In this episode of the KindnessCan podcast, the hosts welcome guest Naomi Holdt, a psychologist and well-known author of the parenting book 'Bounce'. They discuss the concept of resilience, its importance in child development and how parents can foster it in their children. Holdt shares the journey of writing her book, her insights into the real-world challenges faced by children, and strategies for parents to strengthen their connection with their children. The conversation also centres on the ...
Feb 07, 2024•31 min0
Step into 2024 with a fresh perspective on tech use! Join Jane Linley-Thomas and psychologist Paul Bushell as they unveil their ‘New Year, new tech habits’ episode. Packed with insights, they share details of a screen-time contract designed for a balanced and mindful family digital lifestyle. If it’s not part of your New Year intentions for and your family, it probably should be. Our handheld devices have become an important part of our daily lives. We work, play, connect and entertain ourselves...
Jan 10, 2024•15 min0
This holiday season, ditch the stress and expectations and focus on what truly matters – meaningful connections with yourself and the people who make your heart sing. In the latest episode of the KindnessCan podcast, Jane Linley-Thomas and psychologist Paul Bushell delve into navigating tricky family dynamics, setting healthy boundaries, and rewriting the script of your holidays to find authentic joy. "You don't have to live by a script written by other people in your life!" says Paul, reminding...
Dec 27, 2023•12 min0
It’s report card time! And we all know this can be a stressful time for learners and parents. Jane Linley-Thomas and psychologist Paul Bushell talk through how this can be an amazing moment for connection and growth for families. This starts with making your child feel safe and seen, followed, by a focus on the remarks before the marks. And then a deep dive into what went well and not so well, and ways to set realistic goals for next year. Jane shares how she and her Dad used to fold the report ...
Dec 13, 2023•13 min0
Jump into the latest KindnessCan episode with Jane Linley-Thomas and psychologist Paul Bushell as they unpack "The Power of Human Connection." This one's all about the simple stuff—why laughter matters, the beauty of slowing down, and the magic in connecting with each other in our crazy-fast world. Paul emphasises the importance of giving ourselves permission to laugh and play, underlining the underestimated value of these moments. This episode isn't about grand gestures; it's the small, everyda...
Nov 29, 2023•15 min0
In this episode, Jane talks us through her very inspiring and evocative Movember Campaign. For every day in November, the campaign has been highlighting a different KZN person in a photographic portrait and a brave testimony around their mental health. Styled colourfully by Jane’s Rejoyce Collection and photographed by Amy White - the images are playful, personal, and powerful. Answering questions like - “how is your mental health?” - the testimonies highlight some of the very real vulnerabiliti...
Nov 15, 2023•15 min0
Join Jane Linley-Thomas and Paul Bushell in a heartfelt discussion about South Africa's incredible victory in the men's Rugby World Cup Final and what it means for South Africa. This unfiltered conversation is filled with enthusiasm, laughter, and love as the two explore the emotions and valuable lessons that come with winning a world championship. Discover how empathetic, kind, and conscious leadership not only secured victory on the rugby field but also holds the potential to transform various...
Nov 01, 2023•12 min0
Is “lazy” parenting sometimes better for our children? It's another light, fun, and practical KindnessCan podcast episode. This time Jane and Paul dip into the world of parenting and look at ways that parents can be kinder on their parenting journey. And you might be surprised that being kinder doesn’t always mean saying yes, giving in, or doing all the work for your children. As counter-intuitive as it may sound, having obstacles in our path is an important way to learn how to deal with obstacl...
Oct 25, 2023•16 min0
Jane and Paul share some of the new and old wisdom that they’ve been collecting over the last two years in a post-pandemic world. Through many eye-to-eye and heart-to-heart conversations with schools, corporates and all of you, Jane and Paul keep hearing how important taking care of the relationship you are having with YOU is to being a kinder version of you. Your cup can’t just be full to help others and be the best version of you, it needs to be overflowing. But are the things that are doing t...
