Health with Heart with Dr Skye

Skye Scott

This podcast is a celebration of the purpose, capacity and magic of the human body and it’s ability to heal and take us to new places. Leading us through conversations with patients, people and specialists, I hope to bring you closer to the truth that the embodied experience of being human is a sacred one. Join me on a journey exploring integrative medicine, love, art and healing for our collective wellbeing.

  1. 2 days ago

    New hope in Psychiatry with Dr Joanna Taylor

    Dr Joanna Taylor is a clinical psychiatrist. Her clinical perspective is further enriched by her background in English literature and political philosophy. She is a generalist with a deep commitment to careful diagnosis and long-term patient care. She has particular interests in ADHD, bipolar disorder, hormonal mental health, psychotherapy, and the rapidly evolving field of interventional psychiatry. Dr Taylor has also played an important role in public mental health in South Africa. Following the Life Esidimeni tragedy, she served on Gauteng’s Mental Health Review Boards. She currently serves on the national SASOP Executive Committee’s Interventional Psychiatry Special Interest Group. In this wide-ranging conversation, we examine the limitations of some longstanding approaches to anxiety, mood and depression. We consider how symptoms might be understood not only as sources of distress, but also as signals and potential levers for meaningful change. We explore the deeper work of healing through psychotherapy and other adjunctive treatments. We discuss adolescent mental health, the pressures facing young people today, and the complexities and potential risks of early pharmaceutical intervention during a period of ongoing psychological, physical, and sexual development. Looking ahead with hope, we explore the promise of interventional psychiatry, including treatments such as transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and ketamine, and consider how these evolving options may offer new possibilities for people who have not responded to conventional treatments. Our conversation touches on the importance of approaching major life and hormonal transitions with awareness, curiosity, and compassion. This is a deeply refreshing and inclusive conversation with a psychiatrist who brings insight, humility, openness, and warmth to the difficult, but often profoundly rewarding landscape of her work. You can learn more about interventional psychiatry through Dr Taylor's co-founded practice, https://www.syntonic.me

  2. 31 Aug

    A Prostate Cancer Journey with Dr David Illos

    Dr David Illos is a family doctor with a special interest in addiction medicine and surgical disciplines. He is well loved for his humour, wit and gentle strength. In this episode, he shares vulnerably about his personal journey with Prostate Cancer. A component of his treatment plan has been testosterone receptor blocker therapy; essentially starving his body of any once of testosterone. Sometimes we forget to reflect on what our treatments might take from our patients. This powerful perspective is sobering, inspiring and thought provoking. My favourite part is right at the end, so I hope you get to it. This episode is important for anyone navigating their mortality, their own health challenges and also, for anyone who offers care to patients who may be experiencing the effects of low hormone levels, both men and women. To book an appointment or connect with Dr Illos, you can email david@drdavidillos.com

  3. 10 Aug

    Peptides for Longevity? Separating the Evidence from the Hype with Dr Anton Meyberg

    In this episode, I speak with Dr Anton Meyberg, a Johannesburg-based specialist physician, pulmonologist and intensivist at Linksfield Clinic. His career spans private practice, intensive care, public education and medical media. He also works with schools to raise awareness about the dangers of vaping and has used radio and podcasting to make complex health topics more accessible. We explore the habits that shape long-term health, Dr Meyberg’s own journey, and his holistic approach to medicine. Our conversation covers exercise, supplements, vaccines, statins, metformin and the emerging role of peptides in medicine, longevity and aesthetics. We also examine the limitations of the available evidence, the risks of the grey market, and why responsible sourcing and appropriate medical supervision matter. Beyond medicine, Dr Meyberg is a lifelong learner, an avid whisky collector and a die-hard Liverpool supporter. This is a wide-ranging, safety-first conversation about cutting through the hype, asking better questions and taking a more informed approach to living well for longer. This episode is intended for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. #longevity #peptides #healthwithheart #wellbeing #healtheducation

  4. 2 Aug

    Insomnia, Sleeping Drugs and Dementia: The Science of Sleep with Dr Benji Ozinsky

    In this episode, Dr Benji Ozinsky joins me for a fascinating exploration of sleep, insomnia and the brain. We unpack sleep architecture, the roles of REM and deep sleep, and why sedation is not necessarily the same as restorative sleep. We also examine sleeping tablets and other sedative drugs, their benefits and limitations, and the risks associated with long-term use. Dr Ozinsky explains CBT-I (cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia), why it is considered a leading treatment for chronic insomnia, and what the relationship between disrupted sleep, ageing and dementia may reveal about brain health. Whether you struggle with insomnia, prescribe sleep medication or simply want to understand what happens after you close your eyes, this conversation offers a clear, evidence-informed guide to the science of better sleep. Topics include: insomnia, sleep architecture, REM sleep, deep sleep, sedatives, sleeping tablets, sleep medication, CBT-I, dementia, ageing, memory, hormone health, sleep deprivation and brain health. This episode is for education only and does not replace individual medical advice.

