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Unstress with Dr Ron Ehrlich

619 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratings

A weekly resource that interviews world experts and forward thinkers to empower you to live a life less stressed.

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Jocelyn Brewer: Digital Nutrition and Mindful Media

April 14, 2024 18:00 - 5 MB

Join Dr. Ron Ehrlich as he welcomes back Dr. Denise Quinlan, a leader in sustainable well-being and resilience. Discover the crucial role leaders play in fostering a healthy workplace, the importance of psychological safety, and strategies to combat burnout. A must-listen for anyone looking to create a positive and productive work environment.

Dr Thomas Levy: Hidden Epidemic

April 07, 2024 15:45 - 5 MB

Join Dr. Ron Ehrlich as he welcomes back Dr. Denise Quinlan, a leader in sustainable well-being and resilience. Discover the crucial role leaders play in fostering a healthy workplace, the importance of psychological safety, and strategies to combat burnout. A must-listen for anyone looking to create a positive and productive work environment.

Dr Thomas Levy: Rapid Virus Recovery

March 31, 2024 18:00 - 5 MB

Join Dr. Ron Ehrlich as he welcomes back Dr. Denise Quinlan, a leader in sustainable well-being and resilience. Discover the crucial role leaders play in fostering a healthy workplace, the importance of psychological safety, and strategies to combat burnout. A must-listen for anyone looking to create a positive and productive work environment.

Dr Jalal Khan & Cole Clayton: Bridging Dentistry & Osteopathy

March 24, 2024 16:00 - 5 MB

Join Dr. Ron Ehrlich as he welcomes back Dr. Denise Quinlan, a leader in sustainable well-being and resilience. Discover the crucial role leaders play in fostering a healthy workplace, the importance of psychological safety, and strategies to combat burnout. A must-listen for anyone looking to create a positive and productive work environment.

One Another: Chris Ingate on Kindness & Connection

March 17, 2024 19:15 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MB

Join Dr. Ron Ehrlich as he welcomes back Dr. Denise Quinlan, a leader in sustainable well-being and resilience. Discover the crucial role leaders play in fostering a healthy workplace, the importance of psychological safety, and strategies to combat burnout. A must-listen for anyone looking to create a positive and productive work environment.

Professor Gigi Foster: Australians for Science and Freedom

March 10, 2024 19:00 - 1 hour - 57.4 MB

Join Dr. Ron Ehrlich as he welcomes back Dr. Denise Quinlan, a leader in sustainable well-being and resilience. Discover the crucial role leaders play in fostering a healthy workplace, the importance of psychological safety, and strategies to combat burnout. A must-listen for anyone looking to create a positive and productive work environment.

Dr. Denise Quinlan: Leadership & Preventing Burnout in the Workplace

March 03, 2024 20:00 - 5 MB

Join Dr. Ron Ehrlich as he welcomes back Dr. Denise Quinlan, a leader in sustainable well-being and resilience. Discover the crucial role leaders play in fostering a healthy workplace, the importance of psychological safety, and strategies to combat burnout. A must-listen for anyone looking to create a positive and productive work environment.

Dr Tabitha Healey: Mental Health & Burnout in Medicine

February 25, 2024 21:00 - 5 MB

Explore Dr Tabitha Healely's journey from medical oncologist to life coach, addressing burnout and stress in healthcare professionals.

Linda Funnell-Milner: Rethinking Healthcare with Health Coaching

February 12, 2024 04:16 - 54 minutes - 50 MB

Explore a new era in healthcare with Linda Finnell Miller, discussing the role of health coaches in transforming patient care and professional burnout.

Dr Chris Knobbe: Ancestral Diet & Disease Prevention

February 04, 2024 21:00 - 1 hour - 68.6 MB

Explore Dr. Chris Knobbe's research on ancestral diets and their impact on preventing chronic diseases. Discover the role of diet in health

Dr Elisa Song: Nurturing Whole Child Wellness

January 28, 2024 20:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MB

Explore holistic child health with Dr. Allyson Song. Learn about integrative approaches to physical and mental wellness in children.

Dr Jim Parker: PCOS, Pregnancy & Lifestyle

January 14, 2024 21:00 - 1 hour - 72.6 MB

Explore the intersection of women's health and lifestyle factors with Dr. Jim Parker. Delve into the complexities of PCOS, its impact on pregnancy, and the role of diet in managing this common condition.

