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- Ep 44 on post-traumatic growth with psychologist Dr Richard TedeschiHave you heard of ‘post-traumatic growth’? Psychologist Dr Richard Tedeschi developed the term with his colleague in the mid-90s.Right now, while most of America remains under some form of lockdown in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, I asked the eminent, award-winning trauma specialist how a person can transform in a positive way after suffering or adversity.Dr Tedeschi is now Professor Emeritus of the University of North Carolina - Charlotte, and holds the position of Distinguished Chair at the Boulder Crest Institute for Post-Traumatic Growth in Virginia.In this episode, you’ll hear:🔹what post-traumatic growth (PTG) is, and how to spot it🔹how to increase your chances of growing positively after suffering🔹what you can do before and during a trauma to help you cope🔹how many of us are likely to experience positive growth after a trauma🔹advice on speaking to a traumatized friend or loved one🔹what kinds of people are more likely to experience PTG🔹Dr Tedeschi’s tips for those worrying about the future during the COVID-19 crisisDr Tedeschi’s latest book: Transformed by Trauma: Stories of Posttraumatic Growth (2020):https://www.amazon.com/Posttraumatic-Growth-Workbook-Stronger-Resilient/dp/1626254680Read more about Dr Tedeschi here:https://www.bouldercrestretreat.org/wellnesscommitteehttps://www.bouldercrestinstitute.org/Subscribe (for free) to the healthHackers YouTube channel: youtube.com/HealthHackersRead articles and see all videos at healthhackers.uk27 min
- Ep 43 with relationship author John GrayKeys to a better love life, and boosting testosterone among men.[This episode was recorded in London just before I relocated to America.]John Gray is one of the best-known and bestselling relationship authors of all time. He’s written 26 books and is most famous for his iconic ‘Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus’ franchise.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀John has been teaching millions of men and women how to achieve more fulfilling love lives for over 40 years - and it might come as a surprise to hear that, prior to training as a psychologist, he was a celibate monk for nine years.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀We filmed this episode of healthHackers behind the scenes at the UK’s first Health Optimization Summit in London where John delivered his keynote speech, about the ways that stress and hormones affect men and women differently within a relationship.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀In this episode, you’ll hear John’s views on:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀🔹the number one most important aspect of a relationship🔹why men are losing their libido🔹how a male can boost his testosterone and become “superman”🔹why women today feel so overwhelmed and stressed🔹how a female can bring out the best in her male partner🔹an easy technique for better communication between men and women🔹how watching porn changes a man’s attraction for his real-life partner🔹what causes a man’s testosterone level to drop🔹the things females ‘need’ to be happy in a relationship🔹how women unknowingly make their male partners feel like failures🔹why women should let a guy do more for them🔹how to improve physical intimacy🔹the problem with being an independent woman🔹how tech and instant gratification are changing our brainsSubscribe (for free) to the healthHackers YouTube channel: youtube.com/HealthHackersRead articles and see all videos at healthhackers.uk31 min
- Ep 42 on traits of a great leader with psychologist and leadership expert Ron Riggio PhDhealthHackers is back! Thanks for hanging in there for me while I moved to America. 🙏During the series hiatus, a global health pandemic kicked off. We are all watching as world leaders make hugely consequential decisions surrounding COVID-19, so my first healthHackers guest in this new era is Ron Riggio PhD - Professor of Leadership and Organizational Psychology at Claremont McKenna College in California.Ron has authored more than 100 books, chapters, and articles on leadership, organizational and social psychology.In this episode, you’ll hear Ron’s expert insights on:🔹the traits of a great leader🔹which figures are emerging as efficient leaders in the public fight against COVID-19 right now🔹how to recover after making a bad decision🔹the hallmarks of ineffective leadership🔹whether being ‘nice’ damages your leadership🔹the power of being a follower instead of a leader🔹who are the better leaders: men or women?🔹are leaders born or made?🔹advice for anyone who gets promoted and has to manage their own friends in the workplace🔹what lessons he hopes global figures will take away from the COVID-19 crisisSubscribe (for free) to the healthHackers YouTube channel: youtube.com/HealthHackersRead articles and see all videos at healthhackers.uk32 min
