Former Miss South Africa, Shudufhadzo Musida, is celebrating a major milestone after her podcast Mindful Mondays with Shudu shot straight to the top of the charts. The show is now the number one health and fitness podcast in South Africa and ranks seventh across all categories, a feat that has left the beauty queen and mental health advocate deeply grateful.
Taking to social media, Shudufhadzo expressed her joy, writing:
“Yesterday, our show was the #1 health & fitness podcast in South Africa and #7 across all categories, and I just want to take a moment to thank everyone who has listened, streamed, and shared your stories with us in the last 3 weeks since we launched.
That was always our intention, to hold space for real stories and meaningful connection, and I couldn’t be more grateful that it’s come to life through you.
This journey wouldn’t be possible without you, and I can’t wait to keep walking it together. We’re so excited to see how much the conversations resonate with you.
The new episode with Shekhinah is out now, and we’ve already noticed beautiful themes emerging: boundaries, self-doubt, and most importantly, the feeling that the podcast is meeting people exactly where they are.”
The second season of the podcast officially launched on August 4, and its impact has already been remarkable. Fans are praising the authentic and relatable conversations, while Shudufhadzo herself admits this season feels more personal than ever.
“This is more than a podcast cover. It’s love,” the 29-year-old from Ha-Masia, Limpopo, said, noting how much the project means to her.
Unlike traditional discussions on mental health, Mindful Mondays with Shudu takes a unique approach by focusing on the everyday realities people face—from silent struggles to personal breakthroughs. “It’s less about definitions of mental health and more about the daily experience, the quiet battles, breakthroughs, and conversations,” she explained.
With singer Shekhinah featured on the latest episode and themes like boundaries and self-doubt already striking a chord, it’s clear why the podcast resonates so deeply.
For Shudufhadzo, the numbers are impressive, but the true success lies in creating a safe space for reflection, healing, and connection.
Right now, she isn’t just celebrating her podcast’s chart-topping achievement—she’s rejoicing in the fact that it’s changing lives exactly as she envisioned.
