Mouthing Off With Dr Lewis Ehrlich Dr Lewis Ehrlich

Dr Peta Wright is a gynaecologist and fertility specialist. She completed her undergraduate medical degree with Honours at Monash University and obtained her RANZCOG Fellowship in 2013. She has completed a Masters of Reproductive Medicine and a certificate in Womens's Integrative Medicine. Peta is deeply committed to all aspects of women's healthcare and founded Vera Women's Wellness in 2021. She has recently written the book Healing Pelvic Pain.

Leslie Kenny is the Founder and CEO of Oxford Healthspan, a nutraceutical company based on Oxford research into healthy aging compounds which can naturally slow down the effects of aging. Oxford Healthspan bridges the gap between Eastern wisdom and Western science in the longevity space.

David Eagleman is a Neuroscientist, Pulitzer prize-nominated author, and science communicator. He teaches Neuroscience at Stanford University and is CEO and co-founder of Neosensory, a company that develops devices for sensory substitution. He also directs the  Center for Science and Law and is Chief Science Officer and co-founder of BrainCheck. He is known for his work on brain plasticity, time perception, synesthesia, and neurolaw. He is a Guggenheim Fellow and a New York Times-bestselling author published in 32 languages. He is the writer and presenter of the international television series, The Brain with David Eagleman, and the host of the podcast "Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman".

Today we are talking about some of the latest research on how a mother can influence a child's health. We discuss intergenerational trauma, the transference of the microbiome, methylation, mitochondria, and the influence of microchimerism. We also talk about post-natal depression, ways to minimise risk; and the way a mothers brain changes throughout life (neuroplasticity).

Melissa is a Positive Psychology Coach, who works with individuals and couples to enhance the quality of their life. Through applied positive psychology and coaching psychology, Melissa works with her clients to develop their wellbeing in ways that are personally meaningful, sustainable and energising.
 
With a Masters Degree in Applied Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology and a Bachelor of Human Resources Management, Melissa also specialises in positive psychology within workplaces. She has over 12 years’ experience in human resources, and is currently the Positive Psychology Advisor at the Starlight Children's Foundation where she implements evidenced-based strategies to support the mental health, wellbeing and positive impact of individuals, teams and the organisation. 

Dr Sean O’Mara MD is the only physician in the world specialising in Health & Performance Optimisation. He works with individuals and corporations interested in the biological optimisation of humans through innovation and safe natural lifestyle strategies shown to be more effective than medications. He especially enjoys working with exceptionally motivated individuals such as business executives, professional performers and athletes whose livelihood is predicated upon performance.