In The Doctor's Chair

This week, I discuss some of the life lessons we can learn from the great minds of ancient philosophers like Epictetus. I share how he learned by choosing how he responded to different situations, it gave him an inner sense of freedom despite his circumstances. I share how Epictetus teaches us to use adversity as a means to develop our sense of freedom and the importance of taking responsibility f...

Dr. Liana joins me this week to discuss the difference between feeling grateful and expressing gratitude and how to avoid habituation in your gratitude journal. We explain what the Grateful Comparison Exercise is and how it helps keep you become humble and appreciate the things and people you have in your life. We explain the difference between Upward Comparison versus Downward Comparison and why...

This week I discuss the paradoxes of happiness and why each individual’s definition of happiness differs. I explain the Buddhist philosophy on happiness and why they believe there can be no real happiness without experiencing pain and suffering. I discuss why it’s critical to avoid the illusion of creating the perfect, idealistic future and instead learn to embrace your flaws, make peace with your...

In today’s episode, I explain what visceral fat is and why having extra visceral fat can negatively impact your overall health and well-being. I explain the difference between subcutaneous and visceral fats, how to measure your fat stores, and the various factors influencing your visceral fat stores. I discuss how excess visceral fat can impact your long-term health, often increasing your risk of...

In today’s episode, I take a deeper look at some of Confucius’ wisdom, teachings and quotes. I discuss the common themes found in his book, The Analects of Confucius, and how he lived his life by the Golden Rule of treating others the way you would like to be treated. I explain why Confucius’ followers were referred to as “The Rule School” and how they lived their life by committing themselves to...

This week, I sit in the physiotherapist’s chair with David and Ciaran to share how I discovered my calling for lifestyle medicine. We discuss how happiness impacts your overall health and well-being and highlight strategies you can use to boost happiness in your day-to-day life. We explain the Leadership Triangle, the importance of getting crystal clear on your values, and how it helps you build r...

Jane Abernethy is the Chief Sustainability Officer at Humanscale, an industry-leading designer, and manufacturer of sustainable, high-performance ergonomic workplace products. Since 1983, Humanscale’s award-winning ergonomic products have helped improve the health, efficiency, and quality of work life for millions of professionals.

Simon joins me today to discuss how relationships impact behavioral change. He explores the fundamental principles of health coaching and describes why it’s important to approach people’s values, motivation, and beliefs with openness and curiosity. He outlines the main barriers to behavior change and explains why fear and shame are not good external motivators of change. Simon also highlights the...

This week, I share my conversation with Maria about depression. We discuss why it’s important for people to talk about their thoughts, feelings, and problems and why men are less likely to discuss their concerns with others. We explain why stress is neither good nor bad and the impact of allowing chronic stress to build over long periods of time. We discuss the difference between the ‘Circle of Co...

In the world of Irish television, Clare McKenna is a TV and radio presenter with years of experience in broadcasting and journalism. She has presented a wide range of live Irish TV and radio shows, including co-presenting Spin 1038’s talk show for 7 years, which was nominated for the prestigious PPI Award three times and won gold for Best Speech Best Programme in 2010. She has presented RTE’s The...

This week, I discuss the M.I.N.D. Diet, what it is, and how it helps support brain health and brain function. I discuss how your nutrition can impact brain health and help protect your brain as you age. I discuss how the M.I.N.D. Diet was developed, and how it focuses on eating nutrient-dense foods that are not only good for your body but also support your brain health. I highlight the 10 nutrient...

This week, I discuss the benefits of keeping a written journal. I discuss how keeping a written journal helps unlock the secrets of who you are, where you are, and who you are becoming. I explain how it enables you to become more intentional and the scientific proof that keeping a written journal helps give you a cognitive edge on personal growth and development. I explain how it helps you build a...

Wayne joins me today to continue our conversation. Here in Part 2, we discuss how we can cultivate better health in our daily lives and how his perspective on health and healthcare has evolved over the years. We discuss the importance of being in tune with yourself, how you feel, and how you are in the world. We discuss how striving for and maintaining optimal health is an individualized process a...

