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Dotiv The Podcast

Dotiv the Podcast (DTP) is birthed under Dotiv, a Marketplace for Complementary & Alternative Healthcare. Through open and transparent discussions, DTP's hosts, Guni and Thasha interview healthcare specialists; unravelling all things around integrative healthcare. Their goal is to facilitate a shift in consciousness and encourage agency around individual healthcare and wellness.

Meet Amani, Nutritional Therapist & Functional Medicine Practitioner specialised in Gut health.

She helps clients better manage or even reverse their chronic conditions by getting to the root causes of their symptoms. Her passion for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine started in her twenties when she suffered from Candida overgrowth and was able to reverse her condition by rebalancing her gut in a holistic way.

In this week's episode, we cover some useful tips to hack our productivity, using nutrition. The key questions/points covered include:

What's the impact of screen time on our productivity?
Is Caffeine as effective for our productivity?
- How is caffeine metabolised in our body?
- The right timing, and order to consume coffee
- Caffeine and exercise
What's the impact of hydration and types of food on our productivity?
Does our sleep impact our productivity?
How does hormonal health affect our productivity? Is it the same for men and women?
How much can alcohol from prior nights affect our efficiency?
- Strategic ways of consuming alcohol so it doesn't severely affect our experience

Amani also runs a virtual gut health clinic and has successfully helped more than 250 clients all over the world. She offers a course on digestion hosted on LinkedIn and hosts corporate wellness workshops for companies such as Soho House, TikTok and LinkedIn.

Her favourite quote is : ''Listen to your body when it whispers so you won't have to hear it scream''

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Meet the next guest on Dotiv The Podcast - Rachel Lai 🙌🏾!

With 12 years experience in marketing communications, Rachel is passionate about mindful leadership, creative thinking and purposeful collaborations. A globetrotter who majored in International Relations & Communications at Monash University Malaysia, she has worked for global businesses in China, United States, Indonesia & Kuala Lumpur.

Rachel specialises in branding and communications for lifestyle, hospitality, fashion, wellness and travel brands as well as non-profit organizations through Wavemakers.co, a regional boutique marketing agency that she co-founded alongside her college friend and business partner.

Attesting to the power of humanity, Rachel supports a network of like-minded individuals to help them understand and deliver their ‘why, what and how’ both professionally and personally. After becoming a certified yoga teacher in 2019, she decided to build the culture of wellbeing at work through Karma Marketing, a not-for-profit community initiative that aims to unite and guide marketers across South East Asia through circular kindness and holistic development.

In our episode with Rachel this week, we cover the following:
- How to make career transitions when you're not sure how to go about it?

Identifying where you are
Being okay with disappointing people
Taking a break
Being comfortable with failure
How to define our personal brand?
Identifying our values
Practicing self-inquiry
Reconnecting with the self
Blocks/ barriers we may experience
When do we know we've hit our personal brand?
Not-so -rapid - Rapid fire questions😂😂

To connect/ work with Rachel further, you can click one of these links!- Consultancy Services
- Community Initiative
- Personal Instagram

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This week, we have the amazing Vaishali Patel on DTP!

Vaishali Patel is a proven-expert in helping people transform their inner world to discover who they truly are and own their voice. She was invited to do a TEDx talk on using creative expression to become self-aware and heal through the body.

Vaishali is also a Certiﬁed Life Coach, NLP Practitioner, Reiki master and has nearly two decades of leadership experience in corporate marketing and communication. Vaishali is publishing a book on empowering women to solo travel.

So in this week's episode, we get into our feelings a little , and talk about the struggles we face with expressing our feelings! especially when we're deep in our feels. Key areas covered:

Why expressing feelings is hard for Vaishali, Guni & Thasha
- Unpacking some trauma
- Which settings / circumstances feel easier to express in
- Addressing the environment factor in expressing feelings
Verbal vs Non-verbal therapy
- How verbal therapy helps
- How non-verbal therapy is complementary or more encouraging to people accessing their feelings
- Types of activities that can be used as non-verbal therapy
Key tools/ routines/ habits that are helpful to practice expressing

If you'd like to connect with Vaishali, you can follow her on Instagram or LinkedIn

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Have you been to a holistic retreat before? How do you know if it's for you?

Check out our special episode this month where Guni & Thasha speak about a retreat Dotiv is hosting in November 2023.

This short episode will give you insight to the intention of this retreat and the overall format of the retreat.

We answer the most common questions asked - when is it? where is it? what will be achieved as a result of going? and a few others along the line.

if this interests you, you can register following the link below, and we'll reach out to you to discuss / organize the rest :----- Register here for a Holistic Retreat in Weligama !

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This week, we have the incredible Seem Anand on DTP!

Seema is an Author, storyteller, Mythologist, focusing on the women’s narrative, with a special expertise on the erotic literatures of ancient India.

So, one of the crisis we face everyday is one that can get little steamy ----should we be maintaining monogamous sexual partnerships? should we exploring into the vast open space of non-monogamous sexual partnerships?
Seema helps us unpack this, answering some of the following key questions:

What's a monogamous relationship?
Should/ can women be in non-monogamous sexual partnerships ?
What are the challenges that come up when exploring these curiosities?
Does the Kama sutra comment about relationship formats?
How can we find pleasure

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This week we explore the crisis of becoming a parent with our guests Keely Seaverson - a surrogacy expert along with a couple who became parents via surrogacy - Khaleel & Kirk.

Keely is a surrogacy expert, Founder of Collective Surrogacy, and also an attorney specializing in the area of third party family formation. She has guided over 1,000 parents and surrogates through their surrogacy journeys since 2006. Keely is also a Surrogacy Coach who assists parents by providing them with objective advice and guidance.

In this week's episode we explore these key points:

The intention and discussions that led to wanting a baby
Why surrogacy instead of adoption or fostering?- What are the steps in the surrogacy process?
Discussion on choosing a surrogate and egg donor - the mapping out of personal values to decide on this

What happens post-delivery?

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Sunny Sekhon is a Love coach, specializing in helping people break out of negative patterns to help them find lasting love. He is a Tony Robbins-trained coach, NLP and Timeline therapy specialist and Author. Sunny Sekhon focuses on solving suffering in the world caused by loneliness and seperation and has a goal to help over 18 million people in this life time.

Key Sections in the episode:

Getting real with ourselves and answering the questions:
Who are we marrying for?
Why are we marrying?
Defining what marriage can look like:
Setting clear boundaries
Cultural expectations
Families coming together
Creating a deeper bond with someone. Committing to that person.
The illusion of the one. Are you ready to grow and support growth together?
Pressures of marriage, any differences of experiences between genders?
Biological clock
Society and cultural expectations
Our own behaviours around commitment. avoidant vs anxious.
Are you in your young or mature phase as you are dating?
Letting go of the hurt and attachment of the relationship outcome.
Love yourself first

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**Welcome everyone and Happy 2023!!

So 2023 is here, and we've switched up our narrative a little!

This year, we'll be exploring lifestyle medicine from the perspective of exploring daily crises that we face!

We can't wait to share with you what we have lined up for this year!**

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Meet our next guest on Dotiv The Podcast - Rick Olderman

Rick Olderman is a sports and Orthopedic Physical Therapist with more than 25 years experience that specializes in helping people with chronic pain experience a pain-free life. Rick has written the popular Fixing You® series of books to help people with chronic pain or injuries. Rick's mission is to show you how to live completely pain-free without the need for medication.

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In this week's episode, we speak about back pain ! The key points covered include:

Defining Back pain
How to identify if you have back pain? (Practical test)
How to spot lower back pain vs upper or middle back pain?
What systems are involved in back pain?
What demographics are more inclined to develop back pain?
Key action points to help your self today**

Rick graduated with his Master’s Degree from The Krannert School of Physical Therapy at the University of Indianapolis in 1996. His clinic in lovely Denver, Colorado was famous for being the place that people went when all other treatments failed. He is one of the top professionals in the U.S. when it comes to understanding recurring injuries and chronic musculoskeletal pain. He wants to enhance quality of life by helping people fix their pain once and for all.

Rick wants to change how we understand and teach Orthopedic physical therapy throughout all health and wellness education. He wants the fundamental understanding about how the body works to create and solve pain to be available to everyone.

