Coping with COVID-19 by Dr. Allie

Listen to Dr. Allie in conversation with Ittai Shapira, a Violinist and composer as they speak on Sound Potential and healing through music during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ittai Shapira is a Violinist and composer, and the Founder and Artistic Director of Sound Potential, an organization dedicated to medical, educational, and societal healing through Music.

Ittai Shapira has performed in Europe, Asia, Latin America, and the US. He has premiered 19 concertos and recorded 20 CD's, and if the first violinist to tour regularly with his own Concertos with Orchestras in over seven decades. His most recent album features three of his double concertos, co produced by the BBC

The Victor Herbert Foundation has recently given him a special award in recognition and support for his unique projects, which often involve social causes. He has collaborated with the Daniel Pearl Foundation for an HBO Film, has performed with Glenn Close, Brooke Shields and Salman Rushdie. Shapira studied in Israel with the Ilona Feher and at the Juilliard School with Dorothy DeLay and Naoko Tanaka. He serves as the advisor for the Music and Medicine program at Weill/Cornell , co founder of the Ilona Feher Foundation, dedicated to the nurturing and promotion of young Israeli violinists, and “Sound Potential”, an organization exploring Music and Healing on medical, educational, and societal levels.

Please note that the contents of Coping with COVID-19 are for informational purposes only.  The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on COPING WITH COVID-19.

As always, if you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you’re having suicidal thoughts, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to talk to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area at any time (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline). If you are located outside the United States, call your local emergency line immediately.

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Links from Ittai:

www.ittaishapira.com 

More about the healing projects at:  www.soundpotential.org

Multimedia version of the project with Midnight's Children, Alexander Klingspor and Salman Rushdie:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exCD_a5tQz0&t=22s

And possibly "The Ethics" which Ittai performed with Constanze Beckmann at Holocaust Education Week in Toronto:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Om3tr42C3JM&t=807s

Trailer for hospitals and COVID first responders :  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ojTqltS_Lk&t=5s

Listen to Dr. Allie in conversation with Dr. Lloyd Sederer, an expert psychiatrist, as they discuss his view of mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dr. Lloyd Sederer is a Psychiatrist, Public Health Doctor and Medical Journalist and is an Adjunct Professor at the Columbia University, Mailman School of Public Health and Director of Columbia Psychiatry Media.  Dr. Sederer served for 12 years as the Chief Medical Officer of the New York State Office of Mental Health, where he continues as Distinguished Psychiatrist Advisor. He has been Executive Deputy Commissioner for Mental Hygiene Services in New York City (the “chief” psychiatrist for NYC), Medical Director and Executive Vice President of McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA (a Harvard teaching hospital), and Director of the Division of Clinical Services for the American Psychiatric Association.

He has published seven books for professional audiences and five books for lay audiences (with another in press), as well as 500 articles in medical journals, non-medical publications and book, film, TV and theatre review. His writings have appeared in numerous publications including The New York Times/The International Herald Tribune, The Atlantic, The Wall Street Journal, The NY Daily News, The Washington Post, and Psychology Today.

In 2019, Dr. Sederer founded and now directs Columbia Psychiatry Media, which produces topical, expert videos for Medscape/WebMD; a podcast; and convenes conferences germane to mental health, the addictions, wellness and the social dimensions of health.

Please note that the contents of Coping with COVID-19 are for informational purposes only.  The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on COPING WITH COVID-19.

As always, if you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you’re having suicidal thoughts, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to talk to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area at any time (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline). If you are located outside the United States, call your local emergency line immediately.

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Website: www.askdrlloyd.com

Listen to Dr. Allie in conversation with Andrea Syrtash, Relationship Expert and the Founder of pregnantish.com, as they speak on Fertility Challenges and Family Building during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Andrea Syrtash is a Relationship Expert and the Founder of pregnantish.com, the first media site exclusively dedicated to helping people navigate infertility and modern-family building. A regular on-air personality, Andrea’s hosted television shows for Oprah’s OWN, Discovery and Fox; and regularly appears as a guest expert on TV and radio shows across the country. She’s the author of popular books including, “He’s Just Not Your Type (And That’s a Good Thing)” and “Cheat On Your Husband (With Your Husband)” published by Penguin Random House. Andrea frequently speaks about how to improve relationships, most recently at the TEDx ‘Makers’ Conference, and is the host of the Pregnantish podcast on Stitcher.

