A new podcast hit South African listeners by storm in February as Dr. Tevin Naidu launched his new mental health podcast, “Mind-Body Solution.” The podcast received thousands of downloads within the first month and continues to grow – even making its way to international listeners. It is set on becoming South Africa’s #1 Mental Health Podcast.
There are hundreds of mental health podcasts available online but very rarely do these shows find the perfect balance. Dr. Naidu already has years of television presenting behind him which means that South Africans already find his soothing, meditative voice very familiar. He was the host of 2 of South Africa’s most popular Asian lifestyle television shows but retired from the TV industry to focus on his passion for mental health. He is a medical doctor with an MB, ChB (bachelor of medicine & bachelor of surgery) degree from Stellenbosch University and is also completing his Master’s degree in the Philosophy and Ethics of Mental Health with the University of Pretoria.
Dr. Naidu’s passion for mental health began in his early childhood after reading the infamous Oliver Sacks book, “The Man Who Mistook His Wife For A Hat.” He is a firm mental health advocate and believes that the best way to raise mental health awareness and decrease the misguided stigma associated with mental illness is to educate the public. His motto is “Education empowers, and prevention is greater than intervention.”
His podcast aims at providing easily accessible mental health education to the public. All his contributions via the podcast are simplified, evidence-based, and up-to-date. He understands the desperate need for medical knowledge and skills that is easy to understand.
We live in a time where teaching can go beyond the classroom or lecture hall, and it’s important that doctors find other ways to communicate their message to patients. When asked why he launched this podcast, Dr. Naidu said: “For the longest time, I’ve wanted to host an educational show of some sort. The turning point came when many of my patients began pestering me to start a podcast. Many of them had already been listening to health podcasts, and all of them seemed to believe that I have a great way of communicating medical jargon to them in a way that is approachable. That is what I believe all doctors should be doing – making complex medical phenomena more digestible for their patients. Their constant reminders to launch a podcast eventually became a reality. Many of them have subscribed and are really glad I finally made the decision to host the show. The more people this podcast can help, the better.”
Dr. Naidu launches new episodes every Monday, so if you are looking for the knowledge, skills, and inspiration to enhance your overall well-being, this podcast is for you. Dr. Naidu provides very holistic solutions to many of the mind-body problems we face on a day-to-day basis! I guess that explains why his podcast has grown so rapidly, with many labeling Mind-Body Solution with Dr. Tevin Naidu “the best mental health podcast in South Africa.” We definitely agree with them and will be tuning in every Monday!
For more information, visit TevinNaidu.com or follow @drtevinnaidu on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for bite-sized nuggets of mental health wisdom!
