The Anisha and Sunjay Show
By Anisha and Sunjay
The Anisha and Sunjay ShowJan 10, 2021
First Attempt In Learning (F.A.I.L)
Are you truly living or merely existing? My good friend Grant Goes and I unpack this existential question in our latest heart-to-heart, guiding you through the lush landscape of life's pleasures. Imagine a world where you can pursue your passions without a hint of guilt, where keeping a gratitude journal is not just an act of reflection but a celebration of daily joys. The coffee's brewed and the conversation's rich as we explore the vibrant theme of seizing life fully, understanding the 'why' behind our actions, and the transformative power of integrating passions into our lives in ways that are practical and sustainable.
Connect with Grant:
https://www.instagram.com/grantgoes
https://www.instagram.com/findfitpeople
Connect with Anisha and Sunjay
https://www.instagram.com/anishaandsunjay
Things are changing, but is it too much?
We take a break from our usual routines to record this podcast episode. We discuss practicing gratitude through a daily gratitude journal and vlogging the experience on YouTube. Anisha shares updates on her entrepreneurial journey, including creating her first online course, building an online membership community, and landing potential sponsorship opportunities for her podcast. Sunjay talks about experimenting with video editing software like DaVinci Resolve and sharing that creative process with his daughter. They also look ahead to upcoming events like Wimbledon, holidays, and Anisha's interest in potentially homeschooling to enable more family travel.
Key Points:
- The benefits and process of keeping a gratitude journal
- Anisha's creation of her first online course and membership community
- Potential for sponsorships and partnerships for Inisha's Pharmacist Diaries podcast
- Sunjay's video editing pursuits and teaching his daughter the creative process
- Exciting upcoming events like Wimbledon, holidays, and Anisha's homeschooling interests
- Building platform-specific content for YouTube vs. other social media
- Balancing entrepreneurship with family life as working parents
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Daily Video Gratitude Journal Now On YouTube!
Hi everyone, welcome back to the Anisha and Sunjay Show.
We have decided to start a daily video gratitude journal and share this with you exclusively on our YouTube channel
Come over and join in the fun!
He was SICK, so he levelled up his skills whilst watching The Sopranos (kind of)
Always the learner, I took this opportunity whilst sick to level up my video productions skills. Anisha was as usual worrying about me and not herself. Come take a look behind the mic as I talk candidly to the camera solo for the first time!
He Got A New Job
In this episode, we share a mix of my career shifts, family adventures, and lessons learned. From setting up a podcast studio to family trips in Zanzibar, every moment has been an opportunity for growth. Sunjay discusses his dream job, flexible work hours, Anisha reveals her plans of building an online community, and the prospect of incorporating travel into our children's education. Episode highlights: 🎤 New Job and Studio Setup 💼 Dream Job With Flexible Hours 🏖️ Family Adventures in Zanzibar 🌐 Wellness Community Creation 👨👩👧👦 Balancing Work and Family Life ✈️ Future Travel and Work Plans Watch the video episode on 📱Spotify or YouTube 📺 Audio version anywhere you find podcasts.
00:00:00 - Introduction and Setting up the Studio
00:05:30 - Story of Losing Bag in Edinburgh
00:11:57 - Reflecting on New Job and Work Experience
00:17:00 - Family Holidays in Zanzibar and India
00:26:25 - Resigning from Job and Looking Forward to 2024
00:32:35 - Plans for Online Community and Live Events
00:40:25 - Collaboration with Naked Pharmacy and Future Content
00:44:14 - Solo Travel Adventure to India #PodcastRelease #FamilyAdventures #CareerGrowth #Explore #WorkLifeBalance #NewEpisode #Podcast #FamilyPodcast #Couples #FamilyLife #FamilyHoliday #DreamJob
She Quit Her Job
Walking away from a career that's intertwined with your heartstrings feels like an act of betrayal—yet here I am, stepping back from my pediatric palliative care pharmacy role. I've poured everything into our little warriors at Evelina and Kings, but the whispers of family life have become roars I can't ignore. In our latest episode, I bare my soul about the guilt-laced decision to resign, the tug-of-war between professional fulfillment and the magnetic pull of family needs. It's a conversation that delves into the complexities of adjusting to life as a family of four and the stark realities sleepless nights bring to our daily rhythms.
Striking a work-life balance isn't just about carving out time; it's about recalibrating your entire career to the tune of your personal life. That's precisely the journey I'm embarking on—refining my multifaceted role in pharmacy to hold onto the joy of teaching and connecting with students, while letting go of the administrative burdens that eat into precious family moments. We talk about the difficulty of unplugging from a career that often doesn't have an off switch and share the strategies I'm adopting to ensure that the moments with my little ones aren't just fleeting memories.
Finally, we turn our gaze toward the horizon, where the exciting world of self-employment in pharmacy beckons.
Join us as I step into a future where professional growth and family life are no longer at odds, but harmoniously aligned.
Anisha x
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(0:00:00) - Emotional Decision to Quit Job
(0:16:46) - Career Simplification for Work-Life Balance
(0:25:40) - Transitioning to Self-Employed Pharmacy Career
(0:42:29) - Pharmacy Mentorship for Traveling Pharmacists
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What it's really like working together
You’re in for a real treat with our latest podcast episode - a whirlwind ride that covers everything from our weekend at the Neonatal and Pediatric Pharmacy Group (NPPG) conference, to our upcoming family adventures in Zanzibar!
Imagine us, right in the bustling hub of the NPPG conference, microphones in hand, showcasing the amazing work of pediatric pharmacists. Throw in a side of candid chat about the journey of our podcast, the art of crafting consistent content, and the humbling recognition we've received, and you've got a recipe for a truly engaging listen.
Are you curious about developing your camera skills? We've got your back! Throughout our conversation, we share our insights on working with a camera and the art of capturing the perfect angle, along with tips for incorporating video practice into your everyday life.
We even discuss the power of the 1% rule – a testament to the potential for year-round improvement.
Plus, we talk about our unique experience of working together as a couple, sharing the joy and satisfaction of collaboration, and how it strengthens our bond.
Get ready to pack your bags - our podcast is hitting the road!
We’re thrilled to share our plans on seeking out other 'power couples' in the professional world and even take you along on our upcoming family trip to Zanzibar.
