The final episode in a 35 part series. A daily podcast for each day of the 35day stage 5 lockdown in South Africa. Danielle Du Toit and Kirsten Farquharson reflect on their experience of interviewing each professional and give some insight into what is in store next for the "How To Mental Health" Podcast Series. See you soon!…

Small Business Owner, Allen Huang speaks with us about his experiences as an entrepreneur during the lockdown. Listen as he describes the struggles of running operations from home and the role of "suiting up" for work everyday.

Christian counsellor and family coach, Marilyn Read, speaks about emotion coaching and the importance of emotional connection between parents and children. Listen as she outlines the roadmap to successful emotional coaching with your children.

Specialist psychiatrist, Dr Kerryn Armstrong speaks about depression in adolescence. She speaks about adolescent-specific vulnerabilities during the lockdown as a result of the social isolation. She also explains how parents might assist their adolescents and when it would be important to see a clinician.…

Child and adolescent specialist psychiatrist, Dr Lesley Carew speaks about childhood depression and how it is differs from adult depression. She speaks about how it might present during lockdown and how parents might assist their children. She also speaks about when it would be important to see a clinician.…

Clinical psychologist, Dr Bruce Bradfield speaks to us about the experience of depression and suffering and how this might present during the overwhelming Covid-19 lockdown. He also speaks about coping mechanisms and when to see a clinician.By Kirsten Farquharson and Danielle Du Toit

Attorneys, Ashleigh Farquharson and Anina Botha explain what financial relief funding initiatives, tax relaxations and debt and payment schemes are available during the lockdown. They also speak on labour law and how it impacts employees during Covid-19 in a way that is accessible for listeners.By Kirsten Farquharson and Danielle Du Toit

Kim Black, impressionist artist speaks about how creativity enhances her emotional well-being during lockdown and her passion for botanicals brings some colour to our grey lockdown.By Kirsten Farquharson and Danielle Du Toit

Child and adolescent specialist psychiatrist, Dr Merryn Young explains how anxiety presents in childhood and how parents can best support their children in coping with this.

Returning guest Jessica Cheesman explains how parents can become homeschool teachers of children with ADHD during the lockdownBy Kirsten Farquharson and Danielle Du Toit

In a time filled with so much uncertainty, clinical psychologist Amy Glover describes that therapy provides support when feeling alone. She gives us clarity about what a first therapy session entails mitigating at least some of the uncertainty.By Kirsten Farquharson and Danielle Du Toit

Christian counsellor and family coach, Marilyn Read, speaks about the process of physiological flooding or "flipping your lid". Listen as she explains the importance of being emotionally regulated during this lockdown.By Kirsten Farquharson and Danielle Du Toit

Maria Magdalena Campbell is a graphic design illustrator and artist. Listen as she explains how creativity and balance helps her stay grounded during an uncertain time.By Kirsten Farquharson and Danielle Du Toit

Lourdes Bruwer, Occupational Therapist and Founder of Jump Leap Fly, speaks to us about sensory difficulties that could present themselves during the lockdown. Lourdes offers helpful tips on how to support children using ordinary household objects.By Kirsten Farquharson and Danielle Du Toit

Heidi Van Der Merwe, registered counselor, explains the link between trauma and the effects that COVID-19 has had in many people's lives. Listen as she gives tips and guides on how to cope with the traumatic impact of this pandemic.By Kirsten Farquharson and Danielle Du Toit

Luke McDonald, from the Hitched team speaks to us about his incredible adventures across the globe hitch hiking from South Africa to the Congo as well as from South Africa all the way to Ellen Degeneres. We chat with Luke about resilience in the midst of very difficult circumstances and how humour helped to keep them going one day, one moment at a …

Counselling Psychologist and Life Coach, Kerry Acheson, speaks to us about the workbook that she and Karen Andrews created as a resource for people to consciously cope with COVID-19 crisis. This workbook has generously been made available to the public completely free of charge. Go to www.consultingkerry.co.za to get your copy.…

Owner and Founder of Just Dogs Behaviour and Honey's Garden, Lucy Breytenbach, takes us through ways in which you can keep your dogs entertained and exercised even without their daily walks.By Kirsten Farquharson and Danielle Du Toit

Daniella Djan, educator and published author, gives her tips on how to teach your kids at home during the lockdown.By Kirsten Farquharson and Danielle Du Toit

Counselling Psychologist, Natasha Kritzas, follows on from yesterdays conversation about anxiety and explores ways in which parents can support their children to stay grounded and calm even during this anxiety provoking time.By Kirsten Farquharson and Danielle Du Toit

Clinical Psychologist, Abraham Le Roux, explains the complexities behind anxiety; the different types, as well as various coping strategies and a little piece of his own advice.By Kirsten Farquharson and Danielle Du Toit

The incredible ultramarathon trail champion and creator of 13 peaks challenge, Ryan Sandes, gives us his tips on how to keep fit and build a strong mindset during the lockdown.By Kirsten Farquharson and Danielle Du Toit

The graceful Bianca Copeland shows us how you are never too old to learn a new skill and how the lockdown is the perfect time for that. Even learning to dance....By Kirsten Farquharson and Danielle Du Toit

Educational psychologist, Jessica Cheesman, explains more about ADHD and the impact it has on the family as a whole.By Kirsten Farquharson and Danielle Du Toit

Experienced dietician, Nicki De Villiers gives us her tips and advice on how to eat well during this lockdown period so that we can all come out of this as healthier people.By Kirsten Farquharson and Danielle Du Toit

Leanne Shelley, speech therapist educates us on how to keep kids engaged when you can't leave your house. She gives helpful tips on ways that you can ensure yours child's early speech development is not affected bu the COVID-19 lockdown.By Kirsten Farquharson and Danielle Du Toit

Matthew Denton gives us his first hand experiences as a paramedic during these unprecedented times.By Kirsten Farquharson and Danielle Du Toit

The incredible Charles Malanga speaks to us from Evexia Clinic in Johannesburg about his thoughts on the impact that COVID-19 has had on the mental health of those on the 'frontline', the Health Care Practitioners and essential workers who come into contact with potentially 'infected' people everyday.…

The incredible July Masango, Occupational Therapist, inspires us to continue on us as the first week of lockdown comes to a close.By Kirsten Farquharson and Danielle Du Toit

We chat with mom Nakita De Abreu who is a veteran at working from home. Nakita gives us tips on how to stay motivated while working at home especially how to do this with kids around.By Kirsten Farquharson and Danielle Du Toit

We are honoured that the energetic and gorgeous Thida Bevington joined us today all the way from Norfolk, UK. Listen as Thida shares with us the story of her baking career and how it helped her stay positive during the dark times of her life.By Kirsten Farquharson and Danielle Du Toit

The incredible Emily Rautenbach, Physiotherapist, guides us on how to keep our bodies healthy even with minimal space.By Kirsten Farquharson and Danielle Du Toit

We chat with Bridgitte Wesselo, counselling psychologist about her experience working with couples and ways in which relationships can be grown during these 21 days.By Kirsten Farquharson and Danielle Du Toit

Join us as we chat with Janet Bytheway, clinical psychologist, as she guides us through the importance of routine and structure in the home during this 21 day lockdown period.By Kirsten Farquharson and Danielle Du Toit

Meet your presenters for the show, Kirsten Farquharson and Danielle Du Toit and learn a few tips along the way.By Kirsten Farquharson and Danielle Du Toit

A daily dose of sanity in this time of chaos. 21 professionals over 21 days of lockdown and their advice on how to stay sane. Brought to you proudly by Danielle Du Toit and Kirsten Farquharson.By Kirsten Farquharson and Danielle Du Toit