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Our guest this week is Olivier Sanchez -  a Registered Naturopath, Nutritional Therapist and Iridologist. Olivier is also a Certified Mycotherapist (Therapeutic Mushroom), and is certified in Mental Health Awareness Practitioner (i.e.  eating disorders, mental health conditions, dementia and Alzheimer’s) .

In this episode, we continue our Movember discussion with Olivier on the concept of Hustle Culture - where everything fast-paced with little-to-no-sleep is glorified, all in the name of material success. We unpack how this very mindset encourages  poor food and lifestyle choices,  and how it significantly detoriarates our health.  

As a Naturopath and Nutritional Therapist, he specialises in stress, sleep disorders and other associated conditions, including the multi-factorial, gut-related inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. He rs. 

He has also undergone intense training in Naturopathic Medicine (includes learning about traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), in-depth nutrition, detoxification, homeopathy, the basics of herbal medicine, and more). 

Additionally, Olivier is a Michelin-trained holistic chef with 35 years of experience in restaurants and in private employment, helped to launch the UK’s first Natural Chef and Vegan Natural Chef courses, and was the leading lecturer and practical teacher for students learning the basics of cooking and nutrition.

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Meet Kevin Durjun - A London-based five element Acupuncturist, with a degree in Experimental Psychology and a Licentiate in Acupuncture. He is also the Communications Lead in the European Traditional Chinese Medicine Association and  presents Acupuncture Point for UK Health Radio .  

With the month of Movember going on, Kevin sheds light on mental health issues, through the lens of a Practicing Acupuncturist. He shares that Acupuncture acts as non-verbal therapy for his male clients who aren't comfortable / unsure how to  openly verbalize  their emotional experiences/  challenges. He demystifies why it's hard for men to open up, and provides some useful and encouraging tips/advise on how men can get comfortable with their feelings.  

Kevin believes that five element acupuncture provides an excellent way to support the mind, body and soul by supporting the body’s ability to heal itself on a profound level. He has a particular interest in working with patients with emotional disorders.

To connect with Kevin:
South London Acupuncture Clinic
Facebook @southlondonacupuncture
Twitter @kdurjun

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Today's guest is Juan Lainez --- a qualified Nutritional Therapist and a member of the British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine (BANT) and Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC), since 2015.

In tandem with Movember and our aim to increase awareness around men's health issues, we speak to Juan about increasing testosterone levels naturally, through diet and lifestyle choices. We chat about the key factors that contribute to  low testosterone ( a fairly common health issue amongst men), and steps men can take to address them.

Fun fact: Juan was a Journalist who found his passion through covering the world of nutrition in his previous line of work. 

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Instagram - @ naturalfoodsrevolution
Website - Natural Nutrition Clinic

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In honor of our guest Toral Shah, this episode is dedicated to her dear friend, Shazia, who sadly passed away from Secondary Breast Cancer on the day of this recording.

To conclude Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we speak to the incredible Toral Shah.  She is a Nutritional Scientist (MSc Nutr Med), Functional Medicine Practitioner, Food and  Health writer and Consultant, as well as the Founder of The Urban Kitchen.

In this episode, Toral helps us unpack the modifiable vs non-modifiable risk factors that have been researched to increase the likelihood in developing breast cancer . She highlights that improving the types of vitamins/supplements consumed, having a rainbow colored diet, consistent & vigorous physical activity, whilst taking care of our mental and spiritual  health can be great ways to reduce the modifiable risk factors.  As a 3x- breast-cancer survivor, Toral shares a little about her journey , and some research findings on how cancer patients can better navigate cancer treatments. 

Toral originally went to medical school with a view to becoming an oncologist but when her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer, she realized that this was not the career for her. After completing her BSc in Cell Biology, specializing  in cancer, she worked in research, winning a prestigious Royal Society internship where she worked on SRC oncogenes. Toral then went on to do an MSc in Nutritional Medicine at University of Surrey and became a functional medicine practitioner working with nutrigenomics. She is currently putting together a PhD proposal looking at the impact of stress, diet and lifestyle on oestrogen dependent breast cancer.

