Mind Over Matter Psych Talks

Hidden Chemicals, Hidden Messages

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2311984/fan_mail/new] Season 3 Episode 2 explores what menstrual products reveal about women’s health and society. A South African study found hormone affecting chemicals in common and organic pads raising questions about safety, affordability and transparency. We look at the psychological impact, period poverty and how knowledge can empower women to make informed choices.

Tears Foundation

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2311984/fan_mail/new] Season 3 is here. Host Kirsten Rossouw welcomes Celeste Louw, General Operations Manager at the TEARS Foundation, for a meaningful conversation about mental health, trauma and healing in the context of gender-based violence in South Africa. This episode explores what survivors often experience when they first reach out for help, how trauma can show up in different ways, what genuine support looks like beyond crisis moments and why the mental wellbeing of those working in trauma spaces matters too. The conversation also touches on prevention, social change and the role communities play in creating safer, more supportive environments. Honest, compassionate and grounded in real experience, this episode invites listeners to pause, reflect and listen with care.

Mental Health Isn't a Belief- It's a Reality

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2311984/fan_mail/new] In this solo episode of Mind Over Matter PsychTalks, the discussion unpacks a powerful truth: mental health is not a matter of belief or opinion. It is a lived biological and emotional reality for every human being. This episode explores how society’s obsession with opinions has blurred the line between evidence and belief and how that distortion has left many denying the existence of their own inner struggles. From global divisions shaped by belief systems to the stigma that still surrounds therapy, the conversation dives into why denial is dangerous especially in a country like South Africa, where old thinking continues to influence attitudes. This episode serves as both a challenge and a reminder: mental health does not require belief to exist but it does require care to thrive.

Milestones & The Fractured World

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2311984/fan_mail/new] In this solo episode, I’m taking a moment to pause and reflect — on the journey of this blog, the world we’re living in, and everything in between. From celebrating recent milestones and the growth of this community, to sharing the personal highs and behind-the-scenes of building something from the ground up — this is an honest check-in on what it’s all felt like, and where things might be headed next.

Sober.Buzz Hosts Josh & Heidi Case

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2311984/fan_mail/new] In this powerful episode, I sit down with Josh and Heidi Case- hosts of the Sober.Buzz podcast and passionate advocates for recovery and sobriety. Together, we dive deep into their personal journeys, the mission behind Sober.Buzz, and the real-life challenges and victories that come with living alcohol/ drug-free. From honest conversations about relapse and stigma, to the importance of community and self-compassion, this episode offers raw insight and inspiring takeaways for anyone touched by addiction or curious about what a sober life can look like. Whether you're in recovery, supporting someone who is, or just open to meaningful stories of transformation, you won't want to miss this one.