South Africa is the most internet-addicted country. Dr Marlena Kruger, Digital Wellness Expert, Coach, Founder of the Technolife Wise Foundation, and Owner of MindUnique Education, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about internet addiction. She shares more about why we are so addicted to the internet, how you can reverse the affects of internet addiction as well as how to be digitally well. 

South Africa is the most internet-addicted country. Dr Marlena Kruger, Digital Wellness Expert, Coach, Founder of the Technolife Wise Foundation, and Owner of MindUnique Education, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about internet addiction. She shares more about why we are so addicted to the internet, how you can reverse the affects of internet addiction as well as how to be digitally well.

Leigh-Anne hosts the The Morning Show, Monday to Friday on Good Hope FM

Leigh-Anne Williams

The Morning Show is all about bringing you the latest and the greatest in entertainment, information and the best music to keep you going in the office, at home or on your mid-morning drives. show aims to empower, educate, inform and entertain. Hosted by the sensational Leigh-Anne Williams, this all-female show aims to empower, educate, inform and tackle important issues relating to women and men’s health, managing finances, gender inequality and the promoting and uplifting of women empowerment. They pride themselves on delivering high quality and engaging content, something that any client can leverage to boost the distribution of their brand’s message. They will go out of their way to surpass expectations.

Presenter: Leigh-Anne Williams

News & Traffic: Sandra Rosenberg

Producer: Delucia Daniels

The Morning Show is all about bringing you the latest and the greatest in entertainment, information and the best music to keep you going in the office, at home or on your mid-morning drives. show aims to empower, educate, inform and entertain. Hosted by the sensational Leigh-Anne Williams, this all-female show aims to empower, educate, inform and tackle important issues relating to women and men’s health, managing finances, gender inequality and the promoting and uplifting of women empowerment. They pride themselves on delivering high quality and engaging content, something that any client can leverage to boost the distribution of their brand’s message. They will go out of their way to surpass expectations.
Presenter: Leigh-Anne Williams
News &amp; Traffic: Sandra Rosenberg
Producer: Delucia Daniels

The Morning Show

Wellness Wednesday: Dr Marlena Kruger (Internet Addiction)

Topic:
Breaking the Cycle of Period Poverty: Restoring Dignity,
Keeping Girls in School and Empowering the Next Generation

Period poverty affects thousands of girls across South Africa,
preventing many from attending school simply because they
cannot afford menstrual hygiene products. Beyond the
financial burden, it also impacts confidence, mental well-
being, academic performance and future opportunities.

Founded by Lindsay Adams, #AgainstPeriodPoverty is
working to change that reality by providing sanitary
products, menstrual health education, youth leadership
programmes and innovative initiatives such as sanitary pad
vending machines. Since its establishment, the organisation
has supported more than 160 schools across the Western
Cape, ensuring that girls can continue their education with
dignity and confidence.

More Info:
Lindsay Adams is the Founder and CEO of
#AgainstPeriodPoverty, a movement dedicated to restoring

dignity and creating equal opportunities for girls through
menstrual health advocacy and access to sanitary products.
Her passion was sparked after witnessing two girls
repeatedly miss school because they could not afford
sanitary pads. What began as one act of compassion has
grown into a nationally recognized organization that
continues to transform the lives of thousands of young
women.
Today, #AgainstPeriodPoverty partners with schools,
businesses, government departments and community
organization's to provide menstrual hygiene products,
menstrual health education, leadership development
through the APP Ambassadors Programme and sustainable
solutions that address period poverty.

Vision
To create a South Africa where every girl has access to
menstrual hygiene products, clean running water, safe
sanitation facilities and menstrual health education, allowing
her to pursue her education, realize her full potential and live
with dignity, confidence and hope.


Mission
To eliminate period poverty by providing menstrual hygiene
products, promoting menstrual health education, advocating
for access to clean water and safe sanitation, developing
future leaders through the APP Ambassadors Programme
and building sustainable partnerships that empower girls and
strengthen communities.

