The DECODE Project Podcast

Dr. Cara Ooi, MD
The DECODE Project Podcast

Sleep physician, psychiatrist, and DECODE Insomnia creator Dr. Cara Ooi shares insights, strategies, and tools needed for change when change is difficult. While Season 1 was for parents of teens, season 2 is for professionals helping others do the hard stuff that matters. For sleep resources, visit decodeinsomnia.com or @decodeinsomnia on Instagram.

  1. 2023-09-26

    54. Derek Sivers on How to Live & Create with Intention

    Derek Sivers talks about how he makes ideas stick, how he breaks away from the unhelpful autopilot, and how he carves out space to take action aligned with what he values most--learning & creating.  Derek Sivers started his career as a professional musician and circus clown. He ran a recording studio for 12 years before founding CD Baby in 1998.  CD Baby became the largest independant online music seller, with over 100 million dollars in sales. In 2008, Derek sold CD Baby for $22 million and gave all proceeds to establish a charitable trust for music education. Derek is also a speaker and his TED Talks have been viewed over 20 million times. He has authored books like Anything You Want and How to Live.  Today, Derek resides in New Zealand, where he dedicates more than 12 hours a day to creating and learning.  MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE Learn more and contact Derek at https://sive.rs/  The Tim Ferriss Show episode that introduced me to Derek Awaken the Giant Within by Tony Robbins Captains of Crush Grippers Outlive by Peter Attia 2-Minute Rule and the book Getting Things Done by David Allen Al Shingdagha Museum in Dubai Paul Graham's article: Maker's Schedule, Manager's Schedule Seth Godin's Akimbo podcast Derek's list and summary of over 320 books that he has ready since 2007: https://sive.rs/book Tim Ferriss' The 4-Hour Workweek  in which Derek speaks about his company CD Baby Derek's books: Your Music Your People, Anything You Want, Hell Yeah or No, How to Live Derek's TED talks: https://www.ted.com/speakers/derek_sivers Article: Relax for the Same Result   ABOUT THIS PODCAST In the DECODE Project Podcast, sleep physician and psychiatrist Dr. Cara Ooi uncovers the insights, strategies, and tools that make the biggest difference in doing hard things and bringing about difficult change, starting with sleep and going from there.  Dr. Ooi created the DECODE Insomnia Clinic, a virtual clinic in Ontario, Canada that provides chronic insomnia treatment with the DECODE Insomnia Program and OHIP-covered consultation.  Music by Micheal Lerner   Website//Instagram//YouTube Take first steps to improve sleep: www.decodeinsomnia.com/start  Please rate, subscribe, and share with your friends & colleagues.     DISCLAIMER The content of this podcast provides general information and is not intended to replace medical advice from a qualified healthcare provider.  The provided content should not be relied upon for medical diagnosis or management.  Please direct questions or concerns to your physician and/or qualified health care provider. Copyright © DECODE Insomnia Inc. and Dr. Cara Ooi 2023

    1h 3m

  2. 2023-09-12

    53. Finding Your Voice for More Impact with Communications Expert Katie Heelis

    In this episode, I speak with communications expert Katie Heelis about How learning and building communication skills can help combat burnout, increase impact, and drive meaningful change The top three media and communication skills that all health care providers should have The free Women in Media Fellowship for female health care providers in Canada, a joint venture between EnterpriseHealth and Women Who Lead MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE The Women in Media Fellowship: Website//LinkedIn Enterprise Canada: https://enterprisecanada.com/health/  Women Who Lead: https://women-who-lead.com/ ABOUT KATIE Katie is a Vice President at EnterpriseHealth a national strategic health care consulting firm. Her work focuses on supporting health care leader and health organizations to develop strategic communications, policy and advocacy plans. Katie has a background in public policy and passion for public health. She is the co-founder of the Women in Media Fellowship program and the Board Chair of Margaret's Community Supports and Housing Services in Toronto. LinkedIn   ABOUT THIS PODCAST In the DECODE Project Podcast, sleep physician and psychiatrist Dr. Cara Ooi uncovers the insights, strategies, and tools that make the biggest difference in doing hard things and bringing about difficult change, starting with sleep and going from there.  Dr. Ooi created the DECODE Insomnia Clinic, a virtual clinic in Ontario, Canada that provides chronic insomnia treatment with the DECODE Insomnia Program and OHIP-covered consultation.  Music by Micheal Lerner   Website//Instagram//YouTube Take first steps to improve sleep: www.decodeinsomnia.com/start  Please rate, subscribe, and share with your friends & colleagues.    DISCLAIMER The content of this podcast provides general information and is not intended to replace medical advice from a qualified healthcare provider.  The provided content should not be relied upon for medical diagnosis or management.  Please direct questions or concerns to your physician and/or qualified health care provider. Copyright © DECODE Insomnia Inc. and Dr. Cara Ooi 2023

