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10 mins with TmFAL. @doctortfal

10 mins with TmFAL. @doctortfal

By Toyin Falusi

Naija- American Infectious Diseases physician. Author, The Decade After; Thriving After Divorce.
Short podcasts on a variety of topics on personal growth, single and co-parenting, adulting, all things HIV/PrEP/ hepatitis/STIs, menopause, empty nesting and more .. serious topics presented with candor and humor
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INTRO to 10mins with TmFAL

10 mins with TmFAL. @doctortfalOct 15, 2019

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8 wellness tips from our dog 🐕‍🦺🥰

8 wellness tips from our dog 🐕‍🦺🥰

In this episode, I discuss 8 wellness tips from our dog Gage. Just watching her navigate life, we have a lot we can learn from our pets. Hope you Enjoy this episode.
Jun 05, 202210:19
Breaking up with added sugar 😊

Breaking up with added sugar 😊

Breaking up is always hard. It’s especially hard when you are trying to eliminate added sugar and highly processed foods from your diet. I discuss tips on how to get you over the hump.
Jun 03, 202107:60
Harnessing the 5C’s on your wellness journey

Harnessing the 5C’s on your wellness journey

I discuss the 5C’s we utilize in tfal&chi wellness coaching and we how you can harness them on the journey to a sustainable healthy lifestyle
May 12, 202109:34
COVID 19 vaccines- Its a resounding YES for me !!!

COVID 19 vaccines- Its a resounding YES for me !!!

In this episode, I discuss the efficacy of the COVId-19 mRNA vaccines and address concerns about the development timeline. It’s a YES for me once my name gets on the list.
Dec 23, 202007:53
Family history- let’s talk about it!

Family history- let’s talk about it!

Family history is an aspect of history taking for us as physicians. Too often, people have no/little information about their family health history. Discussing health and family history equips the next generation with much needed vital health information.
Dec 11, 202009:34
The Covey “7 Habits” in COVD-19 times

The Covey “7 Habits” in COVD-19 times

As we stay home /lock down/shut down in COVID-19 times, adjusting to this new reality can be difficult . Here I discuss how the covey “ 7 habits of highly effective people” can be applied during this time and hopefully make this period one of growth.
Mar 26, 202017:51
COVID-19 update (part2): how to show appreciation for the healthcare workforce.: social distancing!

COVID-19 update (part2): how to show appreciation for the healthcare workforce.: social distancing!

Discuss what doctors and health care providers are going through these COVID-18 times and how social distancing is the best way to show your appreciation for the healthcare workforce.
Mar 19, 202015:26
COVID-19 update(part 1):March 19.

COVID-19 update(part 1):March 19.

An update to the March 3 episode. Review stats, transmission, prevention and rx updates
Mar 19, 202020:03
The ID Doc and COVID-19

The ID Doc and COVID-19

Interesting time to be an ID Doc in the era of COVID-19. What am I telling my family and friends?
Mar 03, 202016:47
C.H.A.N.G.E. It’s gonna happen

C.H.A.N.G.E. It’s gonna happen

“The only constant in life is change”- Heraclitus ( Greek philosopher)- Embracing change broken down by the letters in the word C H A N G E
Feb 01, 202011:41
Tips for Preparing for your check ups

Tips for Preparing for your check ups

It’s important to get your annual ( or more frequent) check ups. Here are a few Tips for Preparing for those visits .
Jan 20, 202013:03
QUICKIE- Speaking with the “five I’s”

QUICKIE- Speaking with the “five I’s”

Working on being measured in our words- Speaking with The “five I’s”
Jan 04, 202007:53
Before the #GOALS

Before the #GOALS

As we set goals in the new year a reminder that there a few ### before the #GOALS
Jan 04, 202010:29
knowing Yourself- 5 reasons to do a SWOT analysis on YOU

knowing Yourself- 5 reasons to do a SWOT analysis on YOU

I discuss the why and how of Knowing yourself. Intention/introspection/inquiry . You don’t need anything but yourself in a quiet space
Dec 17, 201911:38
Primer on Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection

Primer on Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection

HCV overview in 12 minutes. Screening , linkage, treatment and cure.
Dec 10, 201912:04
9 life lessons from Group fitness classes 🧘🏽‍♂️🧘🏽‍♂️🧘🏽‍♂️

9 life lessons from Group fitness classes 🧘🏽‍♂️🧘🏽‍♂️🧘🏽‍♂️

Group fitness exercises are fun and teach us a lot about life
Dec 08, 201912:36
We are NOT in middle school anymore

We are NOT in middle school anymore

What are some middle school behaviors that carry into adulthood? How we can spot these Things and Do BETTER🙌🏾
Dec 03, 201910:36
To D E L E G A T E is to #win💪🏿

To D E L E G A T E is to #win💪🏿

What does it mean to truly delegate? Why don’t we do it? What happens when we don’t? How can we start delegating? Delegating is a win-win that frees up your time and empowers others
Dec 02, 201911:14
Socially Connected YET Lonely

Socially Connected YET Lonely

Is social isolation the same as loneliness? Does being alone =lonely?
Dec 01, 201912:07
Cleaning out your SPACE- 4 steps

Cleaning out your SPACE- 4 steps

When you decide to take out the garbage /trash in your physical and mental space , you start to find more things that need to GO!!! Stay the course and get the trash OUT!!!
Nov 28, 201907:53
Boundaries - we all need them 👌🏾

Boundaries - we all need them 👌🏾

What are boundaries? Healthy boundaries? Why do we need them? This episodes discusses why we all need healthy boundaries
Nov 27, 201910:55
VOLUNTEERING- good for the soul🙌🏾

VOLUNTEERING- good for the soul🙌🏾

What are the Benefits of volunteering? How do I start? This episode highlights the many benefits of being a VOLUNTEER
Nov 23, 201911:16
REST- what is it good for? Absolutely EVERYTHING 🥰

REST- what is it good for? Absolutely EVERYTHING 🥰

Discusses how taking time to REST- is a sign of strength 💪🏿
Nov 23, 201909:51
QUICKIE- 5 practical mental exercises that help you embrace and own the awesome YOU!!!

