Stretch Podcast

259 - Pisto Ya Basadi - Embodiment of the feminine Spirit

On the 9th of August 1956 women of South Africa from all walks of life, came together in their diversity to stand up against an injust system that threatens their freedom of movement. 
After 1994 that day was declared a public holiday and the month of Augusts turned Women's Month in South Africa. As such this day has been celebrated and recognised in various forms ever since. 
This year, I, together with Tebogo Buntu felt called to create a 2 day women's month event in honour of the women of 1956. We will commemorate the day through various talks and activities 
We therefore invite you to join us if you feel called .
Here is the link to book your seat to the Pitso Ya Basadi Event 

258. Understanding Ancestors

The topic of ancestors is a tricky one, it has the potential to polarise people where others outrightly reject the existence and relevance of ancestors while others literally swear by ancestors. It took me a while to find a guest on this topic and who better to speak on this than the co-founder of Ancestral Voices, the incredible Verona Spence- Adofo who needs no introduction as they are a looming figure in this space. 
The conversation is easy, understandable and foundational, this was deliberate because this is a topic I will keep visiting and going deeper and deeper on the podcast. 
Bio
Spiritual consultant, educator, researcher, filmmaker and published writer Verona Spence-Adofo is the Co-founder of Ancestral Voices, an educational initiative spanning over a decade with the sole purpose of documenting and disseminating research-based knowledge about African sacred cosmologies, their spiritual philosophies and practices. Over the past 14 years, she has accumulated a wealth of spiritual and healing wisdom from working with different healers, medicine people and scholars across the globe, deepening her own spiritual understanding and cultivating her gifts to assist others.
Contacts
Website: www.ancestralvoices.co.uk/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AncestralVoicesFilmsInstagram: @ancestral_voices/TikTok: @ancestral_voicesTwitter: @AncestralVoices
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257. Raising Consciousness

Raising consciousness is a buzz word in the spiritual and healing spaces yet many don't quite grasp what exactly is it. In this episode, Surbie takes us through what consciousness is and what it means to raise it.
In the conversation we cover consciousness, raising consciousness, Jaina philosophy, healthy relationships, the spirit of money, holistic health and wellness at the highest level
Bio and contacts
Surbhi Pandya is a wholistic health coach and beacon of compassion. She has been guiding individuals towards a self-transformative journey. Surbhi's approach to coaching is rooted in kindness. She also leads an optimal well-being health program.
This 14 weeks Lifestyle Intelligence course is experiencial based. With over two decades of commencing, she has helped countless individuals improve their energy levels, lose weight, and overcome various health challenges and emotional well being. She emphasizes psychology and neuroscience-backed principles to address lifestyle diseases like diabetes, obesity, autoimmune disorders, blood pressure, heart diseases, cancer, arthritis, aches, pains to name a few .
As an esteemed educator at Awaken Now, a non-profit org, she inspires others to embrace healthier lifestyles and raise consciousness levels. Surbhi has compiled four books and created exceptional board games based on enlightening thought processes. She is also a certified pranic healer, psychotherapist, healing instructor, life coach and film director. Surbhi is a reputed and awarded jewelry designer by profession.
An inspiration speaker, Surbhi has delivered talks in organizations like Parliament of World religions, JAINA, IAF international Ahimsa foundation New York, Columbia University, Georgetown university, Virginia, and curated non-violence educational events for Consulate General of India, Asia Society to name a few. She has inspired students in several Universities and schools.
www.AwakenNow.guru
www.SurbhiPandya.com
 
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256. Birth And Birth Trauma

In this episode I am in conversation with Kheyrne Danu on the matter of birth trauma and birth. We cover amongst other things the abuse of the medical profession on pregnant women as well as the birth process. 
Contact 
msha.ke/womanthrive
 
Bio
Kheyrne’s own health challenges ignited a drive to research natural hormone wellness, which opened the doors to health journalism and three years of Functional Medicine seminars. She has also journeyed through women’s wellness as a belly dance teacher, doula and bodywork practitioner and later studied as a trauma-informed Somatic Embodiment Coach.  
Kheyrne straddles the sacred and scientific worlds. She is focused on handing the reigns of sovereignty back to women through a variety of effective natural tools and today she  practices as a Somatic Embodiment and Women’s Wellness Coach and workshop facilitator.
 
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255. The Teen Coaching Journey

 
In this episode I am in conversation with Nomveliso (TeenCoach) Mbanga on her journey of coaching teens. The first part of the conversation begins with her sharing about her beautiful and unique relationship with her father, this is what lead her to not only coaching teens but to almost be a specialist on coaching teen boys
Bio
I run a Coaching Training Institute that offers dual services: coaching services as well
as Coaching Training certifications. that are ICF accredited. Mayine Development
Institute is an Indigenous Centered Approach to Coaching, human development and
personal growth. Using Informational Education to be a feeder to Formal Education
Institutions.
I used +25yrs of corporate experience to build & grow the business that I run by
creating a niche approach that is heavily leaning on indigenous knowledge system in
understanding our human element & what makes us thrive
I founded Nomveliso Mbanga Teencoaching TM Programme a trademarked concept
that is an emotional well-being support coaching programme for pre-teens, teenagers
and young adults. We are an Indigenous Centered approach-oriented organization
whose focus is the mental & emotional wellbeing of a growing individual using
indigenous support methods. TeencoachingTM is a coaching program that is tailored for
the personal development of teens teenagers. It is also a trademarked concept that's
under Mayine Development Institute.
Website: https://www.mayinedevelopment.com/
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254. Managing Professional and Personal Changes

