



Health: Hormonal changes affecting your hearing
Pippa Hudson speaks with Olivia Blackbeard, Head of Audiology at Spec-Savers, about how the hormonal and biological changes during pregnancy and menopause can affect the delicate structures involved in hearing. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from ha…

Health: Obstetric violence - How some women are treated during pregnancy and birth
Pippa Hudson speaks to Dr Mmatshilo Motsei and Zilungile Silinda, who received a distinction for her work on obstetric violence. Dr Motsei recently published a book called Ways of Being Born, which speaks to the topic too. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour …

Health: New research unit focusses on Pre-Eclampsia
Pippa Hudson speaks to Professor Catherine Cluver, who leads a new research unit at Stellenbosch University, dedicated to advancing our understanding of preeclampsia and finding better ways to prevent, diagnose and treat it. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour r…

Health: Focus on Lipoedema Awareness Month
Pippa Hudson speaks to Vascular Surgeon Dr Laura Redman about one of the lesser-known vein conditions, Lipoedema. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show …

Health: Dealing with congestion with Dr. Michael Mol
Pippa Hudson speaks to Dr Michael Mol back about congestion and what we can do to support more comfortable breathing. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is your respite from hard news, a space to explore, taste, read, and reflect. Hosted by former journalist Pippa Hudson, the show embraces lifestyle in all …

Health: Men’s health issues in the spotlight
Saskia Falken, standing in for Pippa Hudson, speaks to Dr Wayne Riback, Chief Medical Officer at Medshield Medical Scheme, about men’s health issues and why knowing a few key health numbers can make all the difference. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is your respite from hard news, a space to explore, tas…

Health: Managing urinary incontinence
Saskia Falken, standing in for Pippa Hudson, speaks to Dr Colin Montgomery, a urogynaecologist at Mediclinic Stellenbosch, about a condition that affects millions of women around the world: urinary incontinence. They discuss how embarrassment, stigma and limited access to treatment mean that many …

Health: Dealing with colds and flu this winter
Saskia Falken, standing in for Pippa Hudson, speaks to Dr Michael Mol, about colds and flu and how best to handle it. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is your respite from hard news, a space to explore, taste, read, and reflect. Hosted by former journalist Pippa Hudson, the show embraces lifestyle in all …

Health: The importance of good sleep
Pippa Hudsonspeaks to Dr Sarel Theron, a neurologist at the Mediclinic Durbanville, about the fact that not getting enough good-quality sleep has broader ramifications than just feeling tired at work the next day. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is your respite from hard news, a space to explore, taste, …

Health: Keloids – how to identify and treat
Pippa Hudsonspeaks to dermatologist Dr Zandile Spengana about keloids, which are benign raised scars on the skin, and how to treat them. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is your respite from hard news, a space to explore, taste, read, and reflect. Hosted by former journalist Pippa Hudson, the show embrace…