Ask the Doc: Sleep Eating, Sexsomnia And How To Master Meditation
From sleep deprivation to sleep eating. Napping to teeth grinding. Ask us anything. We’ve got you covered. In this episode, Dr Mariam and Claire Murphy answer all your questions about sleep and go through the four stages. They discuss what sleep deprivation does to you physically and mentally and how changing hormones can stop you getting a good night’s rest. They talk to the experts to answer questions about how to conquer insomnia without drugs, how to fall asleep and stay asleep and whether not being able to sleep is inevitable as you get older. They also discuss whether teeth grinding impacts your sleep quality, why you do that weird jump thing when you’re dozing off and how exactly to let thoughts ‘pass you by’ when trying to meditate. Also, how common is sleep eating and is sexsomnia actually a real thing? THE END BITS All your health information is in the Well Hub. For more information on sleep including a list of providers of CBTi: Sleep Health Foundation Sleep Central For more information on meditation and mindfulness: Headspace Smiling Mind Calm The Happier App MOVE by Mamamia has guided mindfulness and meditations GET IN TOUCH Sign up to the Well Newsletter to receive your weekly dose of trusted health expertise without the medical jargon. Ask a question of our experts or share your story, feedback, or dilemma - you can send it anonymously here, email here or leave us a voice note here. Ask The Doc: Ask us a question in The Waiting Room. Follow us on Instagram and Tiktok. Support independent women’s media by becoming a Mamamia subscriber CREDITS Hosts: Claire Murphy and Dr Mariam Guests: Dr Kathleen Maddison; Dr Jen Walsh; Dr Richard Chambers; Senior Producers: Claire Murphy and Sasha Tannock Audio Producer: Jacob Round Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Information discussed in Well. is for education purposes only and is not intended to provide professional medical advice. Listeners should seek their own medical advice, specific to their circumstances, from their treating doctor or health care professional.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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How To Protect Your Clitoris, Mastering Mindfulness & What Really Happens When You Skip Your Period
What is mindfulness and is it different to meditation? We go to Med School to find out what a clitoral hood is and what it does. And in our Quick Consult, we find out what actually happens when you skip your period? In this episode, Dr Richard Chambers discusses the different types of meditation and how it can help both your physical and mental health. We ask whether meditation and mindfulness offer the same benefits as physical rest and talk about the impact they have on your parasympathetic nervous system. We also talk about how to calm your mind if you wake up in the night and stay awake staring at the ceiling, as well as how to be more present and mindful in your everyday life. And, how just ten minutes of meditation a day can make a real difference. So, how do you start? We have a one minute guided meditation for you. THE END BITS All your health information is in the Well Hub. For more information on meditation and mindfulness: Headspace Smiling Mind Calm The Happier App MOVE by Mamamia has guided mindfulness and meditations Dr Richard Chambers has more guided meditations GET IN TOUCH Sign up to the Well Newsletter to receive your weekly dose of trusted health expertise without the medical jargon. Ask a question of our experts or share your story, feedback, or dilemma - you can send it anonymously here, email here or leave us a voice note here. Ask The Doc: Ask us a question in The Waiting Room. Follow us on Instagram and Tiktok. Support independent women’s media by becoming a Mamamia subscriber CREDITS Hosts: Claire Murphy and Dr Mariam Guest: Dr Richard Chambers Senior Producers: Claire Murphy and Sasha Tannock Audio Producer: Scott Stronach Video Producer: Julian Rosario Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Information discussed in Well. is for education purposes only and is not intended to provide professional medical advice. Listeners should seek their own medical advice, specific to their circumstances, from their treating doctor or health care professional.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Two Vaginas Oh My! What The Heck Is Sleep Hygiene & Tyra’s Dizzy Dilemma
