We live in a world of distractions. Does one need to be an adherent of a specific philosophical approach to find inner peace? Or can one access it by adopting a way of being that might contribute to improved emotional health? Could 'mindfulness' be that way? On this week’s episode, we are joined by Dr Ella Brent and Dr Pete Milligan. In proud association with Adcock Ingram OTC Sponsors of Brave.
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A successful business has many components. Increasingly, organisations are focusing on employee wellness, understanding that a healthy workforce is a fundamental requirement for organisational health. Whilst physical health has been an obvious priority, the importance of mental health is now more clearly understood to impact significantly on employee performance… and the health of any business. Professors Renata Schoeman and Karen Milner join the discussion. In proud association with Adcock Ingram OTC Sponsors of Brave.
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Healers are expected to heal, always. Patients (and their families) have expectations of being healed, always. Expectations. But what if the healer is depleted emotionally, physically, burnt out, incapable of giving what is expected - compassion, as part of the healing. Who heals the healer... and what happens to the patient? On this episode we are joined by Elmarié Du Plessis and Prof. Stoffel Grobler. In proud association with Adcock Ingram OTC Sponsors of Brave.
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The gut and the brain are linked, and that link may be more than the gut simply sending a message to the brain after a meal to signal satisfaction. What if the gut was a brain, of sorts? What if your mental health potentially depended on your gut health… could the gut be the next frontier of major advances in neuroscience? We speak to Professors Sian Hemmings and Anwar Mall to find out. In proud association with Adcock Ingram OTC Sponsors of Brave.
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Is depression caused by a 'chemical imbalance'? Is the serotonin theory of depression valid? How do antidepressant medications work? Does 'Big Pharma' influence narratives that serve their interests... and what about the patient? We speak to Prof. Michael Berk and Prof. Colleen Aldous to find out. Plus - we learn more about the Independent Community Pharmacy Association with their founding director and CEO, Jackie Maimin. In proud association with Adcock Ingram OTC Sponsors of Brave.
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What motivates someone to seek out cosmetic procedures? Vanity? Perceived need? Or actual need? Is feeling uncomfortable with one’s appearance not legitimate reason enough? What are the benefits, and the risks? To explore these and other issues, on this week’s episode we welcome Dr Gereth Edwards and Dorianne Weil. In proud association with Adcock Ingram OTC Sponsors of Brave.
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South Africa has one of the highest rates of femicide in the world. We speak to the father of a victim about the tragic event, and the criminal justice system. We discuss the issue of parole for perpetrators, the 'victim offender dialogue' component of the rehabilitation process, and the impact on the victim or their family. Our guests are Rob Matthews and Dr Gerard Labuschagne. In proud association with Adcock Ingram OTC Sponsors of Brave.
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Gareth chats to the host of Beyond Madness - Professor Christopher Paul Szabo. They discuss what the podcast series is about, and talk how we deal with mental health… because there’s no health without mental health!
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Mental health issues affect us all on a daily basis, and how we deal with these issues can affect you or someone in your life at any time. Professor Christopher Paul Szabo, host of Beyond Madness, joins the show to give us a better understanding of psychiatry and mental health. In proud association with Adcock Ingram OTC Sponsors of Brave.
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