by Melissa van Hal | May 12, 2026 | Blog
There is a growing and concerning overlap in how we speak about emotions, distress, and mental health. Words that once held specific clinical meanings are now used interchangeably with everyday human experiences. While this shift may stem from a place of increased...
by Melissa van Hal | Jan 10, 2026 | Spilling the Educational Tea
Spilling the Educational Tea In this episode, Loudine and Melissa chat about regulation as the foundation of wellness. What is regulation? What are the different types of regulation, and why is it important that we learn how to regulate? Grab a long, tall glass of...
by Melissa van Hal | Jan 10, 2026 | Spilling the Educational Tea
Spilling the Educational Tea In this episode, Melissa and Loudine chat about how learners and their parents can set realistic, healthy academic expectations. While well-intentioned, unrealistic expectations can cause more harm than good. A better approach is to work...
by Melissa van Hal | Jan 10, 2026 | Spilling the Educational Tea
Spilling the Educational Tea Join Melissa and Loudine as we talk about the matric final exam, how parents and learners can prepare, and what to expect. We cover the basics of taking care of both physical and mental health, tips for answering exam questions and calming...
by Melissa van Hal | Jan 10, 2026 | Spilling the Educational Tea
In this special episode of our podcast, we share our excitement about the brand-new EduHelp Community Initiative, where we take our support learning and wellness services to underserved, under-resourced and marginalised communities. We call on the community and our...
