Shows
The Health Network Podcast#14 - Our Sedentary/Chronic Disease Society. Finding our Optimum Health and Vitality with Applied Science Exercise and Transformational Specialist, Nikki Ellis.Dr. Marcus Matear talks to Nikki Ellis, a personal trainer, transformational specialist, gym owner, podcast host, and author. In this episode, they talk about weight transformations and how one can achieve them through consistent diet and exercise as well as its overall benefits.
[01:48] Introducing Nikki Ellis
[08:55] What is a Transformational Specialist?
[13:45] Nikki’s Clients’ Goals
[17:50] Assessment and Exercise for Low Bone Density
[22:34] Tips for Overweight Clients
[31:47] Muscle Mass Assessment
[36:09] Resistance Training and Cardio
[41:39] Healthy Eating
[45:19] Health Messages
[48:15] Wearable Devices
[53:06] Future of Health with Referrals
[59:35] “Am I Doing...
2022-11-271h 15
The Health Network Podcast#13 - How our Environment Impacts Us and Occupational therapy with Gina McEnteeDr. Marcus Matear talks to Gina McEntee, a senior clinician and occupational therapist who has been in the industry for 15 years. We talk about the importance of occupational therapy, how it can be integrated into different medical fields, and her vision for the future of occupational therapy.
[01:08] Introducing Gina McEntee
[06:00] Role of an OT
[09:28] OT and Mental Health
[12:14] Ergonomics for WFH
[17:26] OT and Physical Fitness and Driving
[22:21] Workload and Funding for OT
[24:02] Integration with Other Fields
[26:11] How to Receive OT Care
[27:51] Gina’s Vision for the Future of OT...
2022-08-1532 min
The Health Network Podcast#12 - Creating a Workplace to Thrive and Enhance your Health with Author, Coach, Guru Marie-Claire RossDr. Marcus Matear talks to Marie-Claire Ross, a leadership speaker, facilitator, coach, and consultant who works for global organizations. We talk about how leaders and organizations can create safe and fulfilling work environments built on trust as well as her vision for the future of the workplace.
[00:23] Introducing Marie-Claire Ross
[02:28] Workplace Examples
[09:14] Leadership Pledge
[11:18] Techniques to Creating Trust
[16:18] Common Issues and What to be Done
[19:23] Questions Leaders Should Ask
[20:54] Animosity Between Team Members
[25:40] Marie-Claire’s Vision for the Future of Work Environments
Marie-Claire believes that the success of an...
2022-08-0729 min
The Health Network Podcast#11 - Medical Cannabis, Drugs and Lifestyle Health with Pharmacist: Lexi O'DeaDr. Marcus Matear talks to Lexi O’Dea, a pharmacist. In this episode, they discuss her expertise as a pharmacist, how the pandemic affected her field, and the benefits of medical cannabis in pain medication and lifestyle diseases.
[00:23] Introducing Lexi and How She Got into Pharmacy
[02:37] Community Pharmacy
[04:17] Common Mistakes in Taking Medication
[06:56] The Effect of the Pandemic
[09:27] How Pharmacists Integrated with other Health Professionals
[11:26] Changes in the Impact of Drug Companies
[12:36] What is Medical Cannabis?
[16:46] Medical Cannabis in Pain Medication
[19:02] Methods of Administering
[20:46] Approaches to Lifestyle Diseases
2022-04-1427 min
The Health Network Podcast#10 - Yoga and Future Healthcare: Improving Mental and Physical Health with Yogi Ella ThaiDr. Marcus Matear talks to Yogi Ella Thai, a yoga teacher. In this episode, they discuss mindfulness, the different styles of yoga, and how she teaches to a wide range of people.
[01:29] How Ella Got into Yoga
[03:40] Mindfulness and Pain in Yoga
[06:51] Ella’s Teaching Course and Approach to Teaching
[10:00] Styles of Yoga
[11:54] What is Mindfulness?
[14:56] How Yoga Benefits Others and Her Colleagues
[19:43] Ella’s Sisters
[22:18] Teaching Kids Yoga
[25:59] Ella’s Yoga Book
[31:46] The Future of Health
[34:10] Transformation in Yoga
Mindfulness comes in different definitions, but El...
2021-12-0937 min
The Health Network Podcast#9 - How to Keep our Vision Sharp with Optometrist Sarah CaseDr. Marcus Matear talks to Sarah Case, a certified optometrist and a trained physician in children's vision. In this episode, they discuss optometry, conditions that could lead to loss of sight, and the link between eye health and diabetes.
[00:25] Getting to know Sarah Case
[01:50] The Interprofessional Education and Practice Health Students Network
[04:10] Advice to Parents Whose Children Have Never Been to an Optometrist
[06:45] Conditions That Could Lead to Loss of Sight in Children and Adults
[08:40] Tips on How to Prevent Eye Problems
[10:42] Sleep Apnea in Adults
2021-10-0625 min
The Health Network Podcast#8 - How to Benefit People Going Through a Crisis with Social Worker Lulu NyirendaDr. Marcus Matear talks to Lulu Nyirenda, a former Marketing Professional and Events Manager-turned-Social Worker and Criminology student. In this episode, they discuss social work, how she deals with her patients, the future of social work, and how to reach out to a social worker.
[00:23] How Lulu became a Social Worker
[03:36] The Role of the Social Worker
[05:26] How to Seek Help
[07:28] Seeing Clients during COVID-19
[09:25] Problems Faced by Clients
[11:40] How to Reach Out to a Social Worker
[16:47] How Often Lulu Sees Patients
[18:23] How Lulu Benefits Her Patients
[20:17] Getting Patients...
