Health With Purpose: Recent Episodes
Sue May
Welcome to the Health With Purpose podcast hosted by Physiotherapist Sue May Wong. In this podcast, we talk about all things health with the aim of empowering you with the knowledge and tools to make sustainable changes to your health behaviours so you can live your best life.
Have you ever had the feeling that deep down inside you were made for more? Well that's because you are. Everyone is blessed with a gift to share with the world, but it is up to you to choose the path that truly lights you up.
In this episode, I am joined by Trang Nguyen. She is a physiotherapist, run and strength coach and performance coach based in Melbourne, Australia. Trang shares her journey of discovering her higher purpose and how she has managed to thrive through lockdown by focusing on the things that truly matter to her. We also talk about the 3 key pillars that are required to be in alignment for each and every one of us to truly thrive - mind, body & heart and strategies on how to tap into this superpower we have within us.
I had such a great time chatting to Trang. I was absolutely blown away by her story. You won't want to miss this episode!
Want to connect with Trang?
🧡Follow Trang on Instagram @trangcessnguyen
🧡 Check out Trang's podcast HERE
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Have you ever stopped to question what your relationship with your body is like? Do you actually want to lose weight or is it because you've been conditioned to think that looking a certain way makes you more worthy of love?
In this episode, I sit down with Anna Hearn who is the founder of Haven Wellness - a body positive fitness centre located in Summer Hill, Sydney. Anna is incredibly passionate about helping women cultivate a peaceful relationship with their bodies through movement and self-compassion.
We discuss all things related to Health At Every Size (HAES), body positivity, weight stigma and why dieting may be doing you more harm than good in the long-term.
Want to connect with Anna?
🧡Follow Anna on Instagram @havenwellnessstudio
🧡 OR check out her company website HERE
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DISCLAIMER : The content of this podcast should not be taken as a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional for any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
In this episode I am joined by Anthony Berrick who is a Sydney based Psychologist and Powerlifting coach. He has over a decade of clinical experience helping people struggling with pain, anxiety and depression. He is passionate about helping people discover their true mental and physical strength and live life to the fullest by using an evidence-based behaviour therapy known as acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).
In this episode we discuss about :
- What ACT is about
- Why people develop anxiety and depression
- Things you can start doing today to build mental resilience/ overcome mental struggles
Want to connect with Anthony?
🧡Follow Anthony on Instagram @anthonyberrick ; business instagram @barbellpsychology
🧡 OR facebook HERE
🧡 Check out the ACT Companion app - APPLE or ANDROID
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DISCLAIMER : The content of this podcast should not be taken as a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional for any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
In this episode, I am excited to share with you my conversation with Cloe Bunter where we talk about all things pilates including the history of pilates, the definition of pilates, the modern day practice of pilates based on the latest research and some myth busting! Also, find out why Cloe loves the book Caged Lion so much!
Cloe Bunter is the training manager at Breathe Education which is a pilates instructor certification school. She is passionate about empowering fearless movement whilst having a load of fun.
🧡Follow Cloe on Instagram @cloebunterpilates
🧡 or CLICK HERE to visit Breathe education for more information on pilates instructor certification
🧡 Check out the book Caged Lion
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DISCLAIMER : The content of this podcast should not be taken as a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional for any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
Chiron Yeng is a Creative Empowerment Coach, a professional Evolutionary Astrologer, a dynamic movement practitioner and the podcast host of The Emerald Forest Experience Podcast. He is on a quest to discover what it means to live a quality, wholesome and fulfilling human life.
Chiron was diagnosed with an autoimmune condition and chronic dermatitis at the age of 7. In this podcast, we dive deep into the lessons that he has learned through the journey of finding the best way to manage this long-term condition.
🧡Follow Chiron on Instagram @chiron.yeng
🧡Listen to Chiron's podcast THE EMERALD FOREST EXPERIENCE
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DISCLAIMER : The content of this podcast should not be taken as a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional for any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
In this episode, I sit down with Accredited Exercise Physiologist and Strength Training enthusiast Tait Brown to discuss the basics of strength training and why we believe that strength training should be the foundation for EVERYONE.
We discuss :
- 4:40 - Benefits of strength training
- 11:44 - Definition of strength training
- 20:56 - Advice for people who are new to strength training
- 25:45 - Myths about strength training
- Deadlifts are bad for your back
- Knees over toes are bad for your knees
- Lifting weights makes you look bulky
- 51:55 Factors that contribute to lifting injuries
🧡Follow Tait on Instagram @totalbodybenefit
🧡 CLICK HERE to visit his website for more information on his services
🧡Listen to Tait and Ellen's podcast INTO THE RED ZONE
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Ladies! Have you ever wondered why at times you feel like your training isn't optimal even though you have done everything right? Perhaps you've slept well, you are well hydrated, you are eating the right foods but why do you still feel like something is off?
In this episode, Jacci and I discuss how the menstrual cycle impacts physical performance, specifically :
- The various phases of the menstrual cycle
- How the various phases of the menstrual cycle impact physical performance
- Strategies that women can use to maximise their physical performance during these different phases of the cycle
- Tools for tracking your menstrual cycle
- What is Relative Energy Deficiency Syndrome(REDS) and how it impacts physical performance
- Health at Every Size
Jacci is an exercise physiologist and owner of Transcend Health, a physiotherapy and exercise physiology clinic in Newcastle, New South Wales. Jacci has been in the industry for a decade and her practice as a clinician focuses on education, helping people to move again and feel empowered by their own abilities.