From embracing the chaos of recording on the go, to overcoming our fears and stepping out of comfort zones, this episode is all about growth - both personal and professional.
So, whether you're a fellow podcaster or just a curious listener, we promise this episode is packed with inspiring conversations and insights to fuel your own adventures!
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The ASS is born
Welcome to the Anisha and Sunjay show, where we take you on our journey of life, work, and personal growth. In this episode, we share our experiences of balancing work-life, transitioning from full-time employment to focus on our passions, and the challenges of parenting while juggling a professional career. We delve deep into the world of Pharmacy and explore the countless opportunities it offers. Join us as we discuss our adventures in life and everything in between. Don't forget to subscribe and hit the notification bell to stay updated with our journey. Timestamps: (0:00:01) - Starting a New Podcast Channel (0:08:40) - Defining the Anisha and Sunjay Show (0:17:18) - Balanced Life and Pursuing Passions (0:27:24) - Podcasting and Community Building in Pharmacy (0:33:16) - Balancing Work, Parenting, and Time Management (0:44:25) - Parenthood's Impact on Personal Growth Like, share and subscribe for more inspiring conversations with Anisha and Sunjay. #AnishaSunjayShow #LifeJourney #WorkLifeBalance #PersonalGrowth
059 What Happened To The Podcast?
Hi everyone! It's been a long while. I'm still here, still podcasting, still creating. Here's a quick update of what I've been up to and why I haven't released any episodes for 6 months.
This is a clip taken from an episode I recorded on my wife's podcast, Pharmacist Diaries. Head over there to hear the full conversation.
058 This Guy Is On Fire with Nick Feeney
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Whilst forging a successful career, Nick turned into a version of himself that he thought he needed to be. He projected a persona that was bigger and better, suggesting life was even more awesome and more successful than it really was. And whilst to the outside world, he was successful materialistically, he wore a mask for years becoming a version of himself that he grew to dislike.
Sound familiar?
In this episode Nick shares his story from how he lost literally everything and rebuilt his life by taking responsibility for who he was and who he wanted to become.
In 10 years he has gone from burnt out to being on fire!
Nick is an Internationally Accredited Life Coach and Mentor and now uses life experiences, learnings and skills to help men with a midlife reset so they can avoid their own midlife crisis.
THIS EPISODE CONTAINS STRONG LANGUAGE
Nick Feeney Links:
Website: https://thisguyisonfire.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisguyisonfire/
LinkedIn: bit.ly/3V70WlY
Stay Whole Links (Sunjay):
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/staywholelife/
Podcast: https://www.staywhole.co.uk/swp
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunjayvyas/
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057 The Raw Truth About Being Your Best Self with Lisa Giles
WATCH THE FULL VIDEO PODCAST ON SPOTIFY OR YOUTUBE!
Lisa Giles and I discuss:
- Living with depression and anxiety
- Parenting
- Giving up alcohol
- The woo woo in our lives
- Changing habits
- Mindset
- Religion
Follow Lisa and I dare you not to laugh. She will bring some sunshine to your day!
Checkout her new podcast Honest Dating (this was not discussed in the episode so go and watch it!)
THIS EPISODE CONTAINS LANGUAGE THAT SOME MAY FIND OFFENSIVE
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Stay Whole Links (Sunjay):
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/staywholelife/
Podcast: https://www.staywhole.co.uk/swp
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunjayvyas/
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056: Back To School Special - Helping Children Manage Big Feelings with Natalie Costa
It's that time of year again. The time that many parents look forward to, after a long summer with the children. But how do your children feel? I know how I felt after 6 weeks at home and then having to go back to school. For many this can bring up some big feelings and emotions which they probably do not know how to handle.
That's where Natalie Costa comes in. With over ten years experience in teaching and education, Natalie is all too familiar with the struggles, pressures and demands that both teachers and children face. She has observed how easily children become disengaged when they are faced with a difficult task; how quickly they feel they CAN’T do something, simply because it’s more challenging to achieve; how anxious and overwhelmed they feel with the ever increasing demands from the curriculum and from society as a whole, feeling the pressure to conform to what everyone else is doing, the pressure to ‘fit in’.
Natalie is the founder of Power Thoughts, which is a teaching, coaching and mindfulness based service which is aimed at empowering children to tap into the ‘power’ of their minds. Through our sessions they are taught how to become confident, resilient and robust, developing a ‘can-do’ attitude that allows them to flourish both in and out of the classroom setting.
In this episode I sit down in person with Natalie to talk about:
- Natalie’s background and upbringing
- How self doubt and imposter syndrome has impacted her
- Positive framing and growth mindset
- How she carved out a career through her curiosities
- Benefits of coaching for kids
- How to help children manage big feelings
Natalie Costa Links (Power Thoughts)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/powerthoughtsnc/
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/powerthoughtsnc/
Stay Whole Links (Sunjay):
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/staywholelife/
Podcast: https://www.staywhole.co.uk/swp
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunjayvyas/
You can listen or watch to the podcast in the following places:
YouTube: https://youtu.be/wyvrHGs5N6c
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Zp8RDyc9BA4rJ06mHLGHY?si=Wrhb5alNQv-W9E4a7eZH0g
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055 The Healthcare Revolution with Dr Iain Broadley
Have you ever been told by a doctor that it would help if you lost weight, did some exercise or eat a healthier diet? Usually that advice is not followed up with any practical advice on how to do those things.
Well thankfully that is about to change.
Nutritank was founded by two medical students Dr Ally Jaffee and Dr Iain Broadley who believed that nutrition and lifestyle medicine education in medical training was not adequate. They believed that they had a responsibility to their generation and future generations of doctors to make a change and that young people are in the ideal position to make that difference.
By working with medical schools, nutrition and dietetic organisations around the UK, Nutritank has evolved into an innovative information hub of food, nutrition and lifestyle medicine.
In this episode we discuss Dr Broadley's background and how he got into medicine. He shares openly about how he didn't have a great self care routine during his first time at university (he has two degrees!). This led to a breakdown due to stress prior to his finals in the 3rd year. He bounced back through dedicating time to self-care This experience got him through medical school. It highlighted to him the importance of self-care and lifestyle, and as a medical student he asked himself the obvious question: "Why are we not teaching this to our doctors?"
He shares his experience of how Nutritank has been influential in changing the curriculum at medical school across the UK to include nutrition and lifestyle education.
