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Dr. Mark Rowe
I’m Dr. Mark Rowe, Welcome to my VitalityMark™ Podcast. As a practicing Medical Doctor, I’m an expert in Positive Health & Lifestyle Medicine, an Author, Corporate Speaker, Vitality Expert & Life Strategist. I started podcasting sporadically a couple of years ago, and now, having spent a lot of time during Covid 2020, delivering to organizations about ‘Living with more Vitality & Building a resilient mind’ I’m answering the call to share my knowledge and practice, & that of my guests, with you, on this weekly VitalityMark™ Podcast. My passion is to Empower YOU to Live your life with Vitality on Purpose.
Eimear Byrne is a fertility support coach and IVF survivor. Eimear is the creator of Moments of Sparkle, through which she helps others navigate the challenges of the fertility journey. She created the Fertility Rollercoaster Toolkit, a six-week course packed with all the mental health practices and tools she has learned from her own fertility […]
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Having a Health IQ is important. A great way to start building it up is to keep track of your cholesterol numbers. This can seem like a daunting task, so today I talk all about cholesterol: what it is, why it matters, how to keep track of it and how to leverage lifestyle changes to keep it […]
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Dr. Liana Lianov is the founder and President of HealthType LLC, which offers digital programs and interactive workshops that focus on positive psychology for health professionals and individual audiences. An international leader in lifestyle medicine and positive psychology, Liana has dedicated her career to promoting positive psychology in healthcare. In addition to her role at […]
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If health is truly every individual’s wealth, what can we do to improve it? There is a myriad of information out there on improving health, vitality, and longevity. Educating yourself on cultivating well-being can be, ironically, a stressful experience, but taking the initiative to gather knowledge is a good step towards being an active participant […]
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Imagine that there is a bridge between you and a state of more health, wellbeing, vitality, creativity, and empathy for yourself and the world around you. That bridge exists—and is accessible to anyone for free. And that bridge is forest therapy. Spending time in nature, disconnected from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, is […]
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Caroline Adams Miller is an author, speaker, leader of the self-help and positive psychology movements, and an expert on the science behind successful goal-setting and “good grit.” Caroline’s journey began with her battle against bulimia in her early twenties, and she draws from her experience, real-life examples, and cutting-edge research from positive psychology to engage […]
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Epictetus was a Greek Stoic philosopher that was born into slavery. After being banished from Rome, he moved to northwestern Greece, where he lived for the rest of his life. His life was about making progress instead of mastering perfection and, because of this, there are many great life lessons we can learn from him. […]
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Dr. Elizabeth (Beth) Frates, MD, is a pioneer in Lifestyle Medicine education and an award-winning teacher at Harvard Medical School and the Harvard Extension School. Dr. Frates’s passionate teaching style at Harvard Medical School has earned her several Excellence in Teaching awards for her work in multiple pre-clinical courses. She specialises in connecting one-on-one with […]
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Domini Kemp is an entrepreneur, chef, author, and advocate for positive health. As the co-founder of ITSA Ltd, she has successfully developed multiple award-winning brands within the ITSA Group, including Feast, Joe’s, Alchemy Juice Co., Hatch & Sons, and more. Domini trained as a chef at Leith’s in London. Upon returning to Ireland, she co-authored […]
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Rachel Graham is a Nutritional Therapist and Medicinal Chef who helps her clients improve their eating habits and increase their well-being by creating delicious and healthy meals. Rachel specializes in women’s health, particularly focusing on menopause, and is an accredited menopause educator recognized by The British Menopause Charity. She offers guidance and advice on various […]
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Dr. Paddy Barrett is a preventive cardiologist committed to helping patients optimize their health, extend their lives, and discover the deeper meaning of life. He has 20 years of experience in world-class medical centers in California, New York, Sydney, and Ireland. Dr. Barrett has realized that true well-being encompasses more than just the treatment of […]
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How do you let go of petty resentments and destructive ideas holding you back from reaching your goals? I look to Benjamin Franklin, one of my favorite historical figures, because of his brilliance and his ability to hold himself accountable for his personal growth for guidance. Every day, Franklin would ask himself a series of […]
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Today, we live in a society where kindness is often looked down on as a weakness. But in reality, kindness–which stems from the Golden Rule–has benefits that are spiritual, physical, and mental. In this episode, I talk about why kindness is an essential part of a lifestyle of vitality. I share the concrete benefits of […]
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The ideology that manly men never show weakness and never ask for help is a dangerous stereotype of masculinity that has profound health consequences. Far too often, I see men delay healthcare and lose out on years that they could have spent living healthier lives and enjoying time with their families. I even wrote a […]
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Keith Barry is the world’s foremost TV hypnotist, mentalist, and Brain Hacker who has been dubbed the Wizard of the Western World. He has captivated audiences across the globe on over forty international television shows including his latest groundbreaking series, The Keith Barry Experience. He’s also appeared on ITV’s You’re Back in The Room, the […]
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Emilia Elisabet Lahti, PhD, MSSc, MAPP, is an internationally acclaimed presenter specializing in positive psychology, courage, leadership, and high performance. Emilia’s groundbreaking research at Aalto University School of Science and Technology focused on sisu, an ancient Finnish concept representing courage and determination in the face of extreme adversity. Her research paper garnered widespread attention, featured […]
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Dr. Mary Ryan is a consultant physician, endocrinologist, and Senior Lecturer with the Post Graduate School of Medicine. She lectures to GPs nationwide as well as to the general public on preventing Heart Disease, Type 2 Diabetes, and its complications. She is a member of the Women’s Heart Advisory Group for the Irish Heart Foundation and the National Lipid Steering Committee, as well as provides public lectures on behalf of the Irish Heart Foundation on heart disease prevention. She has made regular contributions to radio and television shows throughout her career and shared her expert views on Diabetes, Heart Disease, and Endocrinology. As an active advocate for heart health and heart disease prevention as well as a wonderful Soprano singer, she has produced a CD entitled “The Next Chapter,” where she raised well-needed funds for the Irish Heart Foundation. She is a graduate of Trinity College with an MB, BCH, BAO, and Honours in the Foundation Scholarship. She later went on to obtain a MA and MD from Trinity College, where she specialized in Diabetes, Obesity, and Insulin Resistance.
Today, Dr. Mary joins me to discuss the importance of taking care of yourself and how stress and lifestyle affect hormones. She shares the story of how she became a doctor and some of the professors who inspired her to become an endocrinologist. Dr. Mary explains the role of the pituitary gland and what happens when hormones become imbalanced. She shares her suggestions to help balance hormones, how to listen to your body, and how to recharge from stress in order to prevent burnout. We discuss the vicious cycle of stress that we see our patients get caught in, how education is the key to understanding how to take control of your health, and discuss how you can best educate yourself. We also discuss the writing process and the surprises Dr. Mary encountered while writing her book It’s Probably Your Hormones: From Appetite to Sleep, Periods to Sex Drive, Balance Your Hormones to Unlock Better Health.
“Hormones control everything – they control your moods, your desires, all your muscles, your immune system – they control every single organ in your body.” – Dr. Mary Ryan
This week on In the Doctor’s Chair:
- Dr. Mary’s journey to becoming an Endocrinologist
- The mentors that inspired Dr. Mary along the way
- How your hormones affect your physical, mental, and emotional health
- How stress levels affect your overall wellbeing
- The benefits of counseling
- How to prevent Type 2 Diabetes through diet
- Why spending time in nature leads to better health
Connect with Dr. Mary Ryan:
- Dr. Mary Ryan’s Website
- Podcast: Empowering Women
- Book: It’s Probably Your Hormones From Appetite to Sleep, Periods to Sex Drive, Balance Your Hormones to Unlock Better Health
- Dr. Mary Ryan on Instagram
- Dr. Mary Ryan on Facebook
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Dr. Colman Noctor is a Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytical Psychotherapist, who has worked at the Great Ormond Street Hospital, the Royal Edinburgh Hospital, Our Lady’s Hospital in Crumlin, the Lucena Child Mental Health Services, and St Patricks Mental Health Service. He provides his patients with specialized treatment of various emotional disorders and possesses a deep interest in understanding the influence of contemporary media on child development and mental health, frequently sharing his insights through national media contributions. Dr. Noctor’s book The 4-7 Zone: An Easy and Effective Way to Live a Balanced Life – and Become Your Own Therapist is expected to be published in April 2024. He holds a Post Graduate Higher Diploma in Child and Adolescent Mental Health from Dublin City University, a Graduate Diploma in Psychoanalytic Studies from Dublin Business School, a Master of Science in Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy from Trinity College Dublin, and a Doctorate in Psychotherapy from Dublin City University.
Today Dr. Colman and I discuss the concept behind his book The 4-7 Zone and the importance of finding balance. We discuss the importance of maintaining a moderate mindset to achieve well-being and how to accept yourself for who you are today. He instructs us on how to be more present in our day-to-day lives and shares surprising statistics on how happy we truly are. We discuss the idea of having enough, what contentment really means, and how social media makes us feel like we’re falling behind. We also discuss how we distort our perceptions of happiness and emphasize the importance of contentment and inner peace.
“There is an aspiration that we would go through life without adversity. But through any growth, there has to be some degree of discomfort.”
