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Books On My Mind24. SEASON FINALE - Hope Alive BOMM Radio InterviewAs we learn, heal and grow in courage the universe takes us to places we could only imagine when having our jokes filled off-line discussions. We chose to bring our listeners with us on this journey offirding us an opportunity to make visible our journey and hopefully inspire someone out there to make the decision and go for their dream. This stretched us out of our comfort zones as an introverted duo that is always recording in the privacy and comfort of our own homes respectively, we enjoyed every minute. Here's to many more opportunities that challange us to...2023-03-1850 minBooks On My Mind23. 8 Rules of love by Jay ShettyWe can all agree that love is a beautiful thing when you learn how best to give to another and even to yourself as well as receive it. Without gently and patiently opening ourselves up to alternative ways of doing this love thing, and holding space for each other to eventually slowly embody these practices, it can easily become the leading cause for mental issues that can lead to dire consequences. What is love? How do you find it? How do you navigate it? How do you let it go? Who am I without a partner? These are a...2023-03-0956 minBooks On My Mind22. T'is the month of love | African Love | Love LanguagesWhat is love? How does it look like in our real lives and real societies versus how it is portrayed on TV and in social media? In this episode we share some thoughts on this and many other love-related topics like Valentine's day, since it is the month of love.
🎤📝 Show your support by subscribing and reviewing our podcast ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Support us to produce more great content with a small contribution: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/booksonmyms Share your reaction by leaving us your voice message via this link http://anchor.fm/booksonmymind/2023-02-1650 minBooks On My Mind21. Master your thoughts by Thibaut Meurisse - Part 2It is often said that your thoughts determine your actions. On our journey of figuring out and learning what factors affect our mental wellness we came across this book by Thibaut Meurisse. Our emotions often contribute to our thoughts (easily a chicken and an egg situation ;)) and what actions we eventually take in line with those thoughts and emotions. Expanding on our previous book by Brene Brown, The Atlas of the soul, Thibaut goes even deeper on factors that affect our emotions and how to manage and eventually grow from them for actions more aligned to what we would like...2023-02-1537 minBooks On My Mind20. Master your emotions by Thibaut Meurisse - Part 1It is often said that your thoughts determine your actions. On our journey of figuring out and learning what factors affect our mental wellness we came across this book by Thibaut Meurisse. Our emotions often contribute to our thoughts (easily a chicken and an egg situation ;)) and what actions we eventually take in line with those thoughts and emotions. Expanding on our previous book by Brene Brown, The Atlas of the soul, Thibaut goes even deeper on factors that affect our emotions and how to manage and eventually grow from them for actions more aligned to what we would like...2023-02-0935 minBooks On My Mind19. Christmas SpecialMental Health Emergency Contacts in South Africa
If you or anyone you know are in a crisis or may be in danger,
Please use the following Emergency Contacts to get immediate help:
Adcock Ingram Depression and Anxiety Helpline:
0800 70 80 90
ADHD Helpline:
0800 55 44 33
Akeso Psychiatric Response Unit 24 Hour:
0861 435 787
Department of Social Development Substance Abuse 24hr helpline:
0800 12 13 14
SMS
32312
Dr Reddy’s Help Line:
0800 21 22 23
Pharmadynamics Police & Trauma Line:
0800 20 50 26
SADAG Mental Health Line:
011 234 4837
Suicide Crisis Line:
0800 567 567
SMS
31393
South African Police Service Crime Stop:
0800 600 10111
Ambulance & Fire Brigade:
010177
Netcare 911:2022-12-2225 minBooks On My Mind18. Atlas of the heart by Brene Brown - Part 2In this episode we continue to discuss the importance of being in touch with how you are feeling to be able to more accurately express yourself for better connections with loved ones. From romantic relationships, friendships, parent - child relations and all other relations. Brene Brown, a world-renowned researcher of hard emotions like shame and vulnerability, through this book broadens our vocabulary on types of emotions and helps us understand ourselves by providing the true definitions to these emotions. Is this relevant to the African/Black context? ... Listen-in to find out our point of view!
