We’re joined by Dr. Julie Smith, a Clinical Psychologist, to talk about the simple, practical tools we can all use to improve our mental wellbeing.
We discuss:
How emotions work
The importance of self-awareness
The power of self-compassion and how to cultivate it
How to build self-confidence
Why failure is a necessary part of learning and improving
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Mar 2
Fasting Myths, Gut-Boosting Pasta & A Five-Year Brain Boost
This week on The Wellness Scoop, we unpack four headlines shaping how we eat and think about health. A major Cochrane review finds intermittent fasting is no more effective for weight loss than standard calorie-controlled diets, despite its surge in popularity. We explore what th ... Show More
44m 11s
Feb 26
Easy Food Swaps, Snacking Smarter & Anti-Inflammatory Supplements
In this week’s episode, we’re answering your questions on making everyday food choices simpler and more nourishing. We start with micronutrients on plant-heavy diets, including how to think about calcium, magnesium, zinc and iodine across the week without tracking apps, and when ... Show More
32m 46s
Feb 23
Is Coffee Good for You? The AI Monk & Gut–Brain Health
In this week’s episode, we’re diving into the headlines shaping how we think about brain health, everyday habits and modern wellness. First up, we look at a major long-term study exploring tea and coffee consumption and dementia risk, and what it adds to the conversation around c ... Show More
52m 41s
Oct 2021
Why Happiness Isn’t in Your Head
Samantha Boardman is a psychiatrist who focuses on optimism, building resilience, and mental well-being. Her new book, Everyday Vitality, explores how to find strength amid daily stressors. Today, she joins Erica Chidi to talk about the three keys to cultivating vitality, and she ... Show More
38m 37s
Nov 2020
4 Ways to Implement Mental Health in Relationships & How to Know When It’s Time To Seek Therapy
<p>If you are curious about how life’s relationships affect your mental health, tune in to this episode of ON Purpose to hear Lori Gottlieb, psychiatrist and author, and Jay Shetty share wisdom on mental health and relationships. </p><p>Check out the full episode to learn more ab ... Show More
27m 1s
Jun 2024
How To Deal With Difficult People
<p>Today, we're tackling a big one: how to deal with difficult people in your life and relationships.</p><p>In this episode, we'll cover:</p><p>1. Understanding Difficult People: Learn why people act the way they do, often because of unhealed trauma and learned behaviors, and how ... Show More
18m 50s
Aug 2019
What Our Anxiety Is Telling Us
“We’re just not taught these days to feel our feelings,” says psychiatrist Ellen Vora, MD. In her New York City practice, Vora takes a holistic, functional-medicine approach to mental health. She sees symptoms—anxiety and depression, hormone and gut issues—as “our really beautifu ... Show More
46m 42s
Aug 2023
One key to improving self esteem
<p>Today I talk about one key to improving self esteem.</p>
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<p>Disclaimer: these podcast episodes are sharing my personal experiences, stories from mentors and guests around self esteem, confidence, personal growth and mental health. For any serious mental health conc ... Show More
8m 52s