5 degrees of wisdom
5 degrees of wisdom
5 degrees of wisdom
This podcast is hosted by 2 sisters, Vanessa and Mandy Mpatlanyane. It's a reflective podcast centered around life in the 21st century as Christian, African, women. We reflect on our life experiences, worldview and educational background to try make sense of life broadly, and our place in it specifically. #Existential #God #Life #Adulthood #Wisdom #Education #Relationships
Degrees of wisdom - "You don't have to love the journey to endure it."
On this special episode we share some of our dreaded journeys that have in retrospective contributed to "the Lane" construction aka our becoming. Its not void of optimism but truly a genuine chat on endurance.
Mar 9, 2022
40 min
Degrees of wisdom - Metanoia, the infinite change
Wow!!!!! Have you ever had a conversation that left you speechless! This is the episode we speak about the process of changing, adapting and accepting instability - not inconsistency but the unpredictable reality of mere mortals.
Feb 23, 2022
33 min
Degrees of wisdom - A new year!
Happy New Year Wizzos (can we make that stick?)! In this episode we wish ourselves and you a splendid new year! We then reflection on staying in your lane... like just blom and focus on your corner - which is not the same as ignoring your surroundings. Rather, it is exploring the gift that is learning to accept your path.
Feb 9, 2022
42 min
Degrees of wisdom - The true custodians of wisdom
Helllllo, in this episode we are talking about the true custodians of wisdom - the elderly population, grandma & grandpa/Gogo & Mkhulu. We discuss the changes in generational values and reflect more about the neglect of community support especially,  in these dark days. We hope you'll enjoy this cast and be as enlightened as we were. Stay blessed & seek the light.
Dec 10, 2021
49 min
Degrees of wisdom - Then there was love... part 2
Were back, in this episode we continue our conversation about love, romantic relationships and commitment. We wrap up our beautiful conversation with a fun Q&A. We hope you enjoy part II, till next time.
Dec 3, 2021
46 min
Degrees of wisdom - Then there was love... part 1
Hi there, in this episode we continue our conversation about relationships outside of the family relationship. We discuss out commitment views, prejudices and ideals. The discussion is quite lengthy so we split it into 2 parts. Enjoy Part I...
Nov 28, 2021
31 min
Degrees of wisdom - Then there were others...
Hey there, on this episode we discuss relationships with others outside of the family relationship, namely friendships. 
Nov 12, 2021
23 min
Degrees of wisdom - Embracing our choices and twenties...
Hey there, its us again and on this episode we talk or rather reminisce on our twenties. We are reminded of the joy of life's choices, growth and a sympathizing Saviour; who has made men alike, but not the same. So embrace your journey in which ever phase you find yourself in today... It will come alright one day, just say "yes" to life.
Oct 29, 2021
54 min
Degrees of wisdom - Then I grew up...
Hi, on this episode we talk about growing pains, choices, responsibilities and all the learning points. Join us on our reflective cast, enjoy this slow build up of conversation filled with multiple gems at every turn.  
Oct 15, 2021
56 min
Degrees of wisdom - I was here...
Hi, this is our intro episode. We share our reasons and hopes for doing this 'cast. Until the next one, stay blessed.
Oct 2, 2021
29 min