Dr David Brownstein: Holistic Health and Debunking the Low-Salt Myth

January 01, 2024 19:00 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MB

Dr David Brownstein is a prominent holistic medical practitioner known for his work in integrative and functional medicine. With a focus on addressing underlying causes of illness, Dr Brownstein combines traditional and alternative approaches to provide comprehensive healthcare. His areas of expertise include thyroid disorders, hormonal imbalances, and the integrative treatment of chronic conditions. Dr Brownstein has authored several books, including "Iodine: Why You Need It, Why You Can't ...

Julian Cribb: Earth System Treaty & Fixing Our Planet’s Future

December 10, 2023 20:12 - 5 MB

Explore Julian Cribb's insights on the Earth System Treaty and its role in addressing existential threats to our planet. A crucial discussion for a sustainable future.

Paul Taylor: Unpacking Health & Resilience

November 26, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 60 MB

Dive into Paul Taylor's journey from military to neuroscience, uncovering the secrets of stress resilience and the transformative power of exercise.

Dr Denise Quinlan: Unlocking Workplace Wellbeing – A Conversation

November 13, 2023 05:43 - 1 hour - 60 MB

Welcome to our discussion on workplace well-being and strength-based coaching. Our guest today, Dr. Denise Quinlan, is a well-being science expert, adjunct professor, and educator. She has empowered global business leaders and educators, authored insightful works, and conducted extensive academic research in the field. Dr. Quinlan also hosts the award-winning podcast "Bringing Well-being to Life." I was inspired by Dr. Quinlan's recent conference talk, and I'm delighted to have her as our gu...

Dr Max Gulhane: A Deep Dive to Circadian Rhythms & Quantum Biology

November 01, 2023 10:14 - 1 hour - 61.2 MB

Join Dr. Ron Ehrlich as he explores circadian rhythms, quantum biology, and low-carb diets with Dr. Max Gulhane. Learn how lifestyle choices can revolutionize your health.

Laura Sturt: From Burnout to Brilliance: Strategies for Employee Well-Being

October 09, 2023 13:15 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MB

In this episode, we have the pleasure of conversing with Laura Sturt-Addicott, an organizational psychologist with a rich background in working for both UK and Australian-based corporations, including her recent role at one of Australia's big four banks. Laura has now assumed the position of Director of Digital Mindset and Literacy at Ramsay Health Care, with a global scope. Her extensive expertise lies in the field of organizational psychology and workplace well-being. Our discussion delve...

Elizabeth Mucci: Conversations About Fertility & Health

September 06, 2023 15:59 - 1 hour - 61.4 MB

In this episode, I'm really excited to welcome back Elizabeth Mucci, Elizabeth is a scientist, nutritionist, herbalist, and she has a master's degree in reproductive medicine. I'm thrilled to welcome her back. With more than 20 years of expertise as a clinician and educator, Elizabeth has assisted countless people from all over the world with a variety of unsolved health issues, including helping them start children, manage chronic illnesses, reduce weight, and achieve hormonal balance. Prior...

Kara Kieley & Marco Simeoni: Unveiling the Potential Dangers of Everyday Exposure to EMF

August 27, 2023 22:39 - 1 hour - 58.8 MB

In this episode. we'll be looking at the electromagnetic radiation that surrounds us today, including EMF radiation and electromagnetic fields. My guests today are from Spectral Design, a company that focuses completely on this subject. Kara Kieley and Marco Simeoni, a Building Biologist and Electrician, established Spectral Design in 2019. Having first-hand experience with chronic illness relating to environmental hazards lead to a passion for low EMF environments for optimal health, chro...

Mind-Body Biohacking with Dr Olivia Lesslar

August 20, 2023 20:55 - 1 hour - 66.7 MB

Hello and welcome to another Unstress. Today, Dr Olivia Lesslar, a returning guest, joins us in this episode. A true trailblazer in the world of medicine, who's redefining healthcare with her compassionate approach and cutting-edge expertise. With a heart full of empathy and a mind brimming with knowledge, Dr Lesslar is on a mission to make a lasting impact on patient care. Her dedication to holistic healing and patient well-being is truly inspiring. Holding degrees from prestigious insti...

