Nova 1035 - Karlien on Nova

Nova Cares - Project Restoring Dignity and Christian Integrity

Many people see the dustbin diggers as a nuisance. Johan Kruger from Project Restoring Dignity and Christian Integrity sees the human struggling to survive. Humans searching through rubbish bins for something to eat and collecting recyclable materials to sell for an income. Many of them walk long distances from informal…

12 Jun 9AM 10 min

When Someone Likes You But Not Enough to Choose You

One of the hardest dating truths is this: Someone can genuinely like you... and still not choose you. They may enjoy talking to you. They may enjoy your company. They may even care about you. But liking someone and choosing someone are not the same thing.

11 Jun 7AM 4 min

What Emotional Independence Actually Looks Like in Real Life

Emotional independence doesn't mean you don't care. It means you don't lose yourself when you do. You still love deeply. You still want connection. You still enjoy reassurance. But your emotional stability isn't completely dependent on another person's behaviour.

10 Jun 7AM 5 min

9 June 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.

9 Jun 6AM 2 min

The Almost Relationship

The “almost relationship” is one of the most emotionally draining places to be in dating. You talk every day. You connect. You feel close. But there’s always this missing piece… clarity. If someone genuinely wants to build with you… you won’t be confused about it for long.

9 Jun 5AM 3 min

Effort vs Overfunctioning

Effort is healthy in relationships. But overfunctioning is not. Because effort is shared… overfunctioning is one-sided. Love shouldn’t feel like you’re doing all the work.

8 Jun 5AM 3 min

Healthy Love After Toxic Love

Healthy love after toxic love can feel strange at first. Because when you’re used to emotional chaos, calm can feel like something is missing. No guessing. No highs and lows. No anxiety. And instead of thinking “this is good”… you might think “this feels too quiet.” But often, what feels…

5 Jun 5AM 3 min

Why Mixed Signals Can Feel Addictive

Mixed signals don’t just feel confusing… They feel emotionally addictive. Because your brain doesn’t respond to clarity — it responds to unpredictability. One moment you feel wanted. The next moment you feel unsure.

4 Jun 5AM 2 min

Healthy Relationship Habits People Often Overlook

Healthy relationships are often built through small habits: - consistency - communication - appreciation - emotional presence - respect during difficult moments Little things become big things over time.

3 Jun 5AM 3 min

2 June 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.

2 Jun 6AM 2 min

When Vulnerability Isn't Actually Vulnerability

There's a difference between vulnerability and victimhood. Vulnerability says: - "This happened to me, and here's what I learned." Victimhood says: - "This happened to me, and everyone else is to blame." Pay attention when someone talks about their past. Do they only talk about what was done to them?…

2 Jun 4AM 3 min

The Difference Between Support and Enabling

Support and enabling are not the same thing. - Support encourages growth - Enabling protects unhealthy behaviour from consequences Helping someone shouldn’t require losing yourself in the process.

1 Jun 4AM 1 min

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

Bewonder en Bewaar met Bonné de Bod Kuier by Ocean Conservation Namibia

In hierdie komende sondag se episode van Bewonder en Bewaar kuier Bonné de Bod in Namibië saam met Naude Dreyer van Ocean Conservation Namibia. Sy gesels met Karlien en praat oor haar ervaring en haar gunsteling oomblikke.

22 May 5AM 7 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