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The Grief We Grow Around
THE GRIEF WE GROW AROUND
Mind Over Matter Psych Talks | Season 3 Episode 3 | Written Reflection A few weeks ago marked twenty one years since my dad passed away. Twenty one years sounds like enough time that people quietly assume the grief must be finished by now, that after two decades life has surely settled into something that…
THE SEASON OF DOING TOO MUCH
Mind Over Matter Psych Talks | Season 3 Episode 2 | Written Reflection There’s a particular phrase that kept circling back to me over the past few months, through postgraduate deadlines, research, work and all the ordinary demands of trying to keep several parts of a life moving forward at once. The season of doing…
HIDDEN CHEMICALS, HIDDEN MESSAGES
Mind Over Matter Psych Talks | Season 3 Episode 1 | Written Reflection There’s a particular kind of unease that comes from learning something uncomfortable about a product you’ve trusted since puberty. Earlier this year, researchers at the University of the Free State published findings that did exactly that for a lot of South African…
TEARS FOUNDATION
Mind Over Matter Psych Talks | Season 2 Episode 11 | Guest Conversation Join us for a meaningful conversation with Celeste Louw, General Operations Manager at the TEARS Foundation, as we explore mental health, trauma, and healing in the context of gender-based violence in South Africa. We discuss the experiences survivors may face when reaching…
SLIP
Mind Over Matter Psych Talks | Season 2 Episode 10 | Guest Conversation In this conversation, we are joined by Mallary Tenore Tarpley, author of Slip, as she shares her personal experience of eating disorder recovery and the complexities that can come with it. Mallary explores the idea of the “middle place” — the space…
MISSION CONNECTION
Mind Over Matter Psych Talks | Season 2 Episode 9 | Guest Conversation We are thrilled to welcome Ashley Pena, National Executive Director for Mission Connection and Vice President of Outpatient Services, to the conversation. Ashley shares her expertise on holistic, personalised care, the importance of making mental health services more accessible, and how technology,…
THE BUDDHIST RETREAT CENTRE
Mind Over Matter Psych Talks | Season 2 Episode 8 | Guest Conversation Nestled in the serene landscape of Ixopo, KwaZulu-Natal, the Buddhist Retreat Centre is a Natural Heritage Site and renowned meditation centre dedicated to inner peace and wellbeing. In this conversation, we speak to resident volunteer William Parker about the centre’s history, mission,…
CHANGES REHAB
Mind Over Matter Psych Talks | Season 2 Episode 7 | Guest Conversation Join us as we speak to Kate Saxton, Counselling Psychologist and Group Practice Director at Changes Rehab in Johannesburg, for an insightful conversation about the complex nature of addiction. We explore common myths and misconceptions surrounding addiction and discuss Changes Rehab’s multifaceted…
BROTHER IN ARMS DRUG RECOVERY CENTRE
Mind Over Matter Psych Talks | Season 2 Episode 6 | Guest Conversation Listen to Jade Percival of Brother In Arms Drug Recovery Centre as he shares his personal journey of transformation and recovery, and how his own experiences led him to a life of purpose, meaning, and helping others. Mind Over Matter.
CHERRYWOOD HOUSE REHABILITATION CENTER
Mind Over Matter Psych Talks | Season 2 Episode 5 | Guest Conversation In our latest conversation, we are joined by Eric Roets, Clinic Manager at Cherrywood House Rehabilitation Centre. Nestled in the tranquil semi-rural landscape of Constantia, Cape Town, we explore their world-class approach to addiction treatment and the holistic care that supports individuals…
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