Virgin Active Minds

In this episode we speak to Dr Melissa Ree about all things sleep – what is it, why do we need it and how do we improve the quality of it. Melissa has worked in the insomnia and sleep field for 19 years. She completed her Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology and a Ph.D. at the University of Western Australia in 2001. Following this training Melissa worked at the University of Oxford as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow. During this time, she worked on a treatment trial for Cognitive Therapy for Chronic Insomnia. She then returned to Perth and has continued to be active in treatment, training, and research into the psychological aspects of poor sleep, in which she has published a number of papers on the subject. Melissa is director at Sleep Matters, which is a clinic that specialises in providing evidence-based treatment for insomnia and related disorders, both in-person and via telehealth.

https://www.sleepmattersperth.com.au/

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-ree/

Instagram: @sleepmattersclinic

Google Scholar: Melissa J Ree

In this episode we chat to Virgin Active Australia’s Yoga Head Coach, Kate Pippos, about her experience with Yoga and personal transformation. In life, Kate is many things: yogini, mama, story writer, sunshine lover, nature seeker, and pleasure maker. When Kate isn’t sipping herbal tea, delighting in dark chocolate, walking forests or diving into the ocean, she is pondering the path to healing and wholeness in the bath. Kate found Yoga in her late teens during a time of intense healing spurred by a mental health crisis and is now the Yoga Head Coach for Virgin Active Australia. Kate has dedicated her life and career to sharing a practice which has helped and continues to help her grow as a human being, and in this episode, we explore this in detail.

You can find Kate Pippos on Instagram @katepippos.

Change management transformational toolbox

In this episode we talk to Virgin Active Australia’s Pilates Head Coach, Alice Scott, about her journey with Pilates and the importance of finding your support system, aka your tribe. Alice was introduced to Mat Pilates in her living room as a shy teenager, just 16 years of age. This first instance ignited her burning curiosity to learn more about the practice, leading her to complete four different Pilates training courses, a pathway to a Science Degree and gave her the opportunity to teach overseas. Alice resonates strongly with the ethos of Joseph Pilates, that everyone can enjoy movement no matter your capability, and is a strong believer in providing space to cultivate a willing mindset. Alice is also embracing life as a parent, enjoying the wonders and challenges of raising her two year old son with her partner Miguel.

Find Alice on Instagram.

In this episode we chat with Rich Lucano and explore the psychology and emotionality of music, and the power and influence of music on exercise. Under his production moniker Phondupe, Rich creates a shadowy blend of warped, introspective electronica exploring the tug-of-wars of the mind. This fascination with the mind is driven by his work with The Indigo Project, the innovative mental health organisation for which he is the Music Director. In collaboration with founder and head psychologist Mary Hoang, Rich performs immersive sonic installations, and has showcased at the likes of Art Gallery of New South Wales, Vivid Sydney and most recently The Sydney Opera House. It's been a big start to 2021, with Rich releasing his debut album as Phondupe, titled ONYKIA, as well as a two-hour collection of original audio experiences to accompany the release of Indigo Project founder Mary Hoang’s first book, Darkness Is Golden. By day, Rich is a composer and sonic branding consultant, working with brands like Skype, Virgin and Absolut to craft sounds that enrich culture.

Find Rich at:

Spotify

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Soundcloud

Indigo X

Darkness is golden: Audio Experiences (Death Mediation)

Discover the links between nutrition and mindset, and the importance of a ‘big picture’ approach to health and wellness, in this informative and entertaining conversation with Krista Scott-Dixon, Director of Curriculum at Precision Nutrition. Mark and Krista discuss a range of pertinent topics from diet culture, social media influences and ‘deep health’, exploring the interconnectedness of a range of aspects of overall health. This episode provides valuable insights to guide you on your wellness journey.

In this episode, you'll learn about:

-How your mindset can influence your goals and ability to succeed. Sometimes what we think we want isn’t really what we’re after – how to re-examine our goals.

Our favourite quotable moment:

“The secret a lot of people don’t understand is that people with what seem to be ideal lives and physiques are either very selectively showing you only their greatest hits, or underneath it, they are coping with things like disordered eating, or addictive exercise behaviours…there’s often a dark side to what looks like the perfect life.” – Krista Scott-Dixon

Find Krista:

Her book Why Me Want Eat on Amazon Australia

PrecisionNutrition.com

Facebook

Instagram

Personal website: www.stumptuous.com

In this episode we chat with Paul Taylor about neuroscience and the brain, and the roles they play in all aspects of wellness including exercise, motivation, habit formation, achieving goals, being in flow, and the grand pursuit of happiness. Paul Taylor is a former British Royal Navy Aircrew Officer, Exercise Physiologist, Nutritionist, Neuroscientist and former adjunct professor at the University of San Francisco. He is the Director at the Mind Body Brain Performance Institute which has delivered training with companies such as Google, NAB, CBA, PWC and more. He’s the founder and executive director of Ritualize which is a workplace wellbeing company, founder and former owner of the Personal Training Academy, widely published author as well as a national & international speaker.

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MindBodyBrain

The MindBodyBrain Project Podcast

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In this episode we discuss the ancient traditional practice of Ayurveda and dive deep into the Dosha system with Rachel Zinman. Rachel has been practising Yoga since 1983, teaching since 1992 and teaching teachers since 2000. She’s studied with some of the most influential teachers in the west including Alan Finger and Mark Whitwell as well as immersing herself in the study of Vedanta. Rachel is the award winning author of Yoga for Diabetes, How to Manage your Health with Yoga and Ayurveda and writes for many online and in print magazines including Australian Yoga Journal and Australian Yoga Life. She is also an award winning musician and published poet. 

Find Rachel on:

instagram.com/

https://www.instagram.com/rachelyogi/

https://rachelzinmanyoga.com/

https://yogafordiabetesblog.com/