Please note that the contents of Coping with COVID-19 are for informational purposes only.  The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on COPING WITH COVID-19.

As always, if you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you’re having suicidal thoughts, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to talk to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area at any time (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline). If you are located outside the United States, call your local emergency line immediately.

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Links:

http://www.andreasyrtash.com/

https://pregnantish.com/

References:

https://www.hhs.gov/opa/reproductive-health/fact-sheets/female-infertility/index.html

https://www.asrm.org/globalassets/asrm/asrm-content/news-and-publications/covid-19/covidtaskforceupdate3.pdf

Listen to Dr. Allie in conversation with Francesca Marini, a doula, as they speak on Pregnancy and Doula Care in NYC during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Francesca Marini is a doula and focuses on Mind-Body Fertility, Pregnancy & Doula Care in NYC. Francesca earned a master’s degree in Integrative Health Studies with certification in Guided Imagery and Wellness Coaching at the California Institute of Integral Studies in 2015. She is a certified prenatal and postnatal yoga teacher, Reiki practitioner, and a certified Cornerstone Labor and Postpartum Doula. Francesca's goal is to offer a calm, unbiased presence and to facilitate positive reproductive experiences by connecting people to practical, evidence-based information as well as their own inner wisdom.

Please note that the contents of Coping with COVID-19 are for informational purposes only.  The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on COPING WITH COVID-19.

As always, if you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you’re having suicidal thoughts, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to talk to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area at any time (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline). If you are located outside the United States, call your local emergency line immediately.

Thank you for listening to Coping with COVID-19 by Dr. Allie.

Links:

Follow her on Instagram: @francesca.m.marini and her website: http://francescamariniwellness.com

Some resources for you:

· Francesca and her partner offer a meditation & support circle for new and expecting families: http://francescamariniwellness.com/meditationgroup

· Carriage House Birth offers a free prenatal and free postpartum group

Listen to Dr. Allie in conversation with two pregnant NYC women as they speak on coping with pregnancy during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

The first guest who will remain anonymous is a mother of one with another on the way, due in early May. She resides with her husband, their 3-year-old daughter and dog in Greenwich Village and is a marketing and communications professional, focusing on nonprofits and healthcare. 

The second is a friend of mine in Brooklyn named Renske, is of Dutch origin and grew up after 9 years of age in Belgium and is also a mother of one daughter and resides with she and her husband in Brooklyn. I hope that you enjoy their perspective and I appreciate both of them taking the time to speak with me about how they are coping with pregnancy in the time of COVID-19. 

Please note that the contents of Coping with COVID-19 are for informational purposes only.  The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on COPING WITH COVID-19. 

As always, if you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you’re having suicidal thoughts, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to talk to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area at any time (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline). If you are located outside the United States, call your local emergency line immediately. 

Thank you for listening to Coping with COVID-19 by Dr. Allie.

References: 

Centers for Disease Control (CDC)

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/need-extra-precautions/pregnancy-breastfeeding.html

Listen to Dr. Allie in conversation with Matthew Kenney, a chef, entrepreneur, author, educator and expert in plant-based food innovation, as they speak on the impact on his work during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Matthew Kenney is one of the world’s first leading chefs at the forefront of plant-based cuisine, an author of 12 cookbooks and a best-selling memoir, a culinary educator and CEO of Matthew Kenney Cuisine, a multifaceted lifestyle company specializing in plant-based cuisine throughout several unique markets.

Matthew Kenney graduated from the French Culinary Institute and, after working in upscale New York City kitchens, opened a number of his own highly regarded restaurants in New York and along the East Coast. He has earned several awards, including being named one of America’s Best New Chefs by Food and Wine Magazine and was twice nominated as a Rising Star Chef in America by the James Beard Foundation. Kenney has appeared on numerous food and talk shows, and regularly lectures on the subject of food and health, including two highly-watched TEDx talks.

