Just James Podcast
260 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 10 hours 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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S2E39: Botox and Halloween ideas!
October 13, 2021 06:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBThis week I look at 30 halloween costum ideas. I give you advice on how to pass a landlord inspection and look at the many side affects of botox for migraines. I tell you about the most horrible customer I've ever dealt with and give you a new conundrum to guess. What will your Halloween costume be this year?
S2E38: Don't catch these hands!
October 06, 2021 06:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MBThis week I talk about what do when other people have conflict. I reminiscence on when I moved to England 10 years ago and look at how to properly budget your salary. Can you guess this weeks conundrum?
S2E37: Its a mood!
September 29, 2021 06:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBThis week I look at ways to get out of a bad mood or a funk of bad days. I talk about ways to leave a party early without being rude and how to get rid of those pesky spam calls that will be more amusing for you - but not for them. Can you guess this weeks conundrum?
S2E36: Fillers in my Face!
September 22, 2021 06:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBThis week I talk about Derma Fillers and what you should know about them. I talk about how to find good furniture and what to do when someone does not text you back. I give you some great tips on how to wake up happy and motivated and offer an easy conundrum this week for you to guess. Have you got the answer?
S2E35: Good hair, don't care!
September 15, 2021 06:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBThis week I look at good home DIY hair treatments. I look at how to handle someone who exadurates and how to be motivated this week. Can you guess this weeks conundrum?
S2E34: I melted my fridge!
September 08, 2021 06:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBThis week I tell you how I melted my fridge, yes, actually melted my fridge! I look at guilt and how to be a good tenant (cause I'm clearly great at it!) Can you guess this weeks conundrum.
S2E33: Autumn, neighbours and Keeping Warm!
September 01, 2021 06:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBThis week I look at how to warm your home without putting the heating on just yet. I give you 3 ways to deal with tough neighbours and 35 things to do in Autumn to entertain the entire family. Can you guess this weeks conundrum?
S2E32: I could do better!
August 25, 2021 06:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBThis week I talk about how to be a really good babysitter after my very first babysitting (my nephew) experience. I talk about how I let a very dear friend down this week and how I could handle feeling overwhelmed and stress better. Can you guess this weeks conundrum?
S2E31: House guests, Pet sitting and baby bonding!
August 18, 2021 08:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBThis week I am out of town visiting family and look at how to be a good house guest. I teach you how to become a good pet sitter, as I am about to look after a little cat for a few days and talk about baby bonding and caffeine and how it affects your sleep. Can you guess this weeks conundrum?
S2E30: Water, weights and Worthiness!
August 11, 2021 06:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBThis week I look at 11 things you can text your friends to check in on them and ensure they are mentally okay. I give advise on healthy food to buy in your groceries and how to ensure you are drinking enough water every day. I also give 5 signs that you are in a good and healthy job. Can you guess the new conundrum?
S2E29: Birthdays, Cleaning and Facials!
August 04, 2021 06:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBThis week I look at 25 ideas of things you can do to celebrate your birthday. I look at how to help a exercise headache and I give one of my listeners advise on how to clean your house quickly and accurately to not feel overwhelmed with the task. I talk about the benefits of WOW Fusion Micro Needling and give you a new Conundrum to try guess.
S2E28: Pimples, Surgeons and Cats Birthdays!
July 28, 2021 06:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MBThis week I look at what you should consider before finding a plastic surgeon. I look at natural ways to get rid of a pimple and 8 ways to celebrate your cat (or pets birthday). I also talk about a more serious matter and look at how to support a friend or family member who is grieving and going through a loss at the moment. Can you guess this weeks conundrum?
S2E27: Beat the Heat!
July 21, 2021 06:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBThis week I update you on my poorly ear, I give you 8 ways to really help a friend in need and I look at how to beat this Summer Heat Wave. I also look at ways to declutter your life and spring clean before winter. Can you guess this weeks conundrum?
