Wisdom for Wellbeing with Dr. Kaitlin Harkess (PhD Psychology)

The Momentum Replay Series replays our top episodes so that you have the chance to catch episodes you missed, and refresh on others. The idea is to support you more regularly as you take charge of 2023 (through whatever challenges may arise). Here's to health, wealth and wisdom on this heartfelt path of yours. In this episode I interview Ben Warren, a Clinical Nutritionist. I found Ben's energy absolutely contagious – and I think that highlights the palpable impact of the lifestyle he is leading. As you'll hear in the interview, Ben came to exploring the interface of nutrition and health having struggled physically during his career as a professional golfer. It was the changes he made to what he was taking into his system that offered him healing. Now, Ben is completing his PhD exploring specific nutrients and their impact on something many of us struggle with, mental health. I have no doubt that this area is full of big words and high-level biology, but Ben elegantly and simply explains what you need to know to make some immediate changes in your life. No doubt you'll benefit from this wisdom. What is covered in this episode: >>How Ben's back pain was caused by a food intolerance, and how this connection transformed his life focus from professional golfing to clinical nutrition >>How nutrition underpins everything from physical to emotional health >>Ben's PhD research looking at supplementation for individuals experiencing anxiety >>The impacts of poor gut health on things from inflammation and heart burn to bloating and mental ill health >>The bidirectional relationship of mental health and gut health and the multiple systems involved in this >>Different neurotransmitters that are related to wellbeing are produced in the gut >>Why the modern diet will never provide you all you the Recommended Daily Allowances (RDAs) of the nutrients you need, let alone the Suggested Optimal Allowances (SOAs) >>Important supplements to take for wellbeing (generally and for more specific diets like a vegan one) >>Mindfulness of your food sources and how that impacts nutritional value Links Discussed www.bepure.co.nz Facebook Instagram Youtube   Head to www.drkaitlin.com for show notes, free resources and courses that support you a heartfelt life alongside peak performance.  "So much gratitude for Wisdom for Wellbeing." If that sounded like you, I would appreciate it if you'd take a moment to offer a review for the show. It really helps me to support more folks to access education and inspiration on their journey to creating a life of meaning. Keen? Just click here and scroll to the bottom: you can highlight the five stars and then click "Write a review." I'm so excited to hear your thoughts on this episode! If you haven't subscribed yet, make sure you click to follow now, so that you get all the upcoming episodes on the art and science of living well.

The Momentum Replay Series replays our top episodes so that you have the chance to catch episodes you missed, and refresh on others. The idea is to support you more regularly as you take charge of 2023 (through whatever challenges may arise). Here's to health, wealth and wisdom on this heartfelt path of yours. In this episode I interview Dr Renee Cachia, Child & Adolescent Psychologist and Author. This conversation focuses on supporting parents to take care of themselves, so that they can better nurture their children. What is covered in this episode: >>Dr Renee's history working with children and families in their homes, which inspired her work in supporting parents >>The impact of mindfulness and parenting skills training in cultivating connective moments between parents and children >>The intergenerational impact of parenting stress >>Perfectionistic parenting, and how that can impact parents wellbeing >>The importance of cultivating and maintaining a sense of self through the parenting journey: and the big question to ask yourself in supporting this [What do I need] >>The process of cultivating a flexible meditation practice >>Introduction to a Beginner's Mind practice we can do with our children Links Discussed Book: Parenting Freedom – Transform Stress and Depletion to Connectedness & Meaning reneecachia.com @reneecachiaphd on Instagram   Head to www.drkaitlin.com for show notes, free resources and courses that support you a heartfelt life alongside peak performance.  "So much gratitude for Wisdom for Wellbeing." If that sounded like you, I would appreciate it if you'd take a moment to offer a review for the show. It really helps me to support more folks to access education and inspiration on their journey to creating a life of meaning. Keen? Just click here and scroll to the bottom: you can highlight the five stars and then click "Write a review." I'm so excited to hear your thoughts on this episode! If you haven't subscribed yet, make sure you click to follow now, so that you get all the upcoming episodes on the art and science of living well.

The Momentum Replay Series replays our top episodes so that you have the chance to catch episodes you missed, and refresh on others. The idea is to support you more regularly as you take charge of 2023 (through whatever challenges may arise). Here's to health, wealth and wisdom on this heartfelt path of yours. In this episode I interview Dr. Tom Nehmy, a Clinical Psychologist, author of the brilliant book Apples for the Mind and developer of the Healthy Minds Program. The Healthy Minds Program is the first evidence-based program designed to prevent the onset of symptoms of depression and anxiety as well as eating disorders such as Bulimia nervosa. Tom first started sharing this wisdom in schools (how much do you wish you got taught such skills as an adolescent!), and now supports wellness-focused businesses to keep their employees thriving through The Healthy Minds Program. No doubt you will enjoy this episode! Tom is brilliant at explaining complex concepts in a relatable and easy to understand manner. Beyond the entertaining presentation style, you'll find he also offers you actionable steps to cultivate wellbeing in the important domains of your life, and practical ways to consume the ‘apples' your mind needs to thrive. What is covered in this episode: >> How failing to becoming a race car driver taught Tom important life lessons >> What ‘psychological immunisation' means and how you can become very mentally healthy >> The core toolkit you need for preventing mental health problems and cultivating wellbeing >> Why mental health is a continuum that you sit somewhere along >> The six faucets of wellbeing in your life >> Understanding emotions and how to effectively respond to them >> The power of self-compassion to transform your relationship with yourself >> Learning more from participating in The Healthy Minds Program and Tom's book Apples for the Mind Links Discussed Healthy Minds Program Webpage (Offering wellbeing workshops for schools and businesses) Dr. Tom Nehmy's Webpage Buy Tom's book Apples for Your Mind   Head to www.drkaitlin.com for show notes, free resources and courses that support you a heartfelt life alongside peak performance.  "So much gratitude for Wisdom for Wellbeing." If that sounded like you, I would appreciate it if you'd take a moment to offer a review for the show. It really helps me to support more folks to access education and inspiration on their journey to creating a life of meaning. Keen? Just click here and scroll to the bottom: you can highlight the five stars and then click "Write a review." I'm so excited to hear your thoughts on this episode! If you haven't subscribed yet, make sure you click to follow now, so that you get all the upcoming episodes on the art and science of living well.

The Momentum Replay Series replays our top episodes so that you have the chance to catch episodes you missed, and refresh on others. The idea is to support you more regularly as you take charge of 2023 (through whatever challenges may arise). Here's to health, wealth and wisdom on this heartfelt path of yours. In this episode I interview Dr. Laura Koniver, MD, author of The Earth Prescription. This episode is your chance to go deep into one element that nature or Earth connection offers you – the chance to ground. Dr. Koniver describes how we never question plugging in our phones when their battery is running low, and yet, so many of us run ourselves into the ground before we stop for a recharge. So take this time to learn to recharge regularly, to ground – and of course, enjoy the chance to nerd out a little bit on the amazing science behind this practice. What is covered in this episode: >>How being outside and connecting to the Earth can be beneficial and comforting to us psychologically and physically >>How we can incorporate grounding into our daily lives by taking things we're already doing inside and bringing them outside >>What is conductive: trees, plants, grass, flowers, weeds – anything that is living and growing out of the Earth can be grounding but even brick, patio, concrete and cement can be grounding >>How even just a pinky finger off the edge of a mat, touching a blade of grass, while we're doing yoga outside can be grounding Links Discussed www.Intuition-Physician.com   Head to www.drkaitlin.com for show notes, free resources and courses that support you a heartfelt life alongside peak performance.  "So much gratitude for Wisdom for Wellbeing." If that sounded like you, I would appreciate it if you'd take a moment to offer a review for the show. It really helps me to support more folks to access education and inspiration on their journey to creating a life of meaning. Keen? Just click here and scroll to the bottom: you can highlight the five stars and then click "Write a review." I'm so excited to hear your thoughts on this episode! If you haven't subscribed yet, make sure you click to follow now, so that you get all the upcoming episodes on the art and science of living well.

The Momentum Replay Series replays our top episodes so that you have the chance to catch episodes you missed, and refresh on others. The idea is to support you more regularly as you take charge of 2023 (through whatever challenges may arise). Here's to health, wealth and wisdom on this heartfelt path of yours. In this episode I talk through something close to my heart, the biophysiological underpinnings of yoga's benefit. Given how much yoga comes up on this podcast it seems important too look at different understandings and frameworks of this diverse practice. What is covered in this episode: >> The effect of stress on the sympathetic nervous system response (fight, flight or freeze) >> How the ‘relaxation response' of the parasympathetic nervous system works >> The vagus nerve's link with yoga and the relaxation response >> How yoga buffers the stress response and may be associated with positive epigenetic changes Head to www.drkaitlin.com for show notes, free resources and courses that support you a heartfelt life alongside peak performance.  "So much gratitude for Wisdom for Wellbeing." If that sounded like you, I would appreciate it if you'd take a moment to offer a review for the show. It really helps me to support more folks to access education and inspiration on their journey to creating a life of meaning. Keen? Just click here and scroll to the bottom: you can highlight the five stars and then click "Write a review." I'm so excited to hear your thoughts on this episode! If you haven't subscribed yet, make sure you click to follow now, so that you get all the upcoming episodes on the art and science of living well.

