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MedHeadsExploring Holistic Healing: The Inspiration Behind Hinterland Health RetreatDr. Ferghal Armstrong, sits down with Jackie Durnan, the founder of the Hinterland Health Retreat, to explore how a holistic approach addressing mind, body, and spirit can revolutionise your mental health and wellbeing.Jackie shares her deeply personal journey from trauma to healing, emphasising the incredible potential of using modalities like EFT, red light therapy, and specialised nutrition to heal the mind and body. We dive into the types of patients who would benefit from this retreat, including those dealing with anxiety, depression, and addiction, and how these innovative therapies can help transform lives.2024-10-1221 min
MedHeadsExploring IBS: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Management StrategiesDr Ferghal and Charmmy delve deep into what constitutes Irritable Bowel Syndrome, a prevalent gastrointestinal disorder that affects millions worldwide. Covering the functional disorder's symptoms and diagnosis criteria, this discussion unfolds the complexities of IBS and the 'diagnosis of exclusion' approach, ensuring other severe conditions are ruled out.The dialogue also touches on conditions mimicking IBS symptoms like celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and even ovarian cancer, underscoring the significance of proper medical assessment. Furthermore, Charmmy discusses dietary strategies, particularly the low FODMAP diet, explaining how it helps manage symptoms by adjusting fibre intake, which impacts...2024-04-2918 min
MedHeadsThe Science of Ketogenic Diets and Their Impact on Health and Weight LossIn this episode of "Lifestyle Matters," Dr. Ferghal Armstrong engages in an in-depth discussion with Charmmy Cheng, a dietitian, about the ketogenic diet. They cover the key aspects of the diet, including its emphasis on high-fat, low-carb intake and its potential impact on weight loss, diabetes management, and cardiovascular health. The conversation delves into the pros and cons of the diet, its potential side effects, and the challenges of incorporating it into different cultural cuisines. Providing valuable insights and practical advice, Charmmy highlights the importance of professional guidance in both starting and discontinuing a ketogenic diet. 2024-03-1127 min
MedHeadsThe Mind Diet: Optimising Brain Health and Reducing Alzheimer's RiskMatters! In this episode, Dr Ferghal Armstrong and Charmmy Cheng delve into the fascinating world of the mind diet – a blend of the Mediterranean and DASH diets. Learn about the science-backed benefits of this dietary approach to brain health and gain insight into the specific foods to emphasise and limit for optimal cognitive function.**Key Points:**- Dr Ferghal and Charmmy elucidate the origins of the mind diet, its emphasis on a whole food, plant-based approach with low salt and plenty of olive oil. They discuss the role of th...2024-01-3018 min
MedHeadsUnderstanding Sodium and the DASH DietIn this episode, our host, Dr. Ferghal Armstrong, and guest, Charmmy Cheng, the expert dietitian from The Dietitian's Kitchen, explore the intricacies of the DASH diet and the crucial role of sodium in our daily lives.Dr. Armstrong and Charmmy Cheng discuss the significance of sodium, its impacts on the body when consumed in excessive or insufficient amounts, and its association with conditions such as hypertension. They uncover the details of the DASH diet, which stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, and how it can aid in managing high blood pressure.The conversation delves...2024-01-1426 min
MedHeadsLet food be thy medicine, thy medicine be thy foodLifestyle MattersCan we eat to feel better? There has been increasing research pointing to the impact of our gut microbiome on our hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenocortical axis ( HPA Axis) HPA axis is important in regulating our bodies response to various stressors including physical and psychological stressors. Today Amanda Smyth and I explore this from a mental health perspective.For further information about Mood Food click the linkhttp://moodfoodnutrition.com.au/The program is usually $149 and Amanda would like to offer it to our viewers for $99.2022-04-2423 min
MedHeadsBenefits of the Modi Mediterranean Diet - a spin off the well known Mediterranean dietLooking for evidence to support the hypothesis that our mood will improve if we improve our diet? The SMILES ( Supporting the Modification of Lifestyle in Lowered Emotional State ) trial investigates this further using the Modi Mediterranean diet. The Modi Mediterranean diet incorporates a slightly higher amount of red meat compared to the regular Mediterranean diet for a a couple of reasons as highlighted in this show2022-04-1921 min
MedHeadsEating our way to happiness - too good to be true?What if we can eat our way to happiness by choosing the right foods? Sounds too good to be true ? There has been a lot of research about how food affects our mental and physical well being, and to date there has been an astounding level of evidence to support this. Meet Amanda Smyth, an Accredited Practicing Dietitian who discusses this with us.2022-04-1116 min
MedHeadsHow to improve social connectednessThis week Dr Ferghal and I explore ways to improve social connectivity with others. Compassion and communication are great tools to improve social connectivity while pride on the other hand can have a negative impact. 2022-03-2920 min