– Dr. Colman Noctor
This week on In the Doctor’s Chair:
- The definition of the 4-7 Zone
- How Colman discovered the 4-7 Zone
- The upside of feeling moderate
- How being vulnerable can help us grow
- The benefits of unstructured play on a child’s development
- The benefits of drawing on parental wisdom
- Why well-being doesn’t automatically equal happiness
- Dr. Colman’s tips for navigating life
- The downside of medicalizing normal life struggles
- Why self-diagnosis could be harmful to your health
Connect with Dr. Colman Noctor:
- Dr. Colman Noctor’s Website
- Book: The 4-7 Zone: An Easy and Effective Way to Live a Balanced Life – and Become Your Own Therapist by Colman Noctor
- Dr. Colman Noctor on Twitter
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Dr. Jessica Matthews is a renowned health and wellness educator, author, and speaker. She is an Assistant Professor and the creator of the Master of Kinesiology in Integrative Wellness program at Point Loma Nazarene University and the Director of Integrative Health Coaching in the Centers for Integrative Health at UC San Diego. She is also the lead faculty member in the area of health behavior change for the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM), serves as chair of the ACLM Health and Wellness Coaches member interest group, and is a consultant and senior advisor for the American Council on Exercise (ACE). She regularly contributes to numerous publications and media outlets, such as CNN, The Washington Post, Women’s Health, The New York Times, NPR, and Doctor Radio.
Today, Jessica and I discuss how when we as practitioners adopt healthy habits in our own lives it leads to better outcomes for our patients. Jessica analyzes the results of studies showing that physicians who practiced healthy behaviors, such as resistance training, were more likely to counsel patients with authenticity and shares her personal experiences that led her to develop the Master of Science in Integrative Wellness program. Jessica also explains what ‘whole person health’ is, how it helps practitioners provide better care to their patients, and the healthy habits she recommends to her patients.
“When you have experiences in life that are challenging, it’s an opportunity to further evolve your perspective.”
– Dr. Jessica Matthews
This week on In the Doctor’s Chair:
- Why it’s important for healthcare professionals to adopt a healthy lifestyle
- How patients benefit from their doctor’s healthy lifestyle
- How doctors can model authentic health behaviors for patients
- How doctors can have more authentic conversations with their patients
- How to overcome setbacks on your journey to a healthy lifestyle
- What whole person health is and how it helps practitioners provide better care
- Jessica’s recommendations on how to navigate through life
- The power of giving back and serving others
Connect with Dr. Jessica Matthews:
- Jessica Matthews’ Website
- Jessica Matthews’ TedX Talk
- Jessica Matthews’ on LinkedIn
- Jessica Matthews’ on Instagram
- Jessica Matthews’ on Facebook
- Jessica Matthews’ on Twitter
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Sugar is all around us. It occurs naturally in whole foods like fruits, vegetables, and dairy products. It’s added to processed foods, like cookies, sodas, cereal, and flavored yogurt. Sweet foods are part of our social lives and are served at celebrations, from birthday parties to weddings. It is integral to life as it provides energy for our cells. But sugar has a bittersweet side, and overconsumption can lead to short-term discomfort and long-term health problems.
Today, I discuss what added sugars to your body, health, and longevity. I explain the difference between naturally occurring sugar and added sugar and which type of sugar you should eat less. I discuss how to make simple changes in your diet and how to read labels at the grocery store. I caution you about the risks of too much sugar in your diet and explain which diseases your diet can put you at increased risk for. I also explain the science behind how too much sugar can cause inflammation and cite several prominent studies to illustrate how damaging sugar can be.
“Not only does added sugar increase your likelihood of gaining weight, it can increase your tendency to store visceral fat.”
– Dr. Mark Rowe
This week on In the Doctor’s Chair:
- The difference between added sugar and naturally occurring sugar
- When sugar is good for you
- The adverse effects of too much sugar
- The impact of sugar overconsumption on your mental health
- How sugar impacts your brain health
- Simple ways you can reduce your sugar intake
- Your recommended sugar intake
Resources Mentioned:
- American Institue For Cancer Research Sugar and Cancer Connection Article
- American Heart Association Sugar Guidelines
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Dr. Lisa Cunningham is a Consultant in Emergency Medicine and HEMS (helicopter emergency medical service) physician in Ireland. Lisa thrives under pressure and has learned to enjoy even talking and sharing about peak performance under challenging environments. A mother of three and wife to Bernard, Lisa believes that family is also very important. She credits the support from family and friends to help achieve a less stressful balance between working and family life. Her grá for Gaelic football cannot go unmentioned! Last year saw her appointed to the Mayo senior LGFA (Ladies Gaelic Football Association) as team doctor. A lifelong dream was fulfilled last year for Lisa when she got to walk on Croke Park with the Co. Mayo ladies!
Today, Lisa joins me to share why she loves her job. She notes that we never stop learning, growing, or starting, and she talks about the satisfaction she gets from helping people. She offers some concrete tips for handling stress and emphasises the power of gratitude. She discusses the strong, supportive relationships in her life and notes their importance. She shares her thoughts on Imposter Syndrome, notes that it’s good for children to see their parents supporting each other, and observes that what we say to others can have a huge impact. She offers her thoughts on gaining the confidence to pursue a certain field, shares her experience with her first panic attack and what she took from the experience, and emphasises the power of positivity.
“Positivity just breeds positivity.”– Dr. Lisa Cunningham
This week on In the Doctor’s Chair
- Why Lisa loves her job
- The satisfaction of helping people
- Tips and techniques for handling stress
- The power of gratitude
- The importance of strong, supportive relationships
- Lisa’s thoughts on Imposter Syndrome
- The impact of our words
- The power of positivity
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The search for happiness is age-old. Numerous answers have been given over the years, and in my research, I’ve come across many of them. Today, I compile them for you.
In this episode, I list 15 ways to boost your happiness, emphasising the power of gratitude, kindness, physical health, purpose, and simplicity. I tell a Chinese proverb and a story from Buddha to underscore the power of these elements, and I share the name of the book I wrote on the subject.
“What can you subtract from your life right now that can enhance your wellbeing?”
– Dr. Mark Rowe
This week on In the Doctor’s Chair
- The power of gratitude
- The power of kindness
- The power of relationships
- The power of a why
- The power of exercise
- The power of silence
- The power of spending time with happy people
- The power of simplicity
- The power of lightening up
- The power of setting goals that are consistent with your values
- The power of a healthy diet
- The power of meditation
- The power of restorative sleep
- The power of volunteering
- The power of focusing on your strengths
Resources Mentioned
- A Prescription for Happiness by Dr. Mark Rowe
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Liana Lianov is an international leader in Lifestyle Medicine and positive psychology who has dedicated her career to promoting the science of positive psychology and health in healthcare. She specializes in Preventive Medicine, Public Health, and Internal Medicine and has authored several books, including Strengths in the Mirror and Roots of Positive Change: Optimizing Healthcare with Positive Psychology. Currently, she is the President of the Positive Health and Wellbeing Division of the International Positive Psychology Association, Chair of the Happiness Science and Positive Health Committee at the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, and the Vice Chair of the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine. Liana also founded the Global Positive Health Institute, which helps physicians and health professionals leverage the science of positive psychology and lifestyle medicine. She is also the founder of HealthType LLC, which offers digital programs and interactive workshops that focus on positive psychology for health professionals and individual audiences.
Today Liana joins me to discuss the importance of social connections and how they can lead to our long-term well-being. We analyze research from Harvard that proves that typical self-care techniques like sleep, diet, and exercise aren’t the most important factors in promoting longevity. We discuss the negative side effects of loneliness and how being lonely is turning into a public health crisis. We discuss the number of people you need to interact with for optimal health. We also share some of our tactics for increasing your social circle and connecting more deeply with the people around you.
“Social connections are top of the list for not only making us happy but also physically healthy and helping us to live longer.” – Liana Lianov
This week on In the Doctor’s Chair:
- Why social connections lead to an improved sense of well-being
- What science has proven about the power of social connections
- The risks of loneliness on your health
- Why you don’t need to have a large group of friends to reap the benefit of social connection
- How to incorporate social contact into your everyday life
- The effect of social connection on the parasympathetic nervous system
Resources Mentioned:
- Harvard Study of Adult Development
Connect with Liana Lianov
- My Happy Avatar Website
- Book: Strengths in the Mirror: Thriving Now and Tomorrow by Liana Lianov
- Book: Roots of Positive Change: Optimizing Health Care with Positive Psychology by Liana Lianov
- Liana Lianov on LinkedIn
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Elaine O’Brien, Ph.D., MAPP, is a Certified Health Coach and a member of The Wellness Registry who helps people live their best lives filled with physical health, mental clarity, and purpose. Elaine’s work has inspired tens of thousands of people and organizations to move towards greater fitness, resilience, and well-being. Elaine has also helped many manage stress and post-traumatic growth and is best known for her pioneering work in human movement science and the science of happiness. She is one of the first individuals in the world to earn a Masters in Applied Positive Psychology. She went on to earn a Ph.D. in the Psychology of Human Movement in 2015 and also studied Positive Psychology Across Cultures at the University of Oslo. Elaine is also a member of the International Positive Psychology Association (IPPA) Leader Team and an accomplished author, speaker, presenter, and well-being strategist.
Today, Elaine joins me to discuss her research on zesty aging and how to approach life with vitality and be more open to new experiences. She shares some of the wisdom she has learned from writing her book The Power of Play: Optimizing Your Joy Potential, including how to increase the joy in your life by tapping into your inner child. We discuss why adults neglect play and what you miss out on when you don’t prioritize it. Elaine also explains the PERMA model, what she learned from her mentor, Dr. Marty Seligman, and some simple strategies you can use to find opportunities for play in your life.
