Danny Painter

On their podcast this week, Danny Painter and Izelle Hoffman are looking at the last month of the year and how much we. need to decide to make it a good one! Listen here:

With a new single, a new life in a new country and the promise of new music, Connell Cruise has a lot to celebrate this December, but, how and where will he be celebrating?

A new podcast series that maps not only the practical aspects of psychiatry, but also its purpose and shares a broader view on the service and outcomes that the discipline provides to society. The podcast series Beyond Madness, hosted by founder and editor in chief of South African Psychiatry Professor Christopher Paul Szabo, intends to share the narrative of the discipline and in the process demystify both psychiatry and the plight of those afflicted with mental illness. “The idea of a podcast came as a natural extension of the work related to South African Psychiatry, which provides a platform for content that is not only for the discipline of psychiatry but importantly about the discipline,” says Professor Szabo. “The written word is one thing, the spoken word another. Moreover, the interactive nature of the podcast medium allows for the emergence of thoughts and ideas beyond a published piece.” He hopes that the podcasts will reach clinical professionals as well as resonate with the general public. “If patient care is at the centre of our efforts, then information impacting on such care should be accessible. Patients have families, friends, colleagues – all of whom are impacted by patient well-being. In this sense, patients impact communities and society at large,” Professor Szabo adds. And October is Mental Health awareness month. Professor Szabo selected the title of the podcast series carefully. It is intentionally slightly provocative but at the same time intended to highlight that there is a narrative to mental illness, and it is a layered story.

Izelle Hoffman joins Danny Painter every Wednesday to chat about all things health and wellness! This week they talk about feeling down, eating pudding and what the next few weeks hold!

The aim of the new kykNET campaign, #YouThinkYouKnowMe, is to put the spotlight on the way some people on social media treat celebrities and to try to create a healthier social media environment where viewers can share their opinion, without being nasty.

Izelle Hoffman is a lifestyle chef and cookbook author who is focused on wellness and mindful living. She is the perfect person to ask about the food, stress relationship and if the things we eat can help lower our cortisol levels! We know that good sleep, movement and sunlight can all help fight stress and exhaustion, but food surely plays a part? Right? Right! According to Izelle you can eat yourself well! Listen here:

Mr South Africa top eight finalist, Danny Doman, talks about having a positive body image and the opening of his own dance studio at the age of 20. His recent journey to win a body positivity competition called, ‘Unseen International’, is where he got to share some of his personal experiences. “At the end of the day for me, it's all about sharing my story and motivating the younger generation to be who they are,” Danny Doman says.

In this podcast recorded via Zoom - Danny Painter spoke to these incredible artists about the hit single 'Telephone Love', but also about lockdown, love and what it's like working on zoom!

Laugher is the best medicine, and we haven't had much of it over the last few months! But, that is all about to change! I spoke to Dillan Oliphant about a comedy festival happening this weekend! Listen here:

Every Wednesday, Danny Painter and Izelle Hoffman hang out and talk all things health and wellness! Today, being world heart day and this week, being world coffee day, they had a lot to chat about! If you love coffee, this one is for you!

Danny Painter spoke to Lyndsey Petro from Innovation Edge about their new project that aims to change the narrative of fatherhood in South Africa.

City-Zen is a community project registered as a Non-Profit Organisation, with the aim of creating cleaner, greener, and safer cities. Dan started out cleaning the Rivonia section of the Sandspruit River, spending 10 years cutting back growth and bush along the river banks to create the pristine environment it is today, which is now home to fish, ducks, walking and bike trails and is secured with cameras. During this time, Najen was actively working in the community tackling crime and looking for alternate ways to reduce crime through the creation of jobs for the unemployed and homeless. I spoke to Najen Naidoo about the project, listen here:

“For the first time the girls were able to participate in sports when they received bras from us." Bras are an essential part of a woman’s wardrobe and wearing a bra offers the following benefits: - Support to breasts and shoulders. - It helps improve posture. - It offers comfort. - It prevents sagging. Wearing a bra can also boost confidence. Sadly, many girls who are living in poverty can’t afford to buy bras. To alleviate the problem, the ‘Raise The Bra’ initiative, spearheaded by Plastic Surgeon Dr Deon Weyers, has been established.

Do you want to know more about how to get into the property business, or your rights as a property owner? Then tune into Danny Painter’s show as she chats to property mogul Jessica Hofmeyr.

Danny and Izelle are talking about being sun smart and sun safe this spring and summer!

It's the first day of Spring! A new season, new beginnings, and the opportunity to live your most mindful life! With late night dinners under the stars, weekends in the sunshine, and all the salads and light dishes your heart desires, Summer is looking like an opportunity to live well and more mindfully, something that Izelle Hoffman does every day!