MedHeadsLife is a Football MatchLife is a sports event, for which we need to maintain our function. We are all athletes, but our events may be different, our goals may be different. David Francis, an expert in musculoskeletal physiotherapy explains his rational for coaching people to help them be their best.Today I chatted with David Francis, a specialist musculoskeletal physiotherapist. He discusses how life can be viewed as an AFL football game, and when we are in our fifties and sixties, that is the equivalent of the third quarter. This is the time when we really mu...2022-03-2326 min
MedHeadsMotivational Interviewing - Lifestyle Matters47% of Australians have had at least one chronic disease. We know very well that many of these diseases, including substance use disorders, are attributed to modifiable lifestyle factors. These factors include the 3Fs and 3Ss:• Fingers – smoking, alcohol, substance use• Feet - exercise• Fork – food• Stress • Sleep• SocialisationHowever, promoting health behaviour change is not an easy feat. One of the commonly used techniques apart from Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) is Motivational Interviewing (MI)2022-03-1619 min
MedHeadsInterpersonal conflict in the medical professionToday I spoke with Anita fletcher about interpersonal conflict in the medical profession. How do we deal with it, and who can support us? There are a few basic principles that we need to remember when we are navigating this potentially challenging situation.2022-02-2019 min
MedHeadsJob Interview PreparationI spoke with Anita Fletcher of Stand Out medical careers on interview preparationWe speak about the preparation phase, the night before, and understanding the unexpected question.2022-02-1326 min
MedHeadsSocial Isolation - Lifestyle MattersSocial isolation is now increasingly recognised as a risk factor for premature death, like the time when obesity was recognised as a risk factor for premature death decades ago. This week Dr Ferghal and Dr Saveena explore some of the health implications of social isolation. 1 in 3 Australians have experienced loneliness at some stage in their lives and it is rather alarming to know that prolonged loneliness has detrimental effects on our health.2022-02-1219 min
MedHeadsLoneliness - Lifestyle MattersWe are creatures of social beings, and we thrive on social connectivity. Despite social media’s ability to connect us all virtually, the pandemic of loneliness is booming. This lies in the effect that virtual connectivity is not the same as physical connectivity.2022-01-3119 min
MedHeadsStress Management - Lifestyle MattersIn this episode, we discuss a holistic approach to stress management. We will also discuss a simple an effective ‘ A +B = C’ approach. Stress as we know it, is inevitable in our day-to-day lives. We also know that if managed appropriately, stress can, in fact, be a driving force to strive further. One of the most significant aspects of poor stress management is that it can lead to people often resorting to the use of alcohol, smoking and recreational drugs for relief. However, as we know the relief or ‘good feeling’ that such substance use creates is temporary...2022-01-2519 min
MedHeadsMedHeads - Standout MedicalDr Ferghal Armstrong talks with Standout Medical MD Anita Fletcher.Standout Medical Careers is an advice-based specialist Medical Career Consultancy practice.Their goal is to provide doctors with a pragmatic and strategic approach to successfully seeking out and navigating career opportunities. Providing assistance with career planning, creating impactful CVs and developing effective interview skills, we support doctors at every step of the way in order to help them achieve career fulfilment. For a private discussion about your career goals, book a free career strategy session via the website: https://standoutmedicalcareers.com...2022-01-1924 min
MedHeadsHow Stress affects your health - Part 2Part 2 of our Discussion on StressThey say that depression is fear of the past, stress is fear of the present, and anxiety is fear of the future.Stress is ever present in our daily lives. We need stress to keep us motivated, low levels of stress are harmful to us because we become bored, moderate levels of stress are good for us because we become more productive. If, however we feel we cannot cope with the stress and or if we experience high levels of stress then our performance falls off again.2022-01-1723 min
MedHeadsStress? What is it? Why is it harmful?They say that depression is fear of the past, stress is fear of the present, and anxiety is fear of the future.Stress is ever present in our daily lives. We need stress to keep us motivated, low levels of stress are harmful to us because we become bored, moderate levels of stress are good for us because we become more productive. If, however we feel we cannot cope with the stress and or if we experience high levels of stress then our performance falls off again.The Yerkes-Dodson curve illustrates this well and illustrates...2021-12-2022 min
MedHeadsAlcohol - Lifestyle MattersThis week we discuss Alcohol.Alcohol affects everyone. How it affects you depends on how much you drink, your health, your age and other factors. Drinking too much can lead to harmful short-term and long-term effects.2021-12-1222 min
