Coping with COVID-19 by Dr. Allie

Listen to Dr. Allie in conversation with Nurfarini Daing known as Nini as they speak on her work with social entrepreneurs who are now pivoting during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure that they are still fulfilling their mission of social enterprise and supporting vulnerable groups in society, and also on her view on work-life balance as a working mother.

Nurfarini is co-founder and CEO at myHarapan, a Foundation established in 2010 in Malaysia dedicated to helping youth achieve their true potential by empowering them to make positive social impact. She was previously the General Manager for 1½ years before assuming her role as CEO. She was previously with the Multimedia Development Corporation of Malaysia and headed the Project Management & IT services unit under the Technopreneurs Development Department. She has 20 years of start-up experience including training and coaching for SMEs and unemployed graduates. 

Nurfarini graduated from the University of Warwick, UK, in Accounting and Finance. She is an Alumni of the INSEAD Social Entrepreneurship Program in 2011 and has a Certificate in Teaching, Stamford College. In Feb 2015, she won the Social Innovation Leadership award by World CSR Congress, India. She is also member of the Social Return on Investment network and the South East Asia Leadership Network. In December 2018, she was also made Fellow at the Social Enterprise Research Academy, Hong Kong. She loves play and fun, and hopes to enable us to channel our inner child throughout our lives. She receives much help from her 3 children. myHarapan or the Youth Trust Foundation, was established in August 2010 and has since then engaged over 25,000 Malaysian youth and funded over 170 various social initiatives. myHarapan is a social business advocate and uses it as its compass and also co-organized the Global Social Business Summit 2013, and launched their Social Venture/Business Fund to provide access to funding for start-up Youth-Driven Social Businesses and Entrepreneurs.

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 Gaurav Bawa as they speak on his experience as a business leader in the Indian manufacturing industry and managing his workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Gaurav Bawa is Managing Director At WIKA India, a German Multinational firm with Manufacturing operations including overseeing four plants and facilities in different parts of India and more than 1000 employees.

He has 26 years of industry experience leading various functions like Manufacturing, Quality, Six Sigma, sales and now Business Leader.

I am honored to speak with Gaurav about his perspective within the Indian business context and the strict lockdown in India.

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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Over the past year, Dr. Allie Sharma and Bridget Malcolm have been working on a podcast which was due to launch in March 2020.  Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are releasing a few interviews clips with guests from our yet-to-be-released podcast.

Please listen to this episode from Melodie Monrose' conversation with us on March 20, 2020 as we discuss how she is coping while social distancing in Martinique.

Melodie Monrose is a 28 year old Model who is a native of Martinique and spokesperson for a breast cancer awareness association called Amazones Martinique.  She is also the ambassador for the Committee of Tourism in Martinique.  She lives in New York City for the last ten years, and as the pandemic in NYC worsened mid-March, she traveled to Martinique to reunite with family and friends and has been socially distancing there since.

Instagram: @MelodieMonrose

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 by Dr. Allie.

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.  Please note that the views expressed by the guests are those of the guests and do not reflect the views of Dr. Allie Sharma.

Listen to Dr. Allie in conversation with Alexander Klingspor about his experience with suspected illness from the novel corona virus and his perspective and personal experience as an artist while in quarantine.  

Alexander is a surrealist artist with a focus on oil paintings.  He is a native of Sweden and his works are featured in galleries and museums in Europe and the U.S.

Born in Stockholm, Sweden in 1977, Alexander has studied with various painters in Sweden and USA. He has been making a living as a painter from the age of 22 and has exhibited his work in various parts of USA and Europe. Collectors come from USA, UK, Germany, France, Portugal, Spain, Mexico, Sweden, Switzerland, Italy and Norway.

Website: http://www.alexanderklingspor.com/

Instagram: @artofklingspor 

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 Angelo, owner of a Beauty Studio in NYC, as they speak on how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted his livelihood and business during this time.

Michael Angelo is a friendly neighborhood beauty guru, local artist, and the owner of Wonderland Beauty Parlor in New York City.

Supermodels and fashion cognoscenti flock to Michael Angelo due to his long-held reputation as the modeling industry’s secret weapon.  Since Wonderland’s inception in 2005, Michael has been called upon by top modeling agencies to create career-defining looks for their talent.  Michael has worked with many of the world’s most beautiful women and his work has been captured by renowned photographers and has appeared on the covers and within the pages of nearly every major fashion magazine.

