Another solo one! This episode starts off with me talking about the struggle to find balance in life (again!), then dives a bit into a ramble about boundaries with social media. Finally I go in to the four steps I use for healing. Enjoy
In this episode I share two stories of friends who are Mom's who came to me, sharing how they're uncertain whether they've made the right choices in life. One works full time, and one stays home with her kids full time. Both of them feel inadequate, unsure and judged. This episode is not about motherhood; nor is it an episode relevant to only parents. This episode is about something we all face - finding happiness in our own unique juggle of balance in life. Whether you're a full time student, j...
In this episode I chat with Campfire Conversations founder, Nicolette Louw. Nicolette is a former Speech Therapist who, after navigating her own midlife trauma alone, saw the need for more authentic & healing conversations in our communities. Her journey to seeking deeper conversations with the people around her led her to establish a company called Campfire Conversations. Campfire is a philosophy, a practise & a structure rooted in holding space, vulnerability, non-judgmental awareness ...
Claudia Goetzelmann is a citizen of the world who’s lived in four continents. Having overcome her own personal journey of healing, she’s now a postpartum doula and a compassionate enquiry facilitator. In fact, Claudia studied under my very own favorite healer, Dr. Gabor Mate! A former international fashion photographer, today Claudia is a spiritual life coach who spends her time helping others to step into their higher selves with her Permission to Bloom Coaching. In this episode, Claudia and I ...
This episode is an oldie but a goodie. In fact, it is one of my best chats of all time, and a most listened to episode. And I am bringing it back to you in perfect timing friends, because (drum roll…………) we are going to record again in a few short weeks! Stay tuned for the amazing update. Before I bring you the newest version of the CEO of Self-Love herself, you have to listen to this incredibly raw and inspiring chat we had in 2020. In this episode, Tracey and I dive deep into her “why” behind ...
In the continued spirit of personal development, I am bringing you another solo episode today about “choosing your hard”. We all heard it growing up, “life isn’t fair”. The truth is, it is not fair, and it is really hard! Staying unfit is hard, getting fit is hard. Staying unhappy is hard, getting happy is hard. Having no boundaries is hard to deal with, setting boundaries is hard if you haven’t been doing that! Change is hard. Life is hard. But we have a CHOICE. This is a short and sweet solo e...
After last week's episode on goal setting and learning to understand the obstacles to your goals, I got pumped on personal development and was reminded of this amazing chat with a former guest. Helen Nicholson is the author of a new book titled Mindfulness, How to stay sane in an insane world. Not only is her book making mindfulness easy and accessible to all, but it is a collection of Helen’s personal experiences with burn-out, mindfulness and her own business and personal lessons on how to not...
The obstacles that arise in the pursuit of our goals are sometimes the real goals themselves. How do we know for sure? Know your WHY, your values, and your priorities. Those little speed bumps that show up in the pursuit of our goals are sometimes where the real magic happens, as we are forced to reassess "why are we doing this?" "what do I want to achieve here?" "is my time frame realistic?" Obstacles help us clearly identify our objectives with our goals and help us have a greater sense of sel...
This episode’s guest is a mindset and intuitive eating coach who helps people go from self-sabotage to having a greater sense of self and, as a result, more self-control. In her own words, Purdey helps the overthinking, people-pleasing, I'm not good enough perfectionist (maybe permanently starting a diet) learn to thrive, be you and be happy. Having grown up with a love for food, connection, and understanding, Purdey’s unique journey took her from culinary school, to yachting and now to coaching...
Ashley Abboushi is an international model, human rights activist and CEO of the A Suite Global. If you follow her on social, you will know she is SUPER motivating. Ashley is committed to helping others live their best life while having fun along the way, and making a positive impact in the world. In today’s episode, we unpacked Ashley’s story, her why and all her motivational tips to help us live our best lives too. Further, we talked about all things self-worth related. We discussed healthy bou...
