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Meet our next guest on Dotiv The Podcast - Haya Al-Hejailan !!

Haya is a wellbeing coach, positive psychology practitioner and psychedelic integrationist. She holds a B.A. in psychology from Claremont McKenna College where she focused her senior thesis on the clinical uses of psychedelics.

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For this week's episode, we answer the following:

• Brief overview of psychedelics  & history 
• What is Psilocybin? 
• What are its benefits from a clinical perspective? Risks? 
• What does a standard assisted process look like?
• What are the general stages in a psilocybin experience? 

Haya recently received her Masters in Applied Positive Psychology and coaching psychology  , with a dissertation research project exploring the impact of psychedelic use on wellbeing in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Haya is co-directing and co-producing The Psychedelic Renaissance Documentary and works as an events planner for The Psychedelic Society UK.

She has previously worked as an administrator with Synthesis retreats and was involved with the French psychedelic society. Haya intends to dedicate her career in the field to help bridge the gap between psychedelic science and cultures in the SWANA/MENA region (South West Asia and North Africa/Middle East and North Africa).

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This week we debrief the entire Triathlon experience with our Resident "Amateur Athlete" - Guni D!

We speak about her entire Triathlon process from pre-training, race day to the days post- race day !!

Guni shares her most memorable moments on race day,  from the advice of guests that came to her during the race, to some of her challenges and how she navigated it all!

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We kick off Season 2 with a special episode in partnership with the South Asian Heritage Month UK Organization ( @southasianheritagemonth_uk).

We invited healthcare professionals, Dr. Gaya Gamhewage and Nibarna Kannathasan, to have an open dialogue with DTP hosts Guni and Thasha about what it's like to be women within the Sri Lankan Diaspora.

They key questions answered:

• How did being Sri Lankan translate in your daily life? 
• What makes you most proud of being Sri Lankan?
• What makes you least proud of being Sri Lankan?
• How does being Sri Lankan show up in your professional life in the healthcare industry?
• How does your Sri Lankan values show up in dating/ romantic relationships?  
• If given a chance, would you move back/ move to Sri Lanka?

More about Dr. Gaya:
 
 Dr. Gaya Gamhewage is a qualified Medical Doctor who works with the World Health Organization (WHO) and is based in Switzerland. She holds a Masters Degree in International Health and International Policy Making and Negotiation. At the WHO, she leads all Learning, Training and Capacity Building initiatives in the Health Emergencies Program, and is a Certified Life Coach and expert in  Adult Learning, Conflict Management and Negotiation. Gaya is also the Co-Founder of the Social Enterprise, The Wisdom House, where she combines her wealth of professional experience with her passion to help people learn and grow.

To connect with Dr. Gaya and  her work, visit the Wisdom House Website


More about Nibarna:

Nibarna Kannathasan is a BACP accredited psychotherapist working from an integrative and transcultural approach.  She takes a specific interest in exploring accessible therapy that works from a transcultural and collective approach which places an importance on heritage and migration journeys.

She currently works with survivors of rape and sexual assault within the NHS, supporting them from a trauma informed approach.  Nibarna is also a trustee at ANBU UK (Abuse Never Becomes Us), a charity working with survivors of child sexual abuse in the Tamil community and focuses on culturally sensitive therapeutic interventions.

Nibarna has a small private practice, Nevana Wellbeing, where she offers therapy which contextualises clients within their heritages. Her current doctoral research focuses on bridging the acculturation gap between generations within the Tamil community following migration from Sri Lanka to the UK.

To connect with Nibarna, you can follow her on IG @nevanawellbeing or via her website - Nevana Well Being !



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Meet our next guest on Dotiv The Podcast - Sonja Shah-Williams !

Sonja is the founder of her private Ayurvedic practice, Anala and is also the Governor of a primary school in London, where she focuses on safeguarding and the wellbeing of her students. She has also launched her own Ayurvedic body oils (which she hand blends) and recently,  homemade Ghee.
 
In our episode with Sonja, we speak about: 

• What nutrition in school looked like for her
• How nutrition in schools have changed, and potential reasons why
• Why it's important to be intentional with nutrition in primary schools (Gut-Brain axis)
• The reasons why parents can focus on nutrition and routine as a stepping stone
• The Ayurvedic take on Play time for children
• How to take action immediately

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Sonja studied and completed her  Ayurvedic degree  in London, which included an internship at a teaching hospital in India, almost 10 years ago. Her main areas of focus are 1-1 consultations, teaching, and talks. made from the raw, organic milk of grass fed, small breed, free roaming happy cows. Sonja is passionate about the principles of ancient Ayurveda, and brings the knowledge contained within it to modern human beings.

To connect with Sonja, you can reach her on Instagram - @AnalaAyurvedicHealth or on her website Anala -- here .

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Meet our next guest on Dotiv The Podcast -Kelsie Johnson !

Kelsie is a triathlete competing from sprint to middle distance triathlons, who also lectures at Sports Nutrition and Physiology at a University. 

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In this week's episode, we speak about the following:

• Costs related to Triathlon Events - From Gear, Participation costs to Logistic charges
• How to prep in the days leading up to the event & for event day 
  • Training intensity few days before the event
  • Sleep schedule during the week leading up to the event
  • Carb loading strategy
  • Nutrition for event day
• Logistics planning for event (timing of food/ organizing transport)
• Mindset - how to feed your mind to address pre-event jitters
• The wind-down after the event both physically and mentally 

To connect with Kelsie, you can reach her on  social media - @kelsieolivia94

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Meet our next guest on Dotiv The Podcast -  Fareeha Jay!

Fareeha is an anthropologist turned Dietitian based in Plymouth, who currently runs her own private practice where she consults/ coaches clients across the globe.  Fareeha also works with the NHS as a Diabetes Specialist, and has a special interest in South Asian diets.