Toral is passionate about breast cancer and cancer charities. She often commentates and speaks for charities such as Breast Cancer Now and Breast Cancer Haven. She is an ambassador for international chancer charity, World Cancer Research Fund and recently wrote about cancer prevention in The Telegraph.

Breast Cancer Webinars/ Courses/ Events:

• Breast Cancer Course
• Penny Brohn South Asian Specific Talks 
• Health Inequalities Cancer Event
• MyNutriWeb Webinar - Breast Cancer & Diet - Reducing Risk & Addressing Inequalities

References/Useful Breast Cancer Resources:

• Article on Diet & Lifestyle to reduce risk & recurrence
• NHS On Breast Cancer
• WHO on Breast Cancer 2021

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Our guest this week is Sonal Patel -- a practicing Osteopath with over two decades of experience  in her field . 

We speak to Sonal about the gap in healthcare when it comes to Breast Cancer Recovery, and how Osteopathy can be a great modality to lean on in the healing journey.  As someone who has been touched by Breast Cancer herself, Sonal shares her experience,  and sheds light on the physical and mental health challenges one may experience in the process, and offers great practical advice on how to navigate an experience like this. 

Sonal has been a registered Osteopath since 1999. She completed her 4 -year Honours Degree at the British School of Osteopathy and considers herself a holistic practitioner who has the ability and enthusiasm to treat all types of injuries

As a Consultant Osteopath, Sonal has been proudly associated with the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in Stanmore and has worked in a number of areas, treating all types of presentations ranging from complicated spinal concerns to basic repetitive strain injuries.  Her personal expertise is treating her first passion of sports injuries, namely Rugby, where she first shadowed her mentor for Saracens.

In recent years, and following her own experience, her training specialises in natural approaches for dealing with menopausal symptoms, treating pre/ post expectant mothers and breast cancer patients.  Sonal is a passionate Self Care Advocate and has a unique holistic approach incorporating both Chinese and Ayurveda Principles in her own daily lifestyle rituals.

Sonal works alongside an elite team of private doctors, consultants and other allied health professionals, as part of an MDT,  based at the Wellington Outpatient And Diagnostic Centre in Elstree, to ensure patients have the best possible care, attention and prognosis.

To book a consultation with Sonal, you may try the following: 

• Doctify - Sonal Patel
• Sonal Patel - Osteopathy Instagram

Useful Resources on Breast Cancer:

• Breast Cancer Explanation by NHS
• Breast Cancer in 2021 by WHO

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Today's episode is with Steve Coster - a  Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Practitioner, based in Westcliff on Sea in Essex ! 

In the spirit of raising breast cancer awareness, Steve shares his knowledge and experience working with Breast Cancer Survivors in their recovery phase, post- allopathic treatment, He sheds light on the use of Acupuncture in cancer recovery from his experience in Cancer Care and Rehabilitation at the Macmillan Cancer Support Centre at Southend NHS Hospital, unravels the TCM perspective to cancer recovery and the internal/external factors affecting the healing journey, post allopathic treatment. 

Steve's journey into TCM began with his interest and passion  for Wing Chun Kung Fu and Qi Gong, and through that  pursued a career in TCM, and qualified  with an Honors degree in Acupuncture and a license to practice Tui Na massage from the London College of Traditional Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.

Steve has worked with a wide range of conditions and ailments, but is particularly interested in Cancer Rehabilitation and Fertility, for which he has received extensive additional training. 

To engage Steve's services/ connect with him , try one of the following:
Contact: https://stevecosteracupuncture.co.uk/contact/
Website: https://stevecosteracupuncture.co.uk/
Instagram: @stevecosteracupuncture
Phone: 01702 814638

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This week's guest is the awesome Wei Sim Ho -  A Psychotherapist, based out of Dublin, Ireland.  We speak with Wei Sim about Attachment theory in the context of heterosexual romantic relationships. We particularly focus on conflict in a relationship, and what happens when both parties in a partnership have either opposing or similar attachment styles.   

Wei Sim is qualified as an Integrative and Humanistic Psychotherapist, who draws especially from Emotionally - Focused Therapy (EFT), Attachment Styles and Trauma work, in working with couples.  For more than 12 years, the focus of her work has been primarily with  adults and adolescents. And guess what !? She is also a qualified lawyer!