You can connect with Rick on any of the following platforms - Rick's Website/ Rick's Facebook/ Talk About Pain Podcast

Courses/Ongoing Programs Rick Runs
- Fixing You Home Course here.
- Fixing You Method for Health Professionals

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Meet our next guest on Dotiv The Podcast - Dr. Ana Freire

Dr. Ana is a licensed Medical Doctor turned Naturopathic Doctor, working in Brampton, Ontario, Canada. With a special interest in gut and mental health, she thrives on being able to provide individualized treatment to each of her patients through the use of various tools including lifestyle and dietary counselling, supplementation, and acupuncture.

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In this week's episode, we cover the following points:**

What is Acid Reflux?
How does Acid Reflux occur?
What are the common ways to get Acid Reflux?
What are the common symptoms of Acid Reflux?
Is Acid Reflux permanent/ irreversible?
What foods/drinks commonly trigger Acid Reflux?
What are steps to take to reduce the likelihood of getting Acid Reflux?

Dr. Ana Freire is in good standing with the College of Naturopaths of Ontario (CONO) and is a professional member of the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND) and the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND).

Dr. Ana earned her master’s and medical degree at the University of Porto in Portugal. However, she yearned to broaden her knowledge and bridge the gap in patient care. Wanting to provide a more comprehensive approach to patient management, Dr. Ana embarked on a new journey in Naturopathic Medicine.

Health and wellness, to Dr. Ana, embodies not only mere physical health, but also it’s full integration with mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. She recognizes that each patient has a unique story, with equally unique health concerns.

To Connect with Dr. Ana on Instagram / Facebook - You can find her @dranaraquelnd!

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Meet our next guest on Dotiv The Podcast - Haya Al-Hejailan !!

Haya is a wellbeing coach, positive psychology practitioner and psychedelic integrationist. She holds a B.A. in psychology from Claremont McKenna College where she focused her senior thesis on the clinical uses of psychedelics.

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For this week's episode, we answer the following:

Brief overview of psychedelics & history
What is Psilocybin?
What are its benefits from a clinical perspective? Risks?
What does a standard assisted process look like?
What are the general stages in a psilocybin experience?

Haya recently received her Masters in Applied Positive Psychology and coaching psychology , with a dissertation research project exploring the impact of psychedelic use on wellbeing in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Haya is co-directing and co-producing The Psychedelic Renaissance Documentary and works as an events planner for The Psychedelic Society UK.

She has previously worked as an administrator with Synthesis retreats and was involved with the French psychedelic society. Haya intends to dedicate her career in the field to help bridge the gap between psychedelic science and cultures in the SWANA/MENA region (South West Asia and North Africa/Middle East and North Africa).

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This week we debrief the entire Triathlon experience with our Resident "Amateur Athlete" - Guni D!

We speak about her entire Triathlon process from pre-training, race day to the days post- race day !!

Guni shares her most memorable moments on race day, from the advice of guests that came to her during the race, to some of her challenges and how she navigated it all!

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We kick off Season 2 with a special episode in partnership with the South Asian Heritage Month UK Organization ( @southasianheritagemonth_uk).

We invited healthcare professionals, Dr. Gaya Gamhewage and Nibarna Kannathasan, to have an open dialogue with DTP hosts Guni and Thasha about what it's like to be women within the Sri Lankan Diaspora.

They key questions answered:

How did being Sri Lankan translate in your daily life?
What makes you most proud of being Sri Lankan?
What makes you least proud of being Sri Lankan?
How does being Sri Lankan show up in your professional life in the healthcare industry?
How does your Sri Lankan values show up in dating/ romantic relationships?
If given a chance, would you move back/ move to Sri Lanka?

More about Dr. Gaya: *Dr. Gaya Gamhewage is a qualified Medical Doctor who works with the World Health Organization (WHO) and is based in Switzerland. She holds a Masters Degree in International Health and International Policy Making and Negotiation. At the WHO, she leads all Learning, Training and Capacity Building initiatives in the Health Emergencies Program, and is a Certified Life Coach and expert in Adult Learning, Conflict Management and Negotiation. Gaya is also the Co-Founder of the Social Enterprise, The Wisdom House, where she combines her wealth of professional experience with her passion to help people learn and grow.

To connect with Dr. Gaya and her work, visit the Wisdom House Website
More about Nibarna:
Nibarna Kannathasan is a BACP accredited psychotherapist working from an integrative and transcultural approach. She takes a specific interest in exploring accessible therapy that works from a transcultural and collective approach which places an importance on heritage and migration journeys.*

She currently works with survivors of rape and sexual assault within the NHS, supporting them from a trauma informed approach. Nibarna is also a trustee at ANBU UK (Abuse Never Becomes Us), a charity working with survivors of child sexual abuse in the Tamil community and focuses on culturally sensitive therapeutic interventions.

Nibarna has a small private practice, Nevana Wellbeing, where she offers therapy which contextualises clients within their heritages. Her current doctoral research focuses on bridging the acculturation gap between generations within the Tamil community following migration from Sri Lanka to the UK.

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Meet our next guest on Dotiv The Podcast - Sonja Shah-Williams !

Sonja is the founder of her private Ayurvedic practice, Anala and is also the Governor of a primary school in London, where she focuses on safeguarding and the wellbeing of her students. She has also launched her own Ayurvedic body oils (which she hand blends) and recently, homemade Ghee.

In our episode with Sonja, we speak about:

What nutrition in school looked like for her
How nutrition in schools have changed, and potential reasons why
Why it's important to be intentional with nutrition in primary schools (Gut-Brain axis)
The reasons why parents can focus on nutrition and routine as a stepping stone
The Ayurvedic take on Play time for children
How to take action immediately

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Sonja studied and completed her Ayurvedic degree in London, which included an internship at a teaching hospital in India, almost 10 years ago. Her main areas of focus are 1-1 consultations, teaching, and talks. made from the raw, organic milk of grass fed, small breed, free roaming happy cows. Sonja is passionate about the principles of ancient Ayurveda, and brings the knowledge contained within it to modern human beings.

To connect with Sonja, you can reach her on Instagram - @AnalaAyurvedicHealth or on her website Anala -- here .

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Meet our next guest on Dotiv The Podcast -Kelsie Johnson !

Kelsie is a triathlete competing from sprint to middle distance triathlons, who also lectures at Sports Nutrition and Physiology at a University.

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In this week's episode, we speak about the following:

Costs related to Triathlon Events - From Gear, Participation costs to Logistic charges
How to prep in the days leading up to the event & for event day
- Training intensity few days before the event
- Sleep schedule during the week leading up to the event
- Carb loading strategy
- Nutrition for event day
Logistics planning for event (timing of food/ organizing transport)
Mindset - how to feed your mind to address pre-event jitters
The wind-down after the event both physically and mentally

To connect with Kelsie, you can reach her on social media - @kelsieolivia94
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Meet our next guest on Dotiv The Podcast - Fareeha Jay!

Fareeha is an anthropologist turned Dietitian based in Plymouth, who currently runs her own private practice where she consults/ coaches clients across the globe. Fareeha also works with the NHS as a Diabetes Specialist, and has a special interest in South Asian diets.

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In this week's episode, we speak about / answer the following:

What is fasting?
What is intermittent fasting?
What are the benefits and risk factors to Intermittent Fasting?
Is intermittent fasting healthy? Why has it become so popular?
A brief overview of the mindset around diet culture?
How can we avoid this mindset for future?

As a Diabetes Specialist in the NHS for the last 5 years, her work is focused on delivering educational sessions to people newly diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes.

Fareeha's special interest in South Asian diets ultimately led her to develop the South Asian Eatwell Guide.

She has expertise in healthy eating and sustainable diets for ethnic minority groups, where she uses evidence-based nutrition to support communication messages to the same target group, resulting in a larger social media following.

In recent times, Fareeha has also conducted talks on sustainable eating, immune optimisation, and healthy eating on a budget. She has also run talks/ workshops to community groups, organisations and schools on varied topics around nutrition.

To connect with Fareeha, you can reach her on her Instagram - Dietitian Fareeha.

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Meet our next guest on Dotiv The Podcast - Elle Fox!

Elle Fox is a Naturopath, Author, Researcher and Lecturer, with a background in Medicine and Education. She has 30 years’ experience treating people with a range of health issues, but often focused on Gastrointestinal and Behavioural Challenges.

