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Clear the air

Hosted by Dr Angela Lim, Clearhead co-founder and medical doctor, Clear the Air is a mental health and wellbeing podcast covering those experiences in your life or questions you have that you feel too vulnerable to share with those around you. We speak with experts to share the science behind what you’re experiencing and explore the answers to those questions. Together we get real and raw on the existential questions covering mental health and wellbeing that have puzzled humans for millennia. Follow the podcast to get notified as we drop new episodes monthly. Clearhead is an innovative employee wellbeing platform with a social mission to ensure personalised mental health and wellbeing support is accessible to everyone. Making it easier for you to build self-awareness and be guided to either digital self-help tools or book therapy on the Clearhead platform when and where you need it. Have a burning question about mental health that you want us to answer? Email us at contact@myclearhead.com, or visit our website: www.myclearhead.com

  1. 28: Understanding Mental Health Disorders and Neurodivergence with Professor Marie Bismark

    3 DE NOV.

    28: Understanding Mental Health Disorders and Neurodivergence with Professor Marie Bismark

    The human brain is an incredibly complex organ. We are all wired to process emotions, thoughts, and behaviours differently due to a range of factors, including our genetics and the environment. Sometimes, individuals develop serious mental health disorders such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, or are considered neurodivergent, with neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism or ADHD. Learning how to understand the way that these experiences shape us is crucial to our overall wellbeing, which is why we are joined by our expert guest, Marie Bismark, to unpack all the nuances behind diagnosing mental health disorders and the best ways to manage them.  Marie’s biography: Professor Marie Bismark is a psychiatrist, public health physician, and health lawyer. She divides her time between New Zealand and Australia. In addition to her clinical work, Marie leads a research team at the University of Melbourne, focusing on the interface between patient safety and clinician wellbeing. She serves as a Director of several health sector organisations including the Royal Women’s Hospital and Summerset aged care. Marie completed a Harkness Fellowship at Harvard and her research has influenced regulatory policy in Australia and internationally. In this episode, we dive deep into answering the following thorny questions: 0:00 - Intro  2:35 - What is the definition of a mental health disorder? 3:40 - What is bipolar disorder? 7:35 - What is schizophrenia? 9:55 - What is the role of medication and therapy in mental health treatment? 12:40 - What is the role of the social determinants of health in developing mental health illness? 14:00 - What are the causes of mental health disorders? 15:55 - Why is developing self-awareness is the first step towards treatment? 19:40 - Are there tests that can be done to confirm a mental health diagnosis? 22:10 - How to determine the severity of a mental illness? 26:10 - The role of family in supporting mentally unwell individuals 28:05 - How should we be supporting caregivers? 29:45 - What are the challenges and strengths of being neurodiverse? (Autism and ADHD) 33:25 - What can workplaces do to support neurodiverse individuals? 35:00 - How to best manage your ADHD to optimise functioning 37:25 - How to best manage your Autism to optimise functioning 38:50 - What happens if you are misdiagnosed 42:05 - Why neurodiverse individuals often also have mental illness 45:35 - The over-medicalisation of normal emotional responses 48:30 - Why Marie decided to become a psychiatrist 50:45 - What are the consequences of untreated mental health illness 54:35 - What workplaces can do to support employees’ mental wellbeing and resilience  56:40 - What is Marie’s one wellbeing practice? 57:20 - What is the role of nutrition and lifestyle changes to maintain mental wellbeing? Learn more about Marie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marie-bismark-2397831b/ Learn more about Clearhead: https://www.myclearhead.com/

    1h

  2. 1 DE OUT.