    31 min

  3. 2023-09-05

    52. Innovation & Legal Essentials with Lawyer Corinne Boudreau

    Lawyer, entrepreneur, and legal essentials educator Corinne Boudreau shares how to overcome legal hurdles when trying to innovate and bring new ideas to life in the workplace. In this episode, Corinne shares her experience innovating within her own profession as a lawyer to find more fulfillment in her work the five key legal essentials  when a one-on-one consultation with a lawyer is required  AS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE Website for the Online Legal Essentials course, Corinne's template store, and free downloads: https://www.onlinelegalessentials.ca/ Corinne's Podcast 'Get It In Writing': https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/get-it-in-writing-with-corinne-boudreau/id1615820391 ABOUT CORINNE  Corinne has a knack for making things practical and easy to implement. She enjoys sharing legal tips and stories on her podcast “Get it in Writing”. Being a lawyer since 2002 has given Corinne perspective and experience to boil things down to the essentials. Corinne is originally from Cape Breton Island and lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia with her spouse, Martin, two teenagers Enya and Owen and new rescue pup, Kiwi. Corinne’s favourite hobby is playing the guitar with her band “The Mother Pluckers”. Corinne's motto is "Work Hard. Have Fun. Give Back." Instagram//LinkedIn   ABOUT THIS PODCAST In the DECODE Project Podcast, sleep physician and psychiatrist Dr. Cara Ooi uncovers the insights, strategies, and tools that make the biggest difference in doing hard things and bringing about difficult change, starting with sleep and going from there.  Dr. Ooi created the DECODE Insomnia Clinic, a virtual clinic in Ontario, Canada that provides chronic insomnia treatment with the DECODE Insomnia Program and OHIP-covered consultation.  Music by Micheal Lerner   Website//Instagram//YouTube Take first steps to improve sleep: www.decodeinsomnia.com/start  Please rate, subscribe, and share with your friends & colleagues.    DISCLAIMER The content of this podcast provides general information and is not intended to replace medical advice from a qualified healthcare provider.  The provided content should not be relied upon for medical diagnosis or management.  Please direct questions or concerns to your physician and/or qualified health care provider. Copyright © DECODE Insomnia Inc. and Dr. Cara Ooi 2023

    35 min

  4. 2023-08-29

    51. Believing It's Possible with Physician Entrepreneur Dr. Sasha High

    In this episode, I speak with obesity medicine physician and entrepreneur Dr. Sasha High about The limitations of our public healthcare system in treating chronic disease and bringing about behavioural change  How her innovations have resulted in wildly improved patient outcomes as well as a life that is aligned with her core values of excellence and integrity Her journey as an entrepreneur and how it has taught her the fundamentals change and how to do hard things AS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE Programs: Best Weight for Women, Best Weight for Men, Binge Eating Recovery, The PCOS Solution https://www.sashahighmd.com High on Life Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/high-on-life/id1581084278 High on Life Podcast Episode #64,  Integrity to Self https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/64-integrity-to-self/id1581084278?i=1000610395389 High on Life Podcast Episode #62,  How Jen Lost 145 lbs https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/62-how-jen-lost-145-lbs/id1581084278?i=1000607089862 Free Stop Late Night Snacking course https://www.sashahighmd.com/stop-nighttime-snacking-old   ABOUT SASHA Dr. Sasha High is an Internist and Obesity Medicine Physician, who completed medical school and residency at the University of Toronto. She has additional training in nutrition, CBT, ACT and mindset coaching. Dr. High is the Founder of Best Weight and the High Metabolic Clinic, a Canada-wide multidisciplinary telemedicine weight management program for women. She is an international speaker, social media educator, and host of the High on Life podcast. Website//Instagram//TikTok//YouTube//Podcast    ABOUT THIS PODCAST In the DECODE Project Podcast, sleep physician and psychiatrist Dr. Cara Ooi uncovers the insights, strategies, and tools that make the biggest difference in doing hard things and bringing about difficult change, starting with sleep and going from there.  Dr. Ooi created the DECODE Insomnia Clinic, a virtual clinic in Ontario, Canada that provides chronic insomnia treatment with the DECODE Insomnia Program and OHIP-covered consultation.  Music by Micheal Lerner   Website//Instagram//YouTube Take first steps to improve sleep: www.decodeinsomnia.com/start  Please rate, subscribe, and share with your friends & colleagues.    DISCLAIMER The content of this podcast provides general information and is not intended to replace medical advice from a qualified healthcare provider.  The provided content should not be relied upon for medical diagnosis or management.  Please direct questions or concerns to your physician and/or qualified health care provider. Copyright © DECODE Insomnia Inc. and Dr. Cara Ooi 2023

