Emilia Elisabet Lahti, PhD, MSSc, MAPP, is an internationally acclaimed presenter specializing in positive psychology, courage, leadership, and high performance. Emilia’s groundbreaking research at Aalto University School of Science and Technology focused on sisu, an ancient Finnish concept representing courage and determination in the face of extreme adversity. Her research paper garnered widespread attention, featured by prestigious publications such as The New Yorker, Business Insider, Scientific American, BBC, Spirituality and Health, and Forbes. Emilia holds a master’s degree in Social Psychology from the University of Tampere in Finland, and a master’s in Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, where she studied under the guidance of Professor Martin Seligman. Her master’s thesis on sisu in 2013 was advised by research professor Dr. Angela Duckworth. Additionally, Emilia is the founder of the Positive Psychology Association of Finland and the driving force behind the non-profit organization Sisu Not Silence, which promotes nonviolence and active compassion across all domains of human life. Today, Emilia Elisabet and I discuss the concept of sisu, how she found it helpful in healing and rebuilding after an abusive relationship, and how it can heal you. We discuss how sisu can help you overcome adversity and how to develop sisu in your own life. Emilia Elisabet shares how her Finnish heritage helped her find her own sisu and the courage to move forward. She discusses why sisu is not only a way to heal but also a way to give her gift to the world and find her own unique place to serve. She also explains how she learned that sisu is a life philosophy and has grown in her understanding of how to use it to overcome adversity and help others. “Everything, to me, starts from awareness.” -Dr. E. Elisabet Lahti   This week on In the Doctor’s Chair: Emilia Elisabet’s definition of sisu How sisu impacts every facet of your life Sisu and inner strength How sisu helps you grow as a person Why Emilia Elisabet ran across New Zealand The benefits of cold therapy and saunas Why discomfort isn’t always a bad thing Resources Mentioned: Book: The Energies of Men by William James Rhadi Ferguson YouTube Channel Connect with Dr. E. Elisabet Lahti: Dr. E. Elisabet Lahti’s Website Book: Gentle Power: A Revolution in How We Think, Lead, and Succeed Using the Finnish Art of Sisu Podcast: Sisu Lab Podcast Dr. E. Elisabet Lahti’s Research Paper Dr. E. Elisabet Lahti on LinkedIn Dr. E. Elisabet Lahti on Instagram Dr. E. Elisabet Lahti on Facebook Dr. E. Elisabet Lahti on Twitter Dr. E. Elisabet Lahti on YouTube   In the Doctor’s Chair Thanks for listening to In the Doctor’s Chair, the show where you’ll hear conversations that share life lessons, health habits, and leadership practices that focus on positive psychology, lifestyle medicine, and ways for you to live with more vitality. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a comment wherever you listen to your podcasts. For more resources to help you to live with more vitality, please visit my website. Apple Podcasts I TuneIn I Google Play I Stitcher I Spotify The post #120 Cultivating Sisu And Accessing Inner Strength with Dr. E. Elisabet Lahti appeared first on Mark Rowe.

Dr. Mary Ryan is a consultant physician, endocrinologist, and Senior Lecturer with the Post Graduate School of Medicine. She lectures to GPs nationwide as well as to the general public on preventing Heart Disease, Type 2 Diabetes, and its complications. She is a member of the Women’s Heart Advisory Group for the Irish Heart Foundation and the National Lipid Steering Committee, as well as provides public lectures on behalf of the Irish Heart Foundation on heart disease prevention. She has made regular contributions to radio and television shows throughout her career and shared her expert views on Diabetes, Heart Disease, and Endocrinology. As an active advocate for heart health and heart disease prevention as well as a wonderful Soprano singer, she has produced a CD entitled “The Next Chapter,” where she raised well-needed funds for the Irish Heart Foundation. She is a graduate of Trinity College with an MB, BCH, BAO, and Honours in the Foundation Scholarship. She later went on to obtain a MA and MD from Trinity College, where she specialized in Diabetes, Obesity, and Insulin Resistance. Today, Dr. Mary joins me to discuss the importance of taking care of yourself and how stress and lifestyle affect hormones. She shares the story of how she became a doctor and some of the professors who inspired her to become an endocrinologist. Dr. Mary explains the role of the pituitary gland and what happens when hormones become imbalanced. She shares her suggestions to help balance hormones, how to listen to your body, and how to recharge from stress in order to prevent burnout. We discuss the vicious cycle of stress that we see our patients get caught