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LifabilitySlowing down with Play to Optimise - with Josh PitermanIntroduction: In a world that often prioritises productivity over play, it's essential to remember the importance of reconnecting with our inner child. In today's podcast episode, Josh Piterman and Shradha Haria delve deep into the essence of play, exploring how it relates to our authentic selves and the blissful state we all seek. Join us as we unpack the transformative power of play and how it can lead to a more joyful existence. Josh is an established musical theatre performer and classical crossover artist who has worked consistently on Australian and global...
2025-12-1140 min
LifabilityThe Power of Mindset - with Adrian D'AmicoIn today's episode, Adrian and I have a soulful conversation about the power and shaping of mindset.Adrian D’Amico is an entrepreneur, personal growth coach, and podcast host with over two decades of business experience. A passionate father of three, Adrian has built and rebuilt his life through resilience, determination, and an unwavering commitment to growth. He believes in leading by example, being the author of your own story, and doing what you love while serving those you love. His mission is to leave the world better than he found it.Adrian is de...
2025-09-091h 08
LifabilityCreativity and Well-Being - with Tamara CampbellIn today's episode, Tamara sparks a joyful conversation around creativity and well-being. Tamara has been making people laugh for 28 years. In over 4200 performances on 780 stages in 450 cities across 27 countries, she has entertained people in 6 differentlanguages.Tamara is also a director, producer and writer of physicalcomedy and circus based work, having written and directed several shows for The Australian National Maritime Museum, a number of high profile International street theatre shows and her own acclaimed work (Tamara has won Peoples choice festival awards in Canada, Germany and Holland). She is also the comedian behind...
2025-08-1555 min
LifabilityIntuitive cooking - with Katerina PavlakisIn today's episode, I discuss with Katerina Pavlakis, the concept of intuitive cook. We delve into the progression of home cooking and the role of intuition and the senses. Katerina grew up in Greece in the 1970s, with a Greek father and German mother. She inhabited a world where food cultures naturally mixed and merged. Home cooking wasn't a hobby or a special occasion thing—it was simply how they lived. Even the local tavernas felt like extensions of home kitchens (you could literally walk into their kitchens and peek into the pots to ch...
2025-08-0855 min
Legendary Lectures#1: Occupational Therapy & Lifestyle Medicine - Shradha HariaIn this enlightening very first episode of Legendary Lectures, we sit down with Shradha Haria, an experienced occupational therapist and founder of Lifability. Shradha shares her holistic approach to health, integrating physical, emotional, and mental well-being through lifestyle medicine. Discover how her personal journey and professional insights are transforming lives by addressing the root causes of health challenges and empowering individuals to achieve optimal wellness. Whether you're curious about occupational therapy or seeking inspiration for a healthier lifestyle, this episode offers valuable perspectives and practical advice. Join us for a conversation that bridges the gap between traditional healthcare and...
2025-07-2139 minLifabilityNuerofeedback therapy - with Laura BrattLaura is a Master’s Level Psychologist in the State of Kansas and Board Certified Neurofeedback Therapist. Laura began working in the field of mental health in 1982, prior to her graduate work, at a woman’s clinic in Dallas, TX. After receiving her Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Texas Tech University, Laura moved to Miami, FL in 1987. During that period of time, Laura worked in a variety of settings – locked and open psychiatric units, chemical dependency hospital units, and outpatient social services. Laura’s introduction to neuroscience-oriented work began with a shift to working with brain rehabilitation at an inpa...
2025-06-1443 min
LifabilityThe Power of Animal Flow Movement - with Guilliam TaulOur guest speaker, Guilliam discusses Animal Flow in today's episode. Guilliam was born and raised in France. He has always loved an active lifestyle, so it is second nature for him to share his passion.Guillaume began his career playing professional basketball in France and gained a Bachelor’s degree teaching English and French as a second language. He has been an avid skier and, at every opportunity, has made his way back to the mountains. In 2006, Guillaume moved to Sydney and continued his work as a ski technician – becoming one of the best in the Southern Hemi...
2025-05-2944 min
LifabilitySensual and Sexual Health for Women - with Tracey Gillis-SinclairToday's guest speaker, Tracey Gillis-Sinclair discusses sensual and sexual health in women. Tracey is a somatic therapist, neurofeedback practitioner and a space holder. Tracey offersCommunity Business Coaching, 1:1 sessions in Holistic Pelvic Care, Somatic Therapy, Sacral Somatics, and Kinesiology, as well as group sessions tailored for couples, women, and those looking to deepen their relationship with self, are designed to foster this connection. Tracey's vision is to support you in making changes that resonate deeply, allowing for a life lived in harmony with your inner rhythms and truths.In this episode Tracey discusses:- The importance of slowing...