    44 min

  5. 2023-08-22

    50. Perfectionism, the Entrepreneurial Mindset, and Impact with Melissa Kaufman

    In this episode, I speak with entrepreneurship teacher and author Melissa Kaufman about How we can all learn the entrepreneurial mindset and skills to have more agency and find more fulfillment in our work How to go from idea to execution What to expect from the process of bringing new ideas to life as well as common traps to avoid  MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE Flockrise, Melissa's new online community focused on the entrepreneurial mindset: www.flockrise.com Founded, Melissa's book: https://www.foundedbook.com/home Jia Jiang's TED talk "What I learned from 100 days of rejection": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vZXgApsPCQ ABOUT MELISSA Melissa Kaufman is an internationally recognized entrepreneurship expert, award-winning author, and has mentored thousands of students and entrepreneurs. Melissa was formerly the founding executive director of The Garage at Northwestern University, a pioneer in student entrepreneurship education and an internationally recognized entrepreneurship program. She is a former Googler, startup veteran, and entrepreneur with a decade of experience at consumer technology companies in Silicon Valley. She is also the author of the award-winning book Founded: The No B.S. Guide for Student Entrepreneurs. Melissa received her B.A. in computer science from Dartmouth https://www.linkedin.com/in/crounse/   ABOUT THIS PODCAST In the DECODE Project Podcast, sleep physician and psychiatrist Dr. Cara Ooi uncovers the insights, strategies, and tools that make the biggest difference in doing hard things and bringing about difficult change, starting with sleep and going from there.  Dr. Ooi created the DECODE Insomnia Clinic, a virtual clinic in Ontario, Canada that provides chronic insomnia treatment with the DECODE Insomnia Program and OHIP-covered consultation.  Music by Micheal Lerner   Website//Instagram//YouTube Take first steps to improve sleep: www.decodeinsomnia.com/start  Please rate, subscribe, and share with your friends & colleagues.    DISCLAIMER The content of this podcast provides general information and is not intended to replace medical advice from a qualified healthcare provider.  The provided content should not be relied upon for medical diagnosis or management.  Please direct questions or concerns to your physician and/or qualified health care provider. Copyright © DECODE Insomnia Inc. and Dr. Cara Ooi 2023

    47 min

  6. 2023-08-15

    49. Essentialism, Fear, and Persistence with Podcast Host Joe Ciccarone

    In this episode of the DECODE Project Podcast, I speak to podcast host Joe Ciccarone about key learnings from his work in sales, knowing when to quit, and the importance of learning to dance with fear. Joe Ciccarone is a husband, dad of three kids, Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, recovering blogger (Salesvibe.net & www.JoeCiccarone.com), and host of the Built Not Born Podcast. LinkedIn//YouTube ABOUT THIS PODCAST In the DECODE Project Podcast, sleep physician and psychiatrist Dr. Cara Ooi uncovers the insights, strategies, and tools that make the biggest difference in doing hard things and bringing about difficult change, starting with sleep and going from there.  Dr. Ooi created the DECODE Insomnia Clinic, a virtual clinic in Ontario, Canada that provides chronic insomnia treatment with the DECODE Insomnia Program and OHIP-covered consultation.  Music by Micheal Lerner   Website//Instagram//YouTube Take first steps to improve sleep: www.decodeinsomnia.com/start  Please rate, subscribe, and share with your friends & colleagues.    DISCLAIMER The content of this podcast provides general information and is not intended to replace medical advice from a qualified healthcare provider.  The provided content should not be relied upon for medical diagnosis or management.  Please direct questions or concerns to your physician and/or qualified health care provider. Copyright © DECODE Insomnia Inc. and Dr. Cara Ooi 2023

