Episode 07: Are you in a healthy relationship?- A conversation with LIfalaza Simataa

Join our host, Selma Ndasilohenda Iyambo, as she engages Lifalaza Simataa, who holds an Honors degree in Industrial Psychology and Organizational Psychology from the University of Namibia (UNAM). Lifalaza is also a stand-up comedian, podcaster, and novice writer. In this episode, Lifalaza discusses the basis of healthy relationships, breaks down what relationships are categorizes them into four categories, and further delves into how to identify if relationships are healthy or not and how to establish and communicate boundaries. The discussion covers both platonic and romantic relationships. He also explores and provides guidance on the analysis of friendships that do not play a role in your life. As we progress towards the end of the year, do you have people that you are holding on to just because you have known them all your life but they do not play any role in it? Tune in to the episode to evaluate your cycle,  Lifalaza shares his journey and experience as a conflict management consultant, a role he fills in his free time. He further emphasizes the importance of extending grace, knowing when to extend grace, and how to lay boundaries to protect oneself. Moreover, he shares ways through which friends and partners can hold each other accountable in a healthy manner. He concludes the conversation by debunking a few myths about relationships and addressing the challenges that young people face in relationships.