Coping with COVID-19 by Dr. Allie Dr. Allie Sharma

Aseem Giri has over twenty years of experience as an entrepreneur, private equity investor and investment banker and is creator and Host of the ACHiEVE podcast. 

Listen to Dr. Allie in conversation with Aseem Giri as they speak on transitions relating to Hospitality & Immersive Meditation, Podcasting and Family.

When COVID hit, Aseem's three main roles were as CFO at a Production Company, CFO at Maecenas (www.maecenas.co), a blockchain-based fractional art ownership platform based in Singapore and CEO of Harmony Media, purveyors of immersive meditation.  Aseem has founded and sold three health and wellness businesses. He is also fond of art, serving as Art Advisor and/or Finance Advisor to art-related businesses.  During the COVID-19 pandemic, Aseem launched the ACHiEVE podcast and loves sharing journeys of facing adversity and overcoming obstacles through his guests' stories. 

This interview was recorded in August 2020.  

Please note that the contents of Coping with COVID-19 by Dr. Allie are for informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on Coping with COVID-19.

As always, if you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you’re having suicidal thoughts, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to talk to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area at any time (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline). If you are located outside the United States, call your local emergency line immediately.

Thank you for listening to Coping with COVID-19 by Dr. Allie.  Coping with COVID-19 by Dr. Allie is brought to you by Mind Studios.

Links:

Website for Aseem Giri's ACHiEVE Podcast: https://achievepodcast.com/

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Dr. Lloyd Sederer is a psychiatrist extraordinaire, public health doctor, medical journalist and prolific writer and author who is coming onto the podcast today in light of the recent publications of his memoir: INK STAINED FOR LIFE - COMING OF AGE IN THE 1950s: A BRONX TALE.

Listen to Dr. Allie in conversation with Dr. Lloyd Sederer as they speak on his transition from scientific writer to writing for public consumption and more.

Dr. Lloyd Sederer is an Adjunct Professor at the Columbia University, Mailman School of Public Health and Director of Columbia Psychiatry Media. Dr. Sederer served for 12 years as the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of the New York State Office of Mental Health, the nation’s largest state mental health system, where he continues as Distinguished Psychiatrist Advisor. He has been Executive Deputy Commissioner for Mental Hygiene Services in New York City (the “chief” psychiatrist for NYC), Medical Director and Executive Vice President of McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA (a Harvard teaching hospital), and Director of the Division of Clinical Services for the American Psychiatric Association. He has led the mental health disaster responses to 9/11 (as mental health commissioner in NYC), called Project Liberty, Hurricane Sandy and other disasters.

He has published seven books for professional audiences and six books for lay audiences, as well as 500 articles in medical journals, non-medical publications and book, film, TV and theatre review.

This interview was recorded in October 2020.  Dr. Sederer is also a guest in Season 1.

Please note that the contents of Coping with COVID-19 by Dr. Allie are for informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on Coping with COVID-19.

As always, if you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you’re having suicidal thoughts, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to talk to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area at any time (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline). If you are located outside the United States, call your local emergency line immediately.

Thank you for listening to Coping with COVID-19 by Dr. Allie.  Coping with COVID-19 by Dr. Allie is brought to you by Mind Studios.

Links:

Website for Dr. Lloyd Sederer: www.askdrlloyd.com

Bongo Media Project: https://bongo-focus-videos.herokuapp.com/s/bongo

Dr. Sederer’s NY Times piece in 2010: https://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/24/opinion/24iht-edsederer24.html

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Dr. Amee Patrawalla is a pulmonologist specializing in critical care with a special focus on tuberculosis who worked through the initial surge of the pandemic in the North East of the United States in 2020.

Listen to Dr. Allie in conversation with Dr. Amee Patrawalla as they speak on her transitions through the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dr. Amee Patrawalla is a pulmonologist specializing in critical care with a special focus on tuberculosis. She is currently Associate Professor in the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School.  She completed her training in Internal Medicine at Boston Medical Center and Pulmonary/Critical Care at NYU Medical Center.  She holds a Medical Degree from Mount Sinai School of Medicine and a Master’s in Public Health from NYU.

Her main interests are in the care and management of patients with Tuberculosis, an infectious disease that most commonly affects the lungs and is spread from person to person via air; and medical education and in the advanced training of pulmonary and critical care fellows.  She enjoys working with medical students, residents and fellows and helping guide them in their careers.

The views expressed by Dr. Patrawalla are her own and not those of the institutions which she is affiliated with.  This interview was recorded in mid-October 2020.

Please note that the contents of Coping with COVID-19 by Dr. Allie are for informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on Coping with COVID-19.