2025-05-0848 min
LifabilityThe Way of Being with Ontological Coaching - with Fillimon FilippouIn today's episode, Filimon discusses the role of Ontological coaching as a means to find clarity in the way of our being. Filimon Filippou is an Ontological Practitioner who leverages over 25 years of leadership experience in the construction industry to help individuals enhance emotional management, embrace change, and lead with clarity. His pragmatic approach supports people to interpret their perceived reality through the lens of their concerns, breakdowns, and what’s possible.Filllimon discusses:- His transition from the construction industry to coaching and his passion of “building people” rather th...
2025-04-1140 min
Lifability31 - Pain Management and Sensory ModulationToday's guest speaker, Dr Cate Sinclair has been an occupational therapist over 30 years and has a special interest in in the impact of chronic ill-health, such as pain, fatigue and disease states, and the complex impact of these states on the mind, body and capacity to function. In this episode, Dr Cate Sinclair discusses:- Attachment and pain- Sensory modulation and its role on the body- Practical strategies to sensory modulation and pain management- Nervous System regulationFind...
2025-02-1534 min
Female Entrepreneurs MagazineMeet Shradha Haria – founder of Lifability and a true guide to creating a life of alignment and flow!As an Occupational Therapist and Lifestyle and Well-being Coach, Shradha is on a mission to help you navigate life transitions and rediscover energy, alignment and flow and step into a life of deep fulfillment and purpose.Her approach? Harnessing the power of mind-body connection and lifestyle redesign to help you:🌿 Discover energetic alignment and live a life of flow. 🧠 Explore belief systems that shape your reality and create sustainable, soul-aligned changes ✨ Build sustainable habits that lead to a healthier life.Life is full of transitions and sometimes they are unexpected...
2025-02-1034 min
Lifability30 - Ayurveda and Mental HealthToday's guest speaker, Harmony Stagg discovered Ayurveda through her own health journey. She suffered from anxiety, IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) and a hormonal imbalance. Her mission is to share the healing wisdom she learned and implemented into her own life,In this episode, Harmony Stagg discusses:- Ayurveda and dosha imbalance- Ayurveda as a lifestyle- Ayurveda myths- Practical daily strategiesFind out more about Harmony and her offerings:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/harmony.inspired...
2025-02-0843 min
Lifability29 - Astrology, Bitcoin and Freedom with Monika BravoNew episode with Monika Bravo. Monika is a multidimensional human being , multi-disciplinary artist, Polymath and an Evolutionary astrologer. Monika is intensely curious and use an empirical, integral approach by studying and practicing one-on-one with teachers on Eastern, ancestral, and cosmological traditions as well as psychological inquiries. Her essence is to connect, communicate, and inspire other beings to be authentic.
Over recent years, Monika been leading study groups on Human Design and Evolutionary Astrology, empowering individuals with financial education through Bitcoin and Austrian economics.
In this episode Monika discusses:
- The...
2025-01-1459 min
Lifability28 - Anxiety, Environment and Quantum Biology with Kelli RitterNew podcast episode with Dr Kelli Ritter. Dr. Kelli Ritter specializes in natural stress & anxiety recovery. She utilizes quantum health strategies, gut healing, nutritional therapy & empowering techniques for improved mood, better sleep & increased energy. She is redefining mental health while helping us all realize a deeper experience of inner peace and restored vitality. Dr. Kelli provides a fresh perspective on health and healing through global education, virtual consultation, and practitioner mentorship.
In this episode Dr Kelli discusses:
- Quantum Biology and anxiety
- interconnection of environment and emotions
...
2025-01-0948 min
Lifability27 - Grateful for 2024 TakeawaysBitesize strategies shared by an array of guest speakers to mark an end to 2024 and bring in new beginnings.
I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to converse with so many soul driven beings and look forward to continuing this journey.
Onwards and Upwards. Stay safe.
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2024-12-2943 min
Lifability26 - 5 Keys to Metabolic Health with Martin GillespieOur guest speaker, Martin Gillespie discusses the 5 Key Pillars to Metabolic Health.
Martin is the founder and CEO of GEM Wellness Warriors, an international metabolic health and wellness consulting business.
From an international corporate career with over 25 years global experiences, leading teams, acquisitions, strategy, sales and marketing the opportunity to make a real difference started in 2020 with the creation of GEM Wellness Warrior to focus on being the CEO (Chief Energy Officer) of one's most valuable asset in life, one's health.
