The GenieCoach Podcast

Episode 50: Surrendering with Mindful Chat team

In this episode a team of phenomenal women who are friends and business partners sit together for coffee and explore the concept Surrendering. The discussion touches on how most of the time surrendering is explored in a blur and murky sense and often we are not mindful of the fear that comes with it. The team mention in their conversation that surrendering is not about giving up but trusting. How it has an awareness and involves using our senses and allowing ourselves to be present. Surrendering according to the team means making space for what we ask for and allowing the universe to do the rest after acknowledging that we have done our best and put the necessary work (action) in place. They cautioned against the conditioning that work doesn’t always mean masculinity, even rest (feminine) is work. The team ventured into moneyfestation which is part of surrendering and explored how moneyfesting anything requires us to be very clear of that which we seek to moneyfest. They further went on to chat about how we humans are sneakingly conditioned for scarcity from a very young age through games such as the musical chairs. They reminded us that surrendering means living in the moment (the power of now) and also touched on a Steve Harvey’s moneyfestation story around how he aquired land. Yummy quotes from this episode: Surrendering requires us to be magical childlike thinking We think we can control the universe and that’s where we miss the magic There is way more than enough for all of us in the universe If your Why is BiG, the how doesn’t matter. We don’t make time to talk to our dreams. I hope you enjoy listening to this episode and that it helps you to allow yourself the courage to surrender even if it’s by an extra 1% every time. Please share it far and wide. To connect to mindful chats: Website: https://www.mindfulchats.co.za : https://sopha.co.za/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mindful-chats-b27668255

Episode 49: Genie spot segment with Kemo

This is a genie-spot segment with Kemo Kitso Sello With this segment, I Neo, have a conversation with genies and just savour the journey through these beautiful minds. I ask questions and just enjoy the pure and essence yet in-depth realising of the existing divine logos. I invite you to open your heart and connect with your highest version as we learn about divinity and life as the source intended. We have a chat about the extra mural activities she enjoys including swimming and she also takes us through shadow work when she spoke about her favorite scary movie called Wednesday. If you want to listen more about genies and death, here is an episode I did with a guest The multidimensional mother) Kemo tells us about her favourite character, and you will be pleasantly surprised by her sweet reason for liking this character.  I hope you enjoy this episode. Please share this episode and leave us a comment in the comments section below.

Episode 48: Leaning into the genie mystical with Neo

Welcome back to season 3 of the GenieCoach podcast. In this episode we start with a solo episode done by the host Neo who shares with us how her journey as the founder of sopha (school of primal healing arts) was a download and the reason why being still and resting is just as important to the success of any process. To connect with Neo: Email: Neo@sopha.co.za IG: neowakwanare  IG: @itsthegeniecoach

Episode 47: Remembering Neo

This is the last episode for Season 2 of the GenieCoach Podcast as we take a 4- week festive break.
We will continue to break until 2 May 2023 when we resume season 3. It is also the date of the birthday of the podcast.
I have reached a point where I need to take a long break and reassess my personal journey. 
In November, I made the choice to go to a Vipassana Meditation Retreat and it's been one of the most amazing decisions I made. 
This episode is me acknowledging the support I have received on this podcast, I truly appreciate my listeners and the guests I have had.
It is an absolute blessing to have this support.
 
See you in May 2023. Please continue to share the episodes with those you feel would benefit and enjoy them.
All my love.
 
Neo.
 