Professor Gigi Foster: Economics & Wellbeing

August 07, 2023 09:50 - 1 hour - 62.5 MB

Prof Gigi Foster is a renowned academic and an Economics and Social Sciences expert. With a passion for understanding the complexities of human behaviour and how it impacts society, she has made significant contributions to our understanding of various economic and social phenomena. Her research delves into decision-making, behavioural economics, inequality, education, and more. Through her work, Prof Foster provides valuable insights that have the potential to shape policies and improve live...

Dr Ross Walker: Annual Heart Health Check Up

July 15, 2023 09:32 - 1 hour - 57.3 MB

This is your annual heart health checkup with the great Dr. Ross Walker. Ross is currently Australia's foremost integrative cardiologist. He's way ahead of the game. He's published books and has a regular Sunday night top-rating show, Healthy Living on 2GB, where he covers a wide range of themes, much as we do today. I hope you enjoy this interview with Dr. Ross Walker.

Carol Cooke AM: Dealing with Change and Adversity

June 18, 2023 20:00 - 42 minutes - 39 MB

Our guest today is Carol Cooke. Carol is a Paralympic gold medalist 🥇, author 📚, and advocate for change. From overcoming a diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis to excelling in rowing and cycling, she proves that resilience knows no bounds. With 9 world titles under her belt and a mission to raise awareness and funds for MS, Carol inspires us to embrace challenges and believe in our own potential. 💪🌟 Along the way, Carol was bestowed the honour of being named a ‘Member in the General Division (A...

Dr Kylie O’Brien: Medicinal Cannabis – Is It for You?

June 04, 2023 19:00 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MB

Professor Kylie O’Brien PhD is an Adjunct Professor at Torrens University. She has a strong academic career in the fields of Chinese medicine, integrative medicine, and, since 2018, in medicinal cannabis. She has worked for the Victorian Department of Human Services, and held senior leadership roles in the university and private education sector. An internationally recognised expert in Chinese medicine and integrative medicine, she has published extensively, including a book on integrative on...

Brenda Rogers: Empowered Wellness for Women

May 14, 2023 21:48 - 1 hour - 68.7 MB

Brenda Rogers is a women’s wellbeing practitioner and wisdom coach, and a passionate wellness advocate for women in leadership and those struggling with anxiety and hormonal imbalances. She brings a background in clinical naturopathy, life coaching and yoga teaching to her powerful and transformative programs and events that support women through health challenges and life transitions. She advocates that women can fulfil their sacred purpose and have a balanced lifestyle when they reconnect t...

Mike Hagan: Creating Better Workplaces

May 01, 2023 10:46 - 1 hour - 62.3 MB

Mike Hagan is a workplace consultant who specialises in Human Resources; Health, Safety & Wellbeing and Corporate Compliance with over twenty-five years' management experience in both the public and private sectors.    Mike is a passionate mental health advocate who has a track record of implementing holistic mental health and wellbeing strategies within organisations, designed to remove the prejudice and stigma associated with mental illness in the workplace and develop workplace cultures w...

Prof Paul Gilbert: The Compassionate Mind

April 12, 2023 22:53 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MB

In this episode, we sit down with renowned clinical psychologist and compassion expert Prof Paul Gilbert to explore the transformative power of compassion-focused therapy (CFT). Prof Gilbert shares insights from his decades of research and experience developing compassion-focused interventions, including practical tips for cultivating compassion and self-compassion in your own life. We also discuss the latest research on the benefits of compassion-focused approaches for mental health and well...

Dr Mike Mew: Why Preventing Crooked Teeth (And All the Problems They Can Bring) Is Essential for Your Health

November 21, 2022 07:23 - 1 hour - 67.2 MB

Dr Mike Mew is a lecturer and a lead clinician at the London School of Facial Orthotropics. Mike is causing a revolution in health care and is pushing for a debate on what is causing crooked teeth in not just the orthodontic profession but the health profession as well. Mike uses the Orthotropic System to address the underlying conditions that lead to crooked teeth and affect sleep apnea, snoring, and jaw problems. He's researching to improve these systems using modern technology and innovat...

Sam Betteridge: The Importance of Urban Agriculture for Human Health and Why We Need to Integrate rather than Segregate

November 19, 2022 04:30 - 1 hour - 57.9 MB

Sam is an Urban Agro-ecologist and Regenerative Educator. His role as Education & Community Manager at Pocket City Farms, in the densely populated City of Sydney, is to teach people the importance and achievability of Urban Agricultural practices.