S2E26: Riots, Ears and Kindness
July 14, 2021 06:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBThis week I talk about the sad riots happening in South Africa this week. I talk about my poor left ear infection and give advise on how to start growing plants or starting a small garden. I give you 4 reasons to be kind and can you guess this weeks new conundrum?
S2E25: Podcasts, Problems and Possibilities!
July 07, 2021 06:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBThis week I give a listener some advise on how to start their own podcast. I talk about anxiety and how to try naturally relieve the symptoms. I also open up and talk about something extremely personal to me and give you an insight into something I have struggled with since I was a teenager. Can you guess this weeks conundrum.
S2E24: Happy Pride and how to house sit successfully!
June 30, 2021 06:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBThis will I talk about how to support the LGBTQ+ community at a parade or event when you're straight. I look at motivation to get back into the gym, how to deal with rude customers on the phone and how to be the best house sitter when someone goes away. Can you guess this week's conundrum?
S2E24: Happy Pride and how to house sit successfully!
June 30, 2021 06:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBThis will I talk about how to support the LGBTQ+ community at a parade or event when you're straight. I look at motivation to get back into the gym, how to deal with rude customers on the phone and how to be the best house sitter when someone goes away. Can you guess this week's conundrum?
S2E23: Why are you always late!
June 23, 2021 16:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBThis week I look at why I am always late and the various types of people that are late. Which one are you? I talk about being broody after meeting my nephew and how to help a headache with some remedies. Can you guess this week's conundrum?
S2E23: Why are you always late!
June 23, 2021 16:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBThis week I look at why I am always late and the various types of people that are late. Which one are you? I talk about being broody after meeting my nephew and how to help a headache with some remedies. Can you guess this week's conundrum?
S2E22: Let them down NICELY!
June 16, 2021 06:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MBThis week I explain the difference between a filler and botox and I look at 15 red flags that you're in the wrong job. I also give advice on how to end a friendship or relationship nicely and by doing the right thing. Can you guess this week's conundrum?
S2E22: Let them down NICELY!
June 16, 2021 06:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MBThis week I explain the difference between a filler and botox and I look at 15 red flags that you're in the wrong job. I also give advice on how to end a friendship or relationship nicely and by doing the right thing. Can you guess this week's conundrum?
S2E21: Summer ideas and being Hacked!
June 09, 2021 06:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBThis week I look at BBQ and Braai etiquette for summer. Coming out of lockdown I give you 30 ideas of things to do this Summer and I tell you how I got hacked TWICE by the same person, in the same week. Can you guess this weeks conundrum!
S2E20: Making friends and fighting homesickness!
June 02, 2021 13:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBThis week I look at how to overcome being homesick when you move away. I look at how to get a better night sleep and ways to combat the heat when sleeping. I also help one of my listeners with advise on how to make friends and give you a brand new conundrum. Can you guess the answer?
S2E19: I f***ing hated getting my vaccine!
May 26, 2021 06:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MBThis week I tell you how badly I reached to the vaccine, the tail of getting it and my thoughts on the process. I look at 9 ways you can fail as a new business owner and explain how to micro needle your face from home. Can you guess this week's conundrum?
S2E19: I f***ing hated getting my vaccine!
May 26, 2021 06:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MBThis week I tell you how badly I reached to the vaccine, the tail of getting it and my thoughts on the process. I look at 9 ways you can fail as a new business owner and explain how to micro needle your face from home. Can you guess this week's conundrum?
S2E18: Aesthetics Advice and Ankle update!
May 19, 2021 06:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBThis week I update you on my ankle injury, I clarify my podcast from last year on losing friends. I give you the scoop on some lush cupcakes in London and give you advise on getting fillers and Toxins and what to expect. Can you guess this weeks conundrum?
S2E17: It's time to bring the Thunder!