The Momentum Replay Series replays our top episodes so that you have the chance to catch episodes you missed, and refresh on others. The idea is to support you more regularly as you take charge of 2023 (through whatever challenges may arise). Here's to health, wealth and wisdom on this heartfelt path of yours. In this episode I interview Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart, Pediatric Psychologist, Parent Coach, and owner of A New Day Pediatric Psychology. I have been waiting to share this episode – it is SO IMPORTANT for us to understand how to have conversations around race and racism with our children. As we move forward in our own growth towards antiracism and systemic change, we need open conversations coupled with learning from experts in this area. Dr. Lockhart is an expert on race (in fact my first learning with her was through her course on Understanding Racism, Prejudice, and Microaggressions) and an expert Pediatric Psychologist, having long supported children and families to cultivate wellbeing.  A particular area of Dr. Lockhart's wisdom is in how we support highly sensitive children in thriving, and in today's episode she beautifully discusses how we have conversations around race and racism with highly sensitive children. What is covered in this episode: >>A highly sensitive child may have a more acute awareness of interoception, their internal body state, causing them to become overwhelmed by stimulation. Highly sensitive children are not only sensitive to their senses but their environment as well. >>Children as young as 3-6 months old are able to notice when an individual appears physically different from their primary caregivers, which means they are not colorblind to race. >>By age three, they begin to associate positive and negative traits to those differences in physical appearances. By age five, if not educated or informed and surrounded by environments that discuss racist ideals, they may demonstrate more racist behaviours. >>How you can start talking to babies about race by introducing them to art, stories, toys, or cultural events about people and cultures different from their own. Teaching children to celebrate other cultures by understanding who they are, where they come from, and what languages they speak. It's also important to show children the not-so-beautiful side of history, to show how some people were mistreated because of their identities. >>In discussing race with a highly sensitive child, it's important to be mindful about how you introduce them to injustices that are occurring because they may internalize the information more deeply and might over-identify with those being oppressed. Links Discussed Website: www.anewdaysa.com Instagram: @dr.annlouise.lockhart Facebook: A New Day Pediatric Psychology Free download for parents who have a Highly Sensitive Child: What About the Highly Sensitive Child? Course on Racism A Kids Book About Racism by Jelani Memory w/ Discount Code: Lockhart_Kids Several articles Dr. Lockhart has written, been quoted in, podcasts on racism and raising anti-racist children.   Head to www.drkaitlin.com for show notes, free resources and courses that support you a heartfelt life alongside peak performance.  "So much gratitude for Wisdom for Wellbeing." If that sounded like you, I would appreciate it if you'd take a moment to offer a review for the show. It really helps me to support more folks to access education and inspiration on their journey to creating a life of meaning. Keen? Just click here and scroll to the bottom: you can highlight the five stars and then click "Write a review." I'm so excited to hear your thoughts on this episode! If you haven't subscribed yet, make sure you click to follow now, so that you get all the upcoming episodes on the art and science of living well.

The Momentum Replay Series replays our top episodes so that you have the chance to catch episodes you missed, and refresh on others. The idea is to support you more regularly as you take charge of 2023 (through whatever challenges may arise). Here's to health, wealth and wisdom on this heartfelt path of yours. In this episode I interview Leah Hague, Research Fellow and PhD Candidate. I first heard Leah speak at a training for psychologists in supporting people through COVID19 (and the move to working from home) using what we know about the beneficial effects of nature. I LOVED the training and knew we needed to get her on Wisdom for Wellbeing so that you could soak up this wisdom too. Leah does a brilliant job of sharing the science and the practical strategies that you can implement to improve your wellbeing by making use of nature's healing. So, perhaps put your earbuds in and head out the door and around the block as you listen, or at least change your screen saver to a nature picture if you're still doing some work at your desk. Want to keep in touch? Head to @drkaitlin on Instagram or @wisdomforwellbeingpod on Facebook to connect. What is covered in this episode: >>How spending time in our natural environment as opposed to a built environment can help people think of themselves as part of a bigger whole, a human being interconnected with other beings >>For Occupational Health, connecting with nature while at work can increase productivity and job satisfaction – this can be through taking a walk in nature during a lunch break, having a look outside the window, or even having a plant on the desk >>How taking micro-breaks in nature can contribute to well-being as well as pro-social behaviour >>How natural environments containing a body of water, like the beach, a waterfall, or a lake, can have restorative benefits Links Discussed Nature Notes App Leah's LinkedIn Article on LinkedIn: (10 Things We Can Do To Benefit From Nature) Leah's Twitter   Head to www.drkaitlin.com for show notes, free resources and courses that support you a heartfelt life alongside peak performance.  "So much gratitude for Wisdom for Wellbeing." If that sounded like you, I would appreciate it if you'd take a moment to offer a review for the show. It really helps me to support more folks to access education and inspiration on their journey to creating a life of meaning. Keen? Just click here and scroll to the bottom: you can highlight the five stars and then click "Write a review." I'm so excited to hear your thoughts on this episode! If you haven't subscribed yet, make sure you click to follow now, so that you get all the upcoming episodes on the art and science of living well.

The Momentum Replay Series replays our top episodes so that you have the chance to catch episodes you missed, and refresh on others. The idea is to support you more regularly as you take charge of 2023 (through whatever challenges may arise). Here's to health, wealth and wisdom on this heartfelt path of yours. In this episode I continue the interview of episode six with the wise Dr. Kelly G. Wilson. This episode is so heart centred. In fact, the underlying theme of it is to simply act with love. To step back from the discipline and challenge mentality, find a place where you can enjoy real foods, social nutrients and moving your body as a kindness. This episode is particularly heartwarming as Kelly talks you through the process of ‘thinking of someone you love like crazy' and connecting in a simple manner via an SMS, as well as offering you parents a beautiful meditation developed by Dr. Emmie Hebert and some words of wisdom on child-directed play. If you have not already, I highly recommend reading this brilliant book chapter that Kelly wrote, Living Well as the First Medicine: Health and Wellness in the Modern World. What is covered in this episode: >> The link between chronic toxins and chronic illness >> The process of letting ‘someone you love like crazy' be your muse to loving action >> Why small things and habits matter >> Stepping back from discipline and challenges to gifts and kindnesses >> The art of 5-second running >> Social hostility sensitivity, and how to care for yourself >> The true inventors of Crossfit (hint: the are very small and wise little people!) Resources Dr. Kelly Wilson's Website: One Life Education and Training Dr. Kelly Wilson's Book Chapter Living Well as the First Medicine: Health and Wellness in the Modern World (Click Here) from Evolution and Contextual Behavioral Science: An Integrated Framework for Understanding, Predicting, and Influencing Human Behavior   Head to www.drkaitlin.com for show notes, free resources and courses that support you a heartfelt life alongside peak performance.  "So much gratitude for Wisdom for Wellbeing." If that sounded like you, I would appreciate it if you'd take a moment to offer a review for the show. It really helps me to support more folks to access education and inspiration on their journey to creating a life of meaning. Keen? Just click here and scroll to the bottom: you can highlight the five stars and then click "Write a review." I'm so excited to hear your thoughts on this episode! If you haven't subscribed yet, make sure you click to follow now, so that you get all the upcoming episodes on the art and science of living well.

The Momentum Replay Series replays our top episodes so that you have the chance to catch episodes you missed, and refresh on others. The idea is to support you more regularly as you take charge of 2023 (through whatever challenges may arise). Here's to health, wealth and wisdom on this heartfelt path of yours. On this episode I interview the legendary Dr. Kelly G. Wilson. I say legendary because his story of transformation is incredibly hope generating, and his warmth, groundedness, and general love is something that many hear about before they meet him. More recently I also learnt that Kelly is also a yoga practitioner and has even participated in a yoga teacher training to deepen his practice. Yoga is a practice that fits in with his First Medicine model of wellbeing, which he shares with you in this interview. I think you will find this episode incredibly useful in understanding the difficulties that we humans have in engaging in the healthful and heartful behaviour that we ‘know' is good for us. Kelly offers some brilliant tips and tricks to support you kindly and non-judgmentally engaging in the behaviours that align with creating your version of a meaningful life. In fact, the wisdom Kelly shares is so detailed that we have split it into two episodes to give you some time to reflect and to offer a natural resting point in the conversation. What is covered: >> The concept of self-care >> The practice of yoga, its parallel with ACT, and a reminder to go gently >> The joy of running (barefoot!) >> The lifestyle model and diet considerations (remember, an apple a day) >> What the Matching Law is and how it links to your behaviours >> The importance of positive social activity and the effect social disconnect can have psychobiologically >> A framework for action (which we will follow up in Part 2 of this interview with Kelly) Resources Dr. Kelly Wilson's Website: One Life Education and Training Dr. Kelly Wilson's Book Chapter Living Well as the First Medicine: Health and Wellness in the Modern World (Click Here) from Evolution and Contextual Behavioral Science: An Integrated Framework for Understanding, Predicting, and Influencing Human Behavior Head to www.drkaitlin.com for show notes, free resources and courses that support you a heartfelt life alongside peak performance.  "So much gratitude for Wisdom for Wellbeing." If that sounded like you, I would appreciate it if you'd take a moment to offer a review for the show. It really helps me to support more folks to access education and inspiration on their journey to creating a life of meaning. Keen? Just click here and scroll to the bottom: you can highlight the five stars and then click "Write a review." I'm so excited to hear your thoughts on this episode! If you haven't subscribed yet, make sure you click to follow now, so that you get all the upcoming episodes on the art and science of living well.

