Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp

"When a female goes through menopause she ages 30% faster than normal over a period of 5 years"It's the reality of growing older. But, there is hope! For this week's Podcast we invited a Biomedical Scientist and specialist in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Dr Judey Pretorius, to give us the secrets to healthier looking skin, especially for women going through menopause.When we age, our skin also...

"Trust God's plan, be patient in life when things don't work out right now, because there's a reason for that..."In this captivating episode Adele Koolen shares the heartbreaking story behind the joy of finally finding the boy that went viral, her adopted son, Desmond "Desi" Koolen.Adoption changed her life for the better, after 7 years of failed attempts to get pregnant, Adele Koolen says that...

"Where I grew up, not many kids make it out... gangsterism, drugs, it's rough… My Journey with IVF is not the only miracle I am grateful for today... this could have been far worse for me"Candice Williams, Mrs Universe-South Africa 2025, is our guest this week. She is a prominent advocate for IVF. Today she reflects on the difficult road she had to endure, just to be able to give birth to her own...

"Substance abuse was my inner child driving my life… and the day I moved him to the back seat and took control... I became sober, and my life changed forever"Darren Maule, one of South Africa's most endearing (& busiest) entertainers, reveals a deeply personal side of his life in this exclusive Podcast interview. Join Darren & Elana as they journey through Darren's tumultuous life as a...

"A safe, secure space... creates a regulated, calm mental state of being..."Why is Mental Health so important? What are the typical red flags with children? Let's learn the recipe for success, the tools we need to balance our minds, and empower our mental health! Our guest is Dr. Tanya van Aswegen, a mental health consultant and an advocate for abuse survivors. She specialises in parent-child...

The Skin always tells us... healthy body, or toxic, unhealthy body. It's one of the first tell-tale signs when we see a rash, or skin break-out.And summer season is here! It's the perfect time to learn more about skincare and skin health. Sunblock, beach days, good food & festive times, but guard yourself against instant skin damage that might stay with you for a lifetime.Lezille Bouwer, from...

Chad Saaiman and wife Savanah have just become the proud parents of twin babies - a "double blessing," says Chad, after a traumatic experience earlier this year.In this episode Chad talks about his most personal experience, and how life has changed for the better. "I always found tremendous inspiration from my own Mother... she worked hard to achieve success in every job she ever did, never...

"... brush your teeth in the day to keep your friends; and brush your teeth at night to keep your teeth" Habits turn good health into (a lifetime of) great health! Taking care of our teeth and dental health directly impact your physical health. Your dental health can strengthen your immune system – make sure you keep your immune system working optimally by taking care of your mouth! Our guest...

"Most doctors don't get training in menopause, it's often misdiagnosed.""There are more than 90 symptoms for menopause!"Karen Nebe is a 'menopause coach' and shares her experience with helping Women through menopause (and perimenopause); How to help Men deal with the situation; and what the most common symptoms are when menopause starts to happen.Karen says that improving self-awareness has...

"There's a big difference between 'baby blues' and post-natal depression," "We might not even realise that we need help... because getting out of depression..." This week our guest shares a deeply personal story, but one that inspires true courage, perseverance, and self-determination - to make a change, and become a better Mom for her baby boy.Kelebogile is a brave Mom and lives to share her...