🎤📝 Show your suppor...2022-12-1822 minBooks On My Mind17. Atlas of the heart by Brene Brown - Part 1In this episode we discuss the importance of being in touch with how you are feeling to be able to more accurately express yourself for better connections with loved ones. From romantic relationships, friendships, parent - child relations and all other relations. Brene Brown, a world-renowned researcher of hard emotions like shame and vulnerability, through this book broadens our vocabulary on types of emotions and helps us understand ourselves by providing the true definitions to these emotions. Is this relevant to the African/Black context? ... Listen-in to find out our point of view!
🎤📝 Show your support by subscr...2022-12-0126 minBooks On My Mind16. African Feature: Past and present black inventionsThis feature will easily go down as one of our top three most favourite for many years to come. In our research we have learned that the roots of mental dis-ease go very deep and wide especially in the African context. Shinning the light on past achievements has the potential of making the road ahead brighter. When you know who you are it is much easier to apply modern psychology breakthroughs to help you with alleviating real time suffering from real time challenges as you chase your dreams. In this episode we look at historical black excellence that should inform...2022-11-1747 minBooks On My Mind15. The confident comeback by Tombozi Mbewe-NcubeThis is our very first live author interview :-) and we are so proud that it is a local author and book. Local is lekker!
Tombozi talks to us about how she struggled and then triumphed a difficult phase of unemployment in her life. In her book, she shares her experiences in an empowering way that can help anyone take the first step out of depression. We are so privileged to have interviewed her because many talented and skilled South Africans are going through this, with the unemployment rate 34% (StatsSA 2022). Join Tombozi's community here https://www.facebook.c...2022-11-0340 min
Books On My Mind14. Meet Nothemba Belle, the PaleontologistKnowing who you are and where you come from plays a major factor in our mental well-being and how we show up in the world. On this first episode of our special feature on African History, we have a conversation with Nothemba Belle who studied Paleantology at Wits University. With her extensive knowledge on times before humankind as well as the beginnings of humankind renders her best positioned to school us about early life in Africa. She talks about how the first people spread out to the rest of the world. We have learnt a lot! and are certain...2022-10-2738 minBooks On My Mind13: What happened to you? by Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Bruce PerryWe discuss what we learnt from the book ' What happened to you?' by Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Bruce Perry and how it resonates or contradicts with our lived experience in South Africa. The book looks at how our earliest life experiences shape our lives far down the road and provides powerful scientific and emotional insights into the behavioural patterns so many of us struggle to understand. In this episode we highlight some helpful solutions that will no doubt shed some light on your own wellbeing. Listen in. 🎤📝 Show your support by subscribing reviewing our podcast ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Buy the book on Amazon via...2022-10-2052 minBooks On My Mind12: Back with a BANG !!!It’s a been a minute! Your favourite hosts Mbali and Visa are back with a very meaty line-up for Season 2. Join us as we continue exploring and enquiring in search for solutions that can alleviate suffering in our society. Poem by Musawenkosi Tshoaele 🎤📝 Show your support by subscribing reviewing our podcast ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Send your contributions to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/booksonmyms so that we can continue bringing you great content.2022-10-1324 minBooks On My Mind11. SEASON FINALE - Building bridges in our society here (Africa) and abroadIn this episode we reflect on lessons learnt from the past 10 episodes and look at how we can build bridges of healing within our society in South Africa, Africa and abroad. Our friend Dontae Watson, an experienced educator based in the US who is interested in topics on mental-health and Africa-America relations weighs in on the causes of mental health from a different perspective. Enjoy!
Announcement of Season 2 will be on our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/booksonmymind_africa/
2022-08-1130 minBooks On My Mind10: Women’s day specialHappy Women’s Day!
In case you are wondering how you could make a real difference in Women’s lives this month and beyond, we outline simple but practical things that you (men and women) can do to
Firstly, ground yourself and find your authenticity.
Secondly, support women in meaningful ways that heal our society.