The Momentum Replay Series replays our top episodes so that you can catch episodes you missed and refresh on others. The idea is to support you more regularly as you take charge of 2023 (through whatever challenges arise). Here's to health, wealth and wisdom on your heartfelt path. In this episode, I interview Dr. Jennie Rosier, an associate professor of interpersonal communication at James Madison University, who is an expert ion relationships and parenting. She is married to her best friend and has four children herself. You'll find this relevant as she couples research evidence with her lived experience, and shares some amazing stories stories to illustrate. Drawing on the wisdom of her newest book The Who Does More War, Dr. Rosier specifically introduces you to the very real challenge of parenthood: both in terms of the common arguments and maintaining connection and empathy through one of the most stressful periods of a relationship. Dr. Rosier speaks to those of you with children, but highlights how extremely important this conversation is for those thinking of having children. What is covered in this episode: >> The impact of children on relationship satisfaction >> Why most people do not understand the impact having a child has on relationships >> The importance of having conversations about parenting before you have kids and cultivating a shared parenting vision >> Understanding different attachment styles and how they affect your relationship >> Navigating the ‘who does more more' and why you'll never win >> How to ‘fight fair' and cultivate true empathy for your partner >> General real talk on parenthood! Links Discussed Instagram @RelationshipsLoveHappiness Facebook: RelationshipsLoveHappiness Relationships Love Happiness Project Webpage The Who Does More War book summary and order webpage   Head to www.drkaitlin.com for show notes, free resources and courses that support you a heartfelt life alongside peak performance.  "So much gratitude for Wisdom for Wellbeing." If that sounded like you, I would appreciate it if you'd take a moment to offer a review for the show. It really helps me to support more folks to access education and inspiration on their journey to creating a life of meaning. Keen? Just click here and scroll to the bottom: you can highlight the five stars and then click "Write a review." I'm so excited to hear your thoughts on this episode! If you haven't subscribed yet, make sure you click to follow now, so that you get all the upcoming episodes on the art and science of living well.

The Momentum Replay Series replays our top episodes so that you have the chance to catch episodes you missed, and refresh on others. The idea is to support you more regularly as you take charge of 2023 (through whatever challenges may arise). Here's to health, wealth and wisdom on this heartfelt path of yours. In this episode I interview the courageous and transformative Erin Matthews! This episode is deliberately timely, as I know a lot of us are striving to be antiracist. Here, Erin creates a safe space for reflection and offers insights around how we can ‘un-freeze' and move to action and conversation in alignment with our values. In fact, this is the mission behind her Living in Empathy group, a small group aimed at cultivating a space for white people to unpack their unconscious bias, practice courageous conversation, and engage in social justice action planning. In fact today you will even hear Erin describe micro and macro actions. Further, Erin shares some wonderful tips on how People of Colour can practice self-care, given the ongoing racial trauma suffered (and highlights some special resources she has on Instagram just for you!). What is covered in this episode: >> How white people become frozen and the need for a safe space to become “unstuck” >> Definition of racism and discussion of power structure imbalances and white supremacy >> Learning to listen without defensiveness >> What it means to be an anti racist >> Reflecting on the role of non-malicious intent that can harm >> Disparity in the education system >> The struggle of emotional labour for Black persons and how to practice self-care >> How to have conversations with children about race >> What white fragility is and how it impacts on the messages received >> Reflecting that once we see clearly we can do better and our ethical obligation to act >> The need for a white people to have safe space to process and discover blind spots in the journey to allyship (such as the Living in Empathy Group) >> Micro actions: what am I doing? Macro actions: how am I bettering society? Links Erin Matthews' LCSW website The Living in Empathy Group information Erin's Instagram Living in Empathy's Instagram Nima Novack's Instagram (Living in Empathy Co-Facilitator)   Head to www.drkaitlin.com for show notes, free resources and courses that support you a heartfelt life alongside peak performance.  "So much gratitude for Wisdom for Wellbeing." If that sounded like you, I would appreciate it if you'd take a moment to offer a review for the show. It really helps me to support more folks to access education and inspiration on their journey to creating a life of meaning. Keen? Just click here and scroll to the bottom: you can highlight the five stars and then click "Write a review." I'm so excited to hear your thoughts on this episode! If you haven't subscribed yet, make sure you click to follow now, so that you get all the upcoming episodes on the art and science of living well.

The Momentum Replay Series replays our top episodes so that you have the chance to catch episodes you missed, and refresh on others. The idea is to support you more regularly as you take charge of 2023 (through whatever challenges may arise). Here's to health, wealth and wisdom on this heartfelt path of yours. In this episode I interview the brilliant Dr. Emily K. Sandoz again. Dr. Sandoz is a brilliant researcher, author, clinician and a home yogi! This episode is wonderfully inspiring if you have any interest in commencing a home yoga practice. Not only does Dr. Sandoz share how yoga is an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) consistent practice and the context through which yoga supports cultivation of psychological flexibility (a huge predictor of wellbeing!), but she also shares her own journey to yoga through 10 minute online yoga classes with three kids and limited financial resources. And, isn't this the perfect time to get on the mat at home! What is covered in this episode: >> Dr. Sandoz's journey to yoga (and yes, it took a few years from the inception!) >> Why fighting with ‘dancer' is a metaphor for what is going on off of the mat >> Using yoga as a chance to look in the mirror when we are running, fighting, and hiding >> The key roles of attention and intention in breath and movement >> How yoga fits as an ACT consistent practice >> Understanding psychological wellbeing and psychological inflexibility >> Not all yoga classes are created equal and the importance of finding a good fit for you Links Dr. Emily K. Sandoz's email Dr. Emily K. Sandoz's website www.doyogawithme.com Living with Your Body and Other Things You Hate: How to Let Go of Your Struggle with Body Image Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy by Emily K. Sandoz and Troy DuFrene (BOOK) The Mindfulness and Acceptance Workbook for Bulimia: A Guide to Breaking Free from Bulimia Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy by Emily K. Sandoz, Kelly G. Wilson, and Troy DuFrene (BOOK) Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Eating Disorders: A Process-Focused Guide to Treating Anorexia and Bulimia Paperback by Emily K. Sandoz, Kelly G. Wilson, and Troy DuFrene (BOOK)   Head to www.drkaitlin.com for show notes, free resources and courses that support you a heartfelt life alongside peak performance.  "So much gratitude for Wisdom for Wellbeing." If that sounded like you, I would appreciate it if you'd take a moment to offer a review for the show. It really helps me to support more folks to access education and inspiration on their journey to creating a life of meaning. Keen? Just click here and scroll to the bottom: you can highlight the five stars and then click "Write a review." I'm so excited to hear your thoughts on this episode! If you haven't subscribed yet, make sure you click to follow now, so that you get all the upcoming episodes on the art and science of living well.

The Momentum Replay Series replays our top episodes so that you have the chance to catch episodes you missed, and refresh on others. The idea is to support you more regularly as you take charge of 2023 (through whatever challenges may arise). Here's to health, wealth and wisdom on this heartfelt path of yours. In this episode I interview Dr. Jessica Borushock, a brilliant therapist, award-winning author, and founder of Busy Mind Reboot. This episode is really wonderful in regards to the focus on Whole Health and living your values – something that is most important in these times of uncertainty. Dr. Jessica paints such a rich picture of how you can live a meaningful life in the multiple domains that make up your wellbeing. It is certainly worth checking out her previous interview here, and make sure you go in the running to win her Busy Mind Reboot course. What is covered: >> The concept of Whole Health >> The more you evaluate your behaviour, the more options for how you live your life >> Focusing on creating a healthy lifestyle >> Bringing balance and wellness at all levels (physical, emotional, and spiritual) >> Incorporating values work into behaviour change for a stronger impact and escape painful experiences >> Promoting a healthy lifestyle rather than unhealthy behaviours and environments >> Human interactions and social connections as a part of promoting health values >> Developing tools and exercises that allow you to move forward in life >> Developing behaviours that helps you to reach your goals and have a meaningful life Links Discussed Dr. Jessica's Busy Mind Reboot Program headspace app   Head to www.drkaitlin.com for show notes, free resources and courses that support you a heartfelt life alongside peak performance.  "So much gratitude for Wisdom for Wellbeing." If that sounded like you, I would appreciate it if you'd take a moment to offer a review for the show. It really helps me to support more folks to access education and inspiration on their journey to creating a life of meaning. Keen? Just click here and scroll to the bottom: you can highlight the five stars and then click "Write a review." I'm so excited to hear your thoughts on this episode! If you haven't subscribed yet, make sure you click to follow now, so that you get all the upcoming episodes on the art and science of living well.

The Momentum Replay Series replays our top episodes so that you have the chance to catch episodes you missed, and refresh on others. The idea is to support you more regularly as you take charge of 2023 (through whatever challenges may arise). Here's to health, wealth and wisdom on this heartfelt path of yours. In this episode I interview Dr. Chantell Douglas, clinical psychologist, yoga and meditation teacher, and compassionate human. Dr. Douglas shares her journey from exploring mindfulness academically to turning her exploration inward through her own practice – all based on the compelling research she was compiling. This interview is so timely, given the increasing social distancing there is an opportunity to turn inwards and navigate new ways around the ‘old brain' structures to connecting with your compassion (for yourself and others). In fact, Dr. Douglas offers a beautiful meditation at the end of this episode – which you can also access here (*the link will be up in 48 hours*). What is covered in this episode: >> The journey from mindfulness researcher to practitioner because of the benefits she was studying >> How yoga and mindfulness support each other >> The overlap of personal practice, academic research, and clinical practice >> Mindfulness as the root to compassion >> Compassion as the heart of yoga >> A meditation to support you in these uncertain times of the COVID-19 pandemic Links Discussed Instagram @drchantellyoga Email Website to come!   Head to www.drkaitlin.com for show notes, free resources and courses that support you a heartfelt life alongside peak performance.  "So much gratitude for Wisdom for Wellbeing." If that sounded like you, I would appreciate it if you'd take a moment to offer a review for the show. It really helps me to support more folks to access education and inspiration on their journey to creating a life of meaning. Keen? Just click here and scroll to the bottom: you can highlight the five stars and then click "Write a review." I'm so excited to hear your thoughts on this episode! If you haven't subscribed yet, make sure you click to follow now, so that you get all the upcoming episodes on the art and science of living well.

