In this episode, we speak to Isabel Galiano, a certified cancer health coach to share more about her role to provide empathy and knowledge to cancer patients, and to guide patients on their healing journey.

Isabel Galiano shares all this and her incredible journey in this episode. 

Isabel Galiano was a successful CEO of a reputable radio station in Europe when she was faced with her first cancer diagnosis when she was just 32 years old. Since then, she has beaten cancer twice and studied extensively on how to support those who are diagnosed, in remission, or those who want to explore prevention. Armed with many certificates of study from Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Applied Functional Medicine for Clinical Practice, Foundation of Integrative Oncology and is currently studying Naturopathic medicine; Isabel's mission to provide the utmost support, knowledge and care to cancer patients and their loved ones on their healing journey. 

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In this episode, Sadhna Upadhya, yoga instructor of Sadhnas.com demystifies and explains the basics of what yoga is and what the different yoga classes that are usually offered, entail. 

Whilst getting into activewear and contorting my body into various positions hasn't really been on my wishlist, I feel like I'm going to be joining the club soon too. 

Still, the moment I look up a nearby studio and look at the long list of classes that are available, I start to feel that familiar anxiety rising up again.

Which one was for me? The complete novice, a beginner who has a multiple joint injuries and ongoing chronic issues. Hatha? Vinayasa? Astanga? Yin? Hot? What's the difference? Which one is for which type of person? 

They all say "suitable for beginners", but are they really? 

Sadhna Upadhya breaks it down for us.

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Sadhna Upadhya: https://sadhnas.com/about 

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We speak about optimizing our health and wellness but often neglect the concept of metabolic health. Various factors such as genetics, diet, medical history, stress, the environment, and physical activity can shape our metabolism and how we feel. 

Nutrition plays a huge role in metabolism. Metabolism relies upon adequate, balanced nutrients – carbohydrates, protein, fats, vitamins, minerals – to function optimally. Almost all the vitamins, all minerals, and some amino acids must be obtained from dietary sources.

How can we improve our health condition, and to better manage our existing health issues with the right nutrition? 

You will not want to miss this podcast episode with our expert guest, Ms. Katherine Khoo, nutrition therapist and founder of Aman Wellness, an organization that treats, teaches and equips its clients with the right knowledge for their journey towards wellbeing.

What to Expect

• The difference between a nutrition therapist and a nutritionist

Mentioned

Aman Wellness - http://amanwellness.sg/

Katherine’s profile - http://amanwellness.sg/about/

Rice bran oil - https://bit.ly/2ZIVEDG

Shubhra Sleep & Wellness Solutions - www.sfamilywellness.com

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Let’s face it. Regardless of our backgrounds, 2020 has been a crazy year of uncertainties and changes for all of us. 

In times like this, it is important more than ever to stay positive, mentally strong, and resilient. 

Finding time for yourself, peace and calm in the chaos of life can be a challenge, especially when you’re trying to balance work, social obligations, family, and personal life. 

We have also heard about the benefits of meditation and relaxation at some points in our lives. Studies around the world have shown that regular practice of meditation could help reduce anxiety, depression, insomnia, and general pain.

If you are looking to explore this idea further, stay on for our podcast episode conversation with Toby Ouvry as he shares about mindfulness, meditation, and Qigong. 

Like his background, Toby Ouvry is a man of many hats in the field of meditation and mindfulness. British by birth, Toby grew up in the Philippines, Portugal, Brasil and has been based in Singapore for the past 20 years. He is also... an artist, mindfulness coach, facilitator, TEDx speaker, Qigong practitioner, book author, and was even a buddhist monk specializing in the Tibetan Tradition. 

A dedicated practitioner of meditation and mindfulness for over twenty years, Toby is passionate about empowering people and organizations to greater levels of capability, effectiveness, creativity and wellbeing through the applied practice of mindfulness and meditation.

What to Expect

• Toby’s sharing on his interesting background

Mentioned

Toby’s website - http://tobyouvry.com/

Toby’s profile - http://tobyouvry.com/about/

Workshops and classes that Toby provides - http://tobyouvry.com/workshops-and-classes/

Shubhra Sleep & Wellness Solutions - www.sfamilywellness.com

Gardening can be a productive way to pass time, add greenery in your home, and potentially add on to our grocery stock, especially in the current situation when most of us are still working from home. Gardening is also a great way to keep kids entertained and engaged while reducing their time with digital screens. 

While most of us do not have the luxury of owning a spacious outdoor space to grow a garden, a small deck or patio is sufficient to bring in greenery by cultivating an indoor garden.

Tune in as we speak with Balan Gopal, a personal fitness trainer, and also an urban farmer. Featured by The Straits Times and Home and Decor magazine, the father of two has inspired many fellow Singaporeans living in apartments with his elevated garden of herbs and vegetables growing out of recycled soft drink bottles and Styrofoam boxes.