“Play keeps us fresh, it helps our mental health, our physical health, spiritual health. It helps us to grow as people with new experiences. It opens this up to the possibility of more socialization. It helps us feel more confident.” – Dr. Elaine O’Brien
This week on In the Doctor’s Chair:
- What is zesty aging
- How the Power of Play can optimize joy in your life
- Why adults don’t prioritize play
- The benefits of play for mental, physical, and spiritual health
- Dr. Marty Zeligman’s PERMA model
- The benefits of play in your day-to-day life
- How to increase joy and well-being through play
- How to turn the mundane into the magnificent
- How to build a “play toolkit”
- How to use play to optimize your potential
Resources Mentioned:
- Book Love 2.0: Creating Happiness and Health in Moments of Connection by Barbara Frederickson
Connect with Dr. Elaine O’Brien:
- Dr. Elaine O’Brien’s Website
- Free eBook: The Power of Play Fun Tracker
- Book The Power of Play: Optimizing Your Joy Potential by Dr. Elaine O’Brien
- Dr. Elaine O’Brienon LinkedIn
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Memory is one of the most important faculties. Not only does it allow us to relive the good times, but it also affects our mood and how we act and behave. Factors like stress, certain medications, illnesses, or the amount and quality of sleep can impact memory in the short term. With age, memory can decline as the risk of issues like dementia increases. Fortunately, losing your memory as you age is not a foregone conclusion. With a few lifestyle adjustments, it is possible to remain sharp into old age.
Today, I share some lifestyle changes you can adopt to help protect both your memory and overall health, using my 93-year-old patient Mary as a real-life success story. I explain what the MIND diet is and why it helps to slow cognitive decline. I discuss the roles that sleep and stress play in maintaining a good memory. I recommend some fun ways to keep your brain health that will keep your social calendar full and make your next vacation easier. I also remind you that if you are experiencing any changes in your memory, you need to see your doctor.
“Dementia is not just about memory loss. It can impact the way you think, feel, act, and behave—and it’s certainly not a natural part of the aging process.”
– Dr. Mark Rowe
This week on In the Doctor’s Chair:
- The factors that affect memory
- Why loss of memory after the age of 65 is not normal and when you should consult your doctor
- How your lifestyle can support brain health
- What you can learn from my 93-year-old patient
- What the MIND diet is, and why it’s effective in slowing cognitive decline
- The link between chronic sleep issues and Alzheimer’s disease
- How friends keep your memory sharp
- How heart health affects brain health
- The long-term effects of head injuries
- How learning a language sharpens your memory
Resources Mentioned:
- Harvard Study of Adult Development
- The MIND Diet
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DeDe Halfhill is a Certified Dare to Lead Facilitator and executive coach certified through Georgetown University’s Executive Leadership Coaching Program. DeDe’s mission is to teach the critical skills today’s leaders need to navigate difficult conversations on hard topics to create a more purposeful, inclusive culture.
She has over 25 years of experience in command positions and currently helps others become effective leaders. Throughout her career, DeDe has held many pivotal roles: advisor to the top leader of the Department of Defense, commander of Air Force bases in Barksdale and Iraq, a national security fellow at Georgetown University’s Institute for the Study of Diplomacy, congressional fellow advising an Indiana senator, senior advisor to the Air Force chief of staff, and Chief Public Affairs Officer for the Thunderbirds. She has been a trusted influence for solutions to some of the military’s most pressing issues.
Dr. Brené Brown lauded DeDe as a “leadership hero and a total badass.” She holds a Master’s degree in Management from American Military University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from the University of Iowa. Additionally, DeDe has completed several prestigious military programs, including Air War College, Air Command and Staff College, Squadron Officer School, and Defense Information School.
Today, DeDe describes her journey from military insider to emotional intelligence expert and how she learned a new way to support young leaders. She discusses the small steps you can take to encourage young people in your life. She talks about the value of looking inward and the importance of reflecting on your accomplishments to understand how you show up in the world. We deliberate on enhancing creativity using tools like stillness and spending time in nature. DeDe educates us about vulnerability and shares some stories about the resistance she faced when trying to get members of the United States military to be more vulnerable. She offers advice on healthily navigating vulnerability. DeDe also discusses different types of vulnerability and why it’s more important to put yourself out there than to be perfectly eloquent.
“By taking action, you’re actually building confidence.”
– DeDe Halfhill
This week on In the Doctor’s Chair:
- What a career in high-level government positions taught DeDe about emotional intelligence
- How DeDe transitioned from leadership development to leadership support
- The best ways to support young leaders
- The value of reflecting on your past accomplishments
- DeDe’s recommendations for reflecting on how you show up in the world
- What a force multiplier is and how it can help you look forward
- How time and space can help enhance your creativity
- DeDe’s gratitude practice
- How nature bolsters creativity
- The importance of vulnerability and navigating it in a healthy way
- The challenges DeDe faced when talking about vulnerability in US military culture
- Why vulnerabilities in security or communication systems are different from vulnerabilities in human relationships\
Connect with DeDe Halfhill:
- DeDe Halfhill Website
- DeDe Halfhill on LinkedIn
- DeDe Halfhill on Instagram
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How can you strengthen and support your immune system? When it’s working well, we take our immune systems for granted. But when we’re laid low by a virus or battling an auto-immune disease like arthritis, we quickly realize just how amazing and important our immune system can be – and how fragile. The stress of daily life can have long-lasting effects on your immune health. Fortunately, there are easy, accessible things you can do to help yourself ward off diseases and continue to support your immune health.
Today, I discuss what the immune system is and how its optimal function is vital for living a good, healthy life. I share my top tips for boosting the health of your immune system, from simple, easy-to-adopt health measures and small lifestyle changes to changing your diet and exercise routines. I recommend a fun, colorful way to approach healthy eating and discuss what foods you should avoid. I investigate the role that stress plays on immunity and the awful, lingering effects stress has on our long-term health. I also explain the difference between your biological age and your immunological age and share my favourite doctor-approved ways to relieve stress in your life.
“Your immune system is really fundamental for survival – and it’s essential for good health.”
– Dr. Mark Rowe
This week on In the Doctor’s Chair:
- Why the immune system is so essential to life
- Simple ways you can minimize your risk of infections
- Lifestyle habits to adopt for better immune health
- How food can help boost your immune system
- Foods to avoid for better immunity
- The role of stress in immune system health
- The difference between biological age and immunological age
- Ways to relieve stress to boost your immunity
Resources Mentioned:
- Article: Kaiser Permanente More exercise linked to less severe Covid-19 outomes
- Pause: A 1-Minute Mindful Breathing Exercise
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Professor Luke O’Neill is one of the most influential international names in science who came to prominence through Covid-19. As one of the top 1% of immunologists in the world, he has studied the toll of inflammatory disease on the human body. He was a reassuring voice of reason, explaining the science behind the pandemic and helping the public navigate a trying and terrifying time. In 2008 Professor O’Neill was seated as the Chair of Biochemistry at Trinity College Dublin and appointed Chair of the Immunity and Infection panel of the European Research Council. Since then, he has published nearly 400 scientific papers as well as best-selling books, including Keep Calm and Trust the Science, Humanology, and Never Mind the B#llcks, Here’s the Science.*
Today, Luke joins me to discuss his work around immunity and how high-stress levels have catastrophic effects on your immune system, leaving you vulnerable to illness. We look back at the Covid-19 pandemic and the pathogen Luke thought may be responsible for the next pandemic. He shares his experience with depression, some of the tactics he used to feel joy again, and his mission to normalise mental health issues. We discuss how research has confirmed the benefits of ancient wellness practices like herbal medicine and meditation and how you can incorporate them into your wellness routine. We also discuss the importance of spending time in nature, how it’s an easy way to boost your immune system naturally, and the value of having a support system.
“Stress is the big modern crisis.” – Professor Luke O’Neill
This week on In the Doctor’s Chair:
- Encouraging young people’s interest in science
- The main takeaways from the COVID-19 pandemic
- How Luke was prepared for a pandemic and how he was surprised by the emergence of a coronavirus
- How the EU is preparing for the next pandemic
- Luke’s top tips for boosting your immune system
- My recommended weekly dose of nature for natural immunity
- Luke’s experience with depression and the treatments that worked for him
- Luke’s mission to normalise mental health issues and how he stays healthy
- Emerging scientific evidence for ancient practices
- How gratitude increases feel-good hormones
- The power of strong support systems
Resources Mentioned:
- Book: Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy
- Book: Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Healthy Life
Connect with Professor Luke O’Neill:
- Professor Luke O’Neill’s Public Speaking Profile
- Professor Luke O’Neill’s Trinity College CV
- Book: Nevermind The B#llcks, Here’s The Science: A Scientist’s Guide to the Biggest Challenges Facing Our Species Today*
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Professor Patrick Murray is a Professor of Clinical Pharmacology at the University College Dublin and is board certified in nephrology, critical care medicine, and clinical pharmacology. He has practiced as an intensivist, a nephrologist, and a clinical pharmacologist at the University of Chicago Hospitals where he served as the fellowship training Programme Director in nephrology and directed the acute dialysis services. In addition to his teaching role at UCD, Patrick is a consulting physician and Chair of the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital Drugs and Therapeutics Committee, the Clinical Director of the UCD Clinical Research Center, and the host of a special podcast series, MGA Clinical Influencers Podcast – Series 2.
Today I share part two of my interview as a guest of the University College Dublin MGA Clinical Influencers Podcast interview with Professor Patrick Murray. I reflect on some of the challenges in my early days as a young GP.
We discuss realising my dream of transforming a former Presentation Convent and Chapel cloister building into a 21st Century enhanced medical facility (0riginally designed by Augustus Pugin (1812-1852). Located just up the road from where I had grown up. I also discuss the best parts of my role as a family doctor and why I believe that lifestyle changes can be the best medicine for lasting wellbeing.
‘One of my all time favourite quotes is one attributed to Confucius who said ‘We all have two lives and our second life starts the day we realise we have only one life.’