The Momentum Replay Series replays our top episodes so that you have the chance to catch episodes you missed, and refresh on others. The idea is to support you more regularly as you take charge of 2023 (through whatever challenges may arise). Here's to health, wealth and wisdom on this heartfelt path of yours. In this episode I interview Holly Yates, MS, LPC, Certified FAP Trainer about Third-wave therapies that utilise acceptance and mindfulness skills to connect with your emotions and move towards the life you want to lead. Holly is very skilful in FAP, ACT and DBT, and you will find she is able to integrate the wisdom from each of these frameworks to provide you actionable advice relating to your emotions in a way that is effective. I think you will particularly enjoy how you can think of your emotions as ‘data', and the fight-or-flight response as an ‘overprotective parent'. Holly also an example about how she utilises these skills in her own life – I think you will relate! What is covered: >> An introduction to Functional Analytic Psychotherapy (FAP) >> The challenge of normalisation process in FAP >> Emotions as data >> An introduction to Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) >> Ways to get through emotional disregulation and ‘negative' feelings >> Understanding how your behaviour is functioning within contextual element >> Positive Reinforcement and how to positively shape your behaviours to reinforce things you value >> How different relationships are useful and provide different purposes to your life Links Discussed North Wake Counseling Partners Website (located in Raleigh, North Carolina) Holly Yates on Psychology Today Email Holly Yates Wisdom for Wellbeing episode with Dr. Steven C. Hayes   Head to www.drkaitlin.com for show notes, free resources and courses that support you a heartfelt life alongside peak performance.  "So much gratitude for Wisdom for Wellbeing." If that sounded like you, I would appreciate it if you'd take a moment to offer a review for the show. It really helps me to support more folks to access education and inspiration on their journey to creating a life of meaning. Keen? Just click here and scroll to the bottom: you can highlight the five stars and then click "Write a review." I'm so excited to hear your thoughts on this episode! If you haven't subscribed yet, make sure you click to follow now, so that you get all the upcoming episodes on the art and science of living well.

The Momentum Replay Series replays our top episodes so that you have the chance to catch episodes you missed, and refresh on others. The idea is to support you more regularly as you take charge of 2023 (through whatever challenges may arise). Here's to health, wealth and wisdom on this heartfelt path of yours. In this episode I interview Dr. Meghan Davidson, a Licensed Psychologist, a Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator, Certified Yoga Teacher, and University of Nebraska – Lincoln faculty member. Dr. Davidson works with her clients in a holistic manner, utilizing aspects of mind, body, and spirit. If you have not already, make sure you check out Dr. Davidson's previous interview on Wisdom for Wellbeing, Journeying Through a Dark Night of the Soul to Become a #Lovewarrior. This episode is incredibly connecting as Dr. Davidson shares all about the Daring Way™ wisdom – an intervention developed by Dr. Brené Brown to help you build courage, shame resilience and uncover the power of your vulnerability. Dr. Davidson will help you better understand your own shame triggers and develop shame resilience. Ultimately, this work takes you to cultivating the courage you need to share your authentic self and cultivate true connection. Who knew vulnerability was your greatest strength! What is covered: >> Why connection requires vulnerability >> The difference between the emotions of guilt, humiliation and shame >> Understanding your shame triggers (e.g., body image, money, sex) >> Exploring your reaction to shame (moving against, moving towards, moving away) >> How to cultivate shame resilience >> Authenticity and what it means to be in your truth >> How you practice reaching out and build trust in your lifelines Links Love Warrior Healing (Dr. Meghan Davidson's website – coming soon!) Brené Brown's The Daring Way™ Connect with Dr. Meghan Davidson on her personal Instagram; and with Love Warrior Healing on Instagram and Facebook Head to www.drkaitlin.com for show notes, free resources and courses that support you a heartfelt life alongside peak performance.  "So much gratitude for Wisdom for Wellbeing." If that sounded like you, I would appreciate it if you'd take a moment to offer a review for the show. It really helps me to support more folks to access education and inspiration on their journey to creating a life of meaning. Keen? Just click here and scroll to the bottom: you can highlight the five stars and then click "Write a review." I'm so excited to hear your thoughts on this episode! If you haven't subscribed yet, make sure you click to follow now, so that you get all the upcoming episodes on the art and science of living well.

The Momentum Replay Series replays our top episodes so that you have the chance to catch episodes you missed, and refresh on others. The idea is to support you more regularly as you take charge of 2023 (through whatever challenges may arise). Here's to health, wealth and wisdom on this heartfelt path of yours. This episode is a Masterclass on Mindful Self-Compassion. The idea of the episode was to provide a more concise introduction to the practice of self-compassion, in a way that integrates the kindly attention you can cultivate through a mindfulness practice. To really bolster the masterclass element and include a visual component, it was first offered as a Facebook live – which you can watch here. The hope of this episode is that it will enrich the wisdom of the other episodes in Season 1 – and a workbook has been developed to further the depth of your learnings in this area. To access the workbook, sign up to be a #wellnesswarrior and it will get sent out to you in the next couple of days. What is covered in this episode: >> The negativity bias and why the incidence of mental health problems is increasing >> Suffering, pain and resistance >> What happens when the fight or flight system attacks your self-concept >> Mindfulness and self-compassion, and why they matter >> How your history can inform your thoughts, feelings, and behaviour >> A 3-step mindfulness break >> The R.A.I.N. self-compassion exercise >> Connecting to your Observing Self Links Discussed: Dr. Kristin Neff's Webpage (3 Step Self-Compassion Break) Dr. Tara Brach's Webpage (R.A.I.N. of Self-Compassion) Head to www.drkaitlin.com for show notes, free resources and courses that support you a heartfelt life alongside peak performance.  "So much gratitude for Wisdom for Wellbeing." If that sounded like you, I would appreciate it if you'd take a moment to offer a review for the show. It really helps me to support more folks to access education and inspiration on their journey to creating a life of meaning. Keen? Just click here and scroll to the bottom: you can highlight the five stars and then click "Write a review." I'm so excited to hear your thoughts on this episode! If you haven't subscribed yet, make sure you click to follow now, so that you get all the upcoming episodes on the art and science of living well. Ready to bust burnout and reconnect with your highest self? Join the Burnout Busting Blueprint: Yoga Brain™ 101​ Yoga Brain™ is most empowering course to decrease stress, improve your mood, and increase your energy, combining the science of modern psychology and the ancient wisdom of yoga. Learn more here.

The Momentum Replay Series replays our top episodes so that you have the chance to catch episodes you missed, and refresh on others. The idea is to support you more regularly as you take charge of 2023 (through whatever challenges may arise). Here's to health, wealth and wisdom on this heartfelt path of yours. In this episode I interview Tiffany Rochester, a Clinical Psychologist in Western Australia who works from a systems perspective. This perspective highlights how interconnected we all are, and how change you make in one area will have ripples in other areas of your life. Tiffany introduces the concept of systems in an accessible manner that is very practical. By the end of this episode no doubt you will be considering how you might use this new knowledge to positively affect the different systems in your life. Tiffany also paints a really rich picture about why uncomfortable emotions are so important – for both you and the little people in your life! In fact, you might find that your world gets very small if you are not able to be comfortable with feeling uncomfortable. The thing is, we all feel uncomfortable emotions – because we are on “the same mountain.” What is covered in this episode: >> The Matrix pill of the systems perspective (and how all relationships are within systems) >> How survival is liked to systems and your emotions (including sadness and anxiety) >> The modern day parenting challenges (and how giving ‘too much' may not be helpful to your kids) >> Why knowing your long-term goals helps you with parenting challenges >> The process of learning how to say what you need in relationships >> Making room for big feelings (particularly those in little people!) >> How we are all on the same mountain having this human experience Links Tiffany's Personal Webpage The Same Mountain Tiffany's Psychology Practice in Perth Three Water's Psychology Clinic Connect on Social Media: Facebook (@TiffanyRochesterClinicalPsychologist); Twitter (@thesamemountain); LinkedIn (@thesamemountain) Head to www.drkaitlin.com for show notes, free resources and courses that support you a heartfelt life alongside peak performance.  "So much gratitude for Wisdom for Wellbeing." If that sounded like you, I would appreciate it if you'd take a moment to offer a review for the show. It really helps me to support more folks to access education and inspiration on their journey to creating a life of meaning. Keen? Just click here and scroll to the bottom: you can highlight the five stars and then click "Write a review." I'm so excited to hear your thoughts on this episode! If you haven't subscribed yet, make sure you click to follow now, so that you get all the upcoming episodes on the art and science of living well.

The Momentum Replay Series replays our top episodes so that you have the chance to catch episodes you missed, and refresh on others. The idea is to support you more regularly as you take charge of 2023 (through whatever challenges may arise). Here's to health, wealth and wisdom on this heartfelt path of yours. Welcome to the tenth episode of the Wisdom for Wellbeing Podcast. On this episode I interview Dr. Emily K. Sandoz, a brilliant researcher, author and clinician in the field of body-related difficulties. This episode is incredibly important given the high likelihood that you will identify with the experience of being dissatisfied with your body at some point in your life. Further, an increasing number of both women and men do then go on to develop eating disorders. Alongside this, you have no doubt heard of the #bodypositive movement – it is growing – but, Dr. Sandoz talks through the reasons why this may actually be more harmful than helpful. Instead, Dr. Sandoz will introduce you to the concept of body image flexibility, and how you can make peace with your and life a life that feels full to you. What is covered in this episode: >> The concept of ‘Body Image' and different experiences and challenges >> An introduction to the concept of Body Image Flexibility >> Acceptance and Commitment Therapy-based approach to treating body image concerns >> How pain that impairs your ability to life your full life becomes suffering >> How values can guide your life, including work with body image >> How to support the development of a more helpful sense of self from an early age >> How body image experiences affect you emotionally and physically Links Discussed Dr. Emily K. Sandoz's email Dr. Emily K. Sandoz's website Living with Your Body and Other Things You Hate: How to Let Go of Your Struggle with Body Image Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy by Emily K. Sandoz and Troy DuFrene (BOOK) The Mindfulness and Acceptance Workbook for Bulimia: A Guide to Breaking Free from Bulimia Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy by Emily K. Sandoz, Kelly G. Wilson, and Troy DuFrene (BOOK) Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Eating Disorders: A Process-Focused Guide to Treating Anorexia and Bulimia Paperback by Emily K. Sandoz, Kelly G. Wilson, and Troy DuFrene (BOOK) Head to www.drkaitlin.com for show notes, free resources and courses that support you a heartfelt life alongside peak performance.  "So much gratitude for Wisdom for Wellbeing." If that sounded like you, I would appreciate it if you'd take a moment to offer a review for the show. It really helps me to support more folks to access education and inspiration on their journey to creating a life of meaning. Keen? Just click here and scroll to the bottom: you can highlight the five stars and then click "Write a review." I'm so excited to hear your thoughts on this episode! If you haven't subscribed yet, make sure you click to follow now, so that you get all the upcoming episodes on the art and science of living well. Ready to bust burnout and reconnect with your highest self? Join the Burnout Busting Blueprint: Yoga Brain™ 101​ Yoga Brain™ is most empowering course to decrease stress, improve your mood, and increase your energy, combining the science of modern psychology and the ancient wisdom of yoga. Learn more here.

