"We're not just launching a podcast; we're setting the stage to make Dis-Chem South Africa's paramount source for health and wellness information, in line with our 'Better Health Starts Here' positioning," says Lynette Saltzman, founder and director at Dis-Chem.

"We have challenges like mental health, loadshedding, rising costs and unemployment that plague our nation, and it is difficult to find local podcasts that South Africans can relate to. This series will provide authentic, South African content that resonates with real-life, local experiences," adds Saltzman.

Dis-Chem says that it will facilitate engaging and authentic open-form conversations in this podcast series to break down barriers and address various topics — from sensitive ones that debunk health stigmas to general health concerns. Dis-Chem pledges to create a space where audiences will laugh, cry, smile and learn through honest, credible conversations backed by trusted and reputable healthcare professionals.

Each episode will spotlight a noteworthy but never-before-seen pairing of South Africans from different walks of life, including sports stars, entertainers, healthcare specialists, beauty and fitness gurus and more, according to the podcast.

Lynette Saltzman says it's critical to inspire individual South Africans to embark on their own healthcare journey towards better health.

"Each episode isn't just about stories; it's about actionable growth and debunking myths, based on factual, credible content and insightful information that is essential to health and wellbeing," Saltzman says.

"This is as much about having meaningful conversations about healthcare as it is about edutainment and educating consumers about their health by giving them the correct information. We understand the critical importance of knowledge when it comes to taking steps to improve one's health, and we know that we can play an important role in empowering and educating people in this regard," concludes Saltzman.

The Dis-Chem Better Health podcast will stream on Dis-Chem's website (both audio and video) and will be available on:
  • YouTube
  • Apple Podcasts
  • Spotify, and
  • Google Podcast.

A teaser and information on updates can be found on Dis-Chem's social channels.

For more information, visit www.dischem.co.za. You can also follow Dischem on Facebook, X or on Instagram.