May 12, 2021 06:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBThis week I thank you all for changing my life and talk about the advice Paul from Australia gave me! I look at Mother's Day traditions around the world and baby shower etiquette for expecting moms. I also look at the pregnancy myths and talk about a more serious matter affecting a friend of mine. Can you guess this week's conundrum?
S2E16: Boozy buddies and being my own Boss!
May 05, 2021 06:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBThis week I talk about being bullied at work and how you can handle someone making you feel singled out. I talk about handling friends that may have drunk too much at a party and the do's and don'ts of Instagram. Can you guess this weeks conundrum?
S2E15: Love languages and Skin Care!
April 28, 2021 14:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBThis week I look at the difference between Aquaphobia and Galeophobia, as an amazing listener pointed out my error in this definition. I go through my skin care routine and offer some products to consider. I also take a Love Language test and share the results live on the podcast. Can you guess this weeks conundrum?
S2E14: I fell down a flight of stairs!
April 21, 2021 08:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBThis week I tell you why I am not an adult and fell down a flight of stairs, injuring both my ankles and needed to go to A&E with an ambulance. I talk about ideas to keep busy while recovering from surgery and some foods to help you loose weight. I also look at sleep over etiquette and can you guess this weeks conundrum?
S2E13: Clumsiness, disappointment and compliments!
April 14, 2021 06:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBThis week I tell you how unbelievably clumsy I am. I look at how to handle disappointing other people, laundry tips and tricks and I look at the way to complement others. Can you guess this week's conundrum?
S2E12: Easter, gifts, forgiveness and family!
April 07, 2021 06:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBThis week I talk about why spending time with your family is so important and m Easter with my mom. I look at anxiety causes and how to try deal with it better. I also discuss gift etiquette and how I feel about forgiveness. Can you guess this week's conundrum?
S2E11: hangovers, bullies and lockdown ending
March 31, 2021 15:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBThis week I talk about my first park visit and seeing friends for the first time in 7 months. I look at why relationship status on Facebook may be important to some people, I talk about what to do if you have a bully affecting your life and hang over remedies to consider before and after drinking. Can you guess this week's conundrum?
S2E10: Seasonal changes, Linkedin and starting a business!
March 24, 2021 07:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBThis week I look at how seasonal change affects people, I give you 20 tips to improve your LinkedIn profile and talk about what you have to take into consideration before starting your own business. Can you guess this weeks conundrum?
S2E10: Seasonal changes, Linkedin and starting a business!
March 24, 2021 07:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBThis week I look at how seasonal change affects people, I give you 20 tips to improve your LinkedIn profile and talk about what you have to take into consideration before starting your own business. Can you guess this weeks conundrum?
S2E09: #notallmen, stress solutions and liars!
March 17, 2021 07:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBThis week I tackle the trending #notallmen topic and discuss the opinions from 3 popular men Tiktoker's on the subject. I tell all ladies how to be safe when walking home and I look at the solutions when you feeling like "nothing I do is good enough" and how to combat the stress related to that. I also talk about how to spot a liar and what to do in the situation. Can you guess this weeks conundrum?
S2E09: #notallmen, stress solutions and liars!
March 17, 2021 07:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBThis week I tackle the trending #notallmen topic and discuss the opinions from 3 popular men Tiktoker's on the subject. I tell all ladies how to be safe when walking home and I look at the solutions when you feeling like "nothing I do is good enough" and how to combat the stress related to that. I also talk about how to spot a liar and what to do in the situation. Can you guess this weeks conundrum?
E2E08: Who missed me?
March 10, 2021 10:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBI am back after a week of being unable to record my podcast! This week I weigh in on the Meghan and Harry interview, I talk about cancel culture and why a mental health day off work is such a good thing to do. I also look at foods to give you energy and I have an exciting new conundrum for you to solve. I missed you guys!
E2E08: Who missed me?
March 10, 2021 10:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBI am back after a week of being unable to record my podcast! This week I weigh in on the Meghan and Harry interview, I talk about cancel culture and why a mental health day off work is such a good thing to do. I also look at foods to give you energy and I have an exciting new conundrum for you to solve. I missed you guys!
