Dotiv The Podcast

Meet our next guest on Dotiv The Podcast - Dr. Jasmeen Kaur Mehta Jhajj -  a General Practitioner, and qualified Naturopathic Nutritional Therapist based out of London, UK. She is also the founder of Imperial Health and Nutrition UK.

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In our episode this week, we cover the following:

• What PCOS is & Common symptoms of PCOS
• Factors that cause PCOS and factors that exaggerate it
• Western Medical model to approaching PCOS treatment so women can get pregnant
•  Naturopathic model to approaching PCOS treatment so women can get pregnant
  • Nutritional principles to apply
  • Lifestyle principles to apply
  • Supplements 
• 3 practical ways for women to address their PCOS so they can get pregnant
• Why  PCOS is more common in ethnic minorities?

Dr. Jhajj is also known as a Medical Nutritional Therapist and works closely with her patients and clients to use  nutrition as a preventive tool to restore and maintain their health and vitality.  At Imperial Health, she work with clients on a one to one basis to create individualised protocols with a range of medical conditions.

To consult with Dr. Jhajj, you can try the following:

• Drop Dr. Jhajj a Message 
• Follow Docotrjas.nutrition 

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Meet our next guest on Dotiv The Podcast - Tharshini Nirmalarajah -  a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and founder of Fertile Seeds of Life - a Melbourne (Australia) based TCM Fertility Clinic.

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Dr. Tharshini's specialisation is in fertility, hormones and the womb and is passionate about women's health and helping couples conceive. Her focus areas include, Gynaecology, Fertility,  Hormonal Imbalances, Menopause & Hysterectomies,

Dr. Tharshini was also featured on Awake TV network in the US (which also featured Deepak Chopra), and hosted a 12 part episode series called, The Gift of energetic fertility healing which was live streamed around the world.

In our episode with Dr. Tharshini, we speak about the following:

• Definition of an early pregnancy/ miscarriage means
• Signs to identify if a miscarriage is happening 
• Factors that impact the likelihood of a miscarriage - Genetics vs Lifestyle
• TCM perspective on a body's experience of a miscarriage when happening & after it occurs
  • Physical Considerations
  • Emotional/ Mental Considerations
• Getting closure from experiencing an early pregnancy loss
• Steps to take to minimize the risk of miscarriages

With over 17 years of experience in the health industry, Dr. Tharshini's mission and vision is all about helping women address and heal health problems in the womb, to better understand their bodies, and help couples understand that their fertility is way more than their age and lab results.

For a full list of services, you can check out Dr. Tharshini's clinic - Fertile Seeds of Life . Alternatively, you can reach out/ connect with her directly on social media - Instagram - @dr_tharshini

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Meet our next guest on Dotiv The Podcast  -  Counselling Psychologist - Dr. Umesh Joshi.

Dr. Umesh is a registered Counselling Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the British Psychological Society (BPS) with over 9 years of  experience. He has worked with children, adolescents, and adults from diverse backgrounds on their mental health.

In this episode, Guni & Thasha speak with Dr. Umesh on the following:

• What is cultural identity?
• Conflicts with cultural identity and examples of how it looks like
• The Psychological/ Mental Health impact of having cultural identity conflicts
  • The concept of Splitting
  • The concept of Code-Switching
  • The Social Graces Theory
  • Intersectionality 
• Impact of cultural identity conflict on physical health
• Difference between Western vs Eastern cultures , and how that impacts Cultural Identity
• 3 Practical solutions to navigate the experience of conflicting cultural identities 

Dr. Umesh believes that everybody deserves the right to access mental health services that meets their needs and is passionate about offering clients a safe space and an approach that works for them. His research interests are in diversity issues and developing the skills of healthcare professionals to be able to work with diversity. He aspires to use his educational and practical experiences to contribute to the therapeutic community through a combination of therapeutic work and research.

To  connect with Dr. Umesh, you can reach out to him on:

• Contact Dr. Umesh for  services - South Asian Therapists
• Instagram - Safe Psychology
• Website - Safe Psychology 

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Meet Mara Hafezi - our 3rd Founder Series guest! 

