http://www.702.co.za Talk Radio 702 - The Podcasts en-us 2006 03 February 2012 2 702webmaster@702.co.za Clinical psychologist Dr Robyn Rosin joined Leigh for an open line. Mental illness affects one in five individuals and most of these cases go undiagnosed. Listeners asked questions on making friends at work, being stressed, overwhelmed, being retrenched, depression, bipolar and being a recovering addict. We also heard from listeners who had uplifting stories of how they overcame their own depression and bad circumstances. Clinical psychologist Siyabonga Nkosi joined us in our CapeTalk studios. The question we were asking is how does your personality impact on your personal development? Siya spoke about how our personalities develop and how different experiences can affect our personality. Siya also addressed some of the personality issues that our callers have such as being an introvert and being a bully. Registered dietician and author Tabitha Hume joined Leigh to talk to about how certain food affects your moods. Tabitha suggests eating food that reminds you of childhood, give you a sense of belonging, love, culture with strong flavours. Tonight Leigh was chatting to psychiatrist Dr Frans Korb about different mental and emotional conditions. Listeners called in to ask about their conditions or symptoms and to ask the doctor about their medication, the side effects and if there is an alternative. Errol Ballantine standing in for Leigh. Errol was joined by clinical psychologist Robyn Rosin for an open line. Robyn spoke about the expectations and anxieties around the new year, going back to work, New Year’s resolutions such as quitting smoking, drinking and drugs. She suggested planning and taking things one step at a time. Errol Ballantine standing in for Leigh. Fatima Mbatha who is a clinical psychologist joined Errol for an open line. Fatima addressed different issues that came through on the sms line as well as listeners calling in. Fatima spoke about being self-aware, taking time out when needed and she suggested journaling as an outlet. She also spoke about the difficulties that matriculants are facing during this time while waiting for their results. Fatima emphasised the importance of communication in all relationships. Clinical psychologist Zurieda Garda joined Leigh to talk about why the holidays can be a happy time for some and really lonely for others. Zurieda gave tips on how to make the holidays a happy time for you and listeners also phoned in with how they are spending the holidays even though they will be alone. They spoke about taking care of yourself or creating your own family with the people that are around you. Clinical psychologist Mark Kahn joined Leigh to talk about letting go. Letting go doesn't mean giving up, but rather accepting that there are things that cannot be. Mark spoke about letting go of relationships, goals not achieved, anger, fear and letting go of the year, finding peace and starting over. He also gave us guidelines on how to let go. Medieval Astrologer Anita Noyes-Smith joined Leigh to talk about medieval astrology and how different it is to modern astrology. Anita and Leigh also spoke about the past year and what the year ahead has in store. Listeners called in to get a reading from Anita using their birth date, time and place. Leigh was joined by relationship expert and clinical psychologist Ian Lipman for an open line. The conversation centered mainly around relationships, long distance relationships, living with a bipolar partner, guilt over a divorce, adultery as well as the process of mourning the loss of a child and how to find your passion.