The Momentum Replay Series replays our top episodes so that you have the chance to catch episodes you missed, and refresh on others. The idea is to support you more regularly as you take charge of 2023 (through whatever challenges may arise). Here's to health, wealth and wisdom on this heartfelt path of yours. In this episode I interview Dr. Steven C. Hayes, co-founder of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy or ACT. ACT is a popular evidence-based psychotherapy that uses mindfulness, acceptance, and values-based methods that has been found to be helpful in a number of areas, ranging from anxiety and mood disorders to elite performance. As you will hear in this episode, Dr. Hayes offers heartfelt examples of how to live your life's purpose using the 6 psychological flexibility skills, which can be grouped into three processes: 1) Become more Open (Acceptance + Defusion); 2) Become ore aware and in the moment (Presence/ Mindfulness + Self Awareness); and, 3) Become more actively engaged in life (Values + Committed Action). This episode is a real honour for me as ACT was the first type of psychotherapy I felt really drawn to. In fact, it was actually reading one of Dr. Hayes' research papers when I was at university that assured me I was moving in the right direction with my studies. I ended up emailing him to thank him for his wonderful work, and to my surprise, he wrote back. I think this speaks to the type of person Dr. Hayes is, and the very real way he lives his values on a day-to-day basis. What is covered in this episode: >> Exploring the smallest number of things that do the largest amount of good (think: the 80/20 rule), and how this formed what we now know as ACT >> Psychological flexibility and the 3 processes + why this is important at this moment in history (stress, anxiety and depression are being increasingly reported, even though ‘quality of living' is improving) >> Acceptance as showing up (using mindfulness) and moving forward taking committed action >> Seeds of wisdom as a gift, and how your own history can be just this >> How language and your problem solving mind are connected >> How you can ‘flip' your pain into your purpose #wehurtwherewecare >> Using yoga as a perspective taking skill and integrating it with ACT Links Discussed Dr. Steven C. Hayes' webpage and books A Liberated Mind Website + Bonuses (including the Cartoon Book Version illustrated by Dr. Hayes' daughter Esther M. Hayes) Head to www.drkaitlin.com for show notes, free resources and courses that support you a heartfelt life alongside peak performance.  "So much gratitude for Wisdom for Wellbeing." If that sounded like you, I would appreciate it if you'd take a moment to offer a review for the show. It really helps me to support more folks to access education and inspiration on their journey to creating a life of meaning. Keen? Just click here and scroll to the bottom: you can highlight the five stars and then click "Write a review." I'm so excited to hear your thoughts on this episode! If you haven't subscribed yet, make sure you click to follow now, so that you get all the upcoming episodes on the art and science of living well. Ready to bust burnout and reconnect with your highest self? Join the Burnout Busting Blueprint: Yoga Brain™ 101​ Yoga Brain™ is most empowering course to decrease stress, improve your mood, and increase your energy, combining the science of modern psychology and the ancient wisdom of yoga. Learn more here.

The Momentum Replay Series replays our top episodes so that you have the chance to catch episodes you missed, and refresh on others. The idea is to support you more regularly as you take charge of 2023 (through whatever challenges may arise). Here's to health, wealth and wisdom on this heartfelt path of yours. In this episode I interview Dr. Jill Stoddard, a brilliant author, a relatable human, and an expert in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). This episode seems so timely as I know lots of us experience significant stress, overwhelm and anxiety, which so frequently negatively impacts our days and our lives. I was fortunate to read Dr. Stoddard's new book Be Mighty: A Woman's Guide to Liberation from Anxiety, Worry, and Stress Using Mindfulness and Acceptance over the holidays and it provided a beautiful space to reflect on the ‘Mighty Me' that I am creating. So, I am really excited to now be sharing this conversation with Dr. Stoddard with you, as I know the chances are that you too have experienced that uncomfortable sense of overwhelm and anxiety in your life. Dr. Stoddard is skilled in explaining stress, anxiety, fear and the like, as well as detailing effective strategies to move forward creating a life by design – a mighty life. She is open in sharing her own struggles, and clearly lives all the wisdom she shares here today. So, your first mighty action – put in those ear buds! What is covered in this episode: >> Theories around how the environment women are living in increases the likelihood of experiencing both fear and higher rates of anxiety >> The difference between fear and anxiety, and how we have been designed to find answers (and avoid uncertainty) >> Steps to changing your relationship with anxiety (Hint: it involves opening up more, rather than ‘getting rid of') >> Why a moderate level of anxiety is actually beneficial to performance >> Getting familiar with your ‘suit of armour' and your ‘I'm not good enough story' (turns out we all have one!) >> The importance of reflecting on, and connecting with, the small moments that ultimately create your life >> Reflecting on the qualities you want to embody in your life, and the practice of consciously showing up as the person you want to be (rather than on auto pilot) Links Discussed: Dr. Jill Stoddard's Webpage Dr. Jill Stoddard's new book Be Mighty: A Woman's Guide to Liberation from Anxiety, Worry, and Stress Using Mindfulness and Acceptance Connect with Dr. Jill Stoddard on Social Media: Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram Head to www.drkaitlin.com for show notes, free resources and courses that support you a heartfelt life alongside peak performance.    "So much gratitude for Wisdom for Wellbeing." If that sounded like you, I would appreciate it if you'd take a moment to offer a review for the show. It really helps me to support more folks to access education and inspiration on their journey to creating a life of meaning. Keen? Just click here and scroll to the bottom: you can highlight the five stars and then click "Write a review." I'm so excited to hear your thoughts on this episode! If you haven't subscribed yet, make sure you click to follow now, so that you get all the upcoming episodes on the art and science of living well. Ready to bust burnout and reconnect with your highest self? Join the Burnout Busting Blueprint: Yoga Brain™ 101​ Yoga Brain™ is most empowering course to decrease stress, improve your mood, and increase your energy, combining the science of modern psychology and the ancient wisdom of yoga. Learn more here.

The Momentum Series replays our top episodes so that you have the chance to catch episodes you missed, and refresh on others. The idea is to support you more regularly as you take charge of 2023 (through whatever challenges may arise). Here's to health, wealth and wisdom on this heartfelt path of yours. In this episode I interview David Allen, productivity guru and developer of the Getting Things Done® methodology. A brilliant system designed to free you from the “ambient angst” associated with not being sure of your tasks and the stress that something will slip through the cracks. I first read David's book, Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress Free Productivity, a number of years ago, and it really captured me! I would not have thought that a productivity book would keep me so interested on an international flight… but it did; and, it transformed how I look at organisation. I am far from perfect (I fall off the wagon, so to speak), but I know that when I implement David's systems I feel both free and in control. I just want to remind you that as this is the first week of the Wisdom for Wellbeing Podcast – I'm celebrating by releasing multiple episodes! So subscribe, and keep your eyes open for the next episodes. What is covered in this episode: >> Why the ‘small stuff' matters >> How ‘cleaning up' allows you to be present and creative >> A basic introduction to the GTD system and the 5 steps: 1) ‘Capture' the things you need to do outside your mind 2) ‘Clarify' what needs to be done with all your tasks 3) ‘Organise' process all of your tasks in a systematic manner (e.g. calendar, files, delegations, etc.) 4) ‘Reflect' regularly review on your lists 5) ‘Engage' take action on the important things, considering your resources in the moment Links Discussed David Allen's Getting Things Done® Webpage David's three books: the international bestseller, Getting Things Done: the Art of Stress-Free Productivity (often called GTD®), Ready for Anything, and Making It All Work: Winning at the Game of Work and Business of Life. Head to www.drkaitlin.com for show notes, free resources and courses that support you a heartfelt life alongside peak performance.  "So much gratitude for Wisdom for Wellbeing." If that sounded like you, I would appreciate it if you'd take a moment to offer a review for the show. It really helps me to support more folks to access education and inspiration on their journey to creating a life of meaning. Keen? Just click here and scroll to the bottom: you can highlight the five stars and then click "Write a review." I'm so excited to hear your thoughts on this episode! If you haven't subscribed yet, make sure you click to follow now, so that you get all the upcoming episodes on the art and science of living well. Ready to bust burnout and reconnect with your highest self? Join the Burnout Busting Blueprint: Yoga Brain™ 101​ Yoga Brain™ is most empowering course to decrease stress, improve your mood, and increase your energy, combining the science of modern psychology and the ancient wisdom of yoga. Learn more here.  

