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.

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.

Society has a narrow lens when it comes to autism, writes the mom of a nine-year-old diagnosed with high-functioning autism. “Many find it easier to label a little boy than to challenge their own biases and become better, more inclusive adults. And so, they never get to know the kind, gentle, snuggly, clever little boy that I get to call my son.” Read social worker Mariette Cawood’s moving letter – “not a story of pity, but a call for awareness.”

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.

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.

Hou kommer oor jou tiener jou snags wakker? Wil jy graag beter verstaan wat jou kind voel en dink? ‘n Psigiater vertroud met adolessensie gee riglyne oor tienerontwikkeling, normale tienergedrag, groepsgerigtheid, selfone, dwelms, en wat goeie ouerskap behels.

Following divorce, arrear maintenance can have a devastating financial and emotional impact on children and primary caregivers. Family mediator Anneke Greyvenstein introduces the Maintenance Order Management System, which allows arrear maintenance to reflect on a maintenance debtor’s credit profile. Discover how to recover arrear maintenance with interest, and how the Co-Parent App can help divorced parents limit misunderstandings and conflict.

Ons praat meestal moeilik oor die dood. Wanneer iemand ná aan ons wegval, kan rousmart ons onverhoeds betrap en selfs van ander vervreem. Ds. Braam Klopper, pastorale terapeut en rouspesialis, verduidelik hoe  persoonlikheid, geslag en ander faktore rousmart kan beïnvloed. Die nodige insig kan paartjies en individue toerus om mekaar se leed en optrede beter te begryp.

How can childhood trauma impede professionals’ personal impact power and career success? Executive coach Gail Cameron explains how unforeseen change can trigger the effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences, often linked to large-group trauma and transgenerational transmission. She outlines a mindfulness-based, 3-step solution which can restore self-regard and shift limiting beliefs.

Did you know that ADHD in women is often overlooked because their symptoms present as overachievement, disorganisation or emotional sensitivity rather than the hyperactivity commonly linked with ADHD?  Wellness coach Marina Wildt cites recent research findings, explaining how women - unlike men - internalise ADHD symptoms, frequently leading to perfectionism, anxiety and burnout. She includes practical advice for female as well as male ADHD-ers.

Joernalis Julian Jansen praat openhartig oor die lewe ná 60 – ‘n ander werksritme, ‘n nuwe benadering teenoor toksiese mense en Cecelia Jacobs, die “nommerpas vrou.” Hy gesels oor sy 3 grootste persoonlike traumas, hoe om ‘n konstruk van lewensuitdagings in groei en persoonlike geluk te omskep, en die wens om jou kinders in jou hande te hou.

Is your pet’s well-being close to your heart? Veterinarian Dr Marlene Siegel explains what integrative, holistic health care entails and why finding the root cause of any challenge is crucial in order to ensure long-term health. She discusses deficiency, toxicity, mitochondrial dysfunction and trapped emotions as causes of dis-ease, and offers advice on testing and other practical matters.  

If the point of my platform is to offer relief to visitors experiencing challenges like anxiety, grief, relationship concerns, health issues or exhaustion, I should take some of my own medicine, right? Time I took a break! You’re invited to keep my platform company while I opt out of work routines till January the 7th.

Neuroscience shows that Mom’s brain changes as she expects, births and nurtures her baby. How about Dad’s brain, or that of a foster mom or caretaker? Cozette Laubser explains how certain areas in the brain shrink or grow, how close contact with a baby “rewards” parents with feel-good hormones, and how being nurtured helps children develop a regulated nervous system. She reassures parents that parenting means growing a skill set and offers advice on exhaustion and moms returning to work.

How about gifting someone close to your heart with an audio recording containing special memories, stories, insights, advice, good wishes or your sincere love and appreciation, packaged as a gift that keeps on giving? You can listen to an example by scrolling down.

Nuuskierigheid, ‘n honger na kennis, ‘n ondersoekende gees – die Engelse woord curiosity word moeilik vertaal. Tap jou kind se onophoudelike vrae soms jou energie? Lees waarom jy sy of haar weetlus moet aanvuur! Vind uit wat die 3 soorte nuuskierigheid en "produktiewe frustrasie" behels, en kry wenke om ‘n nuuskierige agie te help kweek.

Why do some traumatic experiences remain unprocessed? Post-traumatic growth specialist Sinta Ebersohn discusses the two components of trauma, the top 5 stressors, resilience as a set of skills and a growth process that can help us deal with whatever life throws at us.

Al ooit daaraan gedink om iemand ná aan jou hart te verras met ‘n onverwagse geskenk? Luister gerus na die voorbeeld hieronder.

Is selfdood selfsugtig? Kan naasbestaandes voorkom dat iemand hul eie lewe neem? Riette Rust praat oor haar man, JD, se selfdood, die stigma wat aan selfdood kleef, die hoe en hoekoms, die rouproses - en dat dit moontlik is om weer op te staan en opreg gelukkig te wees.

What’s the difference between an inheritance and a legacy? Dr Melodie de Jager explores fostering our connection with those we cherish while we’re very much alive, since we actively grow our legacy every day. She invites Mariette to talk about her “Gift podcasts” - a way to honour loved ones, strengthen relationships, and create an extraordinary keepsake.