S2E07: Leaving toxic relationships, motivation and cooking
February 24, 2021 07:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBThis week I give a friend some advice to leave a toxic friends with benefits relationship, I look at ways to get motivated to go to work out, I suggest an app to help you cook with the ingredients in your house and suggest ways to stay cool when sleeping as the weather warms up. Can you guess this weeks conundrum?
S2E07: Leaving toxic relationships, motivation and cooking
February 24, 2021 07:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBThis week I give a friend some advice to leave a toxic friends with benefits relationship, I look at ways to get motivated to go to work out, I suggest an app to help you cook with the ingredients in your house and suggest ways to stay cool when sleeping as the weather warms up. Can you guess this weeks conundrum?
S2E06: Babies, Skinny Jeans and plans for 2021
February 17, 2021 07:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBThis week I look at what plans I want to make for the rest of 2021 out of lockdown. I discuss the Gen Z vs Millennial debate on skinny jeans and side paths and I look at 36 Baby shower gift ideas for all the expecting moms out there. Can you guess Michelle's Conundrum this week?
S2E05: Valentines, Feet and Forgiveness
February 10, 2021 07:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBThis week I talk about the crazy origins of Valentine's Day, which will truly shock you! I discuss what ghosted is and how many people actually do it and I talk about my plantar fasciitis in my heel and look at how I can make it feel better. I also give you 20 ideas to celebrate Valentine's Day in Lock Down and sweet ideas for around the house. Can you guess this weeks conundrum?
S2E50: Valentines, Feet and Forgiveness
February 10, 2021 07:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBThis week I talk about the crazy origins of Valentine's Day, which will truly shock you! I discuss what ghosted is and how many people actually do it and I talk about my plantar fasciitis in my heel and look at how I can make it feel better. I also give you 20 ideas to celebrate Valentine's Day in Lock Down and sweet ideas for around the house. Can you guess this weeks conundrum?
S2E05: Valentines, Feet and Forgiveness
February 10, 2021 07:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBThis week I talk about the crazy origins of Valentine's Day, which will truly shock you! I discuss what ghosted is and how many people actually do it and I talk about my plantar fasciitis in my heel and look at how I can make it feel better. I also give you 20 ideas to celebrate Valentine's Day in Lock Down and sweet ideas for around the house. Can you guess this weeks conundrum?
S2E04: I answer your crazy questions!
February 03, 2021 07:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBThis week I answer 38 of the questions you sent me on Instagram to get to know who James is. The votes are in and the conundrum STAYS! Can you guess this weeks one?
S2E49: I answer your crazy questions!
February 03, 2021 07:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBThis week I answer 38 of the questions you sent me on Instagram to get to know who James is. The votes are in and the conundrum STAYS! Can you guess this weeks one?
S2E03: What to ask when adopting a puppy!
January 27, 2021 14:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBThis week I talk about how wearing compression tights are great for exercise. I look at the right questions to ask when adopting a pedigree puppy, especially in the surge of new puppies being adopted during the global epidemic. This might be the last week for our conundrums and we discuss why I am so late on the podcast this week.
S2E48: What to ask when adopting a puppy!
January 27, 2021 14:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBThis week I talk about how wearing compression tights are great for exercise. I look at the right questions to ask when adopting a pedigree puppy, especially in the surge of new puppies being adopted during the global epidemic. This might be the last week for our conundrums and we discuss why I am so late on the podcast this week.
S2E37: Snackettes, Impulse buys and bunnies!
January 20, 2021 07:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBThis week I talk about my recent new workout and diet plan I received from my personal trainer and suggest some yummy snack ideas for during the day. I look at impulse buying, why we do it and what we can consider to curb the habit. My buddy recently impulse bought a bunny, so I look at bunny care and what to consider to take good care of a new fur creature. Can you guess this weeks conundrum?