The Momentum Series replays our top episodes so that you have the chance to catch episodes you missed, and refresh on others. The idea is to support you more regularly as you take charge of 2023 (through whatever challenges may arise). Here's to health, wealth and wisdom on this heartfelt path of yours. In this episode, I interview Dr. Jessica Borushock, a brilliant therapist, award-winning author, and founder of Busy Mind Reboot. This episode is so exciting for me, as Dr. Jessica shares about integrating yoga into the cultivation of Whole Health – as it is a brilliant tool for cultivating something called Pure Awareness. As you will hear in the episode, Dr. Jessica takes the concepts of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT for short), and makes them accessible and actionable – so that even with the pains of being human, you can still create a life that is rich and meaningful for you. I just want to remind you that as this is the first week of the Wisdom for Wellbeing Podcast – I'm celebrating by releasing multiple episodes! So subscribe, and keep your eyes open for the next episodes. What is covered in this episode: >> How busy minds can suffer and how your mental and emotional energy might be being used to solve problems that are not really there >> Tools gain some control to live the life you want, by connecting with the present moment and create space for painful feelings >> Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and how it can help you live a meaningful life, even with the emotional pain you experience as a human >> Things you might be doing to manage emotional pain, that might not be helping you live the life you want >> The struggle with the ‘highlights' of social media and how everyone experiences pain (even if you don't see it) >> What Mindfulness is, and how you can use it to be present in your life >> How yoga can be used as a strategy to cultivate Pure Awareness >> The concept of ‘Whole Health' (Mind, Body, Spirit, and Social) Links Discussed Dr. Jessica's Busy Mind Reboot Program Dr. Jessica's Book on Yoga (Mindful Yoga-Based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) How to do Mountain Pose "So much gratitude for Wisdom for Wellbeing." If that sounded like you, I would appreciate it if you'd take a moment to offer a review for the show. It really helps me to support more folks to access education and inspiration on their journey to creating a life of meaning. Keen? Just click here and scroll to the bottom: you can highlight the five stars and then click "Write a review." I'm so excited to hear your thoughts on this episode! If you haven't subscribed yet, make sure you click to follow now, so that you get all the upcoming episodes on the art and science of living well. Ready to bust burnout and reconnect with your highest self? Join the Burnout Busting Blueprint: Yoga Brain™ 101​ Yoga Brain™ is most empowering course to decrease stress, improve your mood, and increase your energy, combining the science of modern psychology and the ancient wisdom of yoga. Learn more here.  

The Momentum Series replays our top episodes so that you have the chance to catch episodes you missed, and refresh on others. The idea is to support you more regularly as you take charge of 2023 (through whatever challenges may arise). Here's to health, wealth and wisdom on this heartfelt path of yours. On this episode I interview Dr. John Arden, a brilliant author and leader in the field of integrative psychotherapy. This episode is particularly special for me, as I have been following Dr. Arden's work for many years, since I first read Rewire Your Brain Think Your Way to a Better Life. As you will see in the episode, Dr. Arden is able to take complex concepts from psychotherapy, neuropsychology, epigenetics, psychoneuroimmunology, and nutritional neuroscience and present them in an easily accessible manner. This means that you will have the knowledge to implement these evidence-based practices to cultivate more calmness and connection in your life. What is covered in this episode: >> The SEEDS approach to good health: Social, Exercise, Education, Diet, and Sleep >> Social: Early experiences, such as your attachment, can impact brain development and your epigenome, and how later life experiences, including therapy can also have an epigenetic effect. >> Exercise: This is the “most powerful” of all the components. Dr. Arden describes how he has implemented a cardiovascular boost “minimal dose” by structuring his environment, and how exercise supports you to get energy (even if you're tired!) and is the best antidepressant and anxiolytic! (That means, it decreases symptoms of depression and anxiety.) >> Education: Why learning new things is important for brain health and how it supports your adaptivity (i.e., mental flexibility). >> Diet: How what you eat affects your neurochemistry, and what the best diets are to support your mental health and gut bacteria. Dr. Arden also shares that there is more DNA in your gut that is not you, than is in your cells! He also shares concerns around the most consumed vegetable in the USA. >> Sleep: What makes for quality sleep, and how this impacts different components of your health. >> The FEED approach to learning: Focus, Effort, Effortlessness (stay on behaviour long enough to make it effortless), and Determination Links Discussed Dr. John Arden's webpage and books Head to www.drkaitin.com/ww2 for show notes, free resources and courses that support you a heartfelt life alongside peak performance.  "So much gratitude for Wisdom for Wellbeing." If that sounded like you, I would appreciate it if you'd take a moment to offer a review for the show. It really helps me to support more folks to access education and inspiration on their journey to creating a life of meaning. Keen? Just click here and scroll to the bottom: you can highlight the five stars and then click "Write a review." I'm so excited to hear your thoughts on this episode! If you haven't subscribed yet, make sure you click to follow now, so that you get all the upcoming episodes on the art and science of living well.

Welcome to the Wisdom for Wellbeing Podcast! This is a replay of the very first week Wisdom for Wellbeing Podcast episode. It's the perfect place to dive into momentum building.  The Momentum Series replays our top episodes so that you have the chance to catch episodes you missed, and refresh on others. The idea is to support you more regularly as you take charge of 2023 (through whatever challenges may arise). Here's to health, wealth and wisdom on this heartfelt path of yours. About your host: I'm a clinical psychologist and yoga teacher based in Adelaide, Australia. I originally did a BA in philosophy, and I love connecting and integrating these areas to support the cultivation of mental health and wellbeing, because to me, these elements of my life are not discreetly different. About this podcast: Wisdom for Wellbeing is aimed to support you in creating a life that you find meaningful! A life in which you feel a sense of vitality, inspiration and have tools to effectively balance the fullness that comes with your many responsibilities and different hats… as opposed to that all too common survival mode experience. The idea of this podcast format is that you can listen to it while you're driving, stacking the dishwasher, or doing any of the other ‘life' things, and, at the same time, you'll be introduce you to incredibly helpful philosophies and practices that you can integrate into your busy days for an improved sense of wellness. What is covered in this episode: >> The wholistic, integrated approach to wellness we embrace >> Episodes will be 30 to 60 minutes and feature interviews with an inspirational individuals, including experts in the realms of integrated psychotherapy, acceptance and mindfulness-based practices, and productivity gurus >> Today is an ‘exception' episode as it is an introduction to the podcast framework with ‘bonus' material on values and tricks to cultivate values-based New Year's Resolutions Values When I dare to be powerful, to use my strength in service of my vision, then it becomes less important whether I am afraid. – Audre Lorde Values are ongoing qualities, actions or behaviours that you display in your life – day-in-day out. They act like a compass, guiding your life. Values are heartfelt and freely chosen– rather than being guided by societies “shoulds” The Wisdom for Wellbeing values are: Contribution Health (physical, mental, spiritual) Knowledge Growth Hope Here is a cool game to play – download these values cards and you can ‘sort' your values (remember, just focus on top 5 or it will get overwhelming!) New Year's Resolutions Very few people keep their resolutions. Possibly because for a behaviour to be maintained it needs to be meaningful and reinforcing. Integrating values into your resolutions can bring a sense of power and vitality. You may also develop SMART goals to support you in taking committed action to living your values. If values are a compass, goals are the signposts. S = Specific M = Measurable A = Adaptive R = Realistic T = Time Bound Research indicates if you break your goal down to smaller components you are not just more likely to meet those portions, but the entire thing! Reading Discussed Viktor Frankl's book Man's Search for Meaning Head to www.drkaitlin.com for show notes, free resources and courses that support you a heartfelt life alongside peak performance.    "So much gratitude for Wisdom for Wellbeing." If that sounded like you, I would appreciate it if you'd take a moment to offer a review for the show. It really helps me to support more folks to access education and inspiration on their journey to creating a life of meaning. Keen? Just click here and scroll to the bottom: you can highlight the five stars and then click "Write a review." I'm so excited to hear your thoughts on this episode! If you haven't subscribed yet, make sure you click to follow now, so that you get all the upcoming episodes on the art and science of living well.

You're about to listen to the 100th episode of Wisdom for Wellbeing! It feels perfectly suited that we'll be talking about the research evidence of yoga, what conditions are benefited from yoga, what styles are best, and when folks should actually avoid yoga. We'll be covering: Yoga as a non-pharmacological, multimodal therapeutic and preventative lifestyle Understand different styles of yoga and the benefits of these Consider what yoga practice suits different health concerns The power of breathing practices How you can use yoga philosophy as a health practice Considerations of the risk/safety of yoga A bit more about today's guest:   Holger Cramer, PhD is full professor for research in complementary medicine at the University of Tübingen, Germany, as well as Adjunct Associate Professor at the Southern Cross University in Lismore, Australia. He further is Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine (JICM; formerly JACM), and President of the International Society for Traditional, Complementary, & Integrative Medicine Research (ISCMR). Holger has published more than 250 peer-reviewed scientific journal articles on the utilization, efficacy and safety of non-pharmacological interventions. He is a clinical psychologist, medical scientist and state-licensed naturopath, and holds an honorary doctorate in yoga from S-VYASA University in India.   Head to www.drkaitlin.com for show notes, free resources and courses that support you a heartfelt life alongside peak performance.    "So much gratitude for Wisdom for Wellbeing." If that sounded like you, I would appreciate it if you'd take a moment to offer a review for the show. It really helps me to support more folks to access education and inspiration on their journey to creating a life of meaning. Keen? Just click here and scroll to the bottom: you can highlight the five stars and then click "Write a review." I'm so excited to hear your thoughts on this episode! If you haven't subscribed yet, make sure you click to follow now, so that you get all the upcoming episodes on the art and science of living well.

