Just James Podcast
263 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago -Who let me be a grown up? An opinionated South African with a pet plant as a co-host. My approach is motivational, aiming to cultivate a positive outlook on the everyday aspects of life. Through the topics I explore and discuss, I strive to inspire positivity and optimism in our daily experiences.
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S4E15: Coronations, Commitments and Conundrums!
May 10, 2023 06:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBThis week I talk about what happens to the monarch post coronation. I take a deeper look at what having commitment issues means and how it affects those around you. I consider selfcare and offer a brand new conundrum!
S4E14: God save our King!
May 03, 2023 06:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBThis week I gave you a full run down on what to expect at King Charles III coronation this weekend. I give you some advise on what to give a senior dog to enrich their diet and look at ways to be kind to strangers. This week you get, not one, but TWO conundrums. Can you guess them?
S4E13: Toxic, trepidation and traits!
April 26, 2023 06:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBThis week I answer some "behavioural" questions about myself whilst dealing with an "annoying beep sound". I look at how to avoid Toxic friendships for a listener and I look at 10 ways to be kind to strangers.
S4E12: Being kind and thinking deeper!
April 19, 2023 10:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBThis week I answer some questions about myself. I look at what you could consider about house inspections as a landlord or tenant. I answer quite a few of your questions and I look at 10 ways to be kind to others and 5 tips for your dogs health. I also look at why your dog hair gets matted and how to fix it. Can you guess this weeks conundrum?
S4E11: spring clean and clearer mind!
April 05, 2023 06:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBThis week I talk about how Progesterone has changed my life! I look at spring cleaning your home, how to donate your clothes to charity, I look at why I'm clumsy and give you a brand new conundrum!
S4E10: Caffeine, irrigation and Dog ideas!
March 29, 2023 16:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBThis week I answer some amazing questions from Mich! I look at the benefits of irrigation systems for plants are and why caffeine and left over coffee is so great for plants. I look at 10 great dog treat and stimulation ideas and give you a brand new conundrum!
S4£9: Plants, Parents and Payments!
March 22, 2023 07:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBThis week I look at 9 great "starter plants" for anyone looking to start their plant journey. I look at why spending time with your family (or chosen family) is important for your health and wellbeing. I also look at ways to help cut costs in this economic crisis. Can you guess this weeks conundrum?
S4E8: Mom's, moving and motivation!
March 15, 2023 07:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBThis week I give you 55 mothers day gift ideas. I look at what to do when packing up a home for someone who has passed away and give you 10 tips on how to get rid of dog hair! Can you guess this weeks conundrum?
S4E7: beds, pots and pads!
March 08, 2023 08:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBThis week I talk about Menorrhagia and what I'm going through with it. I look at what to consider when buying a new mattress. I talk about the best potting soil and some motivational advice for the week. Can you guess this weeks conundrum?
S4E6: cleaning, clearing and caution
March 01, 2023 20:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBThis week I look at ways to effectively clean your house quicker. I give you advice on what de-clutter you're space and what to do with itchy dogs and what might be causing it. Can you guess this weeks conundrum?
S4E5: boundaries, migraines and treats!
February 22, 2023 07:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBThis week I look at what to do when a friend is constantly asking you for favours and how to put a boundary in place. I look at 7 dog treat ideas and how to help your migraines. I also give you 10 acts of kindness to consider and give you a brand new conundrum to guess!
S4E4: Kindness, hobbies and dogs!
February 16, 2023 14:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBThis week I look at how to find a new hobby and what will inspire you for a hobby. I look at how to keep your dogs coats from matting and why your dogs get brown tear stains under their eyes. I give you 10 ways to be kind this week which one will you follow through on?
S4E3: Beauty and the Birthday!
February 08, 2023 16:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBThis week is a short podcaster while I am out of London seeing some family! I look at 10 beauty trends for 2023 and 30 amazing valentine ideas to help you spoil your loved one! I also give a very dear friend a birthday shout out!
S4E2: humbled that I'm not super human!
February 02, 2023 16:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBThis week, I over expended myself in just too many directions and learnt the hard way, I simply cannot do it all! I look at how to help and prevent a burn out and reasons why you should hire a professional dog groomer. Can you guess this weeks conundrum?
S4E1: New year, bad diet!
January 25, 2023 07:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBWelcome to season 4! This week I look at food intolerance, food allergies and where to start to repair your system! I look at motivation and goals for 2023 and give you our first conundrum for the year!
S3E48: Dog brushes, being kind and appreciating Family!
December 14, 2022 07:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBThis is my final podcast of the year! I talk about how much of an impact being kind can have, 5 reasons to appreciate your family and I teach you about different types of dog coats and how to successfully brush your dog to keep them in the their best health. Thank you for listening to me for an entire year!
S3E47: Tis the frikkin' season for..DIY!
