On this special episode of The Wellness Daily Show, produced in partnership with Run Rocket Run, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Run Rocket Run founder Rodney Cottam about his life and journey, his organisation’s partnership with Invictus Australia, and his campaign to promote physical and mental resilience. Mr Cottam speaks to Mr Doraisamy about his military background and the perspective he gained from such experiences, the hardship he has overcome following a motor vehicle accident, the toll such times took on him and the lessons he learnt, and what professionals of all stripes can take away from his journey. He also discusses the importance of community, how and why he founded Run Rocket Run, what it aims to achieve and the various campaigns he is undertaking, why he partnered with Invictus Australia, why running is such an uplifting activity for him, and how everyone can support his advocacy. To learn more about Run Rocket Run, click here.
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Nutritional tips from a former Olympian
As a former Olympian and mother of three, Lisa Curry knows first-hand exactly how much of an effect poor nutrition can have on one's overall wellbeing. The co-founder of Happy Healthy You joins host Jerome Doraisamy on this episode of The Wellness Daily Show to explain the importance of making positive dietary choices as early in life as possible, how what you eat 85 per cent of the time determines your overall nutritional health, and whether physically active people can get away with eating poorly. Lisa also delves into the connection between a wholesome diet and good mental health, shares some simple rules that anyone can follow to ensure their nutrition is at an optimal level, and outlines how employers can encourage better nutritional practices in their workplace.
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How proactivity leads to improved professional performance
Research shows that learning skills to help cope with mental health issues not only reduces one's risk of experiencing psychological distress, but also enhances one's general wellbeing and professional performance on a day-to-day basis. Positive psychologist and founder of The Positivity Institute Dr Suzy Green joins host Jerome Doraisamy on this episode of The Wellness Daily Show to suggest how workplaces can overcome societal stigmas by way of implementing a variety of proactive approaches to mental health. Dr Green outlines key aspects of self-determination theory, explains why education and training needs to be ongoing rather than one-off, and shares some practical methods for organisations and employees to be proactive in this area.
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Psychiatrists need mental health support, too
While doctors have long practiced under the burden of remaining stoic throughout all the hardships of an incredibly demanding job, the conversation around support in this sector is beginning to shift. On this episode of The Wellness Daily Show, associate professor of psychiatry Greg de Moore sits down with host Jerome Doraisamy to talk about his role as a director of psychiatry training, where he offers educational and emotional assistance to junior doctors training to be psychiatrists. Greg delves into the potential personal and professional consequences that arise in such a high-pressure role, how social stigmas around psychiatry affect trainees, and the practical strategies that can be implemented to ensure these doctors are being adequately looked after.
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How businesses can be proactive about managing health and wellbeing
On this episode of The Wellness Daily Show, Richard Ernster, co-founder and director of Helping Hand Group, explains how he shifted into a more holistic approach towards his own wellness. Richard joins host Jerome Doraisamy to discuss how his business came to fruition, what triggered his realisation of the need to be more proactive about his health, and why it's important as a small business owner to let go of some of the day-to-day running of the organisation. He shares how meditation and mindfulness help him to be less reactive in difficult situations, provides tips for others who feel too strapped for time to look after their health, and suggests how business owners can encourage their employees to be more proactive about their wellbeing.
The Wellness Daily Show discusses the biggest themes and trends shaping the way we live our lives. From healthy eating to the dangers of technology, this podcast takes a closer look at our lives and how we can improve them.
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