Whether he's in the news for who he's dating, a new project or for his philanthropy, he's always in the news! As one of the wealthiest men in the country, Quinton is exactly that - he's not rich, he's wealthy, in both money and life. A disciplined, driven, and ambitious human, Quinton embodies the entrepreneurial spirit. But, what does that mean, can we embody at least some of it?

Danny Painter Spoke to dermatologist, Dr Tarryn Jacobs about the skin condition made famous by the Kardashians! What is it, how does it affect you and how do you treat it?

Every Wednesday, Danny Painter and Izelle Hoffman get together to chat wellness, love and food! This week they are turning pain into power!

Taking his music back, Jazzy has re-released his iconic 'Lady Sou' track, remixed and re-worked for 2021! He tells Danny why, and what's coming next!

Every Wednesday, Danny and Izelle hang out and talk about all things wellness, mindfulness and making your world a better place!

With all the DNA testing going on, is it worth it to know what's in yours? Will it aid you I sleep, recovery, work and nutrition or, is it just a fad? Rylin Jansen, is a medical scientist who specialises in DNA and genetics, according to him, there are pros and cons to nothing, but the pro's can definitely be beneficial to your life!

I dont! I dint even know the difference between an 'oops' and a 'hospital burn'! Luckily, Danielle De Villiers is here to help me, and you! She is a STEM researcher currently looking at synthetic skin for burn victims, and she is well versed in all things burns!

Listen to this! Award winning editor, Zehlyaz Tomov joined me on a Zoom to chat about the ins and outs of creating award winning television show, and just what goes into the bingeworthy things we consume! If you are considering creating a show, writing a movie or even just a YouTube series - this is the podcast for you!

every Wednesday, Danny Painter and Izelle Hoffman share the knowledge they've gained over the years in regards to living well, living mindfully and feeling the best you can! Covering topics that encompass mind, body and soul, these tow wellness warriors are talking about protein this week! How much? What kind? And there's obviously a great recipe from Izelle'f 'Mindful eating' Cookbook!

Danny and Izelle have rebranded their popular #MinfulLivingTuesday into #WellnessWednesday! Join them for this first episode, and even try out Izelle's yummy recipe!

Kiesha may be new on the scene but she is already turning heads. Her debut single, ‘Airplane Mode’, released on 21 May 2021, is a pop ballad with R&B influences. It is wishful, honest, and speaks to issues around relationships in the digital age - platonic and romantic. She says: “Who needs healthy communication, when you can put the world on Airplane Mode?” ‘Airplane Mode’ is a commentary on her personal experiences with relationships and developing those relationships in the twenty-first century.

Joan Armatrading’s long-anticipated new album Consequences was officially released on Friday, 18 June. about this album as I did when Love And Affection came out. Butterflies!", says Armatrading. Consequences ably illustrates the fact that Joan Armatrading never likes to repeat herself. Her 22nd studio album is a very different follow up to 2018's UK's Top 30 hit album Not Too Far Away. She chats to Danny Painter about the album and the process behind it here!

Robert dos Santos is an international award-winning film and television commercials director based out of Cape Town and Johannesburg. This once upon a time lawyer has thrown his suit aside and plunged headfirst into the world of directing with explosive results. Robert released a short film, A MOMENT, which stars SA-born, Hollywood-based actor Sean Cameron Michael, as well as Jonathan Boynton-Lee. The film has been picked up by three international film sites. Movie-blogger.com, Film Shortage, and Think Shorts, and earlier this month, Robert received the news that the film was accepted into the Los Angeles Film Awards. The film was shot in one long continuous take. It is short, measuring about 90 seconds, however, there are no cuts or edits between the footage. Using a Bolt, Robert is one of only a handful of directors who have had access to this incredible piece of tech. He chats to me about the film, but also about changing his life path at 30, proving that you don't ever need to have it all together! Listen here:

Every Tuesday, Izelle Hoffman joins Danny Painter to share some mindful living tips! Danny and Izelle are at a loss this week, getting onto an early morning Zoom, after a night of chaos and destruction, they aren't feeling too positive. But, the show must go on and nothing is going to change the world more than love and positivity can! So, after a long conversation thy decided to take it back to basics, focus on the smallest things, the things that we can control. Things like your health, mind and happiness!