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The key areas discussed in this episode include:

What the fermentation process is & examples of fermented foods
The purpose of fermented foods in our diet
Are fermented foods suitable for children
How to incorporate more fermented foods in our diet
How to make a Sourdough starter and Kombucha

Elle has been running her own private natural health practice since the mid 1990s . She is the founder and Clinic Director of her Integrative Medicine Practice and has supported well over 20,000 individuals with chronic pain, adrenal issues, chronic fatigue, gut and skin-related conditions, dysbiosis, depression and anxiety.

She firmly believes that cheap food is expensive food; it depletes us of resources and leaves us broke on every level. Elle is very passionate about, and does charity work to support local, sustainable, ethically managed farming, food quality and fair earnings for the most important assets around - farmers and the land they are custodians of.

To connect with Elle, send her a message here !

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Meet our next guest on Dotiv The Podcast - Dominica Collis!

Dominica is a Master Herbalist, Naturopath, Iridologist, Nutritional Therapist, Trainer of the Soul Body Fusion® method, and teacher of Slavic Gymnastics. She is also the owner and founder of her 2 businesses, Wellness Alchemy and Surrey Organics.

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Wellness Alchemy is Dominica's private practice where she provides individual naturopathic and nutritional consultations, meal plans, training and courses for individuals and companies.

Surrey Organics is an organic vegan herbal cosmetics and dietary supplements company.

In our episode with Dominca, we explore the following:

Definition of a herb
Difference between herb and spice
How & where to forage for herbs
What are must have herbs in our home
How to start the process to incorporate more herbs in our cooking

For almost 10 years, Dominica has been exploring the secrets of natural medicine, studying various holistic approaches originating from Europe and other parts of the world. She constantly expands her knowledge by studying health in practice, and conducting numerous individual sessions and training.

She is also the author of the book "Greenlicious Cookbook", which introduces the reader to the secrets of the plant-based diet through nearly 100 quick, easy and delicious recipes, and explains how to balance it and use it to improve our health.

To connect with Dominica, you can contact her on Instagram - @WellnessAlchemyHub or here !

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Meet our next guest on Dotiv The Podcast - Simi Godagama !

Simi is a multifaceted Professional who studied Osteopathic, Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine, and is qualified as an Ayurvedic Practitioner and Acupuncturist!

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She is also the founder of @rurifoundation - a non-profit organization that supports child protection in Sri Lanka, and also the author of the children's book - Sully's Glow.

As a mother who conceived her twins via IVF, Simi shares her story and gives us context to the challenges she faced in deciding to conceive via IVF as a Natural Medicine Practitioner.

In our episode this week, we cover the key areas:

The pressure of having to conceive naturally
The treatment options considered via the 'Natural' route before considering IVF
The internal battle/ challenge Simi faced in deciding to conceive via IVF
How natural/ traditional medicine supported her IVF Journey
The mindset/ thought process adopted to navigate the emotional journey

Simi is the Executive Board Director of The British Ayurvedic Medical Council, Chair of the Information & Communication Committee, Director and Owner of The Little Buckingham Clinic, a Child Protection Activist, South Asian Women’s Health Advocate, and also an Exhibited and Commissioned Artist.

To consult with Simi, you can try the following:

Drop Simi a Message
Follow LBC

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Meet the next Founder Series Guest on Dotiv The Podcast - Andy Chan!

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Andy is a certified strength & conditioning specialist and educator. Drawing on his master’s degree in Exercise Science and influenced by his 10-year stay in the United States, Andy has a unique outlook on health and athletic performance. He is also the Co-Author to the newly released book - Dynamic Balance which looks at the interconnectedness of diet, emotions, and training through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

In this episode, Guni speaks to Andy on the following:

Concept of Ying and Yang
Eating to what's local and culturally appropriate based on your environment
Flight or Fight and Rest & Digest
Being Agile & Adaptable
Training in isolation vs total body movements
How does recovery tie into training efficiency
Andy's experience as a minority ethnic group in Sport & Fitness industry in USA

Andy also teaches educational courses at the National Academy of Sports Medicine, TRX, Trigger Point Performance, and Power Plate. He has also made guest appearances on Hong Kong television shows and presents at different public fitness events.

To connect with Andy, you can find him here --- Contact Andy . You can also purchase Andy's book here -- Dynamic Balance !

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Dynamic Balance

Meet our next guest on Dotiv The Podcast - Dr. Jasmeen Kaur Mehta Jhajj - a General Practitioner, and qualified Naturopathic Nutritional Therapist based out of London, UK. She is also the founder of Imperial Health and Nutrition UK.

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In our episode this week, we cover the following:

What PCOS is & Common symptoms of PCOS
Factors that cause PCOS and factors that exaggerate it
Western Medical model to approaching PCOS treatment so women can get pregnant
Naturopathic model to approaching PCOS treatment so women can get pregnant
- Nutritional principles to apply
- Lifestyle principles to apply
- Supplements
3 practical ways for women to address their PCOS so they can get pregnant
Why PCOS is more common in ethnic minorities?

Dr. Jhajj is also known as a Medical Nutritional Therapist and works closely with her patients and clients to use nutrition as a preventive tool to restore and maintain their health and vitality. At Imperial Health, she work with clients on a one to one basis to create individualised protocols with a range of medical conditions.

To consult with Dr. Jhajj, you can try the following:

Drop Dr. Jhajj a Message
Follow Docotrjas.nutrition

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Meet our next guest on Dotiv The Podcast - Tharshini Nirmalarajah - a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and founder of Fertile Seeds of Life - a Melbourne (Australia) based TCM Fertility Clinic.

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Dr. Tharshini's specialisation is in fertility, hormones and the womb and is passionate about women's health and helping couples conceive. Her focus areas include, Gynaecology, Fertility, Hormonal Imbalances, Menopause & Hysterectomies,

Dr. Tharshini was also featured on Awake TV network in the US (which also featured Deepak Chopra), and hosted a 12 part episode series called, The Gift of energetic fertility healing which was live streamed around the world.

In our episode with Dr. Tharshini, we speak about the following:

Definition of an early pregnancy/ miscarriage means
Signs to identify if a miscarriage is happening
Factors that impact the likelihood of a miscarriage - Genetics vs Lifestyle
TCM perspective on a body's experience of a miscarriage when happening & after it occurs
- Physical Considerations
- Emotional/ Mental Considerations
Getting closure from experiencing an early pregnancy loss
Steps to take to minimize the risk of miscarriages

With over 17 years of experience in the health industry, Dr. Tharshini's mission and vision is all about helping women address and heal health problems in the womb, to better understand their bodies, and help couples understand that their fertility is way more than their age and lab results.

For a full list of services, you can check out Dr. Tharshini's clinic - Fertile Seeds of Life . Alternatively, you can reach out/ connect with her directly on social media - Instagram - @dr_tharshini

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Meet our next guest on Dotiv The Podcast - Counselling Psychologist - Dr. Umesh Joshi.

Dr. Umesh is a registered Counselling Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the British Psychological Society (BPS) with over 9 years of experience. He has worked with children, adolescents, and adults from diverse backgrounds on their mental health.

In this episode, Guni & Thasha speak with Dr. Umesh on the following:

What is cultural identity?
Conflicts with cultural identity and examples of how it looks like
The Psychological/ Mental Health impact of having cultural identity conflicts
- The concept of Splitting
- The concept of Code-Switching
- The Social Graces Theory
- Intersectionality
Impact of cultural identity conflict on physical health
Difference between Western vs Eastern cultures , and how that impacts Cultural Identity
3 Practical solutions to navigate the experience of conflicting cultural identities

Dr. Umesh believes that everybody deserves the right to access mental health services that meets their needs and is passionate about offering clients a safe space and an approach that works for them. His research interests are in diversity issues and developing the skills of healthcare professionals to be able to work with diversity. He aspires to use his educational and practical experiences to contribute to the therapeutic community through a combination of therapeutic work and research.

To connect with Dr. Umesh, you can reach out to him on:

Contact Dr. Umesh for services - South Asian Therapists
Instagram - Safe Psychology
Website - Safe Psychology

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Meet Mara Hafezi - our 3rd Founder Series guest!

Mara is a fitness trainer, mindset coach, cyclist and runner who specializes in working with women of colour (WOC), in addition to her day-job in the corporate sphere. She is also the sports co-lead at South Asian Heritage Month.