Wayne joins me today to discuss how we can enhance human potential by cultivating generative spaces. We discuss how this concept can help rebuild the idea of healthcare from the ground up while creating beacons of extraordinary health in the community. We discuss the environment’s role in human potential and our health and well-being. We discuss the inception of The CARITAS Project and how it has...

Marcus Aurelius, described as one of the five good Emperors of the Roman Empire, led his people through a period of immense turmoil. As one of the last Roman rulers, and the last emperor of the Pax Romana, he used stoic philosophy and stoic principles to provide a rich framework for leading with integrity and insightful wisdom. https://drmarkrowe.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/072-In-The-Doctors-C...

Father Harry Bohan, an Irish Catholic Priest, is locally recognised in the West of Ireland as a man ahead of his time. Harry is a sociologist, an author, a social entrepreneur, and the former manager of the Clare hurling team, winning two National Leagues. https://drmarkrowe.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/071-In-The-Doctors-Chair-Finding-New-Purpose-Training-the-Mind-Body-Spirit-in-Resilience-with...

Stephen Frampton is a Certified Personal Fitness Trainer based in Waterford, Ireland where he focuses on helping people improve their mobility and fitness while maximizing their physical and mental health as well as their overall wellbeing. https://drmarkrowe.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/069-In-The-Doctors-Chair-Embracing-a-Growth-Mindset-in-Health.mp3 He is passionate about helping people disco...

Today, I discuss what perfectionitis is and explain why it’s important to celebrate our inner perfections, despite our flaws. I explain why perfectionism is an unhealthy way of thinking and how the pursuit of perfection often creates a fear of failure, self-criticism, and self-sabotaging behaviors. I explain how you can determine if you’re suffering from perfectionitis and why perfectionism often...

Today, Liana joins me to talk about what makes a resilient mind. She shares her favorite books and what she’s learned from them, and she explores the 5 core strengths: self-care, positive actions, social connections, character strengths, and brain strengths. We talk about the power of thinking small and of focusing on encouraging the positive rather than reversing the negative. She talks about the...

Today, Fiona joins me to talk about her work. She shares where her love of it came from and talks about the power of “allowing”. She notes that a wish to take care of yourself is a good enough reason to do a thing, and we discuss the four A’s of self-care.

Today, I talk about recovering from burnout. I note the power of small steps and explain why keeping a journal is so helpful. I emphasise the importance of keeping good habits, perhaps especially when you don’t think you need to. I talk about the power of micro-moments of self-care, and I call on you to treat yourself as you would your best friend. I explain how to react to negative emotions, I no...

Today, Tom joins me to talk about that link. He shares where his passion for financial health and wellbeing came from, and he notes the need to emotionalise smart money habits. He emphasises the importance of self-awareness, explaining why it’s the most crucial habit of the rich. Episode #64 see www.drmarkrowe.com for more episodes.

Burnout is a widespread problem, but it’s more preventable than many people think. In Part 1 of my two-part series on burnout, I talk about what burnout is and how to think about it. Today, I talk about burnout. I give a preview of what to expect from this episode and its counterpart. I share the three characteristics of burnout, and I talk about the risk factors of burnout both in and out of the...

John Brennan is an entrepreneur and hotelier whose innovation, resilience, and commitment to never stop growing and improving has struck me. He is the author of My Name is Jhon: An Atypical Story of Success. Today, John joins me to talk about his book, sharing its purpose and its message. He shares his story and how it impacted him. He shares the power of realistic optimism and honest failure. He...

If you can’t explain something simply enough, then you simply don’t know it enough. It’s because of this principle that I’ve developed the Hand of Vitality, an analogy for well-being that presents its different elements in a straightforward way. Today, I share the Hand of Vitality with you. I talk about why your hand is a symbol of the interconnectedness of your different elements: emotion, body,...