Global Positive Health Institute Podcast: Exploring Positive Psychology for Health

In this podcast, Dr. Sheela Nambiar, immediate past president of the Indian Lifestyle Medicine Society, shares her insights about making the most of lifestyle medicine and positive psychology. She talks about the inter-connectedness of all aspects a a healthy lifestyle and the key role of a positive and resilient mindset to promote personal growth, health and wellbeing.

Dr. Green shares with Dr. Lianov the lessons from her studies in positive psychology for making change. We learn that a key element for successful behavior change is autonomous decision making and more. Join us to gain insights from a leader in the field.

In a captivating conversation between Dr. Liana Lianov and Dr. Michelle Tollefson, they delve into the essence of thriving amidst illness and adversity. Dr. Tollefson opens up about her personal experience with cancer and reveals how she has harnessed the power of lifestyle medicine and positive psychology to not just survive, but thrive. Moreover, she highlights the significance of these fields i...

Welcome to our podcast where Dr. Lianov has the pleasure of interviewing Simon Matthews, board secretary for the GPHI, a seasoned psychologist and fellow of the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine. With board certifications in health coaching and lifestyle medicine, Simon's expertise is truly multi-faceted. He is currently the CEO of Wellcoaches Australia and Wellcoaches Singapore. Simo...

Embark on an uplifting podcast journey with Kathi Norman, a brilliant psychiatry Physician's Assistant hailing from vibrant Portland, Oregon. Get ready to be inspired as Kathi reveals her groundbreaking approach, blending the realms of positive psychology and lifestyle medicine. Brace yourself for remarkable patient outcomes and an empowering journey towards well-being.❤️ You can learn more ab...

Welcome to our podcast featuring Kristen Pascucci, Ph. D., board member of the GPHI, who has advanced leadership development and workplace wellness. Dr Lianov lead’s the insightful dialogue with Kristen about her long-term career at a large financial institution. Kristen’s work has been pivotal in promoting positive psychology practices within the workplace, enhancing employee engagement, and fost...

Meet Ingrid Edshteyn, the innovative preventive and lifestyle medicine physician and GPHI advisory council member, who is revolutionizing healthcare by integrating mental health into chronic disease treatment. This trailblazer chats with Dr. Lianov, sharing her wisdom on lifestyle medicine program design and operations, applicable in clinical, medical fitness, and corporate settings. Ingrid also h...

In this podcast, Drs. Liana Lianov and Richard Safeer chat about tools that promote a happy, healthy workplace. Dr. Safeer serves as Chief Medical Director of Health and Wellbeing at Johns Hopkins Medicine. He discusses the role of health providers to encourage patients to fully harness this element of their lives to channel wellbeing.

On this episode Dr. Liana Lianov chats with Ciaran O’Boyle who founded the RCSI Centre for Positive Psychology and Health, a groundbreaking initiative dedicated to fostering positive health and well-being. Their mission is to build awareness, ignite conversations, and deepen our scientific understanding of human flourishing. As leaders in the field, they deploy evidence-based research to promote i...

Join us on the GPHI podcast as Dr. Lianov sits down with Dr. Rani Polak, GPHI advisory council member, a visionary in the field of culinary medicine. As the founding director of the Culinary Healthcare Education Fundamentals (CHEF) Coaching program at the Institute of Lifestyle Medicine, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, and the Center of Lifestyle Medicine at Sheba Medical Center in Israel, Dr....

Simon Matthews, board member of the GPHI, speaks with Dr. Ema Mercore, GPHI advisory council member, to help us get to know this dynamic and dedicated physician who is leading innovations in care in Romania. As an MD at Stația de Ambulanta Falticeni, she is on the frontlines of emergency medicine, providing vital care when it's most needed. But that's not all. She is also the President and...

Dr. Liana Lianov interviews Dr. Colin Zhu, board certified lifestyle medicine physician, founder of TheChefDoc, and GPHI Advisory Council member. Dr. Zhu shares how traditional medical training did not prepare him to be an effective clinician to help patients make healthy changes. He took the initiative to get the additional training in coaching and healthy, plant-based cooking. He also provides h...