    27: Eating Disorders: Recovery Journey with Genevieve Mora

    Over the last 5 years, hospital visits related to eating disorders has doubled, and those being diagnosed are getting younger and often presenting with a more serious condition. The reasons for why someone develops an eating disorder is a complicated process with biological, psychological, genetic and social-cultural factors at play. It is also important to acknowledge that it is also a long and difficult process when supporting a loved one on their recovery journey. In this episode, we will hear from Genevieve Mora as she shares her personal journey to recovery and her advice for any individuals dealing with an eating disorder. Genevieve’s biography: Genevieve spent most of her teenage years trying to managing both her OCD and anorexia nervosa. As part of her recovery, she has made it her mission to offer hope to those who are struggling themselves. Genevieve co-founded Voices of Hope, and through this platform, she uses her lived experience to show people that recovery is possible and that there is no shame in having a mental illness. Genevieve is the author of ‘Bite Back - a compassionate guide to navigating Eating Disorders,’ and the co-creator of Love your Kite, an eating disorder resource app. Alongside Jazz Thornton, her cofounder, she was named in 2023 Forbes Asia 30 under 30. In this episode, we dive deep into answering the following thorny questions: 0:00 - Intro  2:25 - How did Gen’s mental illness journey begin? 5:00 - Why did Gen develop Anorexia Nervosa? 8:55 - What were the challenges Gen faced while having an eating disorder? 11:25 - What was the turning point towards her recovery? 13:45 - Why the denial phase prevents recovery from an eating disorder 15:25 - Did Gen feel judged about her mental illness? 17:00 - What is a typical recovery journey? 19:35 - How to help individuals move past the pre-contemplative (denial) phase 21:35 - How to avoid unhelpful language when supporting someone who is struggling with an eating disorder 24:15 - Are there more young men struggling with eating disorders? 25:45 - Has Gen experience relapses after recovery? 28:00 - Is recovery based only from the perspective of the individual going through the mental illness, or from the perspective of the people supporting them? 31:40 - What Gen does to stay mentally well 33:45 - What parents can do to try and prevent their child from develop an eating disorder  37:00 - What has Gen learnt from running a charity about the community's mental health and lived experiences? 39:45 - What is the role that workplaces can play in supporting individuals? 41:00 - Why did Gen develop an eating disorder resource app? 43:30 - What did Gen learn after people starting using her app? 45:20 - What is Gen hopeful about the eating disorder space? 46:17 - What is Gen’s message to those who are supporting loved ones struggling with an eating disorder? 47:20 - Is there any difference for those who are overeating compared to those who are restricting their intake? 49:00 - What is Gen’s one wellbeing practice? Learn more about Gen: https://thevoicesofhope.org/pages/team https://www.linkedin.com/in/genevieve-mora-a02948174/?originalSubdomain=nz Helpful resource: (Genevieve's book) https://www.penguin.co.nz/books/bite-back-9781776950447 Learn more about Clearhead: https://www.myclearhead.com/

    50min

  3. 25 DE AGO.

    26: Eliminating Toxic Workplace Dynamics with David Emerald Womeldorff

    Have you ever been in a conflict with someone and came out feeling like a victim? Or do you find yourself in dysfunctional relationships where communication between each other is difficult? Whether at work or at home, you might find yourself trapped in the dreaded Karpman drama triangle. In psychology, it is used to describe a cycle where we can find ourselves in one of these 3 common roles the "victim," "persecutor" or "rescuer." In this episode, our guest David Emerald Womeldorff will dive into how you can learn to escape the Drama Triangle and feel more empowered in your communication and relationships.  David’s biography: Drawing on over 30 years of experience in in leadership development, leading through change, self-leadership, and employee engagement, David is the author of 2 best-selling books, The Power of TED (The Empowerment Dynamic), as well as 3 Vital Questions: Transforming Workplace Drama. Both of his books draw on his extensive experience in the field, and David also served for 20 years as a senior consultant for The Leadership Circle and as an Executive Coach at the University of Notre Dame's Executive Leadership Program. He shares his frameworks to inspires individuals and organisations to reach new levels of collaboration through empowering relationships and work from an outcome-focused and passion-powered orientation. In this episode, we dive deep into answering the following thorny questions: 0:00 - Intro 2:25 - How did David get started? 5:35 - What is the difference between victimization and victimhood? 8:00 - What is the karpman drama triangle? 9:55 - How can you break free of the drama triangle (The Empowerment Dynamic)? 13:00 - Why focusing on outcomes instead of which version of current reality is correct is key. 15:40 - What are the 3 vital questions to end workplace conflict? 18:45 - How can you shift from a reactive response to problems to a more empowering response instead? 24:35- What are the common causes of workplace drama? 26:00 - What are the 3 reactive strategies to challenges that are unhelpful? 29:20 - How can you stop yourself from being reactive to problems? 31:30 - How to create more positive relationship dynamics 34:07 - How do you develop leaders in the workplace 38:35 - What are the characteristics of high performing leaders? 42:50 - How to give constructive feedback from a growth mindset? 45:15 - What happens if the person receiving the feedback is being defensive 48:40 - How can individual employees create psychological safety in their workplace culture 52:10 - When is conflict at work unhealthy 55:00 - Are there generational differences to consider in workplace drama 56:55 - How can you effectively lead those who are neurodiverse 59:00 - What is David’s one wellbeing practice? Learn more about David: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-emerald-womeldorff-bab4494/ Helpful resource: https://theempowermentdynamic.com/about/

    59min

  4. 23 DE JUL.