Oct 11, 2023•17 min0
In the first episode of the much-awaited new season of KindnessCan, Jane and Paul take a moment to reflect on life in a post-pandemic world. From hiding out to over-filling our schedules, life has sometimes felt like a pendulum of extremes. We could all benefit from pausing and trying to find the words to describe what we have experienced. Choosing the right words has the potential to help us make sense of the past and move forward in an empowered way. The kind duo are as real, supportive and pr...
Sep 27, 2023•11 min0
One of Durban’s brightest and happiest fashion enthusiasts, Jane Linley-Thomas has at long last put together a collection of pre-loved fashion. Inspired by Jane’s grandmother, Joyce – the collection is bright, colourful and eccentric. On the back of a personally tough 2020, the collection is also a celebration of life, kindness, optimism, self-care and connection. This week Jane and Paul talk about Jane’s new fashion collection and shop, The Rejoyce Collection. Website KindnessCan Website...
Nov 24, 2021•13 min0
This week Jane and Paul talk about Paul’s new book, #raisingMINDFULkids. KindnessCan co-founder and Durban-based author, Paul Bushell is releasing a new book - #raisingMINDFULkids. A follow-up to his first #raisingkids book, this book is a beautiful and practical toolkit with over 80 activities to introduce mindfulness onto the ‘raising kids journey’. These activities are a great way of connecting, reflecting and learning how to physically and emotionally self-regulate. This seems to be more and...
Nov 17, 2021•13 min0
Two months after the violence and looting that rocked KZN, Jane and Paul catch up with one very special community member who's been instrumental in restoring peace - and hope. Upper Highway resident, Nick Nzama has become a beacon of light for his community. Growing up in the Embo Village, he received a scholarship to Kearsney College. Little did he know then, but he began fostering a deeper understanding of the different parts and groups that made up his greater community. This would allow him ...
Sep 20, 2021•27 min0
This week Jane and Paul catch up with Durban-based journalist, Glynis Horning. Glynis and her husband Chris woke up one morning to the devastating discovery of their 25-year old son Spencer dead in his bed. Two years on, Glynis has released her personal account of loss and grief in her book, 'Waterboy' - released ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day on 10 September. In this podcast, Glynis talks through the devastation and agony of losing a child to a suicide. Through her own personal experienc...
Sep 09, 2021•26 min0
*This week’s podcast is brought to you by Van Wyk Law Incorporated.* Cami B is the founder of Connect with Cami Be Yoga ZA and Yogi Bears ZA. In this podcast, she talks about the importance of connecting with oneself, especially during stressful and busy times. As counter-intuitive as this sometimes feels in a busy world, there is healing and restorative value on slowing the world down for a moment. Jane and Paul learn about how yoga is a tool that we can all add to our emotional coping toolbox....
Aug 31, 2021•20 min0
This week Jane and Paul get some practical tips and tools for managing fear and unlocking our negative belief systems. They also play with the idea of walking on FIRE! Join them as they chat with Specialised Kinesiologist Kerry Van Huyssteen. Kerry shares some real and accessible tools that we can all use in our everyday life to overcome fear. She even talks us through how someone might prepare to walk over a fire! This especially useful in a time where we all have our own fires that we are walk...
Aug 10, 2021•22 min0
It has been a time of global loss and grief. It is often hard to know what to do with these feelings. It can also be very hard to know how to be there for other people. In this episode, Jane and Paul catch up with speaker and author, Bridget McNulty. Bridget has written 'The Grief Handbook' in which she offers personal insights and practical advice that enables people to grieve in their own way. In this episode, we talk through practical ideas for recovering through loss and grief. Website Kindn...