Join Dr. Liana Lianov as she engages with Dr. Dexter Shurney, President of the Blue Zones Wellbeing Institute. He explains the potential power of linking lifestyle medicine with positive psychology. His vision for a positive future that support the best health and happiness outcomes relies on systems that reimburse high quality care with these approaches, including a productive workforce. You can...

Liana Lianov, MD, MPH, President and Founder of the GPHI interviews Dr. Shagufta Feroz, family medicine and lifestyle medicine physician, with a PhDin holistic medicine and integrative medicine. She reaches us from Pakistan where she has spearheaded an annual summit on happiness. What can be learned from her part of the world?

Liana Lianov, MD, MPH, President and Founder of the GPHI interviews Dr. Iris Schrijver, lifestyle medicine physician, author of “To Your Health,” and Adjunct Clinical Professor at Stanford, about the key elements of wellbeing. She shares insights and inspires with practical advice for health professionals and anyone looking for effective ways to be healthy and happy. 

Liana Lianov, MD, MPH, President and Founder of the GPHI interviews Dr. Gina Duncan, a psychiatrist in North Carolina who has published on culture and positive psychology, about her insights. How can we leverage cultural differences for applying and optimizing positive psychology strategies? Tune in now to hear this episode! 👏

Simon Matthews, Board Secretary of the GPHI interviews Liana Lianov, MD, MPH, President and Founder of GPHI about her recent book, Strengths in the Mirror.  In this session, she introduces the fifth strength of intentionally using brain strengths as an essential toolset for thriving and lifelong growth.

Liana Lianov, MD, MPH, President and Founder of the GPHI interviews Dr. Ted Barnett, Founding President of the Rochester Institute of Lifestyle Medicine. He calls himself Dr. Veggie, the high tech doctor with the low tech solutions. Get inspired as he shares his wisdom and approach to healthy lifestyles and happiness for treating disease.

Simon Matthews, Board Secretary of the GPHI interviews Liana Lianov, MD, MPH, President and Founder of GPHI about her recent book, Strengths in the Mirror. In this session, she introduces the first strength of grounding our total wellbeing, resilience and “anti-fragility” in self-care.

Dr. Liana Lianov, President and Founder of GPHI, interviews Dr. Allan Weiss, Chief Medical Officer, Blue Zones by Sharecare and former CEO of a large health care system. They discuss how to develop healthy, happy lifestyles in communities through the lessons and strategies of the Blue Zones

Join Simon Matthews, the CEO of Wellcoaches Australia, as he interviews Liana Lianov, MD, MPH, Founder and President of the Global Positive Health Institute, about the thriving toolkit that is unveiled in her latest book, Strengths in the Mirror. This episode kicks off a mini-series that explores key lessons from the book, positive psychology, lifestyle medicine, and beyond. What are the three str...

Join Dr. Liana Lianov in her interview with Dr. Jane Oh, a hospitality and hospice physician trained at the Benson-Henry Institute on Mind-Body Medicine. She shares how she uses simple exercises to help lower stress and anxiety. Learn more about The Global Positive Health Institute Website: Global Health Positive Institute Instagram: @globalpositivehealth Facebook: Global Positive Health Institute...

Dr. Liana Lianov interviews Sandy Blaine, who is a well-being expert with a Masters in Positive Psychology. What is alluring and useful about the reinforcing and empowering link between positive emotions, health, fitness, and more? Learn more about The Global Positive Health Institute Website: Global Health Positive Institute Instagram: @globalpositivehealth Facebook: Global Positive Health Instit...

Join Liana Lianov, President of the Global Positive Health Institute , and Simon Matthews, GPHI Board Director and CEO of Wellcoaches Australia , as they share what excited them the most from speakers at the inaugural GPHI conference. What are key takeaways and what are potential next steps? Learn more about The Global Positive Health Institute Website: Global Health Positive Institute Instagram:...

Join Dr. Liana Lianov in her interview with Dr. Sanj Katyal. Learn how he became passionate about positive psychology and how he uses it to support colleagues and patients. We need this science and wisdom now more than ever. Learn more about The Global Positive Health Institute Website: Global Health Positive Institute Instagram: @globalpositivehealth Facebook: Global Positive Health Institute Lin...