This week on In the Doctor’s Chair:
- Realising my dream of converting a Pugin designed Convent into a state-of-the-art medical facility
- Taking time to step back care of my own health
- Why I believe challenging times helped me grow as a person
- The best part about my work as a general practitioner
- When I believe lifestyle changes may be the best option rather than writing a prescription (and when it isn’t)
- How I value taking care of my own health now & maintain a work/life balance
- My top book recommendations
- How I’d like to see the Irish health system evolve in the future
Resources Mentioned:
- Book: The Celtic Wisdom of Trees by Jane Gifford
- Book: The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday
Connect with Professor Patrick Murray:
- University College Dublin Website
- MGA Clinical Influencers Podcast – Series 2
- UCD School of Medicine on Facebook
- UCD Medicine on Twitter
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Suzann Pileggi Pawelski, MAPP, is a writer, well-being consultant, and international speaker who studies and writes about the science of happiness and how it affects relationships and health. She wrote the book Happy Together: Using the Science of Positive Psychology to Build Love that Lasts with her husband, James, which was named the best book of the year by Business Insider, Success Magazine, and the Greater Good Science Center. Suzann is also a columnist at Psychology Today, Live Happy, and the Newsletter of the International Positive Psychology Association (IPPA). She’s been featured in publications like Time Magazine, INC Magazine, NPR, The Los Angeles Times, The Philadelphia Enquirer, and the London Times. Before becoming a relationship expert, Suzann was the VP of the public relations firm Weber Shandwick Worldwide and headed award-winning PR campaigns. Suzann currently lives in Philadelphia with her husband and her son, Liam.
Today, Suzann shares the inspiration that led to her book, Happy Together, and how fairy tales have warped our expectations of relationships. She discusses her unique approach to strengthening relationships and how couples benefit from focusing more on positive emotions than negative ones. She describes how she approaches challenges in her own relationship, how she communicates with her husband, and the things she found adorable at the beginning of their relationship that is now a source of conflict. She also offers advice on why happiness is not the most important goal and how to recognize the other positive emotions we experience daily to redefine happiness.
“You don’t just meet a person, get in a relationship, get married, and that’s it. You have to build relational muscle.”
– Suzann Pileggi Pawelski
This week on In the Doctor’s Chair:
- Suzann’s inspiration for writing her book, Happy Together
- Why Suzann chose to focus on what can go right with relationships in her book
- The role of positive psychology in relationships
- Why it can be easier to notice the bad things in a relationship than the good
- What people get wrong about relationships
- What Suzann learned about communication through her relationship with her husband
- How traits you initially loved about your partner can become the source of conflict
- Why anger and sadness are just as important as happiness
- Why suppressing emotions can be counterproductive to being happily partnered
- How relationships are like your gym routine
- The skills and strategies couples can use to keep their relationship strong
- The importance of gratitude in relationships
- How couples can learn to listen to each other
- Why are people bad at receiving compliments
- Suzann’s most powerful piece of advice for couples
- Why the concept of soulmates is dangerous
- Why it’s difficult for people in relationships to stay together and remain happy
- How to redefine happiness
- Ten common positive emotions that aren’t happiness
- How to feel more serene in your day-to-day life
- What Aristotle can teach us about making our partners happy
- Suzann’s three takeaways for a resilient mind
Resources Mentioned:
- The Happy Couple article by Suzann Pileggi Pawelski
- Free Character Test from Via Character
Connect with Suzann Pileggi Pawelski:
- Suzann Pileggi Pawelski’s Website
- Happy Together Website
- Book: Happy Together: Using the Science of Positive Psychology to Build Love that Lasts
- Suzann’s column in Psychology Today
- Happy Together on Facebook
- Happy Together on Twitter
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This week I share the first half of my conversation with Professor Patrick Murray host of the UCD School of Medicine MGA Clinical Influencers Podcast series. I relive my experience as a student of UCD and reminisce about the people who made my time there such a memorable experience. I discuss how my family inspired me to go into medicine, my early days as a student, and some of the cramped living situations that, in retrospect, led to some of the best days of my life. I remember the people, both the professors and fellow students, who taught me about more than just medicine. And I also discuss some of the most important things I learned about patient care and connecting with patients.
Professor Patrick Murray is a Professor of Clinical Pharmacology at the University College Dublin, a consultant physician at the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital in Dublin, Ireland, and a proud graduate of UCD. He is the leader of a special podcast series, MGA Clinical Influencers Podcast – Series 2, where he interviews UCD graduates about their time at the university and shares highlights from their careers. He specializes in kidney health, and throughout his career, he has studied the prevention, diagnosis, and therapy of acute kidney injury and nephrotoxicity, as well as the pharmacotherapy of patients with kidney disease. He is board certified in nephrology, critical care medicine, and clinical pharmacology. Before his role at UCD, Patrick practiced medicine in the United States at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and the University of Chicago Hospitals in Chicago, Illinois.
This week on In the Doctor’s Chair:
- How I decided to become a doctor
- How my time at UCD helped me grow as a person
- The year I lived in a garden shed and loved it
- My favorite UCD professors
- What the tragic death of a dear friend taught me about life
- How I realized that family medicine was my calling
- Why I love being a general practitioner
- The importance of continuity of care
- Why technology will never replace the human touch in medicine
- Why Dublin was an exciting place to be in 1990
- My early career highlights
- The health practitioner who inspired me the most
- Why do patients and doctors measure the quality of care differently
- Why the best skill a new doctor can develop is the ability to listen
Connect with Professor Patrick Murray
- University College Dublin Website
- Patrick Murray UCD Profile
- MGA Clinical Influencers Podcast – Series 2
- UCD School of Medicine on Facebook
- UCD Medicine on Twitter
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Dr. Robb Kelly is an addiction expert, mental illness recovery specialist, author of Daddy, Daddy Please Stop Drinking, and the CEO of the Robb Kelly Recovery Group. For the past 20 years, he has helped addicts and alcoholics recover from addiction by treating the underlying problem, not just the symptoms. His direct, no-nonsense approach to treatment has earned him the nickname “The Gordon Ramsay of the Addiction World.” Dr. Kelly uses his clinical knowledge and his personal experiences with recovering from addiction to help thousands of people. He frequently gives lectures at universities and hospitals and is an accomplished musician who has played bass with Queen, David Bowie, and Elton John.
Today, Robb joins me to share the story of his history with addiction and how his personal experiences allow him to help others. He offers inspirational words of wisdom on overcoming setbacks, using adversity to become a stronger person, and achieving your goals. He discusses the root causes of addiction and how traditional approaches to addiction treatment fail to address the underlying issues. Robb describes the modalities he uses to help addicts recover from addiction, including NLP and somatic experiences. He also shares his routines for staying healthy and the three key things to focus on to keep your mind resilient.
“Once we visualize something strong enough, then we can hold that in our hand and that we are capable of much, much more than we think.”
– Dr. Robb Kelly
This week on In the Doctor’s Chair:
- Robb’s personal experience with addiction
- How spirituality played a huge part in Robb’s recovery
- Growing from adversity
- Why now is the best time to chase your dreams
- Why your support system is your most important resource
- The root causes of addiction
- How Robb uses somatic experience and neurolinguistic programming to help addicts recover from addiction
- Why traditional recovery programs only have a 4% success rate
- The daily routines that keep Robb healthy
- Three essentials for a resilient mind
Connect with Dr. Robb Kelly:
- Robb Kelly’s Website
- Book: Daddy, Daddy Please Stop Drinking
- Kelly on LinkedIn
- Kelly on Instagram
- Kelly on Facebook
- Kelly on Twitter
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Today, I talk about why everything in your life is interconnected. I note the importance of self-care and posit that you’re irreplaceable as a human being. I talk about the growth mindset, ask some key questions, and share my definition of well-being. I explain why your health is your greatest asset, define the ‘intention gap,’ and talk about gratitude’s power. Finally, I share how my’ Self-Development Club’ can help you, discussing what it is and is not! and explaining why change doesn’t necessarily require a 180-degree shift.
Everything is connected. When you develop yourself in one area, you affect others. This is why I’m launching the ‘Self-Development Club,’ and in this episode, I invite you to join.
My experience as a practicing doctor inspires me to host the ‘Self-Development Club,’ whose purpose is to inform and empower you to make positive lifestyle changes and become the person you want to become. On this monthly Live Webinar, I’ll teach ‘Lifestyle as Medicine’ concepts and practices to support your personal growth. In addition, we’ll explore Lifestyle strategies, Positive Psychology, and all things Well-being.
To learn more and to Sign-Up visit www.drmarkrowe.com.
My purpose is to encourage & guide you to Live with more Vitality – Your key is never to stop starting.
“Everything is connected.”
– Dr. Mark Rowe
‘My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.’
– Maya Angelou
This week on In the Doctor’s Chair
- The importance of self-care and why it’s not selfish
- The power of growth mindset
- Why your health is your greatest asset
- The intention gap
- The power of gratitude
- The Self-Development Club
Resources Mentioned:
- Mark Rowe’s Self-Development Club
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Michael Kelly is a social entrepreneur, Ashoka fellow, and TV presenter. He is the founder and CEO of GIY, a leading global social enterprise that aims to help 100 million people grow their own food for a healthier, more sustainable world by 2030. He has co-presented and produced the series, Grow Cook Eat, on RTE and Amazon Prime. A member of the Irish Food Writers Guild, Michael has written food columns for The Irish Times, The Irish Independent, and Food & Wine Magazine. He is the author of The GIY Diaries: A Year of Growing and Cooking.
Michael joins me today to discuss the grow-it-yourself movement and why growing your own food is beneficial for your physical, emotional, and mental health. He shares how shopping for a bulb of garlic ignited his passion for food sustainability and led him to found GIY. He describes the gift of being present and the joy of being in nature. Michael also offers advice on building the skills necessary for resilience and highlights the importance of keeping your mission at the forefront of your mind when driving social change.
“If you can build the skills for resilience in your mind, you can power through the hard knocks and the dark nights of the soul and get to the promised land.”
