Welcome back, Wisdom & Wellness Family! We're so excited to bring you something special—introducing our How Did We Get Here? Series! 🎙️🎥 It’s still your favorite podcast, but with a brand-new twist! Catch us every Wednesday for fresh episodes you won’t want to miss. The first episode drops this Wednesday, and trust us, it’s going to be a blast! And just wait until you see our incredible guests 👀—we've got something special in store. Plus, we’ve added a fun surprise: they’re interviewing Mpoomy herself! 😅 You’re not going to want to miss this! Tune in every Wednesday morning on your favorite podcast platforms, and catch the video on YouTube later in the evening. Be sure to set your reminders so you don’t miss out! Enjoy!

In this episode CEO of Ziyana Group Nomazibulo Tshanga shares her life story and the moment that changed her life.

In today’s episode, Mpoomy sits with Dr. Maureen from Skin Renewal SA and chats about all thing’sbeauty, aesthetics, and overall health.

The episode covers various key points:

1. Topic of the day and guest intro - We are talking beauty and aesthetics with Dr. Maureen [00:05]

2. Ice breakers [00:35]

3. Dr. Maureen’s transition from Medicine to being a skin doctor [04:48]

4. The difference between aesthetic and holistic medicine [10:47]

5. The importance of the food we eat in every aspect of our lives [15:10]

6. How eczema works [18:11]

7. Popping vitamins – a doctor’s opinion [23:00]

8. The weight loss conversation and touching on Ozempic [26:24]

9. Working on our self-image [39:22]

10. Aging gracefully – to be old is a privilege [41:06]

11. One last thing [43:22]

Thank you for listening, we hope you enjoyed it!

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Mpoomy and Praise discuss curating your algorithm and making sure you control your feed.

The episode covers various key points:

1. Topic of the day and guest introduction [00:05]

2. What exactly is Osteoporosis? [1:13]

3. Cipla’s role in supporting the National Osteoporosis Foundation [2:24]

4. Laura Wagner-Meyer on living with disabilities, the associated risks, and her advocacy efforts [3:30]

5. The National Osteoporosis Foundation’s initiatives and the collaboration with Cipla [6:37]

6. How living with disability has impacted Laura’s career, relationships, dating, and friendships [09:58]

7. Steps to manage the risk of developing Osteoporosis [13:52]

8. Exploring the meaning of ‘Bank on your bones like you bank on your finances’ [14:56]

9. Common risk factors indicating potential Osteoporosis development [21:59]

10. Why Osteoporosis is considered a silent disease [24:25]

11. Needed changes in the media and other industries for better inclusion of people with disabilities [27:28]

12. Approaches to discussing disabilities with children [29:15]

13. Laura’s challenges in shopping and her journey into the fashion industry [33:15]

14. Common treatments for Osteoporosis [35:34]

 

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“You cant choose the body that you were born into but you get to choose how you feel in it”

- Laura Wagner-Meyer

On this week's episode Mpoomy and Praise share on vulnerability.

In this insightful episode, Mpoomy delvesinto the life and profession of Lwanele Khasu, a psychologistwho turned personal tragedy into a professional calling. We explore various aspects of grief, mental health, self-worth, and emotional safety. The discussion covers practical steps for dealing with insecurities, depression, anxiety, and the importance of vulnerability and wholehearted living.

Key Discussion Points:

1. About Lwanele [00:03]

2. Ice breakers [00:47]

3. The grief that led to the profession - Lwanele losing both of her parents at the age of 11 [05:17]

4. Navigating grief as a child and how you can help a child who is grieving [10:38]

5. Defining mental health in simple terms and how it affects our overall well-being [13:54]

6. How to realize that you are enough so that you stop overcompensating [17:47]

7. How to define your ‘Enough’ and identifying your insecurities [19:40]

8. What to do once you know where your insecurities come from [22:01]

9. The causes contributing to the rise in depression and anxiety and a possible solution [22:54]

10. The difference between feeling jealous, angry, and being triggered [30:55]

11. Learning to celebrate other people after realizing you have a challenge with It [33:56]

12. Defining emotional /psychological safety [35:29]

13. Unpacking the quote “The less you open your heart to others, the more your heart suffers” [40:00]

14. Parent dynamics [45:07]

15. What is wholehearted living [48:15]

16. Ways to present the topic of healing to people who are not open to it as they have a different view [51:23]

17. Practical steps to forgiving someone who never said sorry [57:02]

18. Why we fear vulnerability [57:55]

19. Wall of Wisdom [59:56]

20. About Finding Clarity - A journal by Lwanele Khasu [1:00:59]

 

