https://solidgold.co.za Mental health and wellness are crucial aspects of well-being. Their understanding and acceptance are vital for the progress of society. In a cultural context, mental health is often shrouded in stigma and misunderstanding, leading to a lack of proper support and care for those affected. Heal Your Mind with Tracey-Lee Kotzen is a platform for candid conversations that enlighten and enrich our understanding of mental health and wellness. Join us as we demystify, destigmatise, prioritize, and shine a light on mental health and healing. Society & Culture en Wed, 09 Aug 2023 10:58:10 +0200 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:06:40 +0200 30 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss iono.fm 2.5.2.0 Solid Gold Podcasts #BeHeard no Yearly feeds@iono.fm (Feed Manager) https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p1036/logo_8289_20250908_210311_1400.jpeg https://solidgold.co.za Mental health and wellness are crucial aspects of well-being. Solid Gold Podcasts #BeHeard episodic Solid Gold Podcasts #BeHeard info@solidgold.co.za false ZA https://iono.fm/e/1627973 https://iono.fm/e/1627973 Connect with MWI on LinkedIn · Find MWI on Instagram · Follow MWI on Twitter · Connect with MWI on Facebook · Visit the MWI website]]> Society & Culture Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:03:00 +0200 0 0 Different Minds, Shared Stories: Understanding Neurodivergence 0 0 Solid Gold Podcasts #BeHeard full 44:54 Heal Your Mind with Tracey-Lee Kotzen https://iono.fm/e/1559737 https://iono.fm/e/1559737
Guests: Dr Svetoslav Bulatov (MD | Homeopath), Jenna Bayer (Counselling Psychologist), Akosua Dardaine Edwards (Founder | NiNa Young Women’s Leadership Programme), Verona Rochat Smith (TRE Practitioner, Hypnotherapist, Wellness Trainer). Write Words Create website · Connect with MWI on LinkedIn · Find MWI on Instagram · Follow MWI on Twitter · Connect with MWI on Facebook · Visit the MWI website]]> Society & Culture Mon, 26 May 2025 12:00:00 +0200 0 0 How Trauma is Stored in your Body 0 0 Solid Gold Podcasts #BeHeard full 1:00:24 Heal Your Mind with Tracey-Lee Kotzen https://iono.fm/e/1559314 https://iono.fm/e/1559314
Guests: Hazel Friedman (Investigative Journalist), Dr Shaheda Omar (Director | Teddy Bear Foundation), Dr Onyi Nwaneri (Managing Director | Sesame Workshop South Africa), Grant Stewart, M.Ed. (Educational Support), Martin Pelders (CEO | MatrixMen), Pitso Mereko (Provincial Chairperson | Safer South Africa) Write Words Create website · Connect with MWI on LinkedIn · Find MWI on Instagram · Follow MWI on Twitter · Connect with MWI on Facebook · Visit the MWI website]]> Society & Culture Fri, 23 May 2025 17:30:00 +0200 0 0 Understanding South Africa's Deep National Wounds 0 0 Solid Gold Podcasts #BeHeard full 59:51 Heal Your Mind with Tracey-Lee Kotzen https://iono.fm/e/1499596 https://iono.fm/e/1499596
In our conversation, we tour the foundation of the #MeToo Movement and it’s unique perspectives on healing and wellness as essential pillars, not only for the team but also for every survivor. Shesheena recounts the early mission of the #MeToo movement, launched in 2006 to empower and support Black women and girls who are survivors of sexual violence. She highlights the movement’s ongoing commitment to resourcing survivor healing and wellbeing through tools like the Survivors Sanctuary online platform. Connect with MWI on LinkedIn · Find MWI on Instagram · Follow MWI on Twitter · Connect with MWI on Facebook · Visit the MWI website]]> Society & Culture Wed, 06 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0200 0 0 #MeToo Movement's Perspective on Healing and Wellness as Essential Pillars for Survivors of Sexual Violence 0 0 Solid Gold Podcasts #BeHeard full 27:14 Heal Your Mind with Tracey-Lee Kotzen https://iono.fm/e/1480494 https://iono.fm/e/1480494
Grief in a universal experience, yet the way it manifests and is processed varies across cultures, shaping individual and collective responses.