Today’s guest, Rue Cornfield, is the founder of online health brand “Healthyish”. Having always been healthy and a fan of regular exercise, Rue found herself feeling low during lockdown with kids at home. Gosh, I can relate to this, and I am sure many of you can too! Feeling herself slipping into this feeling of low, she sought a way to stay inspired and birthed her little brainchild, healthyish. Rue’s approach to health is simple. She aims for balanced, wholesome foods for the busy and modern p...
In today’s episode of The Hones Hour Podcast, I spoke with former social worker and student wellness advocate and mentor, Simone Johnston. It was enlightening to say the least, speaking with Simone. Her background of working closely with victims of assault and abuse, her vast knowledge of psychology, human emotion, South Africa’s culturally and economically diverse communities, has left me with much food for thought on many things after our deep conversation. From the poverty cycle to the impact...
Do you want to go off birth control? Are your cycles irregular? Are you scared of becoming pregnant? Are you desperate to become pregnant? Want to know more about your hormones and how they impact the rest of your health and wellness? If you find yourself pondering these questions, this episode is for you. Rona Mirimi is an educator of the Fertility Awareness Method (FAM) of conception and contraception. With a powerful personal story and her education and experience in this field, Rona is the e...
Meg Faure is an Occupational Therapist, infant specialist, and the co-author of 8 parenting titles, including the best-selling Baby Sense and Weaning Sense books. Meg has been working with parents for over 20 years, starting out in a clinical practice. Today, Meg has helped thousands of parents across the globe get out of survival mode and into their own rhythm of modern conscious parenting. As a parenting expert and mum of 3, Meg understands your challenges and has made it her life’s work to su...
Founded by local Mom Tiggy Potgieter, Cherry Melon is a line of maternity clothes in South Africa, born out of necessity. When she was pregnant with her first child 17 years ago, Tiggy saw a need for uncomplicated, every day pregnancy clothes for real-life moms. Tiggy found that regular, non-pregnancy clothing was too restrictive for a pregnant Moms growing body, as they did not accommodate for all the changes we go through. This is why she went on to organically develop a whole line of clothes ...
Dr Jenny Rose is a clinical psychologist, a parent-child expert, and a mom to 3 young girls. Having worked in the field of clinical psychology for over 12 years, she is now a specialist in the field of parenting. Further, Dr Rose lectures at two local universities. Dr Rose believes in conscious parenting and is on a mission to make information accessible and digestible by all parents through providing resources, tools, and strategies for everyday living. She believes that raising our kids to be ...
Monique Davies is a South African Mom of three, and a practicing Occupational Therapist (OT) in Durban, South Africa. Monique is all about connection and believes that play is the path to understanding and improving a child’s behavior's and development. I decided to have an OT on the show due to my recent experience with my son who has just begun OT himself. As a Mom who was completely unfamiliar with the field of OT, I was overwhelmed. I did not understand the language of the the OT assessment,...
Helen Nicholson is the author of a new book titled Mindfulness, How to stay sane in an insane world . Not only is her book making mindfulness easy and accessible to all, but it is a collection of Helen’s personal experiences with burn-out, mindfulness and her own business and personal lessons on how to not just cope, but to thrive in today’s post-pandemic world. Buy the book at https://www.takealot.com/mindfulness-how-to-stay-sane-in-an-insane-world/PLID90144953 Connect with Helen at https://www...
Dr Daphne Lyell is a homoeopath and integrative GP with a special interest in all things related to women’s health, child health, gut health, and diet. She focuses on health and building resilience instead of fighting disease. Dr Lyell also has a particular interest in the birth process and the transformative postpartum period. She has a keen interest in educating and empowering parents. She helps equip them with the knowledge to treat their kids at home. In this episode, we get to know Dr Lyell...
Hello from your host, Christina Masureik. This is the first episode I have recorded since December 2020. In this episode I unpack why I took a long break, and what my plans are with the podcast moving forward. This one will be loved by Mom's who struggle with the juggle, have made mistakes, have had to re-prioritize over and over again, and who still want to make time for themselves and their hobbies without sacrificing their families. I hope you enjoy the episode! Love, Christina...