MedHeadsSmoking CessationThe harms of smoking are related to three constituents in tobacco smoke. Firstly, nicotine causes addiction, secondly the tar causes progression of atheroma and cancer, and thirdly, carbon monoxide causes poor oxygen delivery to tissues. The benefits of smoking cessation occur within minutes, and it is never too late to consider quitting. In fact, one should never quit quitting. Smoking cessation by will power alone has a very low success rate because nicotine is so addictive. We know that people do better with a combination of treatments, including counselling, nicotine replacement therapy and medication such as...2021-11-2825 min
MedHeadsHealth Coaching - Lifestyle MattersThis week we feature Julie Schutz who is a Fellow of the Australian Society of Lifestyle Medicine, a Physiotherapist and a Health Coach who predominantly supports women with autoimmune diseases and other chronic diseases. Julie’s interest in Health Coaching stemmed from her personal experience of being diagnosed with an autoimmune condition. She was determined to face the challenge of this autoimmune condition by including lifestyle changes to manage her chronic condition and has not looked back since.These include the 3Fs (feet, fork and fingers) and 3Ss (stress, sleep and socialisation) which we covered in...2021-11-2111 minMedHeadsIntermittent Fasting - Lifestyle MattersThe concept of fasting is not new to many especially if we look at the various cultures and religions around the world e.g., Muslims fast during Ramadan, or the various fasts practiced by Hindus and Buddhists. Even Greek philosophers such as Hippocrates and Aristotle have prescribed fasting for various ailments. This week, we look at how and why intermittent fasting works.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)2021-11-1418 min
MedHeadsThe Keto Diet - Lifestyle MattersThis week Saveena and Ferghal discuss the Keto DietSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)2021-11-0417 min
MedHeadsLow carb high fat diet - Lifestyle MattersThe highs and the lows of the “Low Carb High Fat” diet.Many people tend to subscribe to the famous “Low Carb High Fat” diet and others swear by it but a pertinent question to ask is whether these individuals do it well or if they are successful? Can the diet really improve diabetes control?Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)2021-10-2815 min
MedHeadsThe DASH Diet - Lifestyle MattersPass the ‘DASH’ on the table – The DASH Diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension)We often hear practitioners recommending the DASH diet to someone with high blood pressure. But how people friendly is this diet? On this episode of Lifestyle Matters, Dr Ferghal and Dr Saveena explore the famous DASH diet.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)2021-10-2112 min
MedHeadsThe Portfolio Diet - Lifestyle Matters“A diet as good as the famous statins?”This week, Dr Ferghal and I explore the ‘Portfolio Diet’; known for its effectiveness in lowering LDL i.e. ‘bad cholesterol’. This diet is said to be as effective as Lovastatin, which is a cholesterol lowering medication! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)2021-10-1411 minMedHeadsCare of the Elderly During Covid-19I chat with Dr Jesse Zanker, a geriatrician who specialises in the care of elderly patients. We discuss the impact that COVID has had on elderly vulnerable patients and the important role that vaccination has in firstly preventing serious illness and secondly in preventing ongoing transmission to friends and loved ones. We both look forward to a time when we can live without lockdowns, but we acknowledge that it is very unlikely that we will ever re-experience life as we knew it pre-COVID.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)2021-10-1223 min
MedHeadsThe Mediterranean Diet - Lifestyle MattersThe Mediterranean diet is proven to reduce all cause mortality. It reduces the mortality associated with heart disease, metabolic syndrome, Diabetes, Cancer and improves longevity and quality of life.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)2021-10-0718 min
MedHeadsThe Failure of Diets - Lifestyle MattersIn this episode, we discuss tools to use when choosing a diet and what a weight loss plateau is.Over the upcoming episodes, we will be reviewing the various diets that are out there from a medical perspective. This episode is to introduce how beneficial diets can be to our lives when chosen correctly.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)2021-09-3019 min
MedHeadsHope Springs Eternal - MedheadsHow can you trigger a change in someone, how can you unlock their potential for recovery?In this episode tells us how he has used the miracle question to help a patient suffering from PTSD and prescription opioid dependency find his true purpose in life and thereby escape the shackles of drug dependency. Click below to hear more.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)2021-09-2521 min
MedHeadsHuman Needs and BenzodiazepinesIn this episode Dr Andrew Rees and I discuss human needs in the context of benzodiazepine dependency. We discuss why they are so difficult to come off, but also why coming off them is so important. Andrew describes the his coaching approach which he uses to help his patients free themselves from the shackles of dependency.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)2021-09-1828 min
MedHeadsFit in Four Minutes - Lifestyle MattersMany of us are time poor due to the various responsibilities and pressures we face these days. As a result, despite the awareness that exercise is tremendously beneficial for our health, it seems to be put on the backburner more often than not. This is the reality most of us face but, there is a possible way out of this- the 4 minute Tabata style workout. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)2021-09-1623 min