In this episode, Guni chats to Mara about the following:

Importance of strength training in her Triathlon preparation
What types of strength training to do (with examples)
How frequent Strength Training should be
Strength training during Ramadhan
Reasons why strength training is overlooked
Importance diversity and inclusion in sport is lacking, and why its important to have it
Her aspirations as a WOC in sport, for all WOC

Mara is passionate about helping women become stronger physically and mentally, and hopes that through her coaching, she can be their guide in cultivating a growth mindset. She is passionate about guiding WOC become more active and works closely with sports brands and organisations to create more inclusion.

To connect with Mara/ engage in her services, reach out to her via @mara.thefitlondoner

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Meet our next guest - Dr. Wendy Molefi. She is a highly experienced GP and Menopause Specialist with the British Menopause Society Advanced Menopause Specialist Certificate. She is also the owner of Vital Wellness Clinic; a specialist menopause clinic based in Hertfordshire, UK.

Wendy has a special interest in the psychological impact of the menopause on women’s quality of life, and with her background in wellness coaching and mindfulness teaching, she brings a holistic and preventative approach to her clinical practice and menopause service.

In our episode with Wendy, we discuss the following:

What Menopause is
When we should start talking about menopause
How menopause affects the physical health of women
How menopause
How to navigate Menopause with mindfulness

Wendy also delivers teaching sessions on the menopause for fellow healthcare professionals, facilitates charitable community based menopause workshops to empower women with knowledge about the menopause and delivers talks in the corporate environment about menopause in the workplace.

Wendy holds a Masters degree in Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) from the University of Oxford. Her dissertation on ‘The role of Mindfulness Based Intervention in facilitating psychological adjustment in the menopause’ was published in the British Menopause Society Journal and presented at the International Mindfulness Conference in South Africa in 2019.

To Connect with Wendy, you can try any of the following:

Instagram - @vitalwellnessclinc @themindfulgp
Facebook @vwcwellness
Twitter @vwc_wellness

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Meet Krishna K. Vellasamy - a.k.a. Krish Vells - a graduate Psychologist currently completing a (Western) Doctorate in Chartered Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy, specialising in LGBTQ, BAME, Addiction and Generational Trauma.

Currently, he is working therapeutically with Sri Lankan Tamil Refugee Diaspora, BAME, Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) in the Tamil Community and with Positive East - an organisation that specialises in HIV, in London.

In this episode with Krishna, we cover the following:

Breaking down what intimacy means
How people show up on dating platforms
How dating is a privilege
If there is a possibility that our unfulfilled childhood needs are projected onto dating platforms
Understanding examples of intentions of being on online dating platforms, with reference to dynamics in popular Netflix Documentary 'The Tinder Swindler'.
4 Key questions learned from Oprah for intimacy
Top tips on how to build intimacy

Krish believes that its time to stop talking about cultural appropriation and live a life of cultural appreciation especially in the therapeutic industry. He intends to specialise in Indian Sub Continent, including Sri Lankan Diaspora building on Western contemporary practises and Vedic approaches pertaining to Mind Body and Spirit.

You can connect with Krish here - Instagram @Krishvells

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Meet our next guest - James Tennant - A qualified Ayurvedic & Yoga Practitioner, who is the co-owner of Tejas Yoga studio in Chicago, IL.

In our episode with James we speak about the following:

Ayurvedic perspective to the qualities of the various seasonal changes
The impact of seasonal changes on to our well being and mindset
How the breath plays a role in navigating seasonal changes
Different types of breathing techniques and how it can be used, and the impact on your body
Solutions/ Tips on how to integrate your life with what is reflective in your environment

James's Background

James was exposed to yoga in 1996 through his first spiritual mentor Jeri
Lucas, who continues to inspire him today. He studied Ayurvedic Medicine at the Ayurvedic Institute from 2006-2008 with the renowned Dr. Vasant Lad, M.A. Sc.

James is also an ordained reverend through Ron Brown Grayson, PhD in Universal Studies, co-founder of Source Legacy. He has been sharing his knowledge on the system of yoga, pranayama, samyama, mantra, and ayurveda for over 15 years. He considers himself a perpetual student and continues to find inspiration through the students he teaches.

To Connect with James, try the following:

Contact James
Tejas Yoga Studio - Chicago, IL

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This week's guest is Suki Hon - a Naturopathic Doctor who focuses much of her practice on tackling highly prevalent modern-day conditions such as stress and burnout. Suki also covers issues such as low mood, anxiety, sleep concerns, digestive issues, insulin resistance, irregular/ painful periods, and very importantly, how to address it.

In our episode with Suki, we unpack the following:

What it means to be in a state of burnout
Impact on physical health/ how it shows up on the body
Impact on mental health/ mental state - how it shows up in the mind
How burnout impacts those in the BAME communities
Tools/ Solutions to navigate a state of burnout

Dr. Suki Hon offers a catalogue of free health & wellness resources on her website and can be accessed here (www.sukihon.com/resources).

Suki believes that by addressing the key pillars of health (nutrition/digestion, movement, stress, sleep), we can build the foundations we need to lead a healthy and well-balanced lifestyle.

Suki is also passionate about creating equal health opportunities by increasing accessibility to naturopathic care. In considering the physical, mental, environmental, socioeconomic, cultural, and racial aspects, Suki strives to help you find sustainable healthcare solutions that work for you.

If you would like to get in touch with her, you can check out her:

To connect with Suki:😊

Suki Hon - Instagram
Suki Hon - Website
Email: hello@sukihon.com

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This week's guest is none other than UK Fitness Professional , Entrepreneur and Blogger - Elle Linton ! She is also the founder of keep it simpElle - an online fitness studio, fav smoothie bar and weekly health magazine all rolled into one.

Elle is qualified with a degree in Exercise Science, with over a decade of experience in Sport Development, Leisure Management, Personal Training and Group Exercise.

In this episode , Guni chats with Elle on the physical training preparation in all three sports - Swimming, Cycling and Running ! They chat about the importance of the training mindset in this preparation phase, practicing transitions, how to map out a well-rounded training schedule, and some tools that help to keep track of progress. They also touch on the importance of building a community, and representation in the sport of Triathlon.

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Keep It Simple Blog
Elle Twitter
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Meet Satnam Kaur - A qualified Yoga and Meditation teacher, Doula, Content Creator and Entrepreneur who is also the founder of Conscious Sisterhood. Much of Satnam's work is focused on using breathwork to empower women to get to know themselves in a more loving and meaningful manner.

In our episode with Satnam, we focus on understanding the role a Doula plays to mother's generally, and take a deeper dive for the experience in the Postpartum period. We unpack the most common experiences Satnam has encountered in her practice , touching on hair loss, intimacy challenges when there is vaginal tearing and how family members can sometimes be a hinderance in the postpartum recovery journey. We also uncover how breathwork has been the most transformational tool in guiding and helping mother's amidst the overwhelming changes they experience.

Satnam is also running a 14-day Program on Self-Love in March - to find out more, reach out directly to her via her website/instagram, as provided below.

A note from Satnam:

" Conscious Sisterhood was born when I awakened to my power as a woman and I’m here to educate and empower women to do the same through self love, spirituality and holistic living."
To connect with Satnam:

Website - Conscious Sisterhood
Instagram - Conscious Sisterhood

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Meet Daksha Hirani - a London-Based Chartered Clinical Psychologist and Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society. She has over 20 years of experience as a Psychologist, where her interest in recovery from narcissistic abuse has grown over the past 7 years. She is also the founder of @parmisupport, where she uses Psychotherapy models to help her clients navigate mental health challenges so they can create a more fulfilling life for themselves.

In our episode with Dr. Hirani, we unpack what Narcissistic Abuse looks like, the qualities an abuser may have, the hats they may play, and the tell-tale signs of being in an Narcissistic -Abusive dynamic. And of course, we cover tips/ practical action points to take if you find yourself in that position yourself.

Dr. Hirani is also a member of the Health Care Professional Council. Her private practice @parmisupport, uses therapy models such as CBT, ACT, EMDR, Schema Therapy and Mindfulness, to name a few.

Connect with Dr. Hirani here:

Parmi Website
Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Course - Interest Registration

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Meet German based Oncologist and Chinese Medicine Doctor, Julia Hartung .

In this episode with Julia, we unpack what Integrative Medicine looks like for her, and how she approaches the use of Acupuncture with her Oncology Patients. We discuss both the physical and psychological impact of being diagnosed with cancer on her patients and the role Acupuncture has played/ can play in the process of navigating that journey.