I cannot stress how significant this is! Thanks to Nutritank our future generations will be provided with the tools and education of how to look after our physical and mental health which you cannot put a price on.
Dr. Iain Broadley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/driainbroadley/?hl=en
Nutritank on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nutritank_official/?hl=en
Nutritank Website: https://nutritank.com/
Stay Whole Links (Sunjay):
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/staywholelife/
Podcast: https://www.staywhole.co.uk/swp
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunjayvyas/
You can listen or watch to the podcast in the following places:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6bNtvromJaLAiUdkfhDs-w/featured
Website: https://www.staywhole.co.uk/swp
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Zp8RDyc9BA4rJ06mHLGHY?si=Wrhb5alNQv-W9E4a7eZH0g
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-stay-whole-podcast/id1504237013
Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/d5cfabd6-94e3-436c-a851-76b4dce40637/the-stay-whole-podcast
Audible: https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/The-Stay-Whole-Podcast-Podcast/B08LML3GSC?
054 How To Energize Your Life with Simon Alexander Ong
Simon Alexander Ong is a personal development entrepreneur, coach and public speaker. His clients are from all walks of life but they share one trait; they all believe that the greatest investment you can make is in yourself. His work has seen him invited onto Sky News and BBC Radio London, while Barclays UK featured him in a nationwide campaign on how families could embrace better lifestyle habits.
His insights have seen him featured in HuffPost, Forbes, Virgin and the Guardian. He also regularly speaks at organisations and keynotes public events and conferences. Some of these have included the likes of Salesforce, Microsoft and Unilever. His debut book, Energize, was published by Penguin Random House and received endorsements from the likes of New York Times bestselling authors Simon Sinek, Marie Forleo, Keith Ferrazzi and Dr Marshall Goldsmith.
I love making these podcasts and I hope you enjoy them. If you would like to support the podcast you can do so here: https://anchor.fm/staywhole/support
Your support is very much appreciated it goes towards making these episodes more enjoyable for all. I am grateful to everyone who watches / listens 🙏🏽
Book
Website
https://www.simonalexanderong.com/
https://www.instagram.com/simonalexandero/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonalexanderong/
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/user/simonong
How To Make Stress Your Friend (TED Talk)
https://www.ted.com/talks/kelly_mcgonigal_how_to_make_stress_your_friend?language=en
Stay Whole Links (Sunjay):
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/staywholelife/
Podcast: https://www.staywhole.co.uk/swp
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunjayvyas/
You can listen or watch to the podcast in the following places:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6bNtvromJaLAiUdkfhDs-w/featured
Website: https://www.staywhole.co.uk/swp
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Zp8RDyc9BA4rJ06mHLGHY?si=Wrhb5alNQv-W9E4a7eZH0g
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-stay-whole-podcast/id1504237013
053 How To Be You with Dr Alisha Damani
Are you living your life the way you want to? Or are you living your life according to someone else's agenda? Are you spending your time on doing meaningful things that light a fire inside you? That's the real you! The you that dreams of having it all. The you that has aspirations to live you life the way you want to live.
We all need to be more of us, but how?
Dr Alisha Damani is a medical doctor, high performance coach and entrepreneur who has lived her journey from breakdown to breakthrough and understands exactly what it takes to find your identity and step into your greatness in both your personal and professional life.
The is also the host of The Medic Today Podcast where she is inspiring NHS doctors to empower their own identity and well-being.
In this episode Alisha and I talk about her upbringing and the values she has carried through her life. She describes her travels across Europe and how those experiences have shaped her view of the world. She explains how she has used her skills as a medical doctor to set up her own business in IV vitamin drip therapy.
Alisha was an absolute delight to speak to and I am very grateful to have the chance to connect with such amazing people.
I love making these podcasts and I hope you enjoy them. If you would like to support the podcast you can do so here: https://anchor.fm/staywhole/support
Your support is very much appreciated it goes towards making these episodes more enjoyable for all. I am grateful to everyone who watches / listens 🙏🏽
Dr Alisha Damani Links:
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-alisha-damani/?originalSubdomain=uk
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dralishadamani/?hl=en
Website: https://www.dralishadamani.com/
Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/themedictoday/
The Drip Stop (IV Drip Clinic): https://www.instagram.com/thedripstopuk/
https://www.thedripstop.co.uk/
Stay Whole Links (Sunjay):
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/staywholelife/
Podcast: https://www.staywhole.co.uk/swp
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunjayvyas/
Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/OzJlMUVlO0A
052 Making Life Happen with Dr Devika Patel
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Dr Devika Patel is an NHS junior doctor completing her specialty training in Psychiatry. Outside of work, her passions lie in reducing mental health stigma and developing her knowledge of personal development. She has crafted these passions into a podcast, where guest shares their life stories of mental illness to human flourishing, and has also recently launched an intentional living membership programme.
In this episode we go through her journey from what it was like growing up as a British gujarati, why she chose medicine as a career, how she met her husband, what the future holds and a lot lot more.
She provides us with an excellent account what a psychiatrist does and how this differs from a psychologist and we discuss how we can stop the stigma attached around mental health.
Devika was a delight to talk to and I'm looking forward to seeing what the future holds for her.
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Show Notes:
Dr. Devika Patel Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdevikapatel/?hl=en
Website:
https://www.drdevikaandrajiv.com/
Stay Whole Links (Sunjay):
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/staywholelife/
Podcast: https://www.staywhole.co.uk/swp
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunjayvyas/
You can listen or watch to the podcast in the following places:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6bNtvromJaLAiUdkfhDs-w/featured
Website: https://www.staywhole.co.uk/swp
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Zp8RDyc9BA4rJ06mHLGHY?si=Wrhb5alNQv-W9E4a7eZH0g
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051 My Spiritual Journey Through Cancer with Lakshmi Patel
050 My Evolution In Happiness with Sunjay Vyas (and special guest host Dr. Nilesh Satguru!)
To mark the 50th episode of the podcast I decided to step into the hot seat! It was during a casual conversation with my good friend Dr. Nilesh Satguru that the idea for this episode came about. After talking about my past he asked why I've never shared the story on the podcast! I could not think of a good reason why not so here we are!
Luckily he agreed to take the role of interview for which I am very grateful. In this episode we go deep. Into my story, my journey, big life decisions and my path in happiness.