Aug 03, 2021•29 min0
You don't want to miss the latest KindnessCan podcast. Jane and Paul chat with Durban born photographer and videographer, Kierran Allen. They talk through the images he captured last week in Durban, and the conflicting feelings and moments he witnessed on the ground. Website KindnessCan Website
Jul 23, 2021•33 min0
In KindnessCan's Support Each Other - Session 7 - Jane and Paul catch up with Durban-based speaker, coach and facilitator, Jess Basson. She is also author of the poem - 'We can be both'. The moving and inspiring poem helps put into words the collective trauma that we have all felt in KZN. Website KindnessCan Website
Jul 22, 2021•29 min0
In today’s episode, Jane and Paul talk about managing our children’s experiences and feelings following the recent traumatic events. They talk about things to do at home, and things to prepare children for going back to school. A big take away is that we all need to gentle and supportive of one another right now. Website KindnessCan Website
Jul 21, 2021•26 min0
KindnessCan Support Each Other - Session 5 (Fatigue) Website KindnessCan Website
Jul 20, 2021•29 min0
In today’s session of the KindnessCan Support Session, Jane and Paul talk FEAR. They unpack ways of managing fear in the face of an immediate threat, and in the days that follow. Although fear is a normal reaction to threat, it needs careful managing and kind support. Website KindnessCan Website
Jul 19, 2021•22 min0
In today’s KindnessCan session Jane Linley-Thomas and Paul Bushell speak to Matthew Willman, documentary fine art photographer. Matthew also had the privilege of photographing Nelson Mandela for 10 years. In this podcast he shares stories and lessons from his time with Madiba, and their powerful relevance in our recent trauma. Website KindnessCan Website
Jul 18, 2021•24 min0
Today's KindnessCan Support Each Other session covered the anger you may be feeling. It's okay to be angry, it's normal. Don't judge these feelings, choose wisely what you do with them. KindnessCan Website
Jul 17, 2021•24 min0
We're living through extremely emotional and challenging times. Take a listen to KindnessCan founders, psychologist Paul Bushell and radio personality Jane Linley-Thomas, as they unpack the variety of emotions we're all experiencing at the moment in South Africa. They hope to offer personal and practical ways to manage our feelings during these unsettling times. Today, Jane and Paul touched on trauma. KindnessCan will be hosting FREE online supper sessions for anyone at 09:00. If you are needing...
Jul 16, 2021•30 min0
In this week’s episode of the KindnessCan podcast, Jane and Paul catch up with Cindy Norcott, founder of the Robin Hood Foundation. In Mandela Day Month, the foundation have a range of exciting and kind activities on the go. As always they hope to touch the lives of thousands of deserving people in KZN. Find out how you can get involved. Robin Hood Foundation website · Website KindnessCan Website
Jul 07, 2021•27 min0
South African viewers will recognise him from Season 3 of the hit television reality show, The Voice South Africa, where he places 6th overall. In this week’s KindnessCan podcast, Jane Linley-Thomas and Paul Bushell catch-up with talented performer – Yahto Kraft. A special feature for International Pride Month, Yatho is a strong voice in the LGBTQIA+ community, who hopes that his music can bring the world together. In the podcast, Yahto talks through the realities of holding onto pride and kindn...
Jun 09, 2021•32 min0
In the latest KindnessCan podcast, Jane Linley-Thomas and Paul Bushell speak to Luke Dillon from Watershed Transformation. Luke is a divorce coach, who for the past 10 years has been helping men move through and past their divorce. Website KindnessCan Website
May 25, 2021•31 min0
In this week’s KindessCan podcast, Jane Linley-Thomas and Paul Bushell catch up with the Purpose Paddler – Stuart Geldart. The brave Durbanite is attempting to paddle the 2000 km from Kosi Bay to Cape Town to raise awareness and funds for Adopt-a-River. Stuart shares some insight into how and why we need to be kinder to the environment, and especially our dams, rivers and seas. He also talks sharks, the breathe-taking quietness of paddling alone, how to manage big thoughts, and what the personal...
May 12, 2021•25 min0
You don’t want to miss this week’s KindnessCan podcast. Jane and Paul talk with South African humanitarian legend, Dr Imtiaz Sooliman. Founder of the Gift of the Givers, Dr Sooliman shares stories of the incredible humanity, kindness and hope he has found in the over 40 countries he has worked in. Recipient of countless awards, the kind Doctor talks about his greatest rewards and what he does to recharge. He also talks about the recent Cape Town fires and how the community rallied to help UCT st...
Apr 29, 2021•33 min0
