Want to listen to the audio dramas without the running commentary? Look no further! Enjoy the immersive experience of every audio drama from season one of Mindful. Have an idea for a new audio drama? Let me know and maybe you will hear it on season two: [email protected] or mymindfulpodcast.worpress.com Disclaimer: these audio dramas deal with sensitive material relating to mental health. Listener discretion is advised. Support is only a call away and resources can be found at...

The reflection in the mirror is unrecognisable and the bombardment of beauty standards on social media is screaming that you ought to look different, how can you love your body? Picking, prodding and poking are dished up in this episode in order to understand the effects BDD can have on our psyche and on our bodies. Reconciling the void between the mental and the physical has always been a challenge, and joining us on the journey to self-acceptance are three special guests. Samantha Carolus,...

A whirlwind of conflicting emotions bubble up, waiting to burst...Follow our character wrestle with their inner turbulent feelings of paranoia, doubt, impulsivity and disregard. Joining us today is counselling psychologist Nicola Graham, who ladles out the complexities of Bipolar II Disorder in an easily digestible portions. Along with her is Portia Davies, a Rhodes University Law student who has multiple mental illnesses including Bipolar II Disorder and authentically recounts her...

Sometimes the most challenging part of the day is simply getting out of bed, follow our character's battle to get her day going and the most difficult challenge of all, asking for help. In the listening party this week is Psychology Honours student at UNISA Zama Dube who is a volunteer at SADAG too. Along with her is Nqobani Dabengwa, an Rhodes University student currently working towards obtaining his Pharmacy degree. Nqobani uses writing as medium to express his experiences and observations...

A deadline looms, an essay that just won't get off the ground and a host of distractions swirling around...What will happen? Follow our character navigate a plethora of day-dreams, odd jobs and tricky social interactions in an attempt to complete an assignment. Joining us in our listening party to give expert and personal insight into ADHD is child psychologist and workplace assessor Lyn Bischoff, and design masters student Hunter Nestadt. This episode contains content relating to mental...

Today, we follow the inner monologue of a character living with Generalised Anxiety Disorder. Listen as a simple shopping trip spirals into a nightmare. Joining us is counsellor Chevaunne who gives insight into symptoms and coping methods for anxiety. Along with her is Justine, a student who was recently diagnosed and opens up about how anxiety affects her daily routine. This podcast contains sensitive content, listener discretion advised.