- Ep 41 on toxic people with clinical psychologist Dr Ramani DurvasulaWondering how to take back your life from toxic people?This is a must-listen for anybody who interacts with other human beings!It’s the second time Dr Ramani has appeared as my guest on healthHackers® and once again she blew me away with her supreme expertise on dealing with selfish, entitled and narcissistic partners, family members, friends, colleagues and acquaintances.My first interview with Dr Ramani last year became the MOST-WATCHED and MOST-COMMENTED-ON video of all time on the healthHackers® YouTube channel.Her latest book, “Don't You Know Who I Am?": How to Stay Sane in an Era of Narcissism, Entitlement, and Incivility,” is about to go on sale and Dr R spoke to me ahead of its release to share some fascinating insights.In this episode, you’ll discover:🔹The hidden clues of a narcissist within their Instagram posts🔹Why millions of us are drawn to follow narcissists on social media🔹The best way to handle a narcissist when they are trying to hurt you🔹Who a narcissist is most likely to target🔹The narcissistic red flags during early days of romantic dating🔹How to take back your life from a narcissist🔹When narcissists themselves feel sadness and pain🔹How to deal with a narcissistic parent or sibling🔹The symptoms of post-narcissistic stress disorder🔹What causes a person to become narcissistic🔹Why narcissism is becoming “the new normal”🔹What to do if you think YOU are a narcissist🔹Key steps a parent can take to prevent their child from becoming selfish and entitled🔹Tips for dealing with trolls on social media🔹How to handle gaslightingSee the links to buy Dr Ramani's new book and where to find her on social media at healthhackers.uk.You can also get videos, articles and more podcasts, plus sign up for the healthHackers® newsletter.36 min
- Ep 40 with IVF and fertility pioneer Professor Simon FishelMy guest this week is responsible for more than 30,000 babies! Professor Simon Fishel is a multi-award-winning scientist and fertility treatment specialist.He was part of the original pioneering team at the world’s first in vitro fertilisation (IVF) clinic in 1980. Since then, he’s dedicated his career to helping people have children. He founded CARE Fertility - a network of IVF centres in the UK, and is also the CEO of ProFaM - a company that recently made headlines after launching a medical procedure that could delay the menopause by 20 years using ovarian tissue freezing.In this episode, you’ll discover:🔹The main reasons for infertility among couples that come to Simon for IVF🔹His theories on why infertility is increasing🔹What he says is the most difficult barrier to conception among women🔹Why a healthy sperm count doesn’t mean a man is fertile🔹Simon’s advice to any couple considering IVF🔹What it was like to be part of the original team at the world’s first ever IVF clinic🔹How it feels to be responsible for more than 30,000 babies🔹What he’s most excited about in the future of IVF🔹What’s involved in the new operation to delay the menopause and prolong fertility🔹How it could give back a 60 year-old woman the hormones of her 25 year-old self🔹Whether the operation can work for women who have irregular cycles or other hormonal issues🔹The limitations of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for menopausal womenSubscribe (for free) to the healthHackers® YouTube channel: youtube.com/HealthHackersRead articles and see all videos at healthhackers.uk39 min
- Ep 39 with stress researcher & author Dr Mithu StoroniPhysician Dr Mithu Storoni spent two years combing through hundreds of research papers and clinical studies on stress. She condensed her findings into one majorly insightful and evidence-based manual that’s choc-full of handy tips and information for all of us to benefit from: ‘Stress-Proof - The Scientific Solution To Protect Your Brain And Body - And Be More Resilient Everyday.’In this episode, you’ll discover:🔹How the stress of public speaking creates physical cracks in your intestines🔹What the smell of lemons and eating yogurt can do to your stress levels🔹Why you should never relax straight after a stressful encounter🔹The top strategies you should employ immediately after something stressful happens🔹How some cases of major depression are treated more successfully with anti-inflammatories rather than antidepressants🔹A top tip for stopping negative overthinking and rumination in its tracks🔹That learning not to dwell on stressful thoughts can even lower your blood pressure🔹How eating a low-salt diet (when you don’t need to) can have a negative effect on your stress reactions🔹The way that looking at nature (even just a picture of it) raises parasympathetic tone🔹How going for a sauna may reduce symptoms of depression for six weeks🔹The difference between your “rational brain” and “emotional brain” - and why you should careThis episode of #healthHackers® is sponsored by chucklinggoat.co.uk.51 min