MedHeadsResidential Aged Care - MedHeadsNavigating the complexities of the residential aged care system can be a daunting experience. Zoe Lance and I chat about the options and the fee structures that you need to know about when choosing your residential aged care facility. For more information, you should also watch our Free 30min webinar on aged care.https://www.meducate.com.au/webinar/nqrSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)2021-09-1117 min
MedHeadsExercise & preventing cardiometabolic diseasesThis week, Dr Ferghal and Dr Saveena discuss the benefits of exercise both in primary and secondary prevention of cardiometabolic diseases, heart disease and maintaining a robust immune system. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)2021-09-0914 min
MedHeadsHuman Needs Pt2 - MedHeadsWhat is the difference between Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs and Max-Neefs human needs?How can an understanding of these human needs allow us to approach human suffering and in particular addiction? In this show, part two of a two-part series, Dr Andrew Rees and I try to answer these questions.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)2021-09-0418 min
MedHeadsThe Exercise Pill - Lifestyle MattersHave you ever asked yourself if you could reduce your tablet burden? Are you sick and tired of hearing that “There is a pill for every Ill”? Well, have you considered the exercise pill? Today Dr Saveena and I discuss the exercise pill, and more specifically the benefits of exercise in terms of our mental health, our musculoskeletal health, and our risk of cancer. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)2021-09-0212 minMedHeadsHuman Needs Pt1 - MedHeadsWhat is the difference between Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs and Max-Neefs human needs?How can an understanding of these human needs allow us to approach human suffering and in particular addiction? In this show, part one of a two-part series, Dr Andrew Rees and I try to answer these questions.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)2021-08-2818 minMedHeadsExercise 101 - Lifestyle MattersThe Australian government recommends that we engage in at least 150 minutes of moderately intense aerobic exercise per week. Additionally, we should do resistance training, balance exercises and stretches twice per week. Activities that are recommended include walking, jobbing, and resistance exercises such as push-ups. Tai-Chi, yoga and Pilates are good forms of balance and stretching exercises. Dr Saveena and I discuss all this and more in this video – exercise 101.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)2021-08-2613 minMedHeadsMedication Safety - MedheadsDo you worry about drugs and doses and times of administration, either for yourself or a loved one? If so, help is at hand. Zoe Lance and I discuss the strategies that can be put in place to help people cope with the complexities of medication safety and medication administration. Speak to your doctor or pharmacist to learn more.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)2021-08-2116 min
MedHeadsSleep Phase Disorder - Lifestyle MattersOur sleep phases all vary, some of us jump out of bed with boundless energy early in the morning whilst others are able to party long into the night. What used to be referred to as morning larks and night owls is now described as sleep phase, the extremes of which are labelled sleep phase disorder. Judicious use of melatonin and light exposure can help manage these problems.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)2021-08-1715 min
MedHeadsSkin Integrity - MedHeadsThis week I talk with Zoe Lance about the importance of skin integrity.The skin is the largest organ of the body and serves to protect us from the external environment. But we need to look after it. The three golden rules of skin care areMoisturise dailyOff load pressure areasManage urinary incontinence. In this episode, Zoe and I discuss all these issues and more.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)2021-08-1409 minMedHeadsC.O.L.T.E - Lifestyle MattersThis week Dr Saveena and I chat about factors that can influence how well we sleep. We go through the mnemonic COLTE that explains these factors: carbohydrates, osmolality, light, temperature and exercise. So, if you want to learn more, please join us!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)2021-08-1014 min
MedHeadsHealth Promotion - MedHeadsThis week I talk with Aileen Thoms about health promotion. As Aileen says, “an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure”So what is health promotion, how do we maintain our health, and what can we do to overcome barriers to enjoying good health. Learn the answers to these questions and more in this video.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)2021-08-0714 minMedHeadsSleep Physiology - Lifestyle MattersSleep cannot be considered a passive absence of function but is an essential process during which our brains and bodies regenerate. It is characterised by many disparate active processes referred to as rem sleep and non-rem sleep that occurs in ninety-minute cycles. We need about five cycles of sleep per night which equates to seven to nine hours of sleep per night. Melatonin from the pineal gland triggers our sleep, but there are many other factors that contribute to our sleep-wake cycle. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)2021-08-0318 min
