A Sense of Hope - By Helen Duyvestyn from One Life

Helen Duyvestyn (RN) from One Life
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'A Sense of Hope' is a podcast dedicated to inspiring resilience and fostering mental well-being. Join us as we explore the struggles we experience and uncover pathways to overcome adversity. Through insightful conversations and uplifting stories, we aim to break boundaries and instil a sense of hope in every listener. Helen is a Registered Nurse and life coach with a Master's in Health Science and an Advanced Diploma in Nursing, based in New Zealand. Helen is passionate about approaching wellness (especially mental health) from a holistic model of care.

  1. Dr Jo - a different approach to health care

    02/15/2025

    Dr Jo - a different approach to health care

    Dr Jo Battye is a New Zealand GP who has embraced a different approach to health care. Her journey has led her to breath work, psychedelic-assisted therapy training, plant medicine and other modalities that would not be considered 'mainstream medicine'. Tune in to listen to Jo - and how she wants to be the change she wants to see in the world.

    45 min
  2. Can nutrients change your life? Nutrients and Mental Health with Professor Julia Rucklidge

    12/21/2024

    Can nutrients change your life? Nutrients and Mental Health with Professor Julia Rucklidge

    Can nutrients change your life? Professor Julia Rucklidge has been studying the impact of nutrient supplementation on mental health for over 15 years. She became interested in the impact of micronutrients on mental health after hearing about Canadian families who were using nutrients to treat their children with Bipolar Disorder. So far - she has investigated micronutrients in the treatment of: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in children and adults, anxiety and stress in adults and children following the Christchurch earthquakes, insomnia, premenstrual syndrome, depression, addictions, emotion dysregulation and perinatal depression. Join us for this discussion on the remarkable impact that nutrients can have on mental health & well-being. You can also do a free online course with Julia here: https://www.edx.org/course/mental-health-and-nutrition

    1h 19m
  3. Helen Duyvestyn - an Interview with Audrey McCollough

    12/06/2024

    Helen Duyvestyn - an Interview with Audrey McCollough

    Audrey McCollough from Pivot Path (Empowering Nurses in Non-Bedside Careers) and I sit down to have a chat. Discover how Helen Duyvestyn transformed her psychiatric nursing career by challenging traditional mental health treatment approaches. This episode is perfect for nurses exploring non-bedside nursing jobs or interested in holistic health. Helen shares her journey from conventional psychiatric care to developing an evidence-based model centered on nutrition, sleep, and movement. ✨ Key Insights: -The limitations of traditional mental health treatments -How nutrition impacts mental wellbeing -Building a holistic approach to patient care -Transitioning from clinical to wellness-focused practice This time, I'm at the end of the questions! We discuss: - the issues and challenges of mainstream psychiatry - why I'm so passionate about 'a different approach' to mental health - why focusing on wellness is such an important part of creating a healthy human. - how diet, lifestyle and many other factors are so important when creating spaces for healing. If you are a mental health professional or someone who recieves mental health care - you will love this episode! You can also listen and watch via PivotPath at: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_G3VTgPlbQ&feature=youtu.be Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rethinking-traditional-psychiatry/id1761040718?i=1000679190782 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/29OJ8WKHEkObbWgsGKasqt?si=icbktp22SFqKWyN4YoPc0A&nd=1&dlsi=2fe8bd7084f34d19

    44 min
  4. Aaron - Trauma on the frontline - NZ Police

    11/09/2024

    Aaron - Trauma on the frontline - NZ Police

    Aaron is a New Zealand police officer who after two years working in the front line began to notice changes in his mood, behaviour & sleep patterns. He also started to experience flashbacks on his daily commute to and from work. According to statistics - symptoms like depression and PTSD affect up to 35% of New Zealand police - however recent statistics suggest that the number of police officers suffering from PTSD alone is up to 42%. Join us in the conversation about what it's like to be a police officer, the onset and symptoms of PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), the treatment Aaron used to reduce his symptoms and well as the day-to-day self-care that helps build resilience and foster well-being.