Julia is a Doctor for Internal Medicine, with a specialization in Hemato-/ Oncology, and because of her unique background, her life mission and much of her current work is focused on Integrative Oncology - an evidence-based approach in combining allopathic medicine with a range of complementary therapies and general lifestyle practices to help cancer patients manage side effects of treatment, and improve the overall quality of life.

To connect with Julia, you can reach out to her here -- Julia Hartung Website

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Meet the first Guest for the Founder Series - Dalal L !

She is a qualified Nutritionist, Dietician and Personal Trainer, who is also certified in cupping therapy. At present, Dalal is also studying to further qualify in becoming a Sports Nutritionist.

In today's episode, Guni speaks with Dalal on how to use nutrition alongside the training prior to the Triathlon, and also, for the actual day itself. Dalal touches on key food groups to include in your diet, water intake, how to navigate being vegetarian, and provides ideas of what a typical meal would look like.

With the new year comes new goals and aspirations, and Guni (one half of the DTP Team) has set herself the challenge of participating in a Triathlon this summer. In this, she is hosting this special Founder Series that covers 1:1 conversations with experts in the field, covering topics on nutrition, endurance, strength training, conscious breathing techniques, whilst also discussing aspects surrounding diversity and inclusion in triathlons and other sports.
But not to worry, the Founders Series is concurrently running along side its weekly episodes!

To connect with Dalal, you can try the following:

Dalal Instagram
Book an Appointment

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Meet our next guest Freya Gilmore - She is a qualified Osteopath with a masters from the British School of Osteopathy, working around Milton Keynes. Freya has a special interest in Osteoarthritis and in helping her patients discover ways to manage conditions they've been living with for years.

We speak to Freya about the differences between Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis (which often get confused), unpacking how to differentiate symptoms in yourself between the two. We also cover the factors that facilitate/ can trigger these conditions, and steps to take to manage it if you have it.

Outside of treating patients, Frey also writes and illustrates blogs for other osteopaths in order to inform a wide range of patients on the relief Osteopathy can provide.

To book a consultation/ connect with Freya, try the below:

Consult with Freya
Freya - Instagram

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Hey Dotivsters !

It's been 33 episodes and 24 guests since we've launched and in this episode, we're sharing our year-end wrap up.

We the hosts, Guni & Thasha, reflect on episodes that personally influenced us the most/ had the most impact on our daily activities in 2021. We also share a snapshot of some of our 2022 goals for DTP and our personal lives!

We'll be taking a short break and back with our weekly episodes from mid-January 2022.

We'd like to personally thank our listeners and audience for tuning in every week, and extend our utmost gratitude for staying with us on this journey.

If you have any particular health related topic/illness/ailment/ condition that you'd like for us to cover, drop us a DM on social media or email us at dotivthepodcast@gmail.com !

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Meet Dr. Vani Moodley - a qualified Ayurvedic Practitioner, specialist (PhD) in Panchakarma treatments and founder of Prana Wellness UK. She is also qualified in Pharmaceutical Sciences, and previously worked as a research scientist, studying Allopathic Medicine.

Given Dr. Vani's unique background, we discuss how Anaemia & Iron deficiencies are looked at from an Allopathic and Ayurvedic perspective. We touch on the differences in the nature of the conditions, the symptoms and methods of treating them, highlighting the impact on a woman's body during their 3 major life- phases - Puberty, Fertility and Menopause.

Fun fact: Dr. Vani is a third generation South African Indian who grew up in South Africa. She has since moved to London, UK, where she pursued her Ayurvedic Degree and lives. Dr. Vani treats patients/ conducts her Consultations at The Little Buckingham Clinic (LBC), in Milton Keynes.

To connect/ book an appointment with Dr. Vani, try any of the following:

Ayurvedic Consultattion @ LBC
Prana Wellness

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Meet Dr. Hanisha Patel (N.D.) - She is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor, qualified in Pharmaceutical Sciences and is also the founder of Mahan Health in Columbus, Ohio.

Dr. Hanisha specializes in Integrative Fertility, Thyroid Disorders & Gut Health, and is certified in Intravenous Therapy, Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy and Craniosacral Therapy.

In this episode, we speak to Dr. Hanisha about the powerful Thyroid Gland - focusing in on the impact of an underactive Thyroid in the various hormonal cycle changes women experience (i.e. Puberty, Fertility & Menopause). We touch on what the Thyroid does, what causes changes in the performance of the gland , and very importantly, how to fix it!

To engage Hanisha's services/ connect with her -try the following:
- Mahan Health Website - Hanisha Instagram - Mahan Health Instagram

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Meet Alastair Hay -- a full-time practicing homeopath of 25 years, based in Portsmouth, UK . In our episode today, we speak to Alastair about skin sensitivities and conditions faced by children. Alastair explains how our genetics and environment play a key role in these developments/ having an impact on our body through a couple of case studies of his clients.

Alastair trained to be a Homeopath at The College of Homeopathy in London in the mid 90s, and brings a unique perspective as a practitioner, having completed his undergraduate degree in Physiology and Pharmacology at King’s College London . He also published a research paper on the Herb - Feverfew, in the treatment of migraines during that time.

Alastair conducts his consultations at clinics, patient home visits, and more recently, online, attracting clients from all around the world.
To engage Alastair’s services/ connect with him - you can reach him here:Alastair's Website Alastair's Instagram

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Our guest today is Yessica Rodriguez - A Registered Nutritional Therapist and Naturopathic Practitioner with the College of Naturopathic Medicine (CNM). In our episode with Yessica, we discuss Gluten Intolerances, and why people today are more sensitive to this grain, more than ever. Yessica also shares her top tips on navigating the modern world from a Naturopathic & Nutritional Therapist perspective.

She is also a passionate cook and recipe developer with the ability to apply science-based nutrition to create health protocols, menu plans and food recipes. In addition, Yessica works with CNM as a Sales & Marketing Specialist, and was previously in the Corporate world as a Project Management specialist.

To Connect with Yessica, you can try the following:

Yessica Consultation
Yessica Facebook
Yessica Instagram // Healhyessi

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Meet our guest this episode, Dr. Vignesh Devraj - a 4th generation Ayurvedic healer, and the founder - chief physician of Sitaram Beach Retreat,Kerala, a space for authentic healing and transformation. He is a committed practitioner and researcher on Panchakarma, the ancient body purification method, which activates the body’s innate healing energies, providing the foundation to true health.

To wrap up our Movember conversations, we speak to Dr. Vignesh about on one of the most prevalent male cancers world wide - Prostate Cancer. We touch on what happens to the body when this cancer is prevalent, and how Ayurveda approaches treatments for those experiencing it. Dr. Vignesh highlights how panchakarma can be used in the recovery journey, but sometimes, may also be the opposite of helpful.

Dr. Devraj’s expertise lies in explaining ancient healing concepts and making it more accessible to the modern world. He is also an international speaker on natural healing, Ayurveda, meditation & transformation. He has spoken about Panchakarma and its healing powers at New Living all across the globe.

Dr. Devraj believes true health is the foundation of true happiness. He considers sustained optimal health is humanity's birth right and envisions a future where mankind is organically immune to all preventable diseases and in harmony with nature’s energies.

To connect/ reach out to Dr. Devraj, click on the below:

Consult Dr. Vignesh
Dr. Vignesh Website
Instagram - Dr. Vignesh Devraj

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Our guest this week is Olivier Sanchez - a Registered Naturopath, Nutritional Therapist and Iridologist. Olivier is also a Certified Mycotherapist (Therapeutic Mushroom), and is certified in Mental Health Awareness Practitioner (i.e. eating disorders, mental health conditions, dementia and Alzheimer’s) .

In this episode, we continue our Movember discussion with Olivier on the concept of Hustle Culture - where everything fast-paced with little-to-no-sleep is glorified, all in the name of material success. We unpack how this very mindset encourages poor food and lifestyle choices, and how it significantly detoriarates our health.

As a Naturopath and Nutritional Therapist, he specialises in stress, sleep disorders and other associated conditions, including the multi-factorial, gut-related inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. He rs.

He has also undergone intense training in Naturopathic Medicine (includes learning about traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), in-depth nutrition, detoxification, homeopathy, the basics of herbal medicine, and more).

Additionally, Olivier is a Michelin-trained holistic chef with 35 years of experience in restaurants and in private employment, helped to launch the UK’s first Natural Chef and Vegan Natural Chef courses, and was the leading lecturer and practical teacher for students learning the basics of cooking and nutrition.

