Veteran Broadcaster, Melanie Bala on her career spanning two decades in television and radio, life passions, her love for Yoga, growing up in PTA and on her future aspirations.

Veteran Broadcaster, Melanie Bala on her career spanning two decades in television and radio, life passions, her love for Yoga, growing up in PTA and on her future aspirations.

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The Best of 702 Weekend Breakfast

There's only one way to celebrate the weekend wakeup and 702 serves up the perfect accompaniment via the radio!

There's only one way to celebrate the weekend wakeup and 702 serves up the perfect accompaniment via the radio!

Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu

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Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Dr. Sheldon Leal, Musicologist and Academic Registrar at the Academy of Sound Engineering,  about the life and legacy of legendary R&B singer Freddie Jackson following news of his passing at 69. They reflect on his contribution to romantic ballads, the gospel influences in his music, his memorable collaborations and his lasting impact on the music industry.

 

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Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Dr. Sheldon Leal, Musicologist and Academic Registrar at the Academy of Sound Engineering,&nbsp; about the life and legacy of legendary R&amp;B singer Freddie Jackson following news of his passing at 69. They reflect on his contribution to romantic ballads, the gospel influences in his music, his memorable collaborations and his lasting impact on the music industry.
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Music Corner: Remembering the legendary Freddie Jackson

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Gugs Mhlungu speaks with resident clinical psychologist Dr Khosi Jiyane, about the window of tolerance, how it helps us understand and regulate our nervous system, and why each person’s capacity to manage stress and emotions differs depending on their personality, background and life experiences.

 

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Gugs Mhlungu speaks with resident clinical psychologist Dr Khosi Jiyane, about the window of tolerance, how it helps us understand and regulate our nervous system, and why each person&rsquo;s capacity to manage stress and emotions differs depending on their personality, background and life experiences.
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Wellness:  Understanding your Window of Tolerance

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/clips/022e3d25-2df0-4500-97db-b4e0007d917d/transcript

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Danica De La Rey Jones, Award-winning South African actress and multi-disciplinary artist,  about her love of boxing, how her background in dance led her to acting, and her challenging role in Prima Facie at the Market Theatre. She also shares how she enjoys spending her Sundays walking her dogs and spending time with her boys.

 

Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu. 

Listen live on Primedia+ on Saturdays and Sundays from 06:00 and 10:00 (SA Time) to Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj 

For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/u3Sf7Zy or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/BIXS7AL 

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Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Danica De La Rey Jones, Award-winning South African actress and multi-disciplinary artist,&nbsp; about her love of boxing, how her background in dance led her to acting, and her challenging role in Prima Facie at the Market Theatre. She also shares how she enjoys spending her Sundays walking her dogs and spending time with her boys.
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In the Profile: Danica De La Rey Jones, Award-winning South African actress

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