In 2021, Globally recognised as one of the top 500 Leaders in Mental Health...
2024-12-1349 min
Lifability25 - Enhance your Mitochondrion Health with Dr Max GulhaneOur guest speaker, Dr Max Gulhane discusses the focus on mitochondrion health to enhance well-being.
Dr Max is a practicing Australian Health Optimizing Physician and health educator. He worked in general and emergency medicine in Melbourne, New South Wales and Queensland before moving to Albury, NSW in 2023 to commence General Practice (RACGP) training and work under Dr Robert Szabo at the Gardens Medical Group.
Dr Max’s current focus of work include metabolic disease reversal, circadian and quantum biology, low carbohydrate & carnivore nutrition, fertility & pregnancy optimization, endocrine disrupting chemicals, food sy...
2024-12-0850 min
Lifability24 - Kinesiology and Autoimmune conditionsToday's Guest speaker, David Corby specializes in understanding the body’s psychology so that you can heed the messages of the body and understand what aspects of your life are contributing to how you are feeling and how well you are.
David is the Author of Finding Joy Within, Neuropressure, Energetic Protection. David has more than 20 years of clinical experience working on a broad range of chronic illnesses and conditions, psychological wellbeing and neurological conditions. He is also a very experienced teacher of Holistic Kinesiology and Mind Body Medicine in Australia and Europe. David is also the di...
2024-11-0938 min
Lifability23 - The Systemic Approach to Dental Health with Dr Jalal KhanIn today's episode Dr Jalal discusses a systemic approach to Dental Health.
Dr Jalal Khan is a trained dentist but really an alchemist. He is deeply passionate about spiritual alchemy, the alignment of mind, body and soul. He firmly believes that all chronic illness begins initially with an injury of the soul. His life purpose is for you to "find the healer within".
Dr Jalal states that he is not a healer, but rather you are your own healer, he is merely someone that helps guide you in directions that you feel a...
2024-10-1439 min
Lifability22 - The Power of Intuition in Healing with Emmy VadnaisIn today's episode Emmy discusses the importance of maintaining health and well-being through integrative and complementary health approaches. Emmy dives into the power of intuition in healing.
Emmy Vadnais is an Occupational Therapist, Intuitive Healer, Health Coach, teacher, consultant, and writer. She provides holistic and integrative healthcare and intuitive development education to individuals, healthcare practitioners, and organizations. Emmy helps people transform pain and anxiety to peace and joy, and align with the divine. Emmy advocates for cultural acceptance of Holistic/Integrative Health, Wellness, Prevention and Intuitive Development is accomplished through sharing education, writing, research, a...
2024-10-0848 min
Lifability21 - From Burnout to discovering Feng Shui with Michelle LillicrapIn this episode, Michelle discusses her journey of experiencing Breast cancer and discovering the benefits of energy work and Feng Shui. Feng Shui is like 'acupuncture' for the home.
Michelle is a registered and licensed occupational therapist, Feng Shui practitioner, cancer survivor, mama to two beautiful girls, and animal rescue advocate. Michelle's mission is to help facilitate healing during illness, injury, and matters of the heart. Michelle believes that the real magic happens in our homes. It’s where habits change, and newly learned skills are easily translated into daily life.
Michelle provides her insights into Feng Shui:
- it...
2024-09-1439 min
Lifability20 - Sensory Modulation and Schizophrenia with Carolyn FitzgibbonIn today's episode, Carolyn discusses the concepts of sensory modulation and how people with Schizophrenia can utilise it to engage in meaningful and purposeful occupations.
Carolyn Fitzgibbon is an endorsed Mental Health Occupational Therapists and co-Director of Sensory Modulation Brisbane. She has over 25 years of experience working in public, private and non-government organisations and in inpatient and community Mental Health settings. Carolyn has co-authored a book with Julie O Sullivan and delivers workshops, lectures and online training on Sensory Modulation to Australian and international audiences.
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2024-09-0936 min
Lifability19 - Zero Balancing with Deanna WaggyIn this episode, Deanna discusses Zero balancing as a bodywork technique to help people resolve chronic health issues and lead them to a path of wellness. Deanna Waggy is problem-solver and a creative person. She is a curious, lifelong learner and an entrepreneur. She is a wife, a mother and a good listener. She is a pilgrim on a Spiritual Journey and values the gifts of many other faith traditions for enrichment of her spiritual life. Deanna is a holistic Occupational Therapist, a Spiritual Director, and a faculty member for Zero Balancing and Soul Lightening international Acupressure...
