Clement Manyathela speaks to Adele Pillay, who is a life coach and parenting coach, about what a pushover parent is and how parents can guard against being one.

Thabo Shole-Mashao speaks to Nozipho Mbatha, Parenting coach 

Guest: Liane Lurie | Clinical psychologist

What are some of the tensions and challenging that arise between different generations? How do we resolve such conflicts and manage time spent with family members of differing ages and generations?

Guest: Megan De Beyer, world-renowned parenting expert and psychologist

Guest: Dorianne Cara Weil “Dr D”, Clinical and organizational psychologist

It’s the most wonderful time of the year... if you get along with your extended family. The reality for most, though? There’s a lot of room for conflict during the hectic holiday months. How do we deal with issues of confrontation and conflict at this time? 

The holiday season has begun. Covid-19 has dramatically increased feelings of isolation and uncertainty – fear of whether we will cope can freeze us into inaction. Traditions and celebrations may have to be different this year and those mourning the death of a loved one during the pandemic can be faced with overwhelming emotions. GriefShare facilitator, Coralie Deas, helps us tackle this difficult time for those mourning the loss of loved ones.

We focus on the health and psycho-social aspects of starting a family or planning for one. 

Clement is joined by Trained Counsellor Dulcy Rubushe about friends that become part of one’s family and the needed boundaries.

Clement discusses the long-term affects on children who become caregivers and parental figures while they are still young. 

Dr Eve helps us make sense of the ongoing effects of childhood trauma experiences and how it may manifest later in life as adults. 

Clement is joined by Clinical Psychologist Jeanie Cave about the effects of sibling comparison on children

Is there ever a 'right' time to talk to our children about race? How should one approach the subject with caution and sensitivity? Psychologist, Irene Motaung, helps us tackle this topic. 

Ruth Ancer helps us deal with the loss of a parent or guardian. Is there ever a way to overcome the grief? 

Clement speaks to Nthabiseng Lebina, Social Worker in Private Practise about discussing sex and sexuality with children   

Clement speaks to Hayden Knibbs navigate the often emotional toll Adoption takes on all parties involved. 

Counselling social worker, Irene Motaung, helps us with the difficult conversations we need to have with our children and families about raising children who may identify as LGBTIQ. 

Clement is joined by Wilma Calvert, who is a  Counselor from the Family Life Centre about the unique relationship that some daughters have with their fathers

Hayden Knibbs helps us through the difficult conversations we need to have if living with a family member who suffers from addiction. 

Ruth Ancer 

Clement is joined by Clinical Psychologist Charity Mkone about children dealing with rejection from their parents

This week, Clement chats to Psychologist Lerato Msimanga about childhood traumas and how they filter into our adult lives.

Clinical psychologist, Jeanie Cave', warns us about the dangerous addiction manifesting around our obsession with personal development and self improvement. 

Clement is joined by Clinical Psychologist  Hayden Knibbs who takes us through the healing stages after dealing with prejudice. 

Clement and Ruth Ancer discuss the reasons why some of us refuse to adhere to COVID19 regulations. 

Clinical psychologist Hayden Knibbs 

Guest: Ruth Ancer | Clinical Psychologist 

Eusebius spoke to psychologist Khosi Jiyane about learned optimism

Eusebius and psychiatrist Dr Shadi Motlana explored the implications of covid-19 for grief and grieving: from the disruption of how we show our last respects to a deceased person, grieving the loss of social etiquette and much else in between 

Jeanie Cave, clinical psychologist 

Eusebius and clinical psychologist, Ruth Ancer, talk about how we can use humour to manage our anxiety, fear and tension at this time. 

Prof Mark Solms (neuropsychologist, UCT) joined Eusebius to help us make sense of reports of people having unusually vivid dreams during this lockdown period 

Khosi Jiyane, clinical psychologist ends us off by explaining to Eusebius what family rituals are, where they come from and how they develop while touching base on the purpose/function they serve.

Eusebius and clinical psychologist Hayden Knibbs explored intense desires that may be surfacing during this COVID-19 pandemic to repair ruptured relationships as we all reflect privately on what truly matters most. 

Nickolaus Bauer speaks to Shando Theron, Matrimonial expert on the dilemma separated/divorced parents are facing as movement of children is prohibited during the lockdown. 

Ruth Ancer helps us deal with the anxiety our children and teens may be facing now that schools are closed and families are forced to self isolate. 

Eusebius spoke to Dr Mashadi Motlana (specialist psychiatrist) joined us to talk about mental health, in the context of COVID-19.

Clinical psychologist, Hayden Knibbs, gives us the tools to navigate infidelity and affairs in a digital and social media age when loyalty and honesty may be compromised. 

 In Family matters this week we discuss Imposter Syndrome, what it means, how it is used as a coping mechanisms and does it extend beyond the racial divide. 

Jeanie Cave explains why adults are the bullies in certain scenarios, what to do as a victim of bullying, but most importantly, why do adults bully?

In Family Matters- Andisiwe Hlungwane from the DG Murray trust discusses how parents can be actively become involved and ENGAGED in their children's upbringing and schooling.

 Eusebius speaks to Ruth Ancer, Clinical psychologist who emphasizes the importance of saying no in order to protect our boundaries, practice self-care and growth.   

Hayden Knibbs, clinical psychologist, takes us through the human behaviours that create good and bad habits, and how we can break harmful habits and create new ones. 

In our family matters feature, psychiatrist, Dr Mashadi Motlana, takes us through the symptoms, definitions and prevalence of PMS among South African women. 

Jeanie Cave guides us through the torrid world of our emotions and how instead of controlling them, we should learn to work with them and manage them instead.