This is the 99th episode of the Wisdom for Wellbeing podcast. In this episode, I am joined by my lovely friend and colleague, Kate Matthew. This was a really fun episode, and we did things a little differently in that Kate decided to switch things up and interview me! We talked about everything from how the podcast began at the beginning of the pandemic, my PhD research, and psychological flexibility. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did!   Head to www.drkaitlin.com for show notes, free resources and courses that support you a heartfelt life alongside peak performance.    "So much gratitude for Wisdom for Wellbeing." If that sounded like you, I would appreciate it if you'd take a moment to offer a review for the show. It really helps me to support more folks to access education and inspiration on their journey to creating a life of meaning. Keen? Just click here and scroll to the bottom: you can highlight the five stars and then click "Write a review." I'm so excited to hear your thoughts on this episode! If you haven't subscribed yet, make sure you click to follow now, so that you get all the upcoming episodes on the art and science of living well.

In this episode, I talk you through finding a balance between spending time with loved ones while taking care of yourself by focusing on your values this holiday season.    Head to www.drkaitlin.com for show notes, free resources and courses that support you a heartfelt life alongside peak performance.    "So much gratitude for Wisdom for Wellbeing." If that sounded like you, I would appreciate it if you'd take a moment to offer a review for the show. It really helps me to support more folks to access education and inspiration on their journey to creating a life of meaning. Keen? Just click here and scroll to the bottom: you can highlight the five stars and then click "Write a review." I'm so excited to hear your thoughts on this episode! If you haven't subscribed yet, make sure you click to follow now, so that you get all the upcoming episodes on the art and science of living well.

In this episode, I interview Dr Louise Hayes, Clinical Psychologist, author, speaker and active humanitarian. Louise discusses how we can navigate the many changes we are experiencing as a society, from the pandemic to climate change to all of the many personal changes we may experience. She provides insight into what it means to be psychologically 'strong' and shares some wisdom from her new book 'What Makes you Stronger' on practical ways to cope with change and uncertainty.  Connect with Dr. Louise Hayes at www.louisehayes.com.au Head to www.drkaitlin.com for futher show notes, free resources and courses that support you a heartfelt life alongside peak performance.    "So much gratitude for Wisdom for Wellbeing." If that sounded like you, I would appreciate it if you'd take a moment to offer a review for the show. It really helps me to support more folks to access education and inspiration on their journey to creating a life of meaning. Keen? Just click here and scroll to the bottom: you can highlight the five stars and then click "Write a review." I'm so excited to hear your thoughts on this episode! If you haven't subscribed yet, make sure you click to follow now, so that you get all the upcoming episodes on the art and science of living well.

“Ultimately, happiness comes down to choosing between the discomfort of becoming aware of your mental afflictions and the discomfort of being ruled by them.” – Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche Welcome to the sixteenth episode of Season Five of Wisdom for Wellbeing Podcast. What is covered in this episode: >>Consideration of what your thoughts are >>The difference between your internal reality and the external reality >>The hot-cross-bun of your thoughts and feelings >>The common thinking eros of your mind (e.g., blowing things up, ignoring the good and fortune telling) >>How to understand helpful and unhelpful thoughts >>How negative thinking cycles lead to depression spaces   Head to www.drkaitlin.com for show notes, free resources and courses that support you a heartfelt life alongside peak performance.    "So much gratitude for Wisdom for Wellbeing."

In this episode, I discuss cultivating skills to navigate panic attacks using a values-based framework.  What was specifically discussed:  What a panic attack is and some IRL examples Discussion around how Panic Disorder develops following a panic attack Consideration of Agoraphobia (the fear of leaving one's house) and how it develops Tools to help get through a panic attack and Agoraphobia, including values, acceptance, defusion skills, distraction skills, and breathing techniques Head to www.drkaitlin.com for show notes, free resources and courses that support you a heartfelt life alongside peak performance.    "So much gratitude for Wisdom for Wellbeing."

In this episode, Dr Val Rytova discusses Yoga form a Neuroscience perspective.  What was specifically discussed:  A basic overview of neuroanatomy and the role of structure, function and brain circuits  Consideration of what neuroplasticity means and how internal and external (environmental) elements impact it An understanding of how can yoga support neuroplasticity Consideration of yoga's role in cultivating cognitive performance and buffering against mental disorders Head to www.drkaitlin.com for show notes, free resources and courses that support you a heartfelt life alongside peak performance.    "So much gratitude for Wisdom for Wellbeing."

In this episode, Dr Lisa Myers describes her experience of story-sharing while experiencing grief from the loss of a loved one.    What was specifically discussed:  Introduction to Lisa (psychiatrist and author of the book When the Light Goes Out) How Lisa navigated personal grief and trauma as a psychiatrist, who has been trained to support people in navigating mental health challenges- Consideration of the spiral of grief experientially Tools Lisa used to navigate grief and trauma in her journey Why suffering shows up differently for everyone Advice to listeners about when they should reach out for help Head to www.drkaitlin.com for show notes, free resources and courses that support you a heartfelt life alongside peak performance.    "So much gratitude for Wisdom for Wellbeing."

It's Mental Health Week, let's dive into the most cost-effective mental health practice, breathwork.   Here's what was covered in this week's episode:  You can control your breath, as it rests on the border of the conscious and unconscious. Stress turns on your fight or flight response, which is an unconscious evolutionary response. You can perceive neutral stimuli as threats (like a text message), because inflammation in your body is communicated as danger to your brain. Diaphragmatic breathing can stimulate your vagus nerve and induce a relaxation response, which influences neural, endocrine and immune processes. Nasal breathing has evolutionary value and can help you cultivate relaxation. You can cultivate a relaxation response through deliberate breathing practice. Head to www.drkaitlin.com for show notes, free resources and courses that support you a heartfelt life alongside peak performance.    "So much gratitude for Wisdom for Wellbeing."

In this episode, I discuss the strengths of having an ADHD brain through an evolutionary framework.  What's specifically discuss: October is ADHD Awareness Month. Consideration around the strengths of the ADHD brain How some facets of ADHD reflect the 'hunter' or 'explorer' brain Some settings are not conducive to those with ADHD and result in negative schemas Specific styles of meditation may be useful for those with ADHD Head to www.drkaitlin.com for show notes, free resources and courses that support you a heartfelt life alongside peak performance.    "So much gratitude for Wisdom for Wellbeing."

In this episode, I discuss cultivating confidence in novel or nerve-racking situations.   What I covered: -       The evolutionary element of why you want security and social approval -       Confidence comes after action -       You need to be willing to fail to find success -       Self-esteem is a modern fallacy -       Self-compassion is what supports mental health -       Doing hard things teaches you can do hard things -       Learning to ‘Feel the fear and do it anyway.'   Head to www.drkaitlin.com for show notes, free resources and courses that support you a heartfelt life alongside peak performance.    "So much gratitude for Wisdom for Wellbeing."

Paul Gilbert, FBPsS, PhD, OBE is Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Derby and honorary visiting Prof at the University of Queensland. Until his retirement from the NHS in 2016 he was Consultant Clinical Psychologist for over 40 years. He has researched evolutionary approaches to psychopathology with a special focus on mood, shame and self-criticism in various mental health difficulties for which Compassion Focused Therapy was developed.    What we discuss in this episode:  -3 flows of compassion (receiving for others, for yourself) -Why compassion needs to have a political focus -The danger of self-compassion falling into neo-liberalism -Mutual flourishing as an intention in a world that does have cruelty, violence and hatred -Practices to cultivate compassion in your mind and body Make sure to listen to the previous episode where Professor Gilbert shared more about compassion as an active, courageous and wise practice, your ‘tricky brain', and why learning to fail is important Head to www.drkaitlin.com for show notes, free resources and courses that support you a heartfelt life alongside peak performance.    "So much gratitude for Wisdom for Wellbeing."

Paul Gilbert, FBPsS, PhD, OBE is Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Derby and honorary visiting Prof at the University of Queensland. Until his retirement from the NHS in 2016 he was Consultant Clinical Psychologist for over 40 years. He has researched evolutionary approaches to psychopathology with a special focus on mood, shame and self-criticism in various mental health difficulties for which Compassion Focused Therapy was developed. He was made a Fellow of the British Psychological Society in 1993, president of the BABCP 2002-2004, and was a member of the first British Governments' NICE guidelines for depression. He has written/edited 23 books and over 300 papers and book chapters. In 2006 he established the Compassionate Mind Foundation as an international charity with the mission statement: To promote wellbeing through the scientific understanding and application of compassion (www.compassionatemind.co.uk). There are now a number of sister foundations in other countries. He was awarded an OBE by the Queen in March 2011 for services to mental health. He established and is the Director of the Centre for Compassion Research and Training at Derby University UK. His latest book is a major edited book with Prof G Simos (2022) Compassion: Clinical practice and Applications (Routledge).   What we discuss in this episode:  -   An introduction to Professor Paul Gilbert and how he came to develop CFT -   Consideration of compassion as an active, courageous and wise practice -   What does it mean that we have a 'tricky brain'? -   Why learning to fail is important   Tune in next week to hear about the 3 flows of compassion (receiving for others, for yourself), about the need for compassion to have a political focus, and to learn a practices to cultivate compassion in mind and body Head to www.drkaitlin.com for show notes, free resources and courses that support you a heartfelt life alongside peak performance.    "So much gratitude for Wisdom for Wellbeing."

Did you know that your body and voice influence your mental state, and very much influence how people perceive you? This means it is important to learn how they all work together - your mind-body-voice connection. In this episode, I interview Dr Louise Mahler on how you can cultivate what she calls Vocal Intelligence wisdom.   We specifically discuss: -   How anxiety influences and is influenced by your voice -   Why you should use your lower body to cultivate power, rather than your neck and head -   An exploration of the natural capacity you were born with for singing and communication -   The need for congruent hand gestures in communication -   How your voice connects you viscerally to other beings -   Breathing practices you can use to cultivate diaphragmatic control -   How your personality is your voice, and your voice is your inspiration -   What it means to bring your individual resonance to the world Head to www.drkaitlin.com for show notes, free resources and courses that support you a heartfelt life alongside peak performance.    "So much gratitude for Wisdom for Wellbeing."

