This week on the podcast, I spoke with Integrative Psychologist, Nigel Denning. We covered many different areas that made me reflect on some wars we are facing then and now.
Tune in as I go through some key points from my talk with Nigel Denning, what Nigel thought is the biggest challenge of this health journey we’re in, Mind Medicine Institute, and so much more.
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In what ways do psychedelics help? Today, let’s explore the world of psychedelics, integrative psychology, mental health, the pandemic, and a whole range of other things.
My guest today is Nigel Denning. Nigel is a Counselling Psychologist in private practise, working with individuals, couples and families. He studied in Australia and overseas with many current leaders in psychological research and theories, including Dan Siegel, John Gottman, Alan Schore, the late Michael White, and the legendary, Stanislav Grof.
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Download Transcript Sleep and Anxiety? The Sleeping Child Now, this week’s episode was called The Sleeping Child, and we talked with paediatric respiratory and sleep medicine physician and specialist Dr Jim Papadopoulos. I’ve had the privilege of referring patients to Jim for over 10 almost 15 years, and he has always been terrific come in […]
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Do you know that there is a specialist who can help you with your sleep problems, too? We’ve talked a lot about getting adequate sleep, but I don’t think we’ve covered everything there is to know about it.
Today, we are talking to one of Australia’s leading experts in this field. It’s Dr Jim Papadopoulos. Jim is a Paediatric, Respiratory and Sleep Medicine Physician. He is widely known for his work with sleep studies in children, and in particular, children with special needs, orthodontic problems, and gastrointestinal issues.
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Lessons from the past is a theme I’ve been exploring for quite a while now. How these lessons inform our future is a really exciting concept. In this Healthy Bite, let’s talk about Tyson Yunkaporta’s book, Sand Talk. Through the eyes of an Indigenous person, he attempts to convey a picture of the modern world to his readers.
I also recommend two other books that you could read about Indigenous culture. Listen to the full episode to find out!
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How much more could we discover if we listened more intently and made a deeper connection with the land from an indigenous perspective?
My guest today is Tyson Yunkaporta. Tyson is an academic, an art critic, and a researcher who belongs to the Apalech Clan in far north Queensland. He carves traditional tools and weapons and also works as a senior lecturer in Indigenous Knowledge at Deakin University in Melbourne.
We explored indigenous economics, systems reform, colonization, accountability, healing, ritual, and a variety of other topics with one another. A must listen!
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As you know in our previous Healthy Bite episodes, we have identified many “Ps” on how we approach this pandemic. Well, I have another P that I think is a great addition to this list. This week, I had Dr Ross Walker as a guest to give us the annual healthy heart checkup we all need.
Join me in this Healthy Bite as I talk about the leading cause of death globally, how much do we need a coronary calcium score and insulin resistance. Let’s also touch on the pandemic, vaccines, and so much more.
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When should you go to the doctor for a heart checkup? Today, it’s time for our annual check-up with a cardiologist, (and my good friend) Dr Ross Walker.
Dr Ross Walker is an Integrative Cardiologist practicing in Sydney, Australia. A prolific communicator with his own radio show “Healthy Living” airing Sunday nights on 2GB Sydney, Ross offers a wealth of information.
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Sadly, in our health system, whether we’re talking about chronic disease management, whether we’re talking about mental health, physical health, whether we are talking even about the pandemic I have identified this list of Ps that seem to drive our approach in many of our approaches to health in our system. Join me in this Healthy Bite as I talk about immune function, the Ps affecting our approach in this pandemic, and the highlights of my conversation with Dr Olivia Lesslar.
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Throughout the pandemic, there has been a question that has been on many of our minds, “does natural immunity still exist?” That’s the topic for this week’s episode. In my conversation with Dr Olivia Lesslar, we discuss the importance of nutrition in developing immunity to disease, what can be done nutritionally, the importance of sleep, the importance of light therapy and so much more.
Dr Olivia Lesslar is a functional medicine practitioner with an interest in complex chronic conditions. She is a concierge medical consultant at LifeSpan Medicine USA.
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