I had an absolute blast recording the episode, nothing was scripted, we had no real agenda so what you hear is a fly on the wall documentary of a conversation between two friends.
Thank you to all my previous guests for helping me get this far. I'm only scratching the surface and the evolution of the podcast has been amazing to experience. I have thoroughly enjoyed the journey so far and I intend to continue that way!
I hope you enjoy the episode!
You can watch the episode in full on YouTube!
Stay Whole Links (Sunjay):
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/staywholelife/
Podcast: https://www.staywhole.co.uk/swp
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunjayvyas/
Dr. Nilesh Satguru Links:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHHQQal5n-yEvPaAtj86tuw
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-nilesh-satguru-954b44157/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsatguru/
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049 The Dancing Doctor with Dr Indika Gunaratne
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Dr Indika is a devoted mother of 3, wife, functional medicine doctor, and dancer! She is on a mission to help 100 million people embed dancing into their own lives as a life enhancing self care practice!
In April 2021, Indika re-ignited her life-long passion for dancing, by training to facilitate Transcendance™, which is a fun, free-form dance experience accessible to all no matter what the age, fitness or mobility level.
She believes that every single person has the ability to dance their own way to feel good, and is here to guide, encourage and help people to infuse fun into their own health and wellbeing.
Recently, Indika has been sharing her own quick dance practice, or as she puts it her ‘movement meditation’! This has totally transformed her own life and wellbeing such that she feels more connected and joyful, and for the first time in her life, is showing up as her best self!
Indika is based in the UK, and runs her own private virtual clinic helping clients who seek to work with a health professional with a strong focus on the mind-body-spiritual approach, who has extensive experience in both conventional General Practice and Functional Medicine.
Find out more here:
Website: www.drindika.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyful.dancing.doctor/
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-indika-gunaratne-5a1383141/
Stay Whole Links (Sunjay):
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6bNtvromJaLAiUdkfhDs-w
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/staywholelife/
Podcast: https://www.staywhole.co.uk/swp
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunjayvyas/
How To Stay Whole:
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048 Ditch Alcohol And Become Happier & Healthier! With Karolina Rzadkowolska
You can now watch the entire episode on YouTube!
Karolina is a certified alcohol-free life coach and bestselling author.
Five years ago she was stuck in a dead-end job, jealous of other people, and having little to look forward to except drinking at the weekend.
Everything changed when she transformed her relationship with alcohol—it’s the secret weapon to everything she’s always wanted in her life and to her biggest dreams coming true. Like leaving her 9-5, growing a successful business, becoming an author and traveling all around the world.
In this episode she discusses her journey to an alcohol free life and the benefits that has brought. We talk about her new book, Eurphoric, which is designed for casual drinkers to show them how much happiness, well-being and self love an be found in an alcohol-free lifestyle.
**We ran into some technical issues during the recording of this episode. The intro is missing hence it goes straight into our conversation. Apologies!**
Karolina Rzadkowolska Links:
Website: https://euphoricaf.com/
Book: https://www.euphoricbook.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/euphoric.af/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/euphoricaf/
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Podcast: https://www.staywhole.co.uk/swp
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047 My Struggles With Mental Health As A Doctor
Phil is a person. Like any of us, he is susceptible to challenges with his health, including his mental health. However when you put the title Doctor in front of that person it changes the dynamic and perception, which of course it should not.
In this episode Phil talks about his struggles with mental ill health and how he put himself on to the road to recovery.
Thank you Phil for being so open and honest in this conversation.
Dr. Phil Links
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Fund Raising & Charity Work
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046 How To Win At Habits with Dr. Orlena Kerek
Dr. Orlena Kerek worked as a doctor in the UK and witnessed so many sick people in hospital dying of “lifestyle disease” that could have been prevented with a healthy lifestyle.
Later she began her training in paediatrics. She saw so many children coming into her clinic with tummy ache because they were constipated and not eating a healthy diet.
This opened her eyes to the fact that children develop eating and lifestyle habits at an early age. Once she became a mother she realised how difficult it can be to help our kids develop healthy eating habits.
She moved away from clinical practice to help families establish healthy habits.
In this episode we discuss habit change and Dr. Orlena reveals some easy tips that will help you with long term behaviour change.
Dr. Orlena Website
https://www.drorlena.com/about
Dr. Orlena Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/dr_orlena/
Fit & Fabulous Podcast
https://www.drorlena.com/blog/how-to-not-die-of-diabetes
Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7EgBlfM6NRSPQuAOC7j0XK?si=V7Z-TiOCQbSZjphhEG5pkg
Apple Podcasts
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/how-not-to-die-of-diabetes/id1446849695?i=1000539037070
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045 Managing Pain With Bioelectrical Medicine with Rick Rowan
Entrepreneur and innovator Rick Rowan is the founder and CEO of NuroKor - a pioneer in non-invasive, ultra-wearable devices for pain and physical performance management. Currently present in 10 countries, NuroKor provides electroceuticals and bioelectrical medicine for clinical, therapeutic, athletic and animal applications.
Rick’s journey with pain management goes back to his motorcycle racing days where he spotted the untapped potential of bioelectric technology as therapeutic applications while searching for an alternative to painkillers to treat his 30-year long back pain. He later went on to create the world’s first ultra-wearable dual treatment device, which was the tech version of painkiller and anti-inflammatory combined.
An inclusive and insightful leader with a strong sense of purpose, Rick has created a dedicated and high-calibre team in a short time. NuroKor has a growing number of advocates and supporters in sectors spanning medtech, business, healthcare and fitness.
Rick says: “With the opioid problem escalating globally, as a life sciences company we are unwavering in our mission to disrupt the status quo to help to address this.”
He is an internationally-recognised thought leader, appearing in Forbes, UK national media, CEO Magazine and in various TV and radio outlets.
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044 Move Like An Animal with Darryl Edwards
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Darryl Edwards is a former investment banking technologist turned movement coach and author. He is the founder of the Primal Play Method and a physical activity, health and play researcher.
The Primal Play Method fuses the science of evolutionary biology with exercise physiology and play psychology.
Darryl wants to inspire humans regardless of age, ability or disability to transform their health by making physical activity fun and engaging.
His work has featured on documentaries, TV, radio, podcasts and international press.
Darryl is author of the best-selling book "Animal Moves" and has released a range of fun fitness cards for adults, juniors, infants, office workers and fitness professionals called the Animal Moves Decks and a children’s picture book called “My First Animal Moves”.
