Podcasts by Nia Conversations with Siya Ben

43. When doubt and fear creep in from 2022-07-13T20:50

The last couple of months have been challenging for me. I’ve been in a space where I was filled with doubt and fear. Today I’m reminded that God is with me and that He’s already equipped me with ev...

42. Finding a therapist and the cost of therapy from 2021-11-24T07:42:55

How do you find a therapist that works for you? What can you expect to pay for a session? Today I discuss this and also talk about some of the free options available in South Africa. I hope you’re ...

41. There is no timeline for healing from 2021-11-16T10:50:43

I used to be hard on myself because I thought, “you should be over it by now, Siya. Come on, you cannot still be crying about the same thing.” But I’ve realised that that was me trying to rush the ...

40. Things to never say to a person with depression from 2021-11-09T07:41:03

As a person who was diagnosed with depression a few years ago, I’ve heard a lot of things from people who thought they were trying to make me feel better. While understand that they meant well and ...

39. It takes faith to surrender from 2021-10-04T22:00

I’m still in a season of waiting in my life and today I want to talk about surrender. I’d like to share why I’m choosing to trust in something that is bigger than myself, something that is outside ...

38. What my season of waiting looks like from 2021-08-30T22:00

I’ve been in a season of waiting for a while now and it can get a little frustrating at times. You’ve probably been in a place where you’ve trusted God for something, and hoped that he’d come throu...

37. You are not alone from 2021-08-23T22:00

Today I just want to remind you that you’re not alone. May you be reminded that no matter how tough and lonely this season may be, you’re not alone. May you find comfort in this truth and may you d...

36. My experience with depression in the workplace from 2021-08-16T22:00

Have you ever had to navigate the workplace while battling with depression? I have! Today I open up about my experience and how it made me feel. I hope we can one day get to a place where people ar...

35. The other side of pain from 2021-08-09T22:00

On this episode I chat about the other side of pain. I would have never imagined that I’d ever get to a place where the things that used to hurt me (and keep me up at night) no longer have the same...

34. It gets better from 2021-08-02T22:00

I know for sure that tough times don’t last. Today, I want to remind you that things always get better. No matter what you’re facing right now, just know that you will get to the other side.

33. Let’s Get Candid about the Process of Doing the Work and Glowing Up from 2021-06-07T22:00

I’m in a place where I can safely say I feel good and I’m genuinely happy, from the bottom of my heart. I realise the importance of mentioning this because I’ve had many bad days. So, this is a spa...

32. Learning to Stand in a Barren Season from 2021-05-17T22:00

The waiting season is not easy and I’ve had my fair share of struggles in this season. If you’ve ever found yourself here, you’ll probably understand why it sometimes feels so barren because you’re...

31. Changing the Way You Remember Traumatic Events from 2021-05-10T22:00

One thing I’ve learned about trauma is that it changes your life forever — whether in a good or a bad way. Over the years, I’ve had many flashbacks about the rape incident and have had to find tool...

30. Pay Attention to what (and who) You Allow in Your Space from 2021-04-12T22:00

Are you aware of the things you consume? Today’s conversation is about the importance of being intentional about the things that occupy your mind, heart and space. It can be friends, family members...

29. Gospel Songs That Have Helped Me Through Tough Times from 2021-04-05T22:00

Today I was to share some of the songs that have helped me through some of my darkest moments. Not only did I find comfort in these songs, but they also served as a reminder of God’s love for me an...

28. Why I don't Like Being Called a Strong Black Woman from 2021-03-29T22:00

On this episode I speak about why I'm not a fan of being labelled as a Strong Black Woman. I've noticed that the term is often used to glamourise black women’s trauma or is always somehow attached ...

27. Prayer and Therapy go Hand in Hand from 2021-03-22T22:00

Does prayer heal depression? This is the question I intend to answer in today’s conversation, based on my personal experiences. While I believe I. God and the power of prayer, I also believe in see...

26. Are You Kind to Yourself? Cultivate Self-Compassion from 2021-03-15T22:00

This episode deals with one of my favourite topics: kindness. One thing I know for sure about me is that I can be too hard on myself. I've realised that I never give myself a break or even give mys...

25. What Pain Has Taught Me from 2021-03-03T20:55:07

I'm sure no one likes to go through pain, but I think it's very important to sometimes see it as a gift because it often comes with so many eye-opening and life-changing moments. Today I want to sh...

24. The One from 2021-02-15T22:00

Today I speak about who the Nia Conversations Podcast is aimed at. Who did I have in mind when I created this platform? That’s what I’ll be sharing on and I hope this inspires you to find or define...

23. Key Life Lessons I’ve Learned Along the Way from 2021-02-02T18:30:08

Today’s episode is about some of the key lessons I’ve learned along the way. I’d like to share them with you and I do hope that you’re in a place to receive what I have to say.