As always, if you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you’re having suicidal thoughts, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to talk to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area at any time (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline). If you are located outside the United States, call your local emergency line immediately.

Thank you for listening to Coping with COVID-19 by Dr. Allie.  Coping with COVID-19 by Dr. Allie is brought to you by Mind Studios.

Links:

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Tootsie Olan is a NYC based choreographer, dancer, yogi and entrepreneur. She works in television, theater, concert stages and the fitness industry.

Listen to Dr. Allie in conversation with Tootsie Olan as they speak on her career transitions through the COVID-19 pandemic from dancer and choreographer turned digital.

Tootsie leads her own curated dance and yoga retreats domestically and abroad, sharing her loves of travel, culture, food, dance and yoga with her worldwide community, an experience that pierces and ignites lives with meaning.

Realizing that the average non-performer does not get to experience the legitimate thrill of dancing and performing, Tootsie created her signature dance fitness class, danceFLOORED, taking the NYC fitness scene by storm more than 15 years ago with classes daily bursting at the seams.  She leads workshops and master classes for ALL levels, igniting petrified non-dancers and professional dancers alike, to move like they never have before.  

Since COVID-19 pandemic, Tootsie created her digital studio, an online home for people to experience her classes and conversations anytime, from anywhere.

Tootsie’s work spans across MTV, HBO, USA, WB, UPN, Metro, ESPN, NBC, Today Show, Trina Turk, Athleta, and Lululemon.  Tootsie graduated from Cornell University.  She is a motivational speaker and sweat-loving catalyst for personal change.  She is mom to three, wife to one and generally hungry for all that life will give her.

Please note that the contents of Coping with COVID-19 by Dr. Allie are for informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on Coping with COVID-19.

As always, if you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you’re having suicidal thoughts, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to talk to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area at any time (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline). If you are located outside the United States, call your local emergency line immediately.

Thank you for listening to Coping with COVID-19 by Dr. Allie.  Coping with COVID-19 by Dr. Allie is brought to you by Mind Studios.

Links:

Websites: Digitalstudio.tootsieolan.com & Tootsieolan.com

Follow on instagram @tootsieolan

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Because today is Election Day in the U.S. Nov 3, 2020, and because we all need a healthy distraction, I opted for something near and dear to my heart, hearing the voices and perspectives of children.

Today you’ll hear from three NYC children 5-6 years of age on the COVID-19 pandemic, how their life has changed and a touch upon the election in the U.S. I hope you enjoy this special bonus episode!

Links to the Centers for Disease Control's Early Childhood Parental Resource Kit for COVID-19:

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/parental-resource-kit/early-childhood.html

Please note that the contents of Coping with COVID-19 by Dr. Allie are for informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on Coping with COVID-19.

As always, if you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you’re having suicidal thoughts, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to talk to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area at any time (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline). If you are located outside the United States, call your local emergency line immediately.

Thank you for listening to Coping with COVID-19 by Dr. Allie.  Coping with COVID-19 by Dr. Allie is brought to you by Mind Studios.

Jonathan Malveaux is co-founder of Nano Air Mask which was born in the midst of and in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Listen to Dr. Allie in conversation with Jonathan Malveaux as they speak on his background, the conditions under which he and his partners started the business and how this 100% minority owned business is committed to supporting minority communities who are disproportionately affected by this unprecedented health crisis.

Jonathan Malveaux is an investor, entrepreneur and advisor who has pursued a diverse career across law, finance and sports. With over 25 years of professional experience in the US, Japan, South Korea and China, he has developed a unique global perspective and network of strategic access and relationships.  He is fluent in Japanese.

For a special giveaway of the Nano Air Mask, please listen through to the end of the podcast to hear how you may be able to nominate someone in your community to win some masks.

Please note that the contents of Coping with COVID-19 by Dr. Allie are for informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on Coping with COVID-19.

As always, if you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you’re having suicidal thoughts, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to talk to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area at any time (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline). If you are located outside the United States, call your local emergency line immediately.

Thank you for listening to Coping with COVID-19 by Dr. Allie.  Coping with COVID-19 by Dr. Allie is brought to you by Mind Studios.

Links to Nano Air Mask:

Website: https://nanoairmask.com/

Follow on instagram @nanoairmask

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jonathanmalveaux_the-data-suggests-america-is-on-the-verge-activity-6722739157527076864-ES0U

References for the Let's Get Clinical segment:

Evidence on the use of masks during COVID-19:

https://www.healthaffairs.org/doi/10.1377/hlthaff.2020.00818

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/342198360_Association_of_country-wide_coronavirus_mortality_with_demographics_testing_lockdowns_and_public_wearing_of_masks_Update_June_15_2020

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