Mara is a fitness trainer, mindset coach, cyclist and runner who specializes in working with women of colour (WOC), in addition to her day-job in the corporate sphere. She is also the sports co-lead at South Asian Heritage Month.

In this episode, Guni chats to Mara about the following: 

• Importance of strength training in her Triathlon preparation
• What types of strength training to do (with examples)
• How frequent Strength Training should be 
• Strength training during Ramadhan
• Reasons why strength training is overlooked
• Importance diversity and inclusion in sport is lacking, and why its important to have it
• Her aspirations as a WOC in sport, for all WOC

Mara is passionate about helping women become stronger physically and mentally, and hopes that through her coaching, she can be their guide in cultivating a growth mindset. She is passionate about guiding WOC become more active and works closely with sports brands and organisations to create more inclusion.

To connect with Mara/ engage in her services, reach out to her via  @mara.thefitlondoner

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Meet our next guest - Dr. Wendy Molefi. She is a highly experienced GP and Menopause Specialist with the British Menopause Society Advanced Menopause Specialist Certificate. She is also the owner of Vital Wellness Clinic; a specialist menopause clinic based in Hertfordshire, UK.

Wendy has a special interest in the psychological impact of the menopause on women’s quality of life, and with her background in wellness coaching and mindfulness teaching, she brings a holistic and preventative approach to her clinical practice and menopause service. 

In our episode with Wendy, we discuss the following:

• What Menopause is
• When we should start talking about menopause 
• How menopause affects the physical health of women 
• How menopause
• How to navigate Menopause with mindfulness

Wendy also delivers teaching sessions on the menopause for fellow healthcare professionals, facilitates charitable community based menopause workshops to empower women with knowledge about the menopause and delivers talks in the corporate environment about menopause in the workplace. 

Wendy holds a Masters degree in Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) from the University of Oxford. Her dissertation on ‘The role of Mindfulness Based Intervention in facilitating psychological adjustment in the menopause’ was published in the British Menopause Society Journal and presented at the International Mindfulness Conference in South Africa in 2019.

To Connect with Wendy, you can try any of the following:

• Instagram -  @vitalwellnessclinc @themindfulgp 
• Facebook @vwcwellness
• Twitter @vwc_wellness

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Meet Krishna K. Vellasamy - a.k.a. Krish Vells - a  graduate Psychologist currently completing a (Western) Doctorate in Chartered Counseling Psychology and Psychotherapy, specialising in LGBTQ, BAME, Addiction and Generational Trauma. 

Currently, he is working therapeutically with Sri Lankan Tamil Refugee Diaspora, BAME, Child Sexual Abuse  (CSA) in the Tamil Community and with Positive East - an organisation that specialises in HIV, in London.

In this episode with Krishna, we cover the following:

• Breaking down what intimacy means
• How people show up on dating platforms
• How dating is a privilege 
• If there is a possibility that our unfulfilled childhood needs are projected onto dating platforms
• Understanding examples of intentions of being on online dating platforms,  with reference to dynamics in popular Netflix Documentary 'The Tinder Swindler'. 
• 4 Key questions learned from Oprah for intimacy
• Top tips on how to build intimacy

Krish believes that its time to stop talking about cultural appropriation and live a life of cultural appreciation especially in the therapeutic industry. He intends to specialise in Indian Sub Continent, including Sri Lankan Diaspora building on Western contemporary practises and Vedic approaches pertaining to Mind Body and Spirit.

You can connect with Krish here - Instagram @Krishvells

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Meet our next guest - James Tennant - A qualified Ayurvedic & Yoga Practitioner, who is the co-owner of Tejas Yoga studio in Chicago, IL. 

