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Healing the 'mother wound'

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October 22, 2025

What happens when the bond with our mothers is broken or painful? Join author and coach Moshitadi Lehlomela and Don't Hold Back's Nozibele Qamngana Mayaba as they explore this deep, complex pain — its impact, the myths, and the transformative path to healing.

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Don't Hold Back

Money, sex, relationships, addiction, careers and more! South Africans chat openly and frankly about their experiences in these videos hosted by Nozibele Qamngana-Mayaba.

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