– Michael Kelly
This week on In the Doctor’s Chair:
- Michael’s background, what sparked his passion for sustainability, and how growing food changed his life
- How growing food benefitted Michael’s physical, mental, and emotional health
- Michael’s vision for GIY’s growth as a social enterprise and movement
- How to deal with the slow pace of change
- Other health-enhancing habits in Michael’s lifestyle
- The importance of listening to ourselves and learning what soothes us
- Building the skills for a more resilient mind
- Connecting who you are to what you do
- What life means to Michael
Connect with Michael Kelly:
- GIY
- Book: The GIY Diaries: A Year of Growing and Cooking
- GIY on LinkedIn
- GIY on Instagram
- GIY on Facebook
- GIY on Twitter
- GIY on YouTube
- Michael Kelly on LinkedIn
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In this episode, I discuss the value of choosing a strength-based approach to living our lives. I discuss how traditional psychological practices shifted from focusing on alleviating problems and weaknesses to embracing positive psychology practices. I discuss the six core characteristics that are present in every culture, civilization, and religious belief and how they sub-divide into what we now consider 24 different character strengths. I explain what signature strengths are and how our strengths can change over time. I also discuss the benefits of choosing a strength-based approach to living, how to identify and leverage the benefits of your signature strengths, and how using your strengths can support your vitality and well-being.
Do you tend to focus on your weaknesses instead of your strengths? Do you tend to focus on what’s wrong instead of what’s strong? As humans, our brain is hard-wired for fear detection, anxiety, and discomfort, which often leads us to focus on our faults and flaws instinctually. And while it might seem counterintuitive to focus on our strengths instead of our weaknesses, it can also be a tremendous way to feel better and bring more of the ‘real you’ into the world.
“It’s only by choosing your strengths that you will sail the ocean of possibility in life.”
– Dr. Mark Rowe
This week on In the Doctor’s Chair:
- How psychological practices shifted from focusing on alleviating problems or weaknesses to embracing positive psychology practices
- The six core virtues in every culture, religious belief, and civilization
- The composition of your unique character profile
- Understanding your signature strengths and how your strengths can change over time
- How to identify and leverage the benefits of your signature strengths
- The benefits of choosing a strength-based approach to living
- Strengths that are closely linked to your emotional wellbeing
Resources Mentioned:
- VIA Character Strengths Questionnaire
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I like the phrase “best year.” It is full of optimism, positivity, and the feeling that things can improve. I believe that our lives can be changed and improved through the power of our own effort; it’s about what we commit and recommit to every single day. So, in the spirit of recommitment and never stopping starting, I turned the phrase B.E.S.T. Y.E.A.R. into a mnemonic for a set of strategies that could help you make 2023 your best year yet.
In this episode, I outline the B.E.S.T. Y.E.A.R. mnemonic and explore ideas for living with more vitality in the new year. I discuss how accepting the totality of the human experience and practicing habits of kindness and gratitude can help us flourish. I describe how forging deeper connections and investing in the people around you can benefit your quality of life. I also highlight the importance of recommitting to live with more vitality every day and underscore the value of remembering to never stop starting.
“Every day is a learning day, an opportunity to recommit to live with more vitality, to never stop starting, and never stop growing.”
– Dr. Mark Rowe
This week on In the Doctor’s Chair:
- Recommitment, realistic optimism, and how to have your B.E.S.T. Y.E.A.R. yet
- The gift of being more present
- Emotional agility and practicing acceptance
- Self-care, compassion, and the value of being curious about your emotions
- The value of taking care of your friends
- Choosing to become an active participant in your wellbeing
- The greatest health pill of all
- How awareness of your strengths can help you reconnect with your essence and live according to your values
- Remembering to never stop starting
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The power of words and the emotions they evoke are well-discussed throughout history. For example, the Rig Veda considered the world’s oldest spiritual text, asserts that all sounds have vibrational energy that, when heard, triggers emotional experiences that make one respond in a certain way. Mahatma Gandhi noted the influence of thoughts over words, and words’ influence over destiny. At the same time, more contemporary thinkers such as Nicholas Christakis suggest how words can ripple through a network of people.
In this episode, I discuss how your words can impact you and the people around you. I describe the contagiousness of positive and negative emotions and the presence of energy in words. I explain how toxic positivity sets you up for more feelings of distress, discomfort, and disease. I also discuss how the practice of being more mindful and present enables you to let go of the past and anxiety of the future and share wisdom from the brilliant minds of Maya Angelou, Confucius, St. Francis of Assisi, and others.
“Where your words go, your emotional energy flows.”
– Dr. Mark Rowe
This week on In the Doctor’s Chair:
- The Rig Veda and how the presence of energy in sounds helps you experience emotion
- The impact of positive and negative feedback
- The power of the spoken and written word
- Mahatma Gandhi on thoughts, words, and destiny
- Rumi and the three gates that words must pass through
- The etymology of ‘encourage’ and how the quality of our conversations impacts the quality of our lives
- Inner self-talk and the ‘merry-go-mind’ of anxious thoughts
- The difference between toxic positivity and self-compassion
- Turning down your inner critic and tuning in to your inner coach
- The power of the written word and applying the inspiring words of others to your life
- Reading biographies to understand the greatest minds and thinkers
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Welcome back to Part 2 of my conversation with Bernie Keogh on her Podcast YayCanDo. YayCanDo is a podcast about possibility, embracing our humanity and letting go of limiting beliefs in our lives. Today we discuss the science behind adopting a gratitude practice, why there isn’t a ‘one-size-fits all’ approach and why it’s important for each individual to find their own recipe for inner contentment. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!”
Bernie Keogh is the co-founder and co-host of the YayCanDo Podcast. She is also the Managing Director of A Lust For Life, a multi-award-winning charity on a mission to empower future generations to be effective guardians of their mental health and well-being. Additionally, Bernie is also the Founding Director of We Love People. This Dublin, Ireland-based organisation offers a combination of HR Management Services and Executive Coaching on a per-project or long-term basis to CEOs and their executive teams. With over two decades of business experience, Bernie is committed to empowering others to believe in their potential, become leaders of their own lives, and build exciting sustainable careers.
As we talk about the science behind adopting a gratitude practice, we discuss the difference between objective and subjective evidence and why they’re both important. We discuss the benefits of adopting a gratitude practice, why there isn’t a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach to developing a gratitude practice, and why it’s important for each individual to find their own recipe for inner contentment. We share our own daily gratitude practices and how they got us through some of the most challenging times in our lives. We also discuss the difference between taking life’s challenges in stride and what true resilience is, and why taking care of ourselves first is critical to better care for others.
“Resilience is being able to meet life’s challenges and process them, ideally, in a healthy way.
That means meeting the pain of them, accepting that, and still finding the will to go on.”
– Bernie Keogh
This week on In the Doctor’s Chair:
- The benefits of adopting a gratitude practice
- Objective vs. subjective evidence
- Finding your own recipe for inner contentment
- Our daily gratitude practices
- How people often normalize and minimize major life challenges
- Understanding what resilience truly means
- The importance of taking care of ourselves so we can take better care of others
Resources Mentioned:
- Book: Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams by Mattew Walker, PhD
Connect with Bernie Keogh:
- Website: A Lust For Life
- Podcast: YayCanDo
- YayCanDo on LinkedIn
- Bernie Keogh on LinkedIn
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Undoubtedly, one of the keys to a life of meaning and rich fulfillment is to have a clear sense of purpose and a strong sense of who you are. But what’s the difference between the people struggling with toxic stress and feelings of anxiety and those living a rich life filled with purpose and a clear sense of vitality?
In my experience: flow.
So what does it mean to live your life ‘in flow’? How do you create more flow in your life? And how is it the key to unlocking your inner happiness, well-being, and deep fulfillment?
In this episode, I discuss the lessons we can learn about the concept of flow from the Russian psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi. I discuss what ‘being in flow’ truly means and how it impacts your emotional health, well-being, and feelings of joy and fulfillment. I discuss how Mihaly explored the concept of flow by studying artists’ work habits and practices and how we can create more flow in our lives by doing more of the things we enjoy. I share how being in a state of flow impacts your creativity, playfulness, and authenticity. I also share tips on how you can begin finding new ways to create more flow so you can live a happier, healthier, and more fulfilling life.
“The essence of flow is being in the moment, the present moment, where action and awareness are merged.” – Dr. Mark Rowe
This week on In the Doctor’s Chair:
- Understanding what ‘flow’ and ‘being in flow’ means
- How Mihaly explored the concept of flow by studying artists’ work practices
- How being ‘in flow’ impacts your inner happiness, fulfillment, and wellbeing
- How ‘flow’ is a universal psychological experience
- Achieving peak experience through peak performance
- How performing at or near your best can impact your overall sense of wellbeing
- How being in a state of flow impacts your creativity, playfulness, and authenticity
- Everyday strategies to create more flow
- Finding the optimal balance between your perceived abilities and a perceived challenge
- How creating flow experiences helps you develop realistic optimism
- Why flow creates even more flow
Resources Mentioned:
- Book: Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
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Recently I was a guest of Bernie Keogh on her Podcast YayCanDo. YayCanDo is a podcast about possibility, embracing our humanity and letting go of limiting beliefs in our lives. Bernie Keogh, with her co-founder Paula Thomas, is on a mission to power new possibilities in life and work through better relationships with ourselves and others. I enjoyed our conversation so much; I think you will too.
With over 20 years of business experience, Bernie is the Managing Director of A Lust for Life and has extensive knowledge in relationship management, team management, and executive recruitment. As a career and life coach, Bernie is committed to empowering people to believe in their potential, become leaders of their own lives, and commit to building exciting, fulfilling, and sustainable careers.