22. Sexual assault and shame from 2021-01-18T22:00

*Trigger warning* This episode deals with the shame that comes after a sexual assault. I get candid about my own experience and the shame that came after I was sexually assaulted. I also touch on w...

21. Giving from a healthy place from 2021-01-11T22:00

Happy New Year! This first episode for 2021 is all about reflecting on the previous year — the lessons learned, people lost and goals that still need to be achieved. I also talk about the importanc...

20. A reminder of God’s love from 2020-08-21T18:45:15

Today I was reminded of God’s love for me. This came unexpectedly while I was listening to one of my favourite gospel songs, Kirk Franklin’s “Hold Me Now”. It took me back to a very dark, painful a...

19. How I’m keeping sane during lockdown from 2020-07-14T22:02:53

It’s been a rather challenging time. A lot has changed in the world in the last couple of months. Here, I share some of the things I’ve been doing to keep myself afloat.

18. How gratitude changed my life from 2020-06-29T22:00:30

Keeping a gratitude journal has truly changed my life. Practicing gratitude has shown me that I have so much to be grateful for, every single day, and that I already have everything I need.

17. Self-love: You are enough from 2020-06-16T18:37:53

You are enough, just as you are. There’s this misconception that worldly success somehow increases your value as a person. But that couldn’t be further from the truth. Nothing can ever take away fr...

16. Why victims don’t report rape from 2020-06-09T06:41:48

It’s 2020 and I cannot believe that there are people who still blame and shame victims after they share their stories. There are many reasons why people who’ve been sexually violated decide not to ...

15. Healing comes in waves from 2020-06-02T20:33:07

This is a reminder that healing is not a linear process. Sometimes you’re okay, and other times you’re not okay. And that’s perfectly normal.

14. God meets you in your brokenness from 2020-06-01T22:00:32

Have you ever been so broken that it felt like your whole world was ending? I’ve been there and I know how painful and confusing that season can be. I’ve learned, though, that God always meets us r...

13. You can’t give what you don’t have from 2020-05-25T22:00

This episode talks about the importance of pouring into yourself first, before giving to others. You can only give to others what you give (or have given) to yourself.

12. God is the ultimate healer from 2020-05-18T22:00:43

It’s amazing what God can do with our pain. Over the years, I’ve come to truly know Him as a healer. This episode details on my experience with God’s healing power and how He has, and continues to ...

11. Why I’ve forgiven the man who violated me from 2020-05-13T16:53:19

I really do believe that hurt people hurt people. It’s taken me a few years to understand this and to be able to forgive the person who raped me, and release him. It hasn’t been easy, but it has he...

10. The importance of confronting unhealed trauma from 2020-04-28T15:26:11

I think we can all agree that we’ve experienced at least one thing that has left us with scars. We’ve been through things, whether from childhood or adulthood, that have negatively impacted the peo...

9. Choosing to live my truth (even the ugly parts) from 2020-04-20T18:14:27

Have you noticed how we’re not allowed to talk about things that are deemed as “shameful”? This is a sad reality for many of us and we end up having g to carry the weight (or shame) of things we di...

8. Where do you draw your strength from? from 2020-04-07T18:16:46

They say you can’t give from an empty cup. I totally agree with this statement! This week, I chat about what I do when I find myself in a place where I can no longer give to others (and myself). Fo...

7. Checking in + vulnerability from 2020-03-30T12:04:54

Are you in a good space? A lot is happening in the world right now and I’m going through all kinds of emotions. On this episode I share my current mental space and the things that are coming up in ...

Supporting someone with depression from 2020-03-23T22:00:07

When your loved one has been diagnosed with depression, a lot of things probably go through your head. On this episode I share a few ways in which you can support your loved one. I also reached out...

5. Becoming: Let’s talk about therapy from 2020-03-17T17:13:29

I believe that therapy is one of the most beautiful gifts you can give yourself. On this episode I speak about what made me go to a therapist. I share my experience and unpack some of the things I’...

4. Beauty for Ashes from 2020-03-10T07:57:51

This time I talk about how a bible scripture became my theme in 2018. It was all about Isaiah 61:1-3. God proved to me that He was listening to my prayers — He sent people and resources my way in o...

3. What healing really looks like from 2020-03-02T22:00:33

I’ve learned that healing comes in layers. It’s certainly not an easy journey and process — some days are better than others. Here, I talk about what my healing journey has looked like. It’s been f...

2. Life after rape: how my healing journey started from 2020-02-24T22:00:18

Trauma does really change a person’s life. It’s just one of those things that comes unexpectedly and you have no choice but to accept it. For me, my life changed drastically after I was raped in 20...

Nia Conversations With Siya Ben from 2020-02-18T19:04:15

On this first episode I introduce the Nia Conversations Podcast. This podcast was inspired by my story as a rape survivor and it’s aimed at reaching out the thousands of rape survivors and other pe...

Nia Conversations with Siya Ben (Trailer) from 2020-02-17T19:04:15