Namibia Future Media Nova 1035 - Karlien on Nova

Nova 1035 - Karlien on Nova

You want a friend, a friend that’s not perfect. A friend that sees the lighter side of life (perhaps weirder side) and takes your attention away from your own issues for a while. A friend who manages to make you see your issues differently. Perhaps making you realize that your issues aren’t that different at all (we ALL have issues)!
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Why People Stay in Relationships They Know Aren’t Right

People don’t stay in unhealthy relationships because they’re weak. Sometimes they stay because: - they love deeply - they hope things will change - they fear starting over - they’re attached to potential - they don’t want to feel alone Leaving is hard. But so is slowly losing yourself.
28 May 5AM 2 min

Signs You’re Becoming Better at Relationships

Signs you’re becoming better at relationships: - communicating more clearly - recognising red flags earlier - no longer chasing inconsistency - staying calmer during conflict - choosing peace over chaos Growth changes how you love. What’s something you do differently in relationships now?
27 May 5AM 2 min

Robbie Wessels se Nuwe Liedjie

Robbie Wessels het onlangs 'n nuwe liedjie vrygestel en die lied is geïnspireer deur ’n persoonlike tyd in sy lewe toe hy rus gaan soek het aan die Weskus… en dit gevind het in Lambertsbaai. Dis ’n eerlike, opregte song oor ontsnap, asemhaal en weer jouself vind.
26 May 7AM 4 min

What Healthy Conflict Actually Looks Like

Healthy conflict isn’t about avoiding disagreements. It’s about handling them with: - respect - communication - accountability - emotional regulation Arguments shouldn’t become emotional destruction.
26 May 6AM 2 min

Update 26 May 2026

Damian Schreiber from Ocean Conservation Namibia updates us each week on the amazing conservation work that they do at the coast of Namibia. Ocean Conservation Namibia (OCN) is a private initiative to rescue seals from entanglements.
26 May 6AM 2 min

Nova Cares Friday - Ruach Elohim Foundation

In this month's edition of Nova Cares Friday we focus on Ruach Elohim Foundation and Ronel Peters talks to Karlien about where it all started, what their needs are and why adoption is so important. It's a heart warming and heart breaking story at the same time, yet Ronel's words…
22 May 6AM 45 min

Kobus Matthews stel emosionele nuwe liedjie “Ouma” bekend

Suid Afrikaanse kunstenaar Kobus Matthews het sy hart oopgemaak in sy splinternuwe liedjie, “Ouma” — ’n diep emosionele huldeblyk aan die vrou wat nie net sy ouma was nie, maar ook soos ’n ma vir hom. Met eerlike lirieke en rou emosie vertel “Ouma” die verhaal van liefde, opoffering en…
21 May 6AM 8 min

Why Closure Doesn’t Always Come From the Other Person

Closure doesn’t always come from the other person. Sometimes: - the apology never comes - the explanation never makes sense - the conversation never happens And healing begins when you stop waiting for someone else to give you peace.
21 May 5AM 2 min

The Difference Between Boundaries and Control

Control in relationships isn’t always obvious. Sometimes it looks like: - guilt - monitoring - isolation - emotional punishment - needing constant access or control Healthy love allows freedom, trust, and individuality.
20 May 4AM 3 min

Signs It Might Be Time to Leave a Relationship

Signs it might be time to leave a relationship: - you feel emotionally drained all the time - communication no longer feels safe or productive - your needs are constantly dismissed - you feel lonely inside the relationship - you’re abandoning yourself just to keep the peace Love matters. But…
19 May 5AM 3 min

The Difference Between Privacy and Secrecy in Relationships

Privacy and secrecy are not the same thing. Privacy protects individuality Secrecy protects hidden behaviour Healthy relationships allow: - space - boundaries - individuality - honesty Trust isn’t built through control.It’s built through openness and consistency.
18 May 5AM 2 min

Why Being “Low Maintenance” Can Become Unhealthy

Being “low maintenance” isn’t always healthy. Sometimes it means: - suppressing needs - staying quiet to avoid conflict - pretending things don’t hurt - trying not to be “too much” Healthy relationships aren’t built by pretending you need nothing. They’re built through honesty.
15 May 5AM 2 min

Do You Find It Hard To Receive Love?

Some people don’t struggle to give love… They struggle to receive it. - compliments feel uncomfortable - consistency feels unfamiliar - kindness feels suspicious Because when someone is used to instability… Healthy love can feel strange at first.
13 May 5AM 2 min

Why Reassurance Matters More Than People Admit

Reassurance matters more than people admit. Not because people are “needy”… But because emotional safety matters. Sometimes reassurance is: - consistency - clear communication - effort - follow-through - making someone feel considered People thrive where they feel secure.
12 May 7AM 2 min

12 May 2026 Update

Damian Schreiber from Ocean Conservation Namibia updates us each week on the amazing conservation work that they do at the coast of Namibia. Ocean Conservation Namibia (OCN) is a private initiative to rescue seals from entanglements
12 May 7AM 2 min

Signs You’re Becoming Emotionally Healthier

Signs you’re becoming emotionally healthier: - reacting less impulsively - setting boundaries - choosing peace over chaos - communicating more honestly - no longer chasing inconsistency Growth is often quiet.
11 May 5AM 1 min

Signs You’re Performing Instead of Being Real

Sometimes in relationships, people stop being themselves… and start performing. Not because they’re fake. But because they’re scared: Scared of rejection. Scared of conflict. Scared that being fully themselves might change the connection. Here are a few signs to look out for.
8 May 7AM 2 min

You Can’t Build Real Intimacy on a Foundation of Performance

You can’t build real intimacy on a foundation of performance. If you’re constantly: - editing yourself - holding back - trying to be more “likable” Then the connection isn’t fully real. The right person doesn’t need a perfect version of you. They connect with the real one.
7 May 5AM 2 min
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