Coffee & Socks Sessions With PRENEIL™
By Preneil Pillay
Welcome to the Coffee And Socks Sessions with me, Preneil™
Coffee & Socks Sessions With PRENEIL™ Oct 11, 2023
#SelfCare: Coping mechanisms when you're feeling overwhelmed
It’s that time of the year when everything starts to feel overwhelming.
I’ve always wanted to journal on a daily basis, but the thought of that exhausts me.
So, instead, I’ve decided to just record my personal coping mechanisms and learnings from over the years! I want to share them, with the hope that it will help others who may not know how to handle these crazy times.
I’m definitely not trying to be a motivational speaker and I'm definitely not an inspiration to the people around me! I'm just a dude who has been through a lot in life and would like to make a difference in my own way.
So here's me, just me rambling from wherever I am.
I really hope it makes even the smallest impact on those who need it 🖤
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The future of wolves and why we need to protect them
Wolves are one of the most important animals in the world's ecosystem. They keep deer and elk populations in check, which can benefit many other plant and animal species. The carcasses of their prey also help to redistribute nutrients and provide food for other wildlife species, like grizzly bears and scavengers. An example of their role can be noted in their the documentary, "Wolves saved Yellowstone National Park - The Northern Range".
I love wolves and I believe they're one of the most undervalued by society. The Apex Protection Foundation is doing incredible work to preserve these beautiful animals.
Here's why they're being eradicated in Norway.
🇳🇴 Norwegians Alette & Ink do a podcast named SKRIM - a collection of fascinating Norwegian #TrueCrime stories. My obsession with True Crime and #Norway (known as Norge to Norwegians) led me to their podcast when I was craving both these subjects, so I reached out to them and it led to this intriguing episode. In this episode, we ended up covering a host of really exciting topics that ranged from life in Norway, Norwegian culture, Norwegian and South African music, Norse mythology, Norway's role in the heartbreaking decline in the population of Wolves, #MentalHealth, the power of nature in the struggle against mental health, and more.
The role of human physiology and psychology's combined effects on human wellness
Ashleigh-Jayne Tennier has an incredible passion for healing. Over the years she has learnt that there is not one aspect of health that is more important than the other and to achieve complete wellness, the entire being of body, mind, and soul should be considered. After a health scare, Ashleigh was placed on chronic medication and experienced severe weight gain. she was very unhappy within herself, with her body, her health, and her environment, and found comfort in food. From the weight gain and medication, she experienced terrible side effects to her health, self-worth, and confidence and decided to make some important changes to her lifestyle. She began ‘dieting’ to drop weight quickly, experimented with a variety of weight loss supplements, and decided to see a dietitian and further educate herself better on everyday healthy nutrition so she went on to study her BSc. Med. Hons in Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of Cape Town (UCT). During her own self-discovery journey & healing process, she became an International LightarianTM Reiki Master and Life Alignment, practitioner. With these healing modalities and other techniques she has learnt over the years, she’s seen the importance that emotional & vibrational alignment plays on our health. Ashleigh’s goal is to assist anyone looking to improve their life by improving their vibrational frequency and supporting a journey to a healthy relationship with themselves and their bodies as well as finding a healthier, more peaceful relationship with food. Ashleigh-Jayne Tennier is registered with the Health Professionals Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and the Discovery Vitality Network. Find out more about her incredible work and contact her on her website, ashleighjayne.co.za
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The rise of sustainable technology and home-based farming
COVID-19 has reshaped the way we spend, work, consume, many of us have had to find new ways to do more with less. The real question is how consumers around the world will adapt to the rise in financial pressure and find new ways to become more self-reliant and reduce everyday costs of living at home. As the average cost of living continues to rise - especially in 3rd world countries - what are some of the ways we can reduce the cost of basic expenditure, live sustainably, and manage our health in better ways?