To connect/ reach out to Olivier, try the following:

Contact Olivier Here
Olivier's Website

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Meet Kevin Durjun - A London-based five element Acupuncturist, with a degree in Experimental Psychology and a Licentiate in Acupuncture. He is also the Communications Lead in the European Traditional Chinese Medicine Association and presents Acupuncture Point for UK Health Radio .

With the month of Movember going on, Kevin sheds light on mental health issues, through the lens of a Practicing Acupuncturist. He shares that Acupuncture acts as non-verbal therapy for his male clients who aren't comfortable / unsure how to openly verbalize their emotional experiences/ challenges. He demystifies why it's hard for men to open up, and provides some useful and encouraging tips/advise on how men can get comfortable with their feelings.

Kevin believes that five element acupuncture provides an excellent way to support the mind, body and soul by supporting the body’s ability to heal itself on a profound level. He has a particular interest in working with patients with emotional disorders.

To connect with Kevin:
South London Acupuncture Clinic
Facebook @southlondonacupuncture
Twitter @kdurjun

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Today's guest is Juan Lainez --- a qualified Nutritional Therapist and a member of the British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine (BANT) and Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC), since 2015.

In tandem with Movember and our aim to increase awareness around men's health issues, we speak to Juan about increasing testosterone levels naturally, through diet and lifestyle choices. We chat about the key factors that contribute to low testosterone ( a fairly common health issue amongst men), and steps men can take to address them.

Fun fact: Juan was a Journalist who found his passion through covering the world of nutrition in his previous line of work.

To connect/ find Juan, follow the below links:Instagram - @ naturalfoodsrevolutionWebsite - Natural Nutrition Clinic

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In honor of our guest Toral Shah, this episode is dedicated to her dear friend, Shazia, who sadly passed away from Secondary Breast Cancer on the day of this recording.

To conclude Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we speak to the incredible Toral Shah. She is a Nutritional Scientist (MSc Nutr Med), Functional Medicine Practitioner, Food and Health writer and Consultant, as well as the Founder of The Urban Kitchen.

In this episode, Toral helps us unpack the modifiable vs non-modifiable risk factors that have been researched to increase the likelihood in developing breast cancer . She highlights that improving the types of vitamins/supplements consumed, having a rainbow colored diet, consistent & vigorous physical activity, whilst taking care of our mental and spiritual health can be great ways to reduce the modifiable risk factors. As a 3x- breast-cancer survivor, Toral shares a little about her journey , and some research findings on how cancer patients can better navigate cancer treatments.

Toral originally went to medical school with a view to becoming an oncologist but when her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer, she realized that this was not the career for her. After completing her BSc in Cell Biology, specializing in cancer, she worked in research, winning a prestigious Royal Society internship where she worked on SRC oncogenes. Toral then went on to do an MSc in Nutritional Medicine at University of Surrey and became a functional medicine practitioner working with nutrigenomics. She is currently putting together a PhD proposal looking at the impact of stress, diet and lifestyle on oestrogen dependent breast cancer.

Toral is passionate about breast cancer and cancer charities. She often commentates and speaks for charities such as Breast Cancer Now and Breast Cancer Haven. She is an ambassador for international chancer charity, World Cancer Research Fund and recently wrote about cancer prevention in The Telegraph.

Breast Cancer Webinars/ Courses/ Events:

Breast Cancer Course
Penny Brohn South Asian Specific Talks
Health Inequalities Cancer Event
MyNutriWeb Webinar - Breast Cancer & Diet - Reducing Risk & Addressing Inequalities

References/Useful Breast Cancer Resources:

Article on Diet & Lifestyle to reduce risk & recurrence
NHS On Breast Cancer
WHO on Breast Cancer 2021

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Our guest this week is Sonal Patel -- a practicing Osteopath with over two decades of experience in her field .

We speak to Sonal about the gap in healthcare when it comes to Breast Cancer Recovery, and how Osteopathy can be a great modality to lean on in the healing journey. As someone who has been touched by Breast Cancer herself, Sonal shares her experience, and sheds light on the physical and mental health challenges one may experience in the process, and offers great practical advice on how to navigate an experience like this.

Sonal has been a registered Osteopath since 1999. She completed her 4 -year Honours Degree at the British School of Osteopathy and considers herself a holistic practitioner who has the ability and enthusiasm to treat all types of injuries

As a Consultant Osteopath, Sonal has been proudly associated with the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in Stanmore and has worked in a number of areas, treating all types of presentations ranging from complicated spinal concerns to basic repetitive strain injuries. Her personal expertise is treating her first passion of sports injuries, namely Rugby, where she first shadowed her mentor for Saracens.

In recent years, and following her own experience, her training specialises in natural approaches for dealing with menopausal symptoms, treating pre/ post expectant mothers and breast cancer patients. Sonal is a passionate Self Care Advocate and has a unique holistic approach incorporating both Chinese and Ayurveda Principles in her own daily lifestyle rituals.

Sonal works alongside an elite team of private doctors, consultants and other allied health professionals, as part of an MDT, based at the Wellington Outpatient And Diagnostic Centre in Elstree, to ensure patients have the best possible care, attention and prognosis.

To book a consultation with Sonal, you may try the following:

Doctify - Sonal Patel
Sonal Patel - Osteopathy Instagram

Useful Resources on Breast Cancer:

Breast Cancer Explanation by NHS
Breast Cancer in 2021 by WHO

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Today's episode is with Steve Coster - a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Practitioner, based in Westcliff on Sea in Essex !

In the spirit of raising breast cancer awareness, Steve shares his knowledge and experience working with Breast Cancer Survivors in their recovery phase, post- allopathic treatment, He sheds light on the use of Acupuncture in cancer recovery from his experience in Cancer Care and Rehabilitation at the Macmillan Cancer Support Centre at Southend NHS Hospital, unravels the TCM perspective to cancer recovery and the internal/external factors affecting the healing journey, post allopathic treatment.

Steve's journey into TCM began with his interest and passion for Wing Chun Kung Fu and Qi Gong, and through that pursued a career in TCM, and qualified with an Honors degree in Acupuncture and a license to practice Tui Na massage from the London College of Traditional Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.

Steve has worked with a wide range of conditions and ailments, but is particularly interested in Cancer Rehabilitation and Fertility, for which he has received extensive additional training.

To engage Steve's services/ connect with him , try one of the following:
Contact: https://stevecosteracupuncture.co.uk/contact/Website: https://stevecosteracupuncture.co.uk/
Instagram: @stevecosteracupuncture
Phone: 01702 814638

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This week's guest is the awesome Wei Sim Ho - A Psychotherapist, based out of Dublin, Ireland. We speak with Wei Sim about Attachment theory in the context of heterosexual romantic relationships. We particularly focus on conflict in a relationship, and what happens when both parties in a partnership have either opposing or similar attachment styles.

Wei Sim is qualified as an Integrative and Humanistic Psychotherapist, who draws especially from Emotionally - Focused Therapy (EFT), Attachment Styles and Trauma work, in working with couples. For more than 12 years, the focus of her work has been primarily with adults and adolescents. And guess what !? She is also a qualified lawyer!

Wei Sim is passionate about helping couples work through their difficulties so that they form a stronger bond and understanding of each other. She has worked for a number of years with Pieta House in Ireland, working with adults and adolescents who self harm and/or are suicidal.

PS: Please visit a professional psychotherapist to understand your attachment style before self-diagnosing!

To engage Wei Sim's services/ connect with her , try one of the following:Contact: Weisim.ho@gmail.com
Phone: +353 87 6919168
Book Appointments - https://eftireland.community/find-a-therapist/

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Meet Alastair Hay -- a full-time practicing homeopath for 25 years, based in Portsmouth, UK (Please excuse our mistake of saying London🙈🤦🏾‍♀️ ). In our episode today, we speak to Alastair about the Homeopathic approach in addressing respiratory issues, and how the knowledge of our own history and experiences provide crucial insight to our own healing.

Alastair trained to be a Homeopath at The College of Homeopathy in London in the mid 90s, and brings a unique perspective as a practitioner, having completed his undergraduate degree in Physiology and Pharmacology at King’s College London . He also published a research paper on the Herb - Feverfew, in the treatment of migraines during that time.

