The Wellness Hood

Understanding therapy and all the options Summary: In this episode of The Wellness Hood, we explore the evolving world of counselling and mental health with Fiona Maher O'Sullivan—an internationally experienced counsellor, psychotherapist, and founder of New Leaf Counselling and Integrative Health. With over 20 years of experience across Ireland, Singapore, Germany, China, and the UK, Fiona ha...

Authenticity and Confidence Summary: In this episode, we’re joined by Seraphine Ann Chia, the Founder of Style with Sera , as she shares her passion for helping women bridge the gap between their personal and professional lives. With over 20 years of experience in education, coaching, and training, Sera blends personal styling with life coaching strategies to guide her clients toward authenticity,...

Resilience,Community & Growth Summary: In this inspiring episode, we welcome Lavania Rosie—an entrepreneur, community builder, and passionate advocate for resilience and personal growth. Lavania shares her powerful journey of rediscovery, navigating challenges like divorce, defying cultural expectations, battling post natal depression, and overcoming betrayal. Despite these hurdles, she has bu...

What alcohol does to us? Are you a grey area drinker? Summary: Today, we’re diving into a topic that resonates with many of us: re-evaluating your relationship with alcohol and the benefits of taking a step back to reflect. Joining us for this insightful conversation are two fantastic guests: Lucy Hemming is a qualified Sober Club Coach with a background in advertising and marketing. Inspired by h...

Superfood - all you need to know and more Summary: Join us for an inspiring conversation with Shalu Asnani, founder of Little Green Kitchen, a vegetarian and vegan culinary studio in Singapore. Shalu’s journey is nothing short of remarkable—she left behind her career as a lawyer to follow her passion for plant based cuisine, launching Little Green Kitchen in 2011. With professional training from C...

Longevity Summary: In this episode we welcome Kamil Pabis, a passionate aging researcher and longevity advocate with a remarkable career that spans multiple countries. From studying the genetics of long lived dwarf mice in Austria to exploring mitochondrial aging in the UK, and advancing bioinformatics of aging in Germany and Singapore, Kamil brings a wealth of knowledge and hands on experience to...

Toxins Awareness: Glyphosate, Oxalates, and Gut Health Summary: We’re excited to welcome Rene Wright back to our podcast. Rene is a Holistic Nutritionist and GAPS Practitioner, specialising in Gut Health, Stress, and related conditions like ADHD, Autism, Allergies, Intolerances, and women’s hormonal health. In her first episode, Episode 21, Rene introduced us to the transformative GAPS diet and it...

Purpose In this episode, we’re joined by the inspiring Sharad Lal—an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and coach who has dedicated his life to helping others discover their purpose and live more fulfilling lives. Sharad’s impact is remarkable: he’s worked with global giants like Google, Unilever, and HSBC, helping over 25,000 individuals realise their potential. He’s also the host of the highly accla...

Let's talk money Summary: In this episode, we’re joined by Megha Singh, a dynamic Business Growth Coach and Fractional Consultant who has worked with major companies like Shell, Sephora, Meta, and more. With over 17 years of experience across various industries, Megha has helped businesses thrive through her expertise in marketing, communications, community building, and leadership. As a professio...

Finding Health Balance in Success Summary: Ever wonder if it’s possible to have it all—career success, health, and parenthood? This week, I had the privilege of speaking with Jeremy Au, COO of Lucence and host of the BRAVE Southeast Asia podcast, who shows that it’s achievable with awareness and determination. After working as a Bain consultant and earning his Harvard MBA, Jeremy faced the harsh r...

Challenges that boys face in today’s world Summary: In this episode, we are honoured to have Dr. Emma Waddington, a UK trained Clinical Psychologist with over two decades of experience in mental health. Dr Emma holds a Ph. D. in Psychology and multiple advanced degrees in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Research Methods. Over her career, she has worked across the UK and Singapore in both p...

Courageous Communication Summary; In this episode, we are joined by Dr Damini Chawla, an award winning professional speaker with a remarkable multicultural background and a courageous personal journey. While Dr Damini spent years creating healthy smiles as a dentist, her true passion was ignited by something far deeper— human connection and behaviour. We explore her bold transition from dentistry...