HEALTHY BITE | Why Regenerative Agriculture Is Important for Us All

November 17, 2022 00:34 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MB

Farming sits at the heart of human and planetary health, it is through awareness, education and support that Farmers Footprint Australia is looking to help support Australia’s transition to regenerative farming.

ARCHIVE | David Leon: Farmer’s Footprints

November 16, 2022 04:54 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MB

In honour of this week’s focus on regenerative agriculture and the chat with Blair Beattie from Farmer’s Footprint Australia, I am posting a throwback episode with David Leon from Farmer's Footprint in the United States. Like in Australia, Farmers Footprint is an organisation focused on accelerating the universal adoption of regenerative land management for the health of people and the planet (as the two are inextricably linked). In this episode, David Leon, the CEO joins me to discuss the im...

Blair Beattie: The Importance of Farmer’s Footprint and Engaging with How Our Food is Grown

November 13, 2022 16:18 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MB

Farmer’s Footprint is a national not-for-profit organisation giving voice to Australia’s regenerative food story. It promotes the widespread use of regenerative agriculture to improve soil, human, and environmental health. My guest today is the Managing Director or CEO of Farmer's Footprint Australia, which just started a few months ago, Blair Beattie. It's a wonderful conversation. At the end of the conversation, I'll share with you the really fantastic short six-minute video that Farmer's ...

HEALTHY BITE | The Simplicity of Movement, Carnivore Diet and Postural Stress

November 08, 2022 23:00 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MB

What is a progressive movement approach to exercise? Could vegetables be a problem in your diet? What role do fruit and white rice play in a carnivore diet? What is the ideal sleep position? We answer all these questions and more.

Aaron McKenzie: How Functional Movement and the Carnivore Diet Can Transform Your Life

November 07, 2022 01:16 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MB

Have your ever felt overwhelmed by exercise? What is good exercise? What are the benefits of exercise? Perhaps you don’t know what type of exercise there is? Or where should you begin?  My guest today, Aaron McKenzie from Origin of Energy, brings a simple and achievable message of regenerative health. Aaron has trained people from elite athletes to the elderly. I have trained with him over the years, and he introduced me to functional movement, which informs every workout I do.

HEALTHY BITE | The Importance of Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration

November 02, 2022 23:00 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MB

There is so much hope in nature. We need to nurture it more, get off our devices and connect with the world around us Enabling Nature, Restoring Hope 🌳 Soil is integral to farming; we need it for food, animals, and human life. But did you know that it takes nature 500 years to grow 1 inch or 2.5cm of soil on a well-managed regenerative farm, that can occur in 3 to 5 years? One reason the 21st century should be the century of the revered farmer. Over the last few years, I have been honoured...

Tony Rinaudo: Restoring Hope by Restoring Landscape

October 27, 2022 21:41 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MB

Tony Rinaudo is World Vision's Natural Resources Management Specialist, better known as "The Forest Maker". He is an environmental hero, having made a positive impact on food security, environmental sustainability and resilience for thousands of vulnerable communities around the world.

HEALTHY BITE | Do You Keep Your Six-Foot Tiger in a Three-Foot Cage?

October 25, 2022 00:00 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MB

I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr Felix Liao, the Airway Mouth Doctor. Why is the tongue the “six-foot tiger”, and the mouth the “three-foot cage”? Tune in to find out more.

HEALTHY BITE | Workplace Wellness – Challenges and Opportunities

September 08, 2022 05:53 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MB

This week with Dr Suzy Green, we explored positivity in the workplace. We explored the theme of burnout, what are some of their symptoms, and what we could do about them. More information on burnout and engagement, the PERMA Model, The Great Resignation, and other topics will be covered in this Healthy Bite.

Dr Suzy Green: Workplace Wellness, Burnout & Some Positive Solutions

September 05, 2022 02:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MB

How do you know if you’re experiencing burnout? Are you aware of the connection between our immune systems and emotions? If you want to know more about these topics, then this is the episode for you. Today we welcome a returning guest, Dr Suzy Green. Suzy is a clinical psychologist, founder of the Positivity Institute and on a mission to reduce the impact of mental health in our workplace, in our schools, and in our communities to “create a flourishing world”.