Alastair conducts his consultations at clinics, patient home visits, and more recently, online, attracting clients from all around the world.
To engage Alastair’s services/ connect with him - you can reach him here:Website - https://www.homeopathical.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alastair_hay/

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Meet Geeta Vara -- She is a London-based Ayurvedic Practitioner, and Author of the book "Ayurveda, Ancient Wisdom for Modern Wellbeing" , published in June 2018.

In our episode with Geeta, we discuss the importance of making space for changes in our daily rituals and routines, as we transition from the Summer season to Autumn.

As a British-born Practitioner, Geeta is inspired by her Indian roots, and brings the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda to her clinic, workshops, wellness retreats and now in her debut book Ayurveda, Ancient Wisdom for Modern Wellbeing published in June 2018.

Geeta helps her client’s to resolve a host of complaints and health conditions through herbs, diet, nutrition, lifestyle coaching, therapeutic treatments, yoga, breathing and meditation. As a spirited traveler and a passionate cook, her mission is to promote conscious living and empower her clients to be the healthiest version of themselves.

Geeta is currently running her 2021 Ayurvedic Autumn Cleanse Retreat (between Sept 30 - October 18). If you're interested, please connect with her via her Website/ Instagram to book your spot in the retreat!

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You can also purchase her book - " Ayurveda - Ancient Wisdom for Modern Wellbeing" here: https://www.geetavara.co.uk/book/ - (available on Amazon and all good bookstores).

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Meet Harbir Singh --- the first Osteopath on an Olympic medical team, based in London, UK.

In our conversation with Harbir, we touch on types of pain elite athletes experience and the pain management tools they use to manage injuries and pain. We also speak about the psychology that elite athletes cultivate, doping in professional sport, and how critical sleep is amongst the MVPs in the same. And very importantly, there are takeaways that the everyday person can apply to themselves in learning the Injury Recovery Mindset of Elite Athletes.

Harbir is currently a Consultant Osteopath with The NHS and has extensive experience working with elite athletes. He has worked with royalty, celebrities, professional athletes, Olympians and everyday professionals.

He is passionate about promoting health and fitness; has a YouTube channel with over 600+ videos an Instagram page with over 19k followers and regularly writes on the topic of health for sikhnet (with a readership of over 150k a month).

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Show/ Book References made by Harbir:

Icarus Documentary by Bryan Fogel - on Netflix ? Russian doping scandal
What happened to you? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience & Healing - by Bruce D. Perry & Oprah Winfrey
The Mindful Athlete: Secrets to Pure Performance by George Mumford
Influence (The Psychology of Persuasion) by Robert B. Cialdini PH.D
Tiny Habits: The Small Changes That Change Everything – BJ Fogg
The Village Effect: How Face-To-Face Contact Can Make Us Healthier, Happier, and Smarter - by Susan Pinker

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Hey Dotivsters ! It's been 15 episodes since DTP launched, 10 guests that we've spoken to - and we think it's the perfect time to pause and reflect on what we learned, how we've grown and where we want to take DTP next !!

This week's episode is one that is filled with some of our personal reflections and insights that we gained in this journey thus far!

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In this episode, we speak to Tissie Chan - Qualified Yoga Therapist and Acupuncturist, who is also trained in Applied Movement Neurology and Strength & Conditioning Tools. Using ayurvedic and yogic philosophy as our base, we uncover how this knowledge can be a great tool in approaching fitness and overall physical health. We also touch on the philosophy behind yoga, and how crossfit and yogic philosophy share much more than meets the eye 🤔 !!

Using the arsenal of tools available to her, Tissie works with clients to help them achieve their health, relationship, and fitness goals, in a holistic manner, often starting with their breath 🌬😊

You can connect with Tissie via the following channels✌🏿:
- Website: https://www.asubtlebreath.com/
- Instagram: @asubtlebreath

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In Part 2 of this 2 part episode, we pick up from where we left off with the incredible Naturopathic Physician - Dr. Mahdi Brown. We dive right in to the tools and mindset shift we should adapt to reduce the likelihood of developing autoimmune conditions. Dr. Mahdi offers some practical, personal development tools that will leave you empowered and encouraged to take charge of your life! Remember to take your M.E.D.S!

Dr. Mahdi is qualified as a Naturopathic Doctor, Mind-Body Medical Expert, Transformational Life Coach, and Educator. He is also the founder of OKAN International and the OKAN Journey™ where he helps high-performance professionals recover from chronic stress and burnout so they can bring their best energy to their work. Dr. Mahdi focuses on helping his clients with identifying and removing the root cause of imbalances that impact them as a whole person so they can thrive and reach their highest potential in life.

You can connect with Dr. Mahdi via the following channels:Website: http://theokanjourney.com/
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In Part 1 of this 2 part episode, we speak to the incredible Naturopathic Physician, Mahdi Brown. We talk about why women are 80% more predisposed to Autoimmune Conditions, how to define an Autoimmune Condition, the types out there and how stress is the common denominator in all the different types of Conditions out there.

Dr. Mahdi is qualified as a Naturopathic Doctor, Mind-Body Medical Expert, Transformational Life Coach, and Educator. He is also the founder of OKAN International and the OKAN Journey™ where he helps high-performance professionals recover from chronic stress and burnout so they can bring their best energy to their work. Dr. Mahdi focuses on helping his clients with identifying and removing the root cause of imbalances that impact them as a whole person so they can thrive and reach their highest potential in life.

You can connect with Dr. Mahdi via the following channels:Website: http://theokanjourney.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmahdibrown/

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In this special episode, we talk to our unique and incredible guest, Angela Schroeder about understanding your own Dosha, the different types of Doshas and how to apply these principles in managing teams in the workplace.

Angela shares that having a deep understanding of the 5 elements can help navigate leadership responsibilities, with an approach that is considerate of peoples natural tendencies and innate skills, whilst still achieving business goals.

Angela is a qualified Ayurvedic Practitioner, Reflexologist, a mother and successful IT Consultant. She is also the founder of @BreatheInnerPeace9, where she specializes in bringing holistic and mindful leadership methods to the corporate workplace through combining her knowledge in Project Management and Human Capital Development methodologies, with her knowledge in Ayurveda.

She has been an Ayurvedic practitioner for slightly over a decade, and is truly an example of someone who practices what she preaches.

To get in touch with Angela, you can connect with her on @Angelayurveda9 or via her website https://www.breatheinnerpeace.com/

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Today's guest is the extremely insightful and versatile Dr. Shantha Godagama.

Not only is he a trailblazer, but also one of the pioneers who brought Ayurveda to the UK in the 70s. Dr. Godagama carries nearly 60 years of experience in Ayurveda, and is the founding President of the Ayurvedic Medical Association UK, British Marmapuncture Association and British Institute of Marmapuncture in the UK. He is also an Acupuncturist, Marmapuncturist and qualified in Homeopathy.

Dr. Godagama is not only a well respected leader in the CAM industry, but is also recognized for his contributions and work within the larger British Healthcare system – being appointed as an advisor to the UK Department of Health. He

To get a consultation with him/ read more about his work - check out his page at https://www.acuvedic.com/dr-shantha-godagama/ .

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Our seasoned guest, Dr. Gaya is back !!! In this light episode, we talk about one of the most trending topics - Gratitude !!! Is it a fad? What does it actually mean? How do you cultivate it when you don't exactly connect to the word/ feel the feels of gratitude !?!

We break it down in this episode, with some practical and realistic tips on how gratitude can be cultivated in the every day things !

Dr. Gaya is a Medical Doctor who works with the World Health Organization (WHO) and based in Switzerland. She holds a Masters Degree in International Health and International Policy Making and Negotiation. At the WHO, she leads all Learning, Training and Capacity Building initiatives in the Health Emergencies Program, including all trainings related to COVID-19. In addition, she is a Certified Life Coach and expert in Adult Learning, Conflict Management and Negotiation.

Dr. Gaya is also the Co-Founder of the Social Enterprise, The Wisdom House, where she combines her wealth of professional experience with her passion to help people learn and grow.

To connect with Dr. Gaya and her work, visit Wisdom House Website

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In this episode, we speak to Dr. Athique on Cardiovascular Health, and his take on why it's prevalent in South Asian Community. He also shares how he manages his health as someone with an existing heart condition, and how to adjust your lifestyle with a more proactive approach, using Ayurveda.