In this episode, Lauren Thiel talks about financial well being through a social justice and neurodiverse-inclusive lens. Lauren Thiel is founder of boutique accounting firm, The Real Thiel. A Chartered Accountant and Tax Agent, with a passion for the arts, Lauren is on a mission to educate, empower and motivate creative small business owners. What's covered in this episode: - Lauren's journey from the sparkles and spins of ballet to becoming an accountant for creatives and a student of psychology with social justice motives in supporting individuals in navigating financial trauma and the like - How neurodiversity influences individual's financial struggles and strengths, and how Lauren has found a way to cater to this - How ‘time blindness' and difficult emotions like shame and disgust can get in the way of doing tasks associated with finances - What financial wellness is and consideration around how budgets do and do not work - The steps to taking yourself out on a date and why rewards along the way work - Where a date with an accountant is the perfect move, and options for individuals in serious financial toil Head to www.drkaitlin.com for show notes, free resources and courses that support you a heartfelt life alongside peak performance.    "So much gratitude for Wisdom for Wellbeing."

This episode is a mini-coaching session to start you on your gratitude journey. The practice of gratitude has a host of psychological and physical health benefits, yet isn't too demanding of time and energy. Have a listen and get started developing a practice of gratitude that works for you.   What's covered in this episode:   Gratitude Journaling Consideration of gratitude and journaling practices The evolutionary history of your negativity bias How gratitude and compassion operate Consideration of starting a gratitude practice Gratitude Journaling, letters of gratitude, and the ol' Netflix and gratitude You can grab the gratitude journaling prompts below, and download a gratitude tracking diary here Head to www.drkaitlin.com for show notes, free resources and courses that support you a heartfelt life alongside peak performance.    "So much gratitude for Wisdom for Wellbeing."

Welcome to a mini coaching session on how you can cultivate ritual in your life. Essentially, intention matters. We'll also chat about setting up an altar, and how that can be impactful for you in your routine of ritual.   What's covered in this episode: - Habit takes less energy than doing something and a sense of it being done in ritual brings sacredness can bring present moment awareness and aliveness to your activity - An example of how you can build ritual into your morning - How an alter can be used like a transient object is used in therapy (i.e., extending the emotional connection) - The meaning of the five elements on the altar and what they psychologically symbolize (grab this free downloadable PDF to help you set up your elemental alter) Head to www.drkaitlin.com for show notes, free resources and courses that support you a heartfelt life alongside peak performance.    "So much gratitude for Wisdom for Wellbeing."

Curious about how habits are created? Are you looking to develop more self-compassion in your habit-cultivation journey? How to build habits in a neurodiversity-friendly way?  My guest Dr Hayden Finch, is a licensed clinical psychologist, behaviour change expert, and dessert enthusiast. Hayden beautifully shares their wisdom around habit building, self-compassion, and neurodiversity with us in this episode.  You may find this interview an important resource in your own journey of navigating your different seasons and self-experimentation.  What's covered in this episode: High-achievers often know the habits they “should” have, yet struggle to implement The three parts of a habit we need to know to make effective changes How relief is often the reward for unhealthy habits How we can start to cultivate healthy habits by ensuring they are smaller Why failure is normal, and how to meet this with compassion How long it takes to create a habit (jokes! Dr Finch explains it varies.) Head to www.drkaitlin.com for show notes, free resources and courses that support you a heartfelt life alongside peak performance.    "So much gratitude for Wisdom for Wellbeing."

What does Pride mean to you? Gender and sexuality? Do you understand them as fluid? Are you actively working towards cultivating communities of liberation? My guest Chris Sheridan (Grant), The Queer Therapist, is a non-binary trans Psychotherapist; Sex and Relationship Therapist; and Diversity Equality, and Inclusion Consultant. They beautifully share their wisdom around gender, sexuality and relationship diversity with us in this episode.  You may find this interview an important resource in your own journey of navigating shame and stigma to acceptance. It is also a brilliant resource for those who want to show up as allies. What's covered in this episode: Introduction to Chris and their journey navigating the mental exhaustion and emotional labour of their workplace as a trans person – even with all the skills they had as a trained therapist! Pride as not just a time of celebration, but as a time of reflection and consideration how we want to move forward in the year ahead> Introduction to the internal experience of gender, not as the external and assigned label of sex Consideration of pronoun usage in affirming and sensitive ways Consideration of sexuality and relationship identity, and how this can shift over time The importance of cultivating community within a culture that can be challenging in ones' experience of gender, relationship and sexual identity diversity The importance of understanding one's privilege and the commodity of the rainbow flag in one's efforts to practice allyship What brave spaces are, and how they are important alongside safe spaces Subscribe and grab free resources to cultivate a heartfelt life alongside peak performance.   With thanks to Chris Sheridan for the wisdom they shared.    "So much gratitude for Wisdom for Wellbeing."

In this episode, I give an overview of the topics that were covered in this season that can help support you live a vital life in alignment with you and your goals. This season, there are topics that can help support you navigate your personal experiences with neurobiological traits and states, parenting, awareness, and lifestyles.    Shownotes: www.drkaitlin.com 

In this episode, I dive into how the Default Mode Network (DMN) relates to present moment awareness and happiness and contentment. I discuss the evolutionary science of the DMN and why it is so important. I also talk about how to slow down and circumnavigate unhelpful thoughts and how present moment awareness can be trained through mindfulness and meditation practices.    Shownotes: www.drkaitlin.com

On this episode, I discuss an exploration of spiritual wellness and how it fits in with evidence-based frameworks. A secular type of spirituality can be practised through daily rituals or routines like preparing our morning coffee or drinking a cup of tea.    Shownotes: www.drkaitlin.com   

In this episode, Jessica Dore discusses how tarot cards can be used as a psychological tool in creating meaning and finding connections in our lives.  Jessica is a writer interested in meaning-making through symbol and image, with a special focus on Pamela Colman Smith's art in the Rider-Waite-Smith Tarot. Her first book, Tarot for Change: Using the Cards for Self-Care, Acceptance and Growth (Penguin Life, 2021) is a set of reflections on the Tarot that draws from the fields of contemporary psychology and behavioral science, among others. It was called “generous, practical and gently radical” by The New York Times Book Review. Jessica's weekly newsletter, Offerings, braids together ideas from a range of fields including but not limited to psychology, philosophy, mythology, folk tales, religion, spirituality and social work with the images, characters and symbols from Smith's art in the Rider-Waite-Smith Tarot. Though Jessica hold a masters degree in social work and is licensed as a social worker in Pennsylvania, she does not consider herself a therapist. Prior to social work school, she worked several years in clinical psychology, self-help and behavioral science book publishing, where she spent time with the founders and developers of acceptance and commitment therapy, or ACT. What she learned during that time informed much of what went into her book, Tarot for Change, and other writing. These days, she continues to study things that interest her: old stories—especially Mediterranean and western European—behavioral psychology, process and liberation theologies, poetry, ecology, growing vegetables, learning to ride a horse as an adult, and ceramics. She was born and raised on the north shore of Massachusetts and currently lives and work outside of Philadelphia on land that was cared for by the Lenape people for more than 10,000 years prior to European settlement.   Shownotes: www.drkaitlin.com

Dr Anika Rouf talks about how diet culture can be damaging to our overall health, self-worth and self-respect and can create restrictive cycles that can hold us back from living out our values and what's most important to us. She goes on to talk about how we can be more kind and compassionate to ourselves and live out a non-diet approach.  Dr Anika Rouf is an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) and is a Media Spokesperson for Dietitians Australia (DA). She has completed her PhD from the University of Sydney. Her PhD investigated the use of social media to improve eating habits of young adults and incorporated the addition of behaviour change techniques. She has published in some of the top tier nutrition journals including Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, Nutrients, Appetite, JMIR mHealth and uHealth and Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics. She is passionate about advocating a non-diet approach and helping busy women with finding balance. She also has a particular interest in communicating nutrition using digital platforms and has written pieces for several magazines. Some of her notable work includes being featured on SBS Food, Men's Muscle and Health, 9 Coach, Channel 7 and Body and Soul. She currently teaches across two universities in Sydney and runs a virtual practice ‘Appetite By Anika' which is focused on women's health and disordered eating.    Shownotes: www.drkaitlin.com

In this episode, Dr Renae Thomas talks about the healing effects of plant-based foods and other healthful lifestyle practices. Dr. Renae Thomas is a board-certified Family Medicine, General Preventive Medicine and Public Health, and Lifestyle Medicine Physician. She completed medical school in Australia at Monash University. Her residency in Family and Preventive Medicine, and Master's of Public Health in population medicine were completed at Loma Linda University in California. She has also completed an internship at True North Health Center, and yoga teacher training in India. Dr. Thomas served four years on the ACLM Trainee board, with two years as president. She is a published co-author on vegetarianism and cancer, and author of an ACLM and WIC-collaborated guide to healthy eating for less than $4 per day, as well as numerous online, print, and audio content collaborations. Dr. Thomas' research has been in clinical lifestyle medicine, and lifestyle medicine curricula in medical education. She has presented at numerous conferences on evidence-based and clinically-relevant nutrition and health, both in the USA and internationally. Dr. Thomas' professional content largely focuses on evidence-based nutritional and lifestyle medicine for both physicians and patients. As a doctor, she strives to be a compassionate and understanding support system to her patients, helping to uncover the root cause of illness, and working with them to achieve their greatest health and happiness.   Shownotes: www.drkailtin.com