He regularly presents as a keynote speaker at events worldwide. His April 2019 TED talk "Why working out isn't working out"—has now been viewed over a million times!
Darryl resides in London, England and publishes about playful living at PrimalPlay.com.
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043 Pillow Talk: How Getting A Coach Transformed Our Lives
We're back for another episode of pillow talk. In this episode Anisha and I discuss how getting a coach has transformed our lives. We discuss the habits we are working on forming to help us live a more happier and productive life.
You can now watch the entire episode on YouTube! Be sure to subscribe for bonus content.
We hope you enjoy the episode!
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042 Heart Disease and Sleep with Dr. Zarrin Shaikh
Dr. Zarrin Shaikh is a consultant cardiologist who has a special interest in cardiac imaging and cardiac prevention. She has also completed a PhD in Sleep and OSA (Obstructive Sleep Apnea). In this episode we talk about her passion for preventative medicine and how she is integrating that into her practice in cardiology. She shares her personal story of how she started seeing remarkable results by addressing her own health through lifestyle practices and how this ignited her passion for lifestyle medicine.
We talk in depth about sleep, the work she did during her PhD, the impact that sleep has on our health and what we can do to improve the quality of sleep we get.
Finally she explains why she started the Fresh Heart Project to help spread awareness around lifestyle as a form of medicine, and how these factors can help us overcome all manner of modern day ailments and chronic diseases.
Dr. Shaikh is a fountain of knowledge and I am very privileged that she gave up so much of her time to talk with me.
Dr. Zarrin Shaikh Links
Sleep medicine and the cardiologist (Article)
Fresh Heart Project Podcast (Youtube)
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041 The Fit Life Doctor with Dr. Joseph Godden
Never has the time been right to start increasing your physical activity levels. The warmer days and longer evenings make it the perfect time to take long walks or go out for a run or a cycle. We all know that physical activity is good for us. But do we know why? How much do we need to do in order for it to be effective? Personal trainers and gyms are not everyone's cup of tea, but what else can we do if that's the case? This week's guest is the perfect person to answer those plus many other questions!
Dr. Joeseph Godden is a Foundation Year 2 Doctor who holds a BSc in Sports & Exercise Medicine, is a qualified Level 3 Personal Trainer and the founder of The Fit Life Doctor.
He has a strong interest in physical activity, nutrition, and lifestyle medicine and its importance in the primary prevention of illness.". Very rarely do you come across a doctor who is also a qualified personal trainer so I was delighted when Joe agreed to come onto the podcast.
It's great to see a new generation of medical professionals broadening their understanding of health, it will only strengthen the medical care we all receive.
Dr. Joe was a pleasure to interview. Hope you enjoy the conversation.
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040 Putting The Fun Back Into Physical Activity with Phillip Elder
We are designed to move. We are designed to move freely, roam, walk, run, climb. The human body can move in so many different ways (just think of all the different events in the Olympics!). Many of us however have lost that connection with movement. Our modern sedentary lives have made us a slave to technology and convenience.
One person who has not lost this connection is coach, personal trainer and friend, Phillip Elder. I met Phillip when I first entered into the fitness industry during my time in Dubai. The self confessed "careful trainer", Phil has always paid a great attention to detail when it comes to technique inside and outside the gym. In this episode we talk about his journey into fitness and the environment that helped him to create the identity.
Now a father of two toddlers we go on to talk about how important it is to put the fun back into movement, particularly for the younger generation. He goes on to share some excellent ideas to keep children active and how he survived a strict lockdown in Dubai whilst suffering from COVID-19.
It was great catching up with Phil after so long. We left so much more on the table to discuss so I am sure there will be a part two around the corner....
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Train Perform Recover Instagram
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039 You Are Not Your Thoughts with Alex Manzi
It's the start of Mens Health Week which is about raising awareness about health issues that impact the male population.
- In the UK over 3 out of 4 suicides are by men and suicide is the biggest cause of death for men under 35
- 12.5% of men in the UK are suffering from mental health disorders.
- Men are nearly three times more likely than women to become alcohol dependent and are more likely to die from illegal drug use.
Our social evolution has brought about terms like "man up" and "boys don't cry" which has made it difficult for men to open up about mental health issues.
In this episode I talk with Alex Manzi who is an author, coach, podcaster but above all a human soul, (who happens to be male!) who has experienced mental health ups and downs like the rest of us. He was kind enough to share his story of how he battled with depression in his 20's and his journey to a better state of being.
Alex Manzi Links
The Search For Clarity by Alex Manzi (book)
In The Moment (Podcast on Spotify)
In The Moment (Podcast on Apple Podcasts)
Alex as a guest on the TeachStrong podcast
Related Episodes
The Lifestyle Psychiatrist with Charlotte Marriott
Mental Health Awareness with Matteo Casini
Re-defining Corporate Wellness with Duncan So
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038 The Lifestyle Psychiatrist with Dr Charlotte Marriott
Dr Charlotte Marriott is a Consultant Psychiatrist in the NHS and a Certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician with a particular interest in neuroscience. She is also Chair of the BSLM Mental Health Special Interest Group. Charlotte likes to inspire and empower her patients to make small changes to their lifestyle habits to improve their physical and mental health and reduce the burden of medication side-effects.
In this episode we talk about:
- Defining mental health, stress and psychosis
- How the media has influenced our beliefs about mental health problems
- The difference between psychiatry and psychology
- The fight, flight or freeze stress response
- How we can look after our own mental health through lifestyle changes within our control.
Charlotte was an absolute pleasure to speak to and I for one learnt a great deal from this one conversation. I hope you do too!
Please check the show notes for a list of self-help resources that Charlotte has been kind to share.
The views in this episode are Charlotte's personal opinions and do not reflect those of her employer or any other organisation she is associated with.
The Lifestyle Psychiatrist Instagram
The Lifestyle Psychiatrist Website
The Lifestyle Psychiatrist Linked In
Self-help resources:
NHS apps library has a range of apps recommended for improving mental health:
www.nhs.uk/apps-library/ and select the mental health filter.
