What happens when you strip away the small talk and dive into the big stuff—health scares, broken engagements, safety nets, and second chances? In this week’s episode of Peeling Potatoes, Janita and Frank start with their usual playful banter about why they meet so often and the oddball name of their show… but very quickly, the conversation peels down to the heart of life itself.
👉 They rewind to the pivotal moments that disrupted everything: Janita’s broken engagement, Frank’s health scare. Both could have been endings, but instead became the start of new ways of living. What did they learn? That health is wealth, that resilience can be trained, and that disruptions—however brutal—can be unexpected teachers.
👉 From there, they take us across continents. South Africa’s daily vigilance meets France’s quieter rhythms. Security, family, food, and culture—two worlds, two lenses, and a rare chance to step into each other’s shoes.
👉 And then comes the experiment: what if they actually swapped lives for a week? Would Janita be able to relax in Frank’s calm family dinners and cooking routines? Would Frank handle the constant awareness that Janita lives with? The answers may surprise you.
By the end, you’re left asking yourself: If life handed you a restart button, would you really change anything? Or is the real secret learning to live without regrets?
⚡ Don’t miss this episode—it’s raw, reflective, and just the right mix of serious and silly. Because when you peel the potato all the way down, what you find isn’t just food for thought… it’s life itself.