What is sleep hygiene and will it help you get some sleep? In Med School, can you imagine having two vaginas? And in our Quick Consult, what to do if dizziness has you in a spin. In this episode, Dr Jen Walsh discusses how important a regular wake up time is when it comes to sleep and how exposure to bright light during the day can help. We also talk about napping, exercise and why separate doonas might be the key to getting a good night’s rest. Plus, are phones before bed really as bad as we think? And, does mouth taping work? Also, should you have a TV in the bedroom? THE END BITS All your health information is in the Well Hub. For more information on sleep: Sleep Health Foundation Sleep Central GET IN TOUCH Sign up to the Well Newsletter to receive your weekly dose of trusted health expertise without the medical jargon. Ask a question of our experts or share your story, feedback, or dilemma - you can send it anonymously here, email here or leave us a voice note here. Ask The Doc: Ask us a question in The Waiting Room. Follow us on Instagram and Tiktok. CREDITS Hosts: Claire Murphy and Dr Mariam Guests: Dr Jen Walsh Senior Producers: Claire Murphy and Sasha Tannock Audio Producer: Scott Stronach Video Producer: Julian Rosario Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Information discussed in Well. is for education purposes only and is not intended to provide professional medical advice. Listeners should seek their own medical advice, specific to their circumstances, from their treating doctor or health care professional.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Do Dogs Help With Dementia? Common Insomnia Causes & The Girl Who Avoided The Doctor
What are some of the most common sleep disorders? We go to Med School to find out whether owning a dog can reduce your risk of dementia. And in our Quick Consult, should you be scared if you’ve put off your health checks for far too long? In this episode, Dr Kathleen Maddison discusses the most common causes of insomnia in women and whether our hormones play a role. We also talk about sleepwalking, narcolepsy and sleep apnoea and find out how much sleep we really need, And, what is the “3P model” when it comes to insomnia and do non-drug treatments actually work? Plus, why do we wake up at 3:00am and how can we make it stop? THE END BITS All your health information is in the Well Hub. For more information on sleep including a list of providers of CBTi, Dr Kathleen Maddison recommends: Sleep Health Foundation Sleep Central GET IN TOUCH Sign up to the Well Newsletter to receive your weekly dose of trusted health expertise without the medical jargon. Ask a question of our experts or share your story, feedback, or dilemma - you can send it anonymously here, email here or leave us a voice note here. Ask The Doc: Ask us a question in The Waiting Room. Follow us on Instagram and Tiktok. CREDITS Hosts: Claire Murphy and Dr Mariam Guests: Dr Kathleen Maddison Senior Producers: Claire Murphy and Sasha Tannock Audio Producer: Scott Stronach Video Producer: Julian Rosario Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Information discussed in Well. is for education purposes only and is not intended to provide professional medical advice. Listeners should seek their own medical advice, specific to their circumstances, from their treating doctor or health care professional.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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REAL LIFE: Liz Ellis Doesn't Like To Lose
For the first 37 years of her life, Liz Ellis never planned on having kids. The former Australian Netball captain met her husband, rugby union player Matthew Stocks, when she was in her early 20s. After the birth of her first daughter, Evelyn, Liz knew instantly she wanted more kids. But the next chapter of her life was not going to be easy. For 5 years, Liz suffered from secondary infertility. Now she has written a book filled with expert information called If At First You Don’t Conceive to help other families going through what she went through... CREDITS: Host: Mia Freedman With thanks to special guest Liz Ellis. Buy her book at any good bookstore. Producer: Elissa Ratliff GET IN TOUCH: Sign up to the Well Newsletter to receive your weekly dose of trusted health expertise without the medical jargon. Ask a question of our experts or share your story, feedback, or dilemma - you can send it anonymously here, email here or leave us a voice note here. Ask The Doc: Ask us a question in The Waiting Room. Follow us on Instagram and Tiktok. All your health information is in the Well Hub. Support independent women’s media by becoming a Mamamia subscriberMamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Information discussed in Well. is for education purposes only and is not intended to provide professional medical advice. Listeners should seek their own medical advice, specific to their circumstances, from their treating doctor or health care professional.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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