Healthier Today

Episode 10 | Season 3

Dino is the founder of Project Reboot which is on a mission to help students reset their digital habits and show up to their lives more mindfully.

Photo credit: Dino Ambrosi.

Music and sound effects: Storyblocks and Audiio.

TIME STAMPS

[00:03] Introduction to Dino Ambrosi.

[01:26] Dino’s experience owning his first phone.

[02:57] The cost of consuming short online content.

[06:46] Mimetic theory.

[07:56] The effect of the pandemic on social media use.

[09:48] Brain drain study.

[11:20] Dino’s story of overcoming social media and phone addiction.

[18:13] Morning routine.

[20:13] Work-life balance.

[23:07] Tips for decreasing phone and social media use.

[38:01] What living healthier today means to Dino.

[38:39] Advice for his 18-year old self.

[40:03] Setting boundaries with digital devices and meditation.

[41:16] Outro.

RESOURCES

• App: One Sec.
• Article: Having a smartphone nearby decreases ‘brain power’.
• TED Talk: The battle for your time: Exposing the hidden costs of social media.
• TED Talk: The psychology of your future self.
• Video: "It's difficult to compete with someone having fun"—Chris Williamson, host of the Modern Wisdom podcast.

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Ray Zahab is an ultra-marathon runner and adventurer from Canada. He is also the founder of the non-profit organisation impossible2Possible which provides enriching, empowering and educative travel expeditions for youth. 

Photo credit: Ray Zahab (@rayzahab).

Music and sound effects: Storyblocks and Audiio.

TIME STAMPS

[00:03] Introduction to Ray Zahab.

[1:20] Why his expedition during February 2023 was really special and personal to him.

[3:27] How Ray found the motivation to go on expeditions whilst going through cancer treatment.

[4:16] Challenges he faced whilst he was on his Arctic expedition.

[8:02] Parenting.

[10:44] Ray’s life before he was an ultra-marathon runner.

[10:37] How checklists and checkpoints assist with efficiency and safety.

[15:57] Life lessons from Ray’s humble beginnings growing up in the countryside of Canada.

[20:00] What living healthier today means to Ray.

[21:15] Advice for her 18-year-old self.

[23:34] Outro.

RESOURCES

• Study on the fresh start effect.
• Movie: Running the Sahara.
• TV series: The Project: Guatemala.

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Becky is on a mission to share how tattoos are more than just works of art. They are deeply connected to a person’s identity and their quality of life. 

Photo credit: Becky Barker (@mastectomyart)

Music and sound effects: Storyblocks and Audiio.

TIME STAMPS

[00:03] Introduction to Becky Barker.

[0:54] The history of tattooing.

[3:39] How tattoos can empower those who have gone through a mastectomy.

[11:07] The emotional side of paramedical tattoos.

[12:38] The experience of receiving a tattoo can influence how a person emotionally connects with their tattoo.

[14:04] Becky discusses the tattoos she has.

[15:39] Her experience of redesigning one of her tattoos into a rose.

[16:47] How to minimise regret with tattoos.

[21.43] The work Becky is doing with the charity ‘Mastectomy Tattooing Alliance (MTA)’.

[24:08] Misconceptions people may have with areola tattooing.

[26:57] What the tattoo culture was like when Becky was getting started in her career.

[30:00] Her experience playing bass in a band.

[31:44] Tattooing can be just as meaningful, purposeful and rewarding for the artist as it is for the client. 

[35:23] Becky’s commitment to both her clients and family.

[39:00] What living healthier today means to Becky.

[39:33] Advice for her 18-year old self.

[40:17] Outro.

RESOURCES

A.R.T: Areola Restorative Tattoo.

Becky Barker's TED Talk: The restorative power of medical tattoos.

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Nick Di Brizzi Jr is a realtor and actor from California. He has starred in TV shows such as Fargo, CSI: NY and in his own documentary ‘Fight Like A Boss’ which is about his journey to being on the double lung transplant wait list as a person living with cystic fibrosis. 

When he received his double lung transplant, he made a promise to his donor that he would dedicate his life to supporting others living with cystic fibrosis. 

Today Nick is the founder and CEO of the non-profit Breathe Like A Boss Foundation which supports people living with cystic fibrosis have access to exercise equipment.

Music and sound effects: Storyblocks.

Photo: Nick Di Brizzi Jr.

TIME STAMPS

[00:03] Introduction to Nick Di Brizzi Jr.

[46:11] Double lung transplant experience.

[10:15] Prognosis for cystic fibrosis during the 1980s.

[14:12] Nick visiting Italy for the first time after his double lung transplant.

[16:48] Kidney transplant experience.

[20:25] The value of gratitude in Nick’s life.

[29:26] Why Saint Bernardine of Siena is particularly meaningful to Nick.

[31:23] The value of hope and faith.

[35:58] What makes the Fits and Giggles fantasy football league unique.