Every Tuesday Danny Painter hangs out with lifestyle chef, Izelle Hoffman to talk about mindful eating, living and thinking! This week, its all about keeping warm and keeping those germs away! Izelle is all about ingredients that pack a punch, and none pack more of an anti inflammatory, ant-viral, anti-fungal and warming punch than ginger! Your Ouma and Gogo were not wrong about that ginger beer or the hot ginger tea! With a calming effect on digestion, a soothing effect on sore throats and all of the other benefits, it seems only fitting that tis week Izelle is celebrating this root with an award winning recipe from her cookbook, Mindful Eating!

Nicole Austin is a pharmacist specialising in strategic communications. Founder of a communications agency, Nicole is also a TV presenter, 'Survivor SA' runner-up, and a previous Mrs South Africa. No stranger to the concept of 'Brave', Nicole has a passion for climbing mountains, and takes people with her on transformational journeys into the wild to help them realise their potential. Nicole is an ambassador for Rare Diseases SA, and also sits on their executive board. She has climbed Mt Kilimanjaro, Everest Base Camp, Mont Blanc in the Alps, and 14 local peaks, to raise funds and awareness for children with dread diseases. Alongside News24 and Adock Ingram, she is judging an incredible initiative that celebrates humans doing the most in their communities! South Africans rallied together to celebrate our medical heroes who have made our safety their priority during this pandemic and beyond. In the last year, we’ve seen the unwavering bravery and strength displayed by our healthcare workers and pharmacists during the pandemic. Joining News24 and Adcock Ingram OTC in showing our gratitude and thanking our pharmacy frontline heroes by nominating your local pharmacist, pharmacy assistants, or pharmacy who have gone the extra mile for all their customers. Listen to the chat with Nicole here:

Aaaaaand... we are back in level 4. Almost full circle in almost one year! This means we are back to where we started, baking banana bread and cleaning out the cupboards, right? Wrong! This means we have another opportunity to get the foundation right! And this time, Izelle is starting us off with breakfast! Her kind of breakfast, of course! Oats, two ways from her 'Mindful Eating' cookbook!

Danny Painter and Izelle Hoffman are talking about brain chemicals in today's #MindfulLivingTuesday! Every week, they hang out on a Zoom call and talk about health, wellness, and self love. Izelle is an award-winning lifestyle chef who lives and eats mindfully in every single way! After growing up with hip dysplasia and going through many, many surgeries, Izelle took her health into her own hands, and started eating the way her body needed! She then took everything she learned and turned it into both a cookbook and a lifestyle to help other people! This week, Danny and Izelle are talking about hacking your brain and eating to make yourself happy, but does it work? And what can we do? Well, Izelle has a recipe!

With so much conflicting information out there about training and nutrition, how do we know which one is the right one? Well, it's really specific to you as a human, your physiology, and the way your body responds to training but, Danny and Izelle have been lifting weights for years and as you can see, have two completely different body types and hold weight differently. However, the one thing that remains true with both of them is that the cleaner the eating, the leaner the muscle. Danny is currently focussing more on nutrition and less on training, whereas Izelle is focussed holistically on her journey. But, what works? What has worked for them in the past and what could work for you?

With the cold front here, we are reaching for the treats and the comfort food - but how can we comfort eat while honouring our bodies? Danny and Izelle are talking about cravings, pain, and comfort in this winter. COVID-19 fatigue and isolation are getting us down and now the weather has turned, we need something warming - a hug in a mug! That hug is coming in the form of Izelle's Rosa tomato soup!

At the age of eight, this powerhouse had her goal clearly defined and by 11, she was playlisted on radio with her band! Now, Mila Smith is releasing her own music on her own terms, unapologetically herself and ready to take over the world! After massive success with her band, the Skyscrapers, and their hit single 'Just Kids', Mila has signed to an international record label and has dropped her brand new solo project, 'Liars and Fakes', along with a very cool music video! I spoke to her about her rise, her career to date, and the plans for the future, and all I can say is, world, watch out, because Mila is coming for everything!

If you're even close to my age group, you will hear her voice and be transported right back to the days of freedom, friends and Thrashers skate park in Pretoria. The former front woman of Henry Ate has had her share of massive success both locally and internationally, with songs like 'Just' and 'Hey Mister' you know her voice, the sound of a lifetime we left behind. But, Karma is back. After an 8 year break she has just dropped a new single called 'Hold me' that is exactly everything we needed after such a log break! It's everything we remember and so much more. It will grab you by the heartstrings and pull you right back into her incredible voice, and if you watch the video - even better!