2024-08-1428 min
Lifability18 - The Power of Mindset and Understanding your Driving Factors with Rhiannon CrispeIn this episode, Rhiannon discusses her journey with starting a business, understanding what drove that passion. Rhiannon reinforces to just "start" and breaks the myth of having to know it all before starting.
Rhiannon is a salty soul, health enthusiast, sun chaser and blessed mumma & wife. She is a dreamer and a doer. A goal setter and a go-getter. A change agent and a game changer. Rhiannon is a proud Occupational Therapist and private practice business owner. Rhiannon is fascinated by people’s narratives and she is in her element when she is tapping into her creative genius and empowering othe...
2024-08-0835 minLifability17 - the WHY behind lifestyle redesign with ShradhaThis is a solo episode where I discuss the components of lifestyle being more than the physical aspects. The better we are able to understand our driving factors, we are more likely able to make longer lasting changes that are more sustainable.
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2024-07-1413 min
Lifability16 - Heal your body and mind with the Silva Method with Jeanine SciaccaIn this episode, Jeanine discusses how the Silva method helped her to overcome the false illusion of security and find her life purpose.
Jeanine is passionate about adding value to people and helping them grow and achieve higher standards of success across all areas of their life. Her greatest joy is empowering people to step outside their comfort zone with more confidence and self-leadership to be the best that they can be. Being curious by nature, she enjoys learning and finding innovative ways of not only doing better things, but becoming better at the things she does. This means becoming...
2024-07-0949 min
Lifability15 - From Bipolar Type II to Recovery through supplementation and Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy with Megan PasierbekIn this episode, Megan discusses her own journey of battling with mental health, diagnosed with Bipolar Type II in her thirties and recovery through supplementation, IFS and plant medicine.
Megan guide self-aware, heart lead women back to their inner wisdom, confidence and calm with evidence based coaching and Internal Family Systems therapy. It's about returning to the inner resources you hold within, learning to give yourself what you need, and healing past wounds with self-compassion and non-judgment.
In this podcast episode, Megan discusses:
- the role of shame in healing
- effects of supplementation on gut health and mental...
2024-06-1541 min
Lifability14 - Plant based diet and lifestyle with Lisa violetIn this episode, Lisa gives us an overview of the benefits of incorporating a plant-based diet, the importance of micronutrients and the effects on hormonal health.
Lisa is a qualified Clinical Nutritionist with both a Bachelor of Nutritional & Dietetic Medicine & a Bachelor of Complementary Medicine. Having followed a vegan lifestyle for over a decade, Lisa specialises in optimising vegetarian, vegan & plant-based diets.
Lisa gives us some insight into:
- supplementing to safeguard against potential nutrient deficiencies
- B12 is sourced from a bacteria
- sourcing meals to allow for various nutrients
- iron absorption enhancers and inhibitors
- importance of...
2024-06-0836 min
Lifability13 - Free diving and the power of breath with Adam SellarsIn this episode, Adam Sellars discusses his personal journey into free diving. As a free diving instructor, Adam help people deal with the pressures and stresses of everyday life through lessons he’s picked up from the deep, and all on one breath. Adam provides organizations, national sporting teams, schools and individuals with the tools they need to survive and thrive.
Over the past 5 years Adam Sellars has been on what could be described as a spiritual journey that has culminated in the colliding of two worlds that have shaped the person he is today. Adam uses the principles of...
2024-05-1457 min
Lifability12 - ADHD and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - with Carlyn NeekCarlyn Neek is a mental health professional with nine years of university, 17 years in the field and continued training in neuroscience & mental health. She is passionate about helping clients resume meaningful activity, knowing that getting back to doing what is important is central to well being. Carlyn developed the ACTivate Vitality: Rise and Live Fully program to help the helpers, focusing mainly on other OTs.
When she's not working, Carlyn is most likely to be found on a pottery wheel, outdoors, or on an airplane with her husband and school aged children, heading off on another adventure. She is passionate about helping...
2024-05-0840 min
Lifability11- Role of Lifestyle on Chronic Conditions - with Dr Shamistra BarathanIn this episode, Dr Shami dives deep into the role of lifestyle and its impact on chronic diseases. She discusses how the gut is directly connected to the nervous system. Therefore, chronic stress can cause symptoms such as leaky gut, absorption issues and autoimmune diseases leading to chronic disease. Dr Shami sheds light on the impact of lifestyle habits such as diet, sleep and stress on chronic conditions.
Dr Shamistra Barathan has over 22 years of experience and has specialised in nutritional and environmental medicine by completing a degree (FACNEM) with the Australasian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine (ACNEM). She...