QUICKIE- 5 practical mental exercises that help you embrace and own the awesome YOU!!!

Life can be rough and sometimes we forget how amazing and fabulous we are. These are 5 things you can do to re- discover and own the awesome YOU!!!
Nov 22, 201906:57
Taking stock of your finances- not a maybe? A definite MUST!

Taking stock of your finances- not a maybe? A definite MUST!

Do you take stock of your finances? Have a plan? Know what’s in place?. I discuss how i went from clueless Toyin to the now savvy Toyin after my divorce
Nov 21, 201911:32
Why don’t we ASK? 🤷🏽‍♀️

Why don’t we ASK? 🤷🏽‍♀️

In this episode I explore the 4 common reasons we don’t ask for what we want/need.
Nov 20, 201912:07
Life is like SCRABBLE ✅

Life is like SCRABBLE ✅

The game of scrabble is fun! A great time of bonding while learning new words. However over the years, i have come to realize that scrabble teaches many life lessons.... 13 ways life is like scrabble
Nov 16, 201913:00
Age appropriate Health screenings - A MUST!

Age appropriate Health screenings - A MUST!

This episode highlights the common reasons many women avoid screening tests/exams and the importance of keeping up with them.
Nov 11, 201912:12
P. E.R.S.I.S.T.E.N.C.E 💪🏿

P. E.R.S.I.S.T.E.N.C.E 💪🏿

Persistence the 3rd P in getting our goals accomplished. (passion+ purpose + persistence). Why do we let obstacles stop us? How to keep going
Nov 11, 201912:33
The similarities end there.....

The similarities end there.....

The similarities end with what you see on the outside... when we compare ourselves to others we miss the critical point that there is more we don’t know than we know about people, relationships, financial status etc.
Nov 11, 201911:16
why single moms are the real CEO’s 💪🏿

why single moms are the real CEO’s 💪🏿

12 reasons single moms are the real CEOs/MVPs- Fortune 500 companies are you listening?
Nov 10, 201909:05
Talk to HER! - A love letter to your (self+20) year old.

Talk to HER! - A love letter to your (self+20) year old.

Look into the future 20 years from now. What do you want for that future self? Where is she? What is she doing? Who is around her? Visualize her and be Kind to her ❤️
Nov 09, 201911:23
My Book-The Decade After: Thriving after divorce . Cliff notes version

My Book-The Decade After: Thriving after divorce . Cliff notes version

Why did I write the book? Who is my audience? What’s the book about? Listen to this short cliff notes version of the book. Tips on staying positive and getting BETTER not BITTER ❤️
Nov 09, 201912:02
The “7 habits” and MENOPAUSE

The “7 habits” and MENOPAUSE

We don’t like to talk about it but hey... Menopause happens! A spin on the Covey 7 habits and Menopause😉
Nov 06, 201912:59
The Time Management Circle

The Time Management Circle

Have to do? Don’t have to do? Want to do? Don’t want to do? This episode discusses breaking down tasks into quadrants as a way to getting things done
Nov 06, 201910:59
FORGIVENESS- A gift to yourself 🙌🏾

FORGIVENESS- A gift to yourself 🙌🏾

When you chose to FORGIVE you are giving yourself a gift. In this episode I break down The letters in F.O R .G I .V E to highlight the process and benefits of forgiveness.
Oct 28, 201910:06
QUICKIE- YOUR Best or THE Best?

QUICKIE- YOUR Best or THE Best?

Do you strive to be your best? Or despair because you want to be The best? Here’s to doing your best- it’s freeing 💃🏾
Oct 27, 201906:30
Finite resources-QUALITY over QUANTITY

Finite resources-QUALITY over QUANTITY

With our finite resources- we should always strive to choose QUALITY over QUANTITY
Oct 23, 201910:35
Preventing BURNOUT 😟

Preventing BURNOUT 😟

Burnout is Real!!! What are the symptoms? How does knowing yourself help prevent burnout?
Oct 18, 201910:54
P A R E N T I N G 💪🏿

P A R E N T I N G 💪🏿

What parenting means to me 😍
Oct 17, 201910:42
Relationships- quality/time circle

Relationships- quality/time circle

Are your relationships high or low quality? Evaluating the time/quality continuum
Oct 17, 201911:50
Be Present- It’s where YOU Are 💃🏾

Be Present- It’s where YOU Are 💃🏾

Be present😊. Can’t live in the past and not guaranteed the future.
Oct 16, 201909:07
The Growth-hardship Circle

The Growth-hardship Circle

Growth during hardship YES! Growth when things are great- Even better!!! Visualize the growth/hardship combo in yet another circle 😊
Oct 16, 201910:32
7 habits and the empty nester!

7 habits and the empty nester!

I’m a soon to be empty nester! YIKES!!!! How to prepare, cope and enjoy the process and beyond
Oct 15, 201910:40
The Advice- source/quality Circle

The Advice- source/quality Circle

What do I do with advice? Who’s giving it? Visualize the advice/source combo in a circle with 4 quadrants
Oct 15, 201910:37
INTRO to 10mins with TmFAL

INTRO to 10mins with TmFAL

Who is TmFAL? What’s this podcast about?
Oct 15, 201903:02