MedHeadsSolution Focussed Therapies - MedHeadsToday I chat with Dr Andrew Rees about solution focussed therapy. This therapy does not dwell on the past but rather works on the premise that the future is negotiable. By knowing the patient and by asking the miracle question the therapist can unlock a patient’s recovery potential.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)2021-07-3125 min
MedHeadsLifestyle Matters - The Fed and Fasted StateThis week on Lifestyle Matters, Ferghal & Saveena talk about the hormonal regulation of the fed and fasted state.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)2021-07-2713 min
MedHeadsTransition Care, Why it Happens, How it Works, and Who Pays for itToday on MedHeads we talk with Zoe Lance, a registered nurse who works as a case manager for a transition care program in the public health sector.We navigate the ins and outs of transition care, why it happens, how it works, and who pays for it?Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)2021-07-2416 min
MedHeadsLifestyle Matters - The Three F's and Three S'sThis week on MedHeads we begin a new series called Lifestyle Matters.Saveena and Ferghal introduce lifestyle medicine and describe how the six pillars of lifestyle medicine can be used to manage any chronic disease. They are Ferghals Three F's and Saveenas Three S's. Listen the show to learn more.S02 EP06Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)2021-07-1723 min
MedHeadsSchool Refusal - The What The Why and How do we Treat it?Shining the light on School refusal.Have you ever wondered what may be going on every time one of your students voices their need to visit ‘the sick bay’…? Or perhaps you are curious about how often you do the roll call only to notice one (or perhaps a couple of your students) are continually absent from school….Today I would like to lift the veil on the complex interplay known as ‘school refusal’, which affects up to around 2% of the school population.MedHeads S02 Ep05Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)2021-07-1019 min
MedHeadsChronic Pain & Addiction - MedHeads S02 EP04In this episode of MedHeads, I chat with Dr Andrew Rees, a GP with an interest in chronic pain and addiction. We discuss the role of reconnection as a core part of the relief of suffering, be it psychological or physical pain or for that matter addiction.We discuss the need to connect with internal strengths, hope and meaningful connection with nature values work relationships and identity.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)2021-07-0328 min
MedHeadsThe Role of Power - MedHeads S02 EP03This week we chat with Dr Sam Manger, who is the President of the Australasian Society of lifestyle medicine.We talk about the role and power of lifestyle interventions and health coaching in physical health and mental health.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)2021-03-1330 minMedHeadsGender Equlity and Sport - MedHeads S02 EP02This week on MedHeads we chat with Broadcaster. Physiotherapist and Businesswoman Tiffany Cherry. We discuss Health, The environment, Gender Equality and SportSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)2021-03-0632 min
MedHeadsRecognising Trauma in a Paramedicine World - MedHeads S02 EP01In a new season of MedHeads we are talking with Miguel Hawa about recognising trauma and how to deal with it in a paramedicine world.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)2021-02-2831 minMedHeadsMedHeads SPECIAL SERIES - Escape from Alcohol 06Episode 6The recovery In this final episode, we chat with Chrissie about her meaningful recovery.We discuss her committed engagement with a twelve-step program and how the program continues to support her to this day, on her recovery journey, a journey that is full of hope, success, and joy.Get Supporthttps://www.rethinkaddiction.org.au/getsupportSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)2021-02-0634 min
MedHeadsMedHeads SPECIAL SERIES - Escape from Alcohol 05Episode 5The relapseAlcohol use disorder, like all addictions, is a chronic relapsing illness. Chrissie was no different to many others who have experienced a relapse. In this episode, we discuss what happened to her ad what lessons she learned from her relapse which ultimately led to her long-term recovery.Get Supporthttps://www.rethinkaddiction.org.au/getsupportSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)2021-01-3029 min
MedHeadsMedHeads SPECIAL SERIES - Escape from Alcohol 04Episode 4Rock BottomIn this episode, we discuss Chrissie’s rock bottom. This was the lowest point in her journey through alcohol addiction. This was the point at which she truly realised that she needed help. We also discuss how important it is for services to manage that initial call for help. How people are treated at the lowest point can determine their ultimate treatment success.Get Supporthttps://www.rethinkaddiction.org.au/getsupportSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)2021-01-2329 min
