Empowering Women: Liezel van der Westhuizen Champions Mental Wellness This Women’s Month
South Africa (10 August 2025) – This Women’s Month, prominent media figure Liezel van der Westhuizen is spearheading a significant initiative aimed at empowering women across South Africa. Known for her dual presence in front of the camera and behind the microphone, Liezel is now focusing her talents on mental fitness, aiming to reshape how women engage with their emotional and mental well-being. As she states, “Change starts from within.”
Transition from Media to Mental Fitness
With over a decade of experience in the media spotlight, Liezel has consistently utilized her platform to inspire others. Her current mission delves deeper, as she provides women with essential tools to build resilience, prevent burnout, and enhance their mental acuity. As a Certified Business & Mental Fitness Coach, she is turning her vision into a reality.
“Women are carrying so much, leadership, caregiving, entrepreneurship, societal expectations,” says van der Westhuizen. “Mental fitness is not a luxury. It’s a skill set that every woman should have access to.”
Leading Conversations on Mental Well-being
Liezel plays a crucial role in facilitating discussions about mental health, ranging from corporate environments to online communities. Her coaching programs, rooted in research-based techniques, empower women to overcome self-doubt and approach life with clarity and self-assurance. She emphasizes the importance of silencing the inner critic—the voice that often undermines one’s confidence and capabilities.
Central to her approach is Positive Intelligence, a science-oriented methodology that fosters mental strength and long-lasting success. This Women’s Month, she has plans to launch a series of events themed “Strong Minds, Strong Women,” emphasizing the importance of mental wellness in personal and professional growth.
Journey of Reinvention
Liezel’s evolution from a media personality to an advocate for mental fitness showcases the power of personal reinvention. Having experienced firsthand the pressures associated with public life, she recognizes the critical need to maintain mental clarity.
“It’s time we stop glorifying stress and start celebrating the strength that comes from a grounded, healthy mind.”
A Call to Prioritize Mental Wellness
Liezel’s message this Women’s Month is clear: prioritizing mental wellness is essential not only for individual growth but also for inspiring future generations of women. Those aspiring to follow her lead or discover their own sense of purpose can benefit from the practical advice and insights she shares from her industry experience.
Engaging with the Movement
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Conclusion
As Liezel van der Westhuizen leads this influential movement, her commitment to elevating mental wellness lays a strong foundation for women to thrive in various aspects of their lives. This Women’s Month, let us all embrace the philosophy of strong minds leading to strong women.