Michael is also an accomplished designer, photographer and director. Michael has also gained international acclaim within the design world for his creation of Wonderland.

For updates, you can follow Michael here: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, & LinkedIn.

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 Sierra Campbell as she speaks about her experience as a death doula and the importance of virtual funerals during this time of COVID-19 and social distancing.

Sierra Campbell is a death doula and she has worked in end of life care, home healthcare, and hospice for more than 20 years. During COVID-19 Sierra has shifted her work to educate families more and provide virtual funerals.

You can connect with her work here: https://www.nurture.co/connect, and here is a link to her webinar on virtual funerals.

Resources mentioned in her interview: Canva (templates for virtual funerals), Video montages: Tribute.co. & Stages of Grief.

Other resources: Everything you need to know for virtual memorials https://www.gatheringus.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.

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Over the past year, Dr. Allie Sharma and Bridget Malcolm have been working on a podcast which was due to launch in March 2020.  Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are releasing a few interviews clips with guests from our yet-to-be-released podcast who have COVID-19 stories.

Today we are excited to share Mia Kang's story with you.  Please listen to this episode from Mia Kang’s conversation with us on March 22, 2020 as we highlight her experience with both a suspected COVID-19 illness and her eating disorder in quarantine.

Mia Kang is a model and social influencer who promotes diversity and body positivity, particularly celebrating Curve within modelling.  Half South Korean, half British and born in Hong Kong, Mia started modelling at the age of 13 and has worked in cities across the world such as London, Tokyo, Hamburg, Seoul, Los Angeles, Milan, Dubai, Singapore, Miami and many more.

Mia has graced the covers of Elle, Harpers Bazaar, Cosmopolitan, Esquire, China Vogue and has been featured in Sports Illustrated. Mia splits her time between her two passions, travel and perfecting her Muay Thai skills.

You can follow Mia on instagram at @miakang.

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 Andrew Borsen, partner at Borsen Law, as he speaks on the challenges within the hospitality industry during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Andrew Borsen is a partner at Borsen Law, a boutique firm concentrating in commercial litigation and corporate transactions with a focus on entertainment, music, hospitality and social media law.

Andrew is an Adjunct Professor at Metropolitan College of New York, a co-author of “A Cup of Coffee with 10 Leading Attorneys” and an investor in several hospitality ventures, including restaurants and broadway shows.

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. Nicholas Caputo in conversation with Dr. Allie Sharma as he describes his experience as an Emergency Medicine physician in NYC pre and post-pandemic and the toll it is taking on he and his colleagues.

Dr. Nicholas Caputo completed his internship in General Surgery at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York, NY, his residency training in emergency medicine at NYC H+H/Lincoln, where he served as a Chief Resident and his Fellowship training in Critical Care/Retrieval Medicine with RDH/Careflight, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. He is currently Associate Professor of Clinical Emergency Medicine at the Weill Medical College of Cornell University and is an attending physician Associate Chief of the Department of Emergency Medicine at NYC H+H/Lincoln. He is also an attending emergency physician at the Columbia University Irving Medical Center/New York Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Caputo's research seeks to understand the evidence behind the conventional wisdom practiced in emergency departments across the world in order to determine the efficacy of current management strategies (such as preoxygenation in RSI, apneic oxygenation during intubation) in order to improve safety and quality outcomes for patients. He is a Major in the United States Army Reserve, Medical Corps, serving in the 947th FRST (Forward Resuscitative and Surgical Team).

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. Christin Drake as two NYC psychiatrists discuss love in the time of COVID-19. 

(Please note that although not discussed in this episode, we acknowledge that domestic violence during this pandemic is a pressing issue and an important piece of the hidden epidemic during this time of social distancing, and our hearts go out to those who are affected. If you or someone who you know is suffering, look for national hotlines and other means of help. Domestic violence hotline in the USA: 1-800-799-7233 / 1-800-787-3224 (TTY)).

Dr. Christin Drake is a Cornell-trained, board certified psychiatrist, mother and women's mental health expert.  She is an active writer and presenter and she enjoys the privilege of teaching and supervising psychiatry residents and medical students.

Dr. Drake has a private practice in Soho, New York City.

www.christindrake.com

www.real-mothering.com

Note: 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 the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to talk to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area at any time. If you are located outside the United States, call your local emergency line immediately. 

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