2024-03-1435 min
Lifability10 - An OT's lived experience of Fibromyalgia and Joint HypermobilityIn this episode Aaron briefly touches on the vast scope of practice for OT. Aaron discusses his own health journey and some tricks and tools that have helped him manage the symptoms of Fibromyalgia and Joint Hypermobility.
Aaron, the founder of Do it with Purpose Occupational Therapy (DIWPOT), established the organisation after serving as a registered occupational therapist in the public sector in Brisbane. With a background as a community mental health occupational therapist, Aaron dedicated himself to supporting individuals with serious mental illness, advocating for their health and well-being, and assisting them in pu...
2024-03-0824 min
Lifability09 - Iyengar Yoga and Well-being with Brad ThruppIn this episode, Brad discusses the benefits of Iyengar Yoga in activating the parasympathetic nervous system to create a restorative state. He explains how being in more control of the mind using breaths and attuning with one-self allows us to access inner wisdom. We discuss the concepts of trauma, benefits of yoga and enabling one to understand and more connected within themselves.
Brad has over 20 years of experience as an Iyengar Yoga teacher and a kinesiologist. Brad shares his knowledge and practice of Iyengar Yoga and Kinesiology through group classes in his studios at Coolangatta, Qld, and Murwillumbah, NSW, Australia...
2024-02-1835 min
Lifability08 - Workplace Health, Happiness and Harmony - with Emily SchmidtIn this episode, Emily discusses workplace culture and the role of daily habits to promote health and wellness. Emily desires to encourage and empower the people around her so they can embody their true self and live their highest potential. Emily's background in Occupational therapy, fitness and corporate experience drives her purpose to improve workplace culture and empower people so they can be the leader of their own life and health.
Emily discusses the butterfly effect of incorporating habits to reinforce health, happiness and harmony in the workplace and how that then transfers into individualistic and social transformation.
Emily discusses...
2024-02-0833 minLifability07- Occupational engagement for an optimised lifetsyleMany people consider the word occupation to be their paid job or an income producing activity, however, occupation is really any activity that we engage in throughout our day.
For example, meditating and being with oneself to connect inwards is a type of occupation. As is toileting or scuba-diving. It’s important to start becoming more aware of the occupations that we engage in so that we can start to see our own patterns. We can become more reflective of the ones that are supportive and the ones that might feel good in the moment but actually hinder us in th...
2024-01-2913 min
Lifability06 - Role of Kinesiology and Primitive reflexes on learning - with Ondrej BursikIn this episode, we discuss the role of Kinesiology and Primitive Reflexes on learning with Ondrej Bursik. Ondrej is a well renowned kinesiologist and the co-founder of the college of complementary medicine. Ondre has over 20 years of experience in the field of Psychology and Kinesiology. His niche is working with individuals with learning difficulties.
You will learn:
- brief description of primitive reflex therapy and kinesiology
- Strategies to aid brain integration e.g. movement, grounding/earthing, sleep hygiene, heavy metals toxicity test, omega 6
- how a chain reaction of positive experiences can be created...
2024-01-1430 min
Lifability05 - Belonging - "building your community”This episode explores the meaning of belonging and aspects to create that within a group/community.
2023-12-1005 min
Lifability04 - Change and the role of compassionA short embodiment process that will allow you to identify your unmet needs and create the change you desire by taking small actionable steps.
For any change to be long lasting, self-compassion for any identified needs is crucial to understand our habitual patterning.
2023-11-2307 min
Lifability03 - Sensory AwarenessThe sensory system is made up of 8 senses.
5 of these are quite commonly known as touch, taste, hearing, smell and vision. The other 3 include interoception, vestibular and proprioceptive.
Interoception – body’s internal state. The sense that provides us with information of how we feel (alerted/grounded) about the stimuli from other senses
Vestibular – movement sense (inner ear system)
Proprioception – feedback we receive through our joints and helps us be aware of our bodies in relation to space.
Sensory profiling types - seeker/avoider/bystander - changes throughout life stages and experiences.
According to the polyvagal theory suggested by Dr Stephen Porgess...
2023-07-1511 min
Lifability02 - Progressive muscle relaxationThe journey with progressive muscle relaxation helps you to notice the difference between tension and relaxation. This process involves consciously contracting and relaxing various body parts. It allows you to become more connected with your body and notice how you feel.
Preparing for relaxation
When you are beginning to practice progressive muscle relaxation exercises keep the following in mind:
• Physical injuries - If you have any injuries, or a history of physical problems that may cause muscle pain, always consult your doctor before you start.
• Select your surroundings - Minimise the dist...
2023-07-0710 min