  5. 27 Jul

    Psychology, conscious awareness and spirituality with Nevern Subermoney

    In this episode, Nevern Subermoney, clinical psychologist, content creator and public speaker, shares his insights on how to live a more joyful and contented life. We traverse theology, spirituality and the stories that we use to make sense of our worlds. Using different embodiment practices, we can shift our conscious awareness and break cycles of worry and rumination. Nevern shares some very thought provoking insights into how social media and technology are changing our mental health and how we can respond to this very present reality. His gentle nature and grounding voice are sure to have you all feeling calmer instantly. You can read more about Nevern and his work at https://www.toolsfromtherapy.com

  6. 3 Jul

    Conflict for healing and transformation, embracing death and loss for life, with Myrna Lewis

    Myrna Lewis is a clinical psychologist and an inspiration. Fresh off of her experience at Africa Burn, we explored her fascinating early life story, how that galvanised her passion for psychology, mental health literacy, collective change and using conflict as a tool for reconnection. This multifaceted conversation traverses everything from psychedelics to leveraging loss and death for aliveness, the paradoxes that are implicit in all of life and how we are beginning to think about mental health and it's treatment differently. You can read more about Myrna and her incredible international work at Lewis Deep Democracy, https://www.lewisdeepdemocracy.com

  7. 21 Jun

    From the Emergency room to Menopause, Dr Bianca Visser's personal story

    Dr Bianca Visser is a brilliant emergency medicine specialist. She spent years working on the frontline of emergency medicine, thriving in a world driven by urgency, adrenaline, and high-stakes, life and death decision-making. Like many healthcare professionals, she was trained to put patients first, push through exhaustion, and keep going no matter the personal cost. What she wasn't prepared for was her own experience of premature menopause following a hysterectomy; and the profound impact it would have on her health, identity, family life, and understanding of medicine and healing itself. In this candid and deeply personal conversation, Dr Bianca shares how her own health journey led her to become a certified menopause expert and advocate. She reflects on the culture of healthcare, the dangers of chronic stress and work addiction, and the sacrifices many high achievers make in pursuit of professional success. Together, we explore the reality that menopause remains significantly underrepresented in medical training, leaving both doctors and patients navigating this transition with limited knowledge and support. Honest, vulnerable, and inspiring, Dr Visser's story is a powerful reminder of what can happen when we stop chasing the next adrenaline rush and start listening to what our bodies have been trying to tell us all along. For healthcare professionals, workaholics, and anyone striving to balance ambition with wellbeing, this conversation offers both a wake-up call and a hopeful path forward. You can book an online appointment with Dr Bianca Visser for expert support in navigating your own (peri)menopause transition at www.hormoneswithheart.co.za

  8. 1 Jun

    Screening Radiology with Dr Mitch Kaplan of Scanforlife

    Dr Mitch Kaplan is a specialist radiologist and the founder of Scanforlife, he is a highly respected radiologist with a particular interest in screening radiology and the role it plays in early disease detection and preventive healthcare. Screening radiology focuses on identifying disease in people who are well and symptom-free, with the aim of detecting conditions such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, and other serious illnesses at their earliest and most treatable stages. Scanforlife does not recommend blanket screening and selecting patients for referral appropriately refines the results that are yielded. In this conversation, Dr Kaplan helps us understand the important distinction between screening and diagnostic radiology, who may benefit from screening, the limitations and controversies surrounding screening programmes, and how advances in imaging technology are changing the landscape of preventive medicine and longevity and healthspan. Whether you're a healthcare professional or simply interested in taking a more proactive approach to your health, this discussion offers valuable insights into the growing role of screening radiology in modern healthcare.

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This podcast is a celebration of the purpose, capacity and magic of the human body and it’s ability to heal and take us to new places. Leading us through conversations with patients, people and specialists, I hope to bring you closer to the truth that the embodied experience of being human is a sacred one. Join me on a journey exploring integrative medicine, love, art and healing for our collective wellbeing.

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