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In this week's episode, we speak about / answer the following:

• What is fasting? 
• What is intermittent fasting?  
• What are the benefits and risk factors to Intermittent Fasting? 
• Is intermittent fasting healthy? Why has it become so popular? 
• A brief overview of the mindset around diet culture?
• How can we avoid this mindset for future? 

As a Diabetes Specialist in the NHS for the last 5 years, her work is focused on delivering educational sessions to people newly diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. 

Fareeha's special interest in South Asian diets ultimately led her to  develop the South Asian Eatwell Guide.  

She has expertise in healthy eating and sustainable diets for ethnic minority groups, where she  uses evidence-based nutrition to support communication messages to the same target group, resulting in a larger social media following.

In recent times, Fareeha has also conducted talks on sustainable eating, immune optimisation, and healthy eating on a budget. She has also run talks/ workshops to community groups, organisations and schools on varied topics around nutrition.

To connect with Fareeha, you can reach her on   her Instagram - Dietitian Fareeha.

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Meet our next guest on Dotiv The Podcast - Elle Fox!

Elle Fox is a Naturopath, Author, Researcher and Lecturer, with a background in Medicine and Education. She has 30 years’ experience treating people with a range of health issues, but often focused on Gastrointestinal and Behavioural Challenges. 

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The key areas discussed in this episode include:

• What the fermentation process is & examples of fermented foods
• The purpose of fermented foods in our diet
• Are fermented foods suitable for children
• How to incorporate more fermented foods in our diet
• How to make a Sourdough starter and Kombucha

Elle has been running her own private natural health practice since the mid 1990s . She is the founder and Clinic Director of her Integrative Medicine Practice and has supported well over 20,000 individuals with chronic pain, adrenal issues, chronic fatigue, gut and skin-related conditions, dysbiosis, depression and anxiety.

 She firmly believes that cheap food is expensive food; it depletes us of resources and leaves us broke on every level.  Elle is very passionate about, and does charity work to support local, sustainable, ethically managed farming, food quality and fair earnings for the most important assets around - farmers and the land they are custodians of.

To connect with Elle,  send her a message here !

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Meet our next guest on Dotiv The Podcast - Dominica Collis!

Dominica is a Master Herbalist, Naturopath, Iridologist, Nutritional Therapist,  Trainer of the Soul Body Fusion® method, and teacher of Slavic Gymnastics. She is also the owner and founder of her  2 businesses, Wellness Alchemy and Surrey Organics. 

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Wellness Alchemy is Dominica's private practice where she provides individual naturopathic and nutritional consultations, meal plans, training and courses for individuals and companies.

Surrey Organics is an organic vegan herbal cosmetics and dietary supplements company.  

In our episode with Dominca, we explore the following:

• Definition of a herb
• Difference between herb and spice
• How & where to forage for herbs
• What are must have herbs in our home
• How to start the process to incorporate more herbs in our cooking

For almost 10 years, Dominica has been exploring the secrets of natural medicine, studying various holistic approaches originating from Europe and other parts of the world. She constantly expands her knowledge by studying health in practice, and conducting numerous individual sessions and training.

She is also the author of the book "Greenlicious Cookbook", which introduces the reader to the secrets of the plant-based diet through nearly 100 quick, easy and delicious recipes, and explains how to balance it and use it to improve our health.

To connect with Dominica, you can contact her on Instagram - @WellnessAlchemyHub or here !

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Meet our next guest on Dotiv The Podcast - Simi Godagama !

Simi is a multifaceted Professional who studied Osteopathic, Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine, and is qualified as an Ayurvedic Practitioner and Acupuncturist!

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She is also the founder of @rurifoundation - a non-profit organization that supports child protection in Sri Lanka, and also the author of the children's book - Sully's Glow.

As a mother who conceived her twins via IVF,  Simi shares her story and gives us context to the challenges she faced in deciding to conceive via IVF as a Natural Medicine Practitioner.

In our episode this week, we cover the key areas:

• The pressure of having to conceive naturally
• The treatment options considered via the 'Natural' route  before considering IVF
• The internal battle/ challenge Simi faced in deciding to conceive via IVF
• How natural/ traditional medicine supported her IVF Journey
• The mindset/ thought process adopted to navigate the emotional journey

Simi is the Executive Board Director of The British Ayurvedic Medical Council, Chair of the Information & Communication Committee, Director and Owner of The Little Buckingham Clinic, a Child Protection Activist, South Asian Women’s Health Advocate, and also an Exhibited and Commissioned Artist.

To consult with Simi, you can try the following:

• Drop Simi a Message 
• Follow LBC

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Meet the next Founder Series Guest on Dotiv The Podcast - Andy Chan!

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Andy is a certified strength & conditioning specialist and educator. Drawing on his master’s degree in Exercise Science and influenced by his 10-year stay in the United States, Andy has a unique outlook on health and athletic performance.  He is also the Co-Author to the newly released book - Dynamic Balance  which looks at  the interconnectedness of diet, emotions, and training through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine. 

In this episode, Guni speaks to Andy on the following:

• Concept of Ying and Yang
• Eating to what's local and culturally appropriate based on your environment
• Flight or Fight  and Rest & Digest
• Being Agile & Adaptable
• Training in isolation vs total body movements
• How does recovery tie into training efficiency 
• Andy's experience as a minority ethnic group in Sport & Fitness industry in USA

Andy also teaches educational courses at the National Academy of Sports Medicine, TRX, Trigger Point Performance, and Power Plate.  He has also made guest appearances on Hong Kong television shows and  presents at  different public fitness events.

To connect with Andy, you can find him here ---  Contact Andy . You can also purchase Andy's book here --  Dynamic Balance !

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