Go take action and make a difference!2022-08-0912 minBooks On My Mind09: The world looks like this from here by Kopano Ratele - The closingIn this episode we do the final analysis on the lessons learned from this marvellous book 'The world looks like this from here' by Professor Kopano Ratele. A deeply insightful and adventurous read.
Please share your reaction by leaving us your voice message via this link http://anchor.fm/booksonmymind/ Please also rate and review this podcast so that we can reach more people with this good 'good' :)2022-08-0444 minBooks On My Mind08: The world looks like this from here by Kopano Ratele - Our second raw reactionsThe book 'The world looks like this from here' by Professor Kopano Ratele is about African Psychology. The author is an eminent professor of psychology based in South Africa, and he is sharing why it is important to have psychology that situates African realities at the centre of its theory and African people’s experiences at the centre of its practice.
Link https://anchor.fm/booksonmymind/2022-07-2832 minBooks On My Mind07: The world looks like this from here by Kopano Ratele - Our first reactionEvery time we read a new awesome book like this one, 'The world looks like this from here' by Kopano Ratele, we get triggered with raw emotions and the first thing we do is to call each other to discuss and debate the parts of the book that are triggering and why. In our first book review we cut-off this raw reaction and only share the polished version for a number of reasons. This time, we decided to share the raw reaction as it is most reflective of the impact of learnings we get from these books. We hope you...2022-07-2133 minBooks On My Mind06: Going deeper with Fran the CounselorIn this episode following concepts we picked up in our review of the book “The Way of Integrity” Fran gives us her view on the different stages of transitional growth that we all go through and how to approach them. She gives insight on handling trauma, creating boundaries and choosing a life of your dreams. Book your first counseling session with Fran via her practice @philososanctuary on Instagram and TikTok or on WhatsApp business line 063 777 2908 - https://www.instagram.com/pholisosanctuary/
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Books On My Mind05: Meet Fran, the CounselorIn this episode we interview Fran Dyakopu, a licensed Counselor who has made mental health counseling accessible and affordable via her online platforms. Fran is also an educator and in this episode, she shares her journey to counselling and some shocking insights about how certain race groups in our community struggle the most from anxiety and depression related illnesses. Book your first counseling session with Fran via her practice @philososanctuary on Instagram and TikTok or on WhatsApp business line 063 777 2908 - https://www.instagram.com/pholisosanctuary/
We love to hear from you, so leave your voice note feedback...2022-07-0730 minBooks On My Mind04: Meet the hostsIn this episode we share who we are as the hosts of Books on my mind, our personal history and intentions for the future. You are welcome to leave us your voice note feedback via this link https://anchor.fm/booksonmymind/2022-06-3035 minBooks On My Mind03: The way of integrity by Martha Beck - Voice NotesIn this episode we share some personal stories our listeners posted after the book review of 'The way of integrity' by Martha Beck. Leave us your voice note feedback via this link https://anchor.fm/booksonmymind/message2022-06-2317 minBooks On My Mind02: The way of integrity by Martha Beck (Part 2)We discuss what we learnt from the book and how it resonates or contradicts with our lived experience in South Africa.
The book: The Way of Integrity, is about finding a path to your true self, not the avatar you present to the world as a way of fitting in, but the person you were born to be.
The author: Martha Beck (PhD) is a Harvard-trained sociologist, world-renowned coach and New York Times bestselling author. She has published nine non-fiction books, one novel, and more than 200 magazine articles. She is a life coach and a speaker who specializes in helping...2022-06-1631 minBooks On My Mind01: The way of integrity by Martha Beck (Part 1)We discuss what we learnt from the book and how it resonates or contradicts with our lived experience in South Africa.
The book: The Way of Integrity, is about finding a path to your true self, not the avatar you present to the world as a way of fitting in, but the person you were born to be.
The author: Martha Beck (PhD) is a Harvard-trained sociologist, world-renowned coach and New York Times bestselling author. She has published nine non-fiction books, one novel, and more than 200 magazine articles. She is a life coach and a speaker who specializes in helping...2022-06-1023 minBooks On My MindBooks On My Mind (Trailer)2022-05-1901 min