More Than Medicine Podcast: Recent Episodes
Tian
Difficulty falling asleep is a very common problem for many of my patients. This guided meditation will take you on a journey through your body to allow you to "switch off" for the evening. Hopefully you find it helpful.
I would recommend having a listen to Episode 7: Sleep for more advice on how to optimise your evening for a good night's sleep.
Welcome back to our first episode for the year! Around this time of year, a lot of people create goals and New Year's Resolutions. Unfortunately they don't often last (I'm as guilty as anyone regarding this)
In today's episode, I break down how to create a sustainable habit and provide some examples in the NMMM model that you can apply into 2023 and onwards.
This is a repost of an episode I did last year to help people prepare for the upcoming Holiday period. Hope you enjoy the practical tips and exercises in it and see you 2023 for some more podcasts!
It's spring time in Melbourne which means lots of beautiful flowers but also lots of sneezing and runny noses. In this episode I go through the cause of hay fever and some practical tips on how to manage it.
It's very much sniffle season at the moment. What causes us to get sick, and what can we do to avoid it and minimise how sick we get? In this podcast I discuss the idea of the "castle wall" and how building up our walls can protect us from viral illnesses and a whole lot more.
In this guided meditation we use visualisation on ourself and a loved one to help relax the body and mind. Practice regularly to get the best results!
As borders open up, a lot of people are travelling overseas. In this episode I cover some important things to consider before and while you are on holiday. Bon Voyage!
Everyone knows smoking is bad for you, yet it remains the biggest preventable cause of disease in Australia and around the world.
In this episode I cover:
- Some of the harms that smoking does
- How to find the motivation to quit
- Identifying triggers that make you smoke
- A 6 step quit plan to help you quit
- Medications and aides to help quit smoking
Also, if you have any feedback or ideas for future episodes please email morethanmedicinepodcast@gmail.com
In this episode I tackle the topic of alcohol, in particular:
- How alcohol works on our mind
- Why people drink
- How to recognise when drinking is a problem
- Taking back control from alcohol
(16:04) I finish the episode with an exercise on how to navigate alcohol cravings
Christmas and the end of the year can be both a very joyous but also stressful time. In this episode I use the NMMM model to try and make this time a year more enjoyable. Thanks for listening in 2021 and looking forward to more podcasts in 2022!
In this Bonus Episode I share with you a very powerful technique I use every day to help "empty my bucket" of stress. Diaphragmatic breathing can be tricky to get the hang of initially but once you learn it, it can be one of the most effective ways of changing your physical and psychological state for the better.
There are so many supplements promising all sorts of things when you go to the chemistand health food store. I give you some guidelines on how to determine if they are worth the money and cover 3 specific supplements and how they can be useful:
- Vitamin D
- Fish Oil
- Iron supplements
Join me as I teach you a 3 step technique that will help you deal with any problem - big or small!
In today's episode I discuss the "Bucket Model" - a way of better understanding how stress builds up in us and how it can help us better manage it.
In this short guided exercise we work on using visualisation to help dissolve any areas of stress or tension within our bodies. Try it any time for a quick pick me up!
If you're in Melbourne, you're probably getting quite fatigued from the many lockdown's we've had to go through. When we are under strain and stress, our bodies and our minds build up tension that can start to feel like anxiety.
In this episode, I take you through an exercise called Progressive Muscle Relaxation to help you safely release some of this tension and hopefully feel a bit less anxious!
In this episode we tackle the topic of sleep, namely:
- Why do we sleep?
- How much sleep do you need?
- The different types of insomnia
- Sleep Hygiene and sleep latency
- Having a consistent waking time and exposure to morning light
- Sleep medications
Free guided sleep meditation (10 min) -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0u9GST_j3s
In today's episode I discuss a commonly prescribed medication: anti-depressants.
Areas I cover include:
- Their role in treating anxiety and depression
- Side effects
- How long they take to work
- How long to stay on them and how to wean off them
Please discuss any issues relating to your individual circumstances with your health professional
Today we look into the last "M" in the NMMM model of the More Than Medicine method - Motivation.
A guided exercise to help you when you are going through some difficult physical pain. If you find it helpful - keep practising it until it becomes a skill you are confident in.
We look into what makes us look at the world the way we do, and what we can do about it.
Welcome to the More Than Medicine Podcast. It's just me, a GP in Melbourne, trying to share some simple insights (more than traditional medicine) on how to live a good life.