Calm, Clear & Helpful

Does your day sometimes rush past, leaving you little time to notice the good things in life, others or yourself? Digital product specialist Jonathan Blaauw introduces Preflection, a free app offering mood-matched reflection questions that clarify today and help us meet tomorrow feeling more grounded. He discusses the gratitude journal that didn’t work, the rollercoaster ride of developing Preflection, exploring our core values and “not needing to do more to be more.” preflection.app · This episode's podcast notes and photograph · www.mariettesnyman.co.za · www.facebook.com · www.instagram.com · www.linkedin.com

Are you part of the younger generation, and feeling unsure or concerned about the future? Answering a deeper sense of purpose, software engineer, website designer & digital marketer Kevin Beers offers stories and life lessons as guidance to younger men. He understands growing up without a male role model, wondering what manhood truly looks like, doubting his own value and contribution to the world, and struggling with mental illness. Kevin speaks about the learning curve attached to creating his digital ISeeHopeProject and sincere appreciation of Gen Z. ISeeHope on YouTube · This episode's podcast notes and photographs · www.mariettesnyman.co.za · www.facebook.com · www.instagram.com · www.linkedin.com

Did you know that there can be a split between the voice and the body? Voice teacher, embodied healing guide, and singer/songwriter Anna Beaumont discusses this misalignment. She explains how she uses singing, the body’s energy system, psychology and spirituality to help singers and non-singers heal and uncover their natural voice. www.annabeaumont.com · This episode's podcast notes and photographs · www.mariettesnyman.co.za · www.facebook.com · www.instagram.com · www.linkedin.com

Psychologist Martsie Dreyer experienced hearing loss, a ringing in the ears, spinning vertigo, nausea, and other symptoms for five years before Ménière’s disease was diagnosed. She explores the deep-seated insecurities and limitations around this condition and explains how she implements her background in music and psychology to manage attacks, anxiety and loss. Martsie’s refusal to let her chronic condition dictate her life is an inspiration to others. This episode's podcast notes and photograph · www.mariettesnyman.co.za · www.facebook.com · www.instagram.com · www.linkedin.com

Finding herself on the other side of the microphone, Mariette answers The Journey To Here podcast host Michael Glenister’s probing questions on being faced with retrenchment at 60, rebuilding her identity, and pivoting from magazine journalism to running a wellness platform and podcast series. She considers what sustained her and shares 5 suggestions for reinventing oneself. This episode's podcast notes and photograph · www.mariettesnyman.co.za · www.facebook.com · www.instagram.com · www.linkedin.com