What to Expect

• How the concept of “Herb in a Garden” come about 

Mentioned

Herb in a Cup page https://herbinacup.com/

Earthworm Composting https://herbinacup.com/products/earthworm-compost-bin-my-little-composting-science-kit

Growing Workshops for Beginners https://herbinacup.com/products/herb-in-a-cup-urban-permaculture-workshop-grow-your-own-food-and-more

Shubhra Sleep & Wellness Solutions - www.sfamilywellness.com 

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All females across a lifespan, from the young athlete, the childbearing woman, the menopausal, and elderly woman receive benefit from physical therapy. 

The scope of practice is huge – encompassing the care of women in relation to childbirth, both antenatally and postnatally, to include all health concerns of women, including incontinence, pelvic or vaginal pain, and prenatal and postpartum musculoskeletal pain.

Although one in three women will experience urinary incontinence at some point in their lifetime, the topic of women’s health physiotherapy is often still considered taboo. 

In this episode, we have a chat with Francesca Ruddick, a senior therapist from Physio Down Under, Singapore’s first dedicated women’s health physiotherapy practice looking into common pelvic health concerns, including for some mommies, pregnancy and post-natal conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, pelvic girdle pain and blocked milk ducts.

What to Expect

• My personal experience on encountering pelvic floor health

Mentioned

Physio Down Under: http://physiodownunder.sg

Shubhra Sleep & Wellness Solutions: www.sfamilywellness.com

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Midwives are growing in popularity in recent years but their role is still largely misunderstood.

In many countries, midwifery is or often regarded as a fringe choice as “less than” when compared with OB-GYN care. But midwifery care has benefited mothers for centuries across various cultures now.

Today, we are speaking to Natasha Cullen, antenatal instructor and founder of “Beloved Bumps” organization. Natasha grew up in Singapore, and spent time in London to obtain her bachelor of science in Midwifery, and gained experience in top London hospitals, caring for women in both high and low-risk pregnancies. In 2012, she started the organization in London to provide women with interactive and unbiased pre and post-natal classes. In 2017, she brought the organization to Singapore to benefit mothers here.

What to Expect

• What exactly a midwife does throughout the course of a mother’s pregnancy

Mentioned

Beloved Bumps - https://belovedbumps.sg/)

Natasha’s profile  - https://belovedbumps.sg/about-us/team-and-partners/)

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Let’s face it – the process of childbirth is not exactly a walk in the park. Giving birth can be scary, daunting, and traumatizing for many women, especially for first-time mothers.

Women have traditionally been supported by a companion or a doula during childbirth, and there is good evidence this benefits both the woman and the baby, as recommended by the World Health Organization as well. 

Who is a doula, what do they do exactly… and do you need a doula?

Today, we are speaking to Johanna-Maria Wagner, President of “Doulas of Singapore” organization, and founder of the BumpWise community to answer these questions and more that you might have. 

“Doulas of Singapore” is a registered non-profit organization run by doulas who are professional birth workers certified with internationally renowned institutions on a voluntary basis.

What to Expect in This Episode

• The role of a “doula”

Mentioned

Bumpwise Singapore - https://www.facebook.com/pg/bumpwise/about/ 

Doulas of Singapore - http://www.doulasofsingapore.com/

Find a Doula here  -  http://www.doulasofsingapore.com/find-a-doula.html

Shubhra Sleep & Wellness Solutions - https://sfamilywellness.com/

Hey there, you found us! Thank you for dropping by. 

Some of you have already known me already but for new friends - welcome! My name is Shubhra Venneti, and I am a Personal Parenting Coach, and founder of S Family Wellness, where I offer professional sleep solutions for babies, children, and adults, as well as Kangatraining® and Baby Signs® programs. 

“Shift with Shubhra” podcast series is my new project started in 2020. During my own personal quest to learn more about growth in wellness, physical, and spiritual realms, I began to discover the different wellness modalities available to us. 

Join me every week as I share or have conversations with wellness experts and practitioners on various topics that dig deep into what nourishes our mind, body, and soul. 

Through this podcast, I hope to share the useful information that I have learned with you, and hopefully, the information will point you in the right direction, allowing you to get some answers that you may be having questions about too. 

I hope that you will enjoy these episodes as much as I did while meeting these wellness practitioners. If you find these videos useful, do forward them to a family or friend whom you feel might benefit from.

If you have any topic suggestions for me, please feel free to leave a comment or email me at [email protected]. 

If you are wellness practitioner and would like to have a chat with me, please contact me as well.  

What to Expect in This Episode

Why I started this podcast

How the idea "Shift" came about

What you can get out of this podcast series

What I do as a sleep consultant

Why sleep science is important 

Mentioned

Shubhra Sleep & Wellness Solutions: www.sfamilywellness.com 

Write to us: [email protected]