



Wellbeing: What is Transcendental Meditation and how does it work?
Gugs Mhlungu is joined by Lulama Ntozini, Transcendental meditation teacher ,exploring what Transcendental Meditation is, along with its benefits, potential risks, and how it differs from other meditation practices. Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 7…

Wellbeing: Eye Care 101: Basic eye care everyone should know
Gugs Mhlungu is joined by Sibusiso Layton Gumede, Optometrist, sharing practical tips for maintaining good eye health, the importance of keeping hands clean, practicing proper eye hygiene, staying safe when applying or installing eyelashes, and having regular eye screenings as part of a good eye-ca…

Understanding how the endocrine system works
Gugs Mhlungu chats to Dr Eularnia Bok-McMinn, Reproductive Endocrinologist in the wellbeing segment on understanding the endocrine system. What are hormones, how do they work and wellness myths about our hormonal system? Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning …

Wellbeing: Period blood testing: The future of cervical cancer screening?
Gugs Mhlungu is joined by Dr Neelan Pillay, Gynaecologist & Sub-specialist in Reproductive Medicine & Endocrine, discussing the latest advancements in cervical cancer screening including groundbreaking research into using period blood as a potentially accurate and convenient method for detecting ea…

Wellbeing: Looking at the sleep position that could be hurting you
Gugs Mhlungu is joined by Dr Alison Bentley, Restonic Sleep specialist, exploring how certain sleeping positions such as the so-called “T-rex” position can impact your health and how curling your arms tightly toward your chest may lead to numbness, restricted circulation, and even potential nerve d…

Wellbeing: Looking at skincare truths people don’t like hearing
Gugs Mhlungu is joined by Shannon Dougall, CEO of Skin Functional unpacking some of the lesser known skin truths and sharing what truly works and what doesn’t. Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, on Saturdays and Sundays Gugs Mhlungu…

Wellbeing: Exploring how ovaries might play a much broader role in health and aging.
Gugs Mhlungu is joined by Dr Lusanda Shimange-Matsose, a fertility specialist and director at Medfem Fertility Clinic, discussing the role of ovaries beyond reproduction and how measuring ovarian aging could help predict menopause and overall health changes. Thank you for listening to a podcast fr…

The energy of 2026: What the numbers say about the year ahead
Gugs Mhlungu chats to Sandy Smith, Numerologist about what 2026 has in store, according to numerology, and takes listener questions on what the year may hold for them based on their birth dates. Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, on Sa…

Wellness: How sleep cycles affect emotional regulations
Mongezi Koko, standing in for Gugs Mhlungu chats to Resident Clinical Psychologist, Dr Khosi Jiyane about sleep, and how not getting enough sleep may affect your emotions. Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, on Saturdays and Sundays G…

Wellbeing: Developing Self-Awareness and Self-Compassion in 2026
Mongezi Koko, standing in for Gugs Mhlungu chats to Dr Thabang-Tlaka, Clinical Psychologist about Self-compassion and Self -Awareness being the practice of being kind and understanding toward yourself, especially when facing mistakes, failures, or challenges. Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu i…