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Mindful Mondays with Shudu

Shudu Musida
Mental Health
Boundaries
Stillness
Personal Growth
Mental Wellness
Success
Mindfulness
Impostor Syndrome
Relationships
Communication
Cultural Influence
Guilt
New York
Self-Doubt
Music Industry
Self-Advocacy
Community Support
Dreams
Mental Fitness
Personal Development

Meeting you where you are, not where you're expected to be.

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In this special solo episode, I answer 13 questions from you, the Mindful Mondays community.

From prayers to purpose, discipline to doubt, and why I’ll always be a student of life, this episode feels like a tea date with all of you. I share honest ... more

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Clinical Psychologist and Healer Anele Siswana joins me in this episode to explore what it means to heal through both Western psychology and African spirituality — and why those two worlds often fail to meet.

Together, we unpack how colonisation red... more

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There are seasons when stillness feels like surrender — like standing still when everything around you demands movement. But lately, I’ve realised that being still is not the same as giving up. It’s remembering — remembering that the evidence of my l... more

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Boundaries shape every part of our lives, from how we relate to our families and partners, to how we. navigate the workplace.

In this episode, I speak to Dr Anusha Lachman, Head of the Clinical Unit of Child Psychiatry at Tygerberg Hospital, about ... more

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Recent Guests

Anele Siswana
Clinical psychologist and Trossai healer
Episode: Dirty Work as Sacred Work — Toward a Radical African Psychology
Dr. Anusha
Child psychiatrist with expertise in mental health and children.
Episode: Boundaries (Part 2) — The Privilege In Saying No
Professor Goodman Sibeko
A professor of psychiatry focused on mental health and addiction.
Episode: When the Habit Becomes the Hook: Alcohol & the Addicted Brain
Nozipho Tshabalala
Conversation strategist and advocate for societal transformation through dialogue
Episode: The Conversation is the Cure
Zuraida Jardine
Trailblazer in the broadcasting industry and now in holistic wellness.
Episode: Mental CrossFit: The Science of Stillness
Hulisani Ravele
A seasoned broadcaster with 25 years of experience creating impactful conversations
Episode: The Discomfort of Stillness with Hulisani Ravele

Host

Shudu Padzo
Host of Mindful Mondays, leading conversations that explore themes of mental wellness, personal growth, and cultural narratives.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 71 ratings
  • A Very Calming Podcast!

    I love listening to Shudu’s voice, it’s therapeutic!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jeff Wong Yan Kit
    United Kingdom20 days ago
  • ❤️

    Love it here

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Parker0912
    South Africa2 months ago
  • Mental Health Through the Lens of Success

    I’m so glad Shudu is back! 🫶🏾 Her podcast is my favourite because it gives us real conversations about mental wellness not just in passing, but as the main focus. Through her calm, poised presence, we get to hear how even the most successful people navigate mental health. A gentle, healing space that reminds us therapy is simply learning to understand yourself with kindness.

    For anyone hesitant about therapy, whether because of stigma, fear, or misconceptions. Shudu’s podcast is a gentle remi... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Madolz
    South Africa2 months ago

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Shudu's podcast is praised for its real conversations about mental wellness and emphasizes therapy as a journey of self-understanding.
Listeners appreciate the gentle and healing approach, noting that it offers a safe space for discussing mental health challenges.

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Dirty Work as Sacred Work — Toward a Radical African Psychology
Q: Why do you describe your work as dirty work?
Anele explains that 'dirty work' refers to legitimate African knowledge systems and an intuitive understanding that acts against the clean, sterilized image often attributed to Western psychology.
Dirty Work as Sacred Work — Toward a Radical African Psychology
Q: What made you want to be a clinical psychologist?
Anele shares that psychology found him, describing his curiosity about insanity and how societal norms define it, ultimately leading him to this career path.
Boundaries (Part 2) — The Privilege In Saying No
Q: What is the first step to me even building those boundaries?
Start by recognizing your needs and practicing saying no in low-stakes situations.
Boundaries (Part 2) — The Privilege In Saying No
Q: But what happens to people that don't have boundaries at all?
People often feel compelled to please others and may fail to set limits, leading to stress and burnout.
The Conversation is the Cure
Q: How did you know that that dialogue is a tool to societal transformation?
I was raised to trust that what I hear from myself is important, if not more important, than what other people say.

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2. Dr. Anusha
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4. Nozipho Tshabalala
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