What’s the difference between an inheritance and a legacy? Dr Melodie de Jager explores fostering our connection with those we cherish while we’re very much alive, since we actively grow our legacy every day. She invites Mariette to talk about her “Gift podcasts” - a way to honour loved ones, strengthen relationships, and create an extraordinary keepsake.

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In ep. 174 of the weekly podcast series Calm, Clear and Helpful, Melodie and Mariette touch on

• what lies behind Melodie’s fascination with human development, neuroscience and neuroplasticity

• mother love as a prototype for all other kinds of love

• self-love, and that bucket

• our deeply human yearning for connection - and fear of being alone

• whether we are born human or become human

• what gets in the way of truly listening and sharing

• the difference between a legacy and an inheritance

• how sound can keep a person – and memories – alive

• Mariette’s offering of Gift podcasts

• examples of Gift podcasts

• the importance of recording Gift podcasts in a safe space

• creating the intent, time and space to record a conversation that makes another feel loved and seen. 

  In this podcast episode, Melodie refers to the work of Michel Odent; the song Invisible Man by Joshua Kadison; the author and scholar CS Lewis; inspirational speaker Stef du Plessis; Dozi’s song Tussen jou en my; Mitch Albom’s book Tuesdays with Morrie; the film Meet Joe Black starring Brad Pitt; and award-winning poet, art connoisseur and journalist Dr Johan Myburg.

  Melodie also mentions her article on the meaning of leaving a legacy in Lalasini magazine.

  Read Magda op Katberg, written and illustrated by Magda Griesel, as a legacy to her grandchildren.  

Scroll down for more information on Melodie, including her contact details.

More about Mariette’s gift podcasts right here - in English as well as Afrikaans.

Meet the woman behind the human development specialist: Melodie on aha moments, siestas, the force of gravity and solitude.

Melodie explains how you can find out if your (or your loved one’s) primary sense is visual, auditory, or kinaesthetic.

Listen to Melodie’s findings on the influence of gravity on children’s physical, emotional, social and intellectual development.

If you’re intrigued by the idea of the Mind Dynamix “operating manual” for your one-of-a-kind brain, you’ll find Melodie’s explanation here.

In order to learn to read, a child’s brain and body must be ready - reading does not occur naturally! Here Dr. Melodie de Jager makes everything crystal clear.

Melodie discusses the current reality of teachers, specifically those in the foundation phase.

About Melodie

Dr Melodie de Jager, human development specialist, author and keynote speaker from Johannesburg, is the founder of the BabyGym and Mind Moves Institutes.

melodiedj@worlonline.co.za
Tel. 011 888 5434
44 7th Street, Linden, Johannesburg

Websites:
www.mindmoves.co.za – www.schoolreadiness.co.za – www.mindynamix.com - www.seniormindmoves.co.za

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Dr. Melodie de Jager

BabyGym Institute International

Mind Moves Institute

Books written by Melodie:
Available at www.mindmoves.co.za/shop/

https://www.mindmoves.co.za/ - click on Find an instructor if you are looking for guidance

Have you heard about Melodie’s blog on pregnancy and birth that combines a gripping story with sound scientific principles?

Lees hoekom babas moet kruip en hoe om dit aan te moedig.

Original music by Mart-Marie Snyman

Thumbnail image: Unsplash

Photograph of Mariette Snyman and Dr Melodie de Jager: BabyGym Institute International