The rise of sustainable technology and home-based farming amid the financial pressure on South Africa's economy
Homefarm - a smart home appliance that can grow a variety of microgreens and micro-herbs all year round from the comfort of the home. It is designed to fit seamlessly into your lifestyle - as the busy urbanite who aspires to eat and live well. Homefarm is perfectly suited to apartment-style living. It adheres to universal kitchen design specifications, meaning it can be easily built into the cabinetry to save on premium counter-top space.
For more, visit www.myhomefarm.io.
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Ashleigh-Jayne Tennier - Holistic healing, nurturing relationships, Sports Science, the impact of childhood trauma in adults, dragon medicine, and wellness
Die Antwoord and Seether's global popularity, Fokofpolisiekar, Soley, SKAAR, Anna of the North, Post Malone, Ashtray Electric, and South African and Norwegian music
Full episode: https://spoti.fi/3r6vwgU
Die Antwoord and Seether's global popularity, Fokofpolisiekar, Soley, SKAAR, Anna of the North, Post Malone, Ashtray Electric, and South African and Norwegian music.
Photo by LOGAN WEAVER on Unsplash
COVID-19 vaccine capitalists, coping with Mental Health during lockdown, the power of nature, and more
Full episode: https://spoti.fi/3r6vwgU
COVID-19 Vaccine capitalists, coping with Mental Health during the lockdown, the power of nature and exercise as coping mechanisms for mental health life in Norway and South Africa, and more.
Photo by Taylor Deas-Melesh on Unsplash
Anders Behring Breivik and the 22 July 2011 right wing terrorist attack on Norge citizens
Full episode: https://spoti.fi/3r6vwgU
An emotional reflection with Norwegian citizens Ink and Alette on the right-wing terrorist Anders Behring Breivik and his involvement in the 2011 Norway terrorist attack in Oslo - known as 22 July or 22/7 in Norge. The tragic event is portrayed in the Netflix movie, 22 July.
Photo by Mikita Karasiou on Unsplash
Coffee & Socks Sessions Trailer 2021
Hey, I’m Preneil and this is the Coffee & Socks Sessions Podcast The first thing I do when I wake up is put on a pair of socks, make a cup of coffee, and turn on some music. I became known as the guy who would always have socks on and it’s still the same to this day. I don’t even think my wife has seen my feet. Over time, this became of time of reflection, questions, curiosity, unanswered questions, and… more coffee. In this podcast series, we’ll get to connect with people from around the world and talk about how we’re all navigating through life and trying to make it work. I've met some really incredible and interesting people in my life and I'd like you to get to know them, too.
We'll get to chat with people from various industries like, music, digital, psychology, marketing, and an abundance of talented creatives from South Africa and around the world. The people who know me know how much I love music, history, a good conspiracy theory, and pretty much any topic that creates interesting conversations.
I look forward to learning about life with you all.
Assistant Content Producer: Alicia Olivia
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Ink & Alette - Life in Norway, the power of music and nature, South Africa, and 22 July
Mayur Bhana - Homefarm, Vaccine Technology, Investment Banking 101, and how vaccines work
🇿🇦Mayur Bhana is probably one of the smartest guys I've ever known. We matriculated in 2004 from Westville Boys' High School. By day he's an Investment Banker (Mergers & Acquisition), Entrepreneur, and someone who shows a great appreciation for the outdoors. He worked on the SAB Miller acquisition by AB InBev - a massive deal that finally closed in October 2016. He is the co-founder of Homefarm - a smart home appliance which can grow a variety of microgreens and micro-herbs all year round from the comfort of the home. It is designed to fit seamlessly into your lifestyle - as the busy urbanite who aspires to eat and live well. Homefarm is perfectly suited to apartment-style living. It adheres to universal kitchen design specifications, meaning it can be easily built into the cabinetry to save on premium counter-top space. In this episode, we talk about Homefarm, M&A 101, Vaccine technology, COVID-19 vaccines, and the future of sustainable farming.
Find out more about Homefarm on their website, www.myhomefarm.io.
You can connect with Mayur on LinkedIn and find him on Instagram @MayurBhana.
