Calm, Clear & Helpful

Mariette Snyman
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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.

  1. 1D AGO

    Ep. 225 Dr Arien’s journey: coping with retinopathy, depression and stroke

    Instead of losing all hope when faced with a debilitating eye condition, stroke and acute depression, Dr Arien van der Merwe found ways to grow into a more perceptive, empathic healer. She explains how neuroplasticity helped her recover from paralysis, discusses the placebo versus the nocebo effect and metabolic syndrome, and lists her personal tips for self-care. www.mariettesnyman.co.za · This episode's podcast notes and photograph · arianihealth.com · www.facebook.com · www.instagram.com · www.linkedin.com

    51 min

  2. SEP 9

    Ep. 224 Chanette Paul: ‘n nuwe roman, passievolle tonele en wanopvattings oor skryf

    Ná 51 romans daag moedswillige karakters, vertwyfeling en die gevaar van selfplagiaat haar steeds uit, sê die bekroonde romanskrywer Chanette Paul. Sy praat oor haar jongste roman, “Déjà Vu,” die onvoorsiene verband tussen haar storie en ‘n moord in Australië, die skryf van vurige tonele en haar eie ervaring van prekognisie. Chanette verduidelik hoe die debat oor die waarde van Afrikaanse literêre werk versus ontspanningsfiksie benader kan word en wys op ‘n wanopvatting rakende skrywers wat dalk nét gegrond is... www.mariettesnyman.co.za · Hierdie episode se potgooi-notas en foto · www.facebook.com · www.instagram.com · www.linkedin.com

    1h 7m

  3. SEP 2

    Ep. 223 Dr Albert Bramante: ADHD is a creative superpower, not a curse

    ADHD is often labelled “a problem.” Dr Albert Bramante, New York talent agent with a background in psychology, suggests ways to reframe the so-called drawbacks of being neurodivergent. He offers practical advice on creating systems that honour the way the brain works, redefining success and failure, handling criticism, and countering self-sabotaging behaviour. www.mariettesnyman.co.za · bramanteartists.com · This episode's podcast notes and photograph · www.facebook.com · www.instagram.com · www.linkedin.com

    35 min

  4. AUG 26

    Ep. 222 Post-retirement mastery: acing a piano exam with finger joint prostheses

    When retiring from a busy urology practice, Dr Hans Rabe (now 76) set himself the goal of playing UNISA’s most advanced piano exam. Despite having to play through the pain due to autoimmune arthritis, he achieved an A+. Savour this story of retirement, reinvention and resilience, told with a quirky sense of humour. www.mariettesnyman.co.za · This episode's podcast notes and photograph · Dr Hans Rabe's Up Close & Personal article · www.facebook.com · www.instagram.com · www.linkedin.com

    33 min

  5. AUG 19

    Ep. 221 Children with level 1 autism: a plea for understanding and inclusion

    How does a parent deal with not only the stigma, but misconceptions attached to high-functioning autism? Social worker Mariette Cawood candidly speaks about how this affects a child and its parents, facilitating the child’s relationship with teachers and other individuals, dealing with specific challenges, and the 3 phases of autism. She voices the grief many parents experience and urges other adults to educate themselves and promote a more supportive, inclusive environment. www.mariettesnyman.co.za · This episode's podcast notes and photographs · Also read Mariette Cawood's moving open letter. · www.facebook.com · www.instagram.com · www.linkedin.com

    42 min

  6. AUG 12

    Ep. 220 Navigate your unknown - lessons from open-water swimming bootcamp

    Which adventure would take you out of your comfort zone, pique your senses, and invigorate you with growth? Transformational coach and change consultant Gail Cox extracts life & leadership lessons from open-water swimming in Mallorca. She considers saying yes to a challenge despite not being quite ready, meeting her own edge, bravely navigating constantly shifting waters, breathing in a different way, and creating space for recovery. www.mariettesnyman.co.za · www.gailcoxcoaching.com · This episode's podcast notes and photographs · www.facebook.com · www.instagram.com · www.linkedin.com

    37 min

  7. AUG 5

    Ep. 219 How to integrate movement into your everyday life – pleasurably

    Re-framing your lifestyle to include frequent movement needs to be fun! Naturopath, wellness & spiritual coach and massage therapist Dr Francois du Toit discusses the benefits of primal movement patterns such as the resting squat, how to optimise preferred forms of movement by using experiential goal setting, and ways to gain self-knowledge resulting in joyful, energetic living. www.mariettesnyman.co.za · drfrancoisdutoit.com · www.youtube.com · This episode's podcast notes and photographs · www.facebook.com · www.instagram.com · www.linkedin.com

    40 min

  8. JUL 29

    Ep. 218 For women: reflecting on what shaped you and celebrating your uniqueness

    Why would you need to “work hard” to maintain a low self-esteem? Human development specialist Dr Melodie de Jager explores our uniqueness, the phases of life we experience, the impact of our birth, and how we’re shaped by our genes and early childhood. She suggests ways to change limiting thought patterns, since brain plasticity means our past needn’t dictate our future. www.mariettesnyman.co.za · www.mindmoves.co.za · This episode's podcast notes and photograph · www.facebook.com · www.instagram.com · www.linkedin.com

    56 min
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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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  • Creator
    Mariette Snyman
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    150
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Mariette Snyman
  • Show Website
    Calm, Clear & Helpful

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