December 07, 2022 15:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBThis week I look at how to do Christmas on a Budget. I look at how to handle Christmas being alone or lonely and give you 20 DIY Christmas gifts you can make at home. Can you guess this weeks conundrum?
S3E47: Tis the frikkin' season for..DIY!
December 07, 2022 15:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBThis week I look at how to do Christmas on a Budget. I look at how to handle Christmas being alone or lonely and give you 20 DIY Christmas gifts you can make at home. Can you guess this weeks conundrum?
S3E46: Girls weekend away!
November 30, 2022 07:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBThis week I give you 9 tips to take into consideration when planning and executing a girls (and boys) weekend away . I look at 5 factors to consider before moving from the city to the country and look at some home cleaning advise. This week I give you the world's oldest conundrum. Can you guess it?
S3E46: Girls weekend away!
November 30, 2022 07:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBThis week I give you 9 tips to take into consideration when planning and executing a girls (and boys) weekend away . I look at 5 factors to consider before moving from the city to the country and look at some home cleaning advise. This week I give you the world's oldest conundrum. Can you guess it?
S3E45: Social Anxiety and grieving a loss!
November 23, 2022 07:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBThis week I talk about social anxiety and what to do to overcome it. I also talk about ways to say goodbye to someone that is dying or ways to say goodbye once you have lost someone special in your life. Don't worry, it is not a very heavy podcast all the way through and I end it with 20 DIY Christmas gifts and offer you a new Conundrum to guess!
S3E45: Social Anxiety and grieving a loss!
November 23, 2022 07:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBThis week I talk about social anxiety and what to do to overcome it. I also talk about ways to say goodbye to someone that is dying or ways to say goodbye once you have lost someone special in your life. Don't worry, it is not a very heavy podcast all the way through and I end it with 20 DIY Christmas gifts and offer you a new Conundrum to guess!
S3E44: Christmas on a budget!
November 16, 2022 18:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBThis year, with the cost of living and everyone struggling I look at ways to handle this Christmas on a budget. I also give you 20 DIY Christmas gift ideas to make at home. I look at what causes bad breathe in dogs and 7 ways to keep your dogs teeth cleaned with brushing them. Can you guess this weeks conundrum?
S3E44: Christmas on a budget!
November 16, 2022 18:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBThis year, with the cost of living and everyone struggling I look at ways to handle this Christmas on a budget. I also give you 20 DIY Christmas gift ideas to make at home. I look at what causes bad breathe in dogs and 7 ways to keep your dogs teeth cleaned with brushing them. Can you guess this weeks conundrum?
S3E43: Shingles suck!
November 09, 2022 07:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBI'm back after a week off from Shingles! I look at mood enhancing ideas and how to help yourself when you're system is completely run down. I also talk about how to find a surgeon and give you a new conundrum to solve.
S3:E42: Dog Paws and Mood Swings
October 26, 2022 07:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBThis week I look at why a Dog Paw Balm is so important, especially leading into Winter. I look at reasons why you may be irritated or have irritated mood swings and give 5 reasons why you should kiss your spouse or partner hello and goodbye. Can you guess this weeks conundrum?
S3:E42: Dog Paws and Mood Swings
October 26, 2022 07:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBThis week I look at why a Dog Paw Balm is so important, especially leading into Winter. I look at reasons why you may be irritated or have irritated mood swings and give 5 reasons why you should kiss your spouse or partner hello and goodbye. Can you guess this weeks conundrum?
S3E41: Motivation, meetings and Melatonin
October 19, 2022 06:00 - 27 minutes - 19.3 MBThis week I look at 3 key Motivational factors that we need to consider to drive our goals forward. I look at how to avoid "meetings for the sake of meetings" and the 3D's of meeting relevance. I also talk about the point of a Vitamin B12 injection. Can you guess this weeks conundrum?
S3E40: Whiskers, Weddings and Weird injuries!!
October 12, 2022 06:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBThis week I tell you why I'm not an adult and injured myself at my brothers wedding. I explain the importance of dog whiskers and discuss the etiquette to gifting money at weddings. Can you guess this weeks conundrum?
S3E39: Family wedding week!
October 05, 2022 06:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBThis week my wonderful brother gets married!
S3E39: Family wedding week!
October 05, 2022 06:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBThis week my wonderful brother gets married!
S3E38: handovers, colds and puppies!
September 28, 2022 06:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBThis week I look at hangover cures and cold and flu remedies. I give you advice on being a dog sitter and what to consider before you leave your pets with a sitter.
S3E38: handovers, colds and puppies!
September 28, 2022 06:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBThis week I look at hangover cures and cold and flu remedies. I give you advice on being a dog sitter and what to consider before you leave your pets with a sitter.
S3E37: Funerals and People Pleasers!