Topic: Breaking the Cycle of Period Poverty: Restoring Dignity, Keeping Girls in School and Empowering the Next Generation
Period poverty affects thousands of girls across South Africa, preventing many from attending school simply because they cannot afford menstrual hygiene products. Beyond the financial burden, it also impacts confidence, mental well- being, academic performance and future opportunities.
Founded by Lindsay Adams, #AgainstPeriodPoverty is working to change that reality by providing sanitary products, menstrual health education, youth leadership programmes and innovative initiatives such as sanitary pad vending machines. Since its establishment, the organisation has supported more than 160 schools across the Western Cape, ensuring that girls can continue their education with dignity and confidence.
More Info: Lindsay Adams is the Founder and CEO of #AgainstPeriodPoverty, a movement dedicated to restoring
dignity and creating equal opportunities for girls through menstrual health advocacy and access to sanitary products. Her passion was sparked after witnessing two girls repeatedly miss school because they could not afford sanitary pads. What began as one act of compassion has grown into a nationally recognized organization that continues to transform the lives of thousands of young women. Today, #AgainstPeriodPoverty partners with schools, businesses, government departments and community organization's to provide menstrual hygiene products, menstrual health education, leadership development through the APP Ambassadors Programme and sustainable solutions that address period poverty.
Vision To create a South Africa where every girl has access to menstrual hygiene products, clean running water, safe sanitation facilities and menstrual health education, allowing her to pursue her education, realize her full potential and live with dignity, confidence and hope.
 Mission To eliminate period poverty by providing menstrual hygiene products, promoting menstrual health education, advocating for access to clean water and safe sanitation, developing future leaders through the APP Ambassadors Programme and building sustainable partnerships that empower girls and strengthen communities.

Warrior Woman Interview - Lindsay Adams, Founder & CEO of  #AgainstPeriodPoverty 

Topic:
The ''Empathy Tax'' – The Hidden Financial Cost of Caring
As South Africa's population ages, more adults, especially
women are finding themselves caring for aging parents while
also managing careers, raising children, and running
households.


This often comes at a hidden personal cost known as the
"Empathy Tax'' It refers to the emotional, financial, and career
sacrifices people make while caring for loved ones.


Research shows that women are more likely to:
● Reduce their working hours or leave employment to
become caregivers.
● Miss out on promotions and career growth.
● Spend a significant portion of their own income on
caring for family members.
● Experience higher levels of stress, burnout and
financial strain.
Experts also refer to this as the ''daughterhood penalty''
highlighting how daughters often become the primary
caregivers for ageing parents.


As South Africans continue to face the rising cost of living,
these responsibilities can become even more challenging,
making conversations around planning, support systems and
shared caregiving more important than ever.

Topic: The ''Empathy Tax'' &ndash; The Hidden Financial Cost of Caring As South Africa's population ages, more adults, especially women are finding themselves caring for aging parents while also managing careers, raising children, and running households.
 This often comes at a hidden personal cost known as the "Empathy Tax'' It refers to the emotional, financial, and career sacrifices people make while caring for loved ones.
 Research shows that women are more likely to: ● Reduce their working hours or leave employment to become caregivers. ● Miss out on promotions and career growth. ● Spend a significant portion of their own income on caring for family members. ● Experience higher levels of stress, burnout and financial strain. Experts also refer to this as the ''daughterhood penalty'' highlighting how daughters often become the primary caregivers for ageing parents.
 As South Africans continue to face the rising cost of living, these responsibilities can become even more challenging, making conversations around planning, support systems and shared caregiving more important than ever.

Wellness Wednesday Interview -Farzana Botha, Senior Communications Manager at Sanlam Risk and Savings

Talking Points: Invisible Disability
A topic that affects millions of people but is often overlooked
because these conditions aren&#39;t immediately apparent.


When many people hear the word disability, they tend to think
of a visible physical disability, such as someone using a
wheelchair, a walking aid or a white cane. However, not all
disabilities can be seen. Many people live with conditions that
are physical, neurological, developmental or related to mental
health, and although they may appear &quot;fine&quot; on the outside,
they face significant challenges every day.


We're focusrf on invisible disabilities—conditions that
aren''t always obvious to others but can have a profound
impact on a persons daily life. Joining us to unpack this
important conversation is Occupational Therapist Mapitso.

Talking Points: Invisible Disability A topic that affects millions of people but is often overlooked because these conditions aren&amp;#39;t immediately apparent.
 When many people hear the word disability, they tend to think of a visible physical disability, such as someone using a wheelchair, a walking aid or a white cane. However, not all disabilities can be seen. Many people live with conditions that are physical, neurological, developmental or related to mental health, and although they may appear &amp;quot;fine&amp;quot; on the outside, they face significant challenges every day.
 We're focusrf on invisible disabilities&mdash;conditions that aren''t always obvious to others but can have a profound impact on a persons daily life. Joining us to unpack this important conversation is Occupational Therapist Mapitso.

Wellness Wednesday: Dr Marlena Kruger (Internet Addiction)

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