Wisdom for Wellbeing: Mind-Body Psychology and Somatic Skills for Healing and Growth

This episode is a bit different to the others, which have all aimed to support your knowledge and cultivation of wellbeing skills. This episode is about providing sign posts to specific episodes in Season One that may support you in cultivating wellbeing during these unusual COVID19 times.

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Dr. Nashat Latib, board certified emergency medicine physician, trained in functional medicine and integrative health, discusses ways to maintain your wellness during Coronavirus (COVID-19). Dr. Latib explains what exactly COVID-19 is, and why hand-washing and social distancing work so well. She also explains how you can 'upgrade your health' and enhance your immunity with daily strategies and supplements. 

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Dr. Emily K. Sandoz, author, Professor and Clinical Psychologist, discusses her journey to a regular home yoga practice and explores how yoga is an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) consistent practice. This episode is particularly inspiring if you are thinking of how you might introduce mindful movement into your life at home, as Dr. Sandoz shares how she got started with YouTube videos and 10 minute practices in the context of having three kids and limited financial resources. Further, you will find Dr. Sandoz eloquently conceptualises how a yoga practice enhances psychological flexibility - one of the big predictors of wellbeing.

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Dr. Heather Moday is a board certified physician specialising in allergies and immunology, and trained in both Functional and Integrative medicine. In today's episode Dr. Moday explains what exactly COVID-19 is, how your immune system works, and ways that you can enhance your immunity (both in terms of lifestyle factors and nutritional supplementation).

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Dr. Chantell Douglass is a clinical psychologist, yoga and meditation teacher, and compassionate human. In today's episode shes hares her journey from exploring mindfulness academically to turning her exploration inward through her own practice - all based on the compelling research she was compiling. This interview is so timely, given the increasing social distancing there is an opportunity to turn inwards and navigate new ways around the 'old brain' structures to connecting with your compassion (for yourself and others). To support you through all of the COVID19 uncertainty, Dr. Douglas offers a beautiful meditation at the end of this episode.

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Dr. Jessica Borushock is a registered clinical and health psychologist, author, and wellness enthusiast who introduces the concept of Whole Health. You probably already know there is a mind-body connection, but here you will see all the elements of your life link together. When you cultivate whole health, you ultimately thrive! Dr. Jessica will talk you through the very real balances of being human, and help you get clear on your values (you might not be wanting to get fit for the reasons you first think!).

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Holly Yates MS, LPC, Certified FAP Trainer, shares with you how your emotions are 'data' and ways to cultivate new relationships with the uncomfortable ones. Holly also introduces you to the importance of understanding context and practicing the acceptance and mindfulness that underpin 'third-wave' therapies. This episode will be particularly useful for you in understanding ways to maintain important relationships, move towards your values, and better understand helpful psychological frameworks (FAP, ACT & DBT). 

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Do you experience strong feelings of guilt, shame, anger, worry, or other uncomfortable emotions? Well then, this episode discusses suffering, pain, and the universality of these experiences. It considers the evolutionary history of your brain's negativity bias, and introduces you to mindful self-compassion as a strategy to cultivate wellbeing, as well as to improve your performance in many of life's important domains. 

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Dr. Davidson is a Psychologist, a Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator, and a Yoga Teacher. In this episode she shares the Daring Way™ principles developed by Dr. Brené Brown to help you build courage, shame resilience and uncover the power of your vulnerability. If shame has ever held you back from living your truth, this is the episode for you!

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Tiffany Rochester, a Clinical Psychologist working in private practice in Western Australia, shares with you the 'Matrix Pill' of seeing all your relationships as systems. Tiffany also explores why it is so important to get comfortable with having emotions such as anxiety and sadness, particularly when you are parenting. This episode is important given our 'happy seeking' culture and the negative impact this can actually have on your ability to thrive in your life. Tiffany also shares what it means to be on 'the same mountain' - which an incredibly connecting and soothing perspective.

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