Bernie joins me in the doctor’s chair this week to discuss the choices we can make each day that enables us to embrace well-being and live more vitality. We discuss my perspective on dealing with other people’s criticism and ridicule and the value of having the courage to embrace and push through your fears and inner critic. We discuss why living a life of vitality, graciousness, and mindfulness isn’t about striving for perfection or reaching the end of the journey but continuously recommitting to ourselves, our values, and our purpose. We also discuss the importance of self-compassion and emotional sobriety and the value of choosing where you dedicate your energy each day.
“Gratitude brings perspective to the past, peace to the present, and hope for the future.”
– Dr. Mark Rowe
This week on the podcast:
- My journey into positive psychology and lifestyle medicine
- My views on dealing with other people’s criticism and ridicule
- Having the courage to embrace and push past your fears and inner criticism
- Continuously recommitting to yourself
- How your heart, body, spirit, and mind are interconnected
- Appreciating that life is lived in different moments
- The importance of self-compassion
- Understanding emotional sobriety
- Why I believe the best practice of all is the gratitude practice
- Choosing to let go of negativity
- Deciding where you dedicate your energy.
Resources Mentioned:
- Book: Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese
- Book: The Vitality Mark: Your prescription for feeling energised, invigorated, enthusiastic and optimistic each day by Mark Rowe
- Book: The Big Book – Alcoholics Anonymous by Inc. Alcoholics Anonymous World Services
Connect with Bernie Keogh:
- Website: A Lust For Life
- Podcast: YayCanDo
- YayCanDo on LinkedIn
- Bernie
- Keogh on LinkedIn
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For more resources to help you to live with more vitality, please visit my website.
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Many people suffer from toxic stress. With so many external stressors in our lives, it’s critical that we find a way to balance our positive and negative thoughts by practicing mindful self-compassion. Compassion generally consists of three key components: awareness, action, and a sense of all-togetherness. So why does it seem easy to feel compassion and empathy for others but much more difficult to be compassionate toward ourselves?
Today, I discuss the importance of living our lives through the lens of mindful self-compassion. I explain how compassion for others is similar to being compassionate to ourselves and how being aware of your thoughts and feelings is the first step toward improving your self-compassion skills. I explain how challenges, failures, and suffering are an inevitable part of being human and how accepting this inevitability puts us on a path toward growth. I discuss the difference between Western and Eastern Philosophy regarding challenges and obstacles. I also explain how being mindful and compassionate with yourself can impact your health and well-being and share tips to help you boost your self-compassion skills.
“Self-compassion is all about being an encourager.”
– Dr. Mark Rowe
This week on In the Doctor’s Chair:
- The similarities between self-compassion and having compassion for others
- Understanding what self-compassion is
- Reallocating respect back toward yourself
- Balancing positivity and negativity to flourish
- How paying attention to your feelings helps you take better care of yourself
- The value of living your life to love yourself instead of trying to make other people like you
- Accepting the inevitability of tough times and how it leads toward a path to growth
- Understanding what Post-Traumatic Growth is
- The difference between Western Philosophy and Eastern Philosophy on dealing with challenges and struggles
- The merry-go-mind of anxious, negative thoughts
- Becoming your own best friend when you struggle, make mistakes, or fail
- Learning to be curious about your negative emotions
- How being mindful and self-compassionate impacts your health and well-being
- How to boost your self-compassion skills
In the Doctor’s Chair
Thanks for listening to In the Doctor’s Chair, the show where you’ll hear conversations that share life lessons, health habits, and leadership practices that focus on positive psychology, lifestyle medicine, and ways for you to live with more vitality.
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For more resources to help you to live with more vitality, please visit my website.
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Dr. Liana Lianov is the President of Global Positive Health Institute (GPHI), a nonprofit organization committed to advancing the integration of positive psychology in the healthcare industry. As an innovative global leader in lifestyle medicine, Dr. Liana has led the development of its core competencies for physicians and healthcare professionals, including positive psychology-based knowledge and […]
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Epictetus was a Greek Stoic philosopher that was born into slavery. After being banished from Rome, he moved to northwestern Greece, where he lived for the rest of his life. His life was about making progress instead of mastering perfection; because of this, we can learn many great life lessons from him. These lessons provide […]
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Dr. Liana Lianov is an innovative global leader in lifestyle medicine, leading the development of its core competencies for physicians and healthcare professionals. She is the President of Global Positive Health Institute (GPHI) and serves as the Chair of the Happiness Science and positive Health Committee at the American College of Lifestyle Medicine as well […]
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If you were asked to determine what you truly want from life when everything else is stripped away, you would likely say that you want happiness, contentment, inner peace, and fulfillment. Happiness is a fundamental key to the human experience. But one of the paradoxes of happiness is that it can be difficult to define. […]
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Excess visceral fat is very different from weight. Your weight has many potential variables, including how hydrated you are and, for women, your menstrual cycle. Your Body Mass Index (BMI) is the comparison between your weight and your height. It was designed by the insurance industry during the 1850s as a way to calculate a […]
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Confucius was a Chinese philosopher that lived between 551 to 479 B.C. and taught educational and ethical values. His Latinized name means ‘a respected master of calm.’ He dedicated his life to education and learning, and although he was largely ignored throughout his lifetime, his values and teachings became those that have been embedded and […]
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David Clancy and Ciaran Dunne are the hosts of the Sleep, Eat, Perform, Repeat podcast, a show that shares unique insight into high-performing individuals in elite sports, the arts, the military, and business. As an experienced chartered physiotherapist with clinical, consultation, and research experience, David has worked with some of the world’s most elite athletes […]
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Jane Abernethy is the Chief Sustainability Officer at Humanscale, an industry-leading designer, and manufacturer of sustainable, high-performance ergonomic workplace products. Since 1983, Humanscale’s award-winning ergonomic products have helped improve the health, efficiency, and quality of work life for millions of professionals. At Humanscale, Jane leads the company’s efforts to create a net-positive impact on the […]
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Simon Matthews is a board-certified lifestyle medicine professional and the CEO of Wellcoaches Australia and Wellcoaches Singapore, the premier school of evidence-based health coaching. Simon is committed to helping people achieve their goals of living healthier, purposeful lives. As a psychologist and fellow of the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine, Simon writes and consults widely […]
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Acne is the most common skin condition that most family physicians encounter in their medical practice – particularly in teens and young adults. It affects the majority of young people between the ages of 12 and 24. While acne typically begins during puberty, it’s not uncommon to notice acne breakouts at any stage of life. […]
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Maria McCann is a broadcaster and presenter on Waterford Local Radio’s (WLR) Sunday afternoon show, The Week. Born and raised in Dublin, Ireland, Maria’s broadcasting career initially began by presenting the news at East Coast Radio and FM104 until she found her niche as a presenter of current affairs and human-interest interviews. This week, I […]
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In the world of Irish television, Clare McKenna is a TV and radio presenter with years of experience in broadcasting and journalism. She has presented a wide range of live Irish TV and radio shows, including co-presenting Spin 1038’s talk show for 7 years, which was nominated for the prestigious PPI Award three times and […]
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Dr. Liana Lianov is the President of Global Positive Health Institute (GPHI), a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the integration of positive psychology in the healthcare setting. She is an innovative global leader in lifestyle medicine who has led the development of its core competencies for physicians and healthcare professionals which, most recently, has […]
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What can you do to support your brain health to ward off cognitive decline as you age? It’s known that brain conditions as you age become increasingly common. Research has found that cognitive impairment, when your brain does not function as well as it once did, affects approximately 5-20% of people over the age of […]
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Dr. Akil Taher is a practicing physician based in Gadsden, Alabama. Born and raised in Mumbai, India, Akil moved to Sylvania, Ohio, to train as a family physician at the Flower Hospital. After undergoing open-heart surgery in August 2009, Dr. Akil made it his mission to spread the message of a heart-healthy lifestyle. He is […]
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Tony Kelly is a comedian, actor, writer, and filmmaker from Waterford, Ireland. As a graduate and noted alumnus of the New York Film Academy, his debut standup album P.S. I hate You was released in 2012. Tony’s credits as an actor to date include Netflix’s The Alienist and BBC’s Primeval, as well as his starring […]
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We’ve all heard that exercise helps keep your body healthy. From aiding your digestion and immune system to keeping your joints, muscles, and bones in top condition and helping with mood swings, anxiety, and depression – brisk walking and exercise is the key to preventing health issues. But many people believe they simply don’t have […]
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Do you consider yourself to be an overthinker? Overthinking is a very common trait among most adults today. In fact, over 70% of people between the ages of 25 and 35, and over half of people aged 45-55, are considered to be chronic overthinkers. But overthinking can often lead to more severe health impairments like […]
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The power of a written journal wasn’t lost on our ancestors. In fact, since ancient times, powerful leaders have kept a daily written journal, documenting their thoughts, beliefs, and ideals. But over time, as countries have matured, as our way of life has evolved, and as we entered a more modern society, the act of […]
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Dr. Wayne Ruga is the President and Founder of The CARITAS Project, a U.S.-based non-profit organisation committed to creating transformational environments that enhance human health. Wayne is a world-renowned architect, scholar, and visionary on a mission to create and support the development of spaces that inspire the advancement of human potential. Wayne joins me today […]
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Dr. Wayne Ruga is the President and Founder of The CARITAS Project, a U.S.-based non-profit organisation committed to creating transformational environments that enhance human health. Wayne is a world-renowned architect, scholar, and visionary on a mission to create and support the development of spaces that inspire the advancement of human potential. His primary focus is […]
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Marcus Aurelius, described as one of the five good Emperors of the Roman Empire, led his people through a period of immense turmoil. As one of the last Roman rulers, and the last emperor of the Pax Romana, he used stoic philosophy and stoic principles to provide a rich framework for leading with integrity and […]
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Father Harry Bohan, an Irish Catholic Priest, is locally recognised in the West of Ireland as a man ahead of his time. Harry is a sociologist, an author, a social entrepreneur, and the former manager of the Clare hurling team, winning two National Leagues. Having set up the Rural Resource Center, Fr. Harry was involved […]
