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It's Going to be OK

Dr Hanan Bushkin is a renowned psychologist and head of the Anxiety and Trauma Clinic in Johannesburg. He has worked for more than 20 years on the problem of behavioural patterns and its effect on mood and cognition, as well as in frontline crisis intervention and organisational training.

Catch him every Monday, live on The Gareth Cliff Show, as he tackles various issues related to mental well-being, and how we can better relate to each other in life and work.
Weekly English Explicit South Africa Society & Culture · Health & Fitness
136 Episodes
120 – 136

Resolving Friendship Conflicts

What do you do when you make new friends, and you all get along just fine, but they are very religious and you are not? If you have an issue with a colleague, partner, family member or friend, and you would like to receive a free consultation with Dr Hanan…
6 Sep 2021 18 min

Dealing with Toxic Parents

Do you have a toxic parent? Should you cut them out of your life, or accept the abuse? Dr Hanan Bushkin shares some insights on how to deal with toxic people in your life, and how sometimes people will hurt you simply by being themselves.
30 Aug 2021 19 min

Social Media Addicts

This week Dr Hanan Bushkin answers a question from Claire, who asked about the effects of social media on our mental health. He explains how it becomes so addictive, and the importance of getting the right kind of positive feedback.
23 Aug 2021 17 min

Dating a Narcissist

This week Dr Hanan joins the team to share how to get out of a relationship when you discover your partner is a narcissist and what a healthy and unhealthy level of jealousy is.
16 Aug 2021 14 min

Quitting because of Mental Health

There have been a lot of mixed reactions to Simone Biles choosing to withdraw from some of the Olympic events due to struggles with her mental health. Dr Hanan Bushkin delves into definitions, stigma, and the complexities of such actions.
2 Aug 2021 19 min

Compassion Fatigue

Every day we receive news of a family member, friend or colleague who has succumbed to the devastating Coronavirus. If it’s not death, it’s job losses or simply the stress of dealing with the pandemic. The result is “Compassion fatigue” - Mathapelo Monaisa the joins Dr. Hanan and the team…
26 Jul 2021 17 min

Mob Mentality

This week the team delves into the psychology behind some of the looting, and how to have tough conversations about what’s happening in the world with your kids.
19 Jul 2021 17 min

Is it OK to Vent?

Even though we all deal with stress in different ways, is it okay to vent and speak out about it? This week we have a special guest - Mark Sham who recently posted a video on Facebook about the importance of speaking up when you’re struggling. Do men deal with…
12 Jul 2021 19 min

The Grief Pandemic

It seems that almost every day we are hearing that someone we know has either died, or is in hospital - and lately it’s mostly Covid related. Our social media feeds are full of RIPs or messages of hope and support for someone in ICU. These are our friends, family…
5 Jul 2021 20 min

Is an Addictive Personality Real?

The phrase “addictive personality” gets tossed around a lot these days. Dr Hanan Bushkin unpacks whether an addictive personality is a real thing, what addiction is, and how your environment plays a huge role.
28 Jun 2021 18 min

The Aim is to Find your Lane

Dr Hanan Bushkin answers a question from one of the listeners about self regulation, and not using other people’s validation to feel good. He debunks the theory of not needing the feedback of others to feel better about yourself.
21 Jun 2021 16 min

Do you Suffer from a Saviour Complex?

Dr Hanan Bushkin unpacks the saviour complex and what it might mean if you have the need to constantly ‘save’ people by fixing their problems. He shares some of the characteristics and tendencies of this complex, and also points out possible ways to overcome it.
14 Jun 2021 19 min

Creating Safe Spaces

This week Dr Hanan Bushkin shares how to create safe spaces for your loved ones in order for them to open up about whatever they are going through, and the difference between making someone feel better and actually helping them. There are even a few Oprah moments!
7 Jun 2021 18 min

Chase Your Own Goals

Dr Hanan Bushkin explains how comparison is the thief of all joy. What people should do instead, is chase their own goals. Learn to focus on comparing yourself to become a better version of yourself.
31 May 2021 17 min

Dance While the Music is Playing

Dr Hanan Bushkin joins the team to have a candid conversation about mental health and the impact of the Covid-19 vaccine. He advises that people shouldn't wait for happiness, but should dance while the music is playing... and the importance of being able to adjust to new situations that may…
24 May 2021 15 min

Introducing Dr Hanan Bushkin

The world is going through tremendous chaos and change, individuals and corporations are trying to adapt to this change with little or no guide or reference point. What is the public ‘bidding’ for? Emotional stability? Consistency? Answers? Hope? Leadership? A blueprint? An escape? Dr Hanan Bushkin - renowned psychologist and…
10 May 2021 17 min
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