September 21, 2022 06:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBThis week we said goodbye to her Royal Majesty the Queen Elizabeth II. I look at how to stop being a people pleaser and discuss how to help with Lactose Intolerance. Can you guess this weeks conundrum?
S3E36: Sugar, Sh*tty Clients and Sad Times!
September 14, 2022 06:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBThis week I look at what cutting sugar actually does to your body, I talk about stress headaches and being prepared for what happens with the mourning of her Majesty The Queen this week. I also give you a new conundrum and tell you a funny story about my nephew!
S3E36: Sugar, Sh*tty Clients and Sad Times!
September 14, 2022 06:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBThis week I look at what cutting sugar actually does to your body, I talk about stress headaches and being prepared for what happens with the mourning of her Majesty The Queen this week. I also give you a new conundrum and tell you a funny story about my nephew!
S3E35: Rest In Peace Queen Elizabeth!
September 09, 2022 08:00 - 13 minutes - 9.15 MBThis week I talk about the 12 days of mourning the Queen. This is not my week to shine and may we all take a moment to honour our Head of State, Queen Elizabeth the second. God save our King!
S3E34: Self Sabotage and Quite Quitting!
August 31, 2022 06:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBThis week I look at reasons why we self sabotage and how to recognise what we need to do to be more motivated. I look at what quiet quitting is and 10 ways to improve your job before you do consider that next career move. I talk about some cleaning tips for the house and offer you a brand new conundrum to guess.
S3E34: Self Sabotage and Quite Quitting!
August 31, 2022 06:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBThis week I look at reasons why we self sabotage and how to recognise what we need to do to be more motivated. I look at what quiet quitting is and 10 ways to improve your job before you do consider that next career move. I talk about some cleaning tips for the house and offer you a brand new conundrum to guess.
S3E33: Positivity and Paws!
August 24, 2022 06:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBThis week I follow the request from one of my OG listeners and talk about how to find motivation, keep it and how to stay in a positive mindset during the process. I briefly give you 5 cleaning hacks and look at how to sooth trimmer burn in a dogs paws or skin. Can you guess this weeks conundrum?
S3E32: Puddles and Pensions!
August 17, 2022 06:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBThis week I look at how to get rid of dog wee odour and marks from your carpets. I look at whether opting into a work place pension is a good idea and I look at small cleaning changes got can make every day to feel less over whelmed if you aren't on top of your household chores. Can you guess this weeks conundrum?
S3E31: Droughts, Dresses and Decorating
August 10, 2022 06:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBThis week I talk about redecorating my kitchen and bathroom. I look at ways to save water in a drought and look at the dress code etiquette for a wedding. Can you guess this weeks conundrum?
S3E31: Droughts, Dresses and Decorating
August 10, 2022 06:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBThis week I talk about redecorating my kitchen and bathroom. I look at ways to save water in a drought and look at the dress code etiquette for a wedding. Can you guess this weeks conundrum?
S3E30: Crates, Gardia and hours!
August 04, 2022 11:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBThis week I talk about how to stop dogs from barking in their crate at night. I talk about a really awful dog illness called Gardia and how to get rid of it and I discuss how many hours you should be working a week for your mental health and social skills. Can you guess my fun conundrum this week?
S3E30: Crates, Gardia and hours!
August 04, 2022 11:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBThis week I talk about how to stop dogs from barking in their crate at night. I talk about a really awful dog illness called Gardia and how to get rid of it and I discuss how many hours you should be working a week for your mental health and social skills. Can you guess my fun conundrum this week?
S3E29: Flipping Furniture and Cool Dogs!
July 27, 2022 07:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBThis week I tell you all about my new found hobby of flipping furniture and give you some easy ideas on how to make money online. I give you some products and ideas to keep your dog cool in this heatwave and give you a new conundrum to guess!
S3E28: Walking Away and Good Dog Diets!
July 21, 2022 11:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBThis week I talk about walking away from friendships and how to recover from a lost friend. I talk about 3 very different doggy diets and 35 things crazy dog owners do.
S3E28: Walking Away and Good Dog Diets!
July 21, 2022 11:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBThis week I talk about walking away from friendships and how to recover from a lost friend. I talk about 3 very different doggy diets and 35 things crazy dog owners do.
S3E27: Noisy Neighbours and New Puppies!
July 13, 2022 06:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBThis week I look at what to do if you have a neighbour complaint. I talk about how to introduce dog grooming to a new puppy. I look at 15 ways to stay cool at night in summer so you can get a good night sleep and make some summer cleaning suggestions. Can you guess this weeks conundrum?
S3E27: Noisy Neighbours and New Puppies!
July 13, 2022 06:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBThis week I look at what to do if you have a neighbour complaint. I talk about how to introduce dog grooming to a new puppy. I look at 15 ways to stay cool at night in summer so you can get a good night sleep and make some summer cleaning suggestions. Can you guess this weeks conundrum?