[38:39] What living healthier today means to Nick.

[42:36] Nick suggests some of his favorite places to eat in Italy and California.

[45:03] Outro.  

RESOURCES

Documentary: Fight Like A Boss.

Living Breath Foundation.

Breathe Like A Boss Foundation.

TV series: Fargo.

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Episode 6 | Season 3

Parents and caregivers shape the trajectory of optimal development for their children through each interaction.  

Dr. Vanessa Lapointe is a Canadian psychologist, parenting educator, and author of two books—the bestseller ‘Discipline Without Damage’ and Parenting Right From the Start.

She has devoted her career to empowering parents, and caregivers with the science on how to give their children the best chance at optimal development.

TIME STAMPS

[00:03] Introduction to Dr. Vanessa Lapointe.

[00:49] What inspired Vanessa to pursue a career in psychology.

[3:21] The role of self-love in healthy relationships.

[4:32] What love for self looks like.

[5:34] Stoic philosophy.

[8:01] Children’s first teachers are their parents.

[14:09] How a parent’s self-compassion influences the wellbeing of their child.

[17:21] Why the first six years of life are important.

[18.42] The importance of parental emotional connection from a neuroscience perspective.

[20:53] What it means to metaphorically have stories written in pencil.

[25:59] How parents can teach their children about inequality.

[27:59] How children develop emotional resilience and emotional intelligence/quotient.

[32:01] Vanessa shares the main ideas from her two books.

[33:31] What is considered ‘good parenting’.

[34:29] Still face experiment.

[37:17] What living ‘healthier today’ means to Vanessa.

[38:32] What she would tell her 18-year-old self.

[39:56] Outro.

MUSIC AND SOUND EFFECTS

Storyblocks.

PHOTO CREDIT

Dr. Vanessa Lapointe

RESOURCES

• Research on the psychology behind Harry Potter from season 3 episode 4 [34:27].
• 'How To Raise An Adult' by Julie Lythcott-Haims.
• Still face experiment.

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David Leventhal has had a distinguished career as a professional dancer. His background as a dancer has given him a unique perspective on motivation, human movement and what it takes to live a creatively fulfilling life. Today, he is the director of the global dance program, Dance for PD, which is based at the Mark Morris Dance Group in New York City.

The program was established in 2001 as a collaboration between the Mark Morris Dance Group and the Brooklyn Parkinson Group, a local support organization for people living with Parkinson's. The team at Dance for PD translate the art and science of dance to improve the quality of life for people living with Parkinson's disease.

[00:04] Introduction to David Leventhal and Dance for PD.

[5:44] Participants are dancers not patients.

[13:19] Dance is a unique form of physical activity.

[21:32] How Dance for PD was established.

[25:55] Global ecosystem of Dance for PD programs.

[28:36] Dance curriculum is catered to the culture of where it is being delivered.

[31:14] When and how research started to inform how the dance classes were taught.

[33:15] Arts culture and research institutions of New York City. 

[39:20] Performance at the Flynn Theater in Vermont.

[41:34] How the COVID-19 pandemic affected overall dance classes.

[47:07] Improvements in dance class arrangements after the pandemic.

[51:57] What David’s career has taught him about human resilience.

[57:03] How David knew he wanted to pursue a career in dance.

[58:38] What living healthier today means to David.

[1:00:00] Advice for his 18-year-old self.

[1:01:00] Outro.     

Photo: David Leventhal (courtesy of Dance for PD). 

Music and sound effects: Storyblocks.

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Episode 4 | Season 3

A word of warning before we start—this episode discusses mental health and suicide. You may skip this episode if the topics are unsuitable for you or those you are with.

In today’s episode, Associate Professor Thomas Niederkrotenthaler shares how positive stories have a role in suicide prevention. He also shares how Logic’s song ‘1-800-273-8255’ led to an increase in calls to Lifeline.

TIME STAMPS

[00:00] Warning that the podcast discusses mental health and suicide. 

[00:13] Introduction to Associate Professor Thomas Niederkrotenthaler.

[01:42] Werther effect.

[05:25] Peer-reviewed research on the media’s role in suicide prevention.

[08:49] Papageno effect.

[12:37] Differences in the Werther and Papageno effects in the news versus in entertainment.

[17:59] Research findings from the British Medical Journal study on Logic’s song ‘1-800-273-8255’.

[24:30] Whether it was possible to know from the research findings how much the music video and live performance had on suicide prevention.

[27:50] ‘13 Reasons Why’ TV show.

[33.26] Advancements in research since the 2021 British Medical Journal study on Logic’s song ‘1-800-273-8255’.

[39:26] How Thomas became aware of the song.

[40:52] Possible future implications of music on mental health, the wider society and future generations.

[43:54] What motivates Thomas to do research on mental health.

[45:39] What living healthier today means to Thomas.

[47:18] Advice for his 18-year-old self.

[50:34] Thomas asks Jared what is his motivation for doing the podcast.