    1h 4m
  5. Sonya English - ICU nurse to health coach - moving the needle on chronic disease

    11/02/2024

    Sonya English - ICU nurse to health coach - moving the needle on chronic disease

    Sonya is a Registered Nurse who spent most of her career working in ICU (Intensive Care Unit). Noticing the decreasing age at which people were being admitted to hospital with preventative chronic disease - she decided she wanted to focus on a more preventative model and trained to be a health coach. Sonya is now a PREKURE master holistic health coach and transformative life coach. She also continues to work as a critical care patient at-risk nurse specialist. She holds a master's in health practice and her vast health experience affords a holistic approach to championing her client’s wellness. As a health coach, she believes working with her client’s vision and values to support their movement from where they are now to their desired goal is paramount. Her focus is on her clients’ strengths, their lifeworld and untapped awareness to move forward positively and sustainably. She specialises in mental fitness and metabolic health. You can find Sonya here: Website: https://www.sehealthcoaching.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonya-english-acc-icf-1b7652180/?originalSubdomain=nz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SonyaEnglishHealthCoaching/

    47 min
  6. This might make you flinch - with Ainsley Duyvestyn-Smith

    10/26/2024

    This might make you flinch - with Ainsley Duyvestyn-Smith

    In this podcast, we speak with Ainsley Duyvestyn-Smith. Ainsley is a New Zealand-born photographer, writer, activist and ancient history buff with a passion for travel and cultural exploration. Having lived in and traveled to over 40 countries, Ainsley combines her eye for documentary photography with a fine art approach, creating empowering portraits that capture the natural beauty of her subjects and aim to deconstruct narrow beauty ideals. Her work often focuses on underrepresented stories and global issues, and she is currently a finalist in the New Zealand Geographic Photography Awards. In 2019 Ainsley experienced several health events which led her to experience significant mental and physical health challenges. Over a number of years, Ainsley had frequent admissions to hospital, saw numerous health specialists, had surgery for endometriosis and experienced depression and chronic fatigue. This podcast is about her experience in the New Zealand health system, what helped her recover and how this has motivated her to change how women receive gynaecology care in New Zealand. Ainsley is pursuing a degree in Ancient History and Egyptology at Auckland University. You can find Ainsley here: https://www.ainsleydscreative.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ainsleydscreative Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ainsleydsphotography/

    51 min
  7. Rachael Sumner - Are psychedelics an untapped treatment solution for mental health?

    10/19/2024

    Rachael Sumner - Are psychedelics an untapped treatment solution for mental health?

    In this interview on the Sense of Hope Podcast - we speak to Rachael Sumner. Please note: This interview is not to be taken as medical advice and some of the substances discussed in this podcast are Class A drugs and remain illegal to possess in New Zealand and many other countries. Rachael is a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Auckland, School of Pharmacy. Her expertise is in using brain recording and blood analysis techniques to understand chemical changes in the brain. She has worked with LSD, ketamine, and scopolamine in the context of developing novel treatments for depression and is excited by the potential for microdosing psychedelics in this space. Rachael has a particular passion for women’s health and menstrual cycle-related disorders. This is a fascinating interview into the power that some substances may have in supporting the reduction of depression symptoms and other associated mental health issues. You can follow the work of Auckland University Neuro- Psycho- Pharmacology Research Group here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063748411949

    52 min
  8. Helen Gibbs - Trauma Informed Dietetics

    10/12/2024

    Helen Gibbs - Trauma Informed Dietetics

    Helen is one of a few New Zealand registered dietitians who practice privately. She is also one of the few dieticians who acknowledges, understands and practices trauma-informed care. Helen has developed a whole-person approach to dietetics, which evolved into a whanau-centred approach. The impact of trauma around food (being 'forced' to eat vegetables as a child for example) can impact a person's food choices into adulthood. Other non-food related trauma - can also impact a person's eating behaviours - especially if the person chooses food as a form of 'self-soothing'. Listen to Helen's story and approach to her work. You can find Helen here: https://dietconsulting.nz/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/helen-gibbs-dietitian?originalSubdomain=nz

    54 min
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'A Sense of Hope' is a podcast dedicated to inspiring resilience and fostering mental well-being. Join us as we explore the struggles we experience and uncover pathways to overcome adversity. Through insightful conversations and uplifting stories, we aim to break boundaries and instil a sense of hope in every listener. Helen is a Registered Nurse and life coach with a Master's in Health Science and an Advanced Diploma in Nursing, based in New Zealand. Helen is passionate about approaching wellness (especially mental health) from a holistic model of care.

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