Together we'll look at the relationship between body, mind, emotions and spirit and how each can be nurtured to more skillfully live a purposeful life.
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Welcome to the Daring Greatly Podcast with Tshepo Mantje! Inspired by Dr. Brené Brown's book of the same name, this podcast is not just about personal development and mental health; it's a transformative journey that delves into the core of what it means to lead a purposeful and fulfilling life. In each episode, we cultivate a safe space for vulnerability, providing practical tips, insights, and inspiration. From positive psychology, mental health, and personal growth to mindfulness, and com ...
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It's not always easy showing up, with Sihle Ngqawana
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In this deeply personal episode, join me, Tshepo, as I chat with the incredible Sihle Ngqawana for an honest and heartfelt conversation about our individual struggles to show up for ourselves. Life has a way of throwing challenges our way, making it difficult to fully embrace our authentic selves and be present in our own lives. Sihle and I open up…
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In this episode, I share tools we can use to be better at consciously and intentionally directing our behaviour towards accomplishing our goals. Daring Greatly Podcast Socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/DaringGreatlyPC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daringmediaza/ daringmediaza@gmail.com Tshepo Mantje's Socials: Instagram: https://www.inst…
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The Spirituality of Letting Go with Linathi Makanda
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“The truth is, unless you let go, unless you forgive yourself, unless you forgive the situation, unless you realize that the situation is over, you cannot move forward.” (Steve Maraboli). In this episode I am joined by poet and fellow podcaster, Linathi Makanda, and we talk about the importance and practice of letting go. Many of us hold on to situ…
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"Choose to grow where you are planted." What? How? Realising fully that the present moment is all there ever is - that where you are right now is where you're meant to be - and accepting that, is one of the biggest challenges of the human experience (at least of my human experience). In this episode, I share my personal journal entry, where I ponde…
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"A personal manifesto is a declaration of your core values and beliefs, what you stand for, and how you intend to live your life. It functions both as a statement of principles and as a call to action." (Marelisa Fabrega). In this short episode, I share my own personal manifesto. In creating this manifesto I meditated on what values I want to stand…
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In this episode I am joined by yogi and founder of Move In Awe, Sbu Breathe. Sbu shares his introduction to, and journey with yoga, and the work he does to ensure that more people, especially African youths, are exposed to the practice. Put simply, yoga is a practice that involves movement, meditation, and breathing techniques to promote mental and…
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Mental Health in the Workplace with Lethabo Sekele
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Experiencing mental health challenges in the workplace may lead to decreased productivity, increased sick-related absenteeism, poor work quality, and poor job satisfaction. Despite research showing that mental health challenges affect a large population of the work force, workplaces and corporate culture is yet to fully acknowledge its role in crea…
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How We Self Sabotage with Busi Mhlotshazana
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Self-sabotage is when we actively or passively take steps to prevent ourselves from reaching our goals. Simply put, it is the different ways we stand in our own path. In this episode, I am joined by the host of the Vybe Podcast, Busi Mhlotshazana. B* and I take a deep dive into what Self Sebotage is; the many ways it can present in our lives; and h…
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Daring Greatly Podcast is back! Thank you for you support and patience during our break. In this episode I share a journal entry where I am reflecting on how Covid-19 has affected my family and I, the lessons I've learnt in the process, and how I intend to live my life going forward. I hope you enjou the episode. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Daring…
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Awakening the African Consciousness with Siseko Kumalo
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In this episode I am joined by Siseko Kumalo, who is an academic, published writer, PhD candidate at the University of Pretoria, and the former editor-in-chief at the Journal of Decolonising Disciplines. Kumalo joins me for a conversation on decolonisation. For many decades, Africa's identity had been determined, through oppressive techniques, by e…
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Stepping into your creative power with Bokang Lehlokoe
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In this episode I am joined by content creator and Youtuber, Bokang Lehlokoe to talk about creativity as a form of expression. Drawing on her experiences as a graduate from AFDA and running her own Youtube channel, The B Word, Bokang shares valuable insights on the creative journey and how she has grown through its challenges. In our conversation w…
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In this episode I am back with another personal jounral entry where I reflect on patience. I am currently in a transitional stage of my life - I am looking forward to beginning a new adventure. However, I have been struggling with the patience required to make this transition. I find myself frustrated. In order to make sense of my emotions, I journ…
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Financial wellness refers to the “overall financial health of an individual” - which, overall, contributes to holistic wellness. In this episode, I am joined by finance graduate and banker, Leago Papo. We disceuss what financial wellness is, and further discuss important aspects of financial well-being: budgeting, saving, and debt. There aren't man…
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Let go of Goals and Set Intentions with Sihle Ngqawana
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"Intention is more than wishful thinking—it’s willful direction. It is a philosophy of the heart put into practice, a consistency of conscious patterns of thought, energy, and action. Through intention, we see more and create with more clarity, passion, and authenticity. Our attention then becomes a spotlight for every shred of supporting evidence …
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7 Steps to Overcoming Internal Resistance
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More often than not we find that, actually doing the task is not the difficult part. The difficult part is getting ourselves to start and to working consistently. We find that we are the ones who stand in our own way - even though we do want to complete the task and succeed. Why is this? It is Internal Resistance. It manifests in many different way…
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Let's reflect on the year that was. However, considering the challenges of the year - the perspective this episode takes is that of gratitude. Research in Positive Psychology has found that gratitude and happiness are always strongly correlated. Gratitude moves people to experience more positive emotions, to thoroughly enjoy the good experiences, b…
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Masculinity and Mental Health with Ntokozo Mbokazi
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Ntokozo, a mental health activist and researcher, and I take a deep dive into the construction of masculinity and the ways in which it informs men's experiences of mental health. In masculine culture, mental health struggles are often ridiculed, resulting in feelings of isolation and disconnection by men who find themselves confronted by mental hea…