In our episode with James we speak about the following:

• Ayurvedic perspective to the qualities of the various seasonal changes 
• The impact of seasonal changes on to our well being and mindset
• How the breath plays a role in navigating seasonal changes
• Different types of breathing techniques and how it can be used, and the impact on your body
• Solutions/ Tips on how to integrate your life with what is reflective in your environment 

James's Background

James  was exposed to yoga in 1996 through his first spiritual mentor Jeri
Lucas, who continues to inspire him today.  He studied Ayurvedic Medicine at the Ayurvedic Institute from 2006-2008 with the renowned Dr. Vasant Lad, M.A. Sc.

James is also an ordained reverend through Ron Brown Grayson, PhD in Universal Studies, co-founder of Source Legacy. He has been sharing his knowledge on the system of yoga, pranayama, samyama, mantra, and ayurveda for over 15 years. He considers himself a perpetual student and continues to find inspiration through the students he teaches.

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• Contact James
• Tejas Yoga Studio - Chicago, IL

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This week's guest is Suki Hon - a Naturopathic Doctor who focuses much of her practice on  tackling highly prevalent modern-day conditions such as stress and burnout. Suki also covers issues such as  low mood, anxiety, sleep concerns, digestive issues, insulin resistance, irregular/ painful periods, and very importantly,  how to address it.

In our episode with Suki, we unpack the following:

• What it means to be in a state of burnout
• Impact on physical health/ how it shows up on the body
• Impact on  mental health/ mental state  - how it shows up in the mind 
• How burnout impacts those in the BAME communities 
• Tools/ Solutions to navigate a state of burnout

Dr. Suki Hon offers a catalogue of free health & wellness resources on her website and can be accessed here (www.sukihon.com/resources). 

Suki believes that by addressing the key pillars of health (nutrition/digestion, movement, stress, sleep), we can build the foundations we need to lead a healthy and well-balanced lifestyle.

Suki is also passionate about creating equal health opportunities by increasing accessibility to naturopathic care. In considering the physical, mental, environmental, socioeconomic, cultural, and racial aspects, Suki strives to help you find sustainable healthcare solutions that work for you.

If you would like to get in touch with her, you can check out her:

To connect with Suki:😊

• Suki Hon - Instagram
• Suki Hon - Website
• Email: [email protected]

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This week's guest is none other than UK Fitness Professional , Entrepreneur and Blogger - Elle Linton ! She is also the founder of keep it simpElle - an  online fitness studio, fav smoothie bar and weekly health magazine all rolled into one.

Elle is qualified with a degree in Exercise Science, with over a decade of experience in Sport Development, Leisure Management, Personal Training and Group Exercise. 

In this episode , Guni chats with Elle on the physical training preparation in all three sports - Swimming, Cycling and Running ! They chat about the importance of the training mindset in this preparation phase, practicing transitions, how to map out a well-rounded training schedule, and some tools that help to keep track of progress. They also touch on the importance of building a community, and representation in the sport of Triathlon. 

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• Keep It Simple Blog 
• Elle Twitter
• Elle Instagram

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Meet Satnam Kaur -  A qualified Yoga and Meditation teacher, Doula, Content Creator and Entrepreneur who is also the founder of Conscious Sisterhood. Much of Satnam's work is focused on using breathwork to empower women to get to know themselves in a more loving and meaningful manner.

In our episode with Satnam, we focus on understanding the role a Doula plays to mother's generally, and take a deeper dive for the experience in the Postpartum period. We unpack the most common experiences Satnam has encountered in her practice , touching on hair loss, intimacy challenges when there is vaginal tearing and how family members can sometimes be a hinderance in the postpartum recovery journey. We also uncover how breathwork has been the most transformational tool in guiding and helping mother's amidst the overwhelming changes they experience.

Satnam is also running a 14-day Program on Self-Love in March - to find out more, reach out directly to her via her website/instagram, as provided below.

A note from Satnam: 

" Conscious Sisterhood was born when I awakened to my power as a woman and I’m here to educate and empower women to do the same through self love, spirituality and holistic living."
 
To connect with Satnam:

• Website - Conscious Sisterhood 
• Instagram - Conscious Sisterhood

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