How Digital Habits Shape Our Well-Being with TJ Power
Hosts Sarah DiLorenzo and Sally Bowery welcome special guest TJ Power for the first episode of season 2. As a neuroscience educator and digital wellness expert, TJ explores how our digital routines impact brain chemistry and overall health. Discover the science behind dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and endorphins, and learn practical tips to break free from phone addiction, overthinking, and everyday stress. TJ shares his personal journey, evidence-based routines, and simple challenges you can start today to boost happiness, focus, and resilience. Connect with TJ Power on InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Episode 6: How to Thrive in Menopause
The journey through perimenopause and menopause can be a challenging time. Dr Fatima Khan discusses why the rules need to be rewritten around menopause and hormone health. For many women in their 40s, it's a time to consider changing your diet, skin and exercise regimens and how you can thrive physically, emotionally and mentally when your bodies change. If you're struggling to sleep, suffering with brain fog, anxiety or weight gain, this episode will shed light on how you can help take back control and feel your best.10:10 Be Well is supported by HCF, the nation's largest not-for-profit health fund. Together we're empowering Australians to be their healthiest selves with evidence-based health information. Head to HCF’s Health Agenda Hub at hcf.com.au/health-agenda to find practical, easy-to-understand health articles, videos and podcasts.ReferencesBest foods for menopausewww.healthline.com/nutrition/menopause-diet#foods-to-eatPre and probiotics for menopausewww.healthline.com/nutrition/probiotics-for-menopauseExercisewww.healthline.com/health/ten-best-menopause-activitiesAlcohol and sleepacademic.oup.com/sleepadvances/article/3/1/zpac023/6632721See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Episode 5: How to get a Good Night's Sleep
Struggling to sleep? We want to help you build better sleep habits with two special guests – the incredible GP, Dr Michela Sorenseon, and sleep author and expert, Olivia Arezzolo. Learn why the stages of sleep are so important, why you need to do a sleep audit on your bedroom plus what to do if you’re not getting enough sleep. We ask the experts how to devise a personalised sleeping plan.10:10 Be Well is supported by HCF, the nation's largest not-for-profit health fund. Together we're empowering Australians to be their healthiest selves with evidence-based health information. Head to HCF’s Health Agenda Hub at hcf.com.au/health-agenda to find practical, easy-to-understand health articles, videos and podcasts. ReferencesSleep and weight gainwww.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/features/lack-of-sleep-weight-gain Sleep and poor immunitywww.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/insomnia/expert-answers/lack-of-sleep/faq-20057757#:~:text=Sleep%20deprivation%20may%20decrease%20production,sleep%20to%20fight%20infectious%20diseases Sleep and heart diseasewww.cdc.gov/heart-disease/about/sleep-and-heart-health.html#:~:text=8%20Insomnia%20is%20linked%20to,active%2C%20and%20unhealthy%20food%20choices Sleep and magnesiumwww.health.com/condition/sleep/magnesium-for-sleep 20 min power nappubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10210616/ Sleep and foods to help sleep www.healthline.com/nutrition/9-foods-to-help-you-sleepSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Episode 4: How to Improve Mealtimes
Are the kids alright? We talk about how to improve family mealtimes and why the first 2,000 days of a child’s life are crucial for their long-term health. Obesity researcher and health expert Dr Nick Fuller joins us with advice on how to tackle problems with food early in life to put your kids on a path to good health. We dive deep on how nutrition supports a child’s growth and health outcomes, plus the biological reason as to why kids can be fussy. Join us for actionable tips on how to tackle problems with food early in life and how to set your family up to be happy and healthy at the dinner table and beyond. 10:10 Be Well is supported by HCF, the nation's largest not-for-profit health fund. Together we're empowering Australians to be their healthiest selves with evidence-based health information. Head to HCF’s Health Agenda Hub at hcf.com.au/health-agenda to find practical, easy-to-understand health articles, videos and podcasts. ReferencesVitamin C in Kiwi www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6267416/#:~:text=The%20vitamin%20C%20content%20of,g%2C%20respectively%20%5B11%5D Nick Fuller http://sydney.edu.au/medicine/people/academics/profiles/nick.fuller.php https://www.penguin.com.au/books/healthy-parents-healthy-kids-9780143791119See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Episode 3: How to Soothe and Anxious Mind
Sometimes life’s stresses get the better of us and it can quickly manifest into a very anxious mind. In this special guest episode, we speak to clinical psychologist Dr Jodie Lowinger, who runs The Anxiety Clinic. She breaks down what happens in our bodies when we suffer from anxiety and provides simple solutions to soothe an anxious mind. For anyone wanting to feel better, this episode is a must. 10:10 Be Well is supported by HCF, the nation's largest not-for-profit health fund. Together we're empowering Australians to be their healthiest selves with evidence-based health information. Head to HCF’s Health Agenda Hub at hcf.com.au/health-agenda to find practical, easy-to-understand health articles, videos and podcasts. ReferencesStress raises blood pressurewww.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-pressure/in-depth/stress-and-high-blood-pressure/art-20044190#:~:text=Reactions%20to%20stress%20can%20affect,long%2Dterm%20high%20blood%20pressureStress and elevated cortisolwww.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/cortisol-and-stress#faqChronic stress and inflammationwww.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0306453018306954Stress impacts gut healthwww.health.harvard.edu/diseases-and-conditions/the-gut-brain-connectionCortisol bellywww.healthdirect.gov.au/the-role-of-cortisol-in-the-body#:~:text=Cortisol%20is%20a%20steroid%20hormone,cortisol%20can%20cause%20health%20problemsStress and alcohol - the connectionwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3797525/Stress impacts magnesium and vitamin Bwww.healthdirect.gov.au/blog/can-magnesium-help-to-reduce-anxiety#:~:text=Low%20levels%20of%20magnesium%20in,helps%20muscle%20tissue%20to%20relaxwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9190671/Low GI diet best for stresswww.everydayhealth.com/wellness/united-states-of-stress/ultimate-diet-guide-stress-management/Don’t skip meals with stresswww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7742741/ Connect with Dr Jodie theanxietyclinic.com.au drjodie.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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