    25: Anger & Emotional Management with Dr. Christian Conte

    Life is full of ups and downs, and it can be easy to let the bad things that are happening to you result in negative emotions that completely take over. Have you ever felt out of control with your anger or had very intrusive thoughts? Or you have been thinking about how you can better regulate your emotions? If so, this is the episode for you! Our guest today is Dr Cristian Conte, who will share with us some simple techniques behind anger management to help you calmly cope with the trials of everyday life, which can make a world of difference to your wellbeing.  Christian’s Biography:  Dr. Christian Conte is a world-renowned Level-V anger management expert, a licensed professional counsellor and author of a dozen books. From working with celebrities to hall of fame athletes, from elite military personnel to people on death row and everyone in between, Dr. Conte has spent over 25 years helping people deal with their anger. Although Dr. Conte specialises in working with some of the most dangerous individuals on the planet, his passion now is in training others in how to communicate effectively, regardless of the intensity of the situation. Helping you speak in ways that can overcome other people’s ego and defensiveness in order to be heard. In this episode, we dive deep into answering the following thorny questions: 0:00 - Intro  2:10 - How did Christian get started? 4:00 - What is anger management? 5:00 - How do you know if you have a problem with anger? 11:10 - What are the different level of consciousness that we act from?  17:20 - Why having an expectation of how things “should be” is what will trigger our anger response. 18:20 - Bridging the gap between expectation and reality by using accurate language and compassion 22:15 - What is Yield Theory? 24:37 - Do rich and famous people have the same difficulties managing their anger? 26:55 - How to get people to apply knowledge into action when managing their anger. 32:45 - How do you deal with violent people or abusive relationships? 35:00 - How to communicate in a way that doesn’t trigger someone's anger and be heard. 41:35 - How can we best parent a child with anger issues? 47:30 - Why your physical state affects your mental state. 48:45 - The role of setting realistic expectations in anger management. 51:40 - How to maintain realistic expectations in the context of social media comparisons. 53:55 - Is it normal if someone is not expressing their emotions? 57:40 - What is Christian’s one wellbeing practice? Learn more about Dr. Christian Conte: https://www.drchristianconte.com/about/ Learn more about Clearhead: https://www.myclearhead.com/

    1h1min

  5. 20 DE JUN.

    24: The Highs and Lows of Parenthood with Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart

    Parenting is one of the most difficult yet rewarding jobs in the world. While raising children to be the best versions of themselves is exciting and fulfilling, the hours spent worrying about their wellbeing and their future can take a huge toll. This is why it’s important to understand your children the best you can, so you can spend more time feeling confident about how to guide them, and less time feeling stressed. In this episode, Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart will join us to discuss the highs and lows of parenthood and how to help your children thrive, even if they are currently struggling with mental illness.  Ann-Louise’s biography: Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart, PsyD, ABPP, is a paediatric psychologist, parenting coach, wife of 25 years, and mother of 2 children with over 17 years of experience in the field. She specialises in helping overwhelmed parents to better understand their children and teenagers. She has presented to numerous media outlets, schools and corporations around the globe. Additionally, Dr. Lockhart is a freelance writer for PBS Kids for Parents and a contributor for The Gottman Institute. Dr. Lockhart also serves as a Review Board Member for Verywell Family and Parents.  In this episode, we dive deep into answering the following thorny questions:   0:00 - Intro 2:20 - How did Ann-Louise get started? 6:18 - What does it mean to be a parenting coach? 8:25 - Where to find trustworthy information on parenting? 10:58 - Debunking common parenting myths. 13:05 - Why young people are less resilient today? 16:40 - How being a new parent affects your mental health. 19:05 - How to feel less guilty and find the balance as a working parent? 23:13 - Are there additional challenges of being a single parent? 25:08 - How can HR / employers provide support to employees who are parents? 28:17 - Is there a rise in mental illness in young people today? 31:33 - How parents and teachers can best support children with mental illness. 34:22 - When should you get a mental health professional to help your child? 36:10 - What can we learn from high performing athletes like Simone biles who took a mental health break? 38:05 - How do you know when to take a break vs pushing through to develop grit?  42:52 - What are extra considerations for parents who's child has ADHD? 45:45 - Why have we seen a rise in ADHD diagnosis? 49:15 - How do you know whether your child has ADHD or a different mental health diagnosis? 52:55 - What should you do when you feel exhausted as a parent? 55:55 - How do you manage having a different parenting style to your partner? 58:25 - What can you do to help your child open up? 1:00:43 - What is Ann-Louise’s one wellbeing practice? Learn more about Dr. Lockhart: https://www.anewdaysa.com/meet-the-team Learn more about Clearhead: https://www.myclearhead.com/