- Ep 38 with ‘the world’s most watched surgeon’ Professor Shafi AhmedAs well as being a multi-award-winning surgeon working at The Royal London and St Bartholomew’s Hospitals, Professor Shafi Ahmed is a health tech entrepreneur, a 3x TEDx speaker, has delivered over 250 keynote speeches in 30 countries and was awarded four honorary PhDs.Shafi is known as ‘the world’s most watched surgeon' after he began broadcasting his tumour removal operations so that students around the world could watch his every move and learn from his techniques.Over the past few years, he’s livestreamed his operations on national television as well as in 360 degree virtual reality video and also wore Snapchat spectacles throughout another procedure - recording and broadcasting clips as he progressed through the op.In this episode, you’ll find out:🔹Why Shafi livestreams his cancer surgery operations🔹How he deals with nerves when a patient’s life is in his hands🔹What it feels like to have to tell patients they have cancer🔹How he’s been experimenting with holographic teleportation in the operating theatre🔹How we will be using artificial intelligence to diagnose illness in the future🔹Why the people of Bolivia sent out a search party for him in San Diego🔹His biggest hang-ups with how the current UK health system works🔹Shafi’s prediction over when we’ll begin to see robots carrying out surgical procedures🔹What we can do as patients to help bring hospitals into the future🔹How he’s helping lead the building a $1m hospital of the future - and it’s been named after him!Read my article about Shafi or watch the video interview at healthhackers.uk35 min
- Something you may not know about this podcastThis is a non-episode of healthHackers® recorded solely for the purpose of letting you know that there's a lot of healthHackers® stuff happening over on YouTube that you may be missing out on!You can get weekly healthHackers® videos for FREE by subscribing to the YouTube channel here:https://www.youtube.com/HealthHackers4 min
- Ep 37 on breast pumping and pelvic floor strengthening with Elvie founder CEO, Tania BolerI’m joined by a leader in women’s health and lifestyle technology this week. Tania Boler is the founder and CEO of Elvie - the brand behind revolutionary devices impacting women’s intimate health in a very positive way.In this episode, you’ll discover:🔹Signs that suggest you have a weak pelvic floor🔹The shocking amount of new mums dealing with prolapse (regardless of whether they had a caesarean or vaginal birth)🔹The real cause of lower back pain in 50% of women, according to Tania🔹How long it takes for your pelvic floor to strengthen by itself🔹What leisure activity can apparently wreak havoc on your pelvic floor🔹Why Tania believes women’s tech products haven’t had the same attention as men’s🔹How the male-dominated tech sector reacted to Elvie’s first smart device - that sits inside a vagina🔹Why talking about periods should be as acceptable as talking about the weather🔹Why Tania launched her second product: a silent, wearable breast pump🔹What Tania wants every woman in the world to know🔹Her key tips for entrepreneurs with an idea in femtech🔹The best advice she’s ever been given as a CEO🔹A hint about what’s coming next in the Elvie series of smart devices for womenSubscribe (for free) to the healthHackers® YouTube channel: youtube.com/HealthHackersRead articles and see all videos at healthhackers.uk28 min
- Ep 36 with neuroscientist Dr Blake RichardsMemory hacks, machine learning & mind-blowing brain power.Based in Toronto, the multi-award-winning Dr Blake Richards specialises in combining neuroscience with artificial intelligence - something that sets him apart from many others in his field.In this video, you’ll discover:🔹Why we forget things🔹How our brains ‘prune’ our memories🔹Key tips for when you’re trying to remember new things🔹Why you have to take every story anyone ever tells you with a grain of salt🔹Why some drugs can change how empathetic you are🔹Why people with perfect memories aren’t more successful than the rest of us🔹What false memory syndrome is🔹Whether computers really will outsmart humans on every level one day🔹The dangers of artificial intelligence (A.I.)🔹What writers and movie makers fail to appreciate about A.I.🔹The most mind-blowing thing Blake has realised about the brain during his neuroscience careerGet the show notes at healthhackers.uk34 min
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