HEALTHY BITE | Breathing & Loop Gain…. So Much More to Learn

August 31, 2022 19:44 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MB

Have you ever heard of the term “loop gain?” How about “eupnea?” Well, here are just some of the interesting topics we will discuss today. There’s so much to learn about breathing. This week we welcomed a returning guest, Patrick McKeown. He is a wealth of information. His book, The Breathing Cure, is definitely a must-read as well. Join me as we review some of the wonderful things we talked about during our conversation.

Patrick McKeown: The Breathing Cure

August 28, 2022 10:34 - 1 hour - 56.7 MB

Patrick McKeown is the Founder and Director of the Training and Education Institute, the Buteyko Clinic International. Throughout his childhood and into his twenties, he suffered from severe asthma, breathing problems, poor concentration and disturbed sleep but Buteyko Breathing Technique changed this.

HEALTHY BITE | Sleep and 4 Key Questions

August 25, 2022 00:00 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MB

“If you ask your patients the right questions, then often they’ll not only tell you what’s wrong with them, but they’ll sometimes even tell you how to fix it. If you’re listening carefully enough.” I had a mentor 30 years ago, Dr Janet Travell, who said this to me and I still remember and value it to this very day. This week I had the absolute pleasure of talking with a sleep physician, Dr Dave McCarty. Today we are further highlighting the topic of sleep which is a big and important topic ...

Dr Dave McCarty: Empowered Sleep Apnoea

August 22, 2022 02:19 - 1 hour - 69.4 MB

Dr Dave McCarty attended medical school at Duke University and completed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine in Boston at Massachusetts General Hospital. Dave began his career practising primary health care, but after a handful of years in practise, he followed in his own words, "My own white rabbit into a whole new world called sleep medicine". Enjoy!

HEALTHY BITE | Tension Headaches, “Rest & Digest” and Tinnitus

August 18, 2022 10:27 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MB

This week, we continue to chat without integrative doctors and specialists. Our guest this week was ENT Specialist Dr Jim Bartley. We discussed various subjects like chronic pain management, the three muscles which give the impression of sinus-type headaches, the power of breath, “rest and digest,” nitric oxide, the positive effects of humming, and tinnitus.

Dr Jim Bartley: Breathing & Vitamin D Matters

August 15, 2022 17:34 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MB

Every time I speak to somebody about breathing, I learn something new. And as the world we live in becomes increasingly more complex, the theme of this podcast is that many of the solutions to enjoying good health are remarkably simple, cheap, accessible, and, most importantly, effective. And what can be more accessible than focussing on breathing? Dr Jim Bartley is an ear nose and throat specialist with more than 30 years of experience. He is an honorary associate professor in surgery at th...

ARCHIVE | James Nestor Revisited: Breath – The New Science of a Lost Art

August 10, 2022 21:00 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MB

Why do we breathe? How often? How much? Should we breathe through our nose or mouth? How important is this? Hello and welcome to another Healthy Bite, although this week it is also an Unstress episode. I spoke to Dr Theodore Belfor, a true pioneer in the dental world about epigenetic orthodontics and the role of breath. Today, I wanted to stitch in and replay for you a very important episode that we did with James Nestor, who authored the book Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art. James’ p...

HEALTHY BITE | Social Media, Validation & Clitoracy

August 04, 2022 03:00 - 10 minutes - 9.53 MB

On today’s Healthy Bite, I reflect on my conversation with Jessica Pin, her experience with labiaplasty, societal ideas around “normal”, the role of social media, the lack of medical education around female anatomy (which is shocking) and the importance of really listening to our patients.

Jessica Pin: Clitoracy and Labiaplasty

July 31, 2022 20:00 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MB

Jessica Pin had a labiaplasty at 18. The surgeon went on to perform an extra part of the operation that she did not consent to…..and things went wrong. Rather than listen to what she was experiencing post-operatively and explore what might have gone wrong, he denied anything physically had occurred and suggested her symptoms were purely psychological. This led Jessica to question many things; the information she had been given about our ideas around “normal” available to us all on the intern...

HEALTHY BITE | The Art of Branding a Condition… But We Could Do Better

July 27, 2022 19:00 - 26 minutes - 24 MB

This week on the Unstress podcast I was fortunate enough to speak to Dr Phillip Altman, whom has worked in the pharmaceutical industry for over 40 years. In today’s Healthy Bite I reflect on our conversation and the topics we talked about including what Dr Altman recognised as the three types of science, the role of the pharmaceutical industry, PCR tests, marketing and a story that is easy to miss but difficult to ignore once you hear it.

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