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It Gets Difficult Sometimes (A Journal Entry)
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As someone who intentionally engages with mental health issues, I have developed an unrealistic expectation for myself: to always be good. It often feels re-enforced by people who depend on me for one or other reason: "If you aren't good, what's going to happen to us?" When times of difficulty come, it feels like this should not be happening; like …
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Many of us live lives of quiet desperation - deferring our dreams and being limited by our fears and insecurities - stopping ourselves from expressing our unique gifts or our special talents. Additionally, in a world that seems to be full of expression, it can often feel impossible to get one's voice heard. In this episode I am joined by Nondu Lehu…
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Understanding Flow: The Science of Being in Your Bag
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In positive psychology, a flow state, also known as being in the zone (or as the kids say, being in your bag) is the mental state in which a person performing an activity is fully immersed in a feeling of energized focus, full involvement, and enjoyment in the process of the activity. In essence, flow is characterized by the complete absorption in …
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Dealing with Uncertainty by Creating a Daily Routine
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When experiencing uncertainty it can often feel like we have no control over anything in our lives. This is because the future that we are working towards seems undetermined. This can cause feelings of overwhelming worry or anxiety. In this episode I discuss a way you can reclaim some control back in your life - by controlling the only thing we hav…
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We Are of the Earth - An Environmental Conversation with Chelsea Ogilvie
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Earth is all we have. It is about time we realise that and learn ways to take care of it. We can all play our part. In this episode, we are joined by Environmental Rights Activist and Environmental Content Producer, Chelsea Ogilvie, who shares her journey of becoming an environmental activist, her views on our response to the environmental crisis, …
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No Disaster Should go to Waste (A Journal Entry)
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We will not talk about 2020 without reference to the agent that changed the course of human history, the Coronavirus. It is inevitable that we will not come out of this pandemic the same. However - Who will we be? What lessons are we taking from this experience and everything that has led us to this point? In this Episode, I share my thoughts on th…
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When you are on the journey of manifestation, the most challenging part is to remain consistently aligned with intentions - to stay on your path. Outside influences will often try to distract you, and sometimes you won't even notice this until its too late. In this episode I suggest three guidelines the keep you on your journey of manifestation. Th…
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In this episode I break down the manifestation process into four comprehensible and practical steps that anyone can apply to their lives and bring into reality any desired intention. #SiyaManifesta #OperationManifestation Enjoy the episode. #SouthAfricanPodcast #AfricanPodcast Podcast Socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/DaringGreatlyPC Instagram:…
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To Manifest is to bring into reality what you want. Fully understanding this and implementing it in your life is a true superpower. However, it can often feel like it is something that is out of reach - well, this episode will show you that it is in your reach. The power to create our own desired reality lies with us. We need to intentionally align…
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In this episode I speak to Khotso Moleta who shares with us his journey of chasing his football dream. Through Khotso's perspective we learn the importance of intention, passion, resilience, and consistency in manifesting our purpose. Khotso emphasises that, in order to live your dream, you have to start living your dream: Start today, Start Small!…
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In this episode I am joined by Sihle Ngqawana who, in October 2019, experienced the death of her father. Sihle says that grieving for her father was (is) one of the most difficult things she has ever had to do, however through this journey Sihle has been able to find herself again and rediscover her father's love in her 'new' normal. By listening t…
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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey (Book Summary)
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Stephen Covey's best selling personal development book 'The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People' presents an approach to being more effective in attaining your goals by aligning oneself to principles based on a character ethic that are universal and timeless. In this episode I explain each habit that has been presented in the book and help you impl…
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Five Tips To Build Resilience: Master Your Comeback
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In this episode I share five tips to help you cultivate resilience. Through the journey of life we often experience hardships that knock us down. During these tough times it may be difficult for one to see a way out. Drawing from principles of positive psychology, these five tips offer you a practical way to look at your hardships and know what to …
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Dealing with Anxiety with Micaela Helders
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In this episode I am joined by Psychology Honours graduate (Rhodes University), specialising in psychopathology, Micaela Helders. Micaela and I go into a fruitful conversation about the most common form of mental health problem:Anxiety. Micaela and I speak about what Anxiety is, how it manifests and what are some of the most helpful ways you can de…
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Hey. Thank you for choosing to listen to Daring Greatly Podcast. My name is Tshepo Mantjé. This is a short introduction telling you what the Podcast is about. My intention with this podcast is to create a community of people who are conscious on issues of wellness, mental health and personal development. My intention is to add an African perspectiv…
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In this episode I share a brief awareness meditation that can be practiced at any time during the day to reconnect with Self and the magical moment that is now.By Juan Carlos OM
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Welcome back to Mindfulness NOW! In this episode I interview Coach Ray about his MyFOURmula system, the work he does in the service of others and how he maintains a state of balance in his life. CoachRay is the creator and founder of MyFOURmula™ and TheMyFOURmulaWay™, an Evolutionary Self-Health Practice. CoachRay brings 25 years ofContinueContinue…
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Mindfulness NOW Episode 2 Resistance Talk with Amanda Quintana
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Hello amazing person!!! In this episode I interview Amanda Quintana. She's a former student of mine (college student leader...see her bio below). Within this episode we talk about resistance, how it appears in our lives and what to do about it. I mention the book, Spiritual Direction: Beyond the Beginnings by Janet K. Ruffing, R.S.M.ContinueContinu…
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Mindfulness Now Episode 1 Intro and Resistance
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Hello!!! Below find the FIRST Episode to Mindfulness Now. As the weeks progress, expect plenty of guests, supportive info and tools to help you live a more mindfully present life! Stay Awesome and Amazing...MORE TO COME!By Juan Carlos OM
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