In this episode of the KindnessCan podcast, the hosts welcome guest Naomi Holdt, a psychologist and well-known author of the parenting book 'Bounce'. They discuss the concept of resilience, its importance in child development and how parents can foster it in their children. Holdt shares the journey of writing her book, her insights into the real-world challenges faced by children, and strategies for parents to strengthen their connection with their children. The conversation also centres on the importance of self-care for parents, effective boundary setting, handling bullying, dealing with chi ..read more

Step into 2024 with a fresh perspective on tech use! Join Jane Linley-Thomas and psychologist Paul Bushell as they unveil their ‘New Year, new tech habits’ episode. Packed with insights, they share details of a screen-time contract designed for a balanced and mindful family digital lifestyle. If it’s not part of your New Year intentions for and your family, it probably should be. Our handheld devices have become an important part of our daily lives. We work, play, connect and entertain ourselves via our phones. And as much as this can be useful and fun, there can also be a terrible downside ..read more

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Join Jane Linley-Thomas and Paul Bushell in a heartfelt discussion about South Africa's incredible victory in the men's Rugby World Cup Final and what it means for South Africa. This unfiltered conversation is filled with enthusiasm, laughter, and love as the two explore the emotions and valuable lessons that come with winning a world championship. Discover how empathetic, kind, and conscious leadership not only secured victory on the rugby field but also holds the potential to transform various aspects of South African life. The Springboks, through their actions, have set an inspiring exampl ..read more

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Is “lazy” parenting sometimes better for our children? It's another light, fun, and practical KindnessCan podcast episode. This time Jane and Paul dip into the world of parenting and look at ways that parents can be kinder on their parenting journey. And you might be surprised that being kinder doesn’t always mean saying yes, giving in, or doing all the work for your children. As counter-intuitive as it may sound, having obstacles in our path is an important way to learn how to deal with obstacles, and that we are able to deal with these obstacles. This becomes the basis for our Emotional ..read more

Jane and Paul share some of the new and old wisdom that they’ve been collecting over the last two years in a post-pandemic world. Through many eye-to-eye and heart-to-heart conversations with schools, corporates and all of you, Jane and Paul keep hearing how important taking care of the relationship you are having with YOU is to being a kinder version of you. Your cup can’t just be full to help others and be the best version of you, it needs to be overflowing. But are the things that are doing to fill your cup really filling your cup? Or, are they adding to the drain? In this episode, the Kind ..read more

In the first episode of the much-awaited new season of KindnessCan, Jane and Paul take a moment to reflect on life in a post-pandemic world. From hiding out to over-filling our schedules, life has sometimes felt like a pendulum of extremes. We could all benefit from pausing and trying to find the words to describe what we have experienced. Choosing the right words has the potential to help us make sense of the past and move forward in an empowered way. The kind duo are as real, supportive and practical as ever – sharing personal insights, funny moments, and useful affirmations. The new season ..read more

One of Durban’s brightest and happiest fashion enthusiasts, Jane Linley-Thomas has at long last put together a collection of pre-loved fashion. Inspired by Jane’s grandmother, Joyce – the collection is bright, colourful and eccentric. On the back of a personally tough 2020, the collection is also a celebration of life, kindness, optimism, self-care and connection. This week Jane and Paul talk about Jane’s new fashion collection and shop, The Rejoyce Collection. Website KindnessCan Website ..read more

This week Jane and Paul talk about Paul’s new book, #raisingMINDFULkids. KindnessCan co-founder and Durban-based author, Paul Bushell is releasing a new book - #raisingMINDFULkids. A follow-up to his first #raisingkids book, this book is a beautiful and practical toolkit with over 80 activities to introduce mindfulness onto the ‘raising kids journey’. These activities are a great way of connecting, reflecting and learning how to physically and emotionally self-regulate. This seems to be more and more important in a world that is not only constantly changing, but also filled with distractions ..read more