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This podcast covers some of the signs of depression, causes (physiological and psychological) as well as strategies to manage depression. Resource part of podcast is based on: centre for clinical intervention: http://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au
2. Sexual Health:
This podcast is hosted by Dr Shivi Rayar where she interviews her brother and colleague Dr Shiva Rayar, a GP In Sydney, on sexual health. The podcast covers some of the symptoms of sexually transmitted infection (STI’s), STI transmission, treatment options and prevention.
3. Nutrition:
This podcast is hosted by Dr Shivi Rayar where she interviews Glenn Cardwell, an advanced accredited practicing dietician on nutrition, various diets, impact of foods containing processed vs natural sugars, blue zone areas of the world, mushrooms and guilt free eating.
4. Cardiovascular Health:
This podcast is hosted by Dr Shivi Rayar where she interviews Dr Johan Janssen, a cardiologist who works at Western Cardiology, on preventative advice for cardiovascular disease (CVD). The podcast covers various areas such as the Mediterranean diet and impact on CVD, how cardiovascular health affects the brain, supplements (such as probiotics, omega 3’s), impact of alcohol on CV health and discussion on vegetarian/vegan diets.
5. Pelvic Floor:
This podcast is hosted by Dr Shivi Rayar where she interviews Karen Coburn a women’s health physiotherapist who works at Active Health Physiotherapy in Lesmurdie, on health issues surrounding the pelvic floor. This podcast focuses on issues that women face when the pelvic floor does not function optimally (incontinence, prolapse and dyspareunia) and how this can be addressed.
6. Alzheimer’s Disease:
This podcast involves a summary by Dr Shivi Rayar on the very informative and interesting article “Dietary and lifestyle guidelines for the prevention of Alzheimer’s Disease from the Journal “Neurobiology of Aging 35 (2014):S74-S78”. The podcast covers a summary of the 7 main guidelines (from the article) suggested at the International conference on Nutrition and the Brain, Washington DC to prevent Alzheimer’s Disease. Authors of this article: Barnard N, Bush A, Ceccarelli A, Cooper J, de Jager C, Erickson Kl, Fraser G, Kesler S, Levin S, Lucey B, Morris M and Squitti R.
7. Sleep:
This podcast involves a brief summary by Dr Shivi Rayar of some of the important information on sleep from the Centre for Clinical interventions website. It covers the importance of sleep, symptoms of poor sleep and tips to improve sleep. The podcast is based on the resource: Centre for Clinical Interventions at website: cci.health.wa.gov.au
8. Tiredness:
This podcast involves a short summary by Dr Shivi Rayar of some of the main points on tiredness based on chapter 75 on tiredness/fatigue from the book: John Murtagh’s general practice (5th edition). Pg 791-797 covering various causes of tiredness and assessment/investigations that can be done by a general practitioner to help identify these causes.
This podcast is hosted by Dr Shivi Rayar where she interviews Dr Fiona Foo, a cardiologist from Sydney Cardiology. The podcast focuses on women and cardiovascular (heart) health from 18yrs onwards discussing risk factors for heart disease, the impact of pregnancy and menopause on heart disease and lifestyle measures to prevent heart disease.
11. Falls Prevention Part 1:
Falls Prevention Part 1: This podcast is hosted by Dr Shivi Rayar where she interviews Rachel Meade and Sonya Clark from Injury Matters on reducing hazards indoors and outdoors as well as how a home can be assessed to make it safer. In addition, this podcast covers important aspects to consider regarding improving/maintaining balance and strength in terms of falls risk reduction. Resources: 1. https://injurymatters.org.au 2. Falls Risk Checklist: https://www.stayonyourfeet.com.au/home/falls-risk-checklist/ 3. Home Safety Checklist: https://www.stayonyourfeet.com.au/home/remove-hazards/
12. Fall Prevention Part 2:
Falls Prevention Part 2: This podcast is hosted by Dr Shivi Rayar and is a continuation of the previous podcast where she interviews Rachel Meade and Sonya Clark from Injury Matters on additional tips to reduce the risk of falls. This podcast focuses on safety tips regarding medications and alcohol intake. The podcast also gives practical tips on how to improve nutrition and have a healthy mind.
13. Gut Health:
This podcast is hosted by Dr Shivi Rayar where she interviews Dr Vincent Pedre who is a Medical Director of Pedre Integrative Health, Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner in a private practice in New York City and a faculty member of IFM, on the topic of gut health. Dr Vincent Pedre is also the author of the book “Happy Gut”. This podcast covers conversations on the importance of the gut microbiome, what factors impact gut health and how it can be improved, to impact our health in a positive way. The podcast was recorded at the IFM conference so there is background noise but the topic was so interesting an informative that it had to be shared with everyone!