Menstrual health Summary: In this episode I’m excited to sit down with Tara Ghosh, a Certified Women's Hormone Coach, Period & Digital Wellness Educator who specialises in helping people understand and feel empowered in their menstrual health. Tara is dedicated to supporting individuals through every stage of life, running workshops that guide adults of all ages through the complexities of per...

HRV, Breathing & brain connection Summary: In this episode, we’re excited to welcome back Santiago Brand, a world renowned brain mapping specialist, clinical and sports psychologist, and expert in neuroscience. With nearly two decades of experience, Santiago has travelled the world teaching professionals how to optimise brain health using advanced techniques like neurofeedback and biofeedback....

Marc Convey’s journey Summary: In this episode we’re diving into an extraordinary story of recovery, transformation, and purpose with our incredible guest, Marc Convey. Marc is a resilience expert, storyteller, and motivational speaker whose journey is nothing short of inspiring. After surviving a life changing accident, Marc has turned his experience into a powerful message of overcoming adversit...

Sports Psychology & Dance Summary: In this episode of The Wellness Hood , we’re joined by the incredible Jeevi Pillai, a sports psychologist and dance fitness instructor with a passion for combining movement and mental wellbeing. From her lifelong journey in dance, spanning styles like Ballet, Bharatanatyam, Hip Hop, and Reggaeton, to her extensive work with athletes across sports like Sailing...

Kinesiology / Emotions Summary: Today we are with Daphne Picq, an accomplished kinesiologist with a rich background in holistic therapies. Daphne’s journey into kinesiology began in Hong Kong, where she discovered this life changing practice that helped her overcome a persistent gastric reflux issue. This transformative experience inspired her to leave her marketing career and fully dedicate herse...

Sleep & Human Design Summary: In this episode of The Wellness Hood, we’re excited to welcome Helen Peckman, a certified health coach with a deep passion for women’s wellness and sleep. As the founder of Sleep Body Mind and a Human Design reader, Helen brings a unique approach to improving sleep and overall wellbeing. Helen shares her inspiring personal and professional journey—from overcoming...

Holistic Oral Health Summary: In this episode, we're joined by the admired Dr Surinder Arora, a leading figure in biological and holistic dentistry. With a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree, certification in biological dentistry, and membership of the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology, Dr Arora brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. She also holds a Master’s Degre...

Iron Deficiency Summary: Welcome to another episode of The Wellness Hood Podcast! In this enlightening episode, we’re joined by two distinguished experts, Dr Dheeraj Khiatani and Heike Cushway, to explore the crucial topic of iron deficiency a condition affecting millions globally but often goes undiagnosed. Iron deficiency is one of the most common nutritional deficiencies, yet its symptoms can b...

Wellness drinks Summary: Welcome to The Wellness Hood! In today's episode, we're joined by Kevin Law Smith, the visionary founder of AYA, a brand under Asia Beverages Co. Kevin is not just a beverage expert with many years of success in the corporate and entrepreneurial world, but also a dedicated yogi, free diver, and XPT coach who draws inspiration from both Eastern and Western wellness...

Mental Health in the AI Age Summary: Welcome to the 42nd episode of The Wellness Hood Podcast! Today, we are thrilled to have Dominique Rose Van-Winther, an expert in AI and technology consultancy, joining us. Dominique brings over two decades of experience in leading operations and teams at global consulting firms, and she is currently Chief AI Evangelist and the driving force behind Final Upgrad...

ADHD Summary: In this episode of the Wellness Hood podcast, we welcome Noor Bouzid, an ADHDer herself, certified ADHD coach, and founder of her own business: NBR Coaching and Consulting, offering 1 to 1 and group coaching. With in depth knowledge of cognitive science and psychology, her unique drive and commitment, combined with her font of wisdom, ensure that family environments are optimised, le...

Longevity Summary: Today, we are excited to talk about a really hot topic: Longevity! We have the great Dr Naras Lapsys with us. With a PhD in molecular genetics, Dr Lapsys began his career researching obesity and diabetes at the Garvan Institute. Recognising the need for a holistic approach to health, he earned a Masters in nutrition and dietetics and founded The Body Doctor. As an Accredited Pra...

Functional Nutrition Summary: Today we have an exciting episode with two exceptional guests: Maggie Kim and Sunaree Chawla. Maggie is a certified Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach, specialising in helping women overcome anxiety through personalised nutrition and coaching. Sunaree, a Functional Nutritionist, combines her diverse culinary exper...