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 breat...
Dec 20, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 5Ep. 20
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...
Dec 13, 2022•36 min•Season 5Ep. 19
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 acces...
Dec 06, 2022•18 min•Season 5Ep. 18
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. L...
Nov 29, 2022•39 min•Season 5Ep. 17
“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 min...
Nov 22, 2022•17 min•Season 5Ep. 16
In this episode, Rosemary Wanganeen talks through her path of healing from loss and grief. What is covered in this episode: >>Introduction to Rosemary and her 30 years + of experience doing this GriefologyTM work >>The path of healing through the 'intuitive research' that required Rosemary to cultivate wisdom, connect to ancestral wisdom and integrate her counselling skills >>Understanding victimised inner child states and grief triggers >>Exploring how grief presents >>The Seven Phases to Integ...
Nov 15, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 5Ep. 15
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.dr...
Nov 01, 2022•27 min•Season 5Ep. 14
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...
Oct 25, 2022•40 min•Season 5Ep. 13
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 W...
Oct 18, 2022•44 min•Season 5Ep. 12
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 ca...
Oct 11, 2022•18 min•Season 5Ep. 11
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 ...
Sep 27, 2022•18 min•Season 5Ep. 9
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 flow...
Sep 20, 2022•57 min•Season 5Ep. 8
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: - An in...
Sep 13, 2022•40 min•Season 5Ep. 7
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 - A...
Sep 06, 2022•41 min•Season 5Ep. 6
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 psycholog...
Aug 23, 2022•51 min•Season 5Ep. 5
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...
Aug 16, 2022•17 min•Season 5Ep. 4
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...
Aug 09, 2022•26 min•Season 5Ep. 3
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 d...
Aug 02, 2022•30 min•Season 5Ep. 2
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 you...
Jul 26, 2022•55 min•Season 5Ep. 1
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. Head to www.drkaitlin.com for show notes, free resources and courses that support you in cultivating a heartfelt life alongside peak performance. "So much gratitude f...
Apr 19, 2022•25 min•Season 4Ep. 20
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
Apr 12, 2022•28 min•Season 4Ep. 19
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
Apr 05, 2022•38 min•Season 4Ep. 18
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 psych...
Mar 29, 2022•45 min•Season 4Ep. 17
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 Univers...
Mar 22, 2022•43 min•Season 4Ep. 16
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 com...
Mar 08, 2022•43 min•Season 4Ep. 15
In this episode, I talk about the differences between compassion and empathy and how it is particularly important to cultivate compassion to protect against empathetic fatigue during these difficult times we're experiencing as a collective to support each other while also taking care of our mental health. Shownotes: www.drkaitlin.com
Mar 01, 2022•26 min•Season 4Ep. 14
In this episode, Gina Zimmerman shares her experiences with postnatal depression so openly and transparently. Gina has been teaching yoga and meditation for 20 years. She started practicing while living in New York in her early twenties, and life pivoted almost immediately toward practice: she left for an ashram in Argentina and then returned to complete her first teacher training. She has studied and practiced ever since. Gina upholds an authentic teaching style that is supported by significant...
Feb 22, 2022•44 min•Season 4Ep. 13
This episode is particularly fitting Valentine's Day week as Bethany Saltman talks about how the science of attachment can bring us closer to ourselves and those we love. Bethany is an author, editor and researcher, and her work can be seen in magazines like the New Yorker, New York Magazine, Atlantic Monthly, Parents, and many others. Bethany's first book, Strange Situation: A Mother’s Journey Into the Science of Attachment. It’s inspired by the birth of her daughter in 2006, who she loved dear...
Feb 14, 2022•40 min•Season 4Ep. 12
Diana Hill, Ph.D. is a modern psychologist, mom, and co-author of ACT Daily Journal: Get unstuck and live fully with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. She is the founder and host of the new podcast show Your LIfe in Process and a co-founder of the Psychologists Off the Clock podcast, blogs for Psychology Today and offers regular teachings in compassion and ACT for clinicians and the general public. Through her online teachings, executive coaching, and private therapy practice Diana encourages c...
Feb 08, 2022•46 min•Season 4Ep. 11
In this episode, we talk about how to support our children with navigating the uncertainty that comes with the pandemic and going back to school. Dr Laura Anderson Kirby's book, "Henrietta's Thistleberry Boots" beautifully illustrates the feelings our children might be experiencing during these unpredictable times. Laura Anderson Kirby, Ph.D. is a children’s book author inspired by her work as child clinical psychologist and her experience raising two young, spirited children. She completed her ...
Feb 01, 2022•30 min•Season 4Ep. 10