in, how education is the key to understanding how to take control of your health, and discuss how you can best educate yourself. We also discuss the writing process and the surprises Dr. Mary encountered while writing her book It’s Probably Your Hormones: From Appetite to Sleep, Periods to Sex Drive, Balance Your Hormones to Unlock Better Health. “Hormones control everything – they control your moods, your desires, all your muscles, your immune system – they control every single organ in your body.” – Dr. Mary Ryan This week on In the Doctor’s Chair: Dr. Mary’s journey to becoming an Endocrinologist The mentors that inspired Dr. Mary along the way How your hormones affect your physical, mental, and emotional health How stress levels affect your overall wellbeing The benefits of counseling How to prevent Type 2 Diabetes through diet Why spending time in nature leads to better health Connect with Dr. Mary Ryan: Dr. Mary Ryan’s Website Podcast: Empowering Women Book: It’s Probably Your Hormones From Appetite to Sleep, Periods to Sex Drive, Balance Your Hormones to Unlock Better Health Dr. Mary Ryan on Instagram Dr. Mary Ryan on Facebook   In the Doctor’s Chair Thanks for listening to In the Doctor’s Chair, the show where you’ll hear conversations that share life lessons, health habits, and leadership practices that focus on positive psychology, lifestyle medicine, and ways for you to live with more vitality. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a comment wherever you listen to your podcasts. For more resources to help you to live with more vitality, please visit my website. Apple Podcasts I TuneIn I Google Play I Stitcher I Spotify The post #119 It’s Probably Your Hormones: Balancing Your Hormones to Improve Your Health with Dr Mary Ryan appeared first on Mark Rowe.

Dr. Colman Noctor is a Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytical Psychotherapist, who has worked at the Great Ormond Street Hospital, the Royal Edinburgh Hospital, Our Lady’s Hospital in Crumlin, the Lucena Child Mental Health Services, and St Patricks Mental Health Service. He provides his patients with specialized treatment of various emotional disorders and possesses a deep interest in understanding the influence of contemporary media on child development and mental health, frequently sharing his insights through national media contributions. Dr. Noctor’s book The 4-7 Zone: An Easy and Effective Way to Live a Balanced Life – and Become Your Own Therapist is expected to be published in April 2024. He holds a Post Graduate Higher Diploma in Child and Adolescent Mental Health from Dublin City University,  a Graduate Diploma in Psychoanalytic Studies from Dublin Business School, a Master of Science in Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy from Trinity College Dublin, and a Doctorate in Psychotherapy from Dublin City University. Today Dr. Colman and I discuss the concept behind his book The 4-7 Zone and the importance of finding balance. We discuss the importance of maintaining a moderate mindset to achieve well-being and how to accept yourself for who you are today. He instructs us on how to be more present in our day-to-day lives and shares surprising statistics on how happy we truly are. We discuss the idea of having enough, what contentment really means, and how social media makes us feel like we’re falling behind. We also discuss how we distort our perceptions of happiness and emphasize the importance of contentment and inner peace. “There is an aspiration that we would go through life without adversity. But through any growth, there has to be some degree of discomfort.” – Dr. Colman Noctor This week on In the Doctor’s Chair: The definition of the 4-7 Zone How Colman discovered the 4-7 Zone The upside of feeling moderate How being vulnerable can help us grow The benefits of unstructured play on a child’s development The benefits of drawing on parental wisdom Why well-being doesn’t automatically equal happiness Dr. Colman’s tips for navigating life The downside of medicalizing normal life struggles Why self-diagnosis could be harmful to your health Connect with Dr. Colman Noctor: Dr. Colman Noctor’s Website Book: The 4-7 Zone: An Easy and Effective Way to Live a Balanced Life – and Become Your Own Therapist by Colman Noctor Dr. Colman Noctor on Twitter In the Doctor’s Chair Thanks for listening to In the Doctor’s Chair, the show where you’ll hear conversations that share life lessons, health habits, and leadership practices that focus on positive psychology, lifestyle medicine, and ways for you to live with more vitality. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a comment wherever you listen to your podcasts. For more resources to help you to live with more vitality, please visit my website. Apple Podcasts I TuneIn I Google Play I Stitcher I Spotify The post #118 The 4 – 7 Zone – Become Your Own Psychotherapist appeared first on Mark Rowe.

Dr. Jessica Matthews is a renowned health and wellness educator, author, and speaker. She is an Assistant Professor and the creator of the Master of Kinesiology in Integrative Wellness program at Point Loma Nazarene University and the Director of Integrative Health Coaching in the Centers for Integrative Health at UC San Diego. She is also the lead faculty member in the area of health behavior change for the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM), serves as chair of the ACLM Health and Wellness Coaches member interest group, and is a consultant and senior advisor for the American Council on Exercise (ACE). She regularly contributes to numerous publications and media outlets, such as CNN, The Washington Post, Women’s Health, The New York Times, NPR, and Doctor Radio. Today, Jessica and I discuss how when we as practitioners adopt healthy habits in our own lives it leads to better outcomes for our patients. Jessica analyzes the results of studies showing that physicians who practiced healthy behaviors, such as resistance training, were more likely to counsel patients with authenticity and shares her personal experiences that led her to develop the Master of Science in Integrative Wellness program. Jessica also explains what ‘whole person health’ is, how it helps practitioners provide better care to their patients, and the healthy habits she recommends to her patients.   “When you have experiences in life that are challenging, it’s an opportunity to further evolve your perspective.” – Dr. Jessica Matthews   This week on In the Doctor’s Chair: Why it’s important for healthcare professionals to adopt a healthy lifestyle How patients benefit from their doctor’s healthy lifestyle How doctors can model authentic health behaviors for patients How doctors can have more authentic conversations with their patients How to overcome setbacks on your journey to a healthy lifestyle What whole person health is and how it helps practitioners provide better care Jessica’s recommendations on how to navigate through life The power of giving back and serving others Connect with Dr. Jessica Matthews: Jessica Matthews’ Website Jessica Matthews’ TedX Talk Jessica Matthews’ on LinkedIn Jessica Matthews’ on Instagram Jessica Matthews’ on Facebook Jessica Matthews’ on Twitter   In the Doctor’s Chair Thanks for listening to In the Doctor’s Chair, the show where you’ll hear conversations that share life lessons, health habits, and leadership practices that focus on positive psychology, lifestyle medicine, and ways for you to live with more vitality. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a comment wherever you listen to your podcasts. For more resources to help you to live with more vitality, please visit my website. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | Google Play | Stitcher | Spotify The post #117 Authenticity in Lifestyle Medicine With Dr. Jessica Matthews appeared first on Mark Rowe.

Sugar is all around us. It occurs naturally in whole foods like fruits, vegetables, and dairy products. It’s added to processed foods, like cookies, sodas, cereal, and flavored yogurt. Sweet foods are part of our social lives and are served at celebrations, from birthday parties to weddings. It is integral to life as it provides energy for our cells. But sugar has a bittersweet side, and overconsumption can lead to short-term discomfort and long-term health problems. Today, I discuss what added sugars to your body, health, and longevity. I explain the difference between naturally occurring sugar and added sugar and which type of sugar you should eat less. I discuss how to make simple changes in your diet and how to read labels at the grocery store. I caution you about the risks of too much sugar in your diet and explain which diseases your diet can put you at increased risk for. I also explain the science behind how too much sugar can cause inflammation and cite several prominent studies to illustrate how damaging sugar can be.   “Not only does added sugar increase your likelihood of gaining weight, it can increase your tendency to store visceral fat.” – Dr. Mark Rowe This week on In the Doctor’s Chair: The difference between added sugar and naturally occurring sugar When sugar is good for you The adverse effects of too much sugar The impact of sugar overconsumption on your mental health How sugar impacts your brain health Simple ways you can reduce your sugar intake Your recommended sugar intake Resources Mentioned: American Institue For Cancer Research Sugar and Cancer Connection Article American Heart Association Sugar Guidelines       In the Doctor’s Chair Thanks for listening to In the Doctor’s Chair, the show where you’ll hear conversations that share life lessons, health habits, and leadership practices that focus on positive psychology, lifestyle medicine, and ways for you to live with more vitality. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a comment wherever you listen to your podcasts. For more resources to help you to live with more vitality, please visit my website. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | Google Play | Stitcher | Spotify The post #116 Bittersweet: Why Sugar Might Not Love You Back appeared first on Mark Rowe.