In this episode I chat with Campfire Conversations founder, Nicolette Louw. Nicolette is a former Speech Therapist who, after navigating her own midlife trauma alone, saw the need for more authentic & healing conversations in our communities. Her journey to seeking deeper conversations with the people around her led her to establish a company called Campfire Conversations. Campfire is a philosophy, a practise & a structure rooted in holding space, vulnerability, non-judgmental awareness ...
Deepak John is a first generation South African. He and his family journeyed from Kerala, India to South Africa in the late 1980's. They lived in townships until 1994 when apartheid finally ended. In this episode, we unpack how Deepak felt as a first generation South African and the social dichotomy he faced growing up in a community that was starkly different from the traditional Indian culture his parents hailed from. In addition to his eclectic cultural upbringing, Deepak has a fascinating ta...
Episode Disclaimer: Before you make any decisions about your health, especially when it comes to medication, please consult your own medical professionals. Nicole Starbuck is a published author, intuitive expert, quantum energy healer, spiritual mentor, and life coach empowering female entrepreneurs to become the best version of themselves so they can experience more peace, joy, and love. As a spiritual mentor and life coach, Nicole serves female entrepreneurs who want to have it all while putti...
Zulke Krouwkam grew up in Bethlehem, a small town in the Free State in South Africa. At the age of 14 she started to have seizures, which began to greatly affect her normal functioning, and her life. She eventually moved to the Cape Town in 2012 where, despite undergoing 4 major brain operations during her time at University, she successfully completed her studies. Today, 8 years later, Zulke is now officially a self-proclaimed native Capetonian, living a magical life with her partner and runnin...
I took a bit of a break from recording on here (a nearly FOUR week break!). I have really missed this space but, to be honest, I needed the break to focus on other things for a while, namely work and family commitments. Thus, I decided to kill two birds with one stone today. I wanted to 1. break my hiatus (it was hard, I felt nervous!) 2. attempt my idea of recording a podcast while simultaneously recording live on Instagram. I felt nervous, sick (have a cold), insecure and definitely not like m...
Bernice obtained her BSc (HONS) Dietetics degree at the University of Stellenbosch. She has been successful in many fields of health and wellness including fertility and nutrition, in retail and private practice for several years. She is passionate about nutrition and wellness and has helped many patients reach a position of improved health through personalized eating plans, dietary and supplement recommendations. She is an advocate for proactive medicine, such as through the use of DNA testing ...
Sarah Heintz is a Digital Marketing Strategist with a master’s in psychology. She has nearly 10 strong years of experience in PPC marketing and digital media strategy. In addition to all that, she is a single Mom to two twin girls, running her business as an expat in Cape Town. In our chat we discuss how she ended up as an expat in Cape Town, her life as a single #mompreneur - how she raises twin girls while scaling a new business. Further, we discuss the ins and outs and all you need to know ab...
Melissa Reid is a Certified Holistic Nutritionist and the founder of Shine Health. Born and raised in Toronto, Melissa came to live in Cape Town at the age of 18 and stayed to raise her family here. A mom to 2 teenage boys, it was her youngest son’s health issues that led her down a path to studying natural nutrition. She currently runs 21 day detoxes, offering her clients a range of positive results from weight loss to improved mood, and she is here today to enlighten us all a little more on he...
MARGARET HIRSCH is the Co-founder & Chief Operations Officer of Hirsch’s Homestores in Southern Africa and is a champion of empowering others to achieve their best lives, both personally and professionally. She is A BILLIONARE who came from rough beginnings. She is 70 years old and was named top women in business only 5 years ago, so she is just getting started. Today she is here with us to share moments of her personal journey, her top tips in business and her passion behind lifting others ...
Vusi Vokwana is a Cape Town Mom to 3, born and bred in Langa and is passionate about improving township economies. Having been raised by a father who was an avid entrepreneur with multiple businesses across the Cape Flats in the western cape of South Africa, Vusi was inspired by her fathers vision and, after studying abroad for many years, decided to deepen her own roots in the upliftment of human settlements. Vusi is now embedded in township economy structures as General Secretary for Lagunya B...
