Chronic Illness Replay Mini-Series no 4: Autoimmune disease affects 10% of the world population and poses significant challenges. Health and wellness coach Dr Amy Behimer explains how acquiring healthier, evidence-based habits helps her live well with MS and other diagnoses. Shifting one’s focus to what one can control to create “autoimmune health” is doable - when approached strategically and with adequate support.

Chronic Illness Replay Mini-Series no 3: Counselling psychologist Doreen Hofmeyr explains how BrainWorking® Recursive Therapy Level 3 targets the psychological aspects and underpinnings of physiological conditions like fibromyalgia. She discusses BWRT Level 1, 2 and 3; how fight/flight triggers are deactivated to create desired responses; and how Level 3 work accomplishes emotional relief and the best possible health outcome. Sponsored content.

Chronic Illness Replay Mini-Series no 2: Chronic disease alters the daily functioning and quality of life of the individual with the diagnosis - the same applies to their partner. Educational psychologist Lidalize Grobler explores the physical, emotional and financial challenges a couple may face, energy budgeting, realistic expectations, and flare-ups. She offers valuable pointers on creating emotional safety, deepening trust, and finding intimacy in shared resilience.

Chronic Illness Replay Mini-Series no. 1: Living with a chronic condition – invisible to others - often means managing unrelenting pain, impaired daily function, diverse fears and isolation. Having lived with chronic illness and pain for 15+ years, wellness coach Marina Wildt shares her spine-chilling journey and what it took to get her back on her feet. Offering practical advice, she now helps others become “empowered patients.”

Are there rules to this game we call life? If our thoughts influence our circumstances, how does it work? Master life transformation coach and metaphysical teacher Liezl Thom discusses hermeticism – unseen “universal laws” shaping our reality. She explains how these principles can be understood and applied to navigate cause and effect, masculine and feminine energies and other aspects of life effectively and with accountability.

What if some children diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia are in fact struggling with visual strain? Academic, optometrist & sports vision specialist Prof. Jannie Ferreira highlights the effect of 21st century living on sensory development and integration, physical literacy, the visual system and brain development. He explains how eye strain - related to screen time and particularly left-eye dominance - can contribute to learning and reading problems. He dicusses his new book which offers crucial insights and practical advice to prevent or address these fall-outs. A must-listen for parents. Sponsored content.

Can loosening one’s grip on long-held beliefs lead to renewed vitality and extended time to cherish life? Dancer, wordsmith and data squirrel Yvonne Shapiro shares how shifting from resistance to acceptance influenced her journey with breast cancer and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. She explores the raw terrain of fear, trauma and joy, and “being both well and ill at the same time.”

Are you raising a child who is neurodivergent, or curious about child-led parenting? Creative manager & recruiter and coach Benita Conde shares the lessons, challenges and rewards of raising a child who marches to the beat of his own drum. She discusses seeking aligned educational spaces, navigating societal expectations, honouring her son’s intrinsic motivation, and how to view labels like ADHD.

What can you expect from therapy? How do you find the right therapist? Using a brain-based perspective, clinical psychologist Shelley Hall explains why the prospect of therapy may feel daunting, the importance of realistic expectations and trust, and what to do before, during and after a session. She offers advice on navigating therapy for your child and discusses the efficacy of BrainWorking Recursive Therapy for all ages.

What exactly does life coaching offer, and what will it require from you? Neuro and mindset coach Maryke Swarts discusses the goals and different types of coaching, how to screen coaches, and misconceptions to avoid. She explains how coaching can support you in making desired changes, forming new habits, letting go of limiting patterns and beliefs, and keep you accountable.