MedHeadsMedHeads SPECIAL SERIES - Escape from Alcohol 03Episode 3Initial experiencesIn this episode, we explore Chrissie’s initial experiences with alcohol. She used it to help her deal with her social anxieties. It gave her an identity and helped her get through life. But there was a cost. Get Supporthttps://www.rethinkaddiction.org.au/getsupportSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)2021-01-1630 minMedHeadsMedHeads SPECIAL SERIES - Escape from Alcohol 02Episode 2VulnerabilitiesIn this episode, we chat with Chrissie about her genetic and psychosocial vulnerabilities to alcoholism. As you listen to her story, understand that Chrissie has overcome the bad hand that she was dealt at birth and growing up. Get Supporthttps://www.rethinkaddiction.org.au/getsupportSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)2021-01-1232 minMedHeadsMedHeads SPECIAL SERIES - Escape from Alcohol 01Episode 1 of 6Welcome to Chrissie who, in this series, will describe her vulnerabilities to alcoholism, the effect that it had on her life, the realisation that she had a problem, the initial rocky road that was her early recovery and finally the story of her successful recovery.We will devote an episode to each stage of her journey. In episode one we get an overview of her journey.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)2021-01-0229 min
MedHeadsMedHeads S01 EP40Maree Eisma joins us this week.Sustaining Change under the Facade of Commitment.We discuss the perils of New Year Resolutions and why you shouldn't make them.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)2020-12-2631 min
MedHeadsMedHeads S01 EP39This week Rick Cowley from Vysionquest joins us.We discuss finding the balance between pleasure and purpose in your life.For more information on Ricks courses, go to https://www.vysionquest.com/clear?cd=5About Meducate ®Meducate provides online education for doctors, clinicians, health professionals and the public.We achieve this by combining the skills of our educators and founders in medical education and digital media to produce bespoke training packages that exceed expectations.We believe the critical limitations to the current way that medical education services are delivered i...2020-12-1933 min
MedHeadsMedHeads S01 EP38Deck the Halls and Not your Family!Christmas is a difficult time for many. There is a huge expectation of the need to deliver; of unmet need, trauma, and abuse.We don't all lead Fairytale lives.In this episode, we discuss how to get through this challenging set of days.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)2020-12-1329 min
MedHeadsMedHeads S01 EP37On this episode, we chat with Maree Eisma about the impact of Covid on Mental health. We are seeing the aftermath of covid isolation and its effect on relationships and substance use disorders.We also discuss its impact on family violence and increasing rates of alcohol misuse.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)2020-12-1229 min
MedHeadsMedHeads S01 EP36On this week’s MedHeads we chat with Regular guests Craig Payne, and Oscar Grano.We discuss two recovery models, smart recovery and the 12 step program. We explain the processes of both models and highlight their differences.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)2020-12-0530 min
MedHeadsMedHeads S01 EP35On this week’s MedHeads we chat with Regular guests Craig Payne, a group facilitator.We discuss your choices, your consequences and how accountability relates to recovery.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)2020-11-2831 min
MedHeadsMedHeads S01 EP34On this week’s MedHeads we chat with Regular guests Craig Payne, and Oscar Grano.We discuss desperation and how it powers the transition from rock bottom towards hope. https://www.rethinkaddiction.org.au/Craigs Storyhttps://www.rethinkaddiction.org.au/real-stories/craigOscars Storyhttps://www.rethinkaddiction.org.au/real-stories/oscarSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)2020-11-2127 min
MedHeadsMedHeads S01 EP33On this week’s MedHeads we chat with Craig PaynePersonal understanding of self is crucial to recovery and opens the door to personal responsibility and hope.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)2020-11-1429 min
MedHeadsMedHeads S01 EP32On this week’s MedHeads we chat with Regular guest Craig Payne. We discuss behavioural change and how it applies to drug recovery, in particular, we identify the six pillars of lifestyle and the five drivers of relapse.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)2020-11-0731 min
MedHeadsMedHeads S01 EP31On this week’s MedHeads we chat with Regular guests Craig Payne, and Oscar Grano. We discuss self-esteem, terminal uniqueness, unconditional kindness and how they impact upon recovery.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)2020-10-3129 min
MedHeadsMedHeads S01 EP30On this week’s MedHeads we chat with Regular guest Craig Payne, a group facilitator. We discuss routine and how it is essential to recovery. Our routines act as a safe and steady autopilot that allows us to engage in meaningful activity.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)2020-10-2431 min
MedHeadsMedHeads S01 EP29On this week’s MedHeads we chat with regular guest Craig Payne.We discuss isolation, its impact upon mental health and addictions. This is even more relevant during the COVID-19 pandemic which has now forced us to engage with online services.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)2020-10-1726 min
MedHeadsMedHeads S01 EP28On this week’s MedHeads, Addiction medicine specialist Keri Alexander joins us.We discuss sexual minorities, the discrimination they have suffered and the reasons why they are vulnerable to drug misuse and addictions.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)2020-10-1028 min
MedHeadsMedHeads S01 EP27On this week’s MedHeads we chat with Regular guests Craig Payne, a group facilitator and Oscar Grano a peer support worker.We discuss continual growth, acceptance, challenge and change and how they relate to recovery.You can also view the show on Youtubehttps://click.meducate.com.au/medheadsSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)2020-10-0329 min