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This week is International Men’s Health Week, a week-long annual celebration honoring, educating, supporting, and advocating for male health issues and providing encouragement for boys, men, and their families around the world. In honour of International Men’s Health Week, I’m discussing an issue that is important for men as well as their partners. This is […]
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Stephen Frampton is a Certified Personal Fitness Trainer based in Waterford, Ireland where he focuses on helping people improve their mobility and fitness while maximizing their physical and mental health as well as their overall wellbeing. He is passionate about helping people discover the best and healthiest versions of themselves and realize their true potential […]
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Do you consider yourself to be a perfectionist? Do you expect nothing less than perfect in your performance at work, school, in the sports you play, or even the tidiness of your spaces and social media profile? Perfectionitis is when your inner critic, self-doubt, and self-sabotaging thoughts tend to run rampant – where ‘good enough’ […]
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Dr Liana Lianov MD MPH is an innovative global leader in lifestyle medicine, not just in terms of leading the development of the original lifestyle medicine core competencies for physicians and healthcare professionals, but also in terms of advancing the movement for integrating positive psychology – that strengths-based approach to life – into healthcare. Her […]
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Fiona Brennan is an acclaimed clinical hypnotherapist, two-time best-selling author, mental health expert, and ambassador for positivity and wellbeing. Today, Fiona joins me to talk about her work. She shares where her love of it came from and talks about the power of “allowing”. She notes that a wish to take care of yourself is […]
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No one is bulletproof. Eventually, everyone will need to confront burnout. The question is, then, how do you do so productively and healthily? Today, I talk about recovering from burnout. I note the power of small steps and explain why keeping a journal is so helpful. I emphasise the importance of keeping good habits, perhaps […]
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Tom Corley is an expert on the role of financial wealth and health in overall wellbeing. He has extensively studied the habits of the rich and has much to say on the overlap between these habits and the habits of generally happy, healthy people. Today, Tom joins me to talk about that link. He shares […]
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Burnout is a widespread problem, but it’s more preventable than many people think. In Part 1 of my two-part series on burnout, I talk about what burnout is and how to think about it. Today, I talk about burnout. I give a preview of what to expect from this episode and its counterpart. I share […]
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John Brennan is an entrepreneur and hotelier whose innovation, resilience, and commitment to never stop growing and improving has struck me. He is the author of My Name is Jhon: An Atypical Story of Success. Today, John joins me to talk about his book, sharing its purpose and its message. He shares his story and how […]
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Kayleen Asbo has been described as a cultural historian who has weaved together mythology, psychology, music, literature, and poetry all as different expressions of the quest for what it means to be really human. Today, Kayleen joins me to share her story. She shares what’s behind her love for learning and she notes that you […]
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If you can’t explain something simply enough, then you simply don’t know it enough. It’s because of this principle that I’ve developed the Hand of Vitality, an analogy for well-being that presents its different elements in a straightforward way. Today, I share the Hand of Vitality with you. I talk about why your hand is […]
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Declan Fitzgerald is an EMEA Recruitment Director at Meta (Facebook), but before that, he grew up alongside me, my neighbor in Waterford, Ireland. Today, Declan joins me to share his story. He talks about his background in soccer and while it ended earlier than planned how much he values the experiences. He notes the importance […]
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With everything going on in the world today, it’s no wonder that many suffer from headline stress. Between the war in Ukraine, the pandemic, and many other things, even just keeping up with the news can be a major source of stress. Today, I talk about how to navigate this situation. I note that we’re […]
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Tammy Darcy is an award-winning social entrepreneur. She founded the Shona Project to provide a safe place for girls to seek guidance and advice on all the challenges associated with growing up in Ireland. Backed by a team of professional advisors, the website also provides girls with an opportunity to share their own stories and […]
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Aesop was an ancient Greek slave and storyteller who taught many lessons through his short children’s fables. One of the most famous is “The Goose Who Laid the Golden Egg”. Today, I tell the story and explain what it has to do with taking care of your health. I note the importance of being wary […]
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Dr Greg Wells is a scientist and physiologist who has dedicated his career to making the science of human limits understandable and actionable. Dr Wells has spoken to audiences all over the world at events such as TEDx and has shared the stage at other events with Richard Branson, Steve Wozniak, and Deepak Chopra. For […]
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Dr Lisa Cunningham is a Consultant in Emergency Medicine and HEMS (helicopter emergency medical service) physician in Ireland. Lisa thrives under pressure and has learned to enjoy even talking and sharing about peak performance under challenging environments. A mother of three and wife to Bernard, Lisa believes that family is also very important. She credits […]
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A GAA hurling All-Star, my lifelong friend, and a man with a lot to say on parenthood, faith, and the key to happiness. Today, John joins me to share his story, his lessons, and his key to happiness. He notes how everyone makes mistakes and he discusses how becoming a parent changes your outlook on […]
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We’re creatures of habit, and whether we like it or not, we’re building them all the time. Why not build the right ones? Of course, it’s not always that simple, but it’s simpler than you might think. Today, I talk about building positive habits. I explore why we often fail to build or break the […]
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Zara King is a News Correspondent with Virgin Media Television, Ireland. The 33-year-old has been at the forefront of the channel’s coverage of the Covid-19 pandemic for the past two years, with thousands of viewers welcoming Zara into their home every evening as she reports live from the Department of Health. Her style of storytelling […]
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Dr. Trudy Meehan PhD is a positive health lecturer and psychologist based at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. In this episode, she puts me in the Doctor’s Chair to ask me some questions about self-development and my new Self-Development Club. Today, I talk about my Self-Development Club, explaining what started it, what it is, […]
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Health and well-being are the greatest assets you have, they are priceless. Unfortunately, many people can take them for granted. Now, more than ever can be a great opportunity to revitalise your wellbeing, reconnect with the essence of who you are, rediscover your purpose and embrace a mindset of growth and possibility. This is why […]
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Dr. Sue Stuart-Smith is a psychiatrist, psychotherapist, and author of The Well-Gardened Mind, the British Sunday Times Bestseller 2020 and Gardening book of the year. In it, she analyses the relationship between gardening and mental health. Wonderfully, Sue reads this book herself as an audiobook, sharing, amongst so many other things, the importance and benefits […]
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This is the time of year when people are thinking about making lifestyle changes. For me, it’s a great time to recommit to simply being better to yourself and others. In this episode, I share a mnemonic to help you make this year your best year yet, even if it just means making one small […]
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“Microbiome” is the term given to one of the most exciting recent biological discoveries: the trillions of tiny bugs that live in your gut. We’re still learning about the microbiome, but what we know so far has incredible potential in the realm of lifestyle medicine and physical and mental health. ‘Let food be your medicine […]
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Today, during this time running up to Christmas 2021 I take the opportunity to share with you a habit fundamental to a resilient mind, a rich emotional bank account of positive energy, robust relationships, and physical energy: the habit of gratitude. I talk about what true gratitude is and explore its benefits. I offer a […]
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Christmas can be a wonderful time of year, as well as a time of great pressure, which can lead to anxiety that has consequences of its own. All of this tends to lead to holiday weight gain. Today, I talk about why the holidays don’t need to be synonymous with weight gain. I note the […]
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Loneliness has become common in recent times, with more people than ever feeling disconnected and isolated. A problem even before COVID-19, loneliness has been exacerbated over the past 18 months of the pandemic. Today, I talk about this problem. I share research on how common loneliness is, explain all of the reasons this matters, and […]
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Irish Prime Minister An Taoiseach Micheál Martin has served as An Taoiseach in the Republic of Ireland since June 2020 and as leader of the Fianna Fáil political party since 2011. As a member of the Irish Parliament, he has been the Teachtaí Dála (TD) (member of parliament) for Cork City South Central since 1989. […]
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Helen Brophy is Director of University College Dublin (UCD) Smurfit Executive Development at UCD Smurfit Business School. Helen holds responsibility for the management and strategic development of UCD Smurfit Executive Development, as well as being on the Smurfit School’s Irish Advisory Board. Prior to joining Smurfit, UCD’s graduate business school, Helen spent almost 20 years […]
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Many people feel sluggish, tired, and even a little more down during the winter months. If this is you, you may be suffering from Winter Blues, which is also known as SAD Syndrome or Seasonal Affective Disorder. This is a common problem, and it manifests in many different ways and with varying levels of severity. […]
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David McRedmond was appointed CEO of An Post in October 2016. He has driven the Company’s Transformation programme and return to financial stability and revenue growth, delivering a third successive year of profit by taking big steps to fix the Company’s economics; by restructuring the Mails & Parcels and Retail business in line with a […]
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Mary Buckley is the Executive Director of IDA Ireland, also known as the Industrial Development Authority, and was founded in 1949 as the Irish agency responsible for the attraction and retention of inward foreign direct investment into Ireland. Mary has been the Executive Director of the IDA since 2015 and is a member of the […]
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Breeda Bermingham is a former practicing midwife and public health nurse who has most recently been working with women in menopause, emphasising the interconnected dimensions of this universal midlife stage. Her Master’s research has resulted in the Midlife Women Rock Project, including her recently published book of the same title. I was delighted to be […]
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The search for happiness is age-old. Numerous answers have been given over the years and in my research, I’ve come across many of them. Today, I compile them for you. In this episode, I list 15 ways to boost your happiness, emphasising the power of gratitude, kindness, physical health, purpose, and simplicity. I tell a […]