2021-09-2942 min
The Health Network Podcast#7 - Food Choices we can Make to Improve our Health and Energy with Dietitians Elizabeth Black and Laura ArrowsmithFor more information from Elizabeth Black and Laura Arrowsmith find their clinic website at:
https://nutritionhealthandwellbeing.com.au/meet-the-team/
Dr. Marcus Matear talks to Elizabeth Black and Laura Arrowsmith, both of whom are accredited practicing dieticians. They have a panel discussion about balanced nutrition and the role of dieticians in the healthcare system.
[01:16] How Elizabeth and Laura became dietitians
[05:30] Dietician assessment
[08:12] Feeding tips for parents with fussy children
[09:22] Keep a food journal
[11:28] Common nutrient deficiencies and how to solve them
[16:30] How to improve energy levels: Fibre, probiotics, and whole...
2021-09-2254 min
The Health Network Podcast#6 - The Future of Healthcare and Emotion in Medicine, with Lifestyle Medicine GP Dr. Ivana Matic-StancicDr Ivana's website
https://www.doctorivana.com.au/
Dr Ivana GP clinic
https://www.maxwellmedical.com.au/dr-ivana-matic-stancin
Dr. Marcus Matear talks to Dr. Ivana Matic-Stancin who is a general practitioner with 25 years of clinical experience. She is board certified by the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine (ASLM) and has a holistic approach to medicine. In this episode, they discuss how lifestyle medicine and positive psychology can prevent and reverse chronic health conditions.
[00:58] How Ivana became a physician
[02:51] Generational guilt over state of the world
[04:36] Concerns for the...
2021-09-1639 min
The Health Network Podcast#5 - Lifestyle Medicine with Dr Malcolm Mackay and Jenny CameronDr. Marcus Matear talks to Lifestyle Medicine GP Dr. Malcolm Mackay who has 30 years of experience in medical practice and his wife Jenny Cameron, a research librarian, nutritionist, and life coach. In this episode, they advocate for whole-foods diet and discuss tips on how to prevent health problems and reversing lifestyle diseases.
[02:05] How Malcolm became a Lifestyle Medicine GP
[06:47] How Jenny became a Librarian, Nutritionist, and Life Coach
[09:45] Challenges of Lifestyle Medicine
[11:00] How to Assess Patients’ Health
[14:37] What Diseases Can be Reversed or Reduced
[16:36] Plant-based Approach for Iron-Deficiency
[20:11] How Malcolm Integrates Ca...
2021-08-3037 min
The Health Network Podcast#4 - Preventing Back/Muscle Pain with Physiotherapist Alexandra MinichielloDr. Marcus Matear talks to Alexandra Minichiello, a physiotherapist from Port Melbourne who has done continued training in Clinical Pilates, Dry Needling, Cancer Rehabilitation, and Vestibular Rehabilitation. She has worked in private practice settings across New Zealand and Australia since 2009. In this episode, they talk about Alexandra’s different fields of specialty, her holistic approach to physiotherapy, and tips to improve workplace ergonomics.
[00:47] How Alexandra become a physiotherapist
[01:48] Cancer rehabilitation
[04:15] Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
[06:13] Antenatal and postpartum physiotherapy
[08:38] Prevention of physical health problems
[10:39] Ergonomics in the workplace
[15:26] Recommended stretching and ex...
2021-08-1032 min
The Health Network Podcast#3 - Improving our Mental Health with Psychotherapist and Hypnotherapist Astrid SoutheyDr. Marcus Matear talks to Astrid Southey, a psychotherapist in Melbourne. Trained in holistic counselling, she uses a multitude of tools to help her patients deal with depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues. In this episode, they talk about what hypnosis is and how it works with counselling. Astrid also shares practical mindfulness techniques and breathing exercises that you can use at any time.
[01:30] How Astrid became a psychotherapist
[03:24] Relationship and couples counselling
[06:05] Hypnotherapy to quit smoking
[08:04] Do patients need to believe in hypnotherapy for it to work?
[10:08] How...
2021-07-2833 min
The Health Network Podcast#2 - Improving Oral Health with Dr Katy Theodore through Dentistry, Research and Policy SystemsDr. Marcus Matear talks to Dr. Katy Theodore who works in policy, advocacy and health promotion at the Australian Dental Association Victorian Branch (ADAVB) and before that at Victoria's leading public dental agency, Dental Health Services Victoria (DHSV). In this episode, they talk about what value-based healthcare is, the importance of integrated medical records, and how clinicians can encourage healthy lifestyle changes in patients.
[01:06] How Katy became a dentist
[02:21] Public and private practice
[04:13] Katy’s transition into healthcare research and policy
[07:31] System of public dental funding
[11:47] Value-based healthcare model
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2021-07-171h 01
The Health Network Podcast#1 - Empowering Ourselves and Others to Unlock their Potential with Hypnotherapist and NLP practitioner Kerry BarnardDr. Marcus Matear talks to Kerry Barnard, a hypnotherapist and NLP practitioner in Bendigo, Australia. With 30 years of experience in the field, Kerry has helped her clients solve a variety of lifestyle problems such as smoking, overeating, anxiety, and stress. She empowers her clients to unlock the potential of the unconscious mind through coaching and hypnosis. In this episode, they talk about changing bad habits, managing stress, and dealing with phobia.
[01:45] How Kerry became a hypnotherapist
[03:11] The power of words in Neuro-linguistic Programming
[05:31] The conscious and the unconscious mind
[10:17] Replacing bad...
2021-05-1039 min