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Be The Realness
9 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago -Meditations and stories about tough life stuff to inspire mental well-being. Our mission is to inspire conversations around mental health, create a space for real connection, and fight stigma. You're not alone: If you’re dealing with thoughts of suicide, abuse or trauma, please talk to a person you feel safe sharing with. Contact a helpline using the link below if you need support. If you’re worried about a friend, encourage the person to contact a helpline here: https://www.betherealness.com/reach-out-for-help
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Episodes
Natal Midlands - Dawn Chorus Meditation
July 20, 2022 11:00 - 3 minutes - 2.51 MBTake a few minutes out of your day to listen to the dawn chorus recorded by Guy Buttery on his farm in the Midlands, South Africa. Best experienced with headphones. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
6: Ethiopia: Music & Identity with Iri Di
July 07, 2022 13:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBIri Di is an Ethiopian-French self-taught musician, and in this episode she explores the role that music has played in forging identity, meaning and magic. Originally produced during lockdown in 2020. "Iri's music navigates between afro rhythms, polyphonic singing, pentatonic and tonal harmonies; exploring the link between intimate and universal, organic and digital... Her music demonstrates the intricate bond between the multiple origins of her music, from the traditional singing of Hamer...
7: Guitars, Sitars and Snakes with Guy Buttery
July 07, 2022 13:00 - 54 minutes - 37.1 MBIn this long form conversation, producer Kim Winter chats to internationally celebrated guitarist Guy Buttery about growing up with the guitar, and overcoming illness through the healing power of Indian Classical music. To hear more of Guy's music please visit guybuttery.co.za Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5: Music & Healing: Addiction and Gender-Based Violence with Carla Fonseca
December 12, 2020 10:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBCarla Fonseca is a multi-disciplinary artist, actor and musician who originally grew up in Mozambique. She is lead vocalist for the South African band Batuk. Carla talks about the role music played in helping to connect with her brother through his journey with addiction. Over the last few years as a singer and performer, Carla has worked hard to process the trauma of sexual abuse, with a focus on music and performance art, and the power they have to confront and heal. Hosted on Acast. See ...
4: Confronting Anxiety & Insomnia with Simon Attwell
July 17, 2020 06:00 - 5 minutes - 4.07 MBCongo Cowboys banjo player and founding member and manager of South African band Freshlyground, Simon Attwell has been an international performing musician for over 20 years. Here he talks about anxiety, insomnia and how meditation has helped to quieten the 'buzz' in his brain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
3: A Guided Meditation with Zolani Mahola
July 16, 2020 06:00 - 4 minutes - 2.91 MBA peaceful meditation guiding you to project positive thoughts onto someone you love, bringing gratitude and abundance to your day. Zolani Mahola is a South African singer, actress and transformational speaker. She has been the lead singer of the internationally acclaimed South African music group Freshlyground and launched her solo career in 2019 as a musician, storyteller and public speaker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2: Why I Meditate with Zolani Mahola
July 15, 2020 10:00 - 2 minutes - 1.55 MBZolani Mahola is a South African singer, actress and transformational speaker. She has been the lead singer of the internationally acclaimed South African music group Freshlyground and launched her solo career in 2019 as a musician, storyteller and public speaker. To survive addiction, Zolani had to confront a childhood trauma, expose family secrets, and learn to practice daily self-restraint. Through her years as a singer, Zolani has developed a self-awareness that allows her to navigate ...
1: Escaping Childhood Trauma & Addiction with Zolani Mahola
July 14, 2020 20:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MBZolani Mahola is a South African singer, actress and transformational speaker. She has been the lead singer of the internationally acclaimed South African music group Freshlyground and launched her solo career in 2019 as a musician, storyteller and public speaker. To survive addiction, Zolani had to confront a childhood trauma, expose family secrets, and learn to practice daily self-restraint. Through her years as a singer, Zolani has developed a self-awareness that allows her to navigate li...
A Dose of Realness with Zolani Mahola
July 13, 2020 06:00 - 1 minute - 1.11 MBAn excerpt from The Realness with Zolani Mahola Zolani Mahola is a South African singer, actress and transformational speaker. She has been the lead singer of the internationally acclaimed South African music group Freshlyground and launched her solo career in 2019 as a musician, storyteller and public speaker. To survive addiction, Zolani had to confront a childhood trauma, expose family secrets, and learn to practice daily self-restraint. Through her years as a singer, Zolani has develope...