My Possible Self app for helping with stress, anxiety and low mood:
www.good-thinking.uk/resources/my-possible-self
Recovery college has a free online course, Coping with the Pandemic:
www.recoverycollegeonline.co.uk
Sleepio, a clinically proven sleep improvement programme:
Mind Charity, for a wealth of information and support:
Samaritans, for 24 hours a day, 365 days a year support:
Call free on 116 123
And for key workers: https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/health-and-care/our-frontline/
Shout for support in a crisis:
Text: 85258 in a crisis
NHS Every Mind Matters advice and support:
https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/
UCL Coping with Coronavirus self-help guides:
https://www.copingwithcoronavirus.co.uk/self-help-guides.html
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037 Let's Talk Fertility! with Dr. Mishkat Shehata
Dr Mishkat Shehata MBBS, MRCGP, MPH, DRCOG, Dip IBLM/BSLM is a GP, a certified lifestyle physician and the founder of The Lifestyle Code Clinic. She holds a dual Masters degree in public health, health service delivery and disease prevention. She is also a Regional Director (London) for the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine.
She joins me to talk about how she is using lifestyle medicine to help couples improve their fertility. We discuss her own journey into using lifestyle to overcome health issues, why she founded the Lifestyle Code Clinic and the pillars of lifestyle medicine and how they impact our fertility This is a fascinating conversation so you may want to grab a pen and paper and take some notes!
References to some of the studies discussed can be found on the show notes page of the website.
Lifestyle Code Clinic Instagram
Lifestyle Code Clinic Facebook
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036 Pillow Talk with Anisha & Sunjay
In this episode Anisha and I talk about what we have been up to with regards to our own health and wellness. It's a more general conversation in which we cover running, yoga, motivation, environment design (when it comes to habit change) and much more.
Let me know what you think of this new format and whether you want to hear more content like this in the future.
To find out more please check the links in the episode description or the show notes page on my website.
3100: Run and Become (Documentary)
Skid Row Marathon (Documentary)
How Running Can Transform Your Life with Sanjay Rawal (Podcast episode)
Sanjay Rawal On Running As Spiritual Practice (Podcast episode)
Couch To 13.1 Miles with Anisha Patel (Podcast Episode)
How Atomic Habits Changed Our Lives with Anisha Patel (Podcast Episode)
Alo Moves (Yoga and Workout Website)
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035 The Lifestyle Doctors with Raj Karsandas and Chang-Sun Park
Lifestyle medicine has become increasingly popular within the last 10 years. But what exactly is it? And what does a Lifestyle Doctor do?
In this episode I had the privilege of talking to not one, but two lifestyle doctors, Raj Karsandas and Chang-Sun Park to answer those questions plus many more.
Raj (along with his wife) founded the Lifestyle Doctors which is a private practice that aims to deliver holistic, whole person care that helps to reverse or treat patients conditions. Raj has been a General Practitioner (GP) and more recently completed a diploma in Lifestyle Medicine with the British Society for Lifestyle Medicine (BSLM). Raj is passionate about supporting patients in overcoming psychological factors and stressors which lead to ill health.
Chang has been in general practice since 2009 and in that time she has witnessed the impact that stress and lifestyle has on patients. Her passionate belief is that finding health in every sense requires dedicated and generous attention to the whole of our being – physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual.
She has also been practicing yoga for over 10 years and is a qualified yoga teacher. Chang uses yoga as a lifestyle intervention to help patients improve their overall wellbeing. She too has completed her diploma in Lifestyle Medicine from the BSLM.
We discuss lifestyle medicine, some of the obstacles facing this movement, as well as their top tips on how we can all improve our own wellbeing through 5 simple practices.
To find out more please check the links in the episode description or the show notes page on my website.
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034 Know Your Diabetes Type 2 Risk with Lauren Munnelly
Every 2 minutes someone is diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. 4.7 million people in the UK have diabetes and there are a further 12.3 million people at increased risk. By 2030 more than 5.5million people will have diabetes. 10,350 people in the UK have kidney failure because of their diabetes. Every week diabetes leads to 169 lower leg amputations, 680 strokes, 530 heart attacks, nearly 2000 cases of heart failure and 500 premature deaths. (Source: Diabetes.org.uk)
There is good news. Type 2 diabetes is preventable. Even better news is that it is preventable without taking any medication. Following a balanced healthy diet, engaging in physical activity, managing stress and improving your sleep can be the road away from type 2 diabetes. Good things come in 3's: help is at hand and you no longer have to navigate the the world of living a healthy lifestyle on your own. The NHS Diabetes Prevention Prevention Programme (NDPP) is a free service to anyone living in the UK who is at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. This is a lifestyle change programme that will raise your awareness of what impacts your health and provide you with the tools to you need to successfully reduce your risk and live a happier and healthier life.
You no longer need a GP referral or blood test to qualify for the programme. You can simply go online and fill in the Know Your Risk tool which will ask you a few basic questions about you and your health. If your risk is high enough you will be able to self refer to the programme.
You can also self refer if you have previously had gestational diabetes (a type of diabetes that some women get during pregnancy).
In this episode I speak with Lauren Munnelly who is a Regional Manager for the NDPP with Xyla Health and Wellbeing (formerly ICS Health and Wellbeing). We talk about why it is important for all of us to know our risk, what the programme is all about and how you can refer yourself.
To find out more please check the links in the episode description or the show notes page on my website.
NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme
Know Diabetes Short Video on NDPP
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033 Energy Medicine with Maximilian of Wholistic.Guide
Energy medicine is a branch of complementary and alternative medicine which draws its knowledge from the ancient wisdom of an ever-present, all-encompassing life force. It is this energy that interacts continuously with our bodies to bring back homeostasis - a state of healthful balance. The field of energy medicine synergistically unites this invaluable knowledge with the emerging science of quantum physics. This has given rise to a new branch known as bioenergetics.
Maximilian is a Certified Bioenergetic Practitioner, Accredited Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher as well as a Certified Wholistic Guide for Health and Wellness. He joined me for a fascinating discussion into the world of energy medicine and bioenergetics. Grab your notepad and a hot drink and enjoy the conversation!
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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6396053/
https://www.neshealth.com/human-body-field/
https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/3859661/NES_Health_November2017/pdf/The+Coming+Medical+Revolution.pdf
https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/3859661/NES_Health_November2017/pdf/human+biofield.pdf
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032 What We Are Doing To Manage Stress with Anisha Patel
Christmas is over. January is here. However it feels a bit different this year. Perhaps there isn't the same level of optimism that usually arrives with the new year. For some it is also a stressful time. Lockdown 3.0 means more of us working from home again, kids homeschooling, worrying about new strains of the virus. All of this can impact the levels of stress in our life.