14. Impact of emotions on the heart/brain connection and meditation:
This podcast is hosted by Dr Shivi Rayar where she interviews Monique Class, a certified family nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist in holistic health and wellness educator at the center for women’s health where she inspires patients to implement lifestyle changes to improve health. Monique is also an adjunct professor at the college of New Rochelle graduate school of nursing and a clinical instructor for Yale Graduate School of nursing. In this podcast we cover topics such as heart rate variability and the impact of different emotions on the heart’s electromagnetic field and brain. We also cover the effects of meditation and the effect of appreciation on electromagnetic fields. Please excuse any background sounds at (6.42-8.29) as this podcast was recorded at a conference.
15. Adolescent mental health, substance use and family/domestic violence:
This podcast is hosted by Dr Shivi Rayar where she interviews Owen Robinson on the topic of adolescent mental health, substance use and family domestic violence. Owen is counsellor who has a background of management of a branch of Relationships Australia, has worked in community adult mental health and as a school counsellor. He was a former vice-chair of the Eastern Region Domestic Violence Regional Committee in 2006 and has had an active involvement in a range of family and domestic violence initiatives over several years. The podcast covers signs of a mood disorder in adolescents, contributing factors to a mood disorder and substance use as well as the impact of family and domestic violence on an adolescent. In addition, sources of assistance in these areas are covered in this podcast.
Other resources: Mental Health Emergency Response Line Number: 1300 555 788 Headspace: young person-friendly mental health service: headspace.org.au Crisis Care: 92231111 Next Step Drug and Alcohol Services: 08 9219 1919 If homeless: Entrypointperth: 1800 124 684 Women’s Domestic violence helpline: 92231188
16. Omega Fatty Acids:
This podcast involves a short summary of the Omega fatty acids and how to incorporate health omega 3’s into your diet on a regular basis. Resources: 1. The UltraMind Solution. Mark Hyman. Pg 771-772 2. Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine: http//www.pcrm.org/health/health-topics/essential-fatty-acids 3. Becoming Vegan: Brenda Davis and Vesanto Melina. Pg 148-157. 2013. Summertown, Tennessee.
17. Gut Microbiome:
This podcast is hosted by Dr Shivi Rayar where she interviews Jo Coates on the topic of gut microbiome and practical tips to help improve the gut microbiome on a daily basis. Jo is a qualified naturopath with over 14 years of experience in health and wellness. She is experienced in treating a wide range of disorders and has a special interest in gastrointestinal health and the gut microbiome.
18. Nutrition and Cognitive Health:
This podcast is hosted by Dr Shivi Rayar, where she interviews Jan Purser on the topic of cognitive health. Jan is a naturopathic nutritionist, health writer and award winning author, who has been in practice since 1996. She has trained in the Bredesen protocol and at the Institute of functional medicine in USA. The podcast covers different nutrition tips to help improve cognition and prevent/minimize cognitive deterioration over the years ahead.
19. Trauma:
This podcast is hosted by Dr Shivi Rayar who interviews Alexandra Field on the topic of trauma, factors to consider when addressing trauma in an individual and helpful tips for people who are supporting someone who has experienced trauma. Alex is a counsellor, mental health practitioner and group workshops facilitator. She is experienced in treating adults and children in the area of mental health and has a special interest in treating people who have experienced trauma, of a complex nature or from a single incident.
20. Clearing the Mind Meditation:
This clearing the mind meditation is hosted by Dr Shivi Rayar to inspirational music created and played by Pavan Kumar Hari. It focuses on creating gratitude for the heart and releasing images/thoughts/feelings that do not serve us and remembering the choice that we have in creating a mental space that nourishes us internally.
21. The gifts that depression and anxiety bring:
This podcast is hosted by Dr Shivi Rayar and focuses on examining depression and anxiety from the perspective of understanding one’s self further and becoming aware of the gift that each experience holds for us, no matter how challenging or difficult it is at the time.
22. Meditation for helping to creating your best health
This very short daily meditation is created by Dr Shivi Rayar (under 3 mins) to help create a daily practice for at least 30 days, to create new neural circuits in the brain, for the healthiest version of yourself. The more you can ‘think’ and ‘feel’ the healthiest version of yourself and be (carry out actions) the healthiest version of yourself, the more the body follows the ‘program’ you put into it.
23. Connecting back to ourselves
This podcast is a conversation between myself, Dr Shiva Rayar (my brother) and my mother (Sharrada Rayar). We share how disconnection within ourselves can occur as a result of various experiences and that we can connect back to ourselves in any moment in time. The past does not have to define us!!
Dr Shivi Rayar 