with Guy Buttery

    In this long form conversation, producer Kim Winter chats to internationally celebrated guitarist Guy Buttery about growing up with the guitar, and overcoming illness through the healing power of Indian Classical music. To hear more of Guy's music please visit guybuttery.co.za  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    54 min

  4. 12/12/2020

    5: Music & Healing: Addiction and Gender-Based Violence with Carla Fonseca

    Carla Fonseca is a multi-disciplinary artist, actor and musician who originally grew up in Mozambique. She is lead vocalist for the South African band Batuk. Carla talks about the role music played in helping to connect with her brother through his journey with addiction. Over the last few years as a singer and performer, Carla has worked hard to process the trauma of sexual abuse, with a focus on music and performance art, and the power they have to confront and heal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    15 min
  5. 4: Confronting Anxiety & Insomnia with Simon Attwell

    07/17/2020

    4: Confronting Anxiety & Insomnia with Simon Attwell

    Congo Cowboys banjo player and founding member and manager of South African band Freshlyground, Simon Attwell has been an international performing musician for over 20 years. Here he talks about anxiety, insomnia and how meditation has helped to quieten the 'buzz' in his brain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    6 min
  6. 3: A Guided Meditation with Zolani Mahola

    07/16/2020

    3: A Guided Meditation with Zolani Mahola

    A peaceful meditation guiding you to project positive thoughts onto someone you love, bringing gratitude and abundance to your day. Zolani Mahola is a South African singer, actress and transformational speaker. She has been the lead singer of the internationally acclaimed South African music group Freshlyground and launched her solo career in 2019 as a musician, storyteller and public speaker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    4 min
  7. 2: Why I Meditate with Zolani Mahola

    07/15/2020

    2: Why I Meditate with Zolani Mahola

    Zolani Mahola is a South African singer, actress and transformational speaker. She has been the lead singer of the internationally acclaimed South African music group Freshlyground and launched her solo career in 2019 as a musician, storyteller and public speaker.  To survive addiction, Zolani had to confront a childhood trauma, expose family secrets, and learn to practice daily self-restraint. Through her years as a singer, Zolani has developed a self-awareness that allows her to navigate life and thrive against a backdrop of abuse. Here she discusses how meditation has played a pivotal role as a tool for healing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2 min
  8. 1: Escaping Childhood Trauma & Addiction with Zolani Mahola

    07/14/2020

    1: Escaping Childhood Trauma & Addiction with Zolani Mahola

    Zolani Mahola is a South African singer, actress and transformational speaker. She has been the lead singer of the internationally acclaimed South African music group Freshlyground and launched her solo career in 2019 as a musician, storyteller and public speaker. To survive addiction, Zolani had to confront a childhood trauma, expose family secrets, and learn to practice daily self-restraint. Through her years as a singer, Zolani has developed a self-awareness that allows her to navigate life and thrive against a backdrop of abuse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    19 min
  9. A Dose of Realness with Zolani Mahola

    07/13/2020

    A Dose of Realness with Zolani Mahola

    An excerpt from The Realness with Zolani Mahola Zolani Mahola is a South African singer, actress and transformational speaker. She has been the lead singer of the internationally acclaimed South African music group Freshlyground and launched her solo career in 2019 as a musician, storyteller and public speaker. To survive addiction, Zolani had to confront a childhood trauma, expose family secrets, and learn to practice daily self-restraint. Through her years as a singer, Zolani has developed a self-awareness that allows her to navigate life and thrive against a backdrop of abuse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2 min

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Meditations and stories about tough life stuff to inspire mental well-being. Our mission is to inspire conversations around mental health, create a space for real connection, and fight stigma. You're not alone: If you’re dealing with thoughts of suicide, abuse or trauma, please talk to a person you feel safe sharing with. Contact a helpline using the link below if you need support. If you’re worried about a friend, encourage the person to contact a helpline here: https://www.betherealness.com/reach-out-for-help Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    It's OK not to be OK
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2022
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2023 Be The Realness
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