 

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Recommended books: Finding Clarity by Lwanele Khasu: https://oasiswellnesshub.myshopify.com/products/finding-clarity-7-steps-to-managing-anxiety

Brene Brown: Daring greatly

 

Mpoomy and Praise share about those little mildly toxic things that they do sometimes.

This week Mpoomy sits with Gynaecologist and Sexologist Dr. Mpume Zenda also known as Dr. Gynae to debunk sex taboos and learn more about our bodies.

 In today’s episode Mpoomy sits with Bianca Naidoo and chats about childhood memories, mental health, Riky Rick, therapy, and the Riky Rick Foundation and how it’s here to bring awareness and create safe spaces.

 

 

 

 

Key Discussion Points:

1. Guest bio – Who is Bianca Naidoo? [00:10]

2. Ice breaker [00:33]

3. Tapping into Bianca’s mixed childhood and how it impacted her as a mother today and merging the two worlds together; the Indian + Black [04:29]

4. Dealing with not being Indian enough and not being Black enough [08:40]

5. Motherly lessons learned from her own mother [10:08]

6. The impact of divorce on children [11:36]

7. Navigating survival mode and in the midst of it, getting to know yourself and finding your purpose [14:28]

8. Bianca’s role in Riky’s career taking off [20:19]

9. Championing life after Riky’s passing and how hard it was in the beginning [21:39]

10. Defining grief [24:30]

11. Giving yourself permission to be happy even when you are grieving [26:00]

12. The challenge of transitioning from behind the scenes to the front as an introvert [28:50]

13. How it was living with a partner who struggled with mental health [30:50]

14. Not knowing how far Riky’s mental health would go and handling the conversation of Ricky’s passing with the kids [36:25]

15. Talking to the kids about mental health and making the conversation normal [40:00]

16. The change that came with being vulnerable [44:55]

17. Feeling watched [47:20]

18. What led to therapy [49:03]

19. The good parts of starting over [50:30]

20. Life lessons from the kids [53:49]

21. Bianca’s relationship with God is her happy place [55:17]

22. Father’s Day; how Bianca honors her father and the father of her kids [58:41]

23. Riky Rick Foundation creating awareness and safe spaces [59:55]

24. Wall of wisdom [01:02:00]

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Book: Greenlights Matthew McConaughey

 

“Let go and let god”

A wise woman once said love yourself 

Mpoomy and Praise reflect on showing Gratitude.

Mpoomy has a beautifully vulnerable and enlightening conversation with her dad.

We are one week away from Speak Life September 2024 Flourish, are you ready?

Mpoomy and Praise reflect on the importance of prayer and being lead by the Holy Spirit.

This week we sit with Legendary Broadcaster Tbo Touch as he talks us through his 2 decades of being on Prime time Radio and navigating success failure and everything in between.

Another week of Fun conversations with Mpoomy and Praise as they talk through their weekly experiences.

I revisit of Mpoomy's first ever video as a young 24 year old with big dreams

Key Discussion Points:

1. Topic of the Day – Who is Mpoomy outside of her roles? [00:40]

2. First, let’s get into the book by Haemin Sunim – The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down [4:10]

3. The Importance of Community [09:56]

4. Food for Thought – Who are you outside of your roles? When was the last time you did the things that make you happy? Do you have to live your whole life like this? etc. [19:23]

This week Mpoomy and Praise discuss staying power in today's society.