In this episode I sit down with the lovely wife, Anisha Patel to talk about what we have been doing to help us deal with the stresses that this new way of life has brought about.
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031 Treating Type 2 Diabetes with a Low Calorie Diet with Tara Abi-Chahine
Over half a million adults were diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in the last 5 years (source: NHS). The long term impact on health is severe; stroke, heart disease, blindness, kidney failure, limb amputation and early death.
To combat this the NHS is delivering a new programme which provides a low calorie diet as treatment for those who are overweight and Type 2 diabetic. This programme has been born from two clinical trials (DiRECT and DROPLET) which showed that those individuals can reduce diabetes related medication and in some cases put their Type 2 diabetes into remission (no longer have diabetes).
In the DiRECT trial 25% of participants achieved a weight loss of 15kg or more and of these 86% put their diabetes into remission (after 12 months).
In this episode I talk with Tara Abi-Chahine who is a dietician at ICS Health & Wellbeing. She has been responsible for replicating these trials through ICS's own pilot programme which is being rolled out in a number of locations in the UK. We talk at length about her findings, what the programme consists of and how it is works practically for participants.
It is a fascinating area of research which is helping so many live happier and healthier lives. To find out more about the programme and to see the research check the links in the show notes.
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030 Health Coaching with Corey Dion Lewis
Health coaching is a relatively new area within the healthcare system. But what exactly is a health coach and what do they do? In this episode I am joined by fellow health coach and podcaster Corey Dion Lewis. Corey is a Primary Care Health Coach and founder of Action Health which is a consulting firm that helps organisations design and implement health coaching into their health strategy.
He has over nine years experience as a Health Educator. In this episode we discuss what the role of a health coach is, how it is applied in a primary care setting and how important the role is in helping to spread evidence based lifestyle changes to the general public. To learn more about Corey please check out the links in the show notes below.
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029 Eating Well For The BAME Community with Yogesh Morjaria
In this episode I am joined by nutrition coach and founder of YMT Nutrition, Yogesh Morjaria. Yogesh's own battles his personal health lead him on a path to discover that his nutrition was letting his health down. Driven by this his aim is now to empower others to take control of their health starting with nutrition education and coaching.
We talk about his journey as well as how mis-information and a lack of awareness within the BAME community has led to poor health and a rise in lifestyle related disease.
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028 Purpose, Compassion and Behaviour Change with Dr. Alka Patel
In this episode I am joined by GP, lifestyle medicine physician, podcaster, author and mother Dr. Alka Patel! Alka has been a medical doctor for over 20 years. Her own experience with burnout led her to a hospital bed. It was at this time that she realised that prioritising her own health was the most important thing she could do to help her career flourish. She also came to the conclusion that the medical profession was heading in the wrong direction. There was an over reliance of medication, and often this would not be the answer to our health problems. She discovered lifestyle medicine and has used in a practical and sustainable way.
Through her own research she created the Lifestyle First Method ® which is a scientifically proven approach to optimal health.
In this episode we talk about her definition of lifestyle medicine, finding our purpose in life and the key components of behaviour change. It was an absolute pleasure speaking with Dr. Patel and I am grateful she found the time in her busy schedule to speak with me. I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as we did.
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027 How and Why an A&E Doctor Uses Lifestyle Medicine with Dr. Kurren Sandhu
In this episode I am joined by Dr. Kurren Sandhu. Dr. Sandhu is an A&E doctor working on the front line in the NHS. He is also a lifestyle medicine doctor. At first glance A&E and lifestyle medicine don’t go together. In this episode we discuss the ways in which Dr. Sandhu is able to use lifestyle interventions with patients in A&E, why he became an A&E doctor, his use of lifestyle medicine to help students improve cognitive performance and improve their exam results, behaviour change, how sports has helped us in our professional and personal lives and basketball!
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026 Looking After The Wellbeing of Our Teachers with TeachStrong
Sam and Julia are the co-founders of TeachStrong. Having worked as teachers they know first hand the challenges that the teaching profession involves. Their mission is to empower teaching staff to prioritise themselves in order to take care of others. Looking after the wellbeing of those who are there to inspire the future generation is no small task. I for one as a parent value the role teaching staff play in shaping the lives of our children. The role of a teacher is so much more than teaching children academics. They are role models, councillors, friends and so much more. Teachers give so much of their energy to the children and often forget to look after number one.
That’s where TeachStrong come in. They offer online and in person courses and workshops that focus on nutrition, movement, inner growth, sleep and community. In this episode we discuss what motivated them to start TeachStrong, the challenges facing teaching staff and they expand on their 5 pillars and explain why these are so important.
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025 The Power of Sleep with Dr. Nilesh Satguru
In this episode I am joined by Dr. Nilesh Satguru. Dr. Satguru is a coach, speaker and GP (medical doctor). He is certified in Occupational Medicine, internationally certified in Lifestyle Medicine and a regional director for the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine (BSLM). His mission is to inspire the community to believe in growth.
I reached out to Dr. Satguru via an e-mail. What struck me immediately was that he wanted to speak to me on the phone! He wanted to see beyond the words written in the e-mail and really get to know me. Right away I knew we were aligned on so many values. Since our first conversation, we have kept in regular contact. I consider Nilesh as a friend and someone who provides me with inspiration in my personal and professional life. The conversations we have had offline have been rewarding, more so given the lack of connection we have all faced in 2020.
There was so much I wanted to speak to him about. In this episode we talk about what Lifestyle Medicine is and we go deep on the subject of sleep. Why sleep is so important to our health, we talk about some of the common ,myths surrounding sleep and Dr. Satguru gives us some excellent guidance on how we can all improve the quality of our sleep. He rounds off the episode with a wonderful and personal sleep story that he wrote himself. Be sure to stick around for that!
I have no doubt that you will be hearing from Dr. Satguru again on this podcast.
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024 Posture, Back Pain and Too Much Sitting with Devyani Raghwani
Devyani Raghwani, (Dev), is a qualified sports therapist. Her experience includes working with a women's football team as their team sports therapist. Away from sport she has worked as a reformer pilates instructor teaching groups and individuals as well as conducting private 1:1 sessions for sports therapy treatments.