Wei Sim is passionate about helping couples work through their difficulties so that they form a stronger bond and understanding of each other. She has worked for a number of years with Pieta House in Ireland, working with adults and adolescents who self harm and/or are suicidal.

PS: Please visit a professional psychotherapist to understand your attachment style before self-diagnosing!
 
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Contact: [email protected]
Phone: +353 87 6919168
Book Appointments - https://eftireland.community/find-a-therapist/

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Meet Alastair Hay -- a full-time practicing homeopath for 25 years, based in Portsmouth, UK (Please excuse our mistake of saying London🙈🤦🏾‍♀️ ).  In our episode today, we speak to Alastair about the Homeopathic  approach in addressing respiratory issues, and how the knowledge of our own history and experiences provide crucial insight to our own healing.

Alastair trained to be a Homeopath at The College of Homeopathy in London in the mid 90s, and brings a unique perspective as a practitioner, having completed his undergraduate degree in Physiology and Pharmacology at King’s College London . He also published a research paper on the Herb -  Feverfew, in the treatment of migraines during that time.

Alastair conducts his consultations at clinics,  patient home visits, and more recently, online, attracting clients from all around the world.

To engage Alastair’s services/ connect with him - you can reach him here:
Website -  https://www.homeopathical.com/
Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/alastair_hay/

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Meet Geeta Vara -- She is a London-based Ayurvedic Practitioner, and Author of the book "Ayurveda, Ancient Wisdom for Modern Wellbeing" , published in June 2018. 

In our episode with Geeta, we discuss the importance of making space for  changes in our daily rituals and routines, as we transition  from the Summer season to Autumn.

As a British-born Practitioner, Geeta is inspired by her Indian roots, and brings the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda to her clinic, workshops, wellness retreats and now in her debut book Ayurveda, Ancient Wisdom for Modern Wellbeing published in June 2018.

 Geeta helps her client’s to resolve a host of complaints and health conditions through herbs, diet, nutrition, lifestyle coaching, therapeutic treatments, yoga, breathing and meditation. As a spirited traveler and a passionate cook, her mission is to promote conscious living and empower her clients to be the healthiest version of themselves.

Geeta is currently running her 2021 Ayurvedic Autumn Cleanse Retreat (between Sept 30 - October 18). If you're interested, please connect with her via her Website/ Instagram to book your spot in the retreat!

-Geeta Vara Website
- Geeta Vara Insta
- Geeta Vara LinkedIN
- Geeta Vara FB
- Geeta Vara Twitter
- Geeta Vara YouTube

You can also purchase her book - " Ayurveda - Ancient Wisdom for Modern Wellbeing"  here: https://www.geetavara.co.uk/book/ - (available on Amazon and all good bookstores).

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Meet Harbir Singh ---  the first Osteopath on an Olympic medical team, based in London, UK.

In our conversation with Harbir, we touch on types of pain elite athletes experience and the pain management tools they use to manage injuries and pain. We also speak about the psychology that elite athletes cultivate, doping in professional sport, and how critical sleep is amongst the MVPs in the same. And very importantly, there are takeaways that the everyday person can apply to themselves in learning the Injury Recovery Mindset of Elite Athletes.

Harbir is currently a Consultant Osteopath with The NHS and has extensive experience working with elite athletes. He has worked with royalty, celebrities, professional athletes, Olympians and everyday professionals.

He is passionate about promoting health and fitness; has a YouTube channel with over 600+ videos an Instagram page with over 19k followers and regularly writes on the topic of health for sikhnet (with a readership of over 150k a month).

Follow Harbir on Instagram @askharbir

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Show/ Book References made by Harbir:

• Icarus Documentary by Bryan Fogel - on Netflix ? Russian doping scandal
• What happened to you? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience & Healing - by Bruce D. Perry & Oprah Winfrey
• The Mindful Athlete: Secrets to Pure Performance by George Mumford 
• Influence (The Psychology of Persuasion) by Robert B. Cialdini PH.D 
• Tiny Habits: The Small Changes That Change Everything  – BJ Fogg
• The Village Effect: How Face-To-Face Contact Can Make Us Healthier, Happier, and Smarter  - by Susan Pinker

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