    46 min

  7. 2023-08-08

    48. Finding Time with Charting Coach Dr. Sarah Smith

    In this episode, I speak with Charting Coach and family physician Dr. Sarah Smith about how to create a sustainable work day so that there is time the rest of life.  ABOUT Dr. Sarah Smith is a rural Family Physician (including ER and inpatients) as well as the Charting Coach. Sarah is the Founder of the Charting Champions and Smarter Charting programs and has a passion for helping Physicians and Clinicians to create a sustainable clinical day and get home with their charting and paperwork done.  Website//Facebook//Instagram//LinkedIn SLEEP RESOURCES Get started: www.decodeinsomnia.com/start  To integrate sleep into your work:  www.decodeinsomnia.com/professionals  Please rate, subscribe, and share with your friends & colleagues.    ABOUT In the DECODE Project Podcast, sleep physician and psychiatrist Dr. Cara Ooi uncovers the insights, strategies, and tools that make the biggest difference in doing hard things and bringing about difficult change, starting with sleep and going from there.  Music by Micheal Lerner   Website//Instagram//YouTube DISCLAIMER The content of this podcast provides general information and is not intended to replace medical advice from a qualified healthcare provider.  The provided content should not be relied upon for medical diagnosis or management.  Please direct questions or concerns to your physician and/or qualified health care provider. Copyright © DECODE Insomnia Inc. and Dr. Cara Ooi 2023

    48 min

  8. 2023-08-01

    47. Bonus: Finding the Hero in the Journey with Dr. Darin Cairns (Full Conversation)

    In this episode, I speak with clinical psychologist Dr. Darin Cairns about the power of the stories we tell ourselves.  This is a bonus episode in which I share our full, largely unedited 2.5-hour conversation.   We discuss  Why stories exist  Why storytelling is essential but can also keep us stuck How Darin uses these concepts in his therapeutic work How Darin helps his clients translate these concepts into the real world to bring about meaningful change In this bonus episode, you'll also hear about Darin's fascinating work in autism spectrum disorders Darin's role in helping teachers find agency in the classroom.  What Darin would put in a TikTok video to make his work more accessible to the youth More about Darin’s origin story Want a shorter version of this episode? This week, I also will share a 1 hour episode (The Power of Story to Get Unstuck #46) with a compilation of the key clips from this conversation. In last week's episode (Sleep, Resilience and Agency #45), I shared a 15 minute clip from this conversation in which we discussed the critical role of sleep in bringing about meaningful change and moving towards the lives we want,  how fatigue influences the narratives we construct about ourselves, and how our beliefs about the value of sleep can undermine our ability to care for ourselves. ABOUT DARIN Dr. Darin Cairns has over 17 years experience in treating children, adults and families for a range of psychological disorders. Clinically, Darin has expertise in child, adolescent, family therapy and developmental disorders such as autism spectrum disorders. He also has extensive experience in adult mood disorders and works as a single expert witness. He was initially trained in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), Clinical Behaviour Analysis and Functional Analytic Psychotherapy. After many years working with developmental specialists and clinicians, his frustration at not being able to bridge the gap from ABA to complex behavioural and emotional domains led him to Relational Frame Theory (RFT). He has since applied Relational Frame Theory (RFT) to hundreds of developmental programs for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and let this inform his work with therapies developed from RFT such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and other third wave Cognitive Behavioural Approaches. TAKE THE FIRST STEPS TO IMPROVE SLEEP: www.decodeinsomnia.com/start  ABOUT In the DECODE Project Podcast, sleep physician and psychiatrist Dr. Cara Ooi uncovers the insights, strategies, and tools that make the biggest difference in doing hard things and bringing about difficult change, starting with sleep and going from there.  Dr. Ooi created the DECODE Insomnia Clinic, a virtual clinic in Ontario, Canada that provides chronic insomnia treatment with the DECODE Insomnia Program and OHIP-covered consultation.  Music by Micheal Lerner   Website//Instagram//YouTube Please rate, subscribe, and share with your friends & colleagues.    DISCLAIMER The content of this podcast provides general information and is not intended to replace medical advice from a qualified healthcare provider.  The provided content should not be relied upon for medical diagnosis or management.  Please direct questions or concerns to your physician and/or qualified health care provider. Copyright © DECODE Insomnia Inc. and Dr. Cara Ooi 2023

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Sleep physician, psychiatrist, and DECODE Insomnia creator Dr. Cara Ooi shares insights, strategies, and tools needed for change when change is difficult. While Season 1 was for parents of teens, season 2 is for professionals helping others do the hard stuff that matters. For sleep resources, visit decodeinsomnia.com or @decodeinsomnia on Instagram.

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