Kagiso Msimango - Unf*cking Yourself, Social Tribalism, Adrenal Fatigue, Aliens, and Media Bias
Coffee & Socks Sessions - Kelly Grevler - Teaser
Full episode: spoti.fi/3mFElw1
Watch on YouTube: bit.ly/3mFEDmB
Kelly Grevler on Music Neuroscience, Money Heist, Ariana Grande, Music Publishing, making money from Music, and more
We had an insightful conversation about the neuroscience behind the music and how popular music is crafted to create that obsessive loop in your brain (brain itch), the art of songwriting and music composition, how to monetize your music/art, bands we're loving at the moment, and her love of tattoos.
Watch on YouTube: bit.ly/3mFEDmB
You can follow Kelly on Instagram @KellyGrevler to get a glimpse of her interesting life as a creative.
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Josie Field on life in the UK, Record Labels, Yoga, Music, and NASA
Coffee & Socks Sessions - Teaser - Josie Field
In this teaser for our upcoming episode, we look back at one of the most "Proudly American" moments.
Nominated for 9 South African Music Awards over her last five releases, it’s evident that singer-songwriter Josie Field has no intention of slowing down. Having relocated to the United Kingdom last year, and with her mark on the South African music scene very much made, Josie now expands her audience and brings her music to the world.
A combination of Florence and the Machine meets Janis Ian meets Aretha Franklin, Field’s voice is distinct and unusual. Her signature sound is a potent mix of lyricism and fire, heart-felt issues and tender constructions, she has a unique textured blues-infused voice and soulful vocal delivery style.
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Karabo Ntshweng on South African media, Social Media Algorithms, Mental Health, and more
Suede on PLANET AFROPUNK, SA Punk Music, and more
🇺🇸We popped over to Los Angeles for a quick chat about “PLANET AFROPUNK: PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE IS BLACK.” with Suede. As people rally across the world for Black liberation, we are using technology this year to bring together the largest virtual gathering of the worldwide Black creative community in one, curated online space for the first time in our 15-year history. This festival pays homage to the reality that the upheavals we’ve gone through over the course of the year are far from the novel; they have been central to the Black experience across space and time, which is recognized in this year’s theme, “PLANET AFROPUNK: PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE IS BLACK.” This Black cultural explosion is taking place on 23 - 25 October and you can RSVP on www.planetafropunk.com to be part of this global celebration. We managed to squeeze in a quick chat in-between edits for this weekend's PLANET AFROPUNK (you can hear the soundchecks in the background which gave me goosebumps) to chat about the showcase and also some of the South African artists featured on the line-up. It was a short and to-the-point discussion that was cut shorter than expected as a result of connectivity issues, but we're lining up a full session to chat AFROPUNK, the history of I AM SUEDE, music, the state of American politics, and what he - and the artists he works with - have pivoted during the COVID-19 pandemic. Suede is currently the Social Media Manager for The Roots, Questlove and works with Global sensations like Anderson Paak, Lauryn Hill, The Internet, and so many more. Forged in New York City and currently travelling the world, Suede is the brains behind boutique creative ideas and implementation factory, I am Suede Consulting. Follow him on Instagram (@iamsuede) for on-the-go updates on #SuedeDiary and PLANET AFROPUNK.
Coffee & Socks Sessions - Teaser - Karabo Ntshweng
In this teaser for our upcoming episode, we reflect on what it's like being out with a famous person.
Karabo Ntshweng is a South African child star who appeared on our TV screens at 12-years-old as a presenter on the popular television show, YO TV. She is a Radio Personality on 5fm, Digital Content Specialist, Voice Over Artist, and - most importantly - an incredible human being.
With 17 years’ worth of experience in the Media & Entertainment industry, she remains one of the most successful and recognisable personalities in South Africa.
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Esjay Jones on Chester Bennington, American politics, life after South Africa, and Female Leadership
Coffee & Socks Sessions - Esjay Jones - Teaser