    1h2min

  6. 22 DE MAI.

    23: The Power of Sport and LGBTQ+ Representation with Jason Ball

    Sport: It is about so much more than just physical fitness. It is also excellent for your mental health and can provide you with a sense of belonging and community through being part of a team. This is why is it important that everyone has access to being able to play a sport, regardless of their gender or sexuality. In today’s episode we will delve into the benefits of playing a sport, but also what we can do to make it more inclusive for the LGBTQ+ community. Our guest today is Jason ball, one of the first openly gay Aussie Rules players in Australia which was a game changer in this hyper-masculine sport. He’s been named Young Australian of the Year for his advocacy work in promoting equality for LGBTQ+ players, and has undertaken ambassador roles with Beyond Blue, the Safe Schools Coalition, the Victorian Pride Centre, and the Human Rights Arts & Film Festival, just to name a few! In this episode, he will share with us why it was initially difficult to accept his sexuality and his journey of coming out, and what we can do to make it easier for others to share their true identity both at home and at work. In this episode, we dive deep into answering the following thorny questions: 0:00 - Intro 2:10 - How Jason Ball got started in playing professional sport 3:55 - The benefits of playing sport on your mental health  6:50 - The role of diet on your physical and mental health  8:10 - How to deal with pressure when playing professional sport  10:30 - Why Jason's sexuality initially caused him to leave his sporting career  14:30 - What made Jason finally come out with his true identity  20:55 - How to deal with a negative response when coming out 23:35 - The unique mental health challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community  25:30 - How to reduce discrimination towards the LGBTQ+ community 28:35 - What is needed to create a more inclusive environment for the LGBTQ+ community  33:04 - How can one be an ally?  36:15 - How do we know we have created an inclusive society? 38:55 - Why is representation important? 41:30 - What is toxic masculinity? 45:00 - How to challenge gender stereotypes 47:06 - When should LGBTQ people seek professional help and what are available services in Australia? 50:30 - What has Jason learnt about managing stress and negative emotions? 52:45 - What is Jason's one message to those who are questioning their identity and their allies 54:00 - What is Jason's one wellbeing practice Learn more about Jason here: https://jasonball.com.au/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrjasonball/ Learn more about Clearhead: https://www.myclearhead.com/

    55min

  7. 27 DE MAR.

    22: Managing Menopause with Dr. Linda Dear

    Menopause is a significant life transition that 50% of the population goes through, but often is not talked about enough, especially in the workplace. Aside from physical symptoms, menopause can also have a big impact on your mental health. In this episode, we’ll be learning what is menopause and how to manage it both in your personal and work lives. Dr Linda Dear MBBS, FRNZCGP, BA (Hons) Psychology, DRCOG, NCMP. Linda is a specialist GP and Menopause Doctor, trained in the UK and based in New Zealand. She currently runs a private menopause clinic called Menodoctor and sees women from all over the country for specialist consultations. She has also created New Zealand and Australia’s largest survey on menopause and runs menopause training and education service for workplaces. In this episode, we dive deep into answering the following thorny questions: 0:00 - Intro 2:05 - What was Linda's journey to becoming a menopause doctor? 3:50 - What is menopause? 6:15 - What age does menopause start? 8:50 - How do you know if you are experiencing menopause? 10:50 - What are menopause-related mental health symptoms? 14:04 - What can you do to manage the menopause-related mental health symptoms? 17:50 - How does Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) work? 22:15 - How long should you stay on HRT? 24:40 - How do you treat vaginal symptoms related to menopause? 26:10 - What lifestyle changes improve the transition through menopause? 32.37 - How does menopause impact someone at work and how can organisations support them? 37:40 - How can managers better support employees who are experiencing menopause? 41:50 - What resources are available to assist workplaces to better support employees experiencing menopause? 44:10 - Can men also experience menopause? 47:30 - Are there higher risk groups that will experience a more difficult perimenopausal period? 51:45 - Are there special considerations organisations with a predominantly female workforce need to be aware of? 54:40 - What is a menopause policy? 57:09 - What are the key findings from the largest menopause survey? 1:00:50 - What is Linda's one wellbeing practice? Learn more about Linda: https://menodoctor.com/pages/about https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindamdear/?originalSubdomain=nz  Helpful resources: Perimenopausal or Menopausal Quiz: https://menodoctor.com/pages/about#quiz-qrHPoP Learn more about Clearhead: https://www.myclearhead.com/