1. Guest bio and welcome [00:22]

2. Ice breakers [01:50]

3. What got Pamela working on herself following her success online and on our TV screens [05:25]

4. Unpacking the different forms of therapy [09:32]

5. How Pamela’s upbringing influenced the person she has become [10:50]

6. Suppressing emotions and trying to find out where this habit comes from [15:01]

7. Missing out on some things in life and finding a way to show up for important moments [17:08]

8. The difference between self-confidence and self-worth – is there a difference? [19:49]

9. Stepping into new avenues; what Pamela is getting into next [21:38]

10. The feelings that come with change; uncomfortable but exciting [26:15]

11. The lessons about self that came from ‘wrong relationships’ – discovering toxic traits and the work that needs to be done internally to do better [27:20]

12. Pamela’s current season is called GROWTH; “the day I turned 27 something switched” [31:38]

13. Wall of wisdom [35:15]

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“…Make sure that you are serving that person who needs to constantly pour out because if you continue to pour out from an empty cup, you are going to run dry”

 

“God got me so if I choose to go for this, he’s going to back me up”

 

“Explore every single talent that you think you have, that you think you might have and the one that you think you are interested in. You will eventually find your niche”

Mpoomy and Praise talk on the importance of Intentional Living.

Key Discussion Points:

1. Ice Breakers [00:27]

2. Unpacking the meaning of 'That which hinders your task, is your task' [06:21]

3. An identity quest led Bonko into philosophy [12:45]

4. How Bonko entered the field of acting [17:48]

5. Bonko shares his experiences working from a place of validation versus curiosity [25:55]

6. The role Lesego, Bonko’s wife, plays in his life [32:05]

7. The TV show "The Wife" and how Bonko’s real wife helped him develop the character [38:45]

8. What Mqhele taught Bonko about himself and men in general, as well as lessons on childhood trauma [46:43]

9. Tapping into and out of the body: "My body doesn’t belong to me," says Bonko [56:10]

10. The beautiful lessons of fatherhood [01:00:51]

11. Fame and success reveal that dreams are attainable [01:03:05]

12. Wall Of Wisdom [01:05:40]

 

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• Song: Casino by AKA, ShoMadjozi & Flvme: https://youtu.be/sFdaIRLBQtU?si=v6lJ82RCLgfaTwpp

• Highly recommended book: Inward Revolution by krishnamurti

• Bible Verse: Mathew 6:33

 

 

“I am surrendered to that of which I can’t control”

 

“The game needs attitude”

 

“Mqhele taught me that men can be very closed up which can be very toxic and the closed-upness comes from, whether it’s a social or cultural ideal about a man’s identity which is quiet messed up”

Mpoomy and wisdom and wellness producer Praise share on the importance of living in your own dream.

Mainza Nkomeshya Kawanu also known as the Urban Evangelist shares On how Honesty saved her life.

Mabutla Shares her journey through the loss of her mother.

Out Cut Conversations between Wisdom & Wellness Producer Praise Mwelase and Mpoomy Ledwaba.

Key Discussion Points:

1. New season, new episode - What does this new season feel like? [00:15]

2. Unpacking today’s episode [01:50]

3. Reflecting on Unlimited Fest24 [04:28]

4. Life of discipline [10:55]

5. "The healing continues" is the theme for Season 6 [14:08]

6. Gal Pals! Who and what are Gal Pals? + the Wisdom & Wellness pillars re-emphasized

[17:02]

7. Welcome back to the Podcast - our community feels so safe. We are launching our

membership & app soon! + more that we are working on, including Speak Life

September [22:24]

8. Podcast new editions - A Friday extension of the podcast: The Producer’s Cut [26:00]

Thank you for listening, we hope you enjoyed!

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Verse: John-15-16; “You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you

might go bear fruit-fruit that will last-and so that whatever you ask in my name, the father will

give you.”

“In a world where our walls have gone higher, we don’t see each other all the time; we need a

place where we can feel like we belong, not fit in, but belong”

This week we rewind to the incredible conversation with Nomzamo Mbatha at Unlimited Fest 23 as we prepare for Unlimited Fest 24.

