This episode takes a slightly different but (I believe) essential theme.

Joining me in this episode is Dr Michael Mol

- keynote speaker, health strategist, wellness researcher

Michael is unpacking the science behind mental health and ‘happiness as a health habit. He’ll be taking us deep into how you can hack your happiness with science-backed, habit-powered tools to train your brain - and your body - for performance, resilience, and joy.

Doc Mol provides a number of mental health gems that will help the listener get proactive in their pursuit for Mental health Wellness in a sustainable manner.

Episode one is broken down into four distinct parts :

1. HAPPINESS is the FUEL TO SUCCESS.

2. TRAIN YOUR BRAIN

3. THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MENTAL HEALTH vs MENTAL ILLNESS

4. UNDERSTANDING YOUR BRAIN NEURO-CHEMICALS

I know you will find this and the next episode both informative and (possibly even...) life changing.

Enjoy

JDJ

POSTPARTUM or POSTNATAL DEPRESSION

Confession time - 20 years ago, I battled somewhat managing three kids under the age of three. And I had all the help I could have asked for

- an involved and loving husband

- help via a 'night nurse' to get sleep that I so desperately needed.

- a community of help available whenever I asked.

That said, i did have moments when I seriously doubted myself as a mother and I really struggled to keep my emotions together - as society expected of me !

When I first met Lisa, I understood that postpartum depression was very real, but as our friendship blossomed and she eventually fell pregnant after many years of trying with her husband, I could see things changing.

This two part interview not only helped me understand more of what I could only imagine was going on, but it has opened my heart to all who have struggled with the same symptoms.

If you have battled, or ARE STILL battling or even if someone you know has been through this time of desperation, please listen and keep an open mine. While I do know (personally...) ALL MENTAL HEALTH issues are very real and at times, really difficult to battle through, this episode can encourage and motivate everyone - YOU CAN GET THROUGH IT.

thanks so much to Lisa for opening up and becoming vulnerable. Your story is inspiring as you have been through something horrible and have made it through. Also, the fact that you want to help all moms with postpartum depresion get through with hope via an understanding of what you are experiencing, is very admirable.

LIsa is a very well known and acclaimed Interior designer who operates out of Claremont in Cape Town. For more on what she does, please visit her FACEBOOK PAGE : https://www.facebook.com/p/Lisa-Marie-Theophilus-Interiors-100067793075881/?locale=fo_FO

Alternatively, check our an interview she had with the Home Channel on DSTV.

https://thehomechannel.co.za/tv-schedule/finest-homes-107/