Host Tracey Lee Kotzen is joined by Welile Maleka and Hazel Namponya. Connect with MWI on LinkedIn · Find MWI on Instagram · Follow MWI on Twitter · Connect with MWI on Facebook · Visit the MWI website]]> Society & Culture Thu, 12 Sep 2024 17:30:00 +0200 0 0 Navigating Grief Across Cultures 0 0 Solid Gold Podcasts #BeHeard full 1:19:11 Heal Your Mind with Tracey-Lee Kotzen https://iono.fm/e/1463561 https://iono.fm/e/1463561
Host Tracey Lee Kotzen is joined by guest Dr Njabulo Mbanda. Connect with MWI on LinkedIn · Find MWI on Instagram · Follow MWI on Twitter · Connect with MWI on Facebook · Visit the MWI website]]> Society & Culture Tue, 23 Jul 2024 14:35:00 +0200 0 0 Let's Unpack the South African National Mental Health Policy Framework and Strategic Plan 2023 - 2030 0 0 Solid Gold Podcasts #BeHeard full 49:45 Heal Your Mind with Tracey-Lee Kotzen https://iono.fm/e/1463558 https://iono.fm/e/1463558
Join Tracey as she speaks with guests Martin Pelder, Zoe Pali, Kavya Swaminathan, and Etienne Louw. Connect with MWI on LinkedIn · Find MWI on Instagram · Follow MWI on Twitter · Connect with MWI on Facebook · Visit the MWI website]]> Society & Culture Tue, 23 Jul 2024 14:30:00 +0200 0 0 Beyond the Bruises - Unravelling the Impact of GBV on Intimate Partner Relationships 0 0 Solid Gold Podcasts #BeHeard full 1:07:11 Heal Your Mind with Tracey-Lee Kotzen https://iono.fm/e/1357090 https://iono.fm/e/1357090
For so long, we have been fire-fighting symptomatic problems that stem from deeply entrenched and deliberately cultivated socially engineered problems, which predate our time. These have evolved and infiltrated into the lowest levels of our societies.

In this episode, we unpack the stigma of male gender-based violence and address the impact on their mental health.

It is crucial to emphasise that addressing the impact of GBV on men's mental health does not diminish the importance of addressing the systemic violence and discrimination that women and marginalised gender identities face. We approach GBV and mental health issues from an intersectional and inclusive perspective, recognising that everyone can be affected differently and may require tailored support.

Promoting gender equality, challenging harmful gender norms, and ensuring accessible mental health services for all survivors are important steps to ensure a more inclusive and supportive environment for everyone impacted by GBV.

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The purpose of this podcast episode is to raise awareness about the mental health challenges that South African youth are confronting. By creating a safe space for dialogue and open conversations, we aim to empower youth to share their experiences, shed light on their struggles, and collectively work towards breaking the stigma surrounding mental health issues.

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GBV is deeply ingrained in our societies, perpetuating harmful norms and reinforcing gender inequalities. Survivors of GBV often experience a myriad of mental health challenges, such as post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem. The impact of GBV on mental wellness can be far-reaching and long-lasting, affecting not only the survivors but also their families and communities.

By examining these intersections, we aim to catalyse action towards destigmatising survivors' experiences and providing the necessary mental health support. This podcast serves as a stepping stone towards building a more inclusive and compassionate path to healing and creating a healed and thriving society.

Guests: Kavya Swaminathan (TEARS Foundation | Intervention Supervisor), Hazel Namponya (Collective Action Magazine | Editor In Chief) Connect with MWI on LinkedIn · Find MWI on Instagram · Follow MWI on Twitter · Connect with MWI on Facebook · Visit the MWI website]]> Society & Culture Wed, 09 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0200 0 0 Exploring the intersection between gender-based violence, mental health, patriarchy and culture - ending the stigma 0 0 Solid Gold Podcasts #BeHeard full 57:57 Heal Your Mind with Tracey-Lee Kotzen