    1h2min

  8. 21 DE FEV.

    21: Overcoming Addiction with Dr. Kenneth Leonard

    Addiction is a major global issue. While it may be seen as ‘part of our culture’ to use alcohol or even recreational drugs to unwind and celebrate important milestones, substance abuse often goes unnoticed until it has already taken a toll on our relationships, safety, and mental health. Whereby, the Alcohol and drug foundation states that 1 in 3 adults drink alcohol at levels that put them at risk of alcohol-related disease or injury. In this episode, we’ll be unpacking how and why people become addicted to substances, and what we can do to help people overcome addiction. Kenenth’s biography: Dr. Kenneth Leonard is the Director of the Clinical Institute on Addictions, and Research Professor in Psychiatry at the University at Buffalo Medical School in New York. He is a member of multiple research journals' editorial boards and various research organisations specialising in alcoholism. Kenneth is internationally recognised for his research on the impact of substance abuse on relationships and has published more than 200 articles, including on the topic of alcohol's influence on domestic violence and child development, and the role of family in the prevention and treatment of addiction. In this episode, we dive deep into answering the following thorny questions: 0:00 - Intro 2:30 - Why Kenneth started his research on alcoholism? 3:40 - What causes addiction? 5:55 - What is considered heavy and regular drinking? 8:10 - Who is susceptible to addiction? 9.50 - Why do people self medicate with drugs and alcohol? 11:28 - What is the first step to reducing our dependency on using substances? 13:53 - How to assess your level of addiction? 15:07 - Negative impact of alcohol on marriages and child development. 18:35 - Role of marriage and childbirth in reducing addiction. 20:25 - What are the advantages of children with secure attachment? 21:50 - How you social environment influences your level of addiction. 23:45 - How to build self awareness about your level of addiction? 25:40 - Why we should not protect our loved ones from the consequences of their addiction. 27:22 - Tips on how to approach people about their drinking. 29:15 - When should you approach them about their drinking? 34:55 - How many times do people need treatment before they recover? 35:37 - What are the treatment options out there? 39:25 - How to put a plan in place to prevent relapse 44:51 - Cold turkey vs gradual reduction 46.33 - What can you do if rehab hasn't worked 47:50 - Are there generational differences in substance abuse 50:00 - What to know about cannabis use 51:57 - what government policies can help with reducing substance abuse? 53:13 - What is the role of alcohol in domestic violence 56:12 - What is Ken's one wellbeing practice? Learn more about Kenneth: Website: www.buffalo.edu/cria Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UBResearchInstituteonAddictions?ref=hi Twitter: https://twitter.com/UB_RIA Helpful resources: Check Your Drinking Tool: https://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/checkyourdrinking/index.html Learn more about Clearhead: https://www.myclearhead.com/

    57min
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Hosted by Dr Angela Lim, Clearhead co-founder and medical doctor, Clear the Air is a mental health and wellbeing podcast covering those experiences in your life or questions you have that you feel too vulnerable to share with those around you. We speak with experts to share the science behind what you’re experiencing and explore the answers to those questions. Together we get real and raw on the existential questions covering mental health and wellbeing that have puzzled humans for millennia. Follow the podcast to get notified as we drop new episodes monthly. Clearhead is an innovative employee wellbeing platform with a social mission to ensure personalised mental health and wellbeing support is accessible to everyone. Making it easier for you to build self-awareness and be guided to either digital self-help tools or book therapy on the Clearhead platform when and where you need it. Have a burning question about mental health that you want us to answer? Email us at contact@myclearhead.com, or visit our website: www.myclearhead.com

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    Clearhead
  • Anos de atividade
    2022 - 2024
  • Episódios
    30
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