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Feargal O’Rourke is Managing Partner of PwC Ireland. He has served in various leadership roles in PwC EMEA and PwC Ireland since his admission as a partner in 1996. He has been appointed by several Irish Governments to various roles. He served for 7 years on the board of Forfás, the Irish State body responsible […]
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Frank O’Keeffe is Managing Partner of EY in Ireland. Prior to his current role, Frank held a position on the Irish leadership team as Head of Assurance, where he was responsible for leading the fastest-growing Assurance service on the island of Ireland. Additionally, he was the Lead Audit and Client Services Partner for Ireland. Frank’s […]
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Mary Lou McDonald is a TD Teachta Dála (Member of the Irish Parliament) for the Dublin Central Constituency. She was elected leader of Sinn Féin by the political party membership in 2018 and is the first woman to lead the opposition in the Dáil (Irish Parliament). Following her election to the Dáil in 2011 Mary […]
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Paul Kelly has been the Chief Executive of Fáilte Ireland since 2017, leading Fáilte Ireland, the Irish National Tourism Development Authority, through the deepest crisis ever for our country’s tourism industry. This work ensures the industry’s survival, and enables reopening and re-imagines a different future post-Covid building on Fáilte Ireland’s previous successes including the Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland’s Ancient […]
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Dr. Elizabeth (Beth) Frates MD is a pioneer in Lifestyle Medicine education and an award-winning teacher at Harvard Medical School, as well as at the Harvard Extension School. At Harvard Medical School, Dr. Frates’s passionate teaching style has earned her several Excellence in Teaching awards for work in multiple pre-clinical courses. She specialises in connecting […]
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Dr. Barbara Ryan specialises in gut health. She is a clinical professor at Trinity College Dublin and a consultant gastroenterologist. Her mission, along with clinical dietitian Elaine McGowan, is to digest the science of gut health so that women and men can learn all they need to know for a healthier, happier gut. The gut […]
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The world of work has changed. For the past 18 months, COVID-19 has brought a blurring of the boundaries between “at work” and “away from work.” It’s now harder to switch off the business of life mentally, physically, or emotionally. The employee experience is now a key to decision-making more than ever before. All people […]
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Daniel Mulhall is the Irish Ambassador to the United States of America. He joined the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs in 1978, with early diplomatic assignments in New Delhi, Vienna, Brussels, and Edinburgh, where he was Ireland’s first consul general from 1998 to 2001. He served as Ireland’s Ambassador to Malaysia from 2001 to 2005, […]
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Tama Duffy Day works at Gensler as a firmwide leader within the health sector. Gensler is a global architecture, design, and planning firm with 49 locations across the world. In a career in design that spans more than three decades, Tama’s expertise in health ranges from projects in academic medical centers to community hospitals and […]
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It’s a well-known fact that people living in many Mediterranean countries–as well as a few other parts of the world–tend to have relatively few health problems and relatively long, healthy lifespans. As a result of research on this fact, scientists have called the Mediterranean Diet and lifestyle one of the healthiest lifestyles out there. Today, […]
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“Sitting is the new smoking.” Though this may be an exaggeration in some respects, it’s not in others. The dangers of prolonged sitting are numerous and very real. Today, I talk about these dangers. I share research on the subject and I explain why it’s so bad for your body to sit for prolonged periods […]
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Ibrahim Halawa, a now 25-year-old Irishman, spent more than four years of his life in prison in Egypt after he was arrested while on a family holiday in 2013. Then aged 17, Ibrahim was detained by the Egyptian security forces after he and three of his sisters were caught up in a siege at a […]
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“Early to bed, early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.” These words from Benjamin Franklin couldn’t be more true. Today, so many of us don’t get enough sleep, and as a result, we’re left to deal with reduced life expectancy, less energy, more anxiety, and numerous other negative health effects. Today, I […]
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David Fryburg, M.D., is the President and co-founder of Envision Kindness, a nonprofit organization that promotes kindness, compassion, joy, and love through kindness media. Dr. Fryburg is also the author of a blog series entitled “The Science of Kindness,” which is distributed by Psychology Today and other outlets. In his previous work, David led teams […]
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Having a Health IQ is important. A great way to start building it up is to keep track of your cholesterol numbers. This can seem like a daunting task, so today I talk all about cholesterol: what it is, why it matters, how to keep track of it and how to leverage lifestyle changes to […]
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Elaine O’Brien, Ph.D., MAPP is one of the most informed academics on the intersection of the Science of Happiness and Human Movement Science. Elaine is a speaker, writer, and Certified Health Coach. She is one of the first people in the world to earn a Master’s degree in Applied Positive Psychology, under Dr. Martin Seligman. […]
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Broadcaster, entrepreneur, and human rights campaigner Norah Casey was formerly a Dragon in the popular television series Dragons’ Den and is a well-known radio and TV personality. She is the author of Spark!, the presenter of several TEDx talks, and the creator of Planet Woman, a digital learning platform that seeks to empower women. She […]
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Today, we live in a society where kindness is often looked down on as a weakness. But in reality, kindness–which stems from the Golden Rule–has benefits that are spiritual, physical, and mental. In this episode, I talk about why kindness is an essential part of a lifestyle of vitality. I share the concrete benefits of […]
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Dylan Moran boxed for Ireland as an amateur, becoming a kick-boxer for a few years where he won Irish, European, and World titles before turning to professional boxing in 2017. Born in 1994, Moran started boxing at age five. The Waterford native earned his first professional victory in his debut against Chris Jenkinson in Manchester, England. In […]
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After a busy day of work, it’s important to take time to de-stress for your health. That’s why I’ve recently started to prescribe walks as a therapeutic tool because it is so effective at helping people destress. Spending time in nature is important for everyone. As we spend more and more time in front of […]
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Dr. Rhonda Cornum holds a Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Nutrition. She is a surgeon and urologist. A distinguished war veteran holding the rank of brigadier general, she has earned honors including the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star, and the Army Service Medal. She served in the Army during the Gulf War when she was captured […]
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High blood pressure, or hypertension, is incredibly common in the western world. Huge percentages of people suffer from it, and many don’t know they have it or don’t get help. This is a pity, because hypertension is, in many cases, highly preventable through a positive lifestyle. Today, I talk about what high blood pressure is, […]
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Professor James Pennebaker is a renowned psychologist and the region centennial chair of psychology at the University of Texas. Professor Pennebaker has done extensive research on the benefits of expressive writing, and in this episode, he joins me to talk about his findings. Today, James shares how he got into his research. He discusses the […]
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Nowadays, anxiety is an epidemic. It’s one of the most common conditions around, and many people who suffer from it suffer in silence. Today, I talk about why you should take it seriously. In this episode, I talk about the science behind anxiety. I offer guidance on how to distinguish between a healthy level of […]
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Tom Brennan co-founded EirGen Pharma in 2005. The company has since successfully completed the development and commercialization of many drugs in the oncology area from its US FDA-approved facility in Waterford. The company was acquired in May 2015 by Miami-based NASDAQ listed OPKO Health Inc. for $135 Million. Tom has been nominated for, and won, […]
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Men’s lifespans are, on average, shorter than women’s. While there are many potential reasons for this, one is undoubtedly men’s tendency to neglect their health. Today, I discuss why you shouldn’t neglect yours. I note the importance of trusting your doctor and give tips on how to get the best from him or her. I […]
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Roy F. Baumeister is one of the world’s most prolific and influential psychologists. He has published well over 500 scientific articles and more than 30 books. In 2013, he received the highest award given by the Association for Psychological Science, the William James Fellow Award, in recognition of his lifetime achievements. He is currently the Eppes Eminent […]
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Roy F. Baumeister is one of the world’s most prolific and influential psychologists. He has published well over 500 scientific articles and more than 30 books. In 2013, he received the highest award given by the Association for Psychological Science, the William James Fellow Award, in recognition of his lifetime achievements. He is currently the Eppes Eminent […]
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We live in a culture that promotes a pill for every ill. Increasingly, we’ve been made to become passive consumers of healthcare instead of taking an empowered, active role in our health. Today, I look at the role of lifestyle medicine in increasing your agency when it comes to your health and improving your wellbeing. […]
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Traditional psychology is incredibly important and helpful, but it’s focused on turning negative mindsets into better mindsets. Positive psychology, on the other hand, is focused primarily on the positive. Instead of asking how you can move away from a negative mindset, it asks how you can move towards a positive one. Today, I share insights […]
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Heather Fennimore has been an owner and partner at Humanscale since 1986. Ms. Fennimore has established a successful sales organization of over 300 sales professionals and managers in the Americas. She created the Humanscale University Program, the Recruiting Division, Humanscale Consulting, and Customer Service. Currently, Ms. Fennimore oversees Humanscale Global Healthcare and the Global IT […]
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Chronic health conditions are running rampant right now in the western world, and most medicine is aimed at treating the symptoms rather than the root causes. Today, I talk about lifestyle medicine and the power of small, incremental lifestyle changes. In this episode, I share the four aims of lifestyle medicine and its six interconnected […]
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Dr. Doireann O’Leary is a practicing medical doctor, health advocate, blogger, and social media influencer. She is passionate about health education and empowering her patients and social media followers to look after their health and wellbeing. Dr. O’Leary has overcome many adversities in her life and her story is an inspiration to others. Her medical […]
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We all face fires in our lives, whether in relationships, careers, ourselves, or a number of other places. Today, in my first short solo episode, I talk about how to respond to these setbacks and move forward through acceptance and resilience. In this episode, I discuss the concept of post-traumatic growth in the context of […]
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Leo Cullen has a history as a prolific rugby player. He won 32 caps for Ireland and 221 for Leinster, and he has won titles at Blackrock College, Leinster Rugby, and Leicester Tigers. His success as a player has followed him to management: he became Leinster Rugby head coach in August 2015, and in 2018 […]
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