Welcome to The Aftermath with Chris Jordan — a thought-provoking vodcast series that goes beyond headlines to explore the conversations shaping our world and our everyday lives. Each episode dives into the aftershocks of modern living — from health and culture to psychology, technology, and spirituality — with insight from expert professionals, changemakers, and people of interest. Hosted by broadcaster and storyteller Chris Jordan, the series blends intelligent dialogue with real-world context, giving you clarity, perspective, and practical takeaways you can apply to your own life. Whether it’s unpacking personal wellbeing, navigating social change, or understanding the deeper human experience, The Aftermath is where honest conversation meets meaningful reflection.
Why You’re Not Changing Your Nutritional Well-being (And What to Do About It)
Why do so many of us struggle to make lasting changes to our diet? Clinical nutritionist Dr Elenia Kolokotronis joins Chris Jordan to unpack the real reasons behind failed attempts at eating better — and how to finally break through. 👉 In this video: hidden barriers, why willpower isn’t enough, and how to start shifting your habits today.
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Elenia Kolokotronis is a clinical nutritionist specializing in natural female fertility. She has one of the highest natural conception rates through clinical nutrition for infertility, and consults on various other health-related conditions, too, within South Africa and internationally. The focus is primarily on Clinical Nutrition as the basis for all therapies. Clinical nutrition, Nutritional psychology, lifestyle wellness, and sound ethics form the basis of Elenia’s principles, with her purpose and passion being integral to her profession.
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Time, Money & Stress — The Everyday Roadblocks to Healthy Eating
Is it too expensive, too time-consuming, or just too stressful to eat well? Dr Elenia Kolokotronis and Chris Jordan explore the everyday challenges that derail nutritional wellbeing — and share practical ways to make better choices.
Emotional Eating, Mindset Shifts & Breaking Old Habits
Nutrition is not just about food — it’s about mindset, identity, and emotions. In this part of the conversation, Dr Elenia Kolokotronis explains how stress, cravings, and habits keep us stuck — and what strategies actually help you take control.
A Nutrition Short – Stats to Set Things Straight
Are children today getting the nutrition they need to grow, learn, and thrive? In this video, we break down key nutritional stats affecting kids right now — from rising sugar intake to micronutrient deficiencies and the role of ultra-processed foods. Simple, clear insight for parents, caregivers, educators, and anyone interested in childhood wellbeing.
Let’s Get Real with Viv Vermaak. A “Kak” Guide to Life’s Downs
“Let’s Get Real” is a Facebook LIVE feature hosted by “Dis” Motivational Speaker Viv Vermaak, who hosted me to talk about how I worked through my health, career, and personal challenges.
Viv is an award-winning spokesperson and acclaimed journalist with a heightened sense of existence, with a raw, truthful, and poetic approach to living life while embracing the chaos that surrounds you. Follow Viv on Facebook at / viv.vermaak
Debunking the “Manosphere” with Men’s Health Advocate Chris De Braine
Chris De Braine has been working with men, focusing on their holistic well-being, for years. In this episode, we look at debunking all that has been commercially sold as toxic in the “manosphere”.
Get in contact with Chris via Facebook at / chris.debraine.7 If you need help, reach out to dedicated professionals at SADAG https://www.sadag.org/
The Only Good Man, Is A Silent Man
Chris De Braine has been working with men, focusing on their holistic well-being, for years. In this episode, we talk about the silent epidemic that is crippling men all over the world. In this deeply honest conversation, Chris Jordan unpacks one of the most pressing and misunderstood crises of our time: the silent collapse of male identity and purpose in modern society. From the moments where men break down behind closed doors, to the cultural shift that has rendered many voiceless, muted, or misunderstood, this discussion explores why so many men today feel lost, lonely, and pushed to the margins, even when they appear to “have it all.” We move through raw emotional territory—those rare, cathartic moments of vulnerability—and into the hard social realities affecting men in South Africa and across the world: Why men feel they no longer have a place in public dialogue How shifting gender dynamics and cultural backlash have reshaped masculinity The rise of isolation in relationships, marriages, and friendships The fear of expressing boundaries without being labelled controlling The collapse of mentorship, male role models, and safe spaces The impact of MeToo, dating culture, and changing norms on young men The growing suicide rates, depression, and loss of purpose Backed by global research, personal experiences, and social commentary—from South Africa’s GBV crisis to statistics shared by thinkers like Richard Reeves, Scott Galloway, and Jordan Peterson—this episode examines why so many men are struggling, and why society cannot afford to ignore this any longer. This is not a defence of bad behavior. It’s an exploration of the everyday men, the husbands, fathers, and young boys who feel unseen, uncertain, and directionless, and who are searching for meaning in a world that feels increasingly hostile toward them. If you’ve ever felt muted, misunderstood, or unsure of your place as a man today, this conversation will resonate deeply.
A MAN MUST BE a MAN. Period.
Chris De Braine has been working with men, focusing on their holistic well-being, for years. In this episode, we discuss the impact of having a male role model and disciplinary authority figure in a young man’s life. Also, can men just be men? And not having to apologize for being? A messy world order has confused and misdirected the importance of being a man. This conversation explores the growing crisis facing men today — emotionally, socially, and structurally. The speaker reflects on a troubled youth marked by recklessness and lack of discipline, and how male mentorship played a crucial role in shaping responsibility, self-control, and purpose. While acknowledging the vital role of mothers and single parents, he argues that positive male role models offer something distinct that many boys still need. The discussion critiques how modern culture struggles with semantics, identity, and excessive social “fluidity,” suggesting that in trying to accommodate everyone, society has lost clarity, structure, and shared meaning. This confusion, especially around masculinity, leaves many men without safe spaces to express vulnerability, leading to shame, isolation, and rising suicidality. Men, he argues, are often loved conditionally — valued for what they provide rather than who they are. While most men accept this reality, showing weakness is still harshly judged. At the same time, entitlement without accountability is condemned: respect must be earned through discipline, service, and integrity, not demanded. The conversation warns that unhappy, directionless men are increasingly vulnerable to toxic online influencers who package misogyny as “confidence” and masculinity as dominance. This creates a dangerous cycle that fuels broken families, social instability, and violence — a pattern seen across the world.
Attention then turns to education, where young men have been quietly falling behind for decades. Well-intentioned equality reforms shifted resources toward girls, but left boys neglected. The result is stagnating male academic performance, disengagement, and long-term social consequences. True masculinity, the speaker argues, is not about labels, aggression, or control — but discipline, accountability, mentorship, service to family and community, and emotional restraint paired with responsibility. Real strength doesn’t announce itself. The conversation closes with practical solutions: early educational intervention, structured routines, mentorship programs, apprenticeships, male-friendly mental health spaces, and engaged fatherhood. On a personal level, men are urged to focus on three things they can act on immediately:
Check your circle — the people and conversations shaping you
Practice introspection — honest self-examination without ego
Build discipline — because motivation fades, but discipline transforms
The central message is clear: society doesn’t need louder men — it needs grounded, disciplined, confident men who know who they are and take responsibility for themselves and others.