2020 kicked off with a bang for the local band with the exclusive Global Citizen #TogetherAtHome campaign, the release of their stellar radio hits, ‘Haters’ and ‘Last Forever’, gaining traction across the globe on notable Spotify playlists, and climbing the charts on major radio stations across the country. This year, the band look to keep their foot on the pedal with the release of their much anticipated next single titled, ‘22’ , an upbeat summer anthem already finding its place on charts at home with nostalgia-riddled lyrics which throws back to their early days - living and touring in their adolescence. ‘When writing this song I wanted to channel a feel-good energy of our journey so far as a band and as individuals, which also relates closely enough to the memories we all experienced in our early twenties. A care-free, adventurous and invincible time of life,’ says frontman Tristan Coetzee. The new single speaks to the trials of growing up and getting tied up in the laborious realities of adulthood, often losing touch with our younger selves. This is rounded up with a call to shed that pressure and go back to the care-free living we know and want. Listen here

This week, Danny and Izelle are shifting perspective and embracing change, because everything happens for a reason! Normally, these two Mindfulness Warriors meet on a Tuesday to talk about all things health and wellness, but Danny had a rough Tuesday and after a power outage they decided to look at the silver lining instead of being sad about missing a show! And, Wellness Wednesday was born - for this week! Using the lessons learned yesterday by the duo, they unpack how framing your reactions to obstacles differently can affect the outcome of the situation! You get to choose, always. if it's going to be positive or negative. You always have the power.

Julanie J is an award-winning, powerhouse singer/songwriter from Cape Town who is playlist across the country. She's also a woman in love with the man of her dreams! In her latest single, 'Arm', she honours her marriage and relationship to music producer JP Chetty. I spoke to her over a Zoom about her life in the last year, the video, the man of her dreams, and how all good relationships take work!

It's not just about what you put on your skin, it's what you consume! Food, blue light, water, alcohol - all have an effect on how you look! This week Danny and Izelle are talking healthy skin!

We all have fears, some of them worse than others, but are yours holding you back? This week in their mindful living podcast, Danny Painter and Izelle Hoffman talk about fear, overcoming it, and never allowing it to limit you and your capabilities! Every week, Izelle joins Danny on a Zoom to chat about living mindfully and eating great food with amazing humans - this week is no different!

Only, this time, it's healthy and will make both you and your body happy! Every Tuesday, Izelle Hoffman joins us on Zoom to chat about all things Mindful Living; the eating, the cooking, the drinking, the watching, and the thinking. This week she's taking us back to a childhood favourite! With the weather turning, the crisp in the air is reminding me of winter Sunday mornings when I would creep out of bed while my parents slept, make some breakfast, and binge watch 'Barney' and 'Farthing Woods' until they emerged! Obviously, I couldn't make a bang up breakfast, so it was trusty old chocolate covered rice pops - you know the ones! This week we are making the 'Izelle Hoffman approved' ones!

After a small break, Brent Lindeque is back with more Good Things! This week we speak about animals, mental health, helping our neighbours and more animals! But we need to start with our family in Cape Town and how we can help them, listen here:

He's one of the most prolific producers and Dj's of the time, soaring high and playing at some of the biggest festivals the world over, and then, lockdown happened. The Greek / Zambian artist has long been a favourite on Jacaranda Fm, and nothing seems to be changing! With his latest offering 'Lost' in he colabs with the incredible Adekunle Gold in a thought provoking, sad but uplifting song! Having recently signed to Ultra records, EL Mukuka is set to take over the word - as soon as he can, and we are ready!

In a recent article I read from the Harvard Review, they talk about the 'power' of small wins. The Power of small wins - that made me think long and hard about the use of the word 'power' in that context and, I have to admit that small wins, are indeed powerful. From the 1kg scale victory to the making of the bed, the small wins are the ones that hold the most power over whether the good habits are formed or the not-so-good ones remain, and I think we should be celebrating them! You should be celebrating you much, much more!

This week on #MindfulLivingTuesday Danny and Izelle speak about karma and purposeful living!

With a brand new single, this proudly South African rock band are ready for the rest of 2021! Bonfire Buffalo hail from the heartlands of S.A, this female fronted rock band consists of Ivy Ann van Rooyen on vocals, Ewoud van Rooyen on guitar and Carl Dedekind on bass. Mike Wright of Zebra & Giraffe fame, on drums. The band’s eclectic mix of songs are fresh and familiar at the same time, with absolutely addictive melodies! Their new single 'Remember Me' is possibly the most beautiful song you'll hear in 2021!

With winter fast approaching and a 'third wave' top of everyone's mind, Izelle Hoffman may just have something to keep you healthy! She's our lifestyle chef, mindful eating guide, and good friend. She joins us every Tuesday to chat about all things food, life, and everything in between, to make sure we are the healthiest versions of ourselves! This week, with the chill in the air and the craving for hearty, warm meals building - Izelle chats to Danny all about garlic, its healing properties, and she shares one of her Mindful Eating recipes to beat the winter germ blues!