Episode 46: Love centered healing- Onka’s life

In today’s episode, we speak to the Mabiletsa family, they are a tight-knit family who all have something to say in this episode.
We speak to Nthabi and her siblings (Mpho, Musa, and Koki) who give us their definitions of parenting and tell us about living with (and raising) a child diagnosed with ASD. We also speak to Onka’s nanny- who is great with him.
Onka is an 8-year-old boy who was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) when he was 2 years old.
Onka has classic autism and his diagnosis is that he is moderate to severe, nonverbal, and he started speaking at 7 years old.
Nthabi defines parenting as making sure her kids are happy, and safe and parenting them differently, according to their needs. 
Onka’s aunt and uncle join the call at some point and express how it’s been having Onka around and how protective they get of him and the love they surround him with.
They didn’t notice any signs with the child, but on a random check-up when he was 2 years old, the Pediatrician picked up that he could be autistic and referred the family.
The classic signs that they missed were that; ‘Onka couldn’t play with kids his age, repetitive behaviour (doing the same thing over and over), and unusual playing with toys.’ 
Even though there aren’t any cures for autism, therapy helps greatly. 
Nthabi even describes how people can be judgmental about a child’s behaviour, not fully understanding that there is a cause and reason for it.
I encourage you to listen to this episode, it is a sensitive episode and highly educational and insightful. Nthabi speaks about life finding the right schools for him, medication, sleep, and other vital information.
Love, patience, and support have made raising Onka easier and it’s clear how loved he is when you listen to this episode.
 
Yummy quote in this episode:
“My kids dictate the type of mummy that I am in a moment.”
If you would like to contact Nthabi, you can contact me at neo@sopha.co.za and I will connect you.
Thank you for listening.

Episode 45: Fun as a value with Pabi

Today we talk to author and a woman of many creative hats- Paballo Rampa, who returns as a guest on the show. She was previously featured as a guest on Episode 18. 
Pabi runs a healing practice in her gift as a Sangoma, she is a Senior Specialist in Content Marketing and although her focus as an author is children’s books, she has co-authored a celebrity memoir. 
She is a creative and has launched her own podcast, called ‘I Am Clapping For You’, which gives a positive light to African stories. 
As people, we need to have values and Pabi believes one of those values needs to be fun, and that life can be different depending on how we look at it and choosing to do things that make us happy.
 
Pabi has adult Lego sets and really enjoys doing Lego, which helps her focus on what she’s building and keeps her excited- she also decorates her home with her completed pieces.
Fun can keep us healthy, Pabi dances, does watercolour painting, is learning the piano, swims and does various activities to connect with other people and keep herself healthy. 
This is a light-hearted episode, speaking to a dynamic woman, that I hope inspires you to have fun and if you have a genie, even better- allow your genie to see you having fun and stress-free.
 
Yummy quote in this episode:
“Fun is always my priority.”
 
Connect with Pabi:
Email: info@paballorampa.com
Instagram: @pabiramps 
Facebook: Paballo Rampa - Author 
Website: paballorampa.com
 

Episode 44: The art of breathwork with Marj

In today’s episode, we speak to Marj Murray, who works for Breathwork Africa, which she runs with her partner, Dr Ela Manga, who introduced her to conscious breathing. 
Marj states that she wasn’t aware that something ‘as automatic as breathing', could be changed into conscious action.
She then started to understand the need children have for breathwork; which can help children with anxiety and help them get off medication etc. At present, Breathwork Africa has a lot of programmes for genies. 
Marj defines herself as a parent to many and believes that the role of a parent is to give children roots and to give them wings and tools to support their growth.
Breathwork Africa developed their own methodology called, ‘Threads of Pneumanity’ which is a combination of two words- Pneuma meaning Spirit and then Humanity, as they believe that the wisdom in what they offer actually comes from Africa.
One of the concepts is the concept of Sankofa, which Marj describes is a Ghanian word which means, ‘to look back, and pay homage to the ancestors. 
This is a wonderful episode and Marj generously educates about breathwork and some of the courses she runs- one of them is called ‘Breathing Buddies’, which is a training course they do for people who work with genies. 
Look out for Breathwork Africa’s latest breathwork book that supports genies, details are on their website.
 
Yummy quotes in this episode:
“… We need to remember that they (children) are just little human beings, they have the same emotions, the same pain as us- but they don’t have the brain to process it yet.”
 
“... The first breath was taken here (in Africa), and that is everybody’s birthright.
 