MedHeadsMedHeads S01 EP26On this week’s MedHeads, we chat with regular guest Maree Eisma, mental health social worker.We discuss expressive therapy, how it works, and the symbolism it uses to effect positive change.So please join usYou can also view the show on Youtubehttps://click.meducate.com.au/medheadsSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)2020-09-2631 min
MedHeadsMedHeads S01 EP25This week on MedHeads, Rick Cowley from VysionQuest joins us,We discuss change and coping with change.In these challenging times change is inevitable. Knowing our true purpose in life can help us cope with changeSo please join us.You can also view the show on Youtubehttps://click.meducate.com.au/medheadsSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)2020-09-1932 min
MedHeadsMedHeads S01 Ep24On this week’s MedHeads we chat with Regular guest Craig Payne, a group facilitator and Oscar Grano a peer support worker.We chat about Oscar’s journey of recovery and highlight the importance of acceptance and relationships in recoverySo please join us.You can also view the show on Youtubehttps://click.meducate.com.au/medheadsSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)2020-09-1231 min
MedHeadsMedHeads S01 EP23On this week’s MedHeads we chat with Regular guest and Data Biologist Marty KendalWe touch on why calorie restricted diets and calorie counting may not work for everyoneWe discuss data driven fasting and how it works using serial blood glucose monitoringYou can also view the show on Youtubehttps://click.meducate.com.au/medheadsSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)2020-09-0532 min
MedHeadsMedHeads S01 EP22On this week’s MedHeads, we chat with regular guest Maree Eisma, mental health social worker.We discuss the complex interrelationship between substance misuse, trauma and resilience. So please join us. You can also view the show on Youtubehttps://click.meducate.com.au/medheadsSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)2020-08-2930 min
MedHeadsMedHeads S01 EP21On this week’s MedHeads we chat with Regular guest Craig Payne, a group facilitator.We discuss how purposeful activity and identity play a crucial role in the journey to recovery.So please join us.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)2020-08-2229 min
MedHeadsMedHeads S01 EP20On this week’s MedHeads we chat with Regular guest Craig Payne, a group facilitator.We discuss acceptance and how it relates to recovery.Without acceptance, there can be no change, and without acceptance there can be no effective treatment.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)2020-08-1530 min
MedHeadsMedHeads S01 EP19On this week’s MedHeads data biologist Marty Kendal joins us again to discuss nutritional density and how it relates to obesity and health. We identify the relationship between satiety and nutrition and touch on the different dietary requirements for carnivores and herbivores.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)2020-08-0834 min
MedHeadsMedHeads S01 EP18On this week’s MedHeads we chat with Ian Bunston a community connector and Phill Simpson a barrister who also works in a primary school providing support to students, teachers and parents.We discuss the importance of social connectedness and purposeful activities and the positive impact that these have in peoples lives.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)2020-08-0125 min
MedHeadsMedHeads S01 EP17On this week’s Medheads, we chat with regular guest Maree Eisma, mental health social worker about why diets don’t work.We discuss the role of Psychological trauma in perpetuating emotional overeating. Plus we explore how emotional freedom technique can help people resolve these underlying issues.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)2020-07-2533 min
MedHeadsMedHeads S01 EP16On this week’s MedHeads we chat with Regular guest Craig Payne, a group facilitator.We discuss connectedness, what it is, and how it impacts upon recovery. We contrast connectedness with social isolation and we touch on some of the difficulties that people can face when reaching out for the first time.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)2020-07-1830 min
MedHeadsMedHeads S01 EP15On this week’s show, we chat with Maree Eisma. We discuss the emotional freedom technique and how it can help people with Anxiety disorders, people who deal with trauma and people with emotional eating problems.About Meducate ®Meducate provides online education for doctors, clinicians, health professionals and the public.We achieve this by combining the skills of our educators and founders in medical education and digital media to produce bespoke training packages that exceed expectations.We believe the critical limitations to the current way that medical education services are delivered is a l...2020-07-1132 min
MedHeadsMedHeads S01 Ep14On this week’s show, we chat with Maree Eisma. We discuss psychological therapies for trauma, including Grounding, EMDR and emotional freedom techniques.About Meducate ®Meducate provides online education for doctors, clinicians, health professionals and the public.We achieve this by combining the skills of our educators and founders in medical education and digital media to produce bespoke training packages that exceed expectations.We believe the critical limitations to the current way that medical education services are delivered is a lack of readily available and appropriate training. Meducate was established to bridge tha...2020-07-0431 min