 In today's podcast episode, Mpoomy chats with Hle, one of the country's best Gospel artists and a long-time friend, discussing the process of writing and singing music. The topics covered include navigating divorce as a Christian woman, the desires of having children in her 30s without a romantic relationship, and the inspiration behind certain songs.

This week we sit down with Coach Roseanne as she speaks about how she transformed her life from being overweight to living well and full of purpose.

This week we're joined by Mathebe Molise as she talks us through her journey as an entrepreneur.

A Special Q&A about Valentines day, Marriage dynamics and family.

On this week's episode we sit down with Cassper Nyovest as he reflects on his incredibly successful career and how it ultimately led him to depression and emptiness.

On Today’s episode Ekene Onu of Iconic Womanhood unravels the incredible power of femininity and takes us through her journey of purposeful living. 

This week Mpoomy and Praise share more on the purpose and foundation of Speak life September.

As i turn 30 i thought i would share 30 important lessons I've learnt in my life.

As we Kick off the year I took some time to answer some of your questions, and invited my Husband to be apart of this conversation as we look forward to Unlimited fest 24.

Mlungisi Nkosi talks through his unexpected path to success.

This week we sit down with multidisciplinary Artist Justice Mukheli as he speaks on how he continues to defy the odds by Leading with vulnerability.

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We sit down with the Dove girls and chat about our differences and insecurities.

Michelle "Expert" Lima talks through her resilient story and how she continues to move forward.

This week we sit down with two ladies who have supported wisdom & wellness from it's inception.

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In today’s podcast episode, Mpoomy chats with Linda Mabhena-Olagunju about God’s omnipotence, navigating leadership as a women, scaling your business, sacrifices and how wellness looks like for her among other interesting topics.

We sit Down with the phenomenal Singer/songwriter Mahalia Buchanan as she shares her Journey through the different chapters of life.

After a Month Break, its good to be back and excited for what lies ahead.

In today’s episode with the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, Mpoomy is joined by Dr. Katlego Lekalakala and Nongcali Rubushe to discuss key financial topics surrounding women and the role of JSESheInvests.

Key points:

1. Guest background and intro: Dr. Katlego Lekalakala (Dr. K) and Nongcali Rubushe [00:40].

2. Ice Breakers: Discussion on music, famous best friends, and big purchases [01:33].

3. Finance Career Inspiration: Unlocking the value of money in various aspects of life [06:46].

4. The Psychology of Money: Exploring post-shopping depression and different money personalities [11:43].

5. Savers vs. Investors: If you are a saver, listen to this[15:29].

6. Emotional Buying: Insights on why Dr. K was trending on TikTok regarding house purchases [17:12].

7. Financial Challenges for Women: The frequent financial difficulties women face and their causes [21:50].

8. Society and finance: The poor grasp of finance, especially among people of color [23:35].

9. Money Management and Psychology: Breaking down effective money management strategies [26:10].

10. Relationship with Money: Understanding your personal financial relationship [28:47].

11. Nongcali’s Goals: Her objectives as Head of Retail at JSE [32:40].

12. Clueless Moms Community: The origin of this supportive community [34:55].

13. Inclusive Investing Strategies: How to ensure women start investing, including through JSESheInvests [39:38].

14. JSESheInvests Conference: Topics and themes for the 17 August 2024 conference, focusing on investing for your legacy [41:52].

15. Side Hustles: The role of side hustles in personal finances and their benefits [43:16].

16. Financial Security for Female Entrepreneurs: How female entrepreneurs can improve their financial security [44:56].

17. Identifying and Avoiding Scams: Tips for recognizing and steering clear of financial scams [47:05].

18. Staying Within Your Means: Strategies to ensure you are living within your financial limits [49:28].

19. Lifestyle Creep: What it is and how to avoid falling into this financial trap [52:52].

20. Wall of Wisdom - Finance Edition: Finance edition[56:50].

 

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“You are not your parent’s retirement fund and your parents are not your emergency fund”

“Have your own financial goals even in a partnership”

“The only way you can be empowered, is by being informed”