With close to 50 years of experience as an Ayurvedic Physician and Pañcakarma Specialist in the UK, Dr. Athique is the director of the College of Ayurveda and President of the British Ayurvedic Medical Council. He is one of the pioneers in bringing Ayurveda to the UK and an influential figure in the industry.

If you're interested to be part of the beta test - you can book in for a consultation with Dr. Athique via the Dotiv Application - download now on IOS or Android Play store.

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We pick up from part 1 of our conversation last week with the incredibly compassionate Counselling Psychologist, Ashwinni Manasseh. We discuss relationship changes new mothers experience after having a baby, both with themselves and their partners.

Ashwinni Manasseh is a Counselling Psychologist who specialises in Perinatal Mental Health, which means she works mainly with new and expecting parents. She also spends a lot of time counselling people going through significant life or relationship changes and has specialised training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy AND Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.

Ashwinni believes in a holistic and preventative approach to mental health, and encourages her clients to improve their self awareness, so that they are able to detect their own individual signs of detoriating mental health, and are able to proactively seek help early.

Her career in Counselling started in Melbourne, Australia, and now, has continued across borders with @AllianceCounselling, in Singapore, She is currently pursuing further training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing so she can offer an additional tool to help her clients navigate their challenges and traumas.

If you are looking to seek counselling with Ashwinni, you can directly reach her via the Alliance Counselling website.

***Disclaimer : This podcast mentions/includes mental health related issues. If you find any of the content in this podcast triggering , kindly contact your local mental health helpline.

If you are in the UK, please reach out to the NHS urgent mental health helpline at: www.nhs.uk/service-search/mental-health/find-an-urgent-mental-health-helpline***
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In today's topic, we share our time with the incredibly compassionate Counselling Psychologist, Ashwinni Manasseh. We discuss what life is like for mothers in postpartum, and try our best to demystify the unspoken experiences; touching on birthing traumas, breastfeeding challenges, baby sleep cycles and the numerous changes mom's experience with their bodies.

Ashwinni Manasseh is a Counselling Psychologist who specializes in Perinatal Mental Health, which means she works mainly with new and expecting parents. She also spends a lot of time counselling people going through significant life or relationship changes and has specialized training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy AND Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

Ashwinni believes in a holistic and preventative approach to mental health, and encourages her clients to improve their self awareness, so that they are able to detect their own individual signs of deteriorating mental health, and are able to proactively seek help early.

Her career in Counselling started in Melbourne, Australia, and now, has continued across borders with @AllianceCounselling, in Singapore, She is currently pursuing further training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing so she can offer an additional tool to help her clients navigate their challenges and traumas.

If you are looking to seek counselling with Ashwinni, you can directly reach her via the Alliance Counselling website.

***Disclaimer : This podcast mentions/includes mental health related issues. If you find any of the content in this podcast triggering , kindly contact your local mental health helpline.

If you are in the UK, please reach out to the NHS urgent mental health helpline at: www.nhs.uk/service-search/mental-health/find-an-urgent-mental-health-helpline***
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In this episode, we chat to Dr. Gaya about something we can universally agree to have experienced - family drama during lockdown!!!

She shares her lockdown drama, how she literally escaped her family for a week and some useful conflict resolution tactics when things get heated between loved ones. We also explore the concept of a family bubble, and speak on the importance of building a tribe or multiple tribes, so you always have a connected support system.

Dr. Gaya is a Medical Doctor who works with the World Health Organization (WHO) and based in Switzerland. She holds a Masters Degree in International Health and International Policy Making and Negotiation. At the WHO, she leads all Learning, Training and Capacity Building initiatives in the Health Emergencies Program, including all trainings related to COVID-19. In addition, she is a Certified Life Coach and expert in Adult Learning, Conflict Management and Negotiation.

Dr. Gaya is also the Co-Founder of the Social Enterprise, The Wisdom House, where she combines her wealth of professional experience with her passion to help people learn and grow.

To connect with Dr. Gaya and her work, visit Wisdom House Website

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In this episode, we speak to Ms. Varalakshmi Yanamandra, an Ayurvedic practitioner and health coach who operates out of Birmingham, UK. We discuss PCOS (Polysistic Ovarian Syndrome), some myths around it, in the context and modality of Ayurveda.

Ms. Varalakshmi Yanamandra is the Director of Ayur Wellness and Pain Centre, and teacher at the Europe Ayurveda Academy. Varalakshmi's main focus area is in helping women who suffer from digestive/ gut health issues, reproductive health issues/ hormonal imbalances and chronic pain. Having practiced Ayurveda for over a decade, she encourages mindful and conscious choices, and ultimately facilitates the process in creating sustainable dietary habits through understanding the root cause of her client's imbalances.

You can connect with her on Instagram or via her Website

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This episode is part 2 of our conversation on Nourishing Your Essence with the awesome Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioner, Yu Guo. We discuss the difference between acupuncture and acupressure, and how we can increase our body awareness using TCM Principles.

Yu Guo is a TCM Practitioner based in Vienna, Austria and specializes in Women's Health. Most of her patients come to her for acupressure, diet and female health issues.

To connect with Yu, you can reach out to her on TCM Yu Instagram or Yu Guo's Website.

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In this episode, we speak to Yu Guo on how to nourish our Essence. We dive into the basics of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and how the food we put into our bodies affect the energy flowing through it.

Yu Guo is a TCM Practitioner based in Vienna, Austria and specializes in Women's Health. Most of her patients come to her for acupressure, diet and female health issues.

To connect with Yu, you can reach out to her on TCM Yu Instagram or Yu Guo's Website.

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In this episode, we speak to Medical Doctor, Dr. Gaya Gamhewage, about her journey from being a Journalist to becoming a Medical Doctor, and dive into what Integrative Health is all about.

Dr. Gaya is a Medical Doctor who works with the World Health Organization (WHO) and based in Switzerland. She holds a Masters Degree in International Health and International Policy Making and Negotiation. At the WHO, she leads all Learning, Training and Capacity Building initiatives in the Health Emergencies Program, including all trainings related to COVID-19. In addition, she is a Certified Life Coach and expert in Adult Learning, Conflict Management and Negotiation.

Dr. Gaya is also the Co-Founder of the Social Enterprise, The Wisdom House, where she combines her wealth of professional experience with her passion to help people learn and grow.

To connect with Dr. Gaya and her work, visit Wisdom House Website

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In this episode, we have the lovely Dr. Gaya back on our show to unpack the global pandemic impact on our Social and Mental health. We discuss social anxiety as we emerge from lockdown, the physiological effects on our brain, and some very easy and practical tools to pause, reflect and shift our experience.

Dr. Gaya is a Medical Doctor who works with the World Health Organization (WHO) and based in Switzerland. She holds a Masters Degree in International Health and International Policy Making and Negotiation. At the WHO, she leads all Learning, Training and Capacity Building initiatives in the Health Emergencies Program, including all trainings related to COVID-19. In addition, she is a Certified Life Coach and expert in Adult Learning, Conflict Management and Negotiation.

Dr. Gaya is also the Co-Founder of the Social Enterprise, The Wisdom House, where she combines her wealth of professional experience with her passion to help people learn and grow.

To connect with Dr. Gaya and her work, visit Wisdom House Website

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This episode is part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Khaleed where we discuss how Naturopathic Physicians fit into the overall American medical landscape, and the steps patients can take to get better access to them in America.

Dr. Khaleed's medical practice specializes in men’s health, autoimmune conditions, erectile dysfunction, prostate issues, nutritional counseling, therapeutic fasting, performance optimization, and longevity. He is passionate about teaching people to live longer and healthier lives, and through that, empowers his patients to take their health into their own hands.

For a consultation with Dr. Khaleed, you can get in touch with him here:
ND Khaleed Website
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In this episode, we speak to Dr. Khaleed Alston, ND, a Naturopathic Physician based in Portland, Oregon, United States.

This episode is part 1 of a 2 part conversation with Dr. Khaleed where we answer what Naturopathic Medicine is and touch on the factors affecting men's infertility.

Dr. Khaleed's medical practice specializes in men’s health, autoimmune conditions, erectile dysfunction, prostate issues, nutritional counseling, therapeutic fasting, performance optimization, and longevity. He is passionate about teaching people to live longer and healthier lives, and through that, empowers his patients to take their health into their own hands.

For a consultation with Dr. Khaleed, you can get in touch with him here:
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In our debut episode, we give you the rundown of what Dotiv The Podcast is all about and what you can expect !

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