MedHeadsMedHeads S01 Ep13All too often we rely on reined carbohydrates and fats in our diet to achieve satiety, this ultimately leads to weight gain and an elevated risk of diabetes. Changing our diet to consume more protein and other essential nutrients can help us avoid this trapOn this week’s MedHeads data biologist Marty Kendal joins us and discusses the role of nutrient-dense foods in optimising health and achieving weight targets.About Meducate ®Meducate provides online education for doctors, clinicians, health professionals and the public.We achieve this by combining the skills of our...2020-06-2732 min
MedHeadsMedHeads S01 Ep12On this week’s MedHeads we chat with Craig Payne, a group facilitator and drug and alcohol counsellor. We discuss holistic treatments, the journey from addiction to recovery and the role that social medicine plays in that recovery.About Meducate ®Meducate provides online education for doctors, clinicians, health professionals and the public.We achieve this by combining the skills of our educators and founders in medical education and digital media to produce bespoke training packages that exceed expectations.We believe the critical limitations to the current way that medical education services are del...2020-06-2030 min
MedHeadsMedHeads S01 EP11This week Maree Eisma, mental health social worker joins me.We discuss trauma and the effects it has on developing children and young adults. We also discuss the difference between life threatening trauma and chronic complex trauma.About Meducate ®Meducate provides online education for doctors, clinicians, health professionals and the public.We achieve this by combining the skills of our educators and founders in medical education and digital media to produce bespoke training packages that exceed expectations.We believe the critical limitations to the current way that medical education services are d...2020-06-1332 min
MedHeadsMedHeads S01 EP10This week on MedHeads, Rick Cowley from Vysionquest joins us and discusses how he inspires people to wake up to their true purpose.Giving them their own unique experience of a deep self-understanding.For more information on Ricks course, goto https://www.vysionquest.com/clear?cd=5Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)2020-06-0636 min
MedHeadsMedHeads S01 Ep09On this week’s Medheads we chat with Craig Payne, a group facilitator and drug and alcohol counsellor.We discuss relapse and relapse preventionSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)2020-05-3030 min
MedHeadsMedHeads S01 Ep08On this week’s Medheads we chat with regular guest Maree Eisma, mental health social worker and we discuss individual therapy for alcohol and drug addictionSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)2020-05-2331 min
MedHeadsMedHeads S01 Ep07This week Maree Eisma talks with me about Group therapy and the types of group therapy that are availableSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)2020-05-1629 min
MedHeadsMedHeads S01 EP06On this week’s MedHeads we chat with Craig Payne, a group facilitator and drug and alcohol counsellor.We discuss rock bottom - despair and their role in addiction and recovery.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)2020-05-0928 min
MedHeadsMedHeads S01 EP05On this week’s MedHeads we chat with regular guest Maree Eisma, mental health social worker and we will be discussing the role that families play in a patient’s journey into addictionSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)2020-05-0228 min
MedHeadsMedHeads S01 EP04On MedHeads this week, we chat with Tiffany Alston a drug and alcohol clinician about cognitive behavioural therapy and motivational interviewingSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)2020-04-2531 min
MedHeadsMedheads S01 EP03This week Maree discusses the reasons why therapists choose to treat patients with addiction, the role that trauma and families play in the initiation and perpetuation of addiction and how sometimes people with high levels of sensitivity and empathy sometimes chose drugs to numb themselves.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)2020-04-1843 min
MedHeadsMedHeads S01 EP02In this episode, we talk to two lived experience experts about their descent into substance misuse and the tipping point they both experienced that changed their view of their lives and led them ultimately into recovery. Zak discussed how his codeine dependency led him to lose friends and how his first contact with the medical profession was less than satisfactory. Kristen describes her use of alcohol in terms of an escape from the chronic psychological pain that she suffered as an adolescent growing up in England.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)2020-04-1131 min
MedHeadsMedHeads S01 EP01MedHeads is a show hosted by Dr Ferghal Armstromg, who is a practising GP with an interest in drug and alcohol addiction. MedHeads provides a forum in which contemporaneous issues can be discussed by various guest speakers who are all experts in their field.This week we have two very special guests, Maree Eisma, a mental health social worker, and Ian Bunston, a community partnerships officer at Box Hill Central.In this episode, we shall be discussing the need for social connectedness and purposeful activity and their role both in alleviating suffering in g...2020-04-0157 min