Connect with Marj:
Website: breathworkafrica.co.za
Linkedin: Marj Murray

Episode 43: The genie-spot segment with Khaya

In today’s instalment of the Genie Coach Podcast, we have another genie in the house, 8-year-old Khayalethu London Khumalo. Her mother affectionately calls her 'miss bouncy'.
Khaya moved from South Africa to London, England about 4 years ago with her mother. 
Khaya tells us about her favourite person, who is her grandmother and that she enjoys spending time with family and doing gymnastics. She enjoys reading, going out, swimming and going to the beach.
Khaya is very expressive and clearly explains herself, something I really enjoy about doing these interviews with genies is how unique they all are. She says that life is something you have to make the most of. 
Listen to the episode to hear more of her thoughts about life, her favourite book and more gems in this episode.
She also tells us which country she prefers between South Africa and England. Listen in to find out which it is.
 
Enjoy!
 

Episode 42: Through the eyes of the genie with Zaza

In today’s instalment of the Genie Coach Podcast, we speak to Zandile Mazwayi- Selepe, affectionately known as Zaza.
I wanted this interview with her because she taught me the importance of involving your genie in decisions that affect them, which teaches them that you have their best interest at heart.
Zaza is a mother to a teen who just started high school, a new wife, a first-born daughter of parents who are both firstborns, a big sister, a travel enthusiast and a friend who is very family orientated and loves hosting close friends and family.
She is trained in Media and works as a voiceover artist whose voice work has been both local and international, so you have probably heard her voice on TV or on the radio and on other mediums.   
Zaza became a mother just after celebrating her 21st birthday and had to adjust to parenting soon after her career had just begun. Her immediate feeling after giving birth was invincibility, a sense of responsibility towards her baby and the love grew thereafter.
These feelings were part of the lessons she calls gifts that she learnt after having her daughter.
She defines parenting as a “constant journey that requires flexibility and adaptation”. Part of this adaptation is involving her daughter in life decisions.
Involving children in small things such as cooking and larger things such as decisions like buying a new home, shows them you see them as the ‘little humans’ they are (of course using our parental discretion). It also introduces them to life sooner, which is for their benefit.
 
Yummy quotes in this episode:
“...With the little people, the closer you bring them to your real- lifing, the more they can live life even vicariously through you.”
“... Raising people is also about doing the uncomfortable things, having the uncomfortable conversations.”
I hope you enjoy listening to this episode and that it helps you to show your genies that you trust them. Please share it far and wide.
 
To connect with Zaza: 
Email: agcobile@gmail.com
Voice Over Bookings: Zandile Mazwayi

Episode 41: Making your step- genie feel and be part of the family with Ayanda

In this episode, we speak to Ayanda Tetyana, a parent and "parent coach" who has a Diploma in Education and is currently pursuing her qualification in Psychology. Her passion for Psychology helps her understand what parents and individuals, in general, are going through as parents. 
Ayanda was a young mom and knows the struggles of raising children with limited resources. 
She runs various programmes and workshops and the majority of the parents she deals with are parents currently going through separation- trying to parent through divorce and separation. 
One of the workshops she runs is called the ‘Superhero Fathers’ workshop, which aims to encourage fathers to be aware of their massive role in parenting.
She further describes the science of a child being raised by both parents and how that affects the child’s schooling, life and the overall function of a father in a child’s life. 
Ayanda also describes that parenting is about raising someone who will go out into this world, so being conscious of the “transitional roles” you play as a parent.
As a coach of blended families, she says that it is important to build a relationship with the step-genie, by showing them that you love and respect them - even before you can even start disciplining them. It is better to allow the biological parent to discipline them while you’re building a relationship with them. 
Raising step-genies requires us to be aware of our intentions and always ensure that our intentions toward the child are good, while not trying too hard- just being yourself- using your strengths to ‘parent’ them.
This episode is like a good album, no skipping any tracks, just full of gems so grab your favourite warm drink and listen to this episode with your notepad in hand.
 
Notable quote in this episode:
“Once you start raising your child with their future and adult version  in mind, you are going to become a more conscious parent.”
 
Connect with Ayanda:
Email: info@theparentcoach.co.za