Currently, Kenney has 28 restaurants operating throughout 15 international cities spanning 5 continents, including PLANT CITY, the world’s first plant-based food hall.  Kenney continues to focus on the strategic growth of his company into additional market segments with an increasingly global consumer reach. His latest passion project is to reinstate an educational component to MKC by rebuilding a global, plant-based culinary academy.

Please note that the contents of Coping with COVID-19 are for informational purposes only.  The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on COPING WITH COVID-19.

As always, if you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you’re having suicidal thoughts, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to talk to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area at any time (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline). If you are located outside the United States, call your local emergency line immediately.

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Listen to Dr. Allie in conversation with Dr. Anna Yusim as they speak on how COVID-19 disease has affected her home and how she is supporting front line health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Dr. Anna Yusim is a Board-Certified Psychiatrist with a Private Practice in New York City and the best-selling author of Fulfilled: How the Science of Spirituality Can Help You Live a Happier, More Meaningful Life. She is on the Clinical Faculty at Yale Medical School, where she is creating a Mental Health and Spirituality Program. 

Dr. Yusim completed her undergraduate education at Stanford University, where she studied Biology & Philosophy. She attended Yale Medical School & the NYU Residency Training Program in Psychiatry. She has traveled, lived and worked in over 50 countries and presented at numerous national and international medical conferences. Dr. Yusim has published over 70 academic articles, book chapters, scientific abstracts and book reviews on various topics in psychiatry. 

You can follow Dr. Anna Yusim on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

Please note that the contents of Coping with COVID-19 are for informational purposes only.  The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on COPING WITH COVID-19. 

As always, if you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you’re having suicidal thoughts, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to talk to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area at any time (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline). If you are located outside the United States, call your local emergency line immediately. 

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Listen to Dr. Allie in conversation with Michael Kouly as they speak on Truth, Love and Principles of Leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Michael Kouly is the author of ten books on leadership and strategy. He studied at Harvard, Princeton, Maastricht and the American University of Beirut. He started his career as a war journalist with Reuters and later became the president of Reuters Middle East and the CEO or Orbit Television network. Michael is a world bank fellow and is currently the president of Cambridge Institute for Global Leadership and of Kouly Institute - A Think tank for executive learning. Michael’s philanthropic work includes being a board member and chairman of a number of regional leadership academies in Asia, the Middle East, and Eurasia. He is a global thinker, a professional speaker, advisor to boards of directors, and heads of states. Michael has trained thousands of top executives and senior officials. His purpose is to develop the leadership capacity of people so they can bring light and prosperity to themselves, their families, organizations, communities, and the world. His upcoming book is “This Is Leadership” - taking leadership back to its core.”

You can follow Michael Kouly here:

Instagram: @michaelkoulyquotes

Facebook: @michaelkouly01

LinkedIn: Michael Kouly

Twitter: @Koulymichael

YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3VGFO7GtP69UwyUTpqnpjg

Website: https://www.michaelkouly.com/

Please note that the contents of Coping with COVID-19 are for informational purposes only.  The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on COPING WITH COVID-19.

As always, if you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you’re having suicidal thoughts, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to talk to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area at any time (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline). If you are located outside the United States, call your local emergency line immediately.

Thank you for listening to Coping with COVID-19 by Dr. Allie.

Listen to Dr. Allie in conversation with Stephen Cheuk, owner and founder of S-10 training, S-10 recovery and House of matcha in New York, as they speak on the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on he and his businesses. 

You can follow Stephen and his businesses on Instagram at: @stephencheuk @s10training @s10recovery @houseofmatcha.

Sources used in this episode:

https://www.nysra.org/uploads/1/2/1/3/121352550/restaurant_industry_impact_survey___new_york_state__2_.pdf

https://labor.ny.gov/workerprotection/laborstandards/labor_standards.shtm

Please note that the contents of Coping with COVID-19 are for informational purposes only.  The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on COPING WITH COVID-19. 

As always, if you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you’re having suicidal thoughts, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to talk to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area at any time (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline). If you are located outside the United States, call your local emergency line immediately. 

Thank you for listening to Coping with COVID-19 by Dr. Allie.