Dev is a specialist in managing and treating back pain as well as working on full body flexibility, mobility and general conditioning. She uses her knowledge of pilates and combines it with therapy to help treat and manage injuries and chronic conditions.
She is currently a full time sports therapist with R&D Physio. They are a team of specialist physio's and sports therapists that have expertise that includes running, tennis, cricket, golf, mindfulness & pilates. They provide assessments, treatments and home exercise programmes to help treat or rehabilitate injuries, which includes pre/post surgery rehabilitation. Their goal is to get you to do what you love with pain free range of movement.
If you have been struggling with pain, lack of mobility and strength or you wish to improve your form in your sporting endeavours, then I highly recommend that you go and check these guys out. They do online consultations so it doesn't matter where you are located. However if you are in the North and North West London area then they are easily accessible for a face to face hands on session.
In this episode we talk about everything from Dev's journey into becoming a sports therapist, to some of the common causes of pain, discomfort and immobility, symptoms of sitting for long periods of time and how to correct these. I am sure you will find something within this episode that resonates with you!
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023 The Power of The Breath with Jeffrey Sorensen
Jeff is the founder of breathARMY. His mission is to educate, inspire and empower others to live to their true potential. He offers tools to break through the structures that hold us back from living and expressing that potential in the world.
Jeff has studied, trained and practiced with some of the world's leading breathwork and movement facilitators. Wim Hof, Patrick McKeown and Brian Mackenzie are a few of the influences that have led to the creation of breathARMY, a unique offering of breathwork, meditation, movement and exposure to natural stressors that help us to regain our own true nature.
Jeff also works as a paramedic for the British Columbia Ambulance Service and resides in Victoria, BC.
In this episode Jeff and I talk about his path to creating breathARMY, why the breath is so powerful, why many people are breathing using the incorrect technique and how we need to change this.
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022 Healthy Eating For The Indian Community with Sarika Shah
Sarika Shah is a registered dietitian and nutritionist (RD/RND) in the US. She has also taught nutrition courses at San Jose State University. She is now providing nutrition consoling to adults and children of all ages within her private practice.
I reached out to Sarika to specifically talk about nutrition advice for the Indian community. We are both Indian by ethnicity, more specifically Gujarati. In the UK and the US ethnic minority populations are at high risk of diseases such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Often the nutrition guidance provided by governments is too generic for these populations to understand or relate to. Sarika’s aim is to bridge that gap with the work that she does.
In this episode we discuss why ethnic minorities might be at higher risk of disease, where they might be going wrong with their food, what to put on your plate, portion sizes and much more.
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021 Overeating and Food Cravings with Joyce Diebels
Ever wondered why you crave food? Why you reach for food in a moment of stress? How about trying to go on a “diet”, losing some weight, to then only gain it all back again? How about counting calories and macros and finessing the art of nutrition in the hope to shed the fat? Joyce Diebels has gone through all of that and more! Not only that but she has suffered from hypothyroidism, PCOS and a multitude of gastrointestinal issues. Joyce had been emotionally eating since she was 4 years old. It took her 20 years of experimenting, becoming aware and learning how to break this viscous cycle.
She did this by first becoming aware of her mind. Focusing on personal development and mindset and eventually immersing herself into the world of personal coaching. Not long after she witness a huge transformation within and feeling happy and accepting of herself.
Joyce is now a personal development and health coach helping other women from enduring the same vicious cycle that she went through.
In this episode she reveals her personal story of suffering and how she eventually arrived at the solution. We talk about overeating and cravings, where they come from, mental conditioning and much more.
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020 Mental Health Awareness Within The Modern Workplace with Matteo Casini
Mental health awareness is on the rise in 2020. Even before COVID-19 it was a topic that has been discussed openly and I for one welcome it. This is why I reached out to Matteo. He is a business development professional working within the digital industry. He has steadily gained a passion for organisational design. This however is not why I invited him on to the podcast. Matteo and his partner Dora founded the podcast Stepsero. The aim was to spread awareness of the topic of mental health within the modern workplace. Having worked within the corporate world and gaining an insight into the taboo that mental health has there, I feel very strongly about modern work places removing the taboo and making it something that is openly discussed.
Matteo has suffered his own share of burnout and depression and this has led him on to this path to engage employers to think about employee motivation, work stressors, management styles to ensure workers are protected against threats to their mental well-being.
In this episode we talk about his journey, why mental health awareness within the workplace is important, what organisations are doing well and where they can make improvements.
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019 The Holistic Pharmacist with Komal George
Komal George, The Holistic Pharmacist, is a pharmacist turned lifestyle medicine health coach. Her mission is to help her colleagues in pharmacy live happier and more productive lives through the application of lifestyle medicine. In this episode we talk about her motivation in becoming a health coach as well as the wider role of the community pharmacist in helping to spread the message of lifestyle medicine. Komal talks about her Positive Pharmacy Space Facebook Group has helped other pharmacists in so many positive ways. To hear about Komal’s background and why she decided to go into pharmacy in the first place, please go and listen to episode 5 of the Pharmacist Diaries podcast. This episode picks up where that one left off.
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018 Walk Your Way To Better Health with Dr. Charlotte Huntley
Dr. Charlotte Huntley has over 18 years of experience as an accomplished epidemiologist, microbiologist, consultant, career coach and podcaster. She holds a PhD in Public Health and a Masters of Public Health as well as a Graduate Certificate in Clinical Research Administration. Needless to say, when it comes to public health, Dr. Huntley is a fountain of knowledge as I have discovered in my conversations with her.
She is the host and producer of the Public Health Epidemiology Careers Podcast and the For My Health Today Podcast, which demonstrate her unique communication style and her ability to inspire individuals and communities to take positive action and drive positive outcomes.
In this episode Dr. Huntley and I talk about the importance of lifestyle changes in helping us avoid disease. In particular we discuss the prevalence of type 2 diabetes amongst the ethnic minorities in both the US and UK.
She is a big advocate of using walking as medicine. Having gone through her own battles with health, Dr. Huntley used walking as a way to help improve her health both physically and mentally.
Dr. Huntley gives us a run down of the benefits of engaging in more physical activity before finally leaving us with some great take away tips to improve our health that we can all start to incorporate into our lives.
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