Apps to track your menstural cycle :
- Garmin Connect
- Clue
- FitrWoman
- Flo
Want to connect with Jacci?
🧡Follow Jacci on Instagram @jaccis_fit_life ; business instagram @transcendhealthau
🧡 OR to learn more about the project she is working on visit @emc_project
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As of 2020, 3.37 million Australians are affected by chronic pain. It is often debilitating and restricts activity participation. People who live with chronic pain are often misunderstood and dismissed because chronic pain is one of those conditions where the physical proof of the injury is not observable. So I've decided to invite a guest who is living with chronic pain to share her story and give us insight into what it is really like to live with chronic pain.
In this episode, Barbara Borecka shares her story of how she went from living with constant pain and losing her job as a piano teacher to living well with pain and finding meaning in her suffering. She speaks about the emotional and mental toll it took on her and how she managed to find the tools to better manage her pain these days.
🧡Follow Barbara on Instagram HERE
🧡 or CLICK HERE to visit her Facebook Page
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Alex Murray is a Podiatrist working in private practice and the founder of Making Sense in Podiatry, a website and social media page dedicated to helping other clinicians make sense of new scientific discoveries and how to implement them into day to day practice. In addition to his undergraduate Podiatry studies, he also holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Sports and Exercise Medicine.
He loves helping people of all abilities manage pain and improve their performance, having worked with everyone from international level athletes wanting to continue training at a high level to retirees wanting to return to playing with their grandkids.
In this episode we talk about :
- What is the role of a podiatrist?
- When should you see a podiatrist?
- What are some key attributes to look for in a podiatrist who is person centered and up to date with the evidence?
- Common Myths and Misconceptions in Podiatry
- Pain is caused by moving the wrong way or not having ideal foot posture
- Orthotics are always worn for the long term
- Footwear must be optimal to avoid injury
- Wearing orthotics weakens the foot muscles
- Commonly asked questions
- Bunions - what causes it?
- Custom made orthotics or over the counter orthotics - which one is better?
🧡 Get in touch with Alex on Instagram @makingsenseinpodiatry
🧡or CLICK HERE to visit his website for more information
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Parvathi Subramaniam and Tom Patterson are both health professionals who are strong advocates of mental health. Not long ago the both of them lost 2 friends to suicide which have further fueled their passion to speak up about mental health. In the month of October, they have pledged to walk 40km to raise funds for the Black Dog Institute. If you would like to show your support for their cause, click the link below.
In this podcast, we discuss :
- Why they are both so passionate about mental health
- Signs of poor mental health
- Self care strategies for maintaining good mental health
- Burnout in healthcare workers
🧡Support Parvathi and Tom in fundraising for the Black Dog Institute HERE
🧡Reach out to Parvathi on Instagram @parvathi_subramaniam
🧡Reach out to Tom on Facebook HERE
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We’re all in this together, please reach out to me or any of the services below if you need support
Emergency: 000
Beyond Blue: 1300 22 46 36
Lifeline: 131 114
Kids Helpline: 1800 551 800
Mental Health Line: 1800 011 511
Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467
Carers Australia: 1800 242 636
DISCLAIMER : The content of this podcast should not be taken as a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional for any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
Humans are biologically wired to be social beings. We feel our best when we feel a sense of belonging. When we feel seen, heard and understood. But with the rise of technology, we are losing the essential skills required to truly connect with the people around us. In this podcast, Jeff and I discuss the importance of communication in creating deep and meaningful connections with those around us.
Jeff is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist and a Clinical Mentor for new graduate clinicians. He is passionate about helping clinicians become better communicators as he believes this is a key component to effective healthcare.
🧡Follow Jeff on Instagram @jeff_the.running.ep
🧡Or CLICK HERE to visit his website
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DISCLAIMER : The content of this podcast should not be taken as a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional for any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
In this episode, I am joined by Accredited Exercise Physiologist and Health at Every Size (HAES) enthusiast, Ellen Masson. She is passionate about helping people seek a more balanced and sustainable approach to weight loss.
In this episode, we talk about :
- Ellen’s passion for the HAES movement
- What is Health At Every Size (HAES)
- The myths about weight loss
- The risks associated with weight loss as a goal
- Strategies to shift towards a more weight neutral approach
🧡 Follow Ellen on Instagram @ellenmasson.ep
🧡 Or shoot her an email : ellen.masson@gmail.com
🧡 Check out her podcast with Tait Brown : Into The Red Zone
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DISCLAIMER : The content of this podcast should not be taken as a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional for any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
In this episode, I am joined by Accredited Exercise Physiologist and Mentor, Daniel Arbilla. He is passionate about helping people who live with pain return to doing the things that they love.
We discuss the common myths and misconceptions we often come across in our practice :
- Poor posture results in neck and back pain
- I have to lift items with my legs and not my back
- Stretching and foam rolling prevents injury
- I have to feel a burn in my muscles to be making progress at the gym
- Scan results correlate directly to symptoms
- Trigger points in the neck and shoulders need to be released for it to feel better
- Running is bad for your knees
If you would like to get in touch with Daniel to show him some love :
🧡Follow Daniel on Instagram @arbillaexercisephysiology
🧡 visit his facebook page or his YouTube channel
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DISCLAIMER : The content of this podcast should not be taken as a substitute for professional medical advice. Because each person is unique, always consult a healthcare professional for any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.