[52:00] Where to seek mental health crisis support.

[52:21] Freelance artist sings an acoustic rendition of Logic’s song ‘1-800-273-8255’.

Music (except for the cover song at the end) and sound effects: Storyblocks.

Photo: Associate Professor Thomas Niederkrotenthaler (courtesy of the Medical University of Vienna).

RESOURCES

BMJ study on Logic’s song ‘1-800-273-8255’.

WHO guidelines for responsible reporting of suicide.

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Episode 3 | Season 3

*CORRECTION

[0:26] Francis and his research team developed a pit latrine emptying device in 2011 and received a grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation in 2019.

According to the United Nations, approximately 3.6 billion people do not have access to safe and effective toilets. 

American environmental engineer Francis de los Reyes is fascinated by toilets. In fact, he made a career out of it. His research team won grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation in 2019 to develop waterless toilets to not only improve sanitation but also quality of life in developing countries. 

In this episode, Francis shares how toilets have improved the quality for humanity and the work that he is doing in sanitation.

TIME STAMPS

[00:04] Introduction to Francis de los Reyes.

[0:43] How Francis became interested in sanitation as an environmental engineer.

[1:56] What is fecal sludge?

[2:22] How Francis became aware of the issue of a lack of access to sanitation facilities in various parts of the world.

[4:27] Water and sanitation as a Sustainable Development Goal.

[6:40] History of toilets.

[10:09] Why westernised forms of plumbing may not be suitable in all places.

[12:52] Benefits of toilets beyond sanitation.

[14.18] What living healthier today means to Francis.

[15:36] Advice for his 18-year-old self.

Music and sound effects: Storyblocks.

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There are approximately 70,000 people worldwide living with the genetic condition cystic fibrosis. It causes a build-up of mucus in the lungs, digestive system and reproductive organs. American woman Caleigh Haber - Takayama is just one of the thousands of people living with the condition. Her husband Bryan Takayama has a background in strategy and logistics which has been tremendously resourceful in Caleigh’s care. This is their story for the Healthier Today podcast.

TIME STAMPS

[00:04] Introduction to Caleigh Haber Takayama + Bryan Takayama.

[4:19] How Bryan developed his caring nature.

[6:58] How cystic fibrosis influenced Caleigh’s ability to travel. 

[8:07] Caleigh’s experience working as a chef.

[9:16] The career Bryan wanted to pursue when he was younger.

[10:32] What the amazing people in Caleigh’s life taught her about what it means to be a good person.

[12:25] How Caleigh and Bryan met.

[16:20] What Bryan loves about Caleigh.

[19:47] The balance between assistance and independence in a relationship.

[24:24] What goes into planning a trip?      

[27:54] Bucket lists.

[29:26] Parallels between the author’s experience of cancer in ‘Between Two Kingdoms and Caleigh’s experience with cystic fibrosis.

[32:11] How cystic fibrosis has changed the way Caleigh and Bryan think about time.

[34:29] What living healthier today means to Caleigh and Bryan.

[36:25] Advice for their 18-year-old selves.

[38:33] The story behind Caleigh and Bryan’s wedding day.

[44:11] Caleigh asks Jared what he would tell his 18-year old self.

[44:28] Bryan asks Jared what motivates him to do the Healthier Today podcast.

Music and sound effects: Storyblocks.

Photo credit: Caleigh Haber Takayama and Bryan Takayama (@Fight2Breathe).

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Preventable eye diseases are a major cause of blindness in India. In 1976, ophthalmologist Dr. Govindappa Venkataswamy, or Dr. V as he is affectionately known as, wanted to do something about this. Dr. V was inspired by the efficiency of the fast food industry and wondered if a similar model could be replicated in healthcare. His inspiration led to establishing an 11-bed hospital in Madurai, India known as Aravind Eye Hospital. Anyone who needs eye treatment is welcomed irrespective of their economic status. Today, Aravind Eye Care System is home to one of the largest eye hospitals in the world. Today on the podcast paediatric ophthalmologist Dr. Sathya Ravilla shares the story of Aravind.

TIME STAMPS

[00:03] Introduction to Aravind Eye Hospital and Dr. Sathya Ravilla.

[1:09] Why the founder of Aravind Eye Hospital was inspired by the fast-food industry.

[2:14] What is considered needless blindness?

[3:34] What are cataracts? What is glaucoma?

[4:39] History of intraocular lenses.

[7:10] How Aravind Eye Hospital became a business case study at a prestigious business school.

[10:37] How checklists and checkpoints assist with efficiency and safety.

[13:37] Innovative technology behind diagnosing and treating eye diseases.

[17.42] How vision influences quality of life.

[21:01] What living healthier today means to Sathya.

[22:30] Advice for her 18-year-old self.      

Music and sound effects: Storyblocks.

Photo credit: Dr. Sathya Ravilla / Aravind Eye Care System.

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