Thinking Out Loud: Recent Episodes
Riyaaz Safi
Thinking Out Loud is a lifestyle Podcast, that aims to inform and inspire. The podcast is a one on one discussion with Industry professionals.
With the holidays arriving fast in December...
The number of crimes is on the rise...
Are you prepared to defend yourself and your loved ones? In this episode I speak with Mr Salim Badat, a martial arts coach and the only second generation student of Bruce Lee's Jeet Kune Do in South Africa..as he shares his knowledge of this fascinating discipline.
As people spend more time on digital devices and the Internet, this type of detoxification has grown in popularity.
According to a research, we spend an average of 2 and a half hours each day on social media, most of which is spent mindlessly surfing, So, how can you take a break from it all and why should you do so?
30% of South Africans are obese!
In this episode on exercise, I share some of my personal insights & stories on exercise. The importance of exercising. Why you must find your reason to keep going... and start moving
He was arrested 5 times? He spent three weeks in Sun City prison, but his commitment to fighting for a cause he believes in is unwavering... I am most privilege to be catching up with Sandile Mdlongwa, as he chats to me about student debt in South Africa and his solution to eradicate the debt.
Besides learning phrases like isolation, social distancing.
What are some of the life lessons you have learnt from the Covid 19 pandemic?
In this episode I reflect on 5 lessons I have learnt.
Do you suffer from Glossophobia? Then this podcast will inspire you to overcome your fear. This is a recording of an interview done at Jozi Books & Blogs Festival 2021.
In the episode I catch up with Gulshan Mia, a South African performer living in the USA. She chats to us about her experience of living in the US, during lockdown. Why theatre is an integral part of society?
Is professional training required to be an actor?
Did you know that 25% of children brought by parents with mental health issues? In this weeks episode I have a heart to heart chat with Clinical Psychologist Jody de Reuck, some questions we asked Why you should redefine your goals for good mental health?
Why should you look after your mental health during the ongoing lockdown Some practical tips to improve your mental health. A grateful heart is a magnet for miracles.
Have you ever want to be motivated?
Well, Sanjay Bhimjee, a personal friend of mine, will certainly inspire you in this week's episode!
As he discusses how people with disabilites flourish and the hurdles they face.
In this episode, we speak about Sanjay, his radio career, sitting on a sandwich, and some weird questions people ask him...
In this episode, I chat to Financial Advisor and founder of Moms and Money Tsungai Masendeke.
She shares some great tips on how to manage your money.
How to you build generational wealth?
And great tips to manage your money.
The interview features author of I'm not a F... Mop!
Described as a true story of a woman who found saffron pastures at the heart of an abusive past.
Mumtaz is an activist against gender- based violence and founder of " No To Gossip."
She is a former teacher, who started a business and was recently awarded Business Woman of the year.
Much incorrect information has been posted on social media since the Covid 19 Pandemic began.
As a result, the goal of this episode is to dispel fallacies regarding viruses and, more crucially, vaccines.
Professor Salim Abdool Karim, an infectious diseases specialist, chats with us and answers topics like:
Who should be vaccinated against Covid?
Which vaccine is the most effective?
Is it necessary for me to get vaccinated if I already had Covid 19?
Listen to the complete episode to get answers to these questions and more!
Bullying in Schools was the cause of 9 murders and 19 attempted murders recorderd by the South African police between April 2019 and March 2020.
I chat to Cayley Jorgensen, registered Counsellor with Health Professions Council of South Africa.
How did we get to this stage as a society?
What are some of the options for resolving the problem?
And other pertient questions.
Hasina Kathrada, a media personality, talks to us about her journey to Lebanon and describes the emotional experiences she had.
In this episode I catch up with South Africa's award winning Podcaster and comedian Simmi Areff.
We chat about his Podcast Lesser Known Somebodies and so much more.
In this episode I chat to Zaahid Munhsi, about his experience of living in the U.S.
What are some of the pros & cons?
3 Things you must do when you in the U.S.
Listen to the Inspirational story and journey of Penny Thloloe, dance teacher and choreographer for Ballet.
In this episode I catch up Sales Managing Director from Giant Leap, Linda Trim.
Most employees have been working from home since March 2020.. we ask some relevant questions..
What are some of the challenges that companies & employees have been faced with while working from home?
What are some of the steps companies can take to ensure the protection of information?
Zoomed out?
Listen to the full episode for more.
In this episode I catch up with Nabeel Khan, actor, financial advisor, entrepenur and founder of Africa's first free money school.
Some questions we asked...
Should you buy Bitcoin?
Relationships with clients
How to educate yourself when it comes to money matters
It is said that between 25 to 50% of the world population mouth breathes.
In this episode, I chat to intergrated medical professional, Dr Ela Manga.
We ask the impotant questions...
Why does breathing make a difference to our health?
Nose breathing versues mouth breathing
Simple steps to change your breathing habits and change your life.
Over the last few episodes, I spoke about health and discussed different topics such as sleep and diet.
In this episode I chat to Fitness & Lifestyle expert Moe Cassim, from Moetivation, he has over 21 years of experince in the fitness industry.
A list of some of the questions asked on the episode...
Why you must make time to exercise?
How often should you exercise ?
What type of exercise is good for loosing weight?
The episode covers this and much more.
So get up and start moving.
In this episode I chat to Dietician Mayuri Bhawan about food, as she demistifes some of the popular myths around diet.
Is it ok to have a cheat meal?
Do choclates really make you fat?
Should you eat carbohydrates?
In the first Episode of Season 2, I chat to Dr Kevin Rosman , Neurologist (Morningside Sleep Centre), and we discuss sleep.
Why should we sleep? Quality vs Quantity of sleep... How many hours does an adult have to sleep? Things to do prior to sleeping.
In this last episode of Season 1, I chat to award winning Financial Journalist Maya Fisher French about managing your finances.
In this episode I chat to author Bhekisisa Mncube about his experience of writing a book and he shares some practical tips.
In this episode I chat to two young filmmakers, Praniel & Goolam about their journey into filmmaking and experience.
We almost at the end of 2020, it is time to sit back and reflect on the year. While doing so you will set some new goals.
In this episode I chat to Transformational coach, author and founder of Silver Lining Shahista Thokan about setting goals.