Since the year 2020 the world of work has been going through drastic changes, there are organisations who have completely let go of offices and work strictly from home, while others are adapting to hybrid work and there are also those who continue as though 2020 never happened. All this has an impact in our lives both profesisional and personal lives
In today's episode I am in conversation with Zanelen Njapha on how people are navigating changes both professionally and persoanal.
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Bio
Known to her awesome clients as 'The UnLearning Lady', Zanele Njapha isthe world's leading voice on using key unlearning principles to support theworld’s best organisations build cultures where instead of annoyed andfrustrated by change - people are EXCITED to transform and innovate.
CEO at The UnLearnersAward-winning Business Woman 
Contact:
www.theunlearners.com
 
 
 
 
 
 

253. Truth, Honesty and Announcements - A solo

Episode 253 - Truth, Honesty and Announcements - Another solo episode with yours truly
In this episode I share with you my deepest truth, and some announcements. The episode is a freebie because of the nature of the content I am sharing.
 
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252. Adulting and the Millennials'

In this episode, I converse with Sthabiso Mthethwa about 'Adulting' and its association with millennials. Indeed, the term 'Adulting' emerged with this generation, encapsulating the complexities of adulthood in the 21st century.
The discussion spans numerous topics, beginning with Sthabiso's personal history, his choice of dance over IT, upbringing by a single mother, relocation to Johannesburg, and delving into dance, relationships, parenting, success, career, and more.
Bio 
Sithabiso Mthethwa also known as Staby is a dancer born and raised in KwaZulu Natal South Africa. His love for dance started when he was 14 years old when he used to watch music videos on t.v and try copy what the dancers were doing, musicians such as Michael Jackson, Usher Raymond, Chris Brown and many more. he spent the rest of his high school life studying the art of dance, being mentored by some of the best dancers in and around South Africa.
He Moved to Johannesburg in the year 2014 where he began his professional career in dance. His primary styles are in Krump and HipHop. Since launching his dance career, Staby has been casted in some of the country’s biggest shows and gracing the stage locally and internationally.
Contacts 
@staby_dancefitnes on all social media platforms 
 
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251. Finding Balance in an Unbalanced World

I this episode I am in conversation with Rev. Dr Diane Johnson, the conversation is broad and global covering matters that affect humanity right such as the ongoing wars in the Gaza and the Congo, American politics, South African History, Leadership in Corporate and organizations and much more all in an effort to find balance in an unbalanced world. 
 
Bio
Dr. Diane Johnson is CEO and Founder of Mmapeu Consulting, a national organizational and leadership transformation firm committed to aligning mission, vision and values for social enterprises, philanthropic institutions, the social sector, purpose-driven businesses, B Corps, tech companies and market leaders. She is deeply committed to creating dynamic, sustainable and equitable models of market and community benefits.
 
Since 1992, Diane has consulted, facilitated and trained on strategic development; cultural capacity, diversity, inclusion and equity; organizational development, institutional capacity building, leadership development, collaboration and community engagement, program design, program evaluation and leadership development for over 12,000 organizations and leaders.
Clients have included the California Primary Care Association, the Kresge Foundation, the San Francisco Department of Public Health, the American Sustainable Business Network, SOCAP, Opportunity Collaboration, Habitat for Humanity International, NeighborWorks America, HUD, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, and Unitarian Universalist Association.
 
She has been fortunate enough to work in South Africa, Mexico, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Diane received her doctorate in Interdisciplinary Studies (sociology, organizational behavior, management and non-profit studies) from Tufts University. Her dissertation focused on cross-sectoral leadership and collaboration between the business, government, social and community sectors. She holds a Masters in Nonprofit Management from the New School and her undergraduate degree in Communications with a marketing minor is from The University of Pennsylvania – The Annenberg School of Communications and The Wharton School.
Dr. Johnson also received her master’s in divinity from the Pacific School of Religion at the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, CA, and is an ordained minister in the progressive Christian denomination of the United Church of Christ. Her faith-based work focuses on the intersection of spirituality, social change and equity, including working with numerous interfaith initiatives. She now lives in Massachusetts with her adorable Aussie, basset hound and corgi mix, Jasper, who loves chasing the cat, Sweet Pea.
 
Contacts:
Website: https://www.mmapeu.com/
Facebook: Diane Johnson 
 
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250. African Centered Wellness

In this episode, I am in conversation with Tebogo Buntu on holistic wellness and African centered wellness. We cover amongst other things, what it means to be well, the dynamics between black men and women, the roles men and women play in the greater African family, the world of work and working, the plight of the black boys and much more 
Bio 
Tebogo Buntu (Mama T) is a community educator and practitioner within Afrikan-centered knowledge and healing. She coordinates holistic health for women; for self-development, generational trauma counseling and intuitive awakening
Contacts 
Website: Ebukhosini website
email: info@ebukhosinisolutions.co.za
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