Dotiv The Podcast

Meet Krishna K. Vellasamy - a.k.a. Krish Vells - a  graduate Psychologist currently completing a (Western) Doctorate in Chartered Counseling Psychology and Psychotherapy, specialising in LGBTQ, BAME, Addiction and Generational Trauma.  Currently, he is working therapeutically with Sri Lankan Tamil Refugee Diaspora, BAME, Child Sexual Abuse  (CSA) in the Tamil Community and with Positive East - an...

Meet our next guest - James Tennant - A qualified Ayurvedic & Yoga Practitioner, who is the co-owner of Tejas Yoga studio in Chicago, IL.  In our episode with James we speak about the following: Ayurvedic perspective to the qualities of the various seasonal changes  The impact of seasonal changes on to our well being and mindset How the breath plays a role in navigating seasonal changes Differ...

This week's guest is Suki Hon - a Naturopathic Doctor who focuses much of her practice on  tackling highly prevalent modern-day conditions such as stress and burnout. Suki also covers issues such as  low mood, anxiety, sleep concerns, digestive issues, insulin resistance, irregular/ painful periods, and very importantly,  how to address it. In our episode with Suki, we unpack the following: W...

This week's guest is none other than UK Fitness Professional , Entrepreneur and Blogger - Elle Linton ! She is also the founder of keep it simpElle - an  online fitness studio, fav smoothie bar and weekly health magazine all rolled into one. Elle is qualified with a degree in Exercise Science, with over a decade of experience in Sport Development, Leisure Management, Personal Training and Gro...

Meet Satnam Kaur -  A qualified Yoga and Meditation teacher, Doula, Content Creator and Entrepreneur who is also the founder of Conscious Sisterhood. Much of Satnam's work is focused on using breathwork to empower women to get to know themselves in a more loving and meaningful manner. In our episode with Satnam, we focus on understanding the role a Doula plays to mother's generally, and...

Meet Daksha Hirani - a London-Based Chartered Clinical Psychologist and Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society. She has over 20 years of experience as a Psychologist, where her interest in recovery from narcissistic abuse has grown over the past 7 years.  She is also the founder of @parmisupport , where she uses Psychotherapy models to help her clients navigate mental health challen...

Meet German based Oncologist and Chinese Medicine Doctor, Julia Hartung .   In this episode with Julia, we unpack what Integrative Medicine looks like for her, and how she approaches the use of Acupuncture with her Oncology Patients. We discuss both the physical and psychological impact of being diagnosed with cancer on her patients and the role Acupuncture has played/ can play in the process of n...

Meet the first Guest for the Founder Series -  Dalal L ! She is a qualified Nutritionist, Dietician and Personal Trainer, who is also certified in cupping therapy. At present, Dalal is also studying to further qualify in becoming a Sports Nutritionist. In today's episode, Guni speaks with Dalal on how to use nutrition alongside the training prior to the Triathlon, and also, for the actual day...

Meet our next guest Freya Gilmore - She is a qualified Osteopath with a masters from the British School of Osteopathy, working around Milton Keynes. Freya has a special interest in Osteoarthritis and in helping her patients discover ways to manage conditions they've been living with for years. We speak to Freya about the  differences between Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis (which ofte...

Hey Dotivsters ! It's been 33  episodes and 24  guests since we've launched and in this episode, we're sharing  our year-end wrap up. We the hosts, Guni & Thasha, reflect on episodes that personally influenced us the most/ had the most impact on our daily activities in 2021.  We also share a snapshot of some of our 2022 goals for DTP and our personal lives! We'll be taking...

Meet Dr. Vani Moodley -  a qualified Ayurvedic Practitioner, specialist (PhD) in Panchakarma treatments and founder of Prana Wellness UK. She is also qualified in Pharmaceutical Sciences, and previously worked as a research scientist, studying Allopathic Medicine. Given Dr. Vani's unique background, we  discuss how Anaemia & Iron deficiencies are looked at from an Allopathic and Ayurvedic...

Meet Dr. Hanisha Patel (N.D.) - She is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor,  qualified in Pharmaceutical Sciences and is also the founder of Mahan Health in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Hanisha specializes in Integrative Fertility, Thyroid Disorders & Gut Health, and is certified in Intravenous Therapy, Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy and Craniosacral Therapy. In this episode, we speak to Dr. Hanisha about the...

Meet Alastair Hay -- a full-time practicing homeopath of 25 years, based in Portsmouth, UK .  In our episode today, we speak to Alastair about skin sensitivities and conditions faced by children. Alastair explains how our genetics and environment play a key role in these developments/ having an impact on our body through a couple of case studies of his clients. Alastair trained to be a Homeopath a...

Our guest today is Yessica Rodriguez - A Registered Nutritional Therapist and Naturopathic Practitioner with the College of Naturopathic Medicine (CNM). In our episode with Yessica, we discuss Gluten Intolerances, and why people today are more sensitive to this grain, more than ever. Yessica also shares her top tips on navigating the modern world from a Naturopathic & Nutritional Therapist per...

Meet our guest this episode,  Dr. Vignesh Devraj -  a  4th generation Ayurvedic healer, and the founder - chief physician of Sitaram Beach Retreat,Kerala, a space for authentic healing and transformation. He is a committed practitioner and researcher on Panchakarma, the ancient body purification method, which activates the body’s innate healing energies, providing the foundation to true health. To...

Our guest this week is Olivier Sanchez -  a Registered Naturopath, Nutritional Therapist and Iridologist. Olivier is also a Certified Mycotherapist (Therapeutic Mushroom), and is certified in Mental Health Awareness Practitioner (i.e.  eating disorders, mental health conditions, dementia and Alzheimer’s) . In this episode, we continue our Movember discussion with Olivier on the concept of Hustle C...

Meet Kevin Durjun - A London-based five element Acupuncturist, with a degree in Experimental Psychology and a Licentiate in Acupuncture. He is also the Communications Lead in the European Traditional Chinese Medicine Association and  presents Acupuncture Point for UK Health Radio .   With the month of Movember going on, Kevin sheds light on mental health issues, through the lens of a Practicing Ac...

Today's guest is Juan Lainez --- a qualified Nutritional Therapist and a member of the British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine (BANT) and Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC), since 2015. In tandem with Movember and our aim to increase awareness around men's health issues, we speak to Juan about increasing testosterone levels naturally, through diet and li...

In honor of our guest Toral Shah, this episode is dedicated to her dear friend, Shazia, who sadly passed away from Secondary Breast Cancer on the day of this recording. To conclude Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we speak to the incredible Toral Shah.  She is a Nutritional Scientist (MSc Nutr Med), Functional Medicine Practitioner, Food and  Health writer and Consultant, as well as the Founder of T...

Our guest this week is Sonal Patel -- a practicing Osteopath with over two decades of experience  in her field .  We speak to Sonal about the gap in healthcare when it comes to Breast Cancer Recovery, and how Osteopathy can be a great modality to lean on in the healing journey.  As someone who has been touched by Breast Cancer herself, Sonal shares her experience,  and sheds light on the physical...

Today's episode is with Steve Coster - a  Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Practitioner, based in Westcliff on Sea in Essex !  In the spirit of raising breast cancer awareness, Steve shares his knowledge and experience working with Breast Cancer Survivors in their recovery phase, post- allopathic treatment, He sheds light on the use of Acupuncture in cancer recovery from his experience in C...

This week's guest is the awesome Wei Sim Ho -  A Psychotherapist, based out of Dublin, Ireland.  We speak with Wei Sim about Attachment theory in the context of heterosexual romantic relationships. We particularly focus on conflict in a relationship, and what happens when both parties in a partnership have either opposing or similar attachment styles.    Wei Sim is qualified as an Integrative...

Meet Alastair Hay -- a full-time practicing homeopath for 25 years, based in Portsmouth, UK (Please excuse our mistake of saying London🙈🤦🏾‍♀️ ).  In our episode today, we speak to Alastair about the Homeopathic  approach in addressing respiratory issues, and how the knowledge of our own history and experiences provide crucial insight to our own healing. Alastair trained to be a Homeopath at The...

Meet Geeta Vara -- She is a London-based Ayurvedic Practitioner, and Author of the book " Ayurveda, Ancient Wisdom for Modern Wellbeing" , published in June 2018.  In our episode with Geeta, we discuss the importance of making space for  changes in our daily rituals and routines, as we transition  from the Summer season to Autumn. As a British-born Practitioner, Geeta is inspired by her...

Meet Harbir Singh ---  the first Osteopath on an Olympic medical team, based in London, UK. In our conversation with Harbir, we touch on types of pain elite athletes experience and the pain management tools they use to manage injuries and pain. We